Today’s lovely Towson Courthouse wedding comes from our very own editor and photographer, Love by Serena. Mariama and Peyton tied the knot with an intimate ceremony, surrounded by their closest of friends and family. They both provided us with a personal snippet, so we’ll let them take it from here!

From Mariama: “Peyton and I had been dating for nearly six years and of that had been engaged for two. We both have pretty big families and, since being engaged, we have gone back and forth between our vision for the wedding. After a while, things started to get bigger, complicated and way too detail-oriented then we wanted. As time went on, we were itchin’ to get married as we just felt it was time. We decided to have a KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) wedding with our immediate family and close friends – where we knew we wouldn’t be stressed about any details. We still wanted to have some aspects of the wedding day be traditional and feel extra special. With 12 people, including ourselves, we were able to incorporate that into our day. As for the date, it kind of just fell into our laps! We thought the wedding date itself was simple and unforgettable: 8-10-12.”

From Peyton: “We first met on Mariama’s first day at Towson University: August 2006. She had just moved into the Richmond Dormitory and I was playing a board game with an RA. Over several cooking lessons, hangouts, and dates involving new and exciting foods, we became fast friends and our affection grew. Ever since, we have been hard to separate and are always falling more head over heels in love with each other.”

Bridal Gown: Justin Alexander via M’Jourdelle
Cake: Eddie’s of Roland Park
Catering: Madine’s Catering & Desserts
Escort Cards: Greetings and Readings
Favors: The Perfect Pair Soap & Champagne Flutes
Florals: Radebaugh Florist
Hairstyling: Bubbles Salon
Makeup: Lancome by Macy’s
Men’s Attire: JoS. A. Bank
Place Card Holders: Moments of Elegance
Photography: Love by Serena
Shoes: DSW & JoS. A. Bank
Wedding Bands: Smyth & Littman Jewelers