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THE BRIDAL ISSUE COUPLES’ COOKING
FURNISHING YOUR HOME KIDS CAMPS & OPEN HOUSES
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FEBRUARY 2014 REAL WEDDINGS: Readers share their special days. PAGE 6 THE WINNERS: Our Bridal Readers Choice Awards. PAGE 11 HIDDEN GEMS: Raquel Shutt shares some favorite spots around town. PAGE 17 BUY OR DIY: Breaking it down for the bride. PAGE 23 ANCHORED: How Navy couples found love. PAGE 28 TABLE FOR TWO: Cook a perfect dinner together. PAGE 34
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REAL WEDDINGS These are real wedding stories from real Capital Style readers — the whos, whats, wheres, whens and hows. See more photos and vendor information online at capitalstylemag.com.
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ADRIENNE & DAVID UPTON
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e wanted a casual but elegant summer reception, and Brittland Manor was the perfect stage for the celebration. The ceremony was in the boxwood garden, reception by the pool and the dinner and dancing under a clear tent with strung cafe lights. It was just magical. “We did a summer Maryland menu, with miniature lettuces and heirloom tomatoes from the Eastern Shore; rockfish with jumbo lump crab and a savory lemon souffle was the entree with bundles of asparagus with leek and a dauphinoise potato. We did a summer strawberry shortcake-styled wedding cake. “We have both worked with Ken’s Creative Kitchen over the past few years and were able to see many other weddings and peel off those creative ideas
to design our own unique celebration. My father is Ken Upton and his company has catered 8,000 weddings over the last 35 years, so add that to the planning process and you can begin to realize how much fun we had with our event.” — David Upton Ceremony Location: Brittland Manor, Chestertown Reception Location: Brittland Manor, Chestertown Wedding Coordinator: Ken Upton Officiant: Gioele Settembrini Photographer: Mike B Photography Florist: Carolyn Bruckner, Cache Fleur Linens: Rentals to Remember Entertainment (Ceremony): Mike Heuer
Entertainment (Reception): My DJ Catering: Ken’s Creative Kitchen Wedding Cake: Patisserie Poupon Invitations/Stationery: Hitched; Calligraphy: Anne Mackechnie Hair & Makeup: Fern Hill, Hudson & Fouquet Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City Bridesmaids: J.Crew Men’s Formal Wear: Jos. A. Bank Jewelry/Rings: Zachary’s Jewelers, Annapolis Rentals: Rentals to Remember Other: Tents, Loane Bros. Inc. Theme: Summer Elegant Lawn Party Honeymoon & Travel: Pro-Honeymoon, Positano, Italy
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ELISHA & JOSHUA DAVIDSBURG ‘W
hile having a nautical-themed wedding in Maryland can be cliche, I’m from Knoxville, Tenn., originally. Knowing that many guests would be coming from out of town and seeing the Chesapeake Bay for the first time, we decided to go ahead and embrace the local culture and style for our nuptials. We wanted a lot of special details, so the wedding was chock-full of DIY projects. “Josh, the fathers, my ‘bridesman’ (my brother) and our groomsmen wore custom-made suits and ties designed by Josh’s friend, menswear designer David Hart. He’s originally from Severna Park, and is now making his own clothing line in New York. David kindly made the made-to-measure suits at no cost for the guys. “My favorite DIY detail was the nearly 90 yarmulkes my mother made for the ceremony. “I made the escort cards with a few of my girlfriends. Each table featured a photograph taken by either Josh or me of a boat with a funny name at Annapolis’ City Dock. Instead of table numbers, the origami boats had one of the boat names on it, while the flags had each guest’s name. “We chose the venue, Herrington on the Bay, for the absolutely incredible view of the bay. Someone was smiling on us Sept. 29, because the weather was warm, sunny and spectacular. “The people who work there are consummate professionals and know how to make a good sales pitch. The food is tasty. The inn with its tiny bungalow-style rooms is enchanting. We plan to go back to the inn to celebrate our first anniversary! “Not having a wedding planner was at times really stressful, but in the end, it made the pay-off even better. Because every time someone complimented us on an element of the wedding, we could say, ‘We did that!’ or ‘We made that!’ — Elisha Davidsburg Ceremony Location: Herrington on the Bay, Rose Haven Reception Location: Herrington on the Bay, Rose Haven Officiant: Rabbi Brian Glusman Photographer: Sugar Farm Productions Florist: Willow Oaks Farm and Herbs Entertainment (Reception): Weird Science, 80s cover band Wedding Cake: DIY, mother of groom Laurene Davidsburg Invitations: Etsy, Berkeley Bungalow Programs: DIY by the bride Hair & Makeup: About Faces Day Spa and Salon of Annapolis Dress: Nicole Miller Bridesmaids: Jessica Simpson off-the-rack dresses Men’s Formal Wear and Ties: David Hart Jewelry/Rings: Wedding bands: Smyth Jewelers, Annapolis; Engagement ring: Zachary’s Jewelers, Annapolis; Bride’s jewelry: Anthropologie and Ben-Amun Other: Yarmulkes: DIY, mother of bride Megan Sauers; Chuppah canopy: DIY, from Target curtain panels; Ketubah: Etsy, Jerise’s Letters and Art; Escort cards: DIY by bride and friends Honeymoon & Travel: Say Hueque travel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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BRIANNA & LANDON KEITH LEWNES ‘O
ur wedding was casual elegance. I wanted a black-tie affair that people could feel comfortable at, so I stuck with a semi-formal theme. “The ceremony was outside at sunset on a deck right on the bay, and the reception was held indoors in a grand ballroom. A wall of windows gave a stunning view of the bay as the sun set and turned to night, which made way for the dance party! “I did use Pinterest a bit as my foundation, however I twisted each idea I found to make it mine. “I had seen a picture online of an intricate tree with large splashes of colors for leaves. I had my art major roommate replicate the picture without the leaves and had everyone ‘leave’ a thumbprint and their name as the guest book. “I used a collage picture frame as the seating chart, and old wine and beer bottles I spray painted and put a small piece of chalk contact paper on for the centerpieces/table numbers. “For my cake, I took at least three designs and combined them to make a cake uniquely mine. “I found my dress, six sizes too big, in a little
boutique in the National Harbour and had it altered to my taste. It was a trunk sale so the final cost was still under $1,500. “I kept everything under a budget and stuck with that budget, but still came out with the wedding of a lifetime. “We planned the wedding in three months with an ‘absent’ fiance. Not even a week after the wedding we were packed and on a flight to California where we are now stationed. We still haven’t gone on our honeymoon because my husband has to save up vacation time that he spent to attend the wedding and help me pack our things. “Military wedding, on the bay, featuring rockfish and crabcakes — I’m not sure how more representative of the region you can get.” — Brianna Lewnes Ceremony Location: Celebrations at the Bay — Catering by Uptown Reception Location: Celebrations at the Bay — Catering by Uptown
Wedding Coordinator: Melissa, Celebrations at the Bay — Catering by Uptown Officiant: Pastor David Orr Photographer: Christa Rae Photography Videographer: Cameron Rogers Florist: Suzanne’s Florist of Pasadena Linens: Celebrations at the Bay Entertainment (Ceremony): Chris Reisler Entertainment (Reception): Chris Reisler Catering: Celebrations at the Bay — Catering by Uptown Wedding Cake: Cake Bakers, Catonsville and Piece of Cake, Stevensville Invitations/Stationery: Greetings & Readings, Hunt Valley Hair & Makeup: Sonja Huckabee, Arnold Dress: House of JonLei Atelier, National Harbour Men’s Formal Wear: Men’s Wearhouse, United States Air Force Jewelry/Rings: Littman’s Jewelers, Annapolis Theme: Casual elegance Honeymoon & Travel: None (yet!!) Capital Style | February 2014 9
LYNDSEY & BRIAN WIMPEE JR. ‘O
ur wedding was everything we wanted it to be. Historic Annapolis has been our favorite spot to go while dating. Festivities started off by having our rehearsal dinner at the Federal House, where we go every year for dinner to celebrate our first date. Having our wedding and reception in downtown Annapolis was our dream come true. “My husband and I are the third generation to get married as high school sweethearts. My grandparents have been married for 50 years and my parents have been married for 25 years. “Each year on our anniversary, which was April 30, 2006, we would go to the Federal House and have dinner, walk around Main Street and get ice cream. Downtown Annapolis has always been a big part of our relationship and there was no better way to show that than have our wedding there. “Because St. Mary’s and The Westin are so close, we had the Annapolis trolley take us around downtown to get pictures.” — Lyndsey Wimpee
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Ceremony Location: St. Mary’s Church, Annapolis Reception Location: The Westin in Annapolis Officiant: Father Patrick Flynn Photographer: D. Bryant Photograghy Videographer: BuerhausDesign Florist: Petal ‘N Pallet Linens: The Westin Entertainment (Ceremony): Dana Springer, Davy DeArmand, Harry Thompson Jr. Entertainment (Reception): K-Rock Productions, Kenny White Catering: The Westin Wedding Cake: Main Ingredient Invitations/Stationery: Kindly R.S.V.P Designs Hair & Makeup: Heather Swenson-Salon 45 and Behind the Veil Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City Men’s Formal Wear: Men’s Wearhouse Jewelry/Rings: Kay’s Theme: Historic Annapolis Honeymoon & Travel: 11-day Southern Caribbean cruise
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Readers Choice Awards
BEST ALTERATIONS
Winner: Mary’s Designer Bridal Boutique Finalist: Annapolis Formal & Tuxedos Finalist: Lex Bridal Designs
BEST BRIDAL GOWNS Winner: Mary’s Designer Bridal Boutique Finalist: David’s Bridal Finalist: Bridals by Elena
BEST BRIDAL PARTY SPA Winner: Robert Andrew — The Salon & Spa Finalist: Morgan Gerard Salon & Spa Finalist: David Alexander Salon & Spa
BEST BRIDAL SHOWER LOCATION Winner: Cascia Vineyards & Winery Finalist: Old South Country Club Finalist: Big Fish Grille
BEST BRIDESMAID DRESSES Winner: Mary’s Designer Bridal Boutique Finalist: David’s Bridal Finalist: Annapolis Formal & Tuxedos
BEST CALLIGRAPHY Winner: Beloved Paper Finalist: Allison Barnhill Designs Finalist: Little Bit Heart
BEST CATERING Winner: Ken’s Creative Kitchen Finalist: Herrington on the Bay Finalist: Land & Sea Catering
BEST CEREMONY VENUE Winner: Herrington on the Bay Finalist: William Paca House and Garden Finalist: Historic Inns of Annapolis
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BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION
Winner: Arthur Murray Crofton Dance Studio Finalist: Badd Company Dance Finalist: Dance Masters
BEST DRESS CLEANER
Winner: Mary’s Designer Bridal Boutique Finalist: Admiral Cleaners Finalist: Capital Cleaners
BEST EVENT LIGHTING
Winner: Light It Up With Triple A Finalist: Tommy Gatz Entertainment Finalist: Crow Entertainment, LLC
BEST EVENT PLANNER Winner: AJK Events Finalist: Charlotte Jarrett Events Finalist: Howerton+Wooten Events
BEST FLORIST
Winner: Little House of Flowers Finalist: Intrigue Design & Décor Finalist: The Gateway Florist
BEST GUEST HOTEL
Winner: Historic Inns of Annapolis Finalist: The Westin Annapolis Finalist: Herrington on the Bay
BEST INVITATIONS
Winner: Allison Barnshill Designs Finalist: Little Bit Heart Finalist: Paper in the Park
BEST MAKEUP ARTIST Winner: Up Do’s for I Do’s Finalist: Behind the Veil Finalist: Amie Decker Beauty
BEST MALE FORMALWEAR
Winner: Men’s Wearhouse Finalist: Annapolis Formal & Tuxedos Finalist: Jos. A. Bank
BEST BAND
Winner: Doug Segree Band Finalist: Dan Haas Finalist: Burnt Sienna
BEST DJ
Winner: Tommy Gatz Entertainment Finalist: Crow Entertainment, LLC Finalist: Beat 2 Beat DJs
BEST OFFICIANT
Winner: Ceremony Officiants Finalist: Reverend Hope McKnew Finalist: Loveta Wilen
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BEST PARTY RENTALS Winner: Rentals to Remember Finalist: Absolute Party Rental Finalist: Top Hat Party Design
BEST PLACE TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING Winner: Zachary’s Jewelers Finalist: Smyth Jewelers Finalist: Kay Jewelers
BEST UP DO’S Winner: Up Do’s For I Do’s Finalist: Behind the Veil Finalist: David Alexander Salon & Spa
BEST INDOOR RECEPTION SITE Winner: Herrington on the Bay Finalist: Historic Inns of Annapolis Finalist: Yellowfin Steak & Fish House
BEST OUTDOOR RECEPTION SITE Winner: Herrington on the Bay Finalist: William Paca House and Garden Finalist: Cascia Vineyards & Winery
BEST REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION Winner: Yellowfin Steak & Fish House Finalist: Herrington on the Bay Finalist: Cascia Vineyards & Winery
BEST TRANSPORTATION Winner: Towne Transport Finalist: Lighthouse Limousines Finalist: ZBest Limousine
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Winner: Best Connection Travel Finalist: Bay Winds Travel Agency, Inc Finalist: AAA Travel Services
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BEST WEDDING CAKES Winner: Fiona’s Cakes Finalist: Cakes by Rachael Finalist: SugarBakers Cakes
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Winner: Kimberly Brooke Photography Finalist: Tommy Gatz Entertainment Finalist: Christa Rae Photography
BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER/ CINEMATOGRAPHER Winner: Tommy Gatz Entertainment Finalist: Monachetti Weddings Finalist: Clickspark
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Wedding
Savvy
HIDDEN GEMS of ANNAPOLIS By RAQUEL SHUTT
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love my job because I often get to see people experiencing our city for the very first time when they attend weddings as a guest. Did you know that on average during peak months on a given weekend, there are between 10 and 15 weddings going on in the downtown Annapolis area? With all these weddings one might ask, where do they all go to pull off an amazing day? Let’s take a look at some of the hidden gems all around Annapolis and surrounding areas that might be home to the next wedding you attend — or host!
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VENUES Annapolis Maritime Museum
This fun and funky flexible space is located in Eastport and is right on the water. This site boasts a beautiful deck for a waterside wedding and a cool industrialfeeling reception area. This area works well for standing cocktail parties for larger numbers and seated receptions for smaller groups. The fees are very reasonable and you can choose the vendors you would like to work with.
The Severn Inn
Many of you know this facility is an amazing spot to have dinner, but did you know they also host private events? Waterside overlooking the Naval Academy, it’s a perfect place for an intimate rehearsal dinner or smaller wedding.
Aboard the Catherine Marie
Have you seen that large white yacht docked at the base of City Dock on occasion with people boarding or disembarking having a great time? That’s the Catherine Marie. The upper deck provides a unique location for waterside vows for a small wedding ceremony. Afterward, descend to the lower level for your wedding reception and then to the second floor to dance the night away, or simply sip some champagne as the boat drops you back off at City Dock to proceed to your reception location.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Courtesy of Egomedia Photography
Tables set for a reception at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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Recently closed for renovations, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is now open to host weddings again starting in October. This site sits right on the water in Bay Ridge and has a private beach perfect for a beachside wedding. The room to host weddings can fit 50 to 80 guests comfortably, with room to tent the outside decks for more. This site boasts a unique decor that is environmentally friendly.
Community clubhouses
Courtesy of Amy Deputy Photography
The Clubhouse at Sherwood Forest.
Many communities have unique spaces that can be rented for weddings. Some of my favorites include the barn at Ulmstead Estates in Arnold and the Clubhouse in Sherwood Forest. Both have a rustic look and feel. In Annapolis there are many communities that offer space, however most require you be a resident or sponsored by a resident — so tap your relatives and see what their community clubhouse looks like. In addition to great reception sites, there are also a few locations to host a unique and memorable wedding ceremony:
William Paca House
If you haven’t been to the William Paca House, it’s worth the trip. This historic site has an absolutely beautiful garden with an aisle most girls have dreamed of. A white pebble carpet will descend to a picturesque backdrop that includes the Naval Academy chapel as the frame for your wedding vows. Stay on the patio area for some after-ceremony champagne before moving on to your reception. This outdoor facility allows for standing only to maintain the integrity of the grounds, but I’m sure your guests won’t mind as they take in the amazing view!
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Looking for an indoor space? Check out Historic Inns of Annapolis. They have several rooms and spaces that embody the charm and history of Annapolis for large or small ceremonies. For something intimate, check out the Duke of Gloucester Room. For a larger event, the Atrium is the perfect spot with plenty of natural light and a beautiful hardwood floor.
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REHEARSAL DINNERS Rehearsal dinners are such fun because they offer brides and grooms an opportunity to show guests another side of Annapolis beyond what they have chosen for the wedding day. Here are some great ideas for dinner spots:
Federal House
The Federal House has a great upstairs room overlooking City Dock that can host about 50 guests. The room is nicely appointed with a private bar, plus the location is perfect for heading downtown after your dinner.
Factors Row
I stopped by Factors Row recently to check out the amazing upstairs area. If you haven’t been by, go look. I’ll be hosting my next company meeting there! Right downtown, it boasts the same pros as Fed House — it’s in the middle of the action and a great place to start the night heading out downtown.
Courtesy of Hamilton Photography
A ceremony held in the South River Golf Club Great Room.
The Great Room at The Golf Club at South River
Just a 10-minute drive from downtown, this room offers an unmatchable charm for this area. It has a noted Adirondack feel with a working fireplace, oak walls and a stone chimney. Beautiful windows overlook the lake and ninth hole, and the food is delicious. If you’re from up north and want to make your guests feel at home in Annapolis, definitely check this place out. Also super cute for baby showers and bridesmaids or groomsmen lunches. Check it out, it’s worth the drive.
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GOODIES FOR GUESTS So now that you know where to host your ceremony and reception, where can you get some special treats to make your event personal?
Oh My Chocolate
Oh my goodness, my clients and family alike have become raving fans of Oh My Chocolate, located right over the bridge on the Eastern Shore. The chocolate is to die for and they have some of the cutest gifts ever, seriously. Check them out at www. ohmychocolate.com. I was not paid for this opinion, but maybe I’ll get lucky and they’ll thank me with a lifetime supply of never ending chocolate. Oh. Yes. That is what a wedding planner needs…
Star Mongrams
This is a cute little store located downtown where many of my clients have ordered great customized products for bridesmaids, mothers of the grooms and more. If you’re not sure where to get something for a special someone involved in the wedding, this is a great place to start. Visit their site at www.starmonograms.com.
Raquel Shutt is the owner of Wedding Savvy Inc., a premier full-service wedding planning company located in Annapolis. For more than 10 years, Wedding Savvy has been featured in many regional publications such as The Knot Magazine, The Washingtonian, and The Capital, as well as featured on We TV’s “Platinum Weddings.” Her firm has been recognized as one of the best by Weddingwire.com and Capital Gazette. Recently, Raquel was named one of Annapolis’ Finest 40 under 40 by Cystic Fibrosis as well as “People to Watch” by The Capital in 2009. Email Raquel at weddingquestions@ weddingconsulting.net. Photo by Allison and Chris Britton Photography
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Wedding
Savvy
BUY or DIY? By ELIZABETH THORTON
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huge question brides ask themselves when planning their weddings, especially in the age of Pinterest, is “Should I go DIY or buy?� The main difference between tasks a bride should tackle herself and ones that should be left to the professionals is whether or not it can be done leisurely and well ahead of time. Here is a list of what can be DIY and what should be left to the pros!
Photos courtesy of Andrea Hubbell Photography
BUY: Flowers should definitely be left to the pros. Escort cards are another BUY item.
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DIY: Signage. This sign was handpainted on reclaimed wood.
DIY
• Wedding programs. • Signage. • Purchasing personalized decor touches. • Table runners and accent pillows. Go DIY and create centerpieces that don’t include flowers. Really, it can be done! Lanterns with a candle in them look great as a centerpiece, or something as easy as a cluster of candles on a mirror. Fresh flowers, on the other hand, should be left to the experts. The key to DIY is getting things done months ahead of the wedding. Preassemble, label and organize into boxes for a planner to set up on the wedding day. 24 Capital Style | February 2014
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• Place cards. • Escort cards. • Desserts. • Flowers. • DJ/band. DIY: Decor touches. These vintage cowbells were found on Etsy.
DIY: Wedding programs. Desserts, on the other hand, are a BUY item. DIY: The bride’s dog was part of her wedding, and he’s sporting a tie made from her grandpa’s wedding tie!
These items are a lot trickier and more stressful because they can only be done a few weeks (escort cards/ place cards) to a couple days (florals, desserts/cake) prior to the wedding. It’s not that these cannot be DIY, but the amount of time and stress in the final weeks prior to the wedding day simply isn’t worth the payoff.
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One thing a lot of brides attempt to DIY are their flowers, but as I mentioned earlier, this is one thing in particular that should be left to the experts. From sourcing the right blooms to ordering them, prepping them and keeping them at the right temperature in the correct amount of water takes knowledge and practice. If not done right you could end up wasting a lot of money, time and beautiful flowers. No bride should be spending the day before her wedding on her feet for eight hours prepping and arranging flowers. She should be enjoying herself with her family and friends. Music is another one of those things that should definitely be left to the professionals. It makes a huge difference in your wedding day experience if you hire a band or a DJ — they can really set the tone for a great evening. Having an iPod on the fritz can really put a damper on the fun and the vibe of the night. So, the good news is a lot of things can be DIY - it’s fun to get involved and really be able to create pieces of your wedding day yourself. But there are just some things that are best left to the experts!
Elizabeth Thorton is a junior consultant and outreach coordinator at Wedding Savvy. Her job is to stay in touch with all things savvy and current, potential clients, up and coming vendors and current trends in the industry.
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Anchored in Love
By DIANA LOVE
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he United States Naval Academy is an important academic institution with the sole focus of graduating Navy and Marine Corps officers who will become our country’s future leaders. They certainly aren’t in the business of matchmaking. Even so, the academy is an exciting place to be, and despite the rules, regulations and punishing workload, love does spring eternal. Maybe there’s just something about those snappy uniforms. Here are the love stories of several academy couples.
Jessica Martin Marinello and Lieutenant Commander Michael Marinello, USN
How they met: Jessica was paired with Mike at her brother Benjamin Martin’s wedding in 1999. At the time, she and her family lived in Belgium, where she had a steady boyfriend. In fact, she was spending most of her time in Annapolis looking for payphones so she could call her boyfriend in Belgium. Mike was very sweet and caring the evening of the wedding. The bride and groom hosted an after-party at Griffin’s Bar and Grill near City Dock. Mike and Jessica spent the entire evening together, and when Mike walked her back to her room at the Scotlaur Inn above Chick and Ruth’s on Main Street, they kissed for the first time on the back stairs. Jessica went to her room and told her grandmother, “I’m going to marry that guy.” Two weeks after she and Mike met, Jessica had broken up with her boyfriend and moved to the States. She went to college in Michigan then joined Mike in San Diego. They’ve been stationed in Virginia, California and Maryland. After serving as legal adviser to the commandant, Mike retired from active duty but continues to serve in the reserves and is an attorney in Annapolis. The couple married in 2003 and they live in Pendennis Mount with their three children. The proposal: Mike’s Harley was stolen from his apartment, so he took the insurance money and bought the ring. He rented a bike and took Jessica for a sunset cruise to Coronado Beach, near where he was stationed in San Diego. He proposed on the beach then took her to dinner and later for drinks to their favorite bar, the Kansas City BBQ Bar — the bar made famous in the movie “Top Gun.” Favorite date in Annapolis: These days they love Vin 909 in Eastport and strolling through downtown. Favorite memory of the academy: Although Mike and Jessica have not lived on the yard, they very much consider it their home.
It’s where they met, where they were married, where Mike went to school and later worked, and where they have spent countless hours playing with their children, visiting friends and enjoying the entire academy community. “Being a part of USNA is a lifestyle, and we just love every aspect of that,” Jessica says.
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Brigitte Martin Richie and Major Travis Richie, USMC
How they met: Brigitte’s brother Benjamin (both are siblings of Jessica Martin Marinello) was Travis’ roommate at the academy. He asked Brigitte to go with Travis’ younger brother to a dance on the yard. At an awkward family dinner held at The Chart House in Eastport, the brother didn’t seem interested, and Travis, feeling badly for Brigitte, spent the entire evening talking to her. “When I saw Travis, he was tall and so handsome in his uniform with a huge Colgate smile. I had an instant and massive crush, but nothing happened and I returned to Belgium,” she said. She met Travis in May, and by August had decided to attend her last year of high school in Michigan, home of the siblings’ maternal grandmother. When her brother was married in Annapolis in October, Brigitte insisted she be paired with Travis. The evening of the rehearsal dinner, Brigitte and Travis shared their first kiss at Griffin’s in downtown Annapolis. Brigitte sadly returned to Michigan and Travis moved to Quantico. He called and sent her emails, but months went by before they saw each other again while visiting her brother in Pensacola, Fla., where he was attending flight school. The two were still enamored with each other and decided to be exclusive. She enrolled in college at Michigan State and Travis moved to California, where his former roommate Michael Marinello was also stationed (with his girlfriend, Brigitte’s sister Jessica). Travis bought her a plane ticket to visit him every month until she
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graduated college and joined him finally in California. The couple were married within months of Jessica and Mike. They’ve moved several times and Travis has been deployed four times to the Middle East. They have three children and currently live in California where Travis is a helicopter pilot. The proposal: Travis took Brigitte for a vineyard tour near Temecula, Calif. He tried to ply her with special champagne, but since she hadn’t eaten, she refused. Then he tried to get her to go for a walk through the vineyard, but again she refused. Finally he just got down on one knee, told her that he had planned something special for just the two of them, and asked her to marry him. In the end, brothers in arms Mike and Travis became brothers indeed. The former roommates and now family are inseparable, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Favorite date in Annapolis: The couple visits Annapolis as often as possible. They like to attend reunions and football games. While here they like to stay at the Scotlaur Inn, for memory’s sake, to go out downtown and to watch the noon formation. Favorite memory of the academy: Travis and Brigitte also love the yard for its beauty, grandeur and familiarity. Travis fondly recalls marching to football games, and Brigitte loves the parades.
Petronille and Captain Matthias Cannone
How they met: The couple met through common friends who tried numerous times to introduce them. Petronille continued to politely refuse, insisting she could find someone on her own. When she reticently attended a friend’s wedding, dreading the idea of “an evening with a bunch of military guys who were all looking for girls,” she was stuck at the singles’ table, where she discovered that one of the bachelors was the guy her friend had been talking about all along. After some emails, phone calls and dates, Matthias invited her on a ski vacation with several friends. During their week together, Petronille fell in love. “At last!” Matthias said. He proposed six months later. The proposal: The couple planned a vacation to Sienna, Italy. Petronille knew Matthias was the one, but she wasn’t predicting a proposal. As they were strolling, Matthias suddenly stopped in the street and asked, “Will you be my wife? Will you have my children?” Petronille was stunned and very emotional. Matthias took her silence for a refusal, but of course she said yes! One year later, in 2011, they married. Shortly thereafter they came to Annapolis, where Matthias teaches navigation at the Naval Academy. Petronille plays the violin for the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra. They live on College Avenue, have an adorable little boy, Marc, and a little girl on the way. Favorite date in Annapolis: They love to walk through downtown Annapolis, which reminds them of a European city in many ways. They especially love City Dock and the harbor. Favorite memory of the academy: Petronille loves to watch the midshipmen at the noon parade, marching in their uniforms across the beautiful campus.
Jennifer Neff Macris and Captain Jeff Macris, USN
How they met: In 1992, immediately after Operation Desert Storm, Jeff Macris, a navy pilot, was attending the Defense Language Institute in Monterey where he was studying Arabic. Jennifer Neff was earning her graduate degree at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Jennifer’s co-worker repeatedly asked her to attend parties at Jeff’s house in Pebble Beach, Calif. She wasn’t interested at all in Navy guys, so she declined. Finally, she attended a costume party hosted by Jeff and his roommates in honor of a friend who was moving.
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Jenn gave Jeff her number and the couple spoke several times, but Jenn didn’t consider it to be serious at all. She graduated shortly after the party, and Jeff asked if he could attend the ceremony. Although Jenn felt as if she hardly knew him, Jeff impressed her family and friends when he showed up in his dress uniform. Jenn moved to San Francisco, and Jeff was later stationed to the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. Jenn found a job in Virginia and their relationship progressed. They were married in 1995. Jeff is now a permanent professor at the Naval Academy. The couple lives in Wardour with their five children and very loving dog Lola. The proposal: Jeff got down on one knee on the dunes at Carmel Beach under the moonlight. Jenn, of course, said yes. Favorite date in Annapolis: Jeff and Jenn have five children and both are very active in community efforts, so date nights aren’t as frequent as they might like. When they do get out, they like to attend special lectures at the academy or enjoy simple pleasures like walking home together after they drop their children off at school.
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Favorite memory of the academy: When her first two children were young and Jeff was occupied earning his doctorate, Jenn would take them ice skating at Dahlgren Hall. The rink has since moved to the Brigade, but the rink at Dahlgren was especially beautiful and special. She also loved movie night, when the midshipmen would stand to sing the national anthem before the movies played.
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Flavor
table for two By SHERRON WATSON
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ooking together has always been a favorite pastime for my husband and I. We have 26 years of marriage under our belts and have spent many hours with a bottle of wine, reading recipes and fine-tuning our skills — all the while, laughing and sharing stories. Our favorite meal, hands down, is what I am sharing with you today.
Steak with sauteed mushrooms has always been an easy dinner the two of us can work on together. The Greek pasta salad can be made a day in advance, and the hummus can be prepared first so you have an appetizer to nibble on. And the marshmallow fruit dip can be made beforehand as well and be ready in the refrigerator when the time comes for something sweet.
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greek pasta salad
filet mignon
Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 30 minutes Salad dressing: 1 16-ounce plain Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 3 cloves garlic Add all dressing ingredients to a high-power blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the pasta salad. *Can be prepared the day before.
2 Filet Mignon steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Garlic powder Onion powder Parsley flakes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a hot cast iron pan, heat oil on medium high heat. Brush olive oil on each side of steak and season with spices and parsley flakes. Seasonings are not measured, so you can season to your liking. Sear each side of steak for 3 minutes. Turn oven off and put cast iron pan into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Steaks will be medium rare to medium depending on thickness. Remove from oven, cover with a piece of foil and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with sauteed mushrooms (recipe follows).
Pasta salad: 1 16-ounce box penne pasta, cooked 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup fresh dill 1/4 cup green onion, diced Toss the above salad ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Add salad dressing to salad and refrigerate until ready to serve.
homemade hummus Makes 1 1/2 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 15.5-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup tahini paste 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 lemon, juice only 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup beef broth 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil Using a high-powered blender or food processor, add beans, tahini paste, garlic, broth, lemon juice and spices. Pulse or blend until thick and creamy. Slowly add olive oil until desired consistency is achieved and season according to your flavor profile: more salt, more tahini, etc. Serve with pita chips or prepared vegetables. 36 Capital Style | February 2014
sauteed mushrooms Makes 1 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms 2 shallots, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brandy 3/4 cup beef stock 1/2 lemon, juice only 1 tablespoon garlic, minced Heat butter in saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and shallots. Cook for 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Increase heat to medium high and reduce all the liquid until the mushrooms are browned (see photo). Serve immediately over steaks.
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marshmallow fruit dip Makes 2 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Fresh strawberries or fruit of your choice 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, soft 1 jar marshmallow cream 2 tablespoons cherry juice Prepare fruit: strawberries, pineapple, apples, bananas, etc. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese for 3 minutes or until fluffy. Fold in marshmallow cream. Add cherry juice for color and a bit of flavor. Chill or serve immediately with fruit. A romantic dinner can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose to make it. Our time spent together is always appreciated no matter what effort is put forth on either of our parts. Food, in its many presentations, settings and preparations, has always held a special place in my family. I hope these recipes help you connect with special someone in your life, too. For more ideas and inspiration please visit my blog! Sherron lives in Cape St. Claire with her family. Hungry for more? You can find Sherron online at www.simply-gourmet.com.
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DIY
S R E T S I S N I P e h t f o S E R U T N E V D A Y I D The
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By MARISA CRIDER and ALEXANDRA CAREY
he DIY trend is going strong throughout the wedding industry. We’ve seen it all, from vintage items combined to create a stunning centerpiece to crafty place cards made from unique materials and so on. That got us thinking. What if we created a fun piece of wedding decor that could later be displayed in your home? Using a little inspiration from Kate Spade, we took the slogan “Pop, Fizz, Clink” and crafted an eye-catching piece that can liven up your wedding reception as well as an entertainment space in your home.
Supplies
• Wooden letters, available at most craft stores • Glittering glue • Glitter • Clear acrylic sealer spray • Ribbon or wire for attaching and hanging letters
Pin Sister Tips
• Choose a color of glitter that matches your theme. We used gold, but any combination of colors and even confetti would work. • We added shiny ribbon streamers at the sides of our banner. Decorative touches of your choice can be added, including ribbon, streamers or even silk flowers.
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How-To
• Lay out your wooden letters over newspaper — this is going to get glittery! • Apply glittering glue to your first letter. A great thing about this glue vs. regular glue is that the bottle comes complete with brush applicator, making this process a breeze. Coat the surface generously. • Now it’s time to add sparkle. Don’t skimp on the glitter! Make sure the letters are completely covered. • Repeat steps 1 through 3 with each letter. • Wait at least 10 minutes for the glue to dry. • Carefully shake off any excess glitter. • To prevent the glitter from flaking off, spray your letters with a clear acrylic sealer spray. We used Mod Podge Matte and it worked perfectly. Wait 15 minutes until sealer is dry. • Attach letters to ribbon or wire of your choosing then hang accordingly!
We are sisters. And we pin. Some pins are a win. Some pins are a bust. Trying our favorite pins is a must. Find us online at adventuresofthepinsisters.blogspot.com. Photos courtesy of MISA ME Photography, www.misamephoto.com.
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ON THE HUNT H By CHRISTINA HAN
i! My name is Christina Han and I am the creator of the lifestyle blog Proper Hunt. My blog started out as a documentary of my journey into the fabulous world of interiors. Since moving into my home five years ago from Washington, D.C., my style has evolved from French antiques to Palm Beach to Mid-
I found this inexpensive version of a high-end designer mirror for my daughter’s nursery at HomeGoods.
Century Modern. My love for spaces that share a mix of modern and vintage with dashes of color and fun patterns is apparent in what I feature on my blog and how I decorate at home. I currently live in Annapolis with my husband and baby daughter Cora. I’m all for sharing great design finds and I hope you love the hunt as much as I do!
ECHOES & ACCENTS
Check out this great bambooframed mirror I spotted at Echoes & Accents.
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I absolutely love second-hand/consignment shops, and Echoes & Accents is the best one in Annapolis, hands down. Every time I go, it’s like a treasure hunt to find the most unique piece you wouldn’t normally find at a chain store. I love that every piece has a story, that it came from someone who loved it before and is hoping someone else will love it just as much as they did.
This gold feather mirror? What a steal!
HOMEGOODS It’s no secret that I frequent HomeGoods as much as possible, and that some of my favorite decor items in my home are from there. I’m a sucker for gold mirrors, so it’s no surprise we have five of them in our house. Two are, of course, from HomeGoods and are absolute scene-stealers! I snagged a feather mirror (for a steal!) to put above my husband’s secretary desk in his home office. And the other is a great, inexpensive version of a high-end designer mirror for my daughter’s nursery. Both are so unique and were so affordable that they were a no-brainer to pick up.
This pillow adds the perfect pop of color!
MARSHALLS & TJMAXX Two more of my go-to places to shop for both fashion and interiors are Marshalls and TJMaxx. Both are spots where I can always find great home accessories like rugs, stools and other decor pieces. On my most recent trip to Marshalls, I saw so many great items I wanted to take home, including a fabulous black and white link-patterned rug. That metal ‘at’ sign would make any office space look instantly chic. On a trip to TJMaxx, I was able to pick up a pink and white striped pillow to really add a pop of color in my living room. Even something as simple as one pillow can add all the color you need in a space. What a perfect statement piece for the office.
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Loving these stools! Target does it again!
TARGET Who doesn’t love a good bargain when it comes to design? I sure do, and Target has been killing it with their Threshold line and Nate Berkus collaboration. I recently brought home a stunning angular lamp to put in our bedroom, and it’s absolutely perfect on top of our dresser. It’s such a high-end look (could pass for Arteriors or even Jonathan Adler) for under $70. I had been looking for an affordable bench for the foot of our bed for some time, but hadn’t had much luck. The minute I saw those pink stools at Target, I knew they were exactly what I was looking for — and in the right price range! Who could say no to these drink shakers from Marshalls?
Ready to get out there and find the perfect pieces for your home? Let the hunt begin! Follow my decorating journey at www.properhunt.com!
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Another Marshalls find: This black and white link rug.
HOME
Yours. Mine. Ours. By WENDI WINTERS Rob Beall and Jeff Helfrick lounge in their combined family room and kitchen area in their West Annapolis home. By Wendi Winters
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ob Beall and Jeff Helfrick have been a committed couple for a dozen years. When Gov. Martin O’Malley signed HB 438 last year, enabling them to finally marry, they held a festive June wedding ceremony aboard a vintage yacht in the Annapolis harbor. The twosome own three residences. One
is a pied-à-terre in Chicago, where Jeff is a director for United Airlines. A second is a weekend getaway spot in Bethany Beach. Their “real” home is in West Annapolis. Rob bought the house shortly after the two met. He had it painted, re-did the landscaping and began transforming it from a spec house into an Arts and Crafts style.
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“When we decided our relationship was the real deal, we began to remodel. We needed two master closets. We had to pick furniture and things we both agreed upon,” said Rob, CEO of Ledo Pizza System, Inc. “I won’t say I have a decorating ‘style’, ” said Jeff. “I’d go to a store and buy what I liked. I furnished my first house in Chicago —” “It was a tragedy,” Rob said, shaking his head. “A hodge podge!” “We moved a lot of it to our beach house.” Some items, like silverware and dishes, were blended at the West Annapolis home. “A lot of our stuff - his and mine - was older,” said Jeff. “We donated most of it and bought new stuff together.” “Remodeling gave us a chance to do the purchasing together,” added Rob, who’d lived in a small duplex before taking a mortgage on the three-bedroom, two-and-a-halfbath residence. Their favorite space in the house is the open kitchen and family room area located in the back half of the main floor. Both admit that, in drafting plans for the renovation and an addition with architects from Crows Feet Design, the kitchen was their primary focus. The two-story addition included a new master suite over the expanded kitchen area.
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The kitchen features a builtin ice tray for chilling drinks. By Paul W. Gillespie
The sunlit kitchen features appliances in brushed nickel and stainless steel. They’re reflected in the shimmering blue pearl granite countertops from Norway. The island has a special elongated, wavyshaped sink used as a wine and champagne chiller. Bar stools with red Ultrasuede seat cushions provide sparks of color against all the silver, nickel and gray. More splashes of color come from red pendant lamps Rob found at Annapolis Lighting shortly after he purchased the house. The lamps cast a red glow on the white beadboard ceiling.
Dominating the family room is a Craftsman-style stacked stone fireplace flue and wooden mantel. Chalk Point Masonry constructed the flue; the mantel was built by Greg Lauer Custom Builders, LLC. Under a bank of windows on the rear wall, Troy Beall, Rob’s brother, built another countertop of Brazilian bubinga wood. During parties, it is the buffet table. In quieter times, the counter does double duty as an elegant desk-with-a-view. “The extra bedroom was great, but the renovation was to give Rob a kitchen,” said Jeff. “He can cook and watch TV at the same time. On a typical weekend, Rob will cook all day.” Rob added: “And, we can entertain more.”
From nest for two to family home “She had a harder adjustment than I did,” said Tim Smith, 36, gracefully. He looked over at Rana Smith, 33, his new bride of 16 months, and beamed. Smiling back, Rana said, “He’s more easygoing.” Tim, a Long Island native and an accountant for the Planet Advertising Agency in Baltimore, had to give up his threebedroom, two-bathroom trailer when he got married. It was parked in Wilmington, Del.,
By Wendi Winters
Rana and Tim Smith relax in the master bedroom of their Pasadena condo.
where he’d gone to college. He sold it to a friend. “I got rid of everything,” Tim said. “Whatever I couldn’t fit in here or give away went with the trailer. Some things are still stored with family and friends, more stuff is in a storage unit.” Rana purchased a condo in the Chesterfield Mews community in Pasadena in 2005. The home has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. “I got it right out of nursing school,” said Rana. She is a nurse in the outpatient surgical center of the Maryland Center for Digestive Health. “This was my space, my place.” They met while Rana was still working for the National Institute of Health.
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The couple married in October 2012. Though they spend most of their time together in the living room, they agreed their bedroom is the place where possessions they purchased or inherited during their single years commingle nicely now that they’re married. Rana inventories the room: “The TV is his. The bed is mine. The new dresser is ours. The antique dresser was mine and so is the armoire - it belonged to my grandmother.” The bed had been covered with a cute, floral print duvet. They went looking for something more masculine. “We picked it out together,” Tim said of the abstract, snowflake print sheets and pillow sham covers and solid steel gray spread. “I control the remote,” Tim boasted. The couple is expecting their first child, a boy, in March. “We had to get rid of more things when we turned our guest room into the baby’s room,” Tim said. “We both donated a lot of clothing and other items to Goodwill.” “We have two bathrooms. They used to be ‘his’ and ‘her’ bathrooms,” said Rana. “But now, we share my bathroom. It has a bigger shower. The other bathroom will be for the baby.”
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HOME
decorating on the coast By SHARON O’BRIEN
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hether you live in a cozy coastal cottage, bayside townhome or waterfront estate, shore living has a style all its own — and some unique decorating challenges too. Dragging sand and dirt in the house can be an every-day occurrence and a real nuisance to clean up. Not to mention the occasional basement flood after a heavy summer downpour. Don’t stress yourself out — be proactive and design your home for your lifestyle. Incorporate a few of these smart design tips so you can spend more time doing what you really like best — swimming, boating, crabbing, or enjoying a drink on your patio overlooking the bay.
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Select flooring that can handle water — lots of water! I love Duraplank by Congoleum because it looks like real hardwood, but holds up in high tide. It has lots of color and grain choices — from maple to bamboo — and built-in Scotchguard protector to repel stains and soil. It’s perfect for every room of the house. Use solution-dyed acrylic fabrics, like Sunbrella, on your seating. Because these fabrics don’t fade or mildew, your furnishings will last longer even with constant sun exposure and wet bathing suits. It’s made for the outdoors, but looks just as great indoors, too. Treat windows with 3M Window tint to help protect your floors and furnishings from sun damage. It’s like sunglasses for your windows and it keeps rooms cooler in the summer without changing the view outside. I use large outdoor area rugs and runners in high-traffic indoor rooms. They come in traditional and contemporary patterns and even with deep pile so they’re soft underfoot. When they get dirty or sandy, take them outside and hose them down. You can’t do that with a wool or nylon rug!
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PVC resin or synthetic wicker is weather resistant, good looking, comfortable and so easy to keep clean. You won’t even have to store it away in winter months. It gives the look of real wicker but at a lower cost with lower maintenance — and that’s why I recommend it for decks, porches and even interior spaces that call for the look and feel of wicker. Nothing beats the style or comfort of a (synthetic) wicker rocker on your deck at sunset... except that bay view! Sharon O’Brien is the principal designer for Designing Solutions, LLC — a full-service interior design firm with offices in Annapolis, Silver Spring and Chestertown. You can email Sharon and see her work at www.mydesigningsolutions.com.
OH BABY! Planning another big event? These classes and workshops at local hospitals will help you prepare.
Anne Arundel Medical Center One Wonderful Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays in March. This program is designed for the expectant mother and her partner to prepare for the birth experience. Class includes information about the birth process, comfort measures, pain control and birth technologies such as induction, augmentation and cesarean birth. Postpartum recovery and newborn appearance and transitional care are addressed. This class is offered on Saturdays at AAMC for eight hours and includes a tour of the Clatanoff Pavilion. Cost is $100 total for expectant mother and birth partner. There is a one-hour break for lunch.
Baby...Maybe 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 11. Is a baby in your future? Learn how to have a safe smart pregnancy from the AAMC experts. This class, held at Big Vanilla in Pasadena, will cover smart nutrition prior to and during pregnancy, tips for exercise, budgeting for baby and why AAMC is the safe smart place to deliver your baby.
Early Pregnancy Class — The First Trimester 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 19. Education for mothers to be, this class will discuss the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. It is designed to give mother and baby the healthiest start possible by providing information on those early weeks of pregnancy: body changes, nutrition and prenatal fitness.
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Newborn Care 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. every Saturday in March. Learn how to bathe and diaper, swaddle and comfort; choose and prepare infant formula; how to take a temperature and know when it is necessary to call the doctor. Sleep strategies (yours and theirs) are presented along with suggestions on how to handle too much advice. This four-hour, hands-on class is $50 for expectant mother and partner. For more information, locations and registration call 443-481-5555 or visit www.aamcevents.com.
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UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center eLearning Childbirth Class Available any time. The Gift of Motherhood eLearning Childbirth Education Program is a convenient alternative for parents who cannot attend conventional prenatal classes. Topics include childbirth education and labor support, discomforts of pregnancy, understanding labor and birth, labor guide, caring for yourself postpartum, feeding your newborn and caring for your newborn. You will have access to the eLearning program for six months, starting from the first time you log on. You will receive an access code within two business days after you register and pay for the class. Cost is $50 and includes a physical copy of The Gift of Motherhood, which will be mailed to your home.
Breastfeeding Essentials 7 to 9 p.m. March 12. Practical advice on starting breastfeeding. Cost is $25.
Pascal Women’s Center Tour 3 to 4 p.m. March 2. Prepares families for delivery at UM BWMC. Tour the center and learn about the high-quality care and services for growing families.
For more information, locations and registration call 410-787-4367 or visit www.mybwmc.org/calendar-date.
‘Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.’ — Winnie The Pooh
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Camps & Open Houses CAMPS Eagles Explorations Severn www.aacssummerprograms.com/ Eagles_Exploration.html Ages: 3 ½ to 16. 54 Capital Style | February 2014
Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended Day available from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp session length: June 16 to Aug. 8. Each week starts a new session. Activity categories include: Traditional day camp, sports, art, science, photography, tennis, video production, Photoshop, archery, water games, weekly themes.
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Camp session length: Two weeks. Activity categories include: Singing, dancing, Annapolis, Brooklyn Park acting, costumes, stagewww.musicalartiststhecraft and performance. atre.com Ages: 6 to 15. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Musical Theatre Summer Camp
Navy Blue and Gold Tennis Camp Annapolis www.navysports.com/ camps/navy-camps.html Ages: 8 to 17. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp session length: Two one-week sessions. Activity categories include: Tennis, swimming, conditioning.
Indian Creek School Summer Programs Crownsville www.indiancreek school.org Ages: 3 to 16. Length of camp day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp session length: Six weeks. Activity categories include: Performing arts, sports, visual arts.
Chesapeake MontessoriSchool Arnold www.chesapeakemontessori.com Ages: 3 1/2 to 10. 56 CAPITAL STYLE | February 2014
Length of camp day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Camp session length: Six weeks in one-week increments. Activity categories include: Gardening, science, crafts, sports and games.
Chesapeake MontessoriSchool Arnold www.chesapeakemontessori.com Ages: 3 1/2 to 10. Length of camp day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Camp session length: Six weeks in one-week increments. Activity categories include: Gardening, science, crafts, sports, games.
NavyVolleyballCamp Annapolis www.navysports.com/ camps Ages: 10-19. Length of camp day: Four days, three nights. Camp session length: Four days, overnight available. Activity categories include: Volleyball instruction with additional activities. CAPITAL STYLE | February 2014 57
Annapolis Recreation and Parks Annapolis 410-263-7958 www.annapolis.gov/ recreation Ages: 4 to 12. Length of camp day: Varies, but usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (before and after care provided for some). Camp session length: Varies (one week, two weeks, six weeks). Activity categories include: Soccer, karate, tennis, basketball, floor hockey, flag football, lacrosse, rock climbing, fitness, skateboarding, ballet, tap, jazz, boating, swimming, art, music.
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Camp session length: June 23 to Aug. 1, one- or two-week sessions. Activity categories include: Traditional day camp, weekly themed camps, specialty camp, and sports camps.
Rockbridge Academy Summer Programs Millersville, Crownsville www.rockbridge.org Ages: Grades K through 12. Length of camp day: Full- and half-day. Camp session length: Day, week and multiweek camps depending on activity. Activity categories include: Science Wonder (grades one through six); Spanish (grades one through six); Fiction Fun (grades three through five); Strings Summer Serenade (grades one through
12); Algebra Review (grades nine and 10); Keyboarding (grades seven through 12); Dialectic Discussions — C.S. Lewis (grades seven through nine); Mythology Camp (grades seven through 12); PSAT/ SAT Math Prep; Sports Camp British Challenger (grades K through eight); Speed Camp (grades five through 12).
AACCChildDevelopmentCenter Arnold www.aacc.edu/cdc Ages: 2 to 5. Length of camp day: Varies, 9 a.m. to noon or full day. Camp session length: Varies; weekly and all-summer options. Activity categories include: See website for details.
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Severna Park Gymnastics Temple Beth Shalom Arnold www.severnapark gymnastics.com Ages: Half day: 3 to 13; Full day: 5 to 18. Length of camp day: Full day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Half day: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Camp session length: Campers can attend for a day, a week or the whole summer. Activity categories include: Gymnastics, Taekwondo, cheerleading, recreation. Indoor, air conditioned.
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Arnold www.annapolistemple.org/ Camp session length: Weekly.
OPEN HOUSES YMCA Camp Letts Edgewater www.campletts.org 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 9, March 2 and 30. Severn School Arnold www.severnschool.com 9 a.m. Feb. 19. Open house for lower school (preschool through fifth grade).
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The Key School Annapolis www.keyschool.org 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 28. For fifth through eighth grades. Call to schedule an individual tour for any grade, pre-K through 12th.
Seton Keough High School Baltimore www.setonkeough.com Noon to 3 p.m. March 29. An all-girls, college preparatory, private, Catholic school dedicated to promoting excellence in education and developing leadership in young women. Visit academic departments and talk to teachers, administration, staff, coaches, parents, students and alumnae about the school’s faith life, academic programs, facilities and culture.
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Wye River Upper School
St. Mary’s High School
Wye Mills www.wyeriver upperschool.org 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 3.
Annapolis www.stmarys annapolis.org 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. Showcase of academics, athletics and clubs; meet administration, faculty, students and alumni.
Elizabeth Seton High School Bladensburg www.setonhs.org 6 to 8 p.m. May 1. For middle school and transfer students.
Montessori International Children’s House Annapolis www.montessori international.org Open houses occur every Wednesday. Call ahead. Discover a world of difference in early childhood education. MICH educates in a nurturing atmosphere emphasizing individual-paced learning, creativity and collaboration. Extended day program available.
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