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short Engagement There are a number of reasons that couples might not want to wait to get married. They might have to work around a military deployment, an ailing family member, or a marriage visa requirement, among many other things. If you ďŹ nd yourself in this situation, here are some things you should keep in mind.
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No matter your timeline, establishing your budget should always be the first step of planning your wedding. This goes hand-in-hand with creating a guest list, since the more people you invite, the less your budget will stretch.
Marriage license laws.
In some states, you’re required to undergo marriage counseling and/or blood testing before you’ll be issued a license. It’s important that you research your state’s laws ahead of time so that you can meet the requirements before the wedding.
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Venue.
If you’re planning a traditional wedding and have less than two months to plan, invitations need to go out. That means you have to have a wedding date, venue, and ceremony start time chosen as soon as possible. Note that availability might be limited on short notice, especially if you’re getting married during a popular time of year. To combat this, seek out less conventional venues or off-peak days and times for your event.
Go shopping.
You, your future spouse, and anyone you ask to stand up for you at your wedding need to get attire. Due to time constraints, you may have to buy everything off the rack as opposed to custom orders. Fortunately, designer clothing can be found in many ready-to-wear stores, so you should have plenty of options. To read this article in its entirety, visit
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Consider the setting.
You’ll obviously dress differently for a casual outdoor wedding than you will for a formal indoor one. Make sure your attire suits the setting. No matter how casual the event, however, do take care to choose clothing dressier than you’d normally wear. For example, opt for light khaki pants and a white collared shirt if you’re exchanging vows on the beach. This is meant to be one of the most significant days of your life, so dress the part. 34
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There’s no rule saying you can’t add some personality to a wedding suit or tux. Grooms today are infusing their personal touch in their attire through themed socks, special tie pins, or cufflinks in a fun theme, like the Transformers logo or a sports team emblem. Just keep it tasteful, fellas!
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As Hollywood has demonstrated through movies like The Hangover, much can happen in the span of 24 hours. Be sure your attire (and that of your attendants) is safely stored the night before the wedding to help avoid any wardrobe mishaps. Shawna Hinkel Photography
Dare to be different.
According to GQ, the traditional black suit is starting to get edged out by hipper, trendier looks like khaki, gray, or even white suits. If you consider yourself a trendsetter, don’t shy away from mixing things up with a unique suit style, a quirky bow tie, or a cleverly folded pocket square.
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“In my years as a wedding planner, I’ve encountered many a styling “emergency.” From torn gowns to shoes that didn’t t, there has been no shortage of problems to solve! When it comes to hair and makeup tips, however, I prefer to leave that up to the experts. Today I thought I’d share some of the tips I’ve learned from professional wedding hair and makeup artists over the years.”
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Wear sunscreen and avoid self-tanning. Especially close to the wedding day, you don’t want to burn your skin or make unsightly tan lines. If you feel you need more pigment in your skin tone, exfoliate and then have an expert apply the color.
Wear as many oil-free makeup products as possible, especially if you’re likely to perspire. You should also carry an oil-blotting sheet for use between pictures.
Pay attention to that beautiful smile. If you’re prone to yellowing, consider using an at-home whitening kit a couple of weeks before the wedding so you’re photo-ready on the big day.
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This is a classic way to personalize your wedding ceremony. Nothing your officiant or a website can create will be as personal as what you write yourself.
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Guests are often looking ahead to the cocktail hour and reception when they arrive, so consider helping to break the ice with a brief pre-ceremony reception. Work with a mixologist to create a drink (alcoholic and/or non) that represents you as a couple, and name the cocktail something that represents the two of you.
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Are the two of you into acting or watching Broadway shows? Design your program in the form of a playbill from your favorite musical. Are you both fond of Marvel comics? Consider a program designed like a graphic novel where you’re both superheroes. There are plenty of ways to get creative with this ceremony touch.
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Many couples have opted for this personal touch over the years. Companies offer fabric or carpeted monogrammed aisle runners, and orists can create monograms with rose petals. For an even more personal touch, you could choose non-traditional aisle dĂŠcor that suits you as a couple, such as lining it with starďŹ sh and sand dollars if you love the beach, or making the aisle look like sheet music with notes leading up the aisle if you both love music.
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Don’t stress about having to ask a certain number of males versus females to stand up with you. Ask those people who truly mean the most to you to serve in your wedding party. If you happen to have a Man of Honor or a Best Woman, so be it! You might even want to ask someone special to serve as your officiant.
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5 Unique Ways to Incorporate Family Tradition in Your Wedding
One of the most time-honored traditions in weddings is the adage, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.” Although the popularity of this tradition waned over the past decade, it’s making a resurgence. Weddings are such sentimental events. What better time to incorporate things that hold meaning to you and your family? Here are some of the unique ways some of my couples have infused their weddings with Something Old: 76
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DIFFICULT WEDDING GUEST SCENARIOS (AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM) by Susan Southerland
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Sometimes weddings bring out the best and the worst in people. I have seen beautiful demonstrations of love and support, and I have witnessed downright nastiness. The best time to deal with potentially unruly guests is before they show up on the wedding day. Here are a few troubles I’ve encountered over the years and some details of how I handled them.
The raunchy relative who wants to divert attention from the wedding couple. Sometimes future mothers-in-law aren’t happy with their child’s choice of spouse. That was evident in one wedding I had a few years ago. The motherin-law decided she was going to wear a white sequin dress, stating she was going to make sure everyone was looking at her rather than the bride. Naturally, the bride was quite upset that she would be competing with her mother-in-law. After repeated pleas to the groom’s mother that went without acknowledgement, we decided to purchase a bridal gown embellished with stunning gold accents. The bride looked breathtaking in it, and on the wedding day the groom’s mom looked foolish for being in all white and she had to listen to what a stylish, bold choice her daughter-in-law made with such a breathtaking gown. 84
Angry exes crashing the party. One bride I worked with had a nasty breakup with a really troubled boyfriend prior to meeting her fiancé. Once the ex found out about the wedding, he repeatedly threatened to crash the wedding and embarrass the bride. Our solution was to host the wedding at a private club that required that guests be on a list to be admitted onto the property. The security guards were able to deal with the angry ex before he could set foot anywhere near the ceremony and reception. Severe food allergies. This may not be as dramatic an example as the two above, but not following the proper food handling would have resulted in a serious reaction including hospitalization or death for one of my bride’s brothers. To make sure he would be safe, we had a meeting with the chef early in the planning process to make sure the proper menu was created. We met with the chef again two weeks prior to the wedding to make sure that he remembered about the food allergy. To read this article in its entirety, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com 85
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I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith
It’s Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Faithfully by Journey Wanted by Hunter Hayes From This Moment On by Shania Twain Make You Feel My Love by Adele It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr.
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Today’s couples aren’t afraid to stray from tradition, and they’re coming up with some exciting ways to spice up the buffet line. The most popular trend we’re seeing is the incorporation of various food bars at wedding receptions. There are tons of options that you can do, from cupcakes to candy to chips and dips. Let’s check out a few of our favorites!
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Sliders. These portable little bites have ballooned in wedding popularity over the past 5-10 years. They can be made of anything from burgers to buffalo chicken to gyro meat. Serve these up with a condiment station, and you’re bound to delight your guests.
International themes. Think Greek by offering a food bar ďŹ lled with different kinds of olives, Greek cheeses and yogurt, and bite-size spanakopita, or a Mexican theme with a taco, salsa, or churro bar, or an Asian theme with stir fry or sushi. This is a great way to bring out your heritage! 88
Breakfast. If you’re having a brunch wedding, choose a favorite breakfast food items and feature it. Think pancakes, waffles, biscuits, omelets, or even bacon.
Milkshakes. Ice cream bars are great, but imagine having a station where guests can create their own handspun milkshakes. Talk about nostalgic, memorable, and delicious!
Carnival fare. Offer up flavored popcorn, different kinds of caramel and candied apples, corn dogs, colorful cotton candy, or some other kind of carnival fare. Guests won’t be able to resist these indulgent favorites. 89
Donuts. From sweet to savory, you can’t go wrong with a donut bar. Stock this bar with filled donuts, traditional ring donuts, donut holes, and a wide variety of dipping sauces for guests to try. This is a food bar that guests will love any time of the day.
Potato bar. Almost everyone enjoys potatoes, and they’re not very expensive. Present guests with whipped potatoes, French fried potatoes, and baked potatoes along with a variety of toppings and let them create their perfect spud.
Fruit and champagne. Consider providing a fresh and vibrant food bar with an assortment of sliced fruit served with champagne. Guests can eat or drink them separately or pair them together. You can even include some creative recipes for them to try. There are no rules when it comes to creating food bars. Consider how the theme suits your wedding and your tastes, and have fun with it! What food bar options would you suggest? 90
Raise Your Glass.
Signature cocktails are a fun way to inject a bit of your personality into your wedding reception. Now, finding the right cocktail is easier than ever. In this e-book, Perfect Wedding Guide national wedding expert, Susan Southerland reveals some of the hottest cocktails served by the country’s leading hotel bars, sommeliers and mixologists. Download now to find the right drink for your wedding reception or your next cocktail party!
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CREATING A KIDS’ TABLE WHERE THE YOUNGEST GUESTS CAN HANG OUT AND ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES WILL HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE MELTDOWNS, AND MAKE YOU
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Couples ask me all the time if they should include kids in their wedding. This is a personal decision, so I always suggest they consider what makes the most sense for them and the style they envision with their wedding planning. That said, if you do invite children to your wedding, it’s nice to think about how you can make them feel special. Creating a kids’ table where the youngest guests can hang out and entertain themselves will help prevent possible meltdowns, and make you look like a hero. Here’s how you can put together the perfect kids’ table at your wedding:
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If you’re planning a destination wedding, one of the most important tasks is securing accommodations and travel recommendations for your wedding party and guests. This can either be a logistical headache – or a breeze if you choose to work with a destination wedding and honeymoon specialist like Kriss Kintner of Paradise Weddings and Travel. Planning travel and accommodations is a daunting task because it’s subjective. It all depends on what is going on in the market. Tuesday through Thursday or Saturday flights are typically cheaper because they are less traveled. But you can’t guarantee that to be true if fuel prices drop, for example, because airfare can then rise.
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Kriss compiled the below tips to share with brides looking to make coming to their destination wedding easier and more cost-effective for guests: Use a travel agent. Most agents are paid by the companies they use, so their services are actually free for brides. Travel agents can help your guests save money by securing group rates at hotels and resorts. You also receive piece of mind knowing that you have someone on your side both before and during any travel should you need any assistance.
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Book flights as soon as you can. Flights booked more than two weeks out are almost always cheaper than those booked the week of. There can be last minute deals on flights, but don’t bank on it! If you hold out for a deal that doesn’t come, you will end up paying double what you expected. Once you have found your flight, check back often as airlines can change prices multiple times in one day. Another thing to keep in mind is to clear your cache/cookies when looking online for flights. Websites have been known to actually show higher prices for frequently searched flights. This can be quite a task, but your trusted travel agent can help you!
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Flexibility can save you money. If your dates are flexible, historically the cheapest day to fly is Tuesday (domestic flights) and the most expensive is either Friday or Sunday. Flying from Tuesday to Tuesday will get you a much better rate than Monday to Friday or Saturday. Holidays will always be higher because there is simply more demand with a lot more people traveling.
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Honeymoon Checklist Things you definitely don’t want to forget on your honeymoon. • Digital camera • Camcorder • Batteries • Cosmetics • Deodorant • Hair dryer • Q-tips
• Corkscrew or bottle opener • Shampoo & Conditioner • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste • Disposable razors • Nail clippers/scissors
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• Sunscreen & Tanning lotion • Beach bag • Magazines
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• Sweaters & Sweatshirts • Thick socks • Thermal underwear
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Gown Alterations. It’s very rare to find a wedding gown that fits you perfectly. You will likely at least need to have the length reduced. You may also need the gown taken in around the bust or waist, have a bustle made, and possibly have cups installed so you don’t have to wear a bra. These alterations can add up. Before you order your gown, get an estimate from the salon on what your alteration fees might be and account for those fees in your budget. Bartender fees and cake-cutting fees. Not all caterers and reception sites charge for bartenders or for cutting and serving your cake, but you don’t want to be caught unaware if they do. The time to understand and negotiate these fees is when you are signing your contract. If you are hosting an open bar, don’t be afraid to ask for your site to waive your bartender fee if your guests consume a certain dollar amount. If you are bringing your wedding cake in from a pastry shop and you’d like to avoid a cake-cutting fee, ask if you can order a dessert course to make up for the loss in cake revenue.
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With Pinterest growing steadily in popularity, hosts of bridal showers are getting really creative with their theme ideas. From the bride’s favorite musical to her favorite type of candy, inspiration for themes is in no short supply. Here are some of our recent favorites: Throwback Themes. We love the idea of a shower theme based on the decade of the bride’s birth. Got a 90’s bride? Give out scrunchies as party favors and offer guests bean bag chairs. An 80’s bride? Decorate with bright, vibrant (neon-like) colors and load up the iPod with one-hit wonders. A 70’s bride? Bring out the disco ball and bellbottom pants. And let’s not forget our flower child theme for 60’s brides! Opulent Elegance. A la Breakfast at Tiffany’s, hosts are going classic and romantic. From flowy script on the invites to favors brushed with gold, this theme will leave guests breathless! You can even ask guests to dress in their finest for an extra special touch. Garden Party. Simple and sweet, the garden party is a classic shower theme that will never go out of style. Use a fresh spring color palette, soft floral accents, and an assortment of food and beverages such as petit fours, frosted cookies, and pink lemonade to bring this theme together. These are just a few of our favorites. The options are really endless! For more tips, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com
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Weddings come with many traditions, not the least of which is the famed bachelor and/or bachelorette party. Most of us think of drunken revelry and questionable “clothing optional” activities during these events, but I’ve found that not all couples are comfortable with this. After all, some of the things that happen at these parties can come back to haunt you!
I thought it would be fun to come up with a list of alternatives to Ye Olde Bachelor/Bachelorette Party. Here are a few ideas: Host a party. Some countries have a tradition called the Stag and Doe Party (also called the Hen and Stag Party, Jack and Jill Party, etc.). At these events, guests celebrate the couple’s forthcoming marriage and give them money to use towards their wedding and future life together. Attend an event that has meaning to you. Do you love a particular sports team? Rent a limo and attend one of their games with some of your closest friends. Did you meet at a bar? Take some friends along on a haunted pub crawl. Are you both Christmas fanatics? Go and see the Nutcracker Suite. Take a road trip. Imagine how nice it would be to escape before the wedding to a romantic bed and breakfast. Enjoy some quiet time together without discussing wedding plans. You might be surprised how much it reenergizes you! Enjoy a few laughs. Consider a group outing to the local comedy club. Nothing like a night of laughter to help ease any wedding stress, right? Along the same lines are dueling piano bars and karaoke bars, both fun places to celebrate. Take a class. Just because you’re planning a wedding doesn’t mean you can’t learn something fun and new. Consider taking a dance class, learning how to mix cocktails from a mixologist, or maybe take a painting or pottery class that will allow the two of you to make a special memento together. There are many ways to celebrate your last moments as singles… even if you celebrate together! If you have some other ideas of great bachelor or bachelorette alternatives, please send me an email to susan.southerland@pwg.com and we might include your ideas on our wedding planning blog, Head Over Heels! 139
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The most memorable weddings are the ones where the bride and groom are engaged with one another and with their guests. There is no doubt that it can be hard work smiling all day and night, posing for photos, dancing, and chatting up 150 of your closest friends and family, but if you follow these tips, your guests will marvel at what an amazing groom you are.
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Before the wedding, review your guest list and become familiar with who’s attending. This will help you remember to whom you are being introduced on the wedding day. Don’t consume too much alcohol. I don’t want to be a party pooper, but if you’re hung over from the rehearsal dinner or sloppy drunk during the wedding reception, your photos will be terrible and it will be much harder for you to make small talk with your guests. Party as hard as you’d like at the bachelor party and on your honeymoon, but be conservative at your wedding.
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Prior to the ceremony, mingle with guests as they arrive. Talking with your friends and family will also help relieve pre-wedding jitters. Write your bride a note and have it delivered to the room where she is getting ready. Tell her how much you love her and how excited you are to start spending your life together as husband and wife. 142
Put out fires. Your bride likely did the bulk of the planning up to the big day. If you see something that might upset her, do your best to step in and fix it, even if that means asking for help from your groomsmen or family members. Give a welcome speech. Thank your guests for coming, thank your new in-laws for throwing such an amazing party (if applicable), and toast your beautiful bride. You will make your family proud. Go table to table with your bride and visit your guests. It’s tempting to hang with your buddies at the bar, but it’s proper etiquette to personally speak with each of your guests. Stay on the dance floor as much as you can. Dance with your new wife, with your mom, your sister and your aunt. Help make shy guests feel a part of the festivities by asking them to join you on the dance floor. Don’t leave your bride alone. Make sure when you are on the dance floor she has a dancing partner as well. Take time to have intimate conversations with her and hold her hand as often as possible. Being a great host doesn’t end with the wedding day. Make sure you help your bride write thank you notes after the honeymoon. If you follow these tips, you’re bound to wow your guests as well as your bride. Then you can head off to enjoy your honeymoon! To read more wedding planning tips, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com 143
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Have you ever eaten so much at dinner that you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have room for dessert? As strange as it sounds, this analogy often applies to weddings and honeymoons. Couples can get so caught up in the planning of their wedding that they neglect planning their honeymoon. This may lead to problems, especially if all of the money budgeted for the wedding is used on the ceremony and reception. For some couples, postponing the honeymoon is the only option. 154
Here are some reasons why:
Budget. As mentioned above, lack of money is the number one reason couples postpone their honeymoons. No Leave. Some couples can’t take a honeymoon because they don’t have the time to take off of work or school. Interest. This may come as a surprise, but some couples are simply too exhausted by the entire planning process to even think about planning their honeymoon. Timing. Some couples want to visit a location that isn’t ideal to visit during the timing of their wedding, such as a Caribbean destination in the heart of hurricane season. In this case, they may postpone until the timing is better. They’re already there. Couples who have a destination wedding often include the honeymoon in their wedding budget because they’re already away from home in a honeymoon setting. When it comes to deciding whether or not to postpone your wedding, be sure to weigh the pros and cons as they apply to your situation. You don’t want to go into debt because you feel you have to go on your honeymoon right after the wedding, and you
might not want to make sacrifices if you choose to honeymoon on a tight budget. Whatever you decide, enjoy those early days together as husband and wife as much as you can. Sometimes, just living in the moment is honeymoon enough!
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To help simplify things, let’s place wedding services into two basic categories: trendy or traditional. Trendy weddings feature all of the hottest themes from today’s wedding industry, whereas traditional weddings follow standards set over generations. Trendy weddings will get your guests talking and make a memorable impression, whereas traditional weddings are timeless events that pay homage to our heritage and age well in photos and video. So…which type of wedding should you have?
Trendy or Traditional
• You enjoy living in the “now.” • You consider yourself a no conformist. • You love keeping up with the hottest trends in all areas of your life. • You want your wedding to stand out from all the rest. • Time-honored traditions play an important role in your life. • It’s a part of your religion and/or culture. • You don’t want to “date” your wedding with the trends from only this point in time. • You’re concerned about what your family and guests will think if you stray from tradition.
If you don’t fall clearly within one of these categories, you can always blend the two. You’ll likely find that your tastes stray closer to one than the other as you make your decisions. In the end, what will matter is that you went with what you love most!
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Maryland Wedding Professionals Association Do you want...To easily find your wedding vendors, all in one place? Vendors who provide high-quality, professional services every time? Honest, ethical vendors who provide fair pricing? Choose your wedding vendors from the MWPA. September/Baltimore and JanuaryTimonium Show Dates on our website. 410-638-9417 www.marylandwpa.com info@marylandwpa.com 174
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ASHLEY’S SWEET BEGINNINGS
Ashley’s Sweet Beginnings is a bakery and cafe serving a full array of baked goods, custom cakes, Wedding cakes, soups, salads and sandwiches. Our wedding cakes are designed and created especially for the bride. We want each and every bride to feel unique on their special day. Located in the Shops at Kenilworth.
410-337-6991 800 Kenilworth Drive • Towson, MD www.ashleyssweetbeginnings.com ashleyscakes2007@yahoo.com 176
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ISPIRE CATERING AND EVENTS Ispire Catering and Events is a catering and event decorating company. We offer catering services, ceremony, hall decorations, custom backdrops and up-lighting. We know what it takes to ensure your event is a smashing success. Ispire is a memory creating company that understands the importance of every detail of your event. 301-538-4177 Serving DC, MD and VA metropolitan areas www.ispirecateringandevents.com info@ispirecateringandevents.com
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ELEVATE YOUR MARRIAGE PRE-MARITAL COACH
Faith-based Christian pre-marital coach, and author Edward Lee offers engaged couples an 8 session coaching package. The Elevate Your Marriage Pre-Marital Coaching Package includes a copy of one of Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, and covers, but is not limited to the following areas: Communication, Managing Money, Intimacy, Parenting and Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries. Sessions are offered in person and online. 240-893-7120 10999 Red Run Blvd., â&#x20AC;˘ Owings Mills, MD Blog: ElevateYourMarriage.com Info@elevateyourmarriage.com 180
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THE FLOWER BOX II
The Flower Box II has been helping brides complete the beauty of their wedding day with the flowers of their dreams. We have expert designers and are glad to fulfill all the needs of your special day. We work with you on a personal and professional level to make your wedding day the most memorable day in your life. We can handle any size wedding and have no minimums.
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VINTAGE AFFAIRS, LLC
Let us assist you in staging your affairs. Choose from our vast inventory of fine and elegant farm tables, pews, lighting, antique restored trunks, furniture, windows, shutters, doors, props, and tableware. We can accommodate any size affair, intimate to grand, and can fulfill any special requests you may have however simple or extravagant. Our services include delivery, set up, and pick up. You Dream It, We Theme It. 410-215-2466 7585 Washington Blvd, Ste 106, Elkridge, MD www.vintageaffairs.net juli@vintageaffairs.net 183
EASTERN SHORE TENTS & EVENTS Eastern Shore Tents & Events is a full service wedding/party rental company serving the eastern shore of Maryland and Delaware. We rent tents, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, bathroom trailers and more. We are your one stop shop for all rental needs. Excellent customer service is our goal.
410-810-0686 161 Dixon Drive • Chestertown, MD www.estentsandevents.com info@estentsandevents.com
SIMPLY GRAND FLORALS & EVENT DESIGN We Create Flowers that reflect your unique personality and Style. With an Artful approach to all our Floral Designing ,everything we create is always a Work of Art ! Stress-free floral planning begins now! With a Complementary Floral Event Consultation we can arrange all your floral detailing and will be happy to coordinate with your other Wedding Vendors to create a Simply Grand Event for you! 410-939-6129 456 Franklin Street • Havre de Grace, MD www.simplygrandevents.vpweb.com simplygrand@simplygrandevents.com 184
SPERRY TENTS Sperry Tents Washington, D.C. offers a range of tents, lighting, and flooring for weddings and gala events of all sizes. Handcrafted by sailmakers, our tents complement any setting with their classic lines and elegant peaks. Our experience and customer service combine to ensure a successful outdoor occasion. The design of Sperry Tents reflects the significance of life’s important moments. 202-484-1811 1250 Maryland Ave. SW, Ste 503 • Washington, D.C. www.sperrytentsdc.com info@sperrytentsdc.com
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DESIGNS BY NICOLE • Custom Gown Design Size 2-68 For Brides & Mothers • Copies from Photos • Expert Alterations and Restyling/Maternity • Veils and Bridal Jewelry • Men’s Tailoring
301-570-4720 18115 Georgia Ave # 202 • Olney, MD www.designsbynicoleonline.org
PRINCESS BRIDE TIARAS Princess Bride Tiaras has been helping brides’ dreams come true for many years. We carry headpieces of all types: tiaras, headbands, combs, back pieces and pins. We also have veils of varying lengths & styles, and a wide variety of bridal jewelry. Choose Princess Bride Tiaras for the perfect finishing touch to your elegant bridal ensemble.
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BRIDAL REGISTRY EVENTS
Since 1984 Bridal Registry has delivered the finest line of fine china, crystal, and tableware, Cutlery and Cookware all with lifetime warranties. Our fine china, crystal, and tableware feature a lifetime open stock, half-price replacements and a five year exchange policy. Our nutritional gourmet Cookware is made of the finest grade T304S surgical stainless steel and each unit has special heat transmitting properties for fast, even heat distribution. 800-831-0693 501 Rte. 208 • Monroe, NY 10950 bridalregistry.events contact@bridalregistryevents.com 189
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DAYS INN WESTMINSTER Affording guests warm hospitality, clean, comfortable rooms and “The Best Value Under the Sun.” We’re easy to locate, close to restaurants and offer a free Daybreak continental breakfast. Amenities include our fitness center, sunny outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, in-room refrigerators, free parking and more! Earn free nights! 410-857-0500 25 S. Cranberry Road • Westminster, MD www.the.daysinn.com/westminster06665 loisemel1@hotmail.com
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ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
Since 1982, Absolute Entertainment has been exceeding the expectations of our clients with unrivaled social and private reception entertainment. When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to party, our DJs create what the event demands, from simple elegance to all-out fun! Our staff is well-rehearsed in providing music for theme weddings and multi-ethnic events. Please contact us to schedule a private demonstration in our studio or for more info. 800-252-5274 7513 Connelley Dr., Suite K â&#x20AC;˘ Hanover, MD www.absoluteentertainment.com contactus@absoluteentertainment.com 193
MUSICAL DJS AND EVENT LIGHTING
DJs, Musicians, & Lighting Elegant, multi-talented, and experienced. The DJs and musicians at Musical DJs have been successfully providing entertainment for weddings and private events since 1992. We offer services ranging from a DJ for a dinner reception, all the way to complete wedding day packages that include live ceremony music, reception DJ/MC, and fantastic lighting options. Call or email us for a quote today! 703-598-4433 Haymarket, VA - Serving DC/MD/VA www.musicaldjs.com info@musicaldjs.com 194
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A.TATUM PHOTOGRAPHY
A. Tatum Photography specializes in Wedding photography. One of the most important people at your wedding besides your spouse will be your photographer. The cake will be eaten, the flowers will eventually die, and your wedding pictures are the only thing to show for it. I provide each client with unique images that will leave a lasting impression for generations. Remember “It’s not just a picture it’s your life”.
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ACCENT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PRODUCTION
Your wedding day is a special day, where we capture the moments and change them into lasting memories. During our initial consultation with the bride and groom, likes and dislikes are discussed to truly arrive at a customized coverage of the wedding day. We combine the art of traditional photography with a photojournalistic approach that creates a romantic storybook documention. Our personalized services range from a la carte to full album packages. 410-592-6060 â&#x20AC;˘ 866-439-6060 Serving the Baltimore/Washington area www.accentphotographyandvideo.com sherri@accentphotographyandvideo.com 197
GMS PHOTO AND VIDEO
GMS Photo and Video provides expressive, artistic photographic and choreographic services, tailored to each client, for those with a discerning taste for quality photography and video without the exorbitant cost associated with such a service. We believe in capturing dynamic, moment defining photographs and video that allows the wedding memories to reveal events romantically and accurately.
410-419-1549 5525 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 331 â&#x20AC;˘ Columbia, MD www.gmsphotos.com rob@gmsphotos.com 198
MIKAEL AARON PHOTOGRAPHY
Our extraordinary, gallery-worthy, out-of-the-box wedding imagery creates spectacular and timeless photos for our clients, while offering a level of talent and perspective that is rarely seen in event photography. Lets sit down and explore the possibilities and create something truly unique that you will cherish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a lasting, unforgettable impression of your special event. Take a peek and let the journey begin!
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PHOTO-BOOTH BALTIMORE
Photo-Booth Baltimore is your best option for a classic and elegant photo-booth for your wedding or event. Our booths are designed to fit into the more classy, upscale events, they are not a black box, shipping case or a carnival looking booth. We also take great pride in customizing the photo strips to your event with graphics, logos, colors, etc. They are super fast and the print quality is the best out there.
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LUX PHOTOGRAPHY We are as passionate about photography as you are about your love! Lux Photography was created to deliver exceptional wedding collections by photographers who see photography as art; we combine relaxed formals with our passion for fun and creative candids. Every package includes digital negatives. 304-725-1100 Serving VA, MD, DC, WV and beyond www.luxphotoservices.com agodlove@luxphotoservices.com
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DIVINE & ELEGANT EVENTS. LLC Divine & Elegant Events has exceptional services at reasonable prices and takes pride in providing our clients with our undivided attention. Couples become overly stressed and frustrated when planning a wedding. With our expertise, we can create a memorable and stress free event for the couple and guests to enjoy. 301-219-1749 Frederick, MD www.divineandeleganteventsllc.com divineandeleganteventsllc@gmail.com
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EMBASSY SUITES BALTIMORE NORTH
Our beautiful garden atrium brings the outdoors inside all year round and is sure to fill your day with romantic memories that will last. • Receptions and elegant dinners up to 240 people • Discounted suite rates for families and guests • Bridal party reception room with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres • Complimentary suite for the bride and groom on wedding night 410-584-1400 213 International Circle • Hunt Valley, MD www.embassybaltimore.com balhv_ds@hilton.com 205
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Five star hospitality in a unique, one of kind, historic building, featuring gilded columns, stained glass windows, marble stairways and surrounds, the Grand Historic Venue is a “majestic must see”. Our culinary masters, wedding and event professionals and outstanding service team create unforgettable events in “grand style”. Ethnic and Kosher affairs can also be accommodated.
443-573-8444 225 North Charles St • Baltimore, MD www.grandhistoricvenue.com cathy.sandler@grandhistoricvenue.com 206
HISTORIC SAVAGE MILL MANOR / THE GREAT ROOM
Choose a Victorian Manor or artfully restored 1820â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill to stage your event. The Manor is pure romance, inside and out, for ceremonies and receptions up to 110 guests. The Great Room at Savage Mill boasts high ceilings, large dance floor, grand windows, and expansive deck opening onto Little Patuxent River for ceremonies and receptions up to 300 guests.
301-725-4220 Savage, MD www.puttingontheritz.com cab@puttingontheritz.com 207
HOTEL AT ARUNDEL PRESERVE, THE
Stylish and welcoming, our full-service hotel offers everything you need to plan the perfect event. The elegant grand ballroom accommodates over 360 guests. The outdoor terrace is the perfect location for your cocktail hour. Our dedicated staff is empowered to go above and beyond to ensure your wedding or event exceeds your expectations. A LEED designed boutique hotel.
410-796-9830 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd. â&#x20AC;˘ Hanover, MD www.thehotelarundel.com julieW@thehotelarundel.com 208
MORNINGSIDE INN
A unique location for your private dream wedding or reception is this secluded, serene setting with its breathtaking panoramic view of rolling hills and ponds. This amazing landscape will be the background for your ceremony whether it is staged on the outside pavilion and beautiful brick patio or on the inside by the cheerful, bright windows and gazebo. Your event will flow seamlessly between levels to offer your guests variety. 301-898-3920 â&#x20AC;˘ 800-786-7403 7477 McKaig Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Frederick, MD www.morningside-inn.com info@morningside-inn.com 209
REGENCY AT DOMINION VALLEY
As one of Northern Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top wedding sites and golf course ceremony locations, we specialize in creating memorable weddings and events. This country club wedding venue located just outside of Washington, DC, offers a newly renovated Clubhouse providing an elegantly appointed ballroom that can accommodate as many as 220 guests as well as both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations providing golf course and lake views. 571-261-3335 15351 Championship Dr. â&#x20AC;˘ Haymarket VA www.eventsatregency.com lpetrosino@eventsatregency.com 210
SHERATON BALTIMORE NORTH
The big day is better when shared. Discover how the Sheraton Baltimore North exceeds your grandest dreams for a memorable wedding. Our wedding specialists attend to every detail of your most important day. Exquisite gourmet cuisine and elegant ballrooms, impeccable service, special sleeping room rates, complimentary parking. Wedding packages are tailored to your requests. Rehearsal dinners, showers, receptions, bridal teas, grooms packages. 410-321-7400 903 Dulaney Valley Road â&#x20AC;˘ Towson, MD www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com info@SheratonBaltimoreNorth.com 211
WYNDHAM BALTIMORE MT. VERNON HOTEL
Say “I Do” to the Perfect Baltimore Reception… From the moment you enter the Wyndham Baltimore Mt. Vernon Hotel, there’s no mistaking our mission: to surround you with the warmth and charm of a historic hotel and to provide you with the gracious amenities and services that are the mark of our world-class hospitality. Our experienced Wedding Specialists will take care of every detail; making your day as breathtaking as our views. 410-727-7101 612 Cathedral Street • Baltimore, MD www.WyndhamBaltimoreMtVernon.com Jessica.Greene@BaltimoreWyndham.com 212
Grand Ballroom with seating for 200 in Virginia’s Wine & Hunt Country; Voted Nation’s #1 for Best Wedding Arrangements. • Weddings • Garden receptions • Gazebo • Canopy Beds • Fireplaces • Whirlpools. Just 35 minutes Dulles Airport, 45 to DC. 540-349-4020 8393 Meetze Rd. • Warrenton VA www.BlackHorseInn.com relax@blackhorseinn.com
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THE BLACK HORSE INN
CIRCLE D FARM Convenient to D.C., Baltimore, and Frederick. With many Indoor and Outdoor possibilities, Circle D has the perfect setting for your special day. Celebrations for up to 275 guests, with endless menu options. • Complementary decorating time • Choice of trellis or gazebo • Rehearsal dinners • Family owned and operated 301-854-6651 15535 Carrs Mill Road • Woodbine, MD www.CircleDFarm.com info@circledfarm.com 213
THE COMUS INN AT SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain, an award winning event facility; offering affordable elegance, delectable cuisine, gracious service and genuine hospitality accompanied by an enchanting backdrop of open fields and a fabulous mountain view is the perfect spot for your wedding day celebration. We ensure a one of a kind affair! 301-349-5100 23900 Old Hundred Rd. • Dickerson, MD www.thecomusinn.com directorofevents@TheComusInn.com
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL SILVER SPRING Celebrate in style with the newest wedding venue in Silver Spring, MD. Our chic hotel delivers your dream wedding in an intimate romantic setting. From our unique Inspiration Ballroom to our stunning new Pinnacle Grand Ballroom, personalized service and exquisite execution are our specialties. Experience brilliance at the Doubletree Silver Spring. 301-563-3846 8727 Colesville Road • Silver Springs, MD www.silverspring.doubletree.com Pamela.Lueben@hilton.com 214
Happily Ever After Begins Here Experience the elegance and charm of a grand, turn-of-the-century estate. • Rehearsal Dinners • Indoor/Outdoor Ceremonies • Receptions • Up to 150 Guests • Complimentary Parking 301-258-6425 320 Kent Square Rd. • Gaithersburg, MD www.gaithersburgmd.gov/kentlandsmansion KKing2@gaithersburgmd.gov
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OVERHILLS MANSION, CIRCA 1897 • An elegant setting for 50 to 200 guests • Indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies • Landscaped grounds in a park-like setting • Exclusive Catering by Whitehouse Caterers • Beautifully appointed, air-conditioned banquet space • Celebrating over 25 years of Excellence & AwardWinning Cuisine! 410-744-0040 916 South Rolling Road • Catonsville, MD www.overhillsmansion.com officestaff@overhillsmansion.com 215
TURF VALLEY Over the past 30 years, Turf Valley has built a reputation for making wedding dreams come true. Whether you dream of a grand affair or prefer a more intimate celebration, with several ballrooms, an array of scenic locations, and custom, affordable reception packages for 50 to 650 guests, your affair can be graciously accommodated. Simply put, at Turf Valley, every dream can be fulfilled. 410-465-1200 2700 Turf Valley Road • Ellicott City, MD www.turfvalley.com/celebrations info_sales@turfvalley.com
USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Located in downtown Annapolis, Historic Ogle Hall is the perfect choice, whether you are planning a small gathering or a large party. Charm, elegance and history all come together to create your special memories.
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AN EXTRAORDINAR LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC Congratulations on your engagement! An Extraordinar knows planning a wedding can be a full time job. We’ve been assisting brides and their families for over two decades. So, let us make the transportation easier for you! Complete fleet offers everything from sedans, classic limousines, exotics & shuttle buses!
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410-437-8200 • 800-633-LIMO 1113 Dorsey Road • Glen Burnie, MD www.bigcars.com Info@bigcars.com
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GMS PHOTO AND VIDEO
GMS Photo and Video provides expressive, artistic photographic and choreographic services, tailored to each client, for those with a discerning taste for quality photography and video without the exorbitant cost associated with such a service. We believe in capturing dynamic, moment defining photographs and video that allows the wedding memories to reveal events romantically and accurately.
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ALTERATIONS Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 187 BALLOONS & BANNERS Flower Box II, The 14 W. Main Street Westminster, MD 410-876-1202 www.theflowerbox.org see ad on page 182 BED & BREAKFASTS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 213 BRIDAL ACCESSORIES Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 187 Princess Bride Tiaras www.princessbridetiaras.com see ad on page 187 222
BRIDAL ATTIRE Ann's Boutique 5709 Burke Centre Pkwy Burke, VA 703-250-3100 www.annsboutique.com Annalee's 42395 Ryan Rd Suite 104, Ashburn, VA 703-722-2588 www.annaleesformals.com Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection 1848 Reisterstown Rd. Pikesville, MD 410-484-4600 www.robinsonbridal.com Blush Bridal Boutique 7332 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, VA 703-753-8303 www.blushbridalboutique.com Bobbie's Bridal Boutique 11258 James Swart Cir Fairfax, VA 703-273-2629 Bridal Closet, The 145 Church St., NW Vienna, VA 703-242-2870 www.bridalcloset.net
Bridals by Natalie 210 Lee Street, #104 Alexandria, VA 703-751-8620 www.bynatalie.com Brides and Grooms Inc. 603 Reisterstown Rd. Pikesville, MD 410-653-3339 www.2yourwedding.com Couture Miss Bridal & Formal 14703 Main St. Upper Marlboro, MD 301-627-1886 www.cmbridal.com Crystal Bridal Gallery 8496-B Tyco Rd. Vienna, VA 703-288-3066 www.crystalbridalgallery.com Curvaceous Couture Bridal Collection 9130-T Red Branch Road Columbia, MD 410-740-7052 CurvyGirls Bridal 3903-M Fair Ridge Dr. Fairfax, VA 703-539-8777 www.curvygirlsbridal.com David's Bridal 12268 Rockville Pike, Federal Plaza Rockville, MD 301-881-1112
David's Bridal 14403 Potomac Mills Rd. Woodbridge, VA 703-490-8940
Global Bridal Gallery, LLC 623 S Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-739-2743 www.globalbridalgallery.com
Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 187
Green & Blue Wedding Studio 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-223-6644 www.greenandbluedcweddings.com
Dreams Boutique, Inc. 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., #D Lorton, VA 703-339-6626 www.dreamsboutiqueinc.com Ellie's Bridal Boutique 225 N Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-683-8697
Hannelore's of Olde Towne 106 N. Lee St. Alexandria, VA 703-549-0387 www.hannelores.com I Do I Do Wedding Gowns 15932 Luanne Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 240-243-0050 www.idoidoweddinggowns.com
Finishing Touches By Lorraine 906 Leona Ln. Herndon, VA 703-478-6070
Jeanette's Bride N' Tux Boutique 10386 Festival Ln Manassas, VA 703-369-1998 www.jeanettesbride.com
Gilda's Fashions 2304 Gallows Rd. Dunn Loring, VA 703-641-8444 www.gildasbeauty.com
Joy Houston Bridal Design 687 S Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-373-7299 www.joyhouston.com
Lily's Bridal & Formalwear 1605 Sulphur Spring Rd. Baltimore, MD 410-553-9336 www.lilysbridal.net Moni's Bridal Boutique 8021 Centreville Rd Manassas, VA 571-229-5193 www.monisbridalboutique.com New Couture, Inc. 4651 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-237-1126 www.newcouture.com Occasions House of Bridal 6505 Old Branch Ave., #202 Camp Springs, MD 301-449-6677 www.marylandgowns.com BRIDAL BEAUTY MaryKay Cosmetics - Danielle Blackwell 240-706-3160 www.marykay.com/dcarroll23 You'Nique Chic Serving NYC, DC, N. VA 540-327-5774 www.youniquechic.net 223
BRIDAL CONSULTANTS Parties and Weddings on the Shore 410-463-7470 www.partiesandweddings.org BRIDAL SHOWERS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 213 Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd. Woodbine, MD 301-854-6651 www.circledfarm.com see ad on page 213 Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 214 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 20, 205 224
Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 207 Regency at Dominion Valley 15351 Championship Dr. Haymarket, VA 571-261-3335 www.eventsatregency.com see ad on page 210 BRIDAL SHOWS Bridal Show Calendar of Events see ad on page 18 - 21 The Wedding Experience 703-425-1127 www.weddingexperience.com see ad on page 18-21,Gatefold CAKES Ashley's Sweet Beginnings 800 Kenilworth Drive, , Towson, MD 443-791-8511 www.ashleyssweetbeginnings.com see ad on page 176
CATERING Charm City Catering 600 W. North Ave. Baltimore, MD 410-669-9240 www.charmcitycatering.com see ad on page 177 Ispire Catering and Events Serving DC, MD and N. VA 301-538-4177 www.ispirecateringandevents.com see ad on page 178 Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 215 Tomorrow's Caterers Inc 301-297-7227 www.tomorrowscaterers.com CEREMONY LOCATIONS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd.,, Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 213
Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd. Woodbine, MD 301-854-6651 www.circledfarm.com see ad on page 213
Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 215
Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 214
Regency at Dominion Valley 15351 Championship Dr. Haymarket, VA 571-261-3335 www.eventsatregency.com see ad on page 210
Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 20, 205
Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 20, 211
Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 207 Morningside Inn 7477 McKaig Road Frederick, MD 800-786-7403 www.morningside-inn.com see ad on page 209
Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 410-465-1200 www.turfvalley.com/celebrations see ad on page 21, 216 CEREMONY MUSIC Musical DJ's and Event Lighting 703-598-4433 / 703-598-4433 www.musicaldjs.com see ad on page 194
DANCE INSTRUCTION \Wedding Dance Specialists, The 703-626-7016 www.theweddingdancespecialists.com DISC JOCKEYS Chrysis Entertainment 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #176 Washington DC 202-238-9011 www.chrysis.org Musical DJ's and Event Lighting 703-598-4433 / 703-598-4433 www.musicaldjs.com see ad on page 194 ENGAGEMENT PARTIES Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd. Woodbine, MD 301-854-6651 www.circledfarm.com see ad on page 213 Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 207
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EVENT DĂ&#x2030;COR Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 184 Flower Box II, The 14 W. Main Street Westminster, MD 410-876-1202 www.theflowerbox.org see ad on page 182 Musical DJ's and Event Lighting 703-598-4433 / 703-598-4433 www.musicaldjs.com see ad on page 194 Vintage Affairs 7585 Washington Blvd, Ste. 106 Elkridge, MD 410-215-2466 www.vintageaffairs.net see ad on page 183 FLORAL DESIGN & DECORATIONS Flower Box II, The 14 W. Main Str. Westminster, MD 410-876-1202 www.theflowerbox.org see ad on page 182
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Simply Grand Florals & Event Design 456 Franklin St. Havre de Grace, MD 410-939-6129 www.simplygrandevents.vpweb.com see ad on page 184 FLOWERGIRL / RINGBEARER ATTIRE Lily's Bridal & Formalwear 1605 Sulphur Spring Rd. Baltimore, MD 410-553-9336 www.lilysbridal.net FORMALWEAR Lily's Bridal & Formalwear 1605 Sulphur Spring Rd. Baltimore, MD 410-553-9336 www.lilysbridal.net Tuxedo House 2135-37 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD 410-252-6220 www.tuxedohouse.com see ad on page 15 GIFT BASKETS Flower Box II, The 14 W. Main St. Westminster, MD 410-876-1202 www.theflowerbox.org see ad on page 182
GIFT REGISTRY Bridal Registry 845-782-8730 see ad on page 189 GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS Days Inn Westminster 25 South Cranberry Road Westminster, MD 410-857-0500 www.daysinn.com/westminster see ad on page 191 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Cr. Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 20, 205 Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 20, 211 Wyndham Baltimore Mt. Vernon Hotel 612 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 410-727-7101 WyndhamBaltimoreMtVernon.com see ad on page 212
HEADPIECES & VEILS Lily's Bridal & Formalwear 1605 Sulphur Spring Rd. Baltimore, MD 410-553-9336 www.lilysbridal.net HISTORIC MANSIONS / LOCATIONS USNA Alumni Association 247 King George St. Annapolis, MD 410-295-4000 www.usna.com/events see ad on page 216 INVITATIONS & ACCESSORIES You're Invited by Jan 410-531-3255 www.byJan.com
Anthony's Jewelers 1331-F Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-340-1640 Aspen Jewelry Designs 2451-17 Centreville Rd. Herndon, VA 703-713-6882 B & C Jewelers Ltd. 3652 King Street Alexandria, VA 703-379-6010 Belle View Jewelers 1604 Belle View Blvd. Alexandria, VA 703-768-4900
Darian Jewelers 2816 Prince William Pkwy. Woodbridge, VA 703-490-3131 Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 187 Diamond Concepts Custom Jewelry 3102 Plank Rd., Suite 490 Fredericksburg, VA 703-924-0001
Boone & Sons Inc 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC 202-785-4653
Direct Jewelry Outlet 101 E Broad St. Falls Church, VA 703-534-2666
JEWELRY Achikian Goldsmiths 131 Church St NW Vienna, VA 703-255-2255
Certified Diamond 701 W. Broad St. Falls Church, VA 703-534-0029
Dominion Jewelers 107 Rowell Court Falls Church, VA 703-237-6918
Adam Keshishian Jewelers 4405 Willard Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 301-951-5859
Charleston Alexander Jewelers 5924 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 703-931-6200
Eddie Greenan Jewelers Inc 6310-A Springfield Plaza Springfield, VA 703-644-3933
Almas Jewelers 14106 Lee Hwy Centreville, VA 703-222-1104
Dalestone Jewelry 2253D Old Bridge Rd. Woodbridge, VA 703-497-0788
Eminence Jewelers 5756 Union Mill Rd. Clifton, VA 703-815-1384 227
Eminence Jewelers 9520 Main St. Fairfax, VA 703-764-3733 Eternity Jewelers 267 S. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 703-823-0691 Express Jewelers Ballston Common Mall Arlington, VA 703-351-7481
Gold City Jewelers 451 Hungerford Dr., # 107 Rockville, MD 301-838-8888
John Greenan & Sons, Inc. 1314 Fenwick Lane Silver Spring MD 301-587-2717
Golden Renaissance Jewellers 2591 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 301-645-7478
Kenwood Jewelers 5110 Ridgefield Rd., # 216 Bethesda MD 301-656-7616
JW Jewelers 3227 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 301-870-6510
Exquisite Jewelers 8404-A Old Keene Mill Rd. Srpingfield, VA 703-912-5739
Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers 306 Mill St. Occoquan, VA 703-494-2904
Five Star Jewelers 5765-V Burke Centre Pkwy Burke VA 703-239-1300
Jewelry By Design 2932 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 703-580-8880
Friendship Jewelers 3410 Idaho Ave NW Washington DC 202-362-7414
John Greenan & Sons, Inc 15729 Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 301-421-1990
Gold Castle Jewelers 3834 International Dr. Silver Spring MD 301-598-3898
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John Greenan & Sons, Inc 6121 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 703-451-6000
Kripps Jewelers 10109 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 301-681-4980 Landau Jewelers 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC 202-483-5102 Littman Jewelers Lakeforest Mall Gaithersburg, MD 301-963-2993 Littman Jewelers St Charles Town Ctr Waldorf, MD 301-705-8140 M Beem Jewelers 11730 Plaza America Dr., #120 Reston, VA 571-203-1350
McCutchen Jewelers 5948 Hubbard Drive Rockville, MD 301-881-8575
Trousseau 306 Maple Ave. West Vienna, VA 703-255-3300
Na Ohana Jewelry 12268C Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-881-0141
Unique Fine Jewelry, Inc. 825-A Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-294-0404
Princess Jewelers 11520-G Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-231-6060
Van Doren Jewelers 4216 Merchant Plaza Woodbridge, VA 703-878-3456
Princess Jewelers 529 W. Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 703-255-5050 Solovey Jewelers, Inc 1475 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 703-356-0138 Top Jewelers, The 2502 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 703-892-9614 Touch of Gold 202A Washington St. Occoquan, VA 703-490-4544 Town Jewelers, Inc. 3305 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 202-364-1900
Waldin Jewelers 6616 Springfield Mall Springfield, VA 703-922-9780 Washington Diamond 1243 W. Broad St. Falls Church, VA 703-536-3600 KITCHEN & COOKWARE Bridal Registry 845-782-8730 see ad on page 189 LIGHTING Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 184
LIMOUSINES & TRANSPORTATION An Extraordinar Limousine Services, Inc. 410-437-8200 www.bigcars.com see ad on page 12, 218 On Trak Transportation 410-207-3700 www.ontraklimos.com LINENS Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 184 LUNCHEONS Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd. Woodbine, MD 301-854-6651 www.circledfarm.com see ad on page 213 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 20, 205
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Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 207 MOTHERS AT THE WEDDING Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 187 PHOTOBOOTH Flash Foto Booth Serving N. VA, DC & Surrounding Areas 540-899-0959 www.flashfotofun.com Maryland Mojo Photo & Video Booths 443-203-2303 www.marylandmojophoto.com Photo-Booth Baltimore Serving MD, DC, VA and PA 443-630-0120 www.PhotoBoothB.com see ad on page 200
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PHOTOGRAPHY Accent Photography & Video Serving Baltimore/Washington Area 410-592-6060 www.accentphotographyandvideo.com see ad on page 197
American Horticultural Society at River Farm 7931 East Boulevard Dr. Alexandria, VA 703-768-5700 x114 www.ahs.org
Classic Photographers 888-637-2408 www.classicphotographers.com
American Legion Post 176 6520 Amherst Ave. Springfield, VA 703-440-0336
Horne's Photography 443-945-0226 www.hornesphotography.com
Atrium at Meadowlark Gardens, The 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct. Vienna, VA 703-255-3631 www.nvrpa.org
KZak Productions, LLC 443-989-8736 kzakproductions.wix.com/kalilzaky Lux Photography 304-725-1100 www.luxphotoservices.com see ad on page 201 RECEPTIONS Algonkian Meeting Center 47001 Fairway Dr, Sterling, VA 703-450-4655 x102 www.nvrpa.org
Atrium at Treetops, The 8181 Professional Place, Suite 200 Landover, MD 301-731-8777 www.treetopsmaryland.com Ballroom, The 5521 Landy Lane Bethesda, MD 301-913-9810 www.theballroom.org Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-787-1786 www.capitalhotelswdc.com
Best Western Battlefield 10820 Balls Ford Rd. Manassas, VA 703-361-8000 Best Western Leesburg 726 Market St. E. Leesburg, VA 703-777-9400 Bethesda Marriott 5151 Pooks Hill Rd. Bethesda, MD 301-564-5066 www.marriott.com Bethesda Marriott Suites 6711 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 301-571-2218 www.marriott.com Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 213 Boswell Hall 6111 Columbian Way Bowie, MD 301-262-1041 www.boswellhall.com Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD 301-962-1404 www.montgomeryparks.org
Capital Hilton 16th & K St., N.W. Washington, DC 202-639-5717 www.hilton.com Chantilly National Golf & Country Club 14901 Braddock Rd. Centreville, VA 703-631-9560 www.chantillynational.com Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd. Woodbine, MD 301-854-6651 www.circledfarm.com see ad on page 213 Clarion Hotel near National Harbor 6400 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md 240-493-1019 http://bit.ly/98yRs4 Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc. 5115 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA 703-536-9656 x1 Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center 4500 Crain Hwy Bowie, MD 301-464-0089 www.bowiemdhotel.com
Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 214 Cranford House 1607 22nd Street, NW Washington DC 202-332-6770 Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport 2200 Centreville Rd. Herndon, VA 703-674-0449 www.crowneplaza.com Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria 901 N Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 703-683-6000 www.crowneplaza.com Crowne Plaza Rockville 3 Research Court Rockville, MD 301-795-3280 www.crowneplaza.com Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport 1999 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 703-413-6548 www.marriott.com 231
Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 703-920-3230 www.marriott.com Decatur House 1610 H St., NW Washington, DC 202-842-0917 www.whha.org DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City, The 300 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 703-416-3854 www.doubletree1.hilton.com Dumbarton House, The 2715 Q St. NW Washington, DC 202-337-2288 x230 www.DumbartonHouse.org Embassy Suites at Tysons Corner Atrium, The 8517 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 703-883-0707 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com Embassy Suites B.W.I. 1300 Concourse Dr. Linthicum, MD 410-850-0747 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com
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Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 20, 205 Embassy Suites Dulles Airport 13341 Woodland Park Rd. Herndon, VA 703-464-4475 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria Old Town 1900 Diagonal Rd. Alexandria, VA 703-838-9602 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com Embassy Suites Hotel CC Pavilion 4300 Military Rd., NW Washington, DC 202-580-6470 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com Engineers Club at the Garrett Jacobs Mansion, The 11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore MD 410-539-6914 www.esb.org see ad on page 13
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Dept. Hall 4081 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 703-385-7877 Fairfax, The 2100 Massachusetts Ave., NWW Washington, DC 202-835-1457 www.fairfaxhoteldc.com Fairmont Hotel 2401 M St NW Washington, DC 202-429-5599 www.fairmont.com Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Dr. Falls Church, VA 703-846-0217 www.marriott.com Four Points by Sheraton Manassas 10800 Vandor Lane Manassas, VA 703-335-0000 x7602 www.fourpointsmanassas.com Foxchase Manor 8310 Chatsworth Dr. Manassas, VA 703-335-5131 www.foxchasemanor.com
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center 9751 Washingtonian Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 301-590-0044 www.marriott.com Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Dr. Rockville, MD 240-314-8662 see ad on page 21 Golden Bull Grand Cafe 7 Dalamar St. Gaithersburg, MD 301-948-3666 www.golden-bull.com Grand Atrium at Tysons Corner 2236 Gallows Rd. Tysons Corner, VA 703-698-0228 www.grandatrium.com Grand Historic Venue 225 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 443-573-8444 www.grandhistoricvenue.com see ad on page 14, 206 Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt, MD 301-441-3700 www.marriott.com
Hampton Inn Alexandria Old Town/South 5821 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 703-329-1400 x150 Harbour View - Unique Events on the River's Edge 13200 Marina Way Ste. 101 Woodbridge VA 703-910-4273 www.HarbourViewEvents.com Hidden Creek Country Club 1711 Clubhouse Rd. Reston, VA 703-437-5222 x102 www.hiddencreekcc.com Hilton Alexandria Mark Ctr 5000 Seminary Rd. Alexandria, VA 703-845-2649 www.hilton.com Hilton Arlington & Towers 950 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 703-528-6000 www.hilton.com Hilton Crystal City Reagan Natl. Airport 2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 703-418-6800 www.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Greenbelt 7810 Walker Drive Greenbelt, MD 301-474-7400 www.hilton.com Hilton Wash. DC N.Gaithersburg 620 Perry Pkwy Gaithersburg, MD 301-591-9907 www.hilton.com Hilton Washington DC/Rockville 1750 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-468-1100 www.hilton.com Hilton Washington Dulles Airport 13869 Park Center Rd. Herndon, VA 703-834-1980 www.hilton.com Hilton Washington Embassy Row 2015 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 202-939-4112 www.hilton.com Historic Properties Rental Services 9601 Courthouse Rd. Vienna, VA 703-938-8835 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs
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Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 207 Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston 4610 North Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 703-243-9800 x7116 www.hiava.com
Hotel Palomar 1121 N. 19th Street Arlington, VA 703-894-5103 www.hotelpalomar.com Hyatt Arlington 1325 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 703-525-1234 x2210 www.hyatt.com
Hylton Memorial Chapel 14640 Potomac Mills Rd. Woodbridge, VA 703-590-0076 www.hylton.org International Country Club 13200 Lee Jackson Hwy Fairfax, VA 703-449-3437 www.internationalcc.com
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 703-548-6300 www.holidayinn.com
Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes 12777 Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA 703-653-6020 www.hyatt.com
Holiday Inn Leesburg at Carradoc Hall 1500 East Market St. Leesburg, VA 703-771-9200 www.holidayinnleesburg.com
Hyatt Regency Bethesda 7400 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 301-657-6420 www.hyatt.com
Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 301-258-6425 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ kentlandsmansion see ad on page 20, 21, 215
Hotel at Arundel Preserve, The 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd. Hanover, MD 410-796-9830 www.thehotelarundel.com see ad on page 208
Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents St. Reston, VA 703.925.8144 www.hyatt.com
Key Bridge Marriott 1401 Lee Hwy. Arlington, VA 703-524-6400 www.marriott.com
Hyatt Regency Washington 400 New Jersey Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-719-8400 www.hyatt.com
La Banque de Fleuve 321 St. John St. Havre de Grace, MD 410-942-1444 www.labanquedefleuve.com
Hotel Monaco 700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 202-449-7014 www.monaco-dc.com
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Lake Presidential Golf Club 3151 Presidential Golf Dr. Upper Marlboro, MD 301-627-7494 www.lakepresidentialgolf.com Lansdowne 44050 Woodridge Pkwy Leesburg, VA 703-729-8400 www.lansdowneresort.com Liason Capitol Hill, The, 415 New Jersey Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-638-1616 www.affinia.com/hotels.aspx Lightfoot Restaurant 11 N King St. Leesburg, VA 703-771-2233 x12 www.lightfootrestaurant.com Lyceum, The 201 S Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-838-4994 www.oha.alexandriava.gov/lyceum Mansion at Strathmore, The 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 301-581-5255 www.strathmore.org
Marco Polo Caterers 245 Maple Ave., W Vienna, VA 703-281-3922 x28 www.marcopolocaterers.com
Middleburg Community Center 300 W. Washington St. (Rt. 50) Middleburg, VA 540-687-6373 middleburgcommunitycenter.com
Mason Inn Conference Ctr. & Hotel, The 4352 Mason Pond Dr. Fairfax, VA 877-296-6695 acc-masoninnandconferencecenter.com
Montgomery County Agr. Ctr., Inc 16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD 301-926-3100 x201 www.mcagfair.com
Mayflower Hotel, The 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-347-3000 www.renaissancehotels.com
Morningside Inn 7477 McKaig Rd. Frederick, MD 800-786-7403 www.morningside-inn.com see ad on page 209
McCormick & Schmick's 11920 Democracy Dr. Reston, VA 703-467-9533 www.msmg.com
Morrison House 116 South Alfred St. Alexandria, VA 703-838-8000 www.morrisonhouse.com
McCormick & Schmick's 8484 Westpark Dr. McLean, VA 703-848-8000 www.msmg.com
Mount Vernon Inn, The 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy Alexandria, VA 703-780-0011 www.mountvernon.org
Metro Points Hotel New Carrollton 8500 Annapolis Rd. New Carrollton, MD 301-459-6700 www.metropointshotel.com
National Golf Club 300 St Andrews Dr. Ft. Washington, MD 301-292-1100 x103 www.nationalgolfclubusa.com 235
National Press Club 529 14th St., NW Washington, DC 202-662-7522 www.press.org
Potomac Point Winery 275 Decatur Road Stafford, VA 540-446-2250 www.potomacpointwinery.com
Oak Room, The 17921 Brooke Rd. Sandy Spring, MD 301-570-9099 www.oak-room.com
Potomac River Boat 205 The Strand Alexandria, VA 703-684-0580 www.potomacriverboat.com
Occidental Restaurant, The 1475 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-737-4147 www.occidentaldc.com
Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 540-68716301 x3 www.redfox.com
Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 215 Patuxent Greens Country Club 14415 Greenview Dr. Laurel, MD 301-776-4256 x26 www.patuxentgolf.com Phoenix Park Hotel 520 N Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 202-737-9552 www.crestlinehotels.com
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Regency at Dominion Valley 15351 Championship Dr. Haymarket, VA 571-261-3335 www.eventsatregency.com see ad on page 210 Renaissance Washington DC Dupont Circle Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Ave. Washington, DC 202-828-7779 www.renaissancehotels.com Residence Inn By Marriott at Pentagon City 550 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 703-413-6588 www.marriott.com
Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 20, 211 Sheraton Crystal City 1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 703-769-3946 www.sheraton.com Sheraton National Hotel 900 S. Orme St., Arlington, VA 703-271-6619 www.sheraton.com Sheraton Rockville Hotel 920 King Farm Blvd, Rockville, MD 240-912-8200 www.sheraton.com Sheraton Washington North Hotel 4095 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD 240-965-4230 www.sheraton.com Spirit of Washington 6th St & Water St SW, P-4, Washington, DC 202-488-6041 www.entertaimentcruises.com
Top Of The Town 1400 N. 14th St., Arlington, VA 703-387-8696 www.topofthetown.com Torpedo Factory 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 703-838-4199 www.torpedofactory.org Tower Club 8000 Towers Crescent Dr., Ste 1700 Vienna, VA 703-761-4250 www.ourclub.com Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 410-465-1200 www.turfvalley.com/celebrations see ad on page 21, 216 Twelfth & K Hotel 1201 K St. NW Washington, DC 202-289-7600 www.fourpointsdc.com Tysons Corner Marriott 8028 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 703-506-2448 www.marriott.com
Washington Court Hotel 525 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-628-2100 www.washingtoncourthotel.com
Westin Alexandria, The 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria, VA 703-253-8619 www.westin.com
Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Cir NW Washington, DC 202-842-1300 www.washingtonplazahotel.com
Westin Arlington Gateway, The 801 North Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 703-537-4245 www.westin.com
Waterford at Fair Oaks 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Fairfax, VA 703-352-3200 www.waterfordreceptions.com
Westin Tysons Corner 7801 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 703-394-2113 www.westin.com
Waterford at Springfield 6715 Commerce St. Springfield, VA 703-719-5700 www.waterfordreceptions.com West Belmont Place The National Conferenc Center 18980 Upper Belmont Pl. Lansdowne, VA 703-724-6245 www.westbelmontplace.com Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles 14750 Conference Ctr. Dr. Chantilly, VA 703-818-3597 www.marriott.com
Westin Washington DC City Center 1400 M St., N.W. Washington, DC 202-457-9167 www.westin.com Whittemore House, The 1526 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-232-7363 x3009 www.thewhittemorehouse.com Willow Tree Inn, The 19550 Montgomery Village Gaithersburg, MD 301/948-8832 www.thewillowtreeinn.com
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Wyndham Baltimore Mt. Vernon Hotel 612 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 410-727-7101 www.wyndham.com see ad on page 212 REHEARSAL DINNERS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 213 Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd. Woodbine, MD 301-854-6651 www.circledfarm.com see ad on page 213 Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 214 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 20, 205 238
Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair St. Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 207
Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 410-465-1200 www.turfvalley.com/celebrations see ad on page 21, 216
Morningside Inn 7477 McKaig Rd. Frederick, MD 800-786-7403 www.morningside-inn.com see ad on page 209
RENTALS Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 184
Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 215 Regency at Dominion Valley 15351 Championship Dr. Haymarket, VA 571-261-3335 www.eventsatregency.com see ad on page 210 Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 20, 211
Flower Box II, The 14 W. Main Street Westminster, MD 410-876-1202 www.theflowerbox.org see ad on page 182 Sperry Tents 1250 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 202-484-1811 www.sperrytentsdc.com see ad on page 185 Vintage Affairs 7585 Washington Blvd., Ste 106 Elkridge, MD 410-215-2466 www.vintageaffairs.net see ad on page 183
SILK FLOWERS Flower Box II, The 14 W. Main St. Westminster, MD 410-876-1202 www.theflowerbox.org see ad on page 182
Video Express Productions Serving MD, VA and DC 703-836-7626 301-598-6096 www.videoexpresspro.com
VIDEOGRAPHY Accent Photography & Video Serving Baltimore/Washington Area 410-592-6060 .accentphotographyandvideo.com see ad on page 197 EPK Digital, LLC Serving the Washington DC Metro Area 571-264-0059 www.epkdigital.com In Motion Video Serving All Of Maryland 443-857-7897 bestbaltimoreweddingvideography.com Maverick Productions Studios in MD, PA & DE 410-526-5520 www.therealmav.com Mid Atlantic Video and Photography Productions 410-761-2554 www.MAVPP.com 239
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