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CHANGING
NAME If you plan to change your name, be sure to contact:
Driver’s license
Contact your local DMV. Inform them you have changed your name and need the records to reflect the change.
Social Security
Call 800-772-1213, or visit www.ssa.gov for information.
Federal income taxes
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Same paragraph - “They are everywhere we look on social media! A huge moment that you want to share that is guaranteed to get the most likes, but who’s counting? When it comes to ring selfies we’ve seen them all. The good, the bad, and the ugly! Whether is was chipped polish, awful cuticles or bad lighting. To ensure you get those likes, we want you to share your most amazing ring selfie.”
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NOW THAT YOU’VE SPREAD THE NEWS TO YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY, IT’S TIME TO TELL THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR ENGAGEMENT! GET THE BEST ENGAGEMENT RING SELFIE WITH THESE
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1 GET YOUR RING CLEANED.
It’s new and and you want it to be perfect. Make that baby shine and sparkle it up with home jewelry cleaner.
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2 TREAT YOURSELF TO A MANICURE.
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You don’t want to give your hand a close up when you have hangnails! If you don’t have time for a manicure before your ring selfie, rub some lotion and get creative when hiding your fingernails. Holding hands with your new fiancé is an easy go-to pose.
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BACKGROUND.
Make it interesting and keep it fresh and clean! If he proposed in the snow, having a snowy background will make your ring pop and jaws drop! If you got caught up in excitement during the proposal and didn’t snap a picture then use a fun, patterned pillow or window looking outdoors.
The more natural the better! Relax and don’t hyperextend your fingers. Celebrate and take a picture with a glass of wine, hold some flowers, or your new fiancé’s arm! The possibilities are endless. Get in touch with your inner photographer!
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Avoid fluorescent lighting and be in natural sunlight. Get near a window or go outside to capture the perfect shot.
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Let your new ring take center stage! This is one of the most special pieces of jewelry you will ever get in your life so show it off and don’t let your other rings get in the way!
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Getting closer to your ring with the camera will make it less blurry than using your zoom. If you plan on using your iPhone camera, focus the lens by tapping the screen before snapping the picture.
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EDITING. KEEP IT SIMPLE.
Play with the contrast and sharpness before adding too many ďŹ lters to catch every spec of sparkle. Playing with photo editing apps like VSCO Cam and Afterlight will make your ring look nothing short of perfect.
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Just don’t do it.
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Try avoiding angles where you catch every pore on your hand along with every strand of hair. Also, if there is something special about your ring on the side or under the setting, make sure to capture it. Show everyone what’s unique about your bling. 45
11 INCLUDE YOUR GROOM.
This is a new step in your relationship with your new groom. Show the love between the newly engaged.
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Of course everyone is excited for you but no one wants 25 pictures of your ring on their newsfeed. Take as many photos as you feel needed of your ring, but keep the posts on social media to a minimum.
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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/Bottle Opener ___Shampoo & Conditioner ___Toothbrushes & Toothpaste ___Disposable Razors
The Beach ___Bathing Suits ___Sandals ___Coverups ___Sunglasses
___Nail Clippers/Scissors ___First-Aid Kit ___Feminine Hygiene Products ___Aspirin ___Antacids ___Extra Souvenir Bag ___Hairbrush
The Snow
___Sunscreen & Tanning Lotion ___Beach Bag ___Magazines
___Winter Jacket ___Hat ___Boots ___Gloves
___Sweaters & Sweatshirts ___Thick Socks ___Thermal Underwear
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___Eyewear/Contact lens ___Any medication ___List of luggage contents (if lost or stolen.)
___List of lodging and transportation details ___Emergency contact ___Travel size hand sanitizer
TIP Email yourself all important information in case of lost or stolen.
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We all know the tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” When it comes to borrowing something for your fairytale day, you don’t want just any ole’ item. You want it to mean something to you and maybe make someone else feel a little special, too! We have some simple, yet creative, ways to incorporate something borrowed on your wedding day!
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CUFF LINKS Borrow your dad’s cuff links or pocket watch for your groom to wear. Incorporating your dad will make him feel special on the day that he’s giving his baby girl away. Warning: there might not be a dry eye in the room when asking him.
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FINE CHINA Enjoy your first meal served on your grandmother’s fine china as the new Mr. & Mrs. What a special touch of vintage this can add to your reception!
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CLASSIC CAR Drive off into the sunset in a borrowed classic car after your reception. No one said your something borrowed has to be worn!
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MOM’S JEWELRY There is nothing more beautiful than antique jewelry. If your mother has a piece of jewelry that has been passed down for generations, wear it! It will complete your look!
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TIE Borrow your dad’s or new father-in-law’s tie to wrap around your bouquet. What a stunning addition! It’s just another way to make the important men in your life feel special on your big day!
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PICTURE CHARMS My best friend got married last year and she had picture charms on her bouquet for her loved ones that have passed. I hope to borrow her charms for my special day as my something borrowed. They make a beautiful addition to any bouquet.
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SONGS The list of songs used on your wedding day might be longer than you think. If you have a couple that inspires you, consider borrowing the song that the bride walked down the aisle to or the couple’s first dance song. This will make the couple reminisce about their wedding day while attending yours.
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VOWS It could be your mom and dad or a close family friend that inspires you. Ask to borrow their vows. Spice it up and add some of words of your own too! If you are wanting to write your own vows or have traditional ones, borrowing lines from a loved one’s vows and writing it on your wedding decor could be an option for you.
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WEDDING DRESS OR VEIL A very traditional bride might consider wearing a wedding dress passed down to her. If you don’t have your hands on someones dress, borrow a veil. Maybe one of your bridesmaids or has gotten married and you could borrow hers. Most likely their veil is sitting in a closet or attic. This is a very nice gesture and will make whoever you ask feel special on your wedding day. (It will also save you some money too!) 60
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20 Awesome Songs to Play at Your Wedding
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Come Rain or Come Shine
Amazed by Lonestar
All of Me by John Legend
I Only Have Eyes for You
I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
by Elvis Presley
by The Flamingos
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri Marry Me by Train Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat Then by Brad Paisley Grow Old with Me
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Everything by Michael Buble
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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are among the most fun wedding elements to shop for, especially if you get to taste them ďŹ rst. Most couples start by browsing social media and the internet for photos of cakes they like. This is a great way to get inspiration! As you’re browsing, here are a few things you need to know to guide you towards choosing the perfect wedding cake for you.
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Most of the photos you’ll see are of cakes covered in fondant. In order to achieve the perfectly smooth exteriors shown in most wedding cake photos, bakers use fondant…a pasty, doughy type of icing made of sugar and water that can be dyed and rolled out, then placed on top of the cake. It’s very difficult to achieve this same smooth look with buttercream. The decorations you see on wedding cakes are often made of fondant, too.
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and thus more expensive. On average, you’ll pay about two to three times more for fondant than you will for buttercream. If you’re looking for something budget-friendly, stick with buttercream.
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Fondant doesn’t have the best flavor (though flavoring can be added to it). The texture is often seen as off-putting as well. If you’re more interested in the flavor of your cake than its design, you’ll probably want to opt for buttercream.
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If you absolutely must have the smooth and polished exterior of a fondant cake but you want your guests to enjoy the avor of buttercream, ask your baker to put a thick layer of buttercream between the cake and the layer of fondant. That way when guests peel o the fondant, they will still have the buttercream icing to enjoy.
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Regardless of which type of icing you choose, you can enhance the overall flavor of your cake with a delicious filling. Some popular options are buttercream, fruit filling, and mousse.
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about your options, and participate in a tasting if at all possible. That way you can be sure you and your guests will enjoy eating your cake as much as looking at it!
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Daddy Daughter DANCE SONGS It’s the part of your wedding that you’ve dreamed of forever. You get to play Cinderella and dance with with the man that loved you first. This dance means a lot to you, but even more to your dad. There is no doubt you want the dance, the song and the moment to be anything but perfect. I’ve put together 21 songs that will make your first dance with your dad as a Mrs., all that you’ve ever imagined.
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1. “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder 2. “My Girl” by The Temptations 3. “Daddy Dance With Me” by Krystal Keith 4. “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw 5. “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole 6. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele 7. “You’ll Be in My Heart” by Phil Collins (from Disney’s “Tarzan”) 8. “I’ll Be There” by Josh Turner 9. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” by Brandy 10. “Dance Baby Dance” by Chris Cagle 11. “Stars Go Blue” by Bethany Joy Lenz and Tyler Hilton 12. “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra 84
13. “You Look So Good In Love” by George Strait 14. “I Don’t Dance” by Lee Brice 15. “Then They Do” by Trace Adkins 16. “Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross 17. “I’m Your Angel” by Celine Dion & R Kelly 18. “Daddy” by Beyoncé 19. “I Loved Her First” by Heartland 20. “In My Daughters Eyes” by Martina McBride 21. “Daughters” by John Mayer
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REAL WEDDINGS
Lindsay & Matt
Lindsay and Matt exchanged vows on New Years Eve in front of 200 of their closest family and friends. All the white draping, candles and tree branches that surrounded the room, down to the chilly weather outside were pure winter wonderland perfection. At the end of the evening, the couple and their guests rang in the New Year while they watched the beautiful downtown Baltimore fireworks.
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Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid Groomsmen Attire: Jos A Banks Custom Tux: Christopher Shafer Invitations: John Gregory Hair & Makeup: Up Do’s For I Do’s Reception Entertainment: The Amazing Bottle Dancers
DJ: Marquee Artists Ceremony Musicians: Antares Musicians Draping & Lighting: Blondell Events Flowers & Decor: Floral Legacies Cake: Baltimore Cakery Photography: Kathleen Hertel Photography
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Couples used to take formal, posed engagement photos to post in the local newspaper beside their engagement announcement. While some couples still do this today, the nature of engagement photos has changed a lot over the years. Nowadays engagement photos are infused with creativity and personality, and they’ve become almost as important as the wedding photos themselves. With some help from talented wedding photographer Tab McCausland, we’ve put together 11 tips you need to know before you schedule your engagement photo shoot:
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Pick a setting that suits your personalities. Tab McCausland recommends choosing a location that ts your personality. If you hate snakes, dirt, and basically anything outside, then you shouldn’t choose the woods for your engagement location. Are you both sports fans? Go to a local stadium. Did you meet at a carnival or fair? See if there’s one happening near you. Feel free to be creative!
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Relax. The most successful photos will feature the two of you in the most natural poses possible. In order to achieve that, you have to relax and (did we mention this?) have fun!
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Feel free to use signage. You can do a lot with props, including things like chalkboard signs that say, “I’m marrying him/her” or your wedding date.
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Consider hiring a stylist. This is another wonderful suggestion by Tab. As she points out, there are very few times in your life when you can justify hiring a professional to style you out. Your engagement photo session is one of them! Maybe have your wedding hair and makeup trial run on the day of your engagement shoot.
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Have a theme and relay this to your photographer. This is another helpful tip by Tab. Having a plan for what you want your ďƒžnished product to look like will ensure you will like the end result.
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Choose the right time of day. Most professional photographers will tell you that the best time of day for photos is about an hour before sunset.
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Get a good number of shots. Even if you have an idea for the perfect pose in your head, allow your photographer to take a variety of poses. You never know‌you may decide that you like a picture that you didn’t ever anticipate.
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Figure out what you want to do with your photos. Are you planning to publish a photo in the local paper? If so, ďƒžnd out the required dimensions for the photo. You could also use them for your Save the Dates, social media banners, and for creating keepsakes.
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PDA may be required. Engagement photos are meant to reďƒ&#x;ect your love for each other. It’s likely your photographer will request that you kiss, hug, and get close and comfortable for your photos.
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Style of dress varies. Consider the environment and your level of comfort when deciding how you want to be dressed in your engagement photos. There isn’t a right or wrong here…so wear what suits you. Tab did caution, however, that you don’t want to wear outts that clash.
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Thanks again Tab for your helpful insights and the beautiful images you shared with us. We’re sure everyone will find these tips handy as they plan their engagement photo sessions!
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When planning your honeymoon, the destinations can seem endless and overwhelming. Here at Perfect Wedding Guide we have made the selection a lot easier. On the Head Over Heels blog we featured a series of posts that showcased the best honeymoon destinations based on different criteria. Whether you are looking for the most luxurious white sand beaches, a budget friendly trip or somewhere with delicious foods, our lists will help.
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The photographer described it best by saying this event was a glamorous barn wedding. From the gold accents to the twinkle lights, Rachel and Paul’s wedding had every ounce of glam mixed in the rustic backdrop. The Attire: The bridesmaids were dressed in beautiful pale pink chiffon gowns, while the groomsmen all looked dapper in suits from Men’s Wearhouse. As an added touch, the bride attached her grandmother’s brooch to her bridal bouquet. The Scene: Rachel and Paul exchanged vows in front of several family and friends on that June 26th afternoon. As the ceremony drew to an end, the Oklahoma skies delivered one incredible sunset before the couple and their guests entered the reception space.
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choose to tie the knot away from home and the trend is only growing. Although planning a wedding from afar may seem like a headache, we’re here to tell you that may not always be the case!
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While all venues are beautiful, there’s nothing like having your wedding pictures taken in a unique locale. Somewhere that sparks conversation above and beyond “hey I’ve been to a million weddings there!
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Your mom wants to invite your great-aunt twice removed and your in-laws are insisting that you invite a step-cousin’s wife’s sister. Before you reach for that second glass of wine, take a second and consider the ease of planning a destination wedding and the smaller guest list that comes with it.
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At some point in the planning process, every bride wakes up in a cold sweat from a nightmare about bridesmaid dresses. Will everyone like them? Does the color match the napkins? Will they truly get to wear them again? Destination weddings typically mean a smaller wedding party, which means fewer decisions (or nightmares!) for you in the fashion department.
You’re already there! Quite literally, your honeymoon will start the second you step away from your reception. Spend your wedding night walking on the beach or taking in some nightlife - there’s no need to stress about transportation back to the hotel and preparing for your impending honeymoon trip. Let’s also not forget that many wedding destinations have great deals on wedding and honeymoon packages!
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Whether trying the knot in Italy, Hawaii or Mexico, you will always have a special place to retreat to for anniversaries, vow renewals, or just a romantic vacation together.
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Signature drinks are a fun and easy way to give your wedding a dash of individuality. As this option tends to be more budget friendly than others, more and more couples are now opting to skip the full bar altogether and instead showcase his or hers signature cocktails.
These are Something New for I Do’s top reasons to love signature drinks: Signature drinks help tie in your theme and add a trendy flare.
If your wedding is focused on a color palette rather than a theme, a great way to bring your palette full circle is selecting drinks by color, using glassware or garnishes that compliment your color choices. If you are having a brunch time wedding, consider having a bacon infused Bloody Mary served in a seasoned rimmed mason jar.
Choosing a signature drink over a full bar can help you save tremendously.
A well thought out bar with one or two signature drink options is a lot more cost effective than a fully stocked bar. Aside from the cost of liquor liability insurance and whatever fees your venue requires for bar service or BYOB packages, costs can quickly add up. When you opt for one or several cocktails, you’ll notice that you budget goes much further.
Your guests will love trying something new.
Do you have a signature sangria recipe? Or is there a new cocktail you and your fiancé have started making? You guests will love the opportunity to try new drinks without going out and purchasing them. You can even have non-alcoholic varieties for the youngsters. It is important to make your wedding as unique as you are, and the signature drink is one of the best ways to do it. Now it’s time to get creative! If you have any trouble, visit http://bit.ly/1KRXjYq for more recipes and inspiration.
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USE YOUR NAMES. Sure there may be several Jim and Johns out there, but using your name is just the first part of the equation. THROW IN A WEDDING WORD. It’s obviously your wedding day, so why not use a word that identifies it. Words like: Hitch, Wed, Tie the Knot, I Do, Wedding, etc. ALLITERATIONS ARE FUN. And simple to remember. Use something like #HarrisonsGetHitched or #WildWilsonWedding. SPRUCE IT UP WITH A RHYME. Consider your names and if they rhyme with any wedding related words. Is your new last name going to be Stewart? Shorten it a bit and go with #StewPartyof2. WE LOVE TO BE PUNNY. Think about using an idiom or a common phrase in your hashtag. You can switch out a specific word with your name to get the punny in there. KEEP IT SWEET. Sure you could use something like #StephanieMarriesDanielCrowder as your hashtag, but it’s better to keep your hashtag short and sweet. Doing so will eliminate any guests from making any grammatical errors when entering it in. This doesn’t mean you can’t use your names. But consider using #StephWedsDan16 instead. GO TO THE SOURCE. Once you’ve come up with the perfect hashtag, log in to Instagram and check it out. This will confirm that your creative genius is all yours! SPREAD THE WORD. One thing to keep in mind once you’ve selected your perfect wedding hashtag, is to make it known to your guests. Add it to your wedding invitations, on your wedding website and place signs around your venues.
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What do you envision when you think of your wedding day flowers? A beautiful arrangement of centerpieces filled with gorgeous fresh flowers that have a subtle aroma that set the perfect mood. Perhaps you see your bridesmaids carrying a bouquet filled with peonies and hydrangeas. One question you may not have asked yourself is if you should substitute fresh flowers for paper ones. Now don’t shake your head just yet. We have looked around every corner of the internet to find some pretty fabulous paper flower options that may have you changing your mind. But before we jump into all that beauty, we have made a list to help you better decide which type of flower you should use.
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HYATT PLACE BALTIMORE/INNER HARBOR
Love at rst sight–you’ll know it when you see it. At Hyatt Place, we want family and friends to have a special stay on your special day. We do everything from arrival gifts and welcome receptions to rehearsal dinners and next day brunches. We offer free Wi-Fi, roomy rooms and our a.m. Kitchen Skillet™ breakfast that’s free with your stay. With all that convenience, there’s sure to be plenty of love to go around. 410-929-7933 511 South Central Avenue • Baltimore, MD www.hyattplacebaltimoreinnerharbor.com amy.o’connell@hyatt.com 188
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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DREAMCATCHER STATIONERY Dreamcatcher Stationery creates personalized pieces just the way you dreamed by tailoring each design to capture the look, feel, and ambiance of your wedding day. We specialize in letterpress printing, foil stamping, and laser cut invitations. Lets get creative branding your wedding today!
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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 it’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 • Hanover, MD www.absoluteentertainment.com contactus@absoluteentertainment.com 193
CLUB OUZO ENTERTAINMENT
For almost 20 years, Club Ouzo Entertainment has provided professional wedding entertainment with the caring touch your big day deserves. By planning the day’s events with our clients, and finding out their musical tastes, we create a wedding experience that is fun and stress-free. Full dance floors, happy guests and a satisfied couple, those are our goals! “Solving the World’s Problems, One Song at a Time!” 443-829-2940 Serving MD, VA & PA www.clubouzo.com dean@clubouzo.com 194
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 195
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DANCE BETHESDA Since 2009, we have helped over 630 happy couples achieve their dream of the perfect wedding dance. Working in a fun lled atmosphere, together we create a dance that not only will you enjoy doing but your guests will long remember after your big day. We offer to choreograph your First Wedding Dance, lessons for the Wedding Party, private lessons, and more. Call today and schedule your FREE wedding consultation. 301-951-3660 www.dancebethesda.com info@dancebethesda.com
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80 WEST
80 West is a full service creative Wedding studio specializing in destination weddings. Our passion is bringing your dreams to realization. We bring unmatched attentiveness to the individual clients wishes and an experienced team with limitless capabilities. Photography, Video, in-house Makeup Artists to Design & Printing, 80 West is your one-stop solution in creating your Wedding day vision.
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ACCENT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PRODUCTION
Relax....we’ve got you covered! From our initial consultation all the way through the wedding day, you can expect personalized service, high quality work and affordable prices to fit any size wedding. Accent Photography & Video combines YOUR vision along with their 20 years of experience to create beautiful memories you are guaranteed to fall in love with.
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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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CATHERINE RAE PHOTOGRAPHY Catherine Rae Photography provides quality service along with amazing customer service and we believe in going above and beyond. Our mission is to effectively document your day and show the love and joy amongst your family and friends. Most importantly we understand it is not just about the dress and it is more about the person in and people around the dress. 240-339-5176 Upper Marlboro, MD www.catherineraephotography.com info@catherineraephotography.com
LUX PHOTOGRAPHY Lux Photography was founded out of my love for photography as an art form! Not the old stuffy everyone look at the camera and say cheese but rather a modern fun approach that allows us to capture your personalities. Relax, have fun, grab a drink… we’ll work with you to create a photography schedule that allows you to get those great images you are looking for while still enjoying your celebration. 703-966-0227 Serving VA, MD, DC, WV and beyond www.luxphotoservices.com agodlove@luxphotoservices.com 201
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JANET HALL EVENTS
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Janet Hall Events turns your vision and heart’s desires into reality for the perfect event by exceeding client expectations and de-stressing the process with our dedication and creative talents. We are a full service event planning company who prides ourselves on creating unforgettable memories and achieving a new level in grand entertaining. We also provide a unique educational tool for our brides called “Wedding Academy”.
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BLISSFUL BLESSINGS EVENTS “Brides, your dream day is our priority.” A renowned full-service planning + floral & design firm catering to your high end & high profile weddings, bridal showers, receptions, engagement celebrations, anniversaries, and vow renewals nationally, and destinations worldwide. Blissful Blessings Events serves as your wedding planning eclipse, illuminating your day through coordination, styling, floral design, and luxury rentals. 240-472-3049 www.blissfulblessingsevents.com myevents@blissfulblessingsevents.com
CREATIONS LLC CREATIONS LLC is the Washington Metro area Première Event Planning and Design Company. We are an award winning, multi-service, and Wedding Industry Expert Company. Why not allow our professionals to Create Your Special Moments That Last A Lifetime! Give us a call today.
301-537-7893 15638 Livingston Rd., Suite #3 • Accokeek, MD www.designsbycreations.com carla@designsbycreations.com 205
FTK~KONNECT EVENTS FTK~Konnect Events plans, designs and produces event tailored to your desired taste! We pride ourselves in creating and managing small/intimate events to large scaled events eectively. No matter what your budget is, our diverse team and group of vendors are ready to make your dream wedding come true! 443-622-5299 Owings Mills, MD 21117 www.ftkkonnect.com info@ftkkonnect.com
JAZZIE LADY, LLC JAZZIE LADY is a full service event planning, design, and coordination firm. We specialize in exquisite design, innovative style, and flawless execution of events. We will make your event memorable and will work with you every step of the way to ensure your big day (event) is everything you envisioned. An event that launches a couple on a journey that will last a lifetime. Let us take your vision and make it a reality. 703-346-8213 www.jazzielady.com gbrown5471@jazzielady.com 206
OMG HOSPITALITY OMG Hospitality is a premier event planning company. We believe each client and event is unique and our services should be as well. It’s all about the details and exceeding our client’s level of expectations. Each event no matter the size, we want to give you an OMG experience!
443-961-4664 P.O. Box 325 Edgewood, MD www.omghospitalityevents.com info@omghospitalityevents.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 210
GRAND HISTORIC VENUE
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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 211
HISTORIC SAVAGE MILL MANOR / THE GREAT ROOM
Choose a Victorian Manor or artfully restored 1820’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.
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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 • 800-786-7403 7477 McKaig Rd. • Frederick, MD www.morningside-inn.com info@morningside-inn.com 213
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 • Towson, MD www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com info@SheratonBaltimoreNorth.com 214
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 215
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THE BLACK HORSE INN 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
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 216
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
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
SPIRIT OF BALTIMORE Plan the wedding of your dreams with Entertainment Cruises where you’ll nd all-inclusive packages complete with menu, beverage and entertainment options, stunning skyline views and more. Have the wedding of your dreams at the most unique venue in the city. A talented wedding planner will help customize your celebration down to every last detail from owers to decor, the music, cuisine and more. 443-573-0356 575 South Charles St., Ste 501 • Baltimore, MD www.spiritcruises.com/baltimore ncarter@entertainmentcruises.com 218
TURF VALLEY RESORT Over the past 30 years, Turf Valley Resort 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 Resort, every dream can be fullled. 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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A TOUCH OF CLASS LIMOUSINES
Let us add A Touch of Class to Your Special Day … A Touch of Class Limousines has been specializing in weddings for over 15 years. On your special day, there is no substitute for experience. We offer packages to accommodate the needs of all of our wedding couples and offer one of the largest fleets in the area. Because this is your special day, we strive to make it perfect! 301-698-2650 7311 Grove Road, Suite X, • Frederick, MD www.ATouchofClassLimousines.com info@ATouchofClassLimousines.com 221
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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ALTERATIONS Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 183 BED & BREAKFASTS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 216 BRIDAL ACCESSORIES Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202, Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 183 BRIDAL ATTIRE Ann's Boutique 5709 Burke Centre Parkway Burke, VA 703-250-3100 www.annsboutique.com
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Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection 1848 Reisterstown Rd. Pikesville, MD 410-484-4600 www.robinsonbridal.com
Dreams Boutique, Inc. 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., #D Lorton, VA 703-339-6626 www.dreamsboutiqueinc.com
Blush Bridal Boutique 7332 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, VA 703-753-8303 www.blushbridalboutique.com
Ellie's Bridal Boutique 225 N Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-683-8697
Bobbie's Bridal Boutique 11258 James Swart Cir. Fairfax, VA 703-273-2629 Bridals by Natalie 210 Lee Street, #104 Alexandria, VA 703-751-8620 www.bynatalie.com Curvaceous Couture Bridal Collection 9130-T Red Branch Rd. Columbia, MD 410-740-7052 Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 183
Finishing Touches By Lorraine 906 Leona Ln. Herndon, VA 703-478-6070 Global Bridal Gallery, LLC 623 S Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-739-2743 www.globalbridalgallery.com Green & Blue Wedding Studio 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-223-6644 www.greenandbluedcweddings.com 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
You'Nique Chic Serving NYC, DC, N. VA 540-327-5774 www.youniquechic.net
Jeanette's Bride N' Tux Boutique 10386 Festival Ln. Manassas, VA 703-369-1998 www.jeanettesbride.com
BRIDAL CONSULTANTS Blissful Blessings Events 16701 Melford Boulevard, Suite 400 Bowie, MD 240-472-3049 blissfulblessingsevents.com see ad on page 205
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 Mary Kay Cosmetics - Heather Slifer 410-353-7773 www.marykay.com/heatherslifer
Creations, LLC 301-537-7893 www.designsbycreations.com see ad on page 205 FTK-Konnect Events 443-622-5299 www.ftkkonnect.com see ad on page 20, 21, 206 Honey Fete Upper Marlboro, MD 301-744-9336 www.honeyfete.com
Janet Hall Events Serving MD, DC, VA, DE and NJ areas 410-456-1356 www.janetlhallevents.com see ad on page 204 JAZZIE LADY, LLC 703-346-8213 www.jazzielady.com see ad on page 206 OMG Hospitality 443-961-4664 www.OMGhospitalityevents.com see ad on page 207 Weddings & Events Corner, The Serving DC, MD & VA 703-688-2311 www.theweddingseventscorner.com BRIDAL SHOWERS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 216
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Lisa Goodwin Serving Maryland/DC Area 202-573-1694 www.marykay.com/Lgoodwin46 see ad on page 172 225
Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 216 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 210 Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 212 BRIDAL SHOWS Calendar of Events for Wedding Shows see ad on page 30, 31, 32, 33 CAKES Ashley's Sweet Beginnings 800 Kenilworth Drive Towson, MD 443-791-8511 www.ashleyssweetbeginnings.com see ad on page 176 226
Maryland Cheesecake Company 410-804-5590 www.marylandcheesecake.com see ad on page 178 Stone House Cakery and Cafe 12 E. Baltimore St. Taneytown, MD 410-756-2100 www.stonehousecakeryandcafe.com see ad on page 179 CATERING Charm City Catering 600 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 410-669-9240 www.charmcitycatering.com see ad on page 177 Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 218 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 216 Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 216 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 210 Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street, Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 212
Morningside Inn 7477 McKaig Road Frederick, MD 800-786-7403 www.morningside-inn.com see ad on page 213
DANCE INSTRUCTION Dance Bethesda 301-951-3660 www.dancebethesda.com see ad on page 196
Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Road Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 218
Wedding Dance Specialists, The 703-626-7016 www.theweddingdancespecialists.com
Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 214 Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 410-465-1200 www.turfvalley.com/celebrations see ad on page 219 CEREMONY MUSIC Musical DJ's and Event Lighting 703-598-4433 www.musicaldjs.com see ad on page 195
DISC JOCKEYS Chrysis Entertainment 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #176 Washington DC 202-238-9011 www.chrysis.org Club Ouzo Entertainment Serving MD, VA & PA 443-829-2940 www.clubouzo.com see ad on page 194 Musical DJ's and Event Lighting 703-598-4433 www.musicaldjs.com see ad on page 195
ENGAGEMENT PARTIES Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 212 EVENT DÉCOR Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 181 Musical DJ's and Event Lighting 703-598-4433 www.musicaldjs.com see ad on page 195 FORMALWEAR Menguin 844-636-4846 www.menguin.com GIFT REGISTRY Bridal Registry 845-782-8730 see ad on page 185
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GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS Days Inn Westminster 25 South Cranberry Road Westminster, MD 410-857-0500 www.daysinn.com/westminster see ad on page 189 Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 210 Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor 511 South Central Avenue Baltimore, MD 410-558-1840 baltimoreinnerharborplace.hyatt.com see ad on page 188 Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 214
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Wyndham Baltimore Mt. Vernon Hotel 612 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 410-727-7101 www.wyndham.com see ad on page 215 HISTORIC MANSIONS / LOCATIONS USNA Alumni Association 247 King George St. Annapolis, MD 410-295-4000 www.usna.com/events see ad on page 219 INVITATIONS & ACCESSORIES Dreamcatcher Stationery Serving DC, MD and N. VA 202-930-2815 www.dreamcatcherstationery.com see ad on page 191
Adam Keshishian Jewelers 4405 Willard Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 301-951-5859 Almas Jewelers 14106 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 703-222-1104 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. 3610 King Street Alexandria, VA 703-379-6010
Put It On Paper Stationary P.O. Box 25782 Alexandria, VA 202-813-0577 www.putitonpaperstationery.com
Belle View Jewelers 1604 Belle View Blvd. Alexandria, VA 703-768-4900
JEWELRY Achikian Goldsmiths 140 Church St NW Vienna, VA 703-255-2255
Boone & Sons Inc 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC 202-785-4653
Charleston Alexander Jewelers 5924 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 703-931-6200 Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 183 Direct Jewelry Outlet 101 E Broad St. Falls Church, VA 703-534-2666 Dominion Jewelers 107 Rowell Court Falls Church, VA 703-237-6918 Eddie Greenan Jewelers Inc 6310-A Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA 703-644-3933 Eminence Jewelers 5756 Union Mill Rd. Clifton, VA 703-815-1384 Eminence Jewelers 9520 Main St. Fairfax, VA 703-764-3733
Eternity Jewelers 267 S. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 703-823-0691
Golden Renaissance Jewellers 2591 Crain Hwy Waldorf, MD 301-645-7478
Express Jewelers Ballston Common Mall Arlington, VA 703-351-7481
J W 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 Friendship Jewelers 3410 Idaho Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-362-7414 Gold Castle Jewelers 3834 International Dr. Silver Spring, MD 301-598-3898 Gold City Jewelers 451 Hungerford Dr # 107 Rockville, MD 301-838-8888
Jewelry By Design 2932 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 703-580-8880 John Greenan & Sons, Inc 6121 Backlick Rd, Suite B Springfield, VA 703-451-6000 John Greenan & Sons, Inc. 1314 Fenwick Lane Silver Spring MD 301-587-2717 Kenwood Jewelers 5110 Ridgefield Rd # 216, Bethesda, MD 301-656-7616
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Kripps Jewelers 10109 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 301-681-4980 Littman Jewelers St Charles Town Ctr. Waldorf, MD 301-705-8140 M Beem Jewelers 11730 Plaza America Dr., #120 Reston, VA 571-203-1350 Princess Jewelers 11520-G Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-231-6060 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
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Touch of Gold 202A Washington St. Occoquan, VA 703-490-4544 Town Jewelers, Inc. 3305 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-364-1900 Trousseau 306 Maple Ave. West Vienna, VA 703-255-3300 Unique Fine Jewelry, Inc. 825-A Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-294-0404 Van Doren Jewelers 4216 Merchant Plaza Woodbridge, VA 703-878-3456 Waldin Jewelers 6616 Springfield Mall Springfield, VA 703-922-9780 KITCHEN & COOKWARE Bridal Registry 845-782-8730 see ad on page 185
LIGHTING Club Ouzo Entertainment Serving MD, VA & PA 443-829-2940 www.clubouzo.com see ad on page 194 Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 181 LIMOUSINES & TRANSPORTATION A Touch of Class Limousines Serving DC, MD, VA, PA and WV 888-459-5322 www.atouchofclasslimousines.com see ad on page 221 An Extraordinar Limousine Services, Inc. 410-437-8200 www.bigcars.com see ad on page 222 LINENS Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 181
LUNCHEONS Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 210 Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 212 MOTHERS AT THE WEDDING Designs by Nicole 18115 Georgia Ave., #202 Olney, MD 301-570-4720 www.designsbynicoleonline.org see ad on page 183 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 PHOTOGRAPHY 80 West 443-803-5581 www.80West.com see ad on page 18,19,198 Accent Photography & Video Serving Baltimore/Washington Area 410-236-0699 accentphotographyandvideo.com see ad on page 199 Catherine Rae Photography Upper Marlboro, MD 240-339-5176 www.catherineraephotography.com see ad on page 201 Classic Photographers 888-637-2408 www.classicphotographers.com
GMS Photo and Video Serving MD, DC & Northern VA 410-419-1549 www.gmsphotos.com see ad on page IFC,22,23 Lux Photography 703-966-0227 www.luxphotoservices.com see ad on page 201 REALTOR Brian Block - RE/MAX Allegiance 5100 Leesburg Pike, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 703-626-0715 www.brianblock.com see ad on page 186 RECEPTIONS Algonkian Meeting Center 47001 Fairway Dr. Sterling, VA 703-450-4655 x102 www.nvrpa.org American Horticultural Society at River Farm 7931 East Boulevard Dr. Alexandria, VA 703-768-5700 x114 www.ahs.org
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American Legion Post 176 6520 Amherst Ave. Springfield, VA 703-440-0336 Atrium at NV Botanica, The 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct. Vienna, VA 703-255-3631 www.nvrpa.org 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
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Bethesda Marriott 5151 Pooks Hill Rd. Bethesda, MD 301-564-5066 www.marriott.com
Chantilly National Golf & Country Club 14901 Braddock Rd. Centreville, VA 703-631-9560 www.chantillynational.com
Bethesda Marriott Suites 6711 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 301-571-2218 www.marriott.com
Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc. 5115 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA 703-536-9656 x1
Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 216
Comfort Inn Hotel & Conference Center 4500 Crain Hwy Bowie, MD 301-464-0089 www.bowiemdhotel.com
Boswell Hall 6111 Columbian Way Bowie, MD 301-262-1041 www.boswellhall.com
Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 216
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD 301-962-1404 www.montgomeryparks.org
Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport 2200 Centreville Rd. Herndon, VA 703-674-0449 www.crowneplaza.com
Capital Hilton 16th & K St., NW Washington, DC 202-639-5717 www.hilton.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 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 Embassy Suites at Tysons Corner Atrium, The 8517 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 703-883-0707 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com
Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 210
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 14
Embassy Suites Dulles Airport 13341 Woodland Park Rd. Herndon, VA 703-464-4475 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Dept. Hall 4081 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 703-385-7877
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
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
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Foxchase Manor 8310 Chatsworth Drive 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, The 225 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 443-573-8444 www.thegrandbaltimore.com see ad on page 15, 211
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Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt, MD 301-441-3700 www.marriott.com
Hilton Arlington & Towers 950 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 703-528-6000 www.hilton.com
Hampton Inn Alexandria Old Town/ South 5821 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 703-329-1400 x150
Hilton Crystal City Reagan Natl. Airport 2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 703-418-6800 www.hilton.com
Harborside Hotel 6400 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 240-493-1019
Hilton Garden Inn Greenbelt 7810 Walker Drive Greenbelt, MD 301-474-7400 www.hilton.com
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 x106 www.hiddencreekcc.com Hilton Alexandria Mark Ctr 5000 Seminary Rd. Alexandria, VA 703-845-2649 www.hilton.com
Hilton Wash. DC N.Gaithersburg 620 Perry Parkway Gaithersburg, MD 301-591-9907 www.hilton.com Hilton Washington Dulles Airport 13869 Park Center Rd. Herndon, VA 703-834-1980 www.hilton.com Historic Properties Rental Services 9601 Courthouse Rd. Vienna, VA 703-938-8835 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs
Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 212 Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston 4610 North Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 703-243-9800 x7116 www.hiava.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 703-548-6300 www.holidayinn.com Holiday Inn Leesburg at Carradoc Hall 1500 East Market St. Leesburg, VA 703-771-9200 www.holidayinnleesburg.com Hyatt Arlington 1325 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 703-525-1234 x2210 www.hyatt.com Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes 12777 Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA 703-653-6020 www.hyatt.com
Hyatt Regency Bethesda 7400 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 301-657-6420 www.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents St. Reston, VA 703.925.8144 www.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Washington 400 New Jersey Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-719-8400 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
Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 301-258-6425 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ kentlandsmansion see ad on page 24, 25, 217 Key Bridge Marriott 1401 Lee Hwy. Arlington, VA 703-524-6400 www.marriott.com La Banque de Fleuve 321 St. John Street Havre de Grace, MD 410-942-1444 www.labanquedefleuve.com 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
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Liason Capitol Hill, The, 415 New Jersey Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-638-1616 www.affinia.com/hotels.aspx
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
Lightfoot Restaurant 11 N King St. Leesburg, VA 703-771-2233 x12 www.lightfootrestaurant.com
Middleburg Community Center 300 W. Washington St. (Rt. 50) Middleburg, VA 540-687-6373 middleburgcommunitycenter.com
National Press Club 529 14th St., NW Washington, DC 202-662-7522 www.press.org
Lyceum, The 201 S Washington St. Alexandria, VA 703-838-4994 www.oha.alexandriava.gov/lyceum Mayflower Hotel, The 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 202-347-3000 www.renaissancehotels.com McCormick & Schmick's 11920 Democracy Dr. Reston, VA 703-467-9533 www.msmg.com McCormick & Schmick's 8484 Westpark Dr. McLean, VA 703-848-8000 www.msmg.com
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Morningside Inn 7477 McKaig Road Frederick, MD 800-786-7403 www.morningside-inn.com see ad on page 213 Morrison House 116 South Alfred St. Alexandria, VA 703-838-8000 www.morrisonhouse.com Mount Vernon Inn, The 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. Alexandria, VA 703-780-0011 www.mountvernon.org
Occidental Restaurant, The 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-737-4147 www.occidentaldc.com Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 218 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
Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 214
Potomac Point Winery 275 Decatur Road Stafford, VA 540-446-2250 www.potomacpointwinery.com
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 900 S. Orme St. Arlington, VA 703-271-6619 www.sheraton.com
Potomac River Boat 205 The Strand Alexandria, VA 703-684-0580 www.potomacriverboat.com
Sheraton Rockville Hotel 920 King Farm Blvd. Rockville, MD 240-912-8200 www.sheraton.com
Renaissance Washington DC Dupont Circle Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Ave. Washington, DC 202-828-7779 www.renaissancehotels.com
Sheraton Washington North Hotel 4095 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, MD 240-965-4230 www.sheraton.com
Residence Inn By Marriott at Pentagon City 550 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 703-413-6588 www.marriott.com
Spirit of Baltimore 443-573-0356 www.spiritcruises.com/baltimore see ad on page 218 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 Resort 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 410-465-1200 www.turfvalley.com/celebrations see ad on page 219 Tysons Corner Marriott 8028 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 703-506-2448 www.marriott.com
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Washington Court Hotel 525 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC 202-628-2100 www.washingtoncourthotel.com
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles 14750 Conference Ctr. Dr. Chantilly, VA 703-818-3597 www.marriott.com
Willow Tree Inn, The 19550 Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg, MD 301/948-8832 www.thewillowtreeinn.com
Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Cir NW Washington, DC 202-842-1300 www.washingtonplazahotel.com
Westin Alexandria, The 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria, VA 703-253-8619 www.westin.com
Wyndham Baltimore Mt. Vernon Hotel 612 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 410-727-7101 www.wyndham.com see ad on page 215
Westin Tysons Corner 7801 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 703-394-2113 www.westin.com
REHEARSAL DINNERS Black Horse Inn 8393 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540-349-4020 www.BlackHorseInn.com see ad on page 216
Waterford at Fair Oaks 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Fairfax, VA 703-352-3200 www.waterfordreceptions.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
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Westin Washington DC City Center 1400 M St., NW 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
Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Rd. Dickerson, MD 301-349-5100 www.thecomusinn.com see ad on page 216
Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hunt Valley 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 410-584-1400 www.embassybaltimore.com see ad on page 210 Historic Savage Mill Manor 8502 Fair Street Savage, MD 301-725-4220 www.puttingontheritz.com see ad on page 212 Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor 511 South Central Avenue Baltimore, MD 410-558-1840 baltimoreinnerharborplace.hyatt.com see ad on page 188 Morningside Inn 7477 McKaig Road Frederick, MD 800-786-7403 www.morningside-inn.com see ad on page 213
Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com see ad on page 214 Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 410-465-1200 www.turfvalley.com/celebrations see ad on page 219 RENTALS Eastern Shore Tents & Events, LLC 161 Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 410-810-0686 www.estentsandevents.com see ad on page 181 Sperry Tents 1250 Maryland Ave. SW, Ste 503 Washington DC 202-484-1811 www.sperrytentsdc.com see ad on page 181
VIDEOGRAPHY Accent Photography & Video Serving Baltimore/Washington Area 410-236-0699 accentphotographyandvideo.com see ad on page 199 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 Mid Atlantic Video and Photography Productions 410-761-2554 www.MAVPP.com Video Express Productions Serving MD, VA and DC 703-836-7626 / 301-598-6096 www.videoexpresspro.com
Overhills Mansion, Circa 1897 916 S. Rolling Rd. Catonsville, MD 410-744-0040 www.overhillsmansion.com see ad on page 218 239
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