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Contents Winter 2022

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Planning

How to throw a superlative wedding

From the Editor Anything worth doing is worth overdoing

Obsessions

30 Maximalism Interior design inspo for your wedding 36 Footing the Bill How to talk to your parents about your budget

Trends we really, really like

14 Gloves Channeling Bridgerton because you can 16 Salt and Pepper Diamonds Rocks with a little something extra 17 Nails, Nails, Nails Glazed donuts + new French manis 18 Unexpected Florals Wrap them and stuff them inside

Get the Look

Head-to-toe style inspo from local couples 22 Mrs. Kate & Mr. Eric Gazzillo 24 Mrs. Rachael & Mr. Lee Price 26 Mrs. Susanna & Mr. Steven Bainbridge

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Real Weddings

The prettiest Bay weddings you ever did see 44 Emily Aguggia + Thomas Catinella The Oaks Waterfront Inn 48 Remi Maggio + John Dillon Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

64 Kelly Kolb + Dwaine Wintz Jr. Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island

52 Amanda Kerley + Brandon Myers Kent Island Resort

68 The Ultimate Wedding Guide A comprehensive listing of area venues, and other vendors you need to know

56 Samantha Scruggs + Bart Quinton Smith William Paca House

80 Name That View A venue guessing game

60 Maggie Perkins + Jake Jarboe The Tidewater Inn

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FROM THE EDITOR

hen I was interviewing our Real Weddings couples in August, I was struck by a common theme: when designing their weddings, many were told to consider how they decorate their homes. Why reinvent the wheel? What you love in one place can provide inspiration for what you love somewhere else. The worlds of interior design and wedding decor are merging, and one of the biggest trends we’re seeing in both is a move toward maximalist design. Consumers desire personality in big, busy strokes. Couples don’t need ‘permission’ for anything these days, but the more indulgent the experience, the better. Our top ways to manifest maximalism are on page XX.

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Since there’s no such thing as a free lunch, it’s wise to establish a budget before the blowout. Many couples receive financial help from their parents, but it can be a difficult topic to broach. We tackle the ins and outs of talking to your folks about footing the bill on page XX. Every issue, we search Maryland for the most gorgeous, inspirational wedding celebrations that have happened in the past year. 2022 did not disappoint: we found an Easton reception with the most romantic rattan bow napkin rings; a travel-inspired Navy wedding with enormous botanical arrangements, and a garden party in downtown Annapolis that ended on a boat. We hope these pages help to make the planning experience less stressful and more fun! A wedding is a beautiful thing, no matter what. All my best,

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OBSESSIONS

Trends we really, really like

GLOVES

SA LT A N D PE P P E R D I A MO N D S

N A IL S , N A IL S , N A IL S

U N E XP E C TED A R R A N G E M ENT S

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OBSESSIONS

Gloves In the olden days, white gloves were like custom koozies: marrying couples gave them out as party favors. While etiquette no longer dictates gloves for every guest, we’re excited that brides are donning them again. They’re effortlessly elegant and surprisingly versatile, with lengths and hues to suit every style.

Photos + design: Sarah James Photography Model: @condrea.me Attire: Ritual Unions Beauty: Manic Pixie Makeup Artistry Florals: Carried Away Florals & Events Jewelry: Eaarthbones Jewelry

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shorties

‘Epiphany’ pearly scalloped wrist-length gloves, $136, Kerry Parker Store

‘Nancy’ lace glove, $155, Cornelia James

Black mesh ruffle glove, $24, The Glove Girl

8-button WHAT’S WITH ALL THE BUTTONS? In the glove world, buttons are a unit of measurement used to measure the glove’s length. One button is similar to an inch, such that a 2-button (shortie) glove reaches to the wrist, an 8-button glove to the forearm, a 12-button glove to the elbow, and a 16-button (opera) glove White ‘Alana’ gloves, $158, Nana Jacqueline

‘Giorgi’ gloves, $650, Zwillinger’s

reaches to mid-bicep.

opera

‘Viviana’ silk gloves, $101, Carolina Amato

Modern opera gloves, $34, Anthropologie

‘Venetia’ tulle opera glove, $355, Cornelia James

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OBSESSIONS

Q&A with Constance Polamalu:

Salt and Pepper Diamonds The chief operating officer of Zachary’s Jewelers explains why these speckled, smoky stones are forever fun.

Is it true that salt and pepper diamonds can be more affordable than traditional diamonds? CP: Yes, they should be much

less expensive than diamonds with a higher clarity. There is a smaller market for imperfect diamonds, so that keeps the price lower. That said, the diamonds that have a particularly attractive display of inclusions can still command a higher price than one might ordinarily expect for the category. For example, a diamond that looks like a striking dalmation coat might trade higher than a stone that looks like a murky pond.

So, what are the drawbacks of salt and pepper stones? CP: Because of the inclusions in the stone, salt and pepper diamonds can be more brittle than traditional diamonds. For people like me, who are really hard on their jewelry, a salt and pepper diamond as an engagement ring wouldn’t work. But as an earring, I wouldn’t have issues. Wendy Hickok Photography

First things first: we’re a little confused. What are salt and pepper diamonds? Constance Polamalu: Salt and pepper diamonds

are heavily included diamonds. Unlike a traditional white diamond, which is flawless, these diamonds have something trapped in the crystal structure, which creates a peppered effect.

It seems salt and pepper diamonds are suddenly very desirable. Why now? CP: A few really smart designers found the beauty in salt

and pepper diamonds and started doing cool things with them! For a long time, people were really set in their beauty standards, but we’re seeing those standards change across the board. Consumers who are looking for something different and unique are [especially attracted] to salt and pepper diamonds. No two diamonds are alike ever, but that’s even more apparent with salt and pepper diamonds.

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Does brittle mean prone to breaking? What would happen if you wore a salt and pepper diamond ring every day? Yes,

most people know that diamonds are the hardest substance known to man and think that means they are indestructible. In reality, the Mohs Hardness Scale, where diamonds are ranked the hardest, refers to scratch resistance. Additionally, inclusions are an interruption of diamond structure, which can create more fragile sections of a diamond. Do you have any advice for someone looking to purchase this unusual stone? In my experience, it takes a little longer

to find the right one. The best way to start is with a picture, to make sure that we are on the same page about what is meant by “salt and pepper.” I also tell couples to keep an open mind. People often think they know what they want but they end up falling in love with something else.

OBSESSIONS

Nails, nails, nails GLAZED DONUT NAILS: This shiny-sheer trend from Hailey Bieber is yummy, but comparing manicures to Krispy Kreme is just plain mean. We’d advise getting both glazed donut nails and the real thing for your wedding day to avoid bouts of hangry.

THE NEW FRENCH MANI: Went to the gym and came back svelte. She’s thinner and wearing bold hues.

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OBSESSIONS

Alyssa Maloof Photography

Unexpected Arrangements The secret to French country style is that it is simultaneously chic and unfussy. These unexpected arrangements seem to follow that recipe: a potted plant makes a ceremony feel homey, while a baby’s breath-wrapped tree is striking in its simplicity. Florals these days skew big and bigger, but sometimes all you need is a little intrigue.

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At Crave Catering Co, we are of the belief that food should speak for itself. With the proper accents it may even shout for itself. Our menus display high quality and familiar ingredients that are shown a little love to take them over the top. We offer approachable menus that, while executed at a high level, are not unfamiliar to your guests. With a vast amount of experience with many cuisines, we can find the fit for you.

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GET THE LOOK

Head-to-toe style inspo from local couples

MRS. KATE & MR. ERI C G A ZZI L L O

M RS . R A C H A E L & M R. L E L A N D P RIC E

MRS. SUSANNA & M R . S T E V E N BA IN BRIDGE

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GET THE LOOK

Mrs. Kate Gazzillo DESPITE ATTENDING THE SAME ART PROGRAM

KATE JOKED SHE’D GET MARRIED AT THE GOVERNOR CALVERT

AND SHARING AN OCCUPATION, KATE AND

HOUSE AFTER SHE SUCCESSFULLY CRASHED A WEDDING THERE

ERIC DID NOT MEET ORGANICALLY. HINGE DID

WITH HER MOM, WHEN SHE WAS 18. SHE KEPT HER WORD AND

WHAT THEIR DEGREE COULDN’T.

THREW A DISCO GALAXY THEMED PARTY.

Gown: Zakaa Couture ‘Galaxy’, $2,800 Tiara: Faux and Bloom, $63 Veil: Zakaa Couture, $700 Bracelet: Alex & Ani ‘Soul Sisters’, $49 Shoes: Paradox London ‘Chandler’ heel, $93 Photos: Christa Rae Photography Hair + Makeup: Sarah Mason Style

“I was shopping at One Loudon at Christmastime, and saw my dress in the shop window. I literally gasped, stopped, and took a quick photo of it because I thought right there, ‘This is the dress I’m going to marry Eric in one day!.’ I kept it a total secret.”

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Mr. Eric Gazzillo

Tux: Miguel Wilson, $1,500 Socks: Hot Sox ‘Van Gogh’s Starry Night’, $14

“It was a fairytale dress experience from that first sight of ‘Galaxy,’ to working with Zakaa herself at every fitting.”

“We had talked along the way about how a tux might be the right vibe for our ‘disco galaxy’ theme, but we went in open minded to anything. They were so helpful and fun in the shop! Eric tried on a variety of sample jackets and thumbed through two books of customizations. But we both instantly knew the white, floral-patterned tux he tried on first was the one!”

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GET THE LOOK

Mrs. Rachael Price BOTH LEFT POOR IMPRESSIONS WHEN THEY MET THROUGH

RACHAEL DREAMED ABOUT A WHITE

MUTUAL FRIENDS IN CENTRAL PARK, BUT ROMANCE

COLUMNED HOUSE…AND THEN SHE

BLOOMED AFTER A CHANCE RUN-IN MONTHS LATER.

DISCOVERED KIRKLAND MANOR.

Gown: Truvelle, $2,300 Hair pins: Maison Sabben, $205 Earrings: Family heirloom Shoes: Prada Blue Chunky Heel (no longer available) Photos: Wolfcrest Photography Hair + Makeup: Updos For I Dos Florals: Petals and Promises Planner: Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events Venue: Kirkland Manor

“I surprised everyone by wearing a vintage crown headpiece down the aisle. My grandmother was a millinery designer for Sally Victor in NYC and made it circa 1970.” 24

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“My biggest splurge was my shoes. I love them and I have since worn them as a wedding guest with a matching monochrome suit.”

Mr. Leland Price

Suit: Indochino, $2,300 Tie: Otaa, Shark tie, $50 Watch: Longines Shoes: Cole Haan, 2.ZERØGRAND Wingtip Oxford, $200

“Lee had full artistic expression in his look. At first, I was not a fan of his shoes, but when everything came together, it was quite a look. I could not be more impressed!”

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GET THE LOOK

Mrs. Susanna Bainbridge MET IN COLLEGE WHILE AUDITIONING FOR THE MUSICAL THE

YEARS LATER, THE PAIR MARRIED AT

FANTASTICKS. THEY WERE ASKED TO PERFORM THE SHOW’S

SUSANNA’S CHILDHOOD HOME IN

LOVE SONG—STEVEN LANDED THE PART, WHILE SUSANNA

WESTMINSTER, WHERE HER HORSE

SHARED HER ROLE WITH STEVEN’S THEN-GIRLFRIEND.

CONVEYED SUSANNA TO THE CEREMONY.

“From the start, I knew I wanted seersucker to be a major texture

Gown: Lazaro, $3,700

in our wedding. I learned that the

Gown shop: Gamberdella Bridal

word is derived from a Persian phrase meaning ‘milk and sugar,’ and, from then on, I knew I wanted a wedding of ‘milk and sugar!’ The bridesmaids and groomsman all wore seersucker and I did my darndest to find seersucker shoes– thank you Chanel!”

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Earrings: ‘Dina’ earrings, BHLDN, $78 Shoes: Chanel via The RealReal, $317 Photos: Carly Fuller Photography Hair: Sandy Baker Makeup: Owen O’Donnell Flowers: Ole Thyme Gardener

Mr. Steven Bainbridge

“My dad gifted Steven his beautiful vintage Jos. A. Banks seersucker suit, and it fit perfectly! Our accent color was yellow (my favorite color) and our signature drink was mint juleps (our favorite drink; and song, by the Punch Brothers)–the fact that I found all of this in a real bowtie was astounding. It is Steven’s favorite bowtie to this day.”

Bow tie: ‘Mint Julep Afternoon’ yellow self-tie bow tie, Ties.com, $70

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PLANNING

How to throw a superlative wedding

FO O TI N G THE B I L L

M A XIM A L IS M

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FOOTING THE BILL

HOW TO

TA L K T O YO U R

PARENT S ABO UT

CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR WEDDING

BY J E S S I C A G R E E N S M I T H

Craft a vision Before you broach the subject with your parents, talk to your fiancé about the type of wedding you would like to have and what it might cost. Consider how much money you can afford to contribute as a couple, so you can set a realistic budget before you share your vision with others.

ne of the trickiest aspects of wedding planning is deciding on a budget, especially when there is a question of who might be footing the bill. Modern couples are different than their forebears, in that they often fund the festivities themselves. But that doesn’t mean traditional notions of who pays for what are eschewed by everyone. And therein, lies the rub. There is no definitive answer for how costs should be divvied up. You’re better off letting go of expectations and initiating a conversation with the involved parties head-on. According to the Knot 2021 Real Weddings Study

51% 49%

OF WEDDING EXPENSES are covered by family members

OF WEDDING EXPENSES are covered by the couple

Schedule a time to talk with your parents Give your parents a heads-up that you’re interested in discussing wedding finances, so they have plenty of time to prepare for the conversation and assess what they are able to contribute. You can open the discussion by sharing your plans and any research you’ve conducted, but don’t act as if you’re entitled to a specific amount. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversation started:

Do you want to help with the costs of our wedding? How much money would you like to contribute? How involved do you want to be in the planning? Do you have any expectations about how this money will be spent?

Try to land on a specific number Some parents won’t want to give a straight answer, for fear of disappointing their children. But it’s important to encourage your parents to be explicit. Vague responses like “We’ll make it work” will only cause undue stress as it’s impossible to make decisions without knowing the exact amount you’re receiving.

60% 33%

O F PA R E N T S AG R E E T O PAY F O R S P E C I F I C I T E M S (such as catering or venue costs)

WRITE A CHECK FOR THE CO UPLE TO SPEND (at their discretion)

Express your gratitude

Steer clear of comparing

If others are helping you to fund your special day, it’s important to keep them in the loop on major decisions. Don’t forget to say thank you, no matter how big or small the contribution is.

Finances are already a stressful topic, so don’t make it worse by discussing how much each side is giving and inciting a guilt trip. Unless you have an extremely intimate relationship with your in-laws, it’s a good idea to ask your significant other to talk to his or her parents alone. That way, nobody feels embarrassed about what they can or cannot give.

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT (Traditional Breakdown) Bride or Bride’s Family

Groom or Groom’s Family

Ceremony and reception venue

Rehearsal dinner

Catering

Reception alcohol

Florals and decor

Bride’s bouquet and men’s boutonnieres

Photography and videography

Officiant fees and marriage license

Bride’s attire

Groom’s attire

Groom’s ring

Bride’s ring

Transportation

Honeymoon

Stationery

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n case they didn’t tell you: Minimalism retired. We’re living in the age of cluttercore and cottagecore and weird girl aesthetic, which all boil down to one single theme: more is more. The people want excess, and purple, and paisley! Here are eight ways to live out your maximalist wedding fantasy.

Get busy Set the white tablecloths on fire and bring some pattern into your reception. Maximalist design is pro-frills, pro-color, pro-clashing. Meaning: pick what you like and, ideally, pick its most extreme form. For luxe linens, see BBJ La Tavola and Nuage Designs.

Choose a bold dress code We’ve moved way beyond black tie and semi-formal. Pick a color, any color, and see what your people do! Just be sure to include your attire expectations (as specifically as possible) on your invitation and website.

Switch up your setup Unconventional table configurations remind your guests this is no ordinary wedding. Our perpetual Pinterest covet is the super-long table that disappears into the sunset. It’s called a serpentine table and yes, it is very curvy.

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Enshrine your cake

Tall cakes are back, baby. More tiers mean more flavors to gorge on and a spectacular effect when your tribe walks into the reception. For further fanfare, create a cake display with a spiral stand or floating tiers.

Share your favorite things You could rent furniture or you could buy it to have forever and ever. In need of a new coffee table? Amazing giant bowl? Repurpose them for your wedding, so you can showcase your personal style and imbue your objects with instant nostalgic meaning.

7 5 Insert costume changes Maybe you have an alter ego that would appreciate a reception cameo or you’re finally admitting your dream gown is a touch stiff. Either way, a second look is a fun way to set the mood as you transition from ceremony to reception. Set aside 15 minutes minimum for your wardrobe switcheroo and don’t forget to clue in your vendor team, because you’ll want the pics.

Roll in style A getaway car is essential because you need a DD. Make it cool and suddenly you’ve got an epic photo opportunity. Blanchard Limousines rents a Rolls Royce Ghost, while Concours Vintage Limousine chauffeurs a white 1961 Silver Cloud II and a 1939 Wraith Limousine. If you’re looking to move a larger crew, the Towne Transport Trolley, with space for 23, is iconic.

Give good gifts Think less ‘Dollar Store’ and more ‘Santa.’ Pick pretty favors and pass on anything that will live in a junk drawer (or wilt on a shelf).

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The prettiest Bay weddings we ever did see

EMI LY AG U G G I A + THOMAS CATI N E L L A The Oaks Waterfront Inn

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REAL WEDDINGS

INSPIRED BY AN ANEMONE FLOWER WEDDING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 150

Emily Aguggia + Thomas Catinella The Oaks Waterfront Inn | Astrid Photography

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I N SI CKNE SS + I N HE A LT H Emily and Thomas met during their first year of law school, but became close while on a study abroad trip to Rome. “I liked that he was very smart; he always had these random facts in his back pocket about Italian history,” she says. Emily was also impressed by Thomas’ nurturing personality. They had adjacent hotel rooms, and Thomas would bring Emily breakfast every morning and kept her mini fridge stocked with Diet Cokes. When Emily got sick on a weekend trip to Venice (technically, the couple’s first date!), Thomas was the person who nursed her back to health.

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A V ENUE NEAR MOM Emily considered throwing a wedding in New York, but when she started planning, COVID restrictions had the state on lockdown. The Eastern Shore, where her parents had just bought a house, was more open. Plus, having started a demanding job as a federal prosecutor, Emily knew she would need to rely on her mom for a lot of help. “If the wedding was in Maryland, it would be easier for her to meet vendors,” Emily explains. Emily and her mom quickly settled on the Oaks Waterfront Inn as the site for the ceremony and reception. “We loved that we had the whole venue to ourselves and that it had both indoor and outdoor spaces,” she says.

Emily had a hard time choosing a first dance song, but ultimately picked “Latch” by Sam Smith because of the romantic lyrics.

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T H E ‘PA NDA’ MOTIF Bold colors are not Emily’s thing, so she selected a neutral palette mixing whites and ivories, with touches of black. On the recommendation of a family friend, she hired Devon Pearce of Pineapple Productions to bring her vision to life. “From mini insert cards in the invitation suite, to the bridesmaids’ bouquets and dinner table centerpieces, to the hand-painted cookie favors, Emily’s favorite flower, the Marianne Panda Anemone, was woven throughout her wedding,” Devon says.

AN ‘ E XCE P TI ON AL’ B AND One especially superlative vendor, Emily says, was Veronica Martell and the City Social Band. They were hard to book (they had recently broken up because of COVID), but worth the added effort. “Our guests still talk about how good the band was, to this day,” Emily says.

THE DETAILS

LO V E LIBS Guests were invited to fill out a “Love Lib” for Emily and Tom, as part of the guest book designed by Cheree Berry Paper. Inspired by the popular “Mad Libs” game, these “Love Libs” prompted friends and family to think about the secret to a [adjective] marriage, or how Tom should surprise Emily with [noun] when he walks in the door before whisking her away to [verb]. Since both Tom and Emily are lawyers, the most personalized “Love Lib” asked guests to describe how [noun] is evidence of Emily and Tom’s love for each other.

B R ID E ’S GO W N : CA R O L I N A H E R R E R A ( DE S I G N E R ) + M A R C I NGR A M ATE L I E R ( SH OP ) B R I D E’ S HA IR + M A KE U P: L O U STE V E NS GL A M S Q U A D CA L L IGR A P HY: L A U R A H OOPE R C A L L I G R A P H Y E NTE RTA INM EN T: V E R ONI C A M A R T E L L + CI T Y SOC I A L B A ND FAV OR S : I TTY B I TTY B AK I N G C OM PA NY FL OR A L S : A M A RYL L I S DE S I G N S L IGHTING: DI G I TA L L I GH TI NG P HOT OG R A PH Y: A STR I D PH OTO G R A P H Y P L A NNING: PI N E A P P L E PR ODU C TI ONS R EN TA L S : PE R FE C T SE TT I N G S STATIO NE RY: CH E R E E B E R RY PA PE R V EN U E: T H E OA K S WATE R F R O N T I N N VID E O GR A P HY: S H A K I N G H A NDS PR ODUCT I O N S

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WEDDING DATE: JUNE 11, 2022 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 165

Remi Maggio + John Dillon Chesapeake Bay Beach Club | Kir2Ben Photography

FAVE DETAILS: THEIR LUGGAGE TAG ESCORT CARDS

SYRACUSE SUD S Growing up in Syracuse, NY, Remi and John had definitely met before. Their high schools were across the street from one another, they had mutual family friends, and they had attended some of the same parties. But it wasn’t until one freezing night in December 2014 that they actually had the chance to talk. They closed down the bar, talking about their missed connections and what was coming after they finished college. John was headed back to the Naval Academy, while Remi was flying to Nashville, which meant their first date didn’t occur for another six weeks. With 700 miles between them, they settled for a first date weekend, which turned into a week-long staycation when Nashville was hit with a legendary ice storm and John’s flight was cancelled.

Remi and John paid homage to John’s career in naval aviation with decor elements, like a luggage tag seating chart and table names referencing favorite places the couple had visited together.

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W E L COM E TO THE B AY An Annapolis wedding meant a destination wedding for all their guests, so Remi and John wanted to ensure their reception included all the quintessential Bay elements. “The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club was everything we could have dreamed of, from the beautiful views to the exceptional service and amazing food,” Remi says. The reception venue was the couple’s biggest splurge, and they had zero regrets. “It mattered the most to us to make sure our guests were well taken care of and left with nothing but great memories from the evening.”

Since Remi was living out-of-state in Washington, she enlisted Caitie Hanrahan of Betty Lou Events to help her plan. “There is no way I could have done anything without Caitie,” Remi says. “She was so knowledgeable and connected.”

G O IN’ TO T H E C H APEL John worked as a tour guide at the Naval Academy the first summer the couple dated, so one weekend, he took Remi on a private tour of the grounds. “When we got to the USNA chapel and he opened the doors, I had a huge moment of butterflies seeing him there with the altar in the background,” Remi says. “Although it was still very early in our relationship, I couldn’t shake the feeling that one day, we would be back.” When they started planning their wedding, Remi found out the sentiment was mutual; getting married at the chapel was one of the easiest decisions they made.

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2 7 32 DR ESS E S Remi tried on an impressive 32 dresses at Klenfield Bridal before saying ‘yes’ to the very first one she tried on, a silk chiffon ballgown by Anne Barge. “I still can’t believe it myself, but no other dress made me feel the way that first one did,” she says.

A FO RG O TT EN HEIRLOOM Remi was devastated that her grandmother, who passed away in February 2021, couldn’t be at her wedding, so it was all the more special when Remi’s father discovered a pearl heart brooch of hers tucked away. “No one in my family remembered that it existed, but the day before my father left for our wedding, he was looking for a pair of cufflinks his father had given him in 1990,” Remi explains. “He opened an old jewelry box and the brooch was right there staring back at him. She was with us all day as I pinned the brooch to my bouquet.”

L AST M I N U T E SON G S WA P Remi and John knew they wanted their first dance song to be country, since their relationship started in Nashville. They took private dance lessons and started to choreograph a routine to “Dance with Me” by Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini, but ended up scrapping everything the day before their wedding, when they heard “You” by Dan + Shay for the first time. “We immediately knew it was more us,” Remi says.

THE DETAILS B R I D E ’ S G OW N : ANNE BARGE (DESIGNER) + KLEINFELD BRIDA L B R ID E ’S R E CE P TIO N O U TFIT: A L E X I A M A R I A B R ID E ’S J E WE L RY: OL I V E + PI P E R BR I D E’ S SH O E S: MAN OLO BLAH NIK HAIR: U P DO S FO R I DOS MAK EUP: M A K E U P B Y SH I R I N ( B R I DE ) + B E A U TY B Y J A C S ( B R I DE SM A I DS) CA KE + D E SSE RT S : K U PCAKE S & CO. CA LLIGRAPHY: ST EP HANIE GOU LD C A LLIGRAP H Y A ND DE SI GN M U SIC: J U L I E K U R ZAVA + M ONTE M A X W E L L ( C E R E M ONY) + M I X I N G MA RY LAN D (R E CE PTION ) F LO RIS T: ST EELC UT FLO W ERS GRO O MSM E N ATTIR E : GE NTU X L IGHTING: E V E NT DYNA M I C S L INE NS: B B J L I NE N P L A N N I N G : B E T TY LOU E V E NTS P H OTO BO O T H: AC T IVE P HOT O BOOT H PHO TO GR A P HY: K I R TU B E N PH OTOGR A PH Y R E NTA L S: SE L E C T E V E NT GR OU P ( TA B L E WA R E ) + PR E TTY LITTLE WE D DING C O . (DEC OR) S TAT IO NERY: RUBY T H E FOX TR A NSP O RTATIO N: TH OR OU GH B R E D SE DA N, VA N & B U S VE NU E S: U .S . N AVA L A C A DE MY (CE R E MON Y) + C HESAP EAKE BAY BEAC H C LU B (REC E PTI ON) VID E O GR A P HE R : R I V I ON W E DDI NG FI L M S

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WEDDING DATE: JULY 22, 2022 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 225 FIRST DANCE SONG: “IRIS,” AS COVERED BY MATT HANSEN

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Amanda Kerley + Brandon Myers

TIME SPENT BUILDING THEIR PHOTO WALL: 10 HOURS

Kent Island Resort | Kemp Collective

HOW THE Y M E T Brandon and Amanda met at Anne Arundel Community College in 2013. He was the “kid” (three years younger than her) who sat behind her in math class. At the time, the age gap was a deterrent, so much so that Brandon wasn’t even on Amanda’s radar. But when Brandon messaged Amanda on Facebook two years later, she said yes to bagels. Brandon proposed on August 9, 2021, the night they moved into their first home in Severna Park.

I SO SOM E P L ACE W OND E RFUL Amanda found Kent Island Resort through a Google search. “We weren’t sure what we were looking for, only that we wanted our venue to feel ‘right,’” she recalls. “I loved the fact that I could make the Farmstead my own. It is a beautiful barn structure with warm, neutral colors that enhance whatever vibe you are going for.”

Brandon and Amanda picked out childhood photos of them with their dads to iron onto the back of their ties. “It was a sweet touch and a great keepsake for them to remember such a special day,” Amanda says. What’s Up? Weddings

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I N NEO N LIG HTS Amanda envisioned an organic, effortless feel for her wedding day, with baby’s breath, wood details, and greenery. To help with the July heat, she ordered wooden fans from Amazon that were placed on every seat. Most of the decor was DIY, from the wooden coaster escort cards her brother-in-law laser-cut to the photo wall Amanda and Brandon built and outfitted with faux flowers, balloons, and a “Better Together” neon sign, also purchased on Amazon. “We had so much fun building it and so many laughs through the trial and errors,” Amanda says.

B R IDE K NO WS BEST Amanda discovered her Made With Love gown on Instagram. “I immediately fell in love with it,” she says. “I loved the 3D lace, the little bit of sparkle, the low back, and the intricate details of the skinny straps…it was everything!” She made an appointment to try the gown on at Lovely Bride and was not disappointed. The second dress she tried on that day, it was “everything she hoped for and more.”

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T H E C US TO M BAND ANAS Personalized bandanas are a Kerley tradition that go all the way back to Amanda’s aunt’s wedding, when her brothers wore the table napkins on their heads like bandanas. Every Kerley wedding since then has had a table napkin moment, only this time Amanda’s dad leveled up. “Brandon and I are big into fishing, so my dad got a graphic of a fishing boat with us and our dog Charlie printed on bandanas, along with our names and wedding date. It was a great keepsake not only for us but all our guests.”

“We practiced dancing so many times at home because we were nervous to dance in front of that many people. As soon as [our song]

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One of the best experiences of the day, Amanda says, was their sunset photo session. “It was such a treat for Brandon and me to take a moment to ourselves and do sunset portraits. Taking that time not only gets you beautiful pictures but also lets you step back and take it all in. It was an amazing feeling walking in the fields and looking at how beautiful the venue was and at all who came to celebrate us!”

was like we were in our own world together and like no one else was around.”

THE DETAILS B R ID E ’S GE TTING R E A D Y O U TFIT: L U NYA B R ID E ’S GO WN: M A DE W I TH L OV E ( DE SI GNE R ) + L OV E LY B R I DE DC ( SH OP) B R ID E ’S B E A U TY: E A ST C OA ST B R I DA L ( H A I R ) + B E A U TY B Y J A C S ( M A K E U P) B R ID E ’S J E WE L RY: OL I V E + PI PE R ( E A R R I NGS) B R I D E’ S VE IL : L OV E LY B R I DE DC B R ID E ’S SHO E S: SA M E DE L M A N B R ID E SM A ID D R E SS ES : B H L DN CA KE : B L U E C R A B C U PC A K E S D J : C OSM I C SOU NDS E NTE R TA I NM E NT FL O R IST: R H ONDA K A PL A N GR O O M + GR O O M SM E N ATTIR E : M E N’ S WA R E H O U S E INVITATIO NS: M I NTE D ( PA PE R GOODS) + A R TI SA I R E ( WA X SE A L STA M P) P HO TO GR A P HY: K E M P C OL L E C TI V E SE ATING CHA RT: K E R L E Y SI GNS VE NU E : K E N T I SL A ND R E SOR T VID E O GR A P HE R : SA M B R E W E R

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PA R A D I N G D O W N P R I N C E G E O R G E S T R E E T WEDDING DATE: JUNE 3, 2022 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 90

Samantha Scruggs + Bart Quinton Smith

FAVE BITES: POPCORN + BOOZY SLUSHIES ABOARD THE HARBOR QUEEN

William Paca House | Britney Clause Photography

L OND ON CAL L I N G Although Sam hails from Maryland, she was living in London when she met Bart the modern way, on Bumble. Their chemistry was instant; holed up in a cozy Chelsea pub, they chatted for hours, sharing gin and tonics and a kiss(!) before the night was done.

THE M ARYL AND P I E CE OF THE P UZ Z L E Sam and Bart were thrilled to show their friends and family from the UK the part of the world where Sam grew up. “We both loved the classic, colonial look of the William Paca House & Gardens (and didn’t want the party to end too early!), so we looked at where we could extend the celebration,” they said. A sunset cruise aboard the Harbor Queen was an easy decision. “It’s a true Annapolis icon! We loved the charm of the Harbor Queen, lined with life jackets along the ceiling on the bottom deck and an open top deck to enjoy the Maryland views.”

Sam and Bart thought up a savvy way of selecting their first dance song, “Itty Bitty Pretty One” by Thurston Harris. “No matter if we are in good spirits or bad moods, we often dance to this song in the kitchen!” Bart says.

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A CR O SS TH E POND PLANNING Planning a Maryland wedding from the UK had its challenges; Sam and Bart did many late-night calls with vendors and committed to both of their venues with only a FaceTime tour. They credit Sam’s parents for doing the physical labor of visiting venues when they could not. Their best advice? “Take each item day by day! It is all worthwhile.”

T HERE’S A SQUASH IN THOSE FLO W E RS Sam favored bold colors and unconventional accents, like the fruits and vegetables she asked her godfather, Domingo Vega, to incorporate into the table arrangements. Her bridesmaids all chose vivid, patterned dresses and for party favors, the couple doled out citrus-shaped candles from Esh, a British designer that Sam loves. “It was important to us to have elements at the wedding represent our style and what we would have in our home,” Sam says. Other favorite brands that made cameos at the wedding were Matilda Goad (a giant clam shell, to hold cards), Sarah Goodwin Design (‘Q’ and ’S’ prints), and Bridie Hall (alphabet pen holder).

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N O RO O M F OR THAT TRAIN Sam tried on many dresses, but none of them had the “wow factor” she was after until she slipped on a mermaid gown from Vera Wang’s Iconic line. “It was nothing to the simple dress I had envisioned,” she says. Her second gown, the Stella gown by Bronx and Banco, was a matter of necessity when she realized her ceremony gown wouldn’t fit on the boat!

“[Afterwards], our friends mentioned that every time they were about to leave the dance floor, the Timmie Metz Band started playing another amazing tune and they just couldn’t go!” Bart says. “They were awesome.”

W E D D I NG KRE W E Sam and Bart agree that the most spectacular part of their day was the walk from the William Paca House to the Harbor Queen. Unbeknownst to their guests, they hired the Naptown Brass Band to provide a musical accompaniment as they paraded down the streets of Annapolis. “It was truly pure joy,” Sam says. “We received waves from people outside of their homes, cheers from people dining outside, and congratulations from the many boats parked along the harbor. To top it all off, it was the most perfect Annapolis sunset. The parade by Naptown Brass Band turned into an unexpected street party with all our guests involved! It was an experience to remember.”

THE DETAILS B R ID E ’S GO WN: V E R A WA NG ( C E R E M ONY) + B R ONX A ND B A NC O ( R E C E PT I O N ) B R ID E ’S HA IR + M A KE U P : R U M OR S SA L ON CATE R E R : C R E ATI V E C U I SI NE C A K E: PAT T I K A K E B A K E RY E NTE RTA INM E NT: NA PTOW N B R A SS B A ND ( PA R A DE ) + TI M M I E M E T Z B A ND/WATE R SH E D E NTE R TA I NM E NT ( R E C E PTI ON) FAVO R S: E SH C A NDL E F L OR I S T: TH E B R I DE ’ S GODFATH E R , DOM I NGO V E GA GU E ST B O O K: SL OA NE STATI O N E RY O FFICIA NT: V I B R A NT C E R E M ONI E S P HO TO GR A P HY: B R I TNE Y C L A U SE PH O T O G R A P H Y R E NTA L S: R E NTA L S TO R E M E M B E R STATIO NE RY: PA PI E R VE NU E : W I L L I A M PA CA H OU SE & GA R DE N ( C E R E M ONY + DI NNE R ) + WATE R M A R K J OU R NE YS ( R E CE P T I O N )

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GRACEFUL GRANDMILLENIAL WEDDING DATE: MAY 21, 2022 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 120

Maggie Perkins + Jake Jarboe

FAVE DETAIL: THE CHAMPAGNE CART THAT BECAME A CAKE CADDY

Tidewater Inn | Kimberly Florence Denn

TE RP HAV E & TE RP HOL D Mutual friends introduced Maggie and Jake to one another in 2014, while both were students at the University of Maryland. They bonded over nights out at their favorite college bar, RJ Bentley’s, and at football tailgates. “We were lucky to have so much in common, between growing up as Maryland kids and learning that each other’s families spent the summers in Rehoboth Beach,” Maggie says.

THE CHARM I N G I N N The Jarboes wanted to find a venue that would allow them to celebrate all weekend long. They considered options in Rehoboth, but quickly realized that transportation there would be a hurdle. “Our incredible planner, Alex, took our vision for a weekend of coastal fun and suggested the Tidewater,” Maggie explains. The couple fell in love with the inn as soon as they laid eyes on it. “The town of Easton looks like a movie set; it has amazing stores and restaurants and the most charming homes and streets,” Maggie says. “Melanie, the Tidewater Inn’s coordinator, and her entire team are the kindest people and made our weekend so easy.”

Alex encouraged Maggie and Jake to name their guest tables after their favorite places. She commissioned an artist to make sketches of each place for the escort wall, which said, “This Must be the Place,” as a nod to one of their favorite bands, The Talking Heads.

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A D A SH O F GRAND MA CHIC Maggie went for a classic, grandmillenial aesthetic with soft pastels, lots of greenery, and a black-andwhite checkered dance floor. “I had so much fun working with Alex on all of the small details—bow napkin rings, a watercolor crest, and a beautiful map of our favorite places in the DMV, [which we] put in the guests’ welcome bags with their weekend itineraries,” she says.

P RE TTY P O U R S Maggie and Jake didn’t want a “typical wedding band” and instead hired the Benderz, a Dewey cover band. “They made the night!” Maggie says. “They learned our dance songs, and then kept the party going with their incredible energy.”

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Alex Nesterak also brought Jake’s dreams to life with a draft beer bar, courtesy of White Glove Rentals, which was situated in the garden during the reception. “It was an awesome spot for people to hang out, [enjoy] a beer, and smoke a cigar,” Maggie says. Jake coordinated with a favorite brewery, Dewey Beer Company, to provide the beverages.

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THE G RAND P RE V I E W Maggie and her mom started working on the design for her wedding a year in advance. “We met Alex at the Tidewater Inn and got to hear all of her amazingly creative ideas while we walked through the space,” Maggie says. A few weeks later, Alex presented the couple with a design plan and organized a sample day for them to see everything in person. “It was so cool to get a preview of the tablescape and florals!” Maggie says.

M OST VAL UAB L E V E ND O R Maggie and Jake also looked to their planner for help finding vendors. “It was such a relief,” Maggie says. “We knew that she trusted each one from working with them previously, which helped us to feel super comfortable.” Maggie says her photographer, Kimberly Denn, was especially standout. “There aren’t words to describe how much we adore our photos and how perfectly she captured the day. Kimmie and her husband Andrew were so fun to be around, and their energy is unmatched. Kimmie even surprised us with a beautiful, framed portrait delivered to our house soon after the wedding!”

THE DETAILS B R I D E ’ S G OW N : ALLIS ON W EBB (DESIGNER) + GAMBERDELLA B R I DA L ( SH OP) B R ID E ’S R E CE P TIO N D R E SS: A L E X I A M A R I A B R ID E ’S HA IR + MA K EU P: MA B AR TISTRY CA KE + D ES S ERT S : BUT T ERC REAM BA KESHO P CA L L IGR A P HY: QU I L L A ND PA PE R C A L L I GR A PH Y D O G CA R E : FU R E V E R A ND A LWAY S D OG A RTW ORK: E ME R ALD H OUND DES IGN AND PLANNING: ALEXAN DR A NE STE R A K E V E NTS E NTE RTA INM E NT: C H E SA PE A K E STR I NGS ( C E R E M O N Y ) + T H E B E N D E R Z (R E CE PTION ) FLO RIS T: FLORAL AND BLOOM GRO O M’S ATTIR E : B R OOK S B R OTH E R S GR O O M SM E N ATTIR E : TH E B L A C K TU X INVITAT I ON S : E MPR E S S S TATIONE RY LIGHT ING: ON Y O U R MA RK LIGHT ING LINE NS: NU A GE DE SI GNS L IVE PA INTING: B Y B R I TTA NY B R A NSON P HO TO GR A PH Y: K IM B E R LY F LOR E N CE D E NN RENTALS : EA ST ERN SHORE T ENT S AND E V E NTS + W H I TE GL OV E R E NTA L S VE NU E : TI DE WATE R I NN VID E O GR A PH ER : R I VI O N W E D D ING F ILMS W E DDING MAP: LA NA DREA MS

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Kelly Kolb + Dwaine Wintz, Jr. Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island | Brooke Michelle Photography WEDDING DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2021 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 95

NO W ORD S Kelly and Dwaine matched on Hinge and had their first date at a ramen bar. Initially, Dwaine was so quiet that Kelly was worried he wasn’t having a good time. But his reserved demeanor was a cover for his surprise. “He later told me he was shocked that he had finally found someone he could see himself spending the rest of his life with,” Kelly says.

THE W YL D E R HOTE L Early in their relationship, Kelly and Dwaine attended a friend’s wedding in Cape Cod, which ended up providing a lot of the inspiration behind their own celebration. While they chose to stay closer to their Virginia home, they set out to find a venue that captured that casual, coastal ambience. They found the Wylder Hotel and fell in love with its lush green lawn, sailboat scenery, and chic crab shack restaurant. “It was the perfect mix of classy coastal, with a laid back ‘no shoes necessary’ kind of feel,” Kelly says.

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P E TT I C LO SE Kelly picked her dress years in advance—the only problem was that it was way outside her price range! She took the essence of her dream gown and headed on down to BHLDN, where she was able to find a gown with a lace bodice and similar silhouette. “When I tried it on, it wasn’t love at first sight because something wasn’t quite right,” she says. “I realized that it needed a little more fluff and body in the skirt, so I purchased a petticoat to go underneath. After that it was finally the dress that I had been dreaming of!”

Dwaine insisted on a fall wedding because, in his words: “I sweat too much to be outdoors in a suit on my wedding day in the summertime.”

THE I R FAV ORI TE SONG S A big John Legend fan, Kelly knew she wanted to do her first dance to one of the R&B star’s lesser-known songs. While making Valentine’s Day dinner, Dwaine suggested “Stay With You”—the sweet lyrics reminding him of their upcoming promise to “stay with you…through the ups and the downs.” For the processional, Kelly alluded to her love of rom-coms with the Crazy Rich Asians version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Kina Grannis.

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HOM E M AD E HOM I L I E S One of the couple’s favorite memories from their wedding was writing their own vows and having Dwaine’s dad officiate the ceremony. “[While both tasks] were a little daunting, it made our wedding feel so much more personal and meaningful to us,” Kelly says.

D ANCE AL L N I G HT Kelly and Dwaine anticipated spending the majority of their night out on the dance floor, so splurging on a live band instead of a DJ was a no-brainer. “We both love the energy that a live band brings to a wedding,” Kelly says. That Dwaine joined the band onstage to perform his go-to karaoke song only made the decision even more worthwhile. “It was goofy and playful and the perfect way to end the night!” Kelly says.

THE DETAILS B R I DE ’ S GOW N : BH LD N BRIDE’S BEAUT Y: VINTAGE VEILS CAKE: M I L L STR E A M FA R M CHA RTE R B O AT: W OR K I NG GI R L C H A R TE R S E NTE RTA IN MEN T: G O L D CITY (CH AS E E NTER TAINMENT ) F LO RIS T: SHER W O OD FLO R I ST P HO TO GR A P HY: B R OOK E M I C H E L L E PH OTOGR A PH Y TA B L E NU M B E R S + S I G N A G E: A MY S CR IPTS CALLIGR AP HY VENUE: W Y LDER HO T EL T ILGHMAN I SL A ND

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Admiral of the Bay Annapolis; 410-263-5196 Admiralofthebay.com Max Guest Count: 225 Annapolis Bay Charters Annapolis; 1-800-991-1776 Annapolisbaycharters.net Max Guest Count: 120 Annapolis Inn 144 Prince George Street 410-295-5200; Annapolisinn.com Max Guest Count: 20 Outdoor Location: Yes (garden) Water View: No Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second Street 410-295-0104; Amaritime.org/rent-our-venue Max Guest Count: 170 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Annapolis Waterfront 80 Compromise Street 888-773-0786; Annapoliswaterfront.com Max Guest Count: 600 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Annapolis Wedding Chapel 1625 Old Generals Highway 410-266-1440; Annapolisweddingchapel.com Max Guest Count: 24 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Annapolis Yacht Club 2 Compromise Street 410-263-9279; Annapolisyc.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin Street 410-216-6180; Bdmuseum.com Max Guest Count: 125 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Best Western 2520 Riva Road 443-837-3602; Bestwestern.com Max Guest Count: Call for details Outdoor Location: Call for details Water View: No

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Blackwall Hitch 400 Sixth Street 410-263-3454; Theblackwallhitch.com Max Guest Count: 45 (Gathering Room); 25 (Deck) Outdoor Location: Yes (tent available) Water View: Yes (w/out tent) Boatyard Bar and Grill 400 4th Street 410-216-6206; Boatyardbarandgrill.com Max Guest Count: 90 standing or 40 seated Outdoor Location: Seasonal Water View: No The Byzantium Event Center 2747 Riva Road 240-204-1190; Thebyzantium.org Max Guest Count: 600 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Carrol’s Creek Cafe 410 Severn Avenue 410-263-8102; Carrolscreek.com Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

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Chart House 300 Second Street 410-268-7166; Chart-house.com Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: No Water View: Yes Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center 6 Herndon Avenue 410-268-8816; Cbf.org Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Crowne Plaza Annapolis Hotel 173 Jennifer Road 410-266-3131; crowneplaza.com Max Guest Count: 150-350, depending on ballroom Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Doubletree Annapolis Hotel 210 Holiday Court 410-224-3150; Annapolismeetings.com Max Guest Count: 480-700 Outdoor location: No Water view: No

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Eastport Yacht Club 317 First Street 410-267-0549; Eastportyc.org Max Guest Count: Indoor/120, Outdoor/500 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Couples must be members or sponsored by a member.

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Governor Calvert House 58 State Circle 410-216-6320; Historicinnsofannapolis.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Graduate Annapolis 126 West Street 410-263-777 graduatehotels.com/annapolis Max Guest Count: 500 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Maryland Inn 58 State Circle 410-216-6320; Historicinnsofannapolis.com Max Guest Count: 80 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Martins Bo Brooks at the Naval Academy N*Room at the Navy*Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 511 Taylor Avenue 443-221-4051; Bobrooks.com Max guest count: 530 Outdoor location: No Water view: No Podickory Point Yacht and Beach Club 2116 Bay Front Terrace 410-757-8000; Podickorypoint.com Max Guest Count: Indoor/100, Outdoor/ Varies with tent size Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Port Annapolis Marina 7074 Bembe Beach Road 410-269-1990; Portannapolis.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Prism Annapolis 47 Spa Road 410-271-7271; prismannapolis.com Max Guest Count: 125 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Pusser’s Caribbean Grille 80 Compromise Street 410-626-0004; Pussersusa.com Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Quiet Waters Park 600 Quiet Waters Park Road 410-222-1777; Friendsofquietwaterspark.org Max Guest Count: 75 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

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Located in the charming bayside village of Rock Hall, Osprey Point offers the most serene and relaxing setting that you can find. Set back off the main road on more than 30 acres, Osprey Point has everything to create the perfect getaway!

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Reynolds Tavern 7 Church Circle 410-295-9555; Reynoldstavern.org Max Guest Count: 60 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 301 Severn Avenue 410-990-0033; Ruthschris.com Max Guest Count: 160 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Schooner Liberte Annapolis; 410-263-8234 Theliberte.com Max Guest Count: 49 Schooner Woodwind Annapolis; 410-263-1981 Schoonerwoodwind.com Max Guest Count: 48 Severn Inn 993 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. 410-349-4000; Severninn.com Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Soaring Timbers 610 North Bestgate Road 410-919-8393; soaringtimbers.org Max Guest Count: 300 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No SpringHill Suites by Marriott 189 Admiral Cochrane Drive 443-837-3602; Marriott.com Max Guest Count: 20 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No St. John's College 60 College Avenue 410-626-2547; Sjc.edu Max Guest Count: 130 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Stanton Community Center 92 West Washington Street 410-295-5519; Annapolis.gov Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Treaty of Paris 58 State Circle 410-216-6320; Historicinnsofannapolis.com Max Guest Count: 75-80 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No

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USNA Alumni House/ Ogle Hall 247 King George Street 410-295-4000; Usna.com Max Guest Count: 300 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Watermark Charters/ Wedding on the Bay 410-268-7601, ext. 100; Watermarkjourney.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes The Westin Annapolis 100 Westgate Circle 410-972-4300; Westinannapolis.com/weddings Max Guest Count: 400 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No West River Cruises Shady Side; 410-867-6283 Westrivercruises.com Max Guest Count: 90 Whitehall 1915 Whitehall Road 443-906-3464; Whitehallmd.com Max Guest Count: Call for details Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes William Paca House & Gardens 186 Prince George Street 410-990-4538; Annapolis.org Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No

Anne Arundel County + Adjacent Anchor Inn 7617 Water Oak Point Road, Pasadena 301-572-7744; Anchorinnmd.com Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Atlantic Marina and Resort 2010 Knollview Drive, Pasadena 410-437-6926 Atlanticmarinasmd.com Max Guest Count: 120 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes The Blackwall Barn & Lodge 329 Gambrills Road, Gambrills 410-891-2090; Barnandlodge.com Max Guest Count: Call for details Outdoor Location: No Water View: No

Café Mezzanotte 760 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park 410-647-1100; Cafemezz.com Max Guest Count: 120 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: No The Cannon Club 699 Marlboro Road, Lothian 410-343-4700; Oldsouthcountryclub.org Max Guest Count: 350 Outdoor Location: Yes (Tented) Water View: No Captain Avery Museum 1418 East West Shady Side Road 410-867-4486 Captainaverymuseum.org Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor location: Yes Water View: Yes Celebrations at the Bay 2042 Knollview Avenue, Pasadena 410-437-5711; Celebrationsatthebay.com Max Guest Count: 140 indoors/ 240 tented Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Chartwell Golf and Country Club 1 Chartwell Drive, Severna Park 410-987-0400; Chartwellgcc.com Max Guest Count: Call for details Outdoor location: Yes Water view: No Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach 410-257-2735 CBResortSpa.com Max Guest Count: 225 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes The Country Club at Woodmore 12320 Pleasant Prospect, Mitchellville 301-249-6100 ccwoodmore.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Crofton Country Club 1691 Crofton Parkway, Crofton 410-721-3111; Croftonclub.com Max Guest Count: 230 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: No The Golf Club at South River 3451 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater 410-798-5865; Golfclubsr.com Max Guest Count: 150 outside; 85 inside Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes

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Herrington on the Bay 7151 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach 410-741-5101; HerringtonontheBay.com Max Guest Count: 350 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Historic Baldwin Hall 1358 Millersville Road, Millersville 410-923-3438; Baldwinhall.org Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater 410-222-1919; Historiclondontown.org Max Guest Count: 225 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes The Hotel at Arundel Preserve 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd., Hanover 410-796-9830; Thehotelarundel.com Max Guest Count: 500 Outdoor location: No Water view: No Kurtz’s Beach 2070 Kurtz Avenue, Pasadena 410-255-1280; Kurtzsbeach.com Max Guest Count: 220 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes La Fontaine Bleue 7514 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie 410-760-4115; Lafontainebleue.com Max Guest Count: 1,100 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No

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Lake Presidential Golf Course 3151 Presidential Golf Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-627-8577; Lakepresidential.com Max Guest Count: 175 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Maryland Sunrise Farms 100 Dairy Lane, Gambrills 410-739-6205; Mdsunrisefarm.com Max Guest Count: 125 Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Maryland Yacht Club 1500 Fairview Beach Road, Pasadena 410-255-4444; Mdyc.org Max Guest Count: 180 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

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Michael’s Eighth Avenue 7220 Grayburn Drive, Glen Burnie 410-768-7901; Michaels8th.com Max Guest Count: 1,000 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Michael’s on the South River/ Mike’s Crab House 3027 Riva Road, Riva 410-956-2784; Michaelsonthesouthriver.com Max Guest Count: 180 Outdoor Location: No Water View: Yes Mount Airy Mansion 9640 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro 301-856-9656 Mountairymansion.org Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Newton White Mansion 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville 301-249-2004 PGParks.com Max Guest Count: 300 Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Renditions Golf Club 1380 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville 410-798-9798; Renditionsgolf.com Max Guest Count: 170 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Running Hare Vineyard 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 410-414-8486; Runningharevineyard.com Max Guest Count: 260 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: No The Town of North Beach 8916 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach 301-855-6681 northbeachmd.org Max Guest Count: NA Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City 410-465-1500; Turfvalley.com Max Guest Count: Call for details Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No

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Village Commons Community Center 1326 Main Chapel Way, Gambrills 410-451-8801 Outdoor Location: No Water View: Yes

Chester River Yacht & Country Club 7738 Quaker Neck Road, Chestertown 410-778-3818; Crycc.org Max Guest Count: 140 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

Walden Country Club 1500 Riedel Road, Crofton 410-721-8268 Waldencountryclub.com Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No

Deep Blue at Kitty Knight Inn 14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown 410-648-5200; kittyknight.com Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

YMCA Camp Letts 4003 Camp Letts Road, Edgewater 410-919-1410; Campletts.org Max Guest Count: 350 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

Great Oak Manor 10568 Cliff Road, Chestertown 410-778-5943; Greatoakmd.com Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

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Cecil County Kent County Chestertown Vicinity The Anchorage 5667 Augustine Herman Highway,Earleville 410-275-8700; theanchorageevents.com Max Guest Count: Unlimited Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Bohemia Overlook 88 Rivers Edge Road, North East 443-877-6313; bohemiaoverlook.com Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Brampton Inn 25227 Chestertown Road, Chestertown 410-778-1860; bramptoninn.com Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Brittland Estates 211 Brittland Farm Lane, Chestertown 410-810-7591; Brittlandestates.com Max Guest Count: 400 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

The Inn at Huntingfield Creek 4928 Eastern Neck Road, Rock Hall 410-639-7779; Huntingfield.com Max Guest Count: 175 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes The Inn at Mitchell House 8796 Maryland Parkway, Chestertown 410-778-6500; Innatmitchellhouse.com Max Guest Count: 100 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Kent Island Yacht Club 117 Yacht Club Drive, Chester 410-643-4101; kiyc.org Max Guest Count: Call for details Water View: Yes Outdoor Location: Yes Osprey Point 20786 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall 410-639-2194; Ospreypoint.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Worsell Manor 555 Worsell Manor Road, Warwick 410-656-4144; worsellmanor.com Max Guest Count: 190 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No

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Queen Anne’s Centreville Kent Island Bay Bridge Marina Yacht Club 357 Pier One Road,Stevensville 410-643-3162; baybridgemarina.com Max Guest Count: 100 Outdoor location: yes Water view: yes Bridges on Kent Narrows 321 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville 410-827-0282; Bridgesrestaurant.net Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Chesapeake Bay Beach Club 500 Marina Club Road, Stevensville 410-604-1933; Baybeachclub.com Max Guest Count: 310 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Fisherman’s Crab Deck 3032 Kent Narrow Way South, Grasonville 410-827-6666; Crabdeck.com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Harris Crab House 433 Kent Narrow Way North, Grasonville 410-827-9500; harriscrabhouse.com Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Holiday Inn Express 1020 Kent Narrows Road, Grasonville 1-800-652-3705; Hiexpress.com Max Guest Count: 125 Outdoor Location: No Water View: Yes

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Kentmorr Restaurant 910 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville 410-643-2263; Kentmorr.com Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Kent Island Resort 500 Kent Manor Drive, Stevensville 410-643-5757; Kentislandresort.com Max Guest Count: 300 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

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Maria’s Love Point B&B 1710 Love Point Road, Stevensville 410-643-5054; mariaslovepoint.com Max Guest Count: 275 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Prospect Bay Country Club 311A Prospect Bay Drive West, Grasonville 410-827-6950; Prospectbaycountryclub.com Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: Yes Silver Swan Bayside & Catering 412 Congressional Drive, Stevensville 443-249-0400; Silverswanbayside.com Max Guest Count: 300 Water View: Yes Outdoor Location: Yes The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club 180 Pier One Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 410-604-5900; Baybeachclub.com Max Guest Count: 70 Outdoor location: Yes Water view: No

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The Wye River Estate 511 Pintail Point Farm Lane, Queenstown 443-333-9931 Max Guest Count: Call for details Water View: Yes Outdoor Location: Yes

Talbot County St. Michaels Easton Vicinity Black Walnut Point Inn Bed and Breakfast 4417 Black Walnut Point Road, Tilghman 410-886-2452; blackwalnutpointinn.com Max Guest Count: Call for details Water View: Yes Outdoor Location: Yes

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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels 410-745-4944; Cbmm.org Max Guest Count: 350 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Rebecca T. Ruark Tilghman; 410-829-3976 Skipjack.org Max Guest Count: 49

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The Inn at Perry Cabin 308 Watkins Lane, St. Michaels 410-745-2200; Perrycabin.com Max Guest Count: 100 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Kirkland Manor 300 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels 410-745-5255; Tidewaterwedding.com Max Guest Count: 400 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn 6176 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman 410-886-2720; Knappsnarrowsmarina.com Max Guest Count: 100 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Lady Patty Sail Charters Tilghman; 1-888-250-3030 Ladypatty.com Max Guest Count: 16 Magnolia Manor 768 Port Street, Easton 410-443-1444; magnoliamanormd.com Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Miles River Yacht Club 24750 Yacht Club Road, St. Michaels 410-745-9511; Milesriveryc.org Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water Front: Yes The Oaks Waterfront Inn 25876 Royal Oak Road, Royal Oak 410-745-5053; The-oaks.com Max Guest Count: 300 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Patriot Cruises St. Michaels; 410-745-3100 Patriotcruises.com Max Guest Count: 149

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St. Michaels Harbour Inn 101 N. Harbor Road, St. Michaels 410-745-9001; 800-955-9001 Harbourinn.com Max Guest Count: 115 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Tidewater Inn 101 E. Dover Street, Easton 800-237-8775; Tidewaterinn.com Max Guest Count: 250 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: No Tilghman Island Inn 21384 Coopertown Road, Tilghman 410-886-2141; Tilghmanislandinn.com Max Guest Count: 150 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes Wades Point Inn on the Bay 10090 Wades Point Road, St. Michaels 410-745-2500; Wadespoint.com Max Guest Count: 125 Outdoor Location: Yes (tented) Water View: Yes

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay 100 Heron Blvd., Cambridge 410-901-1234; Chesapeakebay.hyatt.com Max Guest Count: 1,000 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

The Wildset Hotel 209 N Talbot Street, St. Michaels 410-745-8004; thewildset.com Outdoor Location: No Water View: No Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island 21551 Chesapeake House Drive, Tilghman 877-818-1922; wylderhoteltilghmanisland. com Max Guest Count: 200 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

Dorchester County Cambridge Vicinity Choptank Riverboat Cruises Hurlock; 410-943-4689 Suicide-bridge-restaurant.com Max Guest Count: 149

Nathan of Dorchester Cambridge, 410-228-7141 Skipjack-nathan.org Max Guest Count: 20 Selina II St. Michaels; 410-726-9400 Sailselina.com Max Guest Count: 6 Suicide Bridge 6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock 410-943-4689; Suicide-bridge-restaurant.com Max Guest Count: 300 Outdoor Location: Yes Water View: Yes

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Accommodations Black Walnut Point Inn Tilghman, 410-886-2452 blackwalnutpointinn.com Brampton Inn Chestertown, 410-778-1860 bramptoninn.com Brittland Estates Chestertown, 443-282-0860 brittlandestates.com Historic Inns of Annapolis Annapolis, 410-263-2641 historicinnsaofannapolis.com Hotel at Arundel Preserve Hanover, 410-796-9830 thehotelarundel.com The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Stevensville, 410-604-5900 baybeachclub.com Kent Island Resort Stevensville, 410-643-5757 kentislandresort.com Maria’s Love Point Stevensville, 410-643-5054 mariaslovepoint.com The Oaks Waterfront Inn Royal Oak, 410-745-5053 the-oaks.com Osprey Point Inn Rock Hall, 410-639-2194 ospreypoint.com Tidewater Inn Easton, 800-237-8775 tidewaterinn.com Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island Tilghman, 410-886-2121 wylderhotels.com/tilghmanisland

Cakes + Desserts Always Ice Cream Annapolis, 443-714-8674 Nothing Bundt Cakes Annapolis, 443-775-7979 nothingbundtcakes.com/ bakery/md/annapolis

Caterers Blackwall Barn & Lodge Gambrills, 410-317-2276 barnandlodge.com

Crave Catering Co. Crofton, 443-302-9169 info@cravecateringco.com

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Annapolis Dance Academy...............................34 Annapolis Ice Cream Company Always Ice Cream.....................................................................69 Anthology Mobile DJ Services Inc...................75 Arthur Murray Dance Center.............................71

Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Annapolis, 410-268-1961 bayridgewine.com

Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits...................................70

Vintage Views Bar vintageviewsbar.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty......................................................................34

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Black Walnut Point Inn Bed & Breakfast........40

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Mike B Photography Annapolis, 443-790-3490 mikebphotography.com

Main & Market Annapolis, 410-626-0388 mainandmarket.com Timber Pizza Co.

Annapolis Dance Academy Arnold, 410-757-8860 annapolisdanceacademy.com Arthur Murray Dance Centers Edgewater, 410-216-2427

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Entertainment Anthology Mobile DJ Services Severn, 240-473-3797 anthologymdjs.com

Events + Party Rentals Eastern Shore Tents and Events Chestertown, 410-810-0686 estentsandevents.com Ebb Tide Tent and Party Rentals Queenstown, 800-675-6053 ebbtidetentrentals.com Grand Rental Events Odenton, 410-674-7500 grandrentalevents.com

Florists + Event Design Wildly Native Flower Farm Chestertown, 443-457-8475 wildlynativeflowerfarm.com

Jewelry Zachary’s Jewelers Annapolis, 410-266-5555 zacharysjewelers.com

Salons + Beauty BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center Crownsville, 410-402-5207 skinoasisderm.com

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Blackwall Barn & Lodge.......................................7 Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn.....................12 Brittland Estates...................................................40 Calvert County Department of Economic Development ..........................................................1 Chesapeake Bay Beach Club......................... IBC Crave Catering Co................................................19

The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Stevensville, 410-604-5900 baybeachclub.com

Eastern Shore Tents And Events.......................69

Sadona Salon Annapolis, 410-263-1515 mysadona.com

Historic Inns of Annapolis....................................5

Swan Cove Spa & Salon Chester, 410-604-1500 swancovespa.com

Stationery Paper in the Park Severna Park, 410-544-8830 mypaperinthepark.com

Ebb Tide Tent Rentals..........................................75 Grand Rental Events............................................41

Kent Island Resort................................................10 Kitty Knight LLC.....................................................35 Main & Market......................................................35 Maria's Love Point B&B.....................................70 Mike B Photography............................................34 Nothing Bundt Cakes...........................................40 Osprey Point Inn and Gratitude Marina...........71 Paper In The Park................................................73

Transportation Towne Transport Annapolis, 410-266-3392 townetransport.com

Travel Agencies and Tourism Calvert County 410-535-4583 choosecalvert.com/ dreamwedding Kent County kentcounty.com/weddings Time for Travel Davidsonville, 301-627-8890 timefortravelltd.com

Prospect Bay Country Club.............................. IFC Rodizio Grill............................................................78 Sadona Salon + Spa............................................28 Swan Cove Spa & Salon.....................................76 The Oaks Waterfront Inn......................................2 Tidewater Inn..........................................................9 Timber Pizza Co.....................................................34 Time for Travel LTD...............................................73 Towne Transport and Discover Annapolis Tours... ...................................................................................3 Village Commons Community Center...............76 Vintage Views Bar................................................19 Wildly Native Flower Farm.................................77 Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island...........................BC Zacharys Jewelers..............................................20

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