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E D I TO R / P U B L I S H E R Kimberly Bean, Founder & CEO The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide, LLC E D I TO R I A L C O N T E
EDITOR’S LETTER Dear Southern Maryland Bride, Congratulations on your engagement! Now is the time to get busy! Whether you’re re
Table of Contents Special Features Planning Pages 6 15 17 25 116 Summer Cover Picture Contest Winners Southern Maryland Dream We
Arrive in Style, page 74 MURPHY WEDDING, PAGE 6 Four Oaks Photography Southern Maryland Wedding Service Providers 29 33 37 41 45
6 Murphy | SOUTHERN MARYLAND WEDDINGS WINTER / SPRING 2010 Kelly & Shawn June 27, 2009
COVER PICTURE CONTEST WINNERS A Wedding Dream Come True When Shawn and Kelly first met they had no idea what the future held. Me
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COVER PICTURE CONTEST WINNERS photographer. The Ladies Auxiliary from the Hollywood firehouse prepared the menu, and Atmosphere
poured separate vials of sand together until, like their new life, the grains became one. The couple admits that the formal cere
COVER PICTURE CONTEST WINNERS wonderland of pink, white, and chocolate. The room was set aglow by pink textured lighting, creati
member and each supportive friend to have a really good time. The celebration was lively, and the crowd was more than willing to
COVER PICTURE CONTEST WINNERS The Romance Blooms in Beautiful Surroundings The newly weds had a seven day get-away for their hon
BRIDAL SHOW CALENDAR Southern Maryland Bridal Events Calendar Sunday, Januaury 17, 2010 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Southern Maryland Bri
2010 Southern Maryland Dream Wedding Giveaway What do weddings and baseball have in common? When the bride-to-be (or groom-to-be
the ballpark has served as the site for concerts, on-the-field family campouts, autocross, community festivals, and SMECO’s Annu
Cornett Melissa & Paul SoMdWeddings.com October 10, 2009| 17
One day Melissa went from a junior in high school to a junior in love. Melissa tells of the beginning of their romance like a st
REAL SOUTHERN MD WEDDING The wedding date was set for October 10th, and fall’s natural beauty helped inspire the ceremony and we
Melissa and Paul insisted on keeping things simple it all came together. October arrived and the big moment neared. The bride-to
REAL SOUTHERN MD WEDDING custom change- she had the seamstress completely remove the train from the dress’s design. Her make-up
rested by their sides. They poured container after container into the large engraved four gallon mason jar, “I guess you can say
REAL SOUTHERN MD WEDDING out the few single people who had attended the celebration, Melissa did not throw her bouquet, and Paul
mashed potatoes, a vegetable medley, cornbread, chilli and macaroni cheese tempted the guests. All this followed sweet fruits, a
Wedding Trends SoMdWeddings.com | 25
2010 Wedding Trends By Cori S. Meloney Planning a wedding for sometime in 2010? Congratulations! Here are some of the most popul
WEDDING TRENDS handmade or locally made favors, and composting and recycling as much as possible. Couples are also considering w
Spending Wisely Weddings at Home The quest for more intimate and personal celebrations is taking many couples home for their wed
Accessories SoMdWeddings.com | 29
Choosing the Right Accessories for your Sand Ceremony A sand ceremony is a ritual that allows the couple to symbolize the combin
ACCESSORIES art. Rice art allows that the names of the bride and groom, and even the wedding date to be forever written on some
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Beauty SoMdWeddings.com | 33
Classic Beauty Tips For Your Wedding Day remains constant. We end up learning the names of the associates, and can be thought of
BEAUTY chance to learn what you like and what you don’t like, and more importantly, how to accomplish that look before the big d
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Bridal Fashions SoMdWeddings.com | 37
Dressing the Groom By Cori S. Meloney The bride and her gown may get top billing when it comes to wedding attire, but that doesn
BRIDAL FASHIONS Darker suits are in order for fall or winter weddings and those held later in the day. Wear a lighter-colored su
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Cakes SoMdWeddings.com | 41
Great New Wedding Cake Ideas A wedding cake can be considered in only one of two ways; either your cake will be uniquely memorab
CAKES you like the fun “zazz” of carrot cake, or spiced apples? Who says that your cake has to either be vanilla or chocolate? T
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Catering SoMdWeddings.com | 45
Tips for Selecting Your Wedding Reception Menu Most caterers present their menu remarkably well at wedding events. The catering
CATERING Try instead to match your theme with good entrée choices. For example, pair formal attire receptions with more elegant
Marrying exceptional cuisine and service. From intimate dinners and elegant weddings to casual affairs, J.T. Daugherty’s customi
Consulting SoMdWeddings.com | 49
A Personal Guide for Wedding Consultant Services When it comes to understanding the ins and outs of wedding events, the award go
CONSULTING to know about weddings. By letting you know everything you need to know about how to achieve the wedding of your drea
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Decorations SoMdWeddings.com | 53
An Amazing Decorating Secret The latest trend in wedding decoration is the art of incorporating fabrics into the wedding theme.
DECORATIONS A Chuppah is traditionally used by Jewish couples for the wedding ceremony, but the elegant touch it offers to the w
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Flowers SoMdWeddings.com | 57
Boquet Bling By Cori S. Meloney The perfect bouquet enhances your dress and evokes the style of your wedding and the season in w
FLOWERS Bouquet Holders A pretty bouquet holder or tussy mussy is another way to add bling to your bouquet if you don’t want to
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Honeymoon SoMdWeddings.com | 61
After all the time and effort that is spent on planning the wedding and reception, the honeymoon is often neglected; waiting to
HONEYMOON greenest of forests, and endless coastline are a sure setting for creating lifetime memories. Hawaiians welcome travel
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Invitations SoMdWeddings.com | 65
More than Just a Wedding Invitation What a “Save the Date” announcement says about you Most wedding guests regard “Save the Date
INVITATIONS handle so that it appeared as if the picture were under a magnifying glass. Across the top of the newspaper style in
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Limousines SoMdWeddings.com | 69
Travel in Style on Your Wedding Day On your wedding day the simple task of driving yourself from point A to point B can be a bit
LIMOUSINES that passers-by would easily recognize what the fleet was for, the bride and groom chose a stretch yellow hummer, wit
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Lodging SoMdWeddings.com | 73
For many newlyweds the wedding night finds them exhausted. After months of planning, and weeks of preparation, the first priorit
Stay on Your Wedding Night? for one night before checking out to go on to your honeymoon destination, make sure that what you pa
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Music & Entertainment SoMdWeddings.com | 77
Wedding Party Dances That Wow By Cori S. Meloney Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen (or at least heard about) Ji
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT If you don’t have much time, keep the moves simple and have everyone follow your lead. Be OK with missteps
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Photographers SoMdWeddings.com | 81
Picking the Right Wedding Photogra in the groom’s eyes, and even the innocent flower girls. Ask yourself two questions. Do these
apher for your Big Day might not have thought about. Because photographers have packages that range from $1,500 - $5,000 it’s im
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Reception Sites SoMdWeddings.com | 85
The J.T. Daugherty Event Center in Lexington Park has worked very hard over the past seven years to establish a reputation as th
RECEPTION SITES convenience! Rather than coordinating numerous vendors to include facility, linens, caterer, bar service, rental
They’ll also help take away some of the stress of those few days before the wedding. “We provide levels of service most do not e
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Celebrate your wedding with Style & Elegance J.T. Daugherty Event Center • Elegant Ballroom accommodates Up to 360 guests • Avai
RECEPTION SITES OLDE OLDE BRETON BRETON INN INN An elegant setting for your special occasion. Please ask about special incentive
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Reception Site Guide SoMdWeddings.com | 93
Southern Maryland Reception Sites Facility Name Adelphi Mill 8402 Riggs Road Adelphi, Md 301-918-8111 Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip
Southern Maryland Reception Sites Facility Name Darnall’s Chance House Museum 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr. Upper Marlboro, Md 301-9
Southern Maryland Reception Sites Facility Name Idyllic on the Wicomico Issue, Md WeddingsAtIdyllic.com 301-274-2440 (somdweddin
Southern Maryland Reception Sites Facility Name Montpelier Mansion Route 197 & Muirkirk Road Laurel, Md 301-953-1376 Mount Airy
Southern Maryland Reception Sites Facility Name Running Hare Vineyard 150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick, Md 410-414-8486 Siena H
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