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Reception: Inn at 202 Dover, Easton, MD

Caterer: Inn at 202 Dover

Coordinator: Phebe from Making Me Event Planning Firm

Photographer: Raye from Gillette Portrait Arts in Snow Hill, MD

Florist: Dana from Petals in St. Michaels, MD

Dress: Ian Stuart's "Camille" from Curvaceous Couture in Columbia, MD

BM Dress: Nordstorm in the Mall in Columbia

Hair Stylist: Courtney Shampaine (she works at David Alexander Salon in Annapolis, but freelanced for me based on the recommendation of my MUA)

Make-up artist: Amber from Make-Up Memories

Invitations: Paper Source in Annapolis, MD

Rings: Zacharys Jewelers in Annapolis, MD

Overall Budget: I think we ended up somewhere between $18-20k, but for a small crowd. We chose to pamper a small group of our best people.

ADVICE: Know your own vision and stick to it. Don't be afraid to ask for what you want or do things in a different way than they are usually done. And choose vendors who support and encourage you to fulfill your vision. We chose our florist because I offered up 2 different bouquet ideas. The one that I was head-over-heels in love with was somewhat avante garde, so I also offered up a somewhat more traditional option. Our florist took one look at my avante garde bouquet and said "Oh my god, that is fabulous. We HAVE to do that one." She understood my vision, made it her own, and ran with it. On our wedding day I knew our flowers would be perfect because the florist was 100% on board with our vision, and the results were frickin amaze balls. You are paying them a lot of money, so make sure that your vendors embraces your vision and offers the kind of service that will WOW you. Don't settle for anything less.

BTW... I would recommend all of my vendors