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Hi Bees!
I am a MD Bride and I wanted to start a thread that could possibly help me and others in the area. Sooooo When is your wedding? Where is it being held? Do you have a DoC? Who? Any other local vendors you care to share about or refer?
I guess I'll start:
When?: September 8, 2012
Where?: The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, MD. They have a GORGEOUS sculpture court where both the ceremony and reception will be held. The cocktail hour will take place in one of the galleries.
DoC?: Not yet and I am REALLY hoping for some referrals or advice.
Local Vendors?: Music: DJ Parallax is a great local DJ with GREAT prices. His manager is a good friend of mine so PM me if you want his info and my photographer isn't local, but he is in the DMV often and does amazing work. Srcole Vision - www.scrolevision.com. I haven't booked him yet, but he is my top choice.
Im not getting married in Bmore, but my fiancee and I met in college in Bmore and we love the Walters. What a gorgeous place to get married!! Congrats!!
Mr. LK and I were married in Easton, MD (MD Eastern Shore) this past October. All of our vendors were amazing and i would do business again with them in a heartbeat. Here's a link to some teasers from our photographer, for reference.
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/our-intimate-elegant-lovely-affair-teaser-pics
Ceremony and reception venue: Inn at 202 Dover (Easton, MD)
Florist: Petals (St. Michaels, MD)
Photographer: Raye Gillette-Whaley of Gillette Portrait Arts (Snow Hill, MD)
DOC: Phebe of MakingMe Event Planning Firm (Boston, MA , but her family is here in MD and her travel rates are ridiculously low)
Invitations: Paper Source (Annapolis, MD)
On-site Make-up: Make-Up Memories (Annapolis, MD)
On-site Hair: Courtney Shampaine (Annapolis, MD)
Dress: Ian Stuart via Curvaceous Couture (Columbia, MD)
Custom Shrug: EmpressBride via Etsy
Jewelry: KDBridal via Etsy
Custom Haircomb: OhFaro via Etsy
Custom Embroidered Hankies: Elegant Monograms via Etsy (Frederick, MD)
Tuxes: Mens Warehouse
@lovekiss: I love your pictures. You bouquet was beautiful and unique. I have never been to Paper Source. Did you DIY your invites? Were they helpful?
@RhubarbPie: thank you! I knew I loved it, but I dragged my FI along for the ride to see it again (1st time for him.) He walked in and said he REFUSED to get married anywhere else. :o)
Hi!!! I see you're from Columbia, me too!!! Your venue looks so fantastic too. I'm getting married June 9, 2012 at Newton White Mansion.
One vendor you should talk to is Absolutely Perfect Catering. OMG their food is SO good. They have open houses in Jan, Feb, and March where you can try all the food/drink for free. You have to be "invited" so I would contact them in advance. It's worth it!
I have most of my vendors if you are curious about more! Also, I went to the Bridal Boutique off Snowden River Pwky for my dress, not sure if you are still looking for one.
Happy planning!!!
@MrsDiddles: No, the invites were definitely not DIY. That would have been way too much pressure for me! Paper Source has their own line, as well as lines from Crane, Vera Wang, and others. The staff there were super friendly and I wouldn't hesitate to go back again. We chose a text-focused invitation suite and had it letterpressed.
@acebride: Be careful with that bridal shop. My hair stylist went there and had an awful experience. And their Wedding Wire reviews are often pretty bad. They have a reputation for screwing up orders and alterations.
Speaking of alterations, Sheryl Kelm Designs in Pasadena is wonderful. her work is fantastic and her rates are loads cheaper than you will find in any bridal shop. Plus, she's just a genuinely nice person.
And I forgot my caligrapher. Oh My Word Caligraphy in Columbia, MD. Collette did a wonderful job on our envelopes and our placecards.
@lovekiss: ooo thanks for the heads up! I got my dress from there and everything went fine (my consultant was actually awesome).
I am SUPER worried about alterations though. It seems most of their bad reviews are in the alterations dept. I dont think I'll need a ton of alterations, but I do want to do a unique bustle (all under so it looks like there is no train, a Bee did it on here, I just dont remember who).
Have any advice for who to go to for alterations?
@acebride: Sheryl Kelm is great for alterations.
I also need to correct myself. My stylist had a good experience at Columbia Bridal Boutique. It was another salon that she disliked. So yeah, i don't want to give them bad press unless they deserved it. LOL
Okay... so for me...
Date: March 31, 2012
Ceremony & Reception: Hilton of Rockville in Rockville, MD
Dress: Sottero and Midgley - Lucianna
Shoes: Badgley Mischka Lacie in White Satin
Bridal Shop: Betsy Robinsons
Flowers: Da Vinci's Flowers in Silver Spring, MD
Officiant: John Cha from Open Door Presbyterian Church
Photographer: Sam Hurd Photography
Bridesmaids Gifts: Swarovski jewelry
Groomsmen Gifts: wireless sport car computer mouse
Groom and Groomsmen wear: Jos. A Bank
Cake: Creative Cakes
DJ: Dj Asu Rock :)
Ceremony Music: Harpist, Alice Conway
Hair: Personal Friend... CELOVESHAIR http://celoveshair.tumblr.com
Make Up: Personal Friend... Christyna Kay (freelance makeup artist)
Invitations: Dandelion Patch
Jewelry: Personal Jewler @ 4 Seasons Jewelry and Helzburg Diamonds (Scott Kay)
Hi ::waving::
We live in DC but are getting married at Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville, MD. I think I posted pics in another post. Your venue is GORGEOUS! Our DOC is Tabitha Roberts of Roberts and Co Events. Her reviews are fantastic and her prices are reasonable.
As for a DJ and photographer, we haven't booked them yet! Yes, we are slacking!! ugh! But can we get a pass?? We just moved into our first home last week! 
Good luck to all of you with your planning!
Hi!
Can I join! The knot is too quiet, I think this one would be more active!
We are getting married September 22, 2012!
These are all we got so far,
St Matthew's Cathradal
Willard Intercontinental
Tate Tullier Photography (he is an out of town friend but is a great deal for his quality vs DMV photograghers, including travel costs - no I dont' get a discount)
Hair - my stylist who works out of her home.
We're not sure if we will go with DJ Marc Wilner or DJ Carroll Higgins.
That's all I got so far.... not much!
I am curious of who your florists are, that's my last big vendor I need to figure out.
@lovekiss:EEk, I got my dress off the rack from The Bridal Boutique. I am going for my first fitting soon. This is making me nervous.
Hi!
Ceremony & Reception: The Hotel at Arundel Preserve (Brand new, just opened in August, 11)
Dress: Sottero and Midgley - Katherine
Shoes: We'll see after Black Friday or Cyber Monday
Bridal Shop: The Bridal Boutique in Columbia
Flowers: undecided
Officiant: undecided
Photographer: Brian Ray of Brian Ray Studios
Bridesmaids Gifts: undecided
Groomsmen Gifts: undecided
Groom and Groomsmen wear: undecided (I think there is one that FI hasn't even asked yet. *sigh*)
Cake: Friend
DJ: A. Mims
Hair and Makeup: Jen Miles (Rodney Laws Studio in Annapolis)
We live in NYC, but I am from MD, and we're getting married in Annapolis, at the Governor Calvery House. We still have a lot more to plan though. I don't have a dress, officiant, music, favors, hair and makeup or cake! Agghh, I have a lot to do after the holidays.
@redheadem: The Governor Calvert House is such a nice venue! Good choice. For make-up you should definitely contact Amber at Make-Up Memories. She is based in Annapolis and is amazing to work with. Her make-up skills are top notch, and she is so much fun to be around. She will make you feel like the most gorgeous woman on earth!
When?: May 5, 2012
Where?: Church ceremony - Church of the Epiphany, DC; Reception - Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD
DoC?: Won't have one. Friends of friends will help.
Local Vendors?: Photographer is a friend-slash-award-winning-photog; Hair & makeup - Andre Chreky.
I love seeing so many DMV Brides on the Bee! Are there any others out there? Please join the board and sound off :o)
Hi Ladiessssss!!!!!!!
I currently live in Waldorf, MD right outside of Suitland and Clinton, MD! I'm from Baltimore and met my FI at Morgan State so our wedding will be held in Baltimore!
Ceremony & Reception: Mt. Pleasant Church in Cedonia (my Mom's choice for a location...NOT mine, needs SOO much work to bring out my vision...ughh)
Dress: Trimene by Winnie Couture
Shoes: Dont know yet...but I'm praying my cousin gets me some Loubs like she promised
Bridal Shop: Couture Miss Bridal in Upper Marlboro
Flowers: BCG Event Decor
Officiant: undecided
Photographer: KBOBB Photography
Bridesmaids Gifts: undecided
Groomsmen Gifts: undecided
Groom and Groomsmen wear: undecided..he found some Ebay company that tailor makes suits from China *eye roll* dont ask...
Cake: undecided
DJ: A friend
Hair and Makeup: Hair-Lakiesha Wright of Take Tyme Salon in Baltimore....Makeup: Makeup by Deya
@NJmeetsBX: Venue twin!!! I'm having my reception at NWM!!!
You have great taste ;) What are you doing to spruce up the mansion with your wedding colors?
Both Ms. Hawk and Ms. Mink are! I'm out of the state for graduate school but I consider VA my home!
Hello,
I just recently got engaged a day before New Years. I am looking at the Silver Spring Civic Center for the reception and the World War I Memorial for the cermony... Any suggestion on catering would be great. My wedding date is set for May 25, 2013 as of now!
For hair and makeup check out Candice with Elan Beauty. www.elanbeauty.com. candice@myelanbeauty.com. Great affordable prices for onsite services. Congrats to all!
Hey all! I'm a DC bride too! June 9th seems like it can't come soon enough, yet also like its coming far too quickly.
Ceremony: Epiphany Catholic Church, Georgetown
Reception: The Fairmont
Photographer: Kristen Gardner
Florist: Holly Chapple, hopeully, seems there was an issue with a lost deposit
Dress: Vera Wang, sample bought from Saks Jandel
Shoes: Vera Wang Lavender, one of the few that do beautiful flats that don't cost $500
Bridesmaids: Priscilla of Boston - ordered just before they went out of business, they came in just fine
Groom/Groomsmen - undecided, most likely MW
Invitations - most likely ordering from The Aerialist Press, based out of San Francisco. They do very affordable letterpress.
Hair/Makeup - my personal stylist also does weddings, Kristin Beaubien
I am wondering if any DC residents/brides have any ideas for rehearsal locations? Preferably close to the Georgetown area. I don't mind heading into Dupont or the Downtown area, but our hotel is in Georgetown/West End, and I don't want peopel to have to cab too far.
@CC2012: My wedding was in the Colonade room at the Fairmont-- I love love loved it!!!
We had our rehersal dinner down the street from there at a place called Hudsons or something like that. THere is also a place near by called Georgia Brown's you could look up. THey were a little too country for my taste though.
@MrsDiddles: DH and I had our first date at the Walters! It's beautiful.
We got married in a state park. Small budget, but it was such a wonderful day. Congrats to all the local bees! 
My wedding is 12/15/2012. We are in the process of lining up our vendors, but we are getting married at our synagouge in Rockville, MD. We are also have the reception there.
I am in the process of ordering my dress- Lazaro 3018.
The only vendor (other than location) we have so far is our photographer- Len DePas. I am super excited because we are going to take engagement photos soon.
Our catere has to be Kosher so that really limits our choices.
I'm a VA Bride with a date in November
Ceremony is set through my church, but no reception venue is booked yet! Any suggestions in NOVa?
I am a VA bride! Here is my info:
Ceremony: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Reception: 2941 Restaurant
Photographer and Video: Don Gray
Florist: Tip Top Florists
Hair/Makeup - Brie Cafferty
Alterations: Angie from Fairfax or Lien's from Herndon
Registry: Bed, Bath and Beyond and Amazon
Invitation and Program: DIY.
Oh, I love this thread! It's nice to see people from my area. We are from VA (and I will always consider that home), family is all in DC and currently we live in NJ while I'm in grad school. We knew we wanted to get married at a winery, so we looked all over NOVA but ended up choosing one in Charlottesville.
When?: September 15, 2012
Where?: Keswick Vineyards. I can't wait - I started crying when we took the tour, so I knew it was the place for us!
Local Vendors?: Most of my vendors are from C-ville, except my photographer who I have to mention, because he is beyond amazing. He's in NOVA, and his name is Ken Pak. I loved him before I got his prices and thought for sure I wouldn't be able to afford him, but was shocked at how reasonable his prices were! I'm very excited about him...and everything else, for that matter!
@chickfromDC- I live right near the Hilton Rockville. that is actually going to be our wedding hotel, though we will not be having our wedding there.
Hi! fellow MD Brides 
! I am in Columbia as well! We are having our wedding in Columbia @ Historical Oakland! Its going to be so nice I can't wait! Our wedding is 8/5/2012! My fiance is from DC and I grew up in Salisbury Md but I am from Gulfport MS and none of these cities were an option for us!!! So we decided to have our wedding where we currently live lets see
Dress: Davids Bridal
Photographer: Spotlight Photograpy
makeup/Hair: Sharrone Bailey-Hearn (personal stylist from Salisbury)
FOOD: ABSOLUTE BLESSING my FH'S SISTER she is a Chef starting her catering business after working for the Marriott, Ritz Carrolton, and a few other 4star hotel/restaurants FOR FREE!!!
VIDEOGRAPHER: NOTHING YET
Venue: Historic Oakland
DJ: Kevin Jones
Invitations/ thank you cards/programs: DIY
Florist: DIY going to silver spring floral market
cake: Severa Chevez (friend doing it for free)
Centerpieces: Diy Ikea
Coordiantor: Venelda Williams
I am so excited although I have not picked out my menu yet I don't know what I want. I am so all over the place with that
Hi all! I'm a Baltimore bride :) The pictures of the Walters up there are GORGEOUS! We actually picked our venue before we had a firm handle on our budget :(. We'll be getting married in the Intercontinental Harbor Court. Had we known how much the MIL (who is too nice..) would be planning to give us, we probably could have done something at a similar venue to the Walters, but as it is we're super thrilled with Harbor Court. Here's a list of our other vendors:
Best of luck planning everyone!
Hi all! I live in Hawaii but my wedding will be right outside Gaithersburg, at the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek, on Sept 22. Weird, I know, to be planning a DC wedding from Hawaii, but FI and I lived there for years and all our friends and most of our family is there. Anyway, does anyone have any good rehersal dinner places? Preferrably somewhere in Maryland (Bethesda, Chevy Chase) or NW DC (Friendship Heights, Cleveland Park). I need space for 40ish people and am hoping to find somewhere Metro accesible. Any suggestions welcomed, and glad to see so many DMV brides! I'll definitely add vendor recommendations and reviews here after our wedding.
hello bees! My FI and I live in Laurel, but we are getting married in Oxford Maryland at the Combsberry Inn in June 2013! And that's all we have planned so far!
Hi Ladies!
My first post here! I am a November bride in NoVA. My FI is an Army Officer and we're doing the sabre line and all. I've got the venue, date and dress, and now the details of caterer, flowers, DJ, photographer, and honeymoon are getting worked out.
We are paying for the wedding ourselves and are on a strict budget (everything will be out of pocket, no borrowing) So any DIY or recommended vendors are highly appreciated!
Happy planning!
Ceremony and reception venue: Collingwood Library and Museum (Alexandria, VA)
Date: Nov 3 2012
Colors: Copper and dark purple
Hotel Block: Sheraton in Old town Alexandria
Florist: TBD - wanted - bouquet of purple calla lillies
Caterer: Either Kitchen Gourmet in Woodbridge or Ultimate Events
Photographer: Currently looking - budgeted $1500 or less
Officiant: Army Chaplain (military wedding)
Invitations: Friend making them - incorporating oragami
On-site Make-up: TBD
On-site Hair: TBD
Dress: Casablanca (Lillian's in Dayton, OH)
DJ: TBD
BM Dress: Amsale
Honeymoon: All inclusive Jamaica
Hi Fellow Brides! I am a MD soon 2 B!!!!
Ceremony Reception: Diamonds Events - Randallstown
Photographer: www.scottbeyphotography.com - most likely...
Catering/Cakes/Liquor: www.sweetsensationsllc.com
Dress: NO IDEA :(
Shoes: NO IDEA :(
Decor/Uplighting: www.sweetsensationsllc.com - 25/light awsome!!
DJ: www.djdansky.com - $400 for 4 hrs plus 2 extra subs, lights and a fog machine
Florists: still working on it
Coordination: I work as a coordinator, so my co workers are coordinating everythuing for ma as a gift. YAY THANKS GUYS
Colors: Blue, Persian Plum, Silver and Black - Venetian Theme ;)
Bees, I totally recommend sweet sensations. They do like EVERYTHING, foods amazing and cheap! really nice, they work well with budget weddings which is totally me and they service almost the entire mid-atlantic. If you get with them, tell them the Tesser/Mixon Wedding referred you. You get 5% off everything! and so do I!!!!!
Hi everyone! DC bride here. Please for any DC brides if you could recommend hair stylists and make up artists, I would be very grateful!
Ceremony and reception venue: Collingwood Library and Museum (Alexandria, VA)
Date: September 2, 2012
Colors: Wine and Satin Gold
Venue: National Press Club
Hotel Block: JW Marriott, Downtown DC
Florist: TBD perhaps DIYing
Caterer: On-site
Photographer: Ruben Photography
Officiant: Jeff Maszal (weddings by Jeff)
Invitations: Sister/MOH is making them :)
On-site Make-up: TBD -need advice!
On-site Hair: TBD- need advice
Dress: Dress from Angelina Bridal Couture purchased at elegant bridals in Augusta, GA
DJ/band: TBD. Band is booked, but likely switching to a DJ
BM Dress: Bill Levkoff Bridesmaid Dresses - Style 670
Honeymoon: Costa Rica
hello!
Baltimore Bride here!
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Tremont Grand, North Charles Street
Date: June 23rd, 2012 (ah, so soon!)
DofC: the venue comes with one!
Florist: Bella Fiori Flowers...sooo wonderful! and great prices!
Dress: Bridals by Elena, Severna Park (supposedly they are amazing with alterations if anyone is looking for someone!)
DJ: DJ D-Mac (he is from Northern Virgina, came highly recommended...he is more expensive than most DJ's, but has around 100 ravign reviews on wedding wire and no negative comments)
Uplighting: Perkins Productions
Officiant: Rev. Bob Tousey (so nice and wonderful!)
Ceremony Music: Rich Barry classical guitarist
MAke-up: Blend
Hair: Mindy Whalen, Weddingtresses
Cake: SugarBakers, in Catonsville
BM dresses: JCREW!
Tuxes: Kings contrivance formal wear in columbia, MD
Caterer: on site
Photographer: Emily Chastain Photography
Honeymoon: ST LUCIA!
I am also a soon-to-be Maryland bride! I haven't done a lot of planning yet, as I've been very busy finishing grad school, but here's what we have so far!
Date: January 19th, 2013 (I'm probably the oddball here in regards to date, but I LOVE winter!)
Ceremony/Reception Location: Tidewater Inn in Easton, MD (it's a little far from where my current location is, but my fiance and I loved it the first time we stepped into the lobby!)
Dress: really close to having one picked out, but I'm likely going to be purchasing it from The Bridal Boutique in Columbia, as they've been very generous in giving me back a portion of my deposit on my first dress (yes, I'm a two-dress bride 
).
Colors/Theme: We're still working on this, but because the ballroom where the ceremony/reception will be taking place, we're thinking periwinkle, cream, silver/pewter, black (though I'm more of a fan of a simple dark blue and silver color scheme).
Officiant: Not official yet, but we are planning to book with Rev. Michael Feehley. Super nice, and very affordable!
Food/Beverage: This is provided from Tidewater
Still in the process of picking invitations, bridesmaid dresses, tuxes, photographer, DJ, etc, but I'm hoping that we'll have most of this stuff picked out soon!
So excited to see so many other DMV brides! 
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