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Bridal Seminars

Wedding Planning 101
This year's seminars are all about tips and trends. Our panel of wedding experts are here to help with your wedding planning!

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    "10 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Wedding "
  • 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
    "Floral Trends - What's in for your wedding's season?”
  • 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m
    “Wedding Theme Trends - Decoration & Favor Ideas ”
11:00 am - 11:30 pm

“10 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Wedding.”
Shelby Tuck-Horton, Master Bridal Consultant
Exquisite Expressions & Events

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting and fun-filled events in your lifetime. However, it can also be stressful, time-consuming, and difficult. Learn the "Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Wedding" and turn your wedding planning into a fun and memorable occasion.

Shelby Tuck-Horton, who has been planning weddings since 1985, is a Certified Wedding Specialist and Master Bridal Consultant. She has been a featured wedding expert on national and local television and radio shows and is frequently quoted in national publications and local media. For the past six years, the prestigious Washingtonian Magazine named her one of Washington's leading wedding experts.

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

"Floral Trends - What's in during your wedding season? "
Debbie Gunnell, Country Florist

Find out which flowers are in season for your wedding day. Know which flowers to choose from based on the theme of your wedding and the style of your wedding gown.

Debbie Gunnell, FTD Master Designer has been in the floral industry for over 16 years. She has won numerous design awards including the Chesapeake Floral Association Annual Design competition, as well as Teleflora and FTD competitions. Debbie has over 30 years experience as a professional seamstress as well as 4 years as a bridal consultant. As design manager at Country Florist she is responsible for procuring all floral product used as well as overseeing all design work done.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

“Wedding Trends - Decoration & Favors for your Wedding Theme”
Kimberly Bean , Founder & CEO
The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide & BridalEverything.com

You may have an idea of the theme that you want for your wedding but are looking for inspiration on how to decorate it or what to give as favors. We'll share some of the latest trends from major bridal magazines as well as give you gift & favor ideas based on your wedding theme.

Kimberly Bean is the Founder & CEO and current publisher of The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide magazine established in December 2002. She is also owner of BridalEverything.com, an e-commerce website for wedding favors, accessories & gifts. Kimberly has coordinated social and corporate events for over 10 year. She is a current member of the Association of Bridal Consultants.