We're publishing the very first Southern Maryland Wedding Guide in a print edition this Fall and we're looking for the cover picture from a southern Maryland area wedding. The picture can be a vertical shot of the Bride, the Bride & Groom or even of the entire bridal party. So start saving those wedding pictures and send them in!

It doesn't matter if your wedding has already passed - but the deadline for our cover picture contest is August 17, 2003. Then, we'll post your pictures on our website and let visitors take a vote to help us decide on the cover picture they think we should use.

The winner will be notified that their picture is the winner and they will not only be featured on the cover - but they'll win some fantastic prizes!

Here's how you can enter!

• Send in up to two (2) wedding pictures from your wedding that took place in the southern Maryland area by August 17, 2003 along with a signed original copy of our photography release (complete the form below to receive one).
  
• Pictures can be a vertical shot of the Bride, Bride and Groom or of the entire bridal party. (Original pictures or high resolution digital images accepted)
  
• Include the name of the bride and groom, the wedding date, the location of the ceremony, and your telephone number on the back of the picture.
  
• *Mail original or CD-Rom to:

  The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide
  c/o Cover Picture Contest
  3460 Old Washington Road, Suite 301
  Waldorf, Maryland 20602

*No entries will be accepted after August 17, 2003. Participants must be prepared to present a copy of marriage license. If you would like your original photos returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide takes no responsibility for photos lost in the mail. You may also call 301-374-9292 to schedule an appointment during business hours to bring your photo in for scanning.

Then, from August 18 to August 31, 2003, we'll post all photo entries on the SoMdWeddings.com website to allow our website visitors to vote (only one vote per household) on the picture they think we should use on the cover of our first print edition. We'll tally the votes and the picture with the most votes will be our winner!

**Here's what the winner will receive:
(Check back as we seem to keep adding to the list!)

• Accomodations for two for 3 days and 2 nights at one of more than 60 resort locations in the U.S., Continental Breakfast, Round of Golf for Two, Discount Coupons to local attractions.
  Compliments of The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide

• Three Hour Limousine Ride
  Compliments of Gold Star Limousine

• Dinner for Two at Margellina's Restaurant
  Compliments of Creative Chef Catering

• One Photo Session & Prints
  Compliments of Michael Harsch Photography

• Mary Kay Makeover & Mary Kay Products
  Compliments of Flo Rogers, Mary Kay Sales Director

• Gift Album (Select your own gift!)
  Compliments of Wright International

• Gift Certificate for Don Savino's Piano Bar & Grill
  Compliments of Don Savino's Piano Bar & Grill

• Portrait Anniversary Cake
  Compliments of Sugar Shack Bakery & Gifts

• Gift Certificates for Lady Remington Jewelry
  Compliments of Christina Sanna, Lady Remington Advisor

• Gift Certificates from Cherubs & Chocolate
  Compliments of Yvonne Lewis, Cherubs & Chocolate
  
• Gift Basket for Two
  Compliments of Donna Clark, Gift Baskets by Donna

** Certain restrictions apply. See service provider for specific details.

Complete the form below and we'll e-mail, fax or mail you the photography release to include with your photos.