Volume IV, Issue 5
9/27/06

Inside this Edition:
  • From the Editor
  • Feature Vendor - Today's Bride - Alfred Angelo Bridesmaid Bash!
  • Upcoming Weddings
  • Upcoming Bridal Events - A Bridal Shower,
    A Bridal Affair 2007
  • Ask the Wedding Planner - What are the responsibilities of the Best Man?

Dear Readers,

It's officially Fall! With mild temperatures and the beauty of the season's changing leaves, its no wonder there are so many weddings that take place here in Southern Maryland during September and October. It's also during these months that you have a chance to attend a couple of bridal events before the holidays. Bridal Show season starts soon and we have some exciting things in the works too!

SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, October 29, 2006, "A Bridal Shower" will be the first in a series of mini bridal events that Southern Maryland Weddings will be sponsoring. We know how stressful wedding planning can be so we thought of a way to inspire your wedding planning while having fun. Not only are we providing lunch with mimosas, but we're going to sweeten your palate with some wedding cake and other goodies (we've got to keep some stuff a secret). We'll share some of the latest trends in wedding favors and decorations as well as give you some ideas for bridesmaid luncheons and bridal showers (so make sure you bring Mom and your bridesmaids). We're holding our first event at the newly opened Sleep Inn & Suites in La Plata. (They have some gorgeous banquet rooms and jacuzzi suites that are perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers and out-of-town guests.) For more information and to reserve your tickets (space is limited), scroll down further in this newsletter or visit our website at www.SoMdWeddings.com. Oh-and I almost forgot - Sleep Inn & Suites will be giving away a Romance package. A stay in their honeymoon suite, complete with a jacuzzi tub, champagne & chocolates!

Know someone who recently got married? Be sure to let them know that we're going to be holding another Cover Picture Contest in November. That's right, we're planning a winter edition of our magazine to be released in January. So we'll be needing another couple's photo for our cover. We'll be accepting entries during the month of October and we'll post the entries on our website for voting in early November.

Stay tuned for these and other exciting Southern Maryland Wedding events. Don't forget, you can always check our "Local Bridal Events" calendar on our website for the most up-to-date information as it becomes available.

Send us feedback! We want to help make planning your wedding easier. What would you like to see more of? Send me an e-mail and let me know!

Happy Planning!

Sincerely,

Kimberly Bean
Founder & CEO

The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide

www.SoMdWeddings.com


  Feature Vendor
Tell them SoMdWeddings.com sent you!


Today's Bride & Formalwear

22576 MacArthur Blvd
California, MD
301-862-5688

Alfred Angelo Bridesmaid Bash
October 7 - October 9, 2006

During this event, you can receive:
10% Off the purchase of any bridal gown
15% - 40% Off the purchase of any
in-stock bridal gowns
$20.00 Off the purchase of
any bridesmaid dress of $150.00 or more

Tuxedo Rental Sale!
Receive 1/2 off ring bearer tuxedo rental and free Groom\'s tuxedo rental with the rental of 7 or more tuxedos.
Must be ordered by December 31, 2006.

See store for complete details.


Look who's getting married !

Don't forget to announce your engagement on SoMdWeddings.com! Congratulations to the following couples who will be getting married within the next few weeks:

*These announcements include photographs.

10/7/2006 - Stacey Kramer & Charles (Chris) Bowling Jr *
10/7/2006 - Alison Barry & Chris Cadden
10/7/2006 - Katharine Fritz & Adam Raley *
10/7/2006 - Holly Melendez & Albert Babcock
10/7/2006 - Glenda Norris & David Watts
10/14/2006 - Allie Fulk & Steve Newton
10/14/2006 - Melissa Grippo & Michael Howell
10/14/2006 - Toni Fenwick & Timothy Blackwell
10/14/2006 - Pamala Benfield & Jeff Gerek
10/14/2006 - Samantha Ritter & Kevin Lent
10/14/2006 - Jodee Staten & Jared Adams
10/21/2006 - Diana Price & Kevin Abell
10/21/2006 - LaShonta' Hunter & Paris Prince
10/21/2006 - Carrie Wright & Richard Holt *
10/28/2006 - Monica Davison & Chris Reeher *
10/28/2006 - Stephanie Law & Shawn Barreto
11/18/2006 - Jessica Griffin & Russell Reynolds




Beautiful Table Decorations

Take a Break from Wedding Planning! 

Invite Mom and your Bridesmaids to a fun
“Girl’s Day Out”...and enjoy Lunch and Mimosas with us at the new Sleep Inn & Suites in La Plata!
(Scroll down to see the schedule of events and to purchase tickets.)

Sometimes you just need to take a step back and take a break from all the wedding planning stress and do something fun yourself! That's what our goal is for "A Bridal Shower". We wanted to have an event that was mostly fun - yet informative and maybe even a little entertaining.

So we've decided to break out the champagne (and orange juice), along with a chocolate fountain, a couple of wedding cakes, a little lunch (to help offset the sweets), and lots of ideas for decorating and personalizing your wedding. We know Brides love the little details when planning their weddings. You love beautiful, creative, unique ideas. Like favors and place card holders... and floral arrangements...and gift giving ideas for all the people that are helping to make your dream wedding come true.

So grab Mom and your best girlfriends and join us for a day of fun! (Besides, he'll probably be home watching the football game anyway.)

Schedule of Events

12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m. Registration
Enjoy mimosas and other treats!

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Entertainment
Enjoy lunch and special performance by local Acoustic Guitarist, Artist Sam Grow
Door Prizes

1:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Presenter - Gail Perry, Sales Director for the Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel
Accomodations for out-of-town guests
Hosting your bridal events at the Sleep Inn & Suites
Romance Package Giveaway (A stay in the honeymoon suite, complete with jacuzzi, champagne & chocolates!)

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Presenter - Mary Rahall, Master Bridal Consultant, Owner of Waldorf Engraving & Printing
Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Day
Wedding Planning 101 - Question & Answer Session
Door Prizes

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wedding Cake Break
Join us for Wedding Cake provided by local wedding cake designer Anita's Wedding Cake Company and Charles Street Bakery.
Door Prizes

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Presenter - Kimberly Bean, Founder & CEO of The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide Magazine & BridalEverything.com
Wedding Decorating & Favor Trends
Bridesmaid Luncheon & Shower Ideas
Door Prizes

Tickets are $35 per person.
Purchase your tickets on BridalEverything.com until Friday, October 27, 2006. Each guest will be entered in our door prize drawings.


Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served bases. *Non alcoholic beverages will be served in addition to mimosas. Please drink responsibly and designate your driver.



Mark Your Calendars!
**Sunday,
February 25, 2007**
The Southern MarylandWedding Guide presents:
A Bridal Affair & Second Annual
$25,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway

Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland

Ask the Wedding Planner Q & A

Q:Can you please tell me the responsibilities of the Best Man? My fiancee is trying to determine who he should pick?

Our $.02 : Supporting the groom as a best friend and tireless helper, and keeping the ushers organized and on schedule, are the best man's responsibilities. Some specific dutes that may be performed include:

  • Organizes a pre-wedding party for the groom
  • Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time
  • Makes sure the groom's wedding-related expenses are prepared (clergy fee, for example)
  • Checks that the groom has brought the married license
  • Offers first toast to the bride and groom at reception
  • Coordinates return of rented apparel


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