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Selecting Bridesmaid Dresses

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 @ 12:59 pm

Bridesmaid Dresses Hanging Up

If you’ve ever seen the movie 27 Dresses then you know that bridesmaid dresses can be downright hideous, crazy and off the wall, but the ideal bridesmaid dress is one that can be worn again, with or without a few alterations. While the bride should have the final say on the bridesmaid dresses, the bridesmaids …

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Budget-Friendly Bridal Gowns

Posted: Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 @ 11:50 am

Bridal Gown

A survey of 20,000 brides at the Knot found that the average woman spends $1,211 on her bridal gown. If you’re a bride who doesn’t want to blow your wedding budget on your bridal gown, there are some tips you can follow to get your dream dress without emptying your bank account. It’s always helpful …

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Recipe for Your Perfect Wedding Cake

Posted: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 @ 12:42 pm

Purple Green Wedding Cake

Some couples may find the process of deciding on a wedding cake rather daunting, especially if their taste buds aren’t quite aligned. The best part is, each tier of the cake can be a different flavor to suit everyone’s taste!  When you begin the process of trying to create your perfect wedding cake, keep in …

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Choosing Your Wedding Invitations

Posted: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 11:51 am

Purple Green Wedding Invitation

Selecting wedding invitations can be incredibly overwhelming. The first decision to be made is whether to purchase them online, from a local retailer, or to make them yourself. The major consideration when deciding whether to make them or purchase them is the time involved. If you are crafty and can enlist the help of parents, …

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“The Great Gatsby” Wedding Inspiration

Posted: Friday, May 10th, 2013 @ 11:55 am

The Great Gatsby Movie Poster

The latest movie version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby” hits movie theaters today. The film, released by Warner Bros. Pictures, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the super rich Jay Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan. The film depicts the world of the super rich in New York at the height of …

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Paying it Forward

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 @ 10:36 am

Love and Liberty Wedding Giveaway

Musket Ridge Finds a Way to Give Back on September 11 Musket Ridge Golf Club is giving away another September 11 wedding to a deserving military or first responder couple in their third Love & Liberty Wedding Giveaway. This awesome contest awards one couple a free wedding at Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge on Wednesday, …

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Wedding Photography “After Sessions” Gaining Popularity With Couples

Posted: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 @ 9:46 am

Wedding After Session

Post-wedding photography sessions known as After Sessions are gaining popularity among couples. This non-traditional shoot typically takes place anytime from a day to two weeks after the wedding to several years after the wedding. The best part about the session is there’s no watching the clock because there are no time constraints for the bride …

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Libby Howells & Adam Gress

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 @ 4:58 pm

Howells Gress Wedding

Married: September 1, 2012 Wedding and Reception: Private residence in McConnellsburg, Pa. Photos: Jennifer Rotz Photography When Libby and Adam exchanged “I Dos” at the groom’s parent’s home in McConnellsburg, Pa., simple and elegant was the theme of the day. The location perfectly matched the laid-back personalities of both the bride and groom. The ivory, …

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Bridal Showcase Feature

Posted: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 2:01 pm

Lace Bridal Feature

Love Set in Stone Model Mikhaela Pozhoga wears a slim, fitted gown in all-over ivory lace by Allure Bridals; Raised neckline with contoured straps that continue to a keyhole back; Chapel length train and covered buttons down the  back; Cathedral-length Mon Cheir veil with lace edge details, all from Potomac Bridals. Hearts on Fire teardrop …

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Fresh From the Sea

Posted: Thursday, April 11th, 2013 @ 1:20 pm

SeafoodCateringFeature

Incorporate Some of Maryland’s Most Famous Flavors in Your Reception Menu. Since Colonial times, seafood has been harvested from the Chesapeake Bay and offshore waters. Fish, including species of shad and herring, are a staple, and shellfish like clams, oysters, and scallops, have contributed to the culinary character of the region. And who could over …

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