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Get Schooled on Wedding Terminology
                                                  Cocktail hour                                      Maid/matron of honor
                                                  Typically an hour-long interlude between the       The title given to the woman who assists the
                                                  wedding ceremony and the main dinner of            bride and stands closest to her at the altar.
                                                  the reception. Guests have time to arrive and      “Maids” are those who are unmarried, while
                                                  mingle before being seated.                        “matrons” are women who are.
                                                  Corkage fee                                        Master of ceremonies
                                                  A fee some establishments charge to allow          An individual who will work with the DJ or
                                                  guests to bring their own wine.                    band to announce the various components of
                                                                                                     the wedding reception.
                                                  Dais
Couples about to embark on their wedding          A podium or platform raised from the floor         Nosegay
journeys will likely learn a thing or two about   where the bride and groom are seated.              A small bouquet or flower arrangement
party planning once their engagements are                                                            typically given to the mothers of the bride
                                                  Deposit
over and they are newly married. Wedding                                                             and groom before the ceremony.
                                                  A percentage of the total cost of service given
planning can seem overwhelming and a tad          to a vendor to secure a date for their services.   Processional/Recessional
confusing at times, but a crash course in                                                            Musical pieces that mark the entrance and
wedding terminology can help couples make         Dragées
                                                                                                     exit from the wedding ceremony.
more informed choices along the way.              Round, small edible balls of sugar that appear
                                                  on wedding cakes.                                  Receiving line
Blusher                                                                                              A line of the key people in the wedding who
A short, single-layer veil that covers the        Escort (seating) cards
                                                                                                     welcome and greet guests.
bride’s face before the ceremony.                 Printed cards that direct reception guests to
                                                  their seats.                                       Stationery
Boutonnière                                                                                          All of the paper products used at the
A single flower bud worn by the men in the        Fondant
                                                                                                     wedding, including invitations, programs and
bridal party.                                     A sweet, plyable product used to decoratively
                                                                                                     enclosures.
                                                  cover layered cakes. It can be used in lieu of
Canapés                                           straight buttercream.                              Tablescape
Bite-sized appetizers served      during   the                                                       A word that describes the multiple
cocktail hour of a reception.                     Handle wrap
                                                                                                     components of centerpiece designs.
                                                  Ribbon or fabric that wraps around the stems
Civil ceremony                                    of a bouquet the bride and wedding party           Learning some basic wedding terminology
A marriage ceremony conducted by a council        carries.                                           can simplify wedding planning.
official or justice of the peace at a municipal
location rather than in a house of worship.

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        Make Healthy Habits a
        Part of Wedding Prep
        After the big question is popped and loving      Slow down and relax
        partners decide to spend their lives together    Those      who     go   full-
        as a married couple, a whirlwind of activity     throttle with all of their
        will ensue. Although wedding planning is         responsibilities — including
        exciting, some couples may feel overwhelmed      wedding planning — may
        with all the decisions that need to be made      burn out. Stress can weaken
        before they can tie the knot. In this state of   the immune system and
        increased pressure, stress may build and         make people vulnerable to
        health could falter. According to a Cornell      illness. Schedule some time
        University study, more than 70 percent of        for date nights with your
        brides-to-be have weight loss on the brain,      fiancé, and don’t overlook
        but shedding pounds shouldn’t be the only        the benefits of hanging out
        health factor to consider. Here are some easy    with friends and getting
        ways to stay mentally and physically fit in      away       from     wedding
        advance of a happy wedding day.                  planning for a bit.
        Get daily exercise                                                                                 Cut down on alcohol consumption
                                                         Eat body-boosting foods
        Exercise is important for maintaining a                                                            Toasting to the future with a glass of wine
                                                         The foods we eat can impact everything
        healthy body weight and keeping stress levels                                                      may become rote in the months leading up
                                                         from energy levels to skin radiance. Foods
        in check. Exercise also can boost mood. The                                                        to the wedding, but alcohol is a diuretic and a
                                                         like berries, sweet potatoes, broccoli, greens,
        Department of Health and Human Services                                                            source of liquid calories. Alcoholic beverages
                                                         green tea, and dark chocolate all contain
        recommends getting at least 150 minutes of                                                         dehydrate the body and cause it to hold
                                                         antioxidants that boost the immune system,
        moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of                                                         onto water. When imbibing, stick to low-
                                                         states The Food Network. Avoid drastic
        vigorous aerobic activity each week. Strength                                                      calorie cocktails like a vodka spritzer (60 to
                                                         diets that can do more harm than good.
        training exercises performed at least twice                                                        80 calories) instead of a calorie-laden frozen
                                                         Simply cutting 500 calories a day can help
        a week complete a well-balanced exercise                                                           margarita (300 calories).
                                                         the average person lose a pound per week
        regimen.                                         if weight loss is a goal. Simple ways to trim     Feeling and looking one’s best starts long
                                                         calories are to choose skim milk over whole       before the wedding day. By making health
                                                         milk and choose low-calorie snacks.               a priority, couples can start their new lives
                                                                                                           together on healthy footing.

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How to Handle Rain on
Your Wedding Day

Brides and grooms fear the           Know vendors’ rain policies
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on their wedding days look back      wind. Couples need to understand
fondly on the ceremonies and         what they’re responsible for and
receptions. In fact, how couples     what may be covered if a weather
handle any precipitation can         event occurs. Wedding insurance

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affect how happy the festivities     may help cover the costs of
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Have a rainy day game plan           Move past it quickly
Rain affects outdoor weddings        It is okay to get upset if the
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Invest in golf umbrellas             While a couple probably won’t
Couples who live in notoriously
damp climates can purchase
                                     wish for rain, there are some
                                     benefits to overcast skies, say the
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decorated     stands   to   ease     the absence of bright sunlight,
transitions between wedding          outdoor photographs can really
sites and keep everyone as dry as    pop. Rain is romantic and may
possible.                            compel couples and their guests
Wear waterproof cosmetics
Women in the bridal party,
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     Wedding Transportation Trends
      Couples planning their weddings routinely                  Vintage cars
      rely on professional transportation to                     For that A-list look right out of a classic
      bring them to and from the ceremony and                    movie, stepping out of a vintage vehicle
      reception.                                                 creates red-carpet moments. Dream cars for
      Wedding transportation options abound,                     this type of glamorous arrival and departure
      and some are more popular than others. The                 include Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin
      following are some of the ways couples are                 and others. Many private companies rent
      getting to the altar on time.                              classic vehicles. Couples also may contract
                                                                 with those who attend classic car shows.
      Shuttles and buses
      Investing in the guest experience means                    Water transport
      couples are seeking ways to provide comfort                Couples celebrating by the ocean, a lake or
      and convenience for their guests and                       a river can make a grand entrance aboard a
      wedding party members. Rather than asking                  vessel. Water taxis, pontoon boats and even
      guests to get themselves to and fro, couples               sleek speedboats may be the transportation
      may employ buses or shuttles stocked with                  of choice.
      amenities to transport a greater number of                 The Knot says that couples spend around
      people. The Real Weddings Study indicates                  6.5 months researching their wedding day
      this type of transport has grown considerably              transportation options and will make their
      more popular in the last six years.                        decision and a reservation five months
      Exotic limousines                                          before their weddings. The more exotic the
      The chauffeur-driven limousine continues                   transportation option, the earlier couples
      to be one of the most popular methods                      should make their decisions to ensure they
      of transportation. However, to set their                   can book their first choice.
      weddings apart, couples are trending away
      from traditional stretch limousines and
      renting something more trendy, such as limos
      built upon sports cars. SUV-based limos are
      still popular, with Hummers, Escalades and
      Navigators offering the wow factor.

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The Length of Your
Engagement

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Each year, millions of couples       Others may prefer a shorter
around the world tie the knot.       engagement if they are financially
But before couples walk down         stable and prepared to tie the
the aisle, the proposal to get       knot. Couples in their late 30s
married must take place. Many        may feel the tug of a biological
couples mutually agree to get        clock and want to ensure there
engaged, while the experience        is ample time to get married
may be a surprise for others who     and have children. A shorter
have thought about it, but may       engagement can facilitate that.
not have been sure when one
                                     Some couples may have little
partner or another would “pop
                                     choice in the matter, as the
the question.”
                                     length of their engagements may
Upon getting engaged, couples        be dictated by the availability of
may ponder how long their            their favorite venues.
engagement should last. There
                                     Military  deployment,      work
is no perfect answer, and
                                     commitments, medical issues,
engagement length typically
                                     or travel responsibilities also
depends on personal preference
                                     may affect the length of an
and the needs of the couple.
                                     engagement.
In fact, according to The Knot
2017 Real Weddings Study, the        Some couples may feel that an
average length of an engagement      especially lengthy engagement
is 14.5 months.                      diminishes     their   excitement
                                     about getting married. That “new
A number of factors affect the
                                     engagement shine” can wear off
length of a couple’s engagement,
                                     as family and friends wait months
and couples should not feel as if
                                     or years for the wedding to take
they need to hurry down the aisle.
                                     place.
For example, couples who will be
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may need a longer engagement         to stick with what feels right to
than those whose parents will        them regarding the length of
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    Wedding Registry Tips
    Building a wedding registry is a task unlike       much. But large registries simply give guests
    any other couples may encounter during their       more options to choose from. Many industry
    lifetimes. Wedding registries are invaluable       insiders advise registering for two to three
    resources that provide engaged couples’            gifts per guest. That might seem like a lot,
    loved ones with gift suggestions. In spite of      but guests will appreciate having all of those
    that value, couples may find it daunting and       options.
    even a little uncomfortable to build their
                                                       Don’t hesitate to include expensive items on your
    wedding registries.
                                                       registry
    Building a wedding registry can feel like          Couples also may be hesitant to include
    walking a tightrope. Couples likely won’t want     especially expensive items on their wedding
    to ask for too much or for gifts that are too      registries. However, the couples’ parents
    expensive, but a poorly built registry can be a    and other close relatives may be honored to
    major inconvenience for guests. The following      purchase more expensive items, so couples
    tips can help couples build adequate registries    should not feel embarrassed to include them
    that benefit them without asking too much of       on their lists. It’s also important to note that
    their guests.                                      many retailers, after couples’ wedding days
                                                       have come and gone, discount registry
    Register with more than one store
                                                       items that weren’t purchased. So even if no
    It’s important to register with more than one
                                                       one purchases the more expensive items,
    store. Doing so makes things as convenient
                                                       including them on a registry may significantly
    as possible for guests and increases the
                                                       reduce their cost for couples who want to buy       Periodically update the registries
    chances they will be able to shop at stores
                                                       such items themselves after tying the knot.         Periodically update your registries to remove
    they’re familiar with. Unless your guest list is
    predominantly local, try to register with at       Vary the prices of items on the list                items you have already received and to add
    least one national chain so guests who live in     In addition to including more expensive             items if many of the less expensive ones have
    different regions can shop for gifts in-person     items on the registry, make sure to include         already been purchased. This also makes
    if they prefer to do so.                           moderately priced and inexpensive items.            things more convenient for guests.
                                                       This gives guests more options and ensures          Building a wedding registry is a unique task
    Make a large list
                                                       guests who might be spending a lot to travel        that couples can embrace as their wedding
    Some couples are hesitant to make large
                                                       to and from the wedding can still purchase          day draws near.
    wedding registries, feeling that doing so gives
                                                       gifts without digging too much deeper into
    the impression that they’re asking for too
                                                       their pockets.

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Affordable Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Ideas
Weddings can be expensive. Various sources       T-shirt, or colored clothing), and make the
estimate the average cost of weddings is         rounds.
anywhere from $26,000 to $31,000. Couples
                                                 Attend a group event
and their parents may bear the brunt of
                                                 Group events include sporting events,
wedding expenses, but those who have
                                                 concerts, theater shows, or a night at a
accepted a role in the wedding party also can
                                                 comedy club. Investigate discounted tickets
expect their share of expenses.
                                                 for large groups.
Taking into account gifts, wardrobes, makeup,
                                                 Belt out the tune
bridal showers, and travel, including getting
                                                 Open mic nights at restaurants, bars and
to and from the bachelor/bachelorette party,
                                                 other establishments around town may make
bridal party members are on the hook for a
                                                 for a fun way for friends to share a few laughs
lot of money when their friends or family
                                                 together. Participants need not be professional
members tie the knot. Many men and women
                                                 singers to join in on the festivities.
like to travel for their bachelor/bachelorette
parties, and cost-conscious bridal party         Camp out
members may be concerned about how               Get in touch with nature by enjoying a
expensive such parties can be. Pulling out       camping trip, complete with a campfire and
all the stops can be exciting, but there’s no    a few brews. Spending time in the wilderness
guarantee these types of parties will be more    can restore focus and let stress melt away.
enjoyable than simpler soirées.                  Poker or game night
Taking steps to control costs can help cost-     Groups can gather around the poker table to
conscious couples and their friends. The         test their skills in poker and other card games.
following are some affordable ideas that can     With some free-flowing beverages and snacks
be fun for all involved.                         galore, games can get pretty animated.
Bar or winery crawl                              Dinner party
Partygoers typically want to enjoy a night       Hire a chef to visit your house and prepare
out on the town, and traveling from one          a meal for guests. Serve a signature cocktail
establishment to another can be a fun way        and let the conversation flow.
to do just that. Everyone invited can set        Bachelor and bachelorette parties can be
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     Wedding Unity Ceremony Ideas
     Weddings celebrate the joining together of         family members, with a rainbow of colors
     hearts, families and homes. The unification of     blending for a now unified joining of families.
     a couple pledging vows to each other is the
                                                        Unity cross
     key component of the ceremony, and unity
                                                        Christians may enjoy a unity cross ritual at
     rituals are common during both traditional
                                                        their ceremony. A unity cross is a decorative
     and nontraditional weddings.
                                                        cross with a holder, and the cross is held in
     Unity ceremonies represent the magic of two        place by three pins, which symbolize the
     people coming together as one. Unity rituals       Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. During this
     may be built into certain religious or cultural    ritual, the bride, groom and officiant will each
     weddings as a normal part of the festivities.      set a pin in place.
     Other couples may want to embrace the idea
                                                        Tree planting
     of a unity ceremony to add something extra
                                                        Planting a tree or shrub that can grow with
     special to their ceremonies.
                                                        the marriage is a green idea and one that
     Couples seeking creative options for unity         takes unity rituals to a different level. Couples
     rituals as part of their wedding ceremonies        can place the sapling in a decorative pot and
     can explore these clever ideas.                    then take turns watering it. Later the tree can
                                                        be planted outside the couple’s first home.
     Candle lighting
     The lighting of a unity candle is one of the       Lasso ceremony
     more recognizable and traditional unity            This ritual is traditional in many Spanish-         Flower ceremony
     rituals. During this ritual, the bride and the     and Filipino-speaking countries. After vows         In this ritual, couples can exchange roses or a
     groom each light an individual candle and          are exchanged, the officiant wraps a floral         favorite flower and then place them in a vase
     then together light a larger candle, which         garland or rosary around the couple. At the         or basket. All members of the family also are
     celebrates them coming together as one.            end of the ceremony, the garland is saved as        invited to place a single flower into the vessel,
                                                        a symbol of unity and love.                         which ultimately results in a beautiful floral
     Sand pouring
     The pouring of sand into a vessel also is a        Handfasting                                         display.
     popular unity ritual. In this ritual, couples      This ritual comes from an ancient Celtic            Couples can create their own unique unity
     choose two sands of different colors and           tradition that bounds the bride and groom’s         ceremonies. The blending of any two
     then pour their respective colors into a vessel,   right hands together during the wedding             materials, such as wine, tea, glass beads, or
     allowing the different hues to mix together.       ceremony. Handfasting symbolizes couples’           paint, or even the traditional tying of knots
     This ritual can be expanded to include other       commitments to one another.                         will convey the symbolism of joining as one.

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     Wedding Dress Fitting Guide
     Because fashion preferences were once              online wedding information provider. This is
     ornate and dependent on precise fits, ready-       the time it takes to complete most standard
     to-wear clothing really did not become             alterations. Complex customizations can take
     widely available until the early 20th century.     even longer. Brides should also budget a
     Such attire is now available in just about any     minimum of $500 for alterations, which may
     retail store.                                      or may not be included in the price of the
                                                        dress.
     Because ready-to-wear clothing is so
     readily available, the average person may          Bring shoes and undergarments
     be unfamiliar with custom-made or tailored         Remember to bring along the exact shoes and
     items. In fact, a couples’ wedding may be the      undergarments you will wear with your gown.
     only instance in their lives when they require     A change in shoes or bra/corset can result in
     the services of a seamstress or tailor.            the alterations fitting poorly the next time.
                                                        Bring these items along to all subsequent
     Fittings are a part of wedding planning, and
                                                        fittings.
     here’s how brides-to-be can navigate the
     process of finding and being fitted for a dress.   Speak up
                                                        Martha Stewart Weddings suggests speaking
     Try on sample gowns
                                                        up at fittings if anything is uncomfortable or
     The first step is to make your rounds to
                                                        needs tweaking. Seamstresses are masters at
     various gown shops and try on the samples
                                                        their crafts, but only if they understand the
     they have available. Most sample sizes will
                                                        desires of the bride.
     not be the size you wear every day, so expect
     them to be ill-fitting. Do not be discouraged.     Check the details
     Once a gown is chosen, the dress shop will         The second fitting is designed to check that
     take your measurements and order the gown          all issues from the first fitting have been
     according to the manufacturer’s sizing guide.      addressed, the gown is comfortable and
     Again, this can be shocking, since the size will   you can move freely. At the last fitting, ask
     likely be larger than what you wear in street      the maid of honor to come along so that she
     clothes. Some shops will also order a little       understands how to bustle or help you handle
     larger to allow for adequate tailoring.            complicated straps or closures.
     Schedule the first fitting                         Open communication with a seamstress and
     The first fitting should be anywhere from          bridal shop can ensure brides-to-be get a
     eight to 12 weeks before the wedding date,         dress that fits like a glove.
     according to experts at WeddingWire, an

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           CHAIRMAN PLEASE CALL 301-373-3910
        24801 THREE NOTCH RD • HOLLYWOOD, MD
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Wedding Expo
                   February 3, 2019
                  12:00pm to 3:00pm
                   - Free Admission -
                  No Pre-Registration Required
                     Registration Begins at
                           11:30am

                   Come out and meet a variety of
                   our preferred Vendors who can
                   make your Wedding Day a truly
                     unique and special event!
                   Enjoy the walking fashion show
                    by Champagne Taste Bridals
                    and Carrington Formal Wear.
                   Be a winner of our Grand Prize
                  or any of the Vendor Giveaways!
                      (Must Be Present To Win)

                    For more information, please
                  contact the Sales Department @
                     410.326.6311 ext. 2191 or
                      sales@hisolomons.com

155 Holiday Drive | Solomons, MD 20688 | 410.326.6311
Wedding
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                                                                         3% CEREMONY ________________
                                                                         ____ MARRIAGE LICENSE

                                                                         ____ OFFICIANT FEES

                                                                         ____ CEREMONY VENUE

                                                                         ____ CEREMONY MUSICIANS

                                                                         12% ATTIRE ____________________

 BUDGET CHECKLIST                                                        ____ WEDDING DRESS

                                                                         ____ ALTERATIONS

                                                                         ____ TUXEDO
TOTAL BUDGET ___________                 12% FLOWERS & DECOR ________
                                                                         ____ WEDDING RINGS
                                         ____ CEREMONY FLOWERS
45% RECEPTION _______________                                            ____ ACCESSORIES
                                         ____ RECEPTION FLOWERS
____ VENUE                                                               ____ HAIR & MAKEUP
                                         ____ CENTERPIECES
____ CATERING & CAKE
                                         ____ BOUQUETS & BOUTONNIERES    8% PLANNER __________________
____ RENTALS (FURNITURE, LINENS, ETC.)
                                                                         ____ WEDDING PLANNER
____ ENTERTAINMENT                       3% MISCELLANEOUS ____________
                                                                         ____ DAY-OF COORDINATION
____ FAVORS                              ____ GIFTS

                                         ____ PARKING/TRANSPORTATION     3% STATIONARY _______________
12% PHOTO & VIDEO ___________
                                         ____ CUSHION                    ____ INVITATIONS
____ PHOTOGRAPHER
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____ VIDEOGRAPHER
                                                                         ____ POSTAGE
____ ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
                                                                         ____ THANK YOU CARDS

                         Mike’s Bar-B-Que & Catering

                                         Wedding Receptions
                                          On-Site Catering
                                           All Inclusive
       240-925-0342 • 301-884-7011 • WWW.MIKESBBQCATERING.COM
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                                       www.oldebretoninn.com | (301) 475-2699 | oldebretoninn@gmail.com
                                             21890 Society Hill Road Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
                                  www.oldebretoninn.com | (301) 475-2699 | oldebretoninn@gmail.com
                  Olde Breton Inn is owned by Bailey’s Catering, Inc
                                        21890 Society Hill Road Leonardtown, Maryland  20650 by Lulu Edwards
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