Posts Tagged ‘Vendor’
3 Adjectives that I would use to describe Natalie and Jamie – professional, dedicated, and fresh.
They will take your wedding and create a story – a real story as it was told on 
your wedding day. Documentary in style, you feel each and every emotion in each and every image.
Natalie and Jamie are absolutely fabulous to work with, move like ghosts amongst your guests, and create images that are unmatched by any other photographer in the area. They are always available to their clients and respond quickly to questions or concerns.
The awesome customer relations, their unmatched ability to create one of a kind images, their willingness to customize their services to meet their clients’ needs, and frankly – they are just two of the nicest people – makes them my pick for “best of” photographer 2009!
Borrowed Blue Photography
410-532-0679
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When you call Jamie or Natalie, let them know that you read about them here!
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Of all the vendors we worked with over the last year, these listed vendors stood out from the rest. They have gone above an beyond in their service to our clients. Over the next 5 days, we will profile each vendor and let you know what qualities put them on this distinguished list.
Venue
The Walters Art Museum – Robert Zimmerman
Caterer
LaPrima Catering – Dina Silnicky
Florist/Floral Designer
Wicked Willow - Randy Woods
DJ
Mydeejay.com – Evan Reitmeyer
Videographer
Jessicapi Productions – Jessica Piscitelli
Photographers
Thomas Graves Photography – Thomas Graves
Borrowed Blue Photography – Natalie Nadozirny and Jaime Suthard
Rachel Smith Photography – Rachel Smith
Dawn Bernard Photography – Dawn Bernard
Make-up
Joyce Mungo – 410 -300 – 0287
Custom Wedding Jewelry
Roc Designs – Racquel Allen
Terry is one of the most talented artists that I have worked with. He is easy going, kind, but more importantly, a wonderful musician. I have had the pleasure of working with him, and he always conducts himself with the utmost professionalism. His versatility is unsurpassed in the industry.
Terry is truly amazing. It’s worth taking a few minutes to listen to samples of his work – it speaks for itself
1. Client support – providing answers to questions throughout the entire process
2. Connections in the area – working with different rental companies so they are able to supply the client with what they need
3. Creativity – being able to understand the Client’s vision
4. Personalized service – being able to meet budget requirements
5. integrity – honesty
6. Great food
7. Good attitude
LaPrima has all of these qualities and more. Working with Dina and the staff at LaPrima is a dream. No matter whether the wedding is a “year-out” or a “month out”, Dina is always there to address her clients’ needs – which, unfortunately, is a rarity. She makes her clients’ feel special, not because she has to, but because they are.
LaPrima is extremely versatile. With 10 locations in and around College Park, Baltimore, DC, Annapolis, Frederick, Alexandria, Fairfax, Herndon, Tysons, and Philadelphia, her clients are able to conduct tastings, and pick up items at a location that is convenient to them. In my case, there have been many instances where my clients needed to pick up a special dessert, and Dina has arranged for them to pick it up in a location that’s close to their house or work. What’s better about not having to worry about driving hours out of your way and taking time off of work – to taste their awesome Crème Brule?!
More importantly they have gone above and beyond for my clients – always! At the tastings, there is always an abundance of line
n choices that would go well with the color or theme of the wedding. There are different decor ideas, from sample candle arrangements, different votive holders, different plate and glass options, chairs and cushion covers, and the like. They work with multiple rental companies, and therefore, are able to get almost anything. There is a level of comfort knowing that you are working with a company that is wholly dedicated to the success of your event.
Take a look at their website, and also at some of the amazing things that they have done this year – you will see the LaPrima difference.
When you contact LaPrima, make sure you let them know that you heard about them here.
Happy planning!
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Christopher Dunn is an accomplished classically trained guitarist, residing in the Baltimore area. He is the owner of Classical Guitar Ceremonies, Inc – providing music for weddings and other upscale events in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
A native of Maryland, Chris received his Bachelors of Music, Masters of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory. Chris was a recipient of the Peabody Merit Award and Howard County Arts Scholarship during his studies with Julian Gray, Ray Chester and Manuel Barrueco at the conservatory. As a founding member of the Aurora Guitar Quartet, recent concert seasons have included concerts in United States, Costa Rica and Japan. Chris also performs as a soloist in The Dunn- Stornant Duo with flautist Rachel Stornant. In addition to classical performances, Chris performs as a studio musician for popular music groups/song writers and is part of a new mix media electronic group in Baltimore with poet Stephen Reichert.
Chris is absolutely amazing and has an extensive repertoire ranging from Baroque and classical to Latin American/Spanish and popular modern arrangements. If you combine styles for your ceremony and cocktail hour, your guests will be “talking” for years to come! Take a listen to this beautiful piece. Although I have chosen Ava Maria because it is a personal “fav” of mine, you can find other music samples on his website.
He has a few professional guitarists in his company, so they are able to handle multiple events on the same day.
Visit him online. When you contact him, make sure you tell him that you read about him here!
Happy planning!
If you haven’t yet found your gown and are interested in purchasing a sample gown at a great price, than the following information is for you!
Bridals by Elena, a full 
service bridal salon featuring couture bridal, special occasion gowns and custom designs is offering select sample gowns at 30%-70% off MSRP the weekend after Thanksgiving. These bridal sample gown designers include Romona Kevenza, St. Pucchi, Demetrios, Maggie Sottero, Anjiloque, Watters, Winnie Couture, La Sposa, San Patrick, Impression, Jasmine and many more!
Give them a call to schedule an appointment to find the gown of your dreams 410-975-0076. Also, visit them online.
Good luck and have fun!
Wicked Willow is my favorite floral designer. The team of Randy Woods and Tina Owens is amazing – truly, and I will tell you why. Every design that comes out of that studio is perfect in every way. When I am working with them, I can give them a vague idea of a color scheme and feeling of the day and they can come up with multiple amazing ideas that will work. If I go to them with specifics on what the couple wants, they still come up with multiple amazing ideas – that then, I can go back to the Bride and Groom with.
Located in Catonsville, I know I can work with them with all of my clients, no matter whether the wedding is located on the Eastern Shore, or in Baltimore, Washington DC, Virginia, Frederick, Hagerstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania – anywhere. Most importantly, their creativity is “out of this world” amazing. I just love doing different things for weddings, because I like to think outside the box. New designs, linens and table arrangements make a wedding so much more unique. I wanted to show you some of their work and also give you an idea of their creativity, so I asked Randy and Tina to send me some of the most unusual arrangements that they have designed for a wedding (arrangements, centerpieces, and bouquets).
Enjoy
Arrangements
Centerpieces
Bouquets
Floral Design by Wicked Willow
As the economy went in the direction that it did, I noticed that many of my clients were cutting out the video portion entirely. I realize it is very important to stay on budget, but it is also important to balance, and make sure that all of your requirements are being met within the budget that you have. I thought it was better to hear directly from industry experts on why video is such an important part of your wedding day. To order to answer this question, I have spoken to two very good videographers serving the Baltimore and DC Metropolitan areas. Here is what they say!
1. Why should couples hire a professional videographer?
you were pronounced husband and wife for the first time, that groovy dance only your Dad knows how to do, and the crazy stories the best man chose to share. You will be able to remember those moves and words if you have a video to watch on your ten or twenty year anniversary. A professional videographer, unlike a friend or family member with a camera, will not only be able to capture all those moments, with color corrected and non shaky video, but also with professional quality wireless microphones so that you will actually be able to hear the groom whisper “I love you” when the camera person is standing safely out of the way. Without professional video of the day’s events, you may be looking at a great photo of you and your guests laughing and wondering, what was so funny.
Matt – http://buerhausdesign.com/
2. Will you edit videos shot by an amateur?
3. Do you know who you will be working with?
A lot of video companies employ subcontractors. Make sure you view the portfolio samples of the videographer that will shoot your wedding.Is he/she unobtrusive? It’s always great to work with a videographer who has been recommended – by the venue, your planner, a friend or the photographer. You definitely want someone who is going to “play nice with others”!
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The golden standard of online registries, create a registry with items from anywhere on the web. Go to Wishpot to find out how simple it can be. All you do is sign up for an account and download the Wishpot widget. Once the widget is added to your tool bar, you are ready to go. You can go anywhere on the web and add anything you want! It’s that easy.
The advantage to Wishpot is that you are not limited to just one store. Add items from Bloomingdales, The John Deer Store, Williams-Sonoma, Macy’s, Neimens, Pottery Barn, Amazon – where ever. Just give your guests your Wishpot registry address on your ’save the date’ cards.
Happy Planning!
Many couples want to stay away from hotels because they feel that they are not
customizable, they are ordinary locations, and they would just be 1 of 3 weddings happening in the same location.
Not true. Hotels are a wise choice for a number of reasons, and I want to share with you an amazing location that is right at our back door. The Pooks Hill Marriott, located in Bethesda is just minutes from the Beltway. It offers charm, tradition and elegance in one complete package.
sts an all in one option.Customize your menu to accompany the style and theme of your reception. The staff at the Pooks Hill Marriott is flexible and will allow you to bring in your own catering if you want to celebrate your ethnicity through food. They have worked closely with caterers specializing in Persian, Indian and African cuisine, just to name a few.
The hotel also offers wonderful upgraded amenities for the Bride and Groom. Book the Presidential suite and get pampered – in the comfort and style that you deserve. Located on the 16th floor, and overlooking beautiful Bethesda, the presidential suite includes a flat screen TV, couches, wet bar with microwave, and a private patio. Reserving the 2 connecting rooms offers Bridesmaids or Mothers an opportunity to stay close to the pre-wedding festivities.
To close a beautiful wedding night, each couple is treated to a luxurious wedding night suite, containing comfy chairs and couches, a flat screen TV, a large opulent bathroom and private sleeping quarters, separated with 2 large French doors.
Elegance abound with ballrooms adorned with giant chandeliers, an elegantly designed lobby, professional and knowledgeable staff, and the convenience of planning your entire event, from the meet and greet to the after wedding brunch, the Pooks Hill Marriott is the choice for a truly choosy Bride!Take a look at a beautiful Pooks Hill wedding http://freedphoto.com/slideshows/suss_wedding/
Happy Planning!
