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8 Spectacular Waterfront Wedding Venues in the Baltimore Area

There’s nothing quite a like a waterfront wedding with the ambient sounds of the tide and the cool breeze coming off the water. Whether you’re tying the knot by the harbor or saying “I do” on the bank of the Monocacy River, Maryland is the perfect place for a wedding by the water’s edge. Take a look at these fantastic waterfront wedding venues, all just a short drive away from Charm City:

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6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Baltimore Wedding

For most people, planning a wedding is a foray into uncharted territory. How many of us have experience hiring caterers, booking bands, and coordinating an event for dozens to hundreds of people? That lack of experience can sometimes lead to things getting a little hairy, but don’t worry: you’ll learn as you go! To help you along, here are some of the more common mistakes couples make during the wedding planning process and how to avoid them:

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7 Great Guest Book Tips for your Baltimore Wedding

A guest book, like wedding photography, is a special way of preserving the memories of your wedding day for years to come. It’s an extra chance for guests to connect with the bride and groom and leave a lasting message that they can cherish long after the reception comes to an end.

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How to Book the Perfect Set of Wheels for Your Baltimore Wedding

Want to arrive at your wedding in style? Of course you do!

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Fantastic Tips for Bringing Your Rustic Country Wedding to Life

So, you’ve booked the perfect rustic venue for your wedding and now you’re faced with the task of planning the perfect menu and decorations to capture and enhance that natural, homespun look.

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5 Wedding Invitation Dos and Don’ts for Baltimore Couples

Figuring out what to put on your wedding invitations can be almost as difficult a decision as picking them out. With so many rules and guidelines regarding proper invitation etiquette, this aspect of the wedding planning process can be somewhat overwhelming. Here are some basic dos and don’ts to help guide you in getting your guests all the information they need while staying within the bounds of proper invitation protocol.

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5 Great Ways to Get Your Partner Involved in Planning Your Baltimore Wedding

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and it always helps to have someone else with whom you can divvy up the tasks. Not only that, but as you plunge into the process of planning one of the most special days of your life, you both want and expect your fiancé to be as enthusiastic as you are! Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many men (and some women) have the impression that planning a wedding is all about choosing flowers and deciding between infinitesimally different shades of linens; prospects that some might have difficulty conjuring excitement over. They haven’t yet realized that this is the chance to throw the most spectacular party of their life!

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The Art to Cake Design for Your Baltimore Wedding

A wedding cake is much more than a dessert; it’s a delicious opportunity for a couple to express itself! This week we spoke to the folks at Baltimore's fabulous Charm City Cakes to get a look behind the scenes at how they work with engaged couples to design unique wedding cakes that capture their vision and style. Here are their answers in their own words:

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5 Tips for Creating Your Baltimore Wedding Registry

Creating a wedding registry can be a lot of fun. How many times do you get to pick out a bunch of items you really want and actually receive them as gifts (plus those scanner guns are awesome)? But before you started building that registry list, here are some tips to guide you in making the wedding gift experience a positive one for both you and your guests!

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Alternatives to the Traditional Wedding Processional for Baltimore Brides

Did you know that the song which has become synonymous with the bridal procession, “Here Comes the Bride” or “Wedding March,” is actually from Richard Wagner’s tragic opera, Lohengrin, in which the groom is forever banished and the bride dies of grief? Kind of an interesting choice of music to play during the ceremony celebrating your long and happy future together, isn’t it?

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Choosing Your Baltimore Wedding’s Formality Level

One of the first and most important decisions to be made when planning a wedding is what level of formality you want to have. Formality level has a big impact on nearly every aspect of your wedding, from your venue to your dress to your decorations and menu, so before you dive into the planning process, take a moment with your partner to determine what style is right for you.

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The Allure of an Intimate Baltimore Wedding

Big, elaborate weddings aren’t for everybody, and there are those who dream of tying the knot surrounded by only a handful of their closest loved ones.

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Ideas for Planning the Perfect Winter Wedding in Baltimore

Season can play a huge role in planning a wedding, not only in terms of deciding what flowers are available and how your guests will dress for your outdoor ceremony, but also in providing inspiration for décor, menu items, and tone.

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A Long or Short Engagement: A Guide on How to Decide for Baltimore Couples

The question of whether it's better to have a long or a short engagement has been around for a long, long time. The truth is, every relationship is different and has different factors that go into determining how much time should go by between the moment the question is popped and the day you walk down the aisle.

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Keeping Gifts and Envelopes Safe at Your Baltimore Wedding

It is disconcerting but, wedding gifts can and do walk away from a wedding reception. It can happen to anyone.

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