Welcome to Baltimore magazine’s Bride, a unique wedding-planning magazine that is proving to be the single most valuable resource for thousands of metro-area brides and grooms.

In the 12 years we’ve published Bride, it’s gained widespread market recognition and acclaim among both readers and advertisers in central Maryland because of its distinctive focus on the Baltimore area—a focus that sets it apart from the dozens of other titles available in the region and the nation.

We think you’ll find Bride better than ever: Our art department and photo staffs have put together some really compelling photo shoots to show you all the possibilities, from gowns and decorations to flowers and cakes.

We roll out some great ideas from top caterers on what their ideal wedding dishes would be, from soup to nuts, plus tell the real wedding stories of a variety of Maryland couples.

One of the most useful aspects of Bride, though, is the fact that it is, indeed, uniquely Baltimore: Throughout our features, our photo shoots, our expanded venue chart, and our unparalleled resource list, we highlight hundreds of local wedding professionals who can take any wedding-day dream you have and turn it into reality.

We know brides, in particular, will read every magazine on the rack to help plan their special day. So go ahead, if you must: Get your gown ideas from New York, your flower themes from L.A., and your visions of table decoration from Paris.

In the end, though, it will likely be the very talented wedding professionals of Baltimore who will make it all happen, just the way you imagined.