Hitched: A Bridal Blog

Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 10:31am

Engagement Video

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Dennis Drenner video

Wanted to share this adorable video from photographer Dennis Drenner. The couple is Bethany Wood and Christopher Harvey. They were married in August in Buffalo, NY—but met as students at Johns Hopkins University. They were friends for a long time, in part because Chris was a doctoral student (sort of a teaching assistant) in Beth's class and wasn't supposed to fraternize with the regular students. Beth is planning to go to medical school soon and Chris recently accepted a job as a cancer researcher in Boston. (They're a super smart couple). Dennis photographed their wedding up in Boston but shot this save the date video here in Baltimore. Anyone else do a "video" engagement session?...

Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 10:14am

Amy Getting Married—The Engagement Party

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amy and jerome

A couple of weeks ago, we had our engagement party. When my parents first came to us with the idea of a party we had mixed feelings. Jerome said why spend the money on an additional, party, just put it towards the wedding. And although I agreed, I do love a party! My parents convinced us that with our wedding being almost a year away, it was a nice celebration to set it off and of course while Dad is still doing well, let’s not wait. It's always better to get together with friends and family for good occasions, not to wait for something bad to happen.

What I thought was going to be a party put together by my parents for Jerome and I, turned out to be something I had a much bigger hand in. And I guess I can’t complain, I have to say, it turned out exactly the way I wanted. We chose the...

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 2:16pm

Oh So Pretty Props

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Stephanie Bradshaw

I went by Stephanie Bradshaw's new studio last week in Cockeysville. Stephanie has been very busy with all her Bradshaw Stylingbusinesses—dressing people, parties, and places—and now has a new venture with Lisa Martel—Oh So Pretty PROPS.

chiffon poppy headbands

The online company is for bride and grooms, photographers, event professionals looking for items for shoots and events. The prop shop stocks hats (even sombreros!), banners, paper accessories (think cute...

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 12:54pm

Amy Getting Married—The Location

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So once you get a ring on your finger, the first thing everyone starts asking is, “Did you pick a date yet?” Picking a date can be tricky because it determines lots of other decisions. As a florist, the first thing I think of is what flowers are available during different seasons. We wanted an outdoor wedding and had to consider what time of the year would provide optimal weather.

Another thing to consider. We got some pretty bad news about my dad’s health this past October 2010. We were told he had Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, non-operable at least for the time being. The doctors decided to put him on chemo in hopes to extend his life. Pretty...

Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 4:03pm

Amy Getting Married—First Dates and Engagement Shoots (Two Beginnings)

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I first met Amy Epstein on October 28, 2007, after a few correspondences on a dating website. Her profile was great - it projected a fun-loving social person, yet also reflected a more serious side that piqued my curiosity.

She listed herself as a business owner, which is something I have long admired. My father was one (retired), and at the time I had a friend who was just starting his own business. I think this sort venture speaks a lot about a person - that they have the dream, the intent, and the belief in themselves that they are someone who will live their own lives. I'd spent too many years of my life propping other people up, so the idea of being with someone who was self-confident appealed to me tremendously.

Our first date was at the American Visionary Arts Museum. I think museums are great venues for dates because you're doing something together and...

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 2:35pm

Amy Getting Married—The Beginning

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Amy & Jerome

I was 33 and really starting to feel too old for the social life I had been living for the past 8 years. You see, when I moved to Baltimore in the summer of 2000 from my home state of New Jersey, I couldn’t help but jump into the party scene. Going out every weekend to bars and clubs with my girlfriends and gay guy friends was never a good way to meet a boyfriend. I didn’t really care though, because I was just having too much fun with the people I was with. Boy, we were a fun crowd!

By day I was building my floral empire (Crimson & Clover) and by night I was completely content being a social butterfly. Occasionally, I would hit a bump...

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 2:18pm

Amy Getting Married—the blog

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I'm so excited to introduce Amy Epstein—owner of Roland Park's Crimson & Clover Floral Design shop and now a bride-to-be. As Amy plans her wedding over the next year she is going to blog for us about the process. From finding her dress to booking her band to the pros and cons of being an industry insider. Amy is one of the uber talented florist we use every year for Baltimore Bride—but like every bride-to-be she is experiencing the same highs and lows. And she's going to share it all right here.

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 11:49am

Look Who Got Married

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LOOK WHO GOT MARRIED!
Erinne Thelan and Brian Sturm
April 9, 2011 at the Tremont Grand
Photography by Joseph Sachs, Artful Weddings

Have you seen our great Look Who Got Married/Engaged feature on Facebook? We highlight local couples celebrating a marriage or engagement with an amazing photo from their celebration. It's fun to see where everyone is getting married and also ideas for your own wedding/engagement sessions. And another reminder of all the local photography talent. —JED

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 11:33am

Courthouses

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Sex & The City

As we start working on Bride 2012 (yes, really) I've been thinking a lot about courthouse weddings. There is something so sweet, old-fashion and private about getting married at a courthouse. Wondering if there are couples out there who did a courthouse wedding ... and why. Seems like a courthouse wedding followed by a big family dinner or blow-out party might be the perfect solution for couples overwhelmed by wedding plans. Would love to hear from you. —JED

(Image courtesy Sex and the City)

Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 1:00pm

Aisle Style .... TOMORROW!

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Tomorrow is our big Aisle Style Wedding Event. It is as elegant as it is resourceful bringing together the area's top wedding professionals from photographers to caterers and everything in-between. Plus, receive a complimentary Visia complexion analysis and microdermabrasion hand treatment in the Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland & Be Lifestyle Medspa Beauty Lounge. After you get beautified, meet author and eco-friendly wedding expert Katie Martin. Then, get inspired by the gorgeous vignettes created by leading designers. Finally, enjoy the heavy hors d'ouevres, desserts, mimosas, and live music throughout the event as you plan your perfect wedding. And right now we're doing a buy 1, get 1 free ... so perfect for brides and their maid-of-honor, two brides-to-be, or a bride and her mom. Enter wed11 upon checkout of your online order at http://bit.ly/eQrAPU. See you tomorrow...