 Photography by Marirosa
7033077074
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www.weddingsbymarirosa.com
I believe that real life is worth celebrating and today it moves faster than ever. Few things can slow us down, letting you relive the moment like the power of a photograph. It's your wedding day, it is a day you will always cherish and want to relive over and over again. The focus is documenting your day, capturing those moments that no one else see, the looks, laughter and joy. Photography by Marirosa is located in Northern Va and is available for both local and destination weddings.
 Click Chick Photography
21 Fresh Pond Circle
508.224.4442
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http://www.clickchickphoto.com
I believe in creating pictures, not just taking them. I will wait for opportunities, look for them, anticipate, create and pursue them relentlessly to not just meet my clients expectations, but to exceed them every time! If I want my couples to look natural I give them a reason to be there such as whispering in each other's ear or perhaps sharing a romantic kiss.
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 Frest Photo
1196 Pine Ave. Shady Side, MD 20764
410-588-7409
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www.frestphoto.com
Located in Maryland, Frest Photo specializes in wedding, civil union, event, and on location family portraiture in the Maryland, Washington D.C., and NoVA region. Jeannine and her partner/husband, Brian work together to document your event. Two photographers = two perspectives, and the results are amazing! Our experience, since 2002, is what you are looking for when hiring professional photographers to capture images of life's unique moments & your loved ones on your special day.
 Shannon Finney Photography
7007 Fieldhurst Court, Alexandria, VA 22315
202.236.3588
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www.shannonfinneyphotography.com
Award-winning wedding, engagement and portrait photography by Shannon Finney Photography. Photographer Shannon Finney brings her style and whimsy to your wedding day. Shooting in color and black and white, Shannon began her photography work in portraiture, and it is that intimate style that drives her approach to wedding and engagement photography. Winner of the 2009 FotoWeek DC international photography competition, Shannon's work has been seen in exhibition and in print and online publications.
 STUDIO C Photography
154 North Market Street
240-446-6085
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http://www.studio-c-photography.com
STUDIO C Photography is the fastest growing studio in the DC/Maryland corridor providing fresh, candid, out-of-the-box Wedding & Fashion photography with an Italian flair. Award-winning images. Surprisingly affordable.
- 100% Gay Friendly
- Gay references
- Engagement & Boudoir sessions
- ALWAYS 2 photographers to capture everything
- Videography also offered
- Full Packages with Book, image CD, & more from $1900
- All packages include viewing gallery & guest place cards
- 2011 & 2012 are booking fast - Reserve your date today!
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 Washington Design Company Events, LLC
528 F Street Terrace, SE, Washington, DC 20003
202-543-2226
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www.WDCEvents.com
Washington Design Company Events, LLC (WDC Events) is a full service event specialist focusing on floral and event decor for weddings, social events and corporate functions. We provide flowers, lighting, pipe & drape, prop fabrication and all items needed for your next special event.
 Afloral.com
888-299-4100
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www.afloral.com
Afloral.com is your one stop wedding shop for realistic silk florals and designing tools. At Afloral.com we truly value our customers' opinions and use their feedback to continuously provide exceptional service and products. We offer an excellent return policy, fast response to all email questions, speedy and secure checkout, and quick shipping. Our user friendly website and commitment to outstanding customer service will provide you with a unique and carefree shopping experience that will make planning for your big day an enjoyable affair. Start saving now, shop Afloral.com
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 All Seasons Floral Preservation
Sterling & Charlottesville, VA
703-283-9447
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www.allseasonspressed.com
All Seasons Floral Preservation presses, preserves, and creates custom designed framed floral art with wedding and other special occasion flowers. Our years of experience with artistic design, customer service, and botanical preservation enable us to present you with a pressed floral masterpiece that is as distinctive as each flower, and the occasion it represents. We are delighted to work with GLBT couples and proudly support Marriage Equality!
Convention Floral
1920 Ninth St.
Washington, DC 20001
202.939.0510
www.conventionfloral.com
Greenworks Florist
4818 Yuma St.
Washington, DC 20016
202.265.3335
www.greenworksflorist.com
Palace Florists
1305 19th St.
Washington, DC 20036
202.833.1093
www.palaceflorists.com
Petals
1429 G St.
Washington, DC 20005
202.393.2345
www.petalsdc.com
Ultra Violet Flowers
1218 31st St.
Washington, DC 20007
202.333.3002
www.ultravioletflowersdc.com
 Charm City Cakes
2936 Remington Avenue Baltimore MD 21211
410.235.9229
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www.charmcitycakes.com
If you can imagine it, we can create it. Since opening shop in 2001, Chef Duff Goldman has gained an international reputation for jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring confections. From the exquisitely elegant to the wildly punk rock, Duff and his team of artists can take your cake dream and transform it in to a gorgeous - and delicious - reality.
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Cake Love
1506 U St.
Washington, DC 20009
202.588.7100
www.cakelove.com
Heller’s Bakery
3221 Mt. Pleasant St.
Washington, DC 20010
202.265.1169
www.hellersbakery.com
Watergate Pastry
2534 Virginia Ave.
Washington, DC 20037
202.342.1777
www.watergatepastries.com
Carine’s Bridal Atelier
1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
202.965.4696
www.carinesbridal.com
Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique
2025 Oakwood Lane
Forestville, MD 20747
301.420.2922
www.leftysbridal.com
Maria’s Bridal Designs
9858-A Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22032
703.865.8338
www.mariasbridaldesigns.com
Anthony's Tuxedos and Wedding Creations
3237 P St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
202.333.5762
 April Sandi Makeup Artist
801 Blakely Ct, Apt 346
301-685-5120
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I have been a makeup artist for 18 years. I exclusively use Clinique and MAC cosmetics in my work. I am in the Washington DC area and travel to Maryland, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia, Delaware and Connecticut for weddings and special events.
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 Amazing Bottle Dancers
Nationwide
800-716-0556
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http://www.bottledancers.com
Amazing Bottle Dancers - A Great Addition to Your DJ or Band
Imagine the fun and enchantment of experiencing the wedding dance from the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" recreated at your wedding celebration. The excitement begins with the surprise entrance of our comic rabbi. His warm and friendly humor about the newlyweds, based on information that you provide, is a wonderful icebreaker. Then, our elegant dancing rabbis glide across the floor to beautiful music, balancing wine bottles atop their hats to the wonder of all. Our amazingly acrobatic performance culminates when you and your guests join our bottle dancers for a fabulous upbeat Hora, that famous circle dance that anyone can easily perform. The Amazing Bottle Dancers are a terrific addition to your DJ or Band. We've been creating magical memories for happy couples for over a decade, now it's your turn. Visit www.bottledancers.com to view our exciting videos.
 Scratch Weddings
Various Locations
1-866-955-8580
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www.ScratchWeddings.com
Scratch Weddings:
- The best wedding DJs
- The most diverse talent to fit your tastes.
- A dedicated music manager to take care of all the details.
- 72-Hour refund policy.
- Top rated & award winning!
 DJ Dave Rudd
Alexandria, VA
571.344.4116
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www.djrudd.com
How do you vision your wedding reception? As an experienced, caring, dedicated DJ, my goal is to work tirelessly with you to exceed your expectations for your special day. I offer a superior sound system and tasteful lighting options at a fair price. Let's work together to create a unique experience just for you!
 Suburban Video Inc.
932 Hungerford Dr., Suite 1b, Rockville MD 20850
800-383-2117
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www.suburbanvideo.com
Over 25 years of International award-winning movie making. Suburban Video is known as the innovators and leaders in their industry. SV has created their team of professional degree certified associates each having one or more decades of experience within Suburban Video. Driven by passion for their craft and inspired by their couples' visions, they are recognized for their superior personal service. SV offers custom packages tailored to each couple's style and personality. SV has a'la carte options such as multiple cameras, true HD on Blu-ray, captivating highlights films, dramatic movie trailers, signature love stories, same-day edits, engagement/proposal films, photo-video montages, projection, web casting your film, and much more. Call to see what Suburban Video can create for you and your wedding. 800.383.2117 or email us at
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 Dolce Studio Films
Arlington, VA
703.300.9033
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www.dolcestudiofilms.com
Dolce Studio Films is an award winning company that specializes in fresh event filmmaking. We focus on capturing not just the public performance aspect of your day, but also the joy, the attitude, the mood and the impermanent sweetness of life. We then take those captured moments in time and artfully create a permanent motion picture window to your past. Our goal is to have you smiling, laughing, grow quietly serious and sigh deeply with content while watching your film. You can expect us to be as unobtrusive as possible on site in order to capture your events as they unfold naturally. We shoot in a documentary style using equipment that excels at capturing footage in low light conditions without the use of big lights. We employ cinematic editing techniques using Final Cut Pro, the same software used by Hollywood. Your final product can be delivered in innumerable formats including SD, HD, Super 8mm, DVD, HD Blu-Ray and as emailable or uploadable clips. Our standard packages are all Hi-Definition 1080i on DVD or Blu-Ray. Our services include 1, 2 or 3 camera coverage options. We provide everything from an hour of raw footage to fully-edited multiple day coverage. Our prices range from $979 - $5575. We are happy to customize packages as well.
Allow us to capture your sweet life.
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 The Savory Spoon Catering Company
285 Montevue Lane, Frederick MD 21702
240-446-4038
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www.thesavoryspooncatering.com
Our focus at The Savory Spoon is to provide our clients and their guests with fresh, innovative choices in food and presentation. We tailor events to suit your vision, and use sustainable, earth-friendly means whenever possible. We are forging relationships with local farmers and artisans so we can consistently offer the highest quality meats, dairy, vegetables and presentation pieces to showcase the natural vibrant colors of the food! Our goal is for you to be happy you hired us. Our staff is not only professional, but always warm and sincere in their approach to customer service. We believe that you should have a stress-free day, and do whatever we can to help you celebrate this blessed day. We are on a never-ending search for unique serving pieces and accessories to effectively execute your vision. We see it as the perfect opportunity to SHOP while helping others! Please check out our website for suggested menu items and special services. We are excited to try new recipes as well! We partner with amazing wedding professionals as well, who bring integrity to every last detail of your wedding. Please contact us so we can begin planning the wedding you've always dreamed of!
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 Main Event Caterers
3870 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206
703-820-2028
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www.MainEventCaterers.com
With the passage of the same-sex marriage law in Washington DC, brides and grooms are now afforded the unique opportunity of having their gay or lesbian wedding in the nation's capital. Washington DC offers elegant and stylish venues to make your dream day come true and Main Event Caterers will turn your vision of the perfect wedding into a reality. Main Event is one of Washington's foremost caterers and known for our award winning cuisine, elegant presentation, and flawless attention to detail. We are also the proud recipient of Catering Magazines Caterer of the Year award. Our vast experience in commitment ceremonies and wedding planning ensures your day will be truly memorable for you and your treasured guests.Whether a native Washingtonian or planning a destination wedding Main Event Caterers is your one-stop event planning & production answer. Our professional event designers can assist you in designing and coordinating key elements of your event such as: Creative menu design, Elegant tablescapes, Unique floral arrangements, Designer lighting, Inspired photography & videography, Classic musical entertainment, Professional transportation, Custom tenting.
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 Sequoia at Washington Harbour
3000 K Street NW Washington, DC 20007
202-333-3011
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www.sequoiadc.com
Special celebrations deserve a spectacular setting! With 22' tall windows throughout, Sequoia surrounds you with breathtaking scenes of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and sunsets over the Virginia skyline. The Main Dining Room seats 250 for dinner and offers a panoramic view of the fountain and glittering trees which frame the waterfront. The private State Room and patio offers intimacy for groups up to 125. From on-site ceremonies to casual receptions or a formal seated dinner, our event specialists are committed to making your day one of lasting memories.
 Chapel of Love Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC
202.253.3629
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www.startum.com/dcgayweddings.htm
Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns, DC Authorized Officiant, and Marriage License Agent, provides customized ceremonies, private elopements, signing celebrations with simple vows, and marriage license services to all faiths and all people. Rev. Burns is a full-time minister and a trusted source. She has been awarded "Best of the Knot" 2011, "The Brides Choice Award" 2009, 2010, & 2011, and she has fifty combined 5 star reviews. Call, Monday - Sunday (10 am - 10 pm) and ask about the special weekday elopement packages.
 Church of Joyous Living, NSAC
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www.churchofjoyousliving.com
We are a welcoming Spiritual community offering weddings to all committed couples. I will help you prepare your own vows, or offer a standard non-denominational ceremony. $150 with a $50 of that fee as a deposit to keep the date. Will travel within 1 hour of Baltimore area, or charge an extra fee.
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 Engaging Affairs
Washington, D.C.
888.481.5156
www.engagingaffairs.com
Engaging Affairs is the D.C. area's premier wedding planning company, creating the city's most fabulous events for fifteen years. We pride ourselves on designing weddings that are personalized to each couple and are truly unique. Our boutique-style business focuses on only a select number of events each year. This individualized service allows us to streamline your planning with customized information and referrals. Engaging Affairs is an open and affirming company and we love working with all couples to create one-of-a-kind celebrations. We bring years of experience and boundless contacts together to orchestrate weddings that are as seamless as they are stunning.
 Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events
4615 Newcomb Place Alexandria, VA 22304
202-730-6427
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www.cherryblossomwe.com
Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events is Washington DC's leading boutique event planning firm. Our goal is to provide a seamless and enjoyable planning experience for our clients while producing beautiful weddings and stylish events. We offer Full Planning, Partial Planning, and Day of Coordination services. Available in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Sequoia at Washington Harbour
3000 K Street NW Washington, DC 20007
202-333-3011
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www.sequoiadc.com
Special celebrations deserve a spectacular setting! With 22' tall windows throughout, Sequoia surrounds you with breathtaking scenes of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and sunsets over the Virginia skyline. The Main Dining Room seats 250 for dinner and offers a panoramic view of the fountain and glittering trees which frame the waterfront. The private State Room and patio offers intimacy for groups up to 125. From on-site ceremonies to casual receptions or a formal seated dinner, our event specialists are committed to making your day one of lasting memories.
 Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
301-581-5200
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www.eventsatstrathmore.org
One location, two stunning settings to choose from for your dream day. With its lovely setting, welcoming atmosphere central location, Strathmore is the perfect location for your wedding or commitment ceremony. The Mansion at Strathmore is an intimate turn-of-the-century Georgian mansion set high atop a hill. The Music Center at Strathmore is a magnificent light-filled contemporary building nestled into a pastoral hillside. Catering by Restaurant Associates with on-site chefs and kitchens, a helpful staff and adaptable spaces, Strathmore is the ideal location - whether your event is intimate or grand. Plus, when you host your event at Strathmore, you are supporting our artistic and education mission-based community programming. Strathmore is ideally located just steps from Metro's Red Line and major DC-MD-VA thoroughfares, including the Capital Beltway (I-495), I-270, and Rockville Pike (Route 355). Call us to create your special day!
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
202-292-6254
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www.newseum.org
Whether you dream of an intimate gathering, an outdoor affair or a lavish bash, the Newseum offers beautiful venues, meticulous service and scrumptious cuisine to make your wedding the "top story" of a lifetime. The Newseum has established itself as the freshest, most unique and flexible wedding venue in our nation's capital. The front of the building is constructed out of glass, giving guests a breathtaking view of the U.S. Capitol, Pennsylvania Avenue, the Washington Monument and the National Mall. Weddings are joyous, but sometimes complicated, events. Let the Newseum's experienced professionals help you plan your special day. The exceptional staff will help you choose an event space that fits your needs. Many couples are drawn to the Knight Conference Center, where the grandeur of the city frames this life milestone. You and your guests can even take over the whole building for a top-to-bottom, unforgettable extravaganza. The Newseum is privileged to offer you the award-winning food and seamless service of Wolfgang Puck Catering. The Newseum and Wolfgang Puck Catering are committed to making the day uniquely yours. Our goal is to create a wedding that is elegant, distinct and charming.
 Entertainment Cruises
Gangplank Marina, 600 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
866.404.8439
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http://www.entertainmentcruises.com/Weddings/WashingtonDC
An Entertainment Cruises wedding on the water is unlike any other experience - much more special than the typical hotel ballroom or local restaurant. Our sleek vessels can host any wedding or wedding-related event, from receptions & ceremonies to rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. All with historic Potomac River views you won’t find anywhere else. Entertainment Cruises’ impressive fleet on the Potomac features the elegant Odyssey, the exclusive Capital Elite and two festive Spirit ships, Spirit of Washington and Spirit of Mount Vernon. Each vessel has its own unique feel and provides a special experience onboard well-appointed, comfortable climate-controlled decks. From an elaborate reception to an exclusive wedding ceremony, an elegant rehearsal dinner to a festive day-after wedding brunch, we have the perfect package to accommodate all of your wedding needs. Creative cuisine and fine wine. Champagne. Music. Stunning views from every table. Our wedding event packages have it all, making the planning simple for you. Plus, you’ll work closely with a dedicated wedding coordinator to ensure your event is unforgettable. It truly is a magical experience planned to perfection.
 The Oak Room & Renaissance Chef Catering
17921 Brooke Road - Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301.228.2433
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www.oak-room.com
Celebrating your special day at The Oak Room will ensure that your wedding day will be how you have always envisioned it, and one that you and your guests will never forget. Along with the love you have for each other, charm, grace, and elegance will fill the room. Located in Historic Sandy Spring, MD, The Oak Room can accommodate up to 220 seated guests. Catering Exclusively provided by Renaissance Chef Catering.
 GayHawaiiWedding.com, Inc.
2703 Puuhoolai Street
800-859-0072
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http://gayhawaiiwedding.com
GayHawaiiwedding.com performs same sex weddings on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Destination Hawaii weddings are a popular choice for lesbians and gays who desire a wedding that is elegant, exotic, and affordable. Hawaii now has civil unions and your wedding will be legal. There are various locations for your wedding such as a gorgeous secluded beach, a private affordable oceanfront estate, or a church. We have performed over 4000 gay and straight weddings on Maui since 1994!
 OHEKA CASTLE Hotel & Estate
135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, NY 11743
631-659-1402
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www.oheka.com
A ROYAL ESTATE OF AFFAIRS
Celebrating the Art of Entertaining Since 1919 - Overlooking Long Island's North Shore beckons a place and time unimaginable in today's world - OHEKA CASTLE. Once the palatial Gold Coast estate of famed financier Otto HErmann KAhn during the 1920s, OHEKA is now New York's premier wedding venue and an historic hotel boasting 32 luxurious guestrooms and suites situated on the upper floors of the estate. Host your wedding at OHEKA and experience the grandeur of an authentic castle-turrets, soaring ceilings, sparkling ballroom, sumptuous formal dining room, stately wood-paneled library, elegant wedding suite, marble fireplaces, French doors and antique furnishings. Exchange your wedding vows in OHEKA's picturesque formal gardens amidst reflecting pools, fountains, statuary, gazebo and mature arbors. Ascend the sweeping limestone staircase and greet your guests in the opulent salons once graced by heads of state, royalty and celebrities. At OHEKA, only one perfect and di stinctive affair takes place each day, allowing you to maximize your wedding celebration while enjoying a storybook castle and its 23 magnificent private acres. Exclusive and unforgettable, from the historic estate and formal gardens to the white-glove service, European ambience, and award winning cuisine, OHEKA is one of the finest venues in the world.
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 Tweed Gifts & Wedding Registry
Box 125, Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
886-998-1940
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www.tweedgifts.com
The ultimate online gay and lesbian gift and wedding registry.
Whether you are in love, celebrating a long term relationship, or know someone who is, then you will find the perfect gift at the nation’s most exciting online gay and lesbian gift and wedding registry, Tweedgifts.com. Tweed has a gift for every occasion, be it a birthday, housewarming, wedding, or even the arrival of a new baby…you can find it at Tweedgifts.com. Tweed’s easy-to-use online gift registry ensures that you will receive that perfect gift, beautifully wrapped and delivered right to your doorstep. Tweed’s extensive inventory includes crystal barware and stemware; luxury linens, luggage, coffee table books, artwork and fragrances. Other items include an exclusive selection of His and His and Hers and Hers gifts. For those who are ready to say “I do”, Tweed offers a complete line of engagement, commitment and wedding rings custom designed for Tweed as well as cake toppers, crystal champagne flutes and tableware to celebrate that special occasion.
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