tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73576568469775670702012-03-23T21:35:31.860-07:00Not-So-Big WeddingIn a region where weddings can cost an average $75K, new brides are tightening their garter belts and planning accordingly. But economy and elegance are not mutually exclusive; brides can have their dream day and eat their wedding cake too. Introducing the Not-So-Big-Wedding Boutique. This is not your typical wedding show or expo. The Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique will show brides how they can plan an elegant wedding without breaking the bank.Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-88709969512034228402010-11-21T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-21T06:28:00.351-08:00The Not-So-Big was a BIG hit!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkm4mGJvzI/AAAAAAAAAM8/8YrXm0FTVQU/s1600/winning%2Btable.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542003570196987698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkm4mGJvzI/AAAAAAAAAM8/8YrXm0FTVQU/s320/winning%2Btable.jpg" /></a> <div><div>Thank you for registering and/or attending the 2nd annual Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique! It was a jam-packed 3 hours on a gorgeous November day. We hope you got to visit with all 12 teams. Congratulations to <a style="COLOR: #17488a; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="https://notsobigwedding.com/2010/11/team-cinful.html" href="https://notsobigwedding.com/2010/11/team-cinful.html">Team Cinful</a>, lead by Cindy Jacobs of Cinful Cuisine who took home first prize in this year's Challenge. 2009 Challenge winner <a style="COLOR: #17488a; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="https://notsobigwedding.com/2010/11/team-carnevale.html" href="https://notsobigwedding.com/2010/11/team-carnevale.html">Team Carnevale</a>, led by Janice Carnevale of Bellwether Events, picked up 2nd place. And 3rd went to first-time <a style="COLOR: #17488a; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="https://notsobigwedding.com/2010/11/team-cannon.html" href="https://notsobigwedding.com/2010/11/team-cannon.html">Team Cannon</a>, led by Kelley Cannon of Kelley Cannon Events. Check out this <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/16863631">great video montage</a> by photographer Alexander Morozov and more photos by photographer Darling Paumen.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOknCoqId2I/AAAAAAAAANE/VUGCQ7YFIow/s1600/the%2Bevent%2Bcake.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542003742683461474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOknCoqId2I/AAAAAAAAANE/VUGCQ7YFIow/s320/the%2Bevent%2Bcake.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkmmEJ8ECI/AAAAAAAAAM0/i52ZOkQhYXk/s1600/details%2B1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542003251848417314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkmmEJ8ECI/AAAAAAAAAM0/i52ZOkQhYXk/s320/details%2B1.jpg" /></a><br />For more photos, visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Potomac-MD/Not-So-Big-Wedding-Boutique/148938638458627">Facebook Fan page</a>.</p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-56297534215938586652010-11-07T11:13:00.000-08:002010-11-21T05:48:47.569-08:00Team Cinful takes the win!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOki1ZV8MoI/AAAAAAAAALc/EjpP2dMBmIE/s1600/winners.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541999117187428994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOki1ZV8MoI/AAAAAAAAALc/EjpP2dMBmIE/s200/winners.jpg" /></a>Congratulations to "Team Cinful" in 1st place, followed by "Team Carnevale" in 2nd place and "Team Cannon"in 3rd!<br /><br />What a fabulous end to a fabulous day, thanks for everyone who came out and enjoyed our event!<br /><br />Photo by photographer Darling Paumen.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-17147605530216328442010-11-07T09:45:00.000-08:002010-11-21T05:50:37.543-08:00How is the judging done and by who?<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkjhQFyjDI/AAAAAAAAALk/t8LXJ1n0-pU/s1600/judging.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541999870618012722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkjhQFyjDI/AAAAAAAAALk/t8LXJ1n0-pU/s320/judging.jpg" /></a>Most creative use of space, most creative use of budget, most creative and elegant and most memorable are the four judging criteria's in which each judge based their individual scores of 1-10.<br /><br />Honorable mention to the judges who made this all possible in the giving of their time and expertise. Thank you for taking on such an incredibly tough task:<br /><br />Ms. Joyce Mnkande with <a href="http://www.events-2remember.com/">Events 2 Remember</a><br />Ms. Denise Thorne with <a href="http://www.instylecaterers.com/">InStyle Caterers</a><br />Mr. David Fritz with <a href="http://www.cortevents.com/">Cort Event Furnishings </a><br />Mr. Andrew Larris aka "Sir Andrew" with <a href="http://www.andykushner.com/andykushner/index.asp">Andy Kushner Entertainment</a><br />Ms. Janice Harrison with <a href="http://www.occasionalcakesinc.com/">Occasional Cakes</a><br />Ms. Julie Upchurch with <a href="http://www.littlehouseofflowers.net/">Little House of Flowers</a><br />Carmichael Q. Jennings with <a href="http://www.onqphoto.com/">On Q'ue Photography</a><br /><br />The winner will be announced shortly! Stay tuned...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-7519970768887704232010-11-07T09:22:00.000-08:002010-11-07T09:37:39.495-08:00Want to know a little more about Rockwood Manor?This charming little Estate is nestled in the woods, comprised of seven different rooms with varying capacities. The house can accommodate up to 300 people altogether in these seven rooms. Maximum capacity for any one combine/adjoining space within the Manor is 130 standing, 120 seated, 110 with seated and dancing. Overnight accommodations include ten hotel-style guest rooms and three climate-controlled cabins. Rockwood provides ample parking, wireless internet access, AV equipment, tables and chairs, as well as two kitchens for your caterer of choice. <br /><br />Rockwood is ideal for indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. Ceremonies may be held outdoors in Rockwood’s picturesque gazebo tucked into the manicured garden and bowling lawn or inside in Brooke Hall with its soaring ceiling, wooden beams and panoramic view. Follow the ceremony with cocktails on the brick veranda or flagstone terrace. Dine and dance with your guests in the elegant Hoover and Caughey rooms. The Manor can accommodate up to 130 people indoors and, with a tent, up to 200 people outdoors. Rockwood is also the perfect place to host holiday parties and to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs and graduations.<br /><br />Features at a Glance:<br />Full-service kitchen and separate serving kitchen<br />Bride and groom’s dressing/sitting rooms<br />85 parking spaces<br />Overnight accommodations for 116 people<br />2 large reception areas<br />Campfire ring<br />Garden gazebo<br />Landscaped gardens<br />Veranda with rocking chairs<br />Flagstone terrace<br />10 easels (Pads may be purchased at Rockwood)<br />1 portable microphone<br />1 lectern with or without microphone<br />1 table-top podium<br />1 TV/VCR and DVD player<br />1 stereo with CD player<br />1 LCD projector (additional charge)<br />1 conference phone (additional charge)<br /><br />Rates are based on a renter's residency. Montgomery and Prince George's County residents qualify for the lower rental rate.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-22694543488728560112010-11-07T08:56:00.000-08:002010-11-07T09:06:47.450-08:00The day is finally here, the 2nd annual "Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique"Just an hour before we open the doors for attendees, however things are very much underway out here at the Rockwood Manor! <div><br /></div><div>Judging has started and the competition has truly stepped up to the plate to bring our guests a peek into a wedding day that could well be remembered no matter what your limitations may be. Budget after today can no longer be an excuse not to have the wedding of your dreams, after all it is supposed to be your most fabulous day!</div><div><br /></div><div>Do check out our Facebook page for just some quick snaps that have been taken of the competing teams, we are wishing everyone the best of luck!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-26940755010272891522010-11-03T08:37:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:51:52.327-08:00Team Johnson<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkj6FkxlPI/AAAAAAAAALs/UF73lUpKpww/s1600/team%2Bjohnson.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542000297291912434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkj6FkxlPI/AAAAAAAAALs/UF73lUpKpww/s320/team%2Bjohnson.jpg" /></a>"Crazy In Love"<br /><br />R. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LaMont</span> Johnson "Punch," DJ<br />The Punch Production<br />(301) 860-0109<br /><a href="mailto:PunchDJ@verizon.net">PunchDJ@verizon.net</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">PunchDJ</span>.com<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nkenge</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Temoney</span><br />Catering by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nkenge</span><br />(301) 440-4313<br /><a href="mailto:ntemoney@verizon.net">ntemoney@verizon.net</a><br /><br />Leslie Collier Wedding Planner<br />Sparkle! Parties and Event Management<br />(240) 581-3398<br /><a href="mailto:rsvp@sparklepartiesandevents.com">rsvp@sparklepartiesandevents.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">SparklePartiesAndEvents</span>.com<br /><br />Janice Beasley, Photographer<br />Photos by Janice<br />(301) 536-8276<br /><a href="mailto:janb12281@msn.com">janb12281@msn.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">PhotosByJanice</span>.com<br /><br />Terry Godfrey, Florist<br />Floral Innovations<br />(301) 332-9338<br /><a href="mailto:floraldesigninnovations@gmail.com">floraldesigninnovations@gmail.com</a><br />Floral-Innovations.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-14050718955858274172010-11-03T08:24:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:52:54.610-08:00Team Bijou<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkkK9Bs8iI/AAAAAAAAAL0/sy_js2g72ZY/s1600/group%2Bbijou.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542000587055100450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkkK9Bs8iI/AAAAAAAAAL0/sy_js2g72ZY/s320/group%2Bbijou.jpg" /></a><br /><div>"Amethyst & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Peridot</span> Wedded Bliss"<br /><br />Evelyn Alas, Photographer<br />Evelyn Alas Photography<br />(240) 643-1554<br /><a href="mailto:evelynalasphotography@gmail.com">evelynalasphotography@gmail.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">EvelynAlas</span>.com<br /><br />Beth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Radovsky</span>, Cellist<br />Beth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Radovsky</span> - The Musician<br />(301) 467-4926<br /><a href="mailto:bradovsky@gmail.com">bradovsky@gmail.com</a><br />On <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> (Beth-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Radovsky</span>-The-Musician)<br /><br />Anne E. Chapman, Caterer<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rocklands</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barbeque</span> and Grilling Co.<br />(703) 778-8000<br /><a href="mailto:anne@rocklands.com">anne@rocklands.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rocklands</span>.com<br /><br />Tia Breckenridge, Planner<br />"No Surprises" Event Planning<br />(301) 651-3726<br /><a href="mailto:tia@nosurprises4me.com">tia@nosurprises4me.com</a><br />NoSurprises4Me.com<br /><br />Patricia Vaughn, Florist<br />Flowers by Patricia<br />(703) 283-8371<br /><a href="mailto:patriciajvaughn@verizon.net">patriciajvaughn@verizon.net</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-61075041372089130392010-11-03T08:14:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:53:52.203-08:00Team Cinful<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkkY3c7RoI/AAAAAAAAAL8/9RQMnP6BTLA/s1600/winner%2Bteam.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542000826076841602" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkkY3c7RoI/AAAAAAAAAL8/9RQMnP6BTLA/s320/winner%2Bteam.jpg" /></a>"A '<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cinful</span>' Wedding Dream"<br /><br />Cindy Jacobs, Caterer<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cinful</span> Cuisine<br />(410) 808-6100<br /><a href="mailto:cinfulcuisine@aol.com">cinfulcuisine@aol.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">CinfulCuisine</span>.com<br /><br />Lisa Monday, Florist<br />An Elegant Affair<br />(240) 535-5431<br /><a href="mailto:an.elegant.affair@hotmail.com">an.elegant.affair@hotmail.com</a><br /><br />James <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jarrell</span>, Photographer<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">AJ</span> Photography<br />(240) 446-4592<br /><a href="mailto:jimjarrell@ajphotography.com">jimjarrell@ajphotography.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">AJPhotographyOnline</span>.com<br /><br />Dwain <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Remsberg</span>, Regional Director<br />Grand Rental Events<br />(410) 690-5407<br /><a href="mailto:dwain@grandrentalevents.com">dwain@grandrentalevents.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">GrandRentalEvents</span>.com<br /><br />Jim & Shannon Stanton, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">DJs</span><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Soundsations</span> Entertainment Services<br />(301) 972-6323<br /><a href="mailto:dj@soundsations.com">dj@soundsations.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Soundsations</span>.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-91143151143988218762010-11-03T08:04:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:54:49.126-08:00Team Centineo<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkkk9R9fdI/AAAAAAAAAME/UzIeLnE8Q_0/s1600/team%2Bcentineo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542001033799892434" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkkk9R9fdI/AAAAAAAAAME/UzIeLnE8Q_0/s320/team%2Bcentineo.jpg" /></a>Susan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Centineo</span>, Photographer<br />Studio C Photography Imaging<br />(240) 446-6085<br /><a href="mailto:studiocphotos@yahoo.com">studiocphotos@yahoo.com</a><br />Studio-C-Photography.com<br /><br />Ellie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bonde</span> and Rene <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bonde</span>, Owners<br />Blossom & Basket<br />(301) 829-8300<br /><a href="mailto:blossomandbasket@aol.com">blossomandbasket@aol.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">BlossomAndBasketBoutique</span>.com<br /><br />Chris Schultz, Owner<br />Unique Dreams Deejays<br />(301) 253-9021<br /><a href="mailto:sales@uniquedreams.net">sales@uniquedreams.net</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">UniqueDreams</span>.net<br /><br />Marcel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wenker</span><br />Marcel's Catering<br />(301) 842-1112<br /><a href="mailto:marcel@marcelscatering.com">marcel@marcelscatering.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">MarcelsCatering</span>.com<br /><br />Dwain <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Remsberg</span>, Regional Director<br />Grand Rental Events<br />(410) 690-5407<br /><a href="mailto:dwain@grandrentalevents.com">dwain@grandrentalevents.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">GrandRentalEvents</span>.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-72355901144728095882010-11-03T07:54:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:55:47.004-08:00Team Barksdale<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkk1P2lbCI/AAAAAAAAAMM/vtZ1F7JECt8/s1600/team%2Bbarksdale.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542001313663249442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkk1P2lbCI/AAAAAAAAAMM/vtZ1F7JECt8/s320/team%2Bbarksdale.jpg" /></a>"Forbidden Fruit"<br /><br />Sharia <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barksdale</span> & Adrian Walker,<br />Wedding Planners<br />Socialite Event Management, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLC</span><br />(202) 420-1802<br /><a href="mailto:thescoop@socialiteevents.com">thescoop@socialiteevents.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">SocialiteEvents</span>.com<br /><br />Zachary Pope, Owner/Chef<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Roundz</span> Catering & Consulting<br />(202) 744-9595<br /><a href="mailto:zach@roundz.com">zach@roundz.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Roundz</span>.com<br /><br />Michael <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Suser</span><br />Night & Day Music<br />(301) 593-4209<br /><a href="mailto:msuser@comcast.net">msuser@comcast.net</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">NightAndDayMusic</span>.com<br /><br />Chris & Brandy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gronde</span><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gronde</span> Photography<br />(619) 792-2049<br /><a href="mailto:grondephotography@gmail.com">grondephotography@gmail.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">GrondePhotography</span>.com<br /><br />Jean <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vasconcellos</span>, Florist<br />Wilson Florist of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rosslyn</span><br />(703) 525-7792<br /><a href="mailto:seejeanv@gmail.com">seejeanv@gmail.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">WilsonFloristOfRosslyn</span>.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-15003180643903773582010-11-03T07:47:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:56:24.197-08:00Team Jackson<div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkk_UF8p9I/AAAAAAAAAMU/ke94hx521gs/s1600/team%2Bjackson.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542001486600120274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOkk_UF8p9I/AAAAAAAAAMU/ke94hx521gs/s320/team%2Bjackson.jpg" /></a>Dariya</span> Jackson, Event Planner/Decorator<br />Imagine It! Event Planning and Design Company<br />(301) 646-2367<br /><a href="mailto:d.jackson@iieventplanning.com">d.jackson@iieventplanning.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">IIEventPlanning</span>.com<br /><br />Mike <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goss</span>, Caterer<br />Sugar<br />(202) 832-8887<br /><a href="mailto:mike@ordersugarfood.com">mike@ordersugarfood.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">OrderSugarFood</span>.com<br /><br />Richard Hayes<br />Classy Production<br />(443) 307-6315<br /><a href="mailto:info@classyproduction.com">info@classyproduction.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ClassyProduction</span>.com<br /><br />Shannon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Finney</span>, Photographer<br />Shannon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Finney</span> Photography<br />(202) 236-3588<br /><a href="mailto:shannon@shannonfinneyphotography.com">shannon@shannonfinneyphotography.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">ShannonFinneyPhotography</span>.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-24499260675498853272010-11-03T07:41:00.000-07:002010-11-03T07:47:28.610-07:00Team Williams"Elegant Events"<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sharise</span> Williams,<br />Urban Engagements<br />(202) 460-2546<br /><a href="mailto:sharise@urbanengagements.com">sharise@urbanengagements.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">UrbanEngagements</span>.com<br /><br />Joanne <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grigsby</span>, Caterer<br />Bennett Caterers<br />(301) 203-4333<br /><a href="mailto:jgrigb@aol.com">jgrigb@aol.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">BennettCaterers</span>.com<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mixology</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-85122555183209668182010-11-03T07:30:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:57:50.836-08:00Team Zello<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOklT1cknAI/AAAAAAAAAMc/TRLz24nrZ18/s1600/group%2Bzello.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542001839150767106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOklT1cknAI/AAAAAAAAAMc/TRLz24nrZ18/s320/group%2Bzello.jpg" /></a>"<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Intercounty</span> Wedding Connection"<br /><br />Kim <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zello</span>, Caterer<br />Stone Soup Catering<br />(301) 515-6998<br /><a href="mailto:ChefZello@aol.com">ChefZello@aol.com</a><br />Stone-Soup-Catering.com<br /><br />Adam <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Feit</span>, DJ<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jamology</span>, Inc.<br />(240) 626-7316<br /><a href="mailto:AMFeit@JamologyInc.com">AMFeit@JamologyInc.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">JamologyInc</span>.com<br /><br />Sarah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Achten</span>, Photographer<br />Eden's Cove Photography<br />(301) 704-2715<br /><a href="mailto:EdensCove@gmail.com">EdensCove@gmail.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">EdensCovePhotography</span>.net<br /><br />Nancy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Chinnock</span>, Cake Designer<br />Custom Cake Design<br />(301) 216-1100<br /><a href="mailto:CCDCakes@aol.com">CCDCakes@aol.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">CustomCakeDesign</span>.com<br /><br />Judy Taylor, Florist<br />The Flower Valley<br />(301) 929-1791<br /><a href="mailto:FlowerValley@verizon.net">FlowerValley@verizon.net</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-20810844948696062002010-11-03T07:22:00.000-07:002010-11-03T07:29:31.713-07:00Team CannonKelley Cannon, Event Planner<br />Kelley Cannon Events<br />(703) 477-5111<br /><a href="mailto:kelley@kelleycannonevents.com">kelley@kelleycannonevents.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">KelleyCannonEvents</span>.com<br /><br />Ray <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bialek</span>, Owner<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bialek's</span> Music<br />(301) 340-6206<br /><a href="mailto:RBialek@aol.com">RBialek@aol.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">BialeksMusic</span>.com<br /><br />Purple Onion Catering<br />(703) 631-7466<br /><a href="mailto:info@purpleonioncatering.com">info@purpleonioncatering.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">PurpleOnionCatering</span>.com<br /><br />Shelley <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bagdasian</span>, Florist<br />Shelley <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bagdasian</span> Floral Design<br />(202) 487-0871<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">TheFlower</span>.biz<br /><br />Anne Robert, Photographer<br />Anne Robert Photography<br />(801) 472-1868<br /><a href="mailto:anne@annerobertphotography.com">anne@annerobertphotography.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">AnneRobertPhotography</span>.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-66573335110125025642010-11-03T07:10:00.000-07:002010-11-03T09:51:24.006-07:00Team StinchfieldLoretta Stinchfield<br />Premier Party Rentals<br />(301) 685-6379<br /><a href="mailto:Loretta@Premier-Party-Rentals.com">Loretta@Premier-Party-Rentals.com</a><br />Premier-Party-Rentals.com<br /><br />Nicole Shew, DJ<br />Shewsical Entertainment Services<br />(888) 743-9742<br /><a href="mailto:shewsical@msn.com">shewsical@msn.com</a><br />Shew-sical.com<br /><br />Peg & Caitlin Zuniga, Florists<br />Casablanca Designs<br />(301) 788-0027<br />CasablancaDesign.net<br /><br />Patty Collette<br />Carriage House Catering<br />(703) 340-0027<br /><a href="mailto:info@cateringbycarriagehouse.com">info@cateringbycarriagehouse.com</a><br />CateringByCarriageHouse.com<br /><br />Erin Antognoli<br />Erin Antognoli Photography<br />(240) 683-7983<br /><a href="mailto:erin@evilantognoli.com">erin@evilantognoli.com</a><br />EvilAntognoli.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-67851676773370895832010-11-03T07:00:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:58:39.206-08:00Team Goodluck<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOklensWMLI/AAAAAAAAAMk/i0xJzpynFfE/s1600/team%2Bgoodluck.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542002024437395634" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOklensWMLI/AAAAAAAAAMk/i0xJzpynFfE/s320/team%2Bgoodluck.jpg" /></a>"Matrimony"<br /><br />Bryan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goodluck</span>, Photographer<br />B. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goodluck</span> Photography<br /><a href="mailto:bryan@agoodluckevent.com">bryan@agoodluckevent.com</a><br /><br />Marquita <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goodluck</span>, Event Planner<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goodluck</span> Events<br />(240) 383-7687<br /><a href="mailto:marquita@agoodluckevent.com">marquita@agoodluckevent.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">AGoodluckEvent</span>.com<br /><br />Marquis Charles, DJ<br />Marquis Charles DJ Services<br />(240) 491-1847<br /><a href="mailto:mcharles72@msn.com">mcharles72@msn.com</a><br /><br />Nicole Thomas, Make-up Artist<br />Nicole Alexis Make-up Artist & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Esthetician</span><br />(202) 498-5607<br /><a href="mailto:info@nicolealexis.net">info@nicolealexis.net</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">NicoleAlexis</span>.com<br /><br />Steve <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jerrick</span>, Caterer<br />La <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> Catering<br />(443) 220-2338<br /><a href="mailto:sjerrick@laprimacatering.com">sjerrick@laprimacatering.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">LaPrimaFoodGroup</span>.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-7918938029500962522010-11-03T06:41:00.000-07:002010-11-21T05:59:38.452-08:00Team Carnevale<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOklt2lReTI/AAAAAAAAAMs/oiSVx2JojGY/s1600/group%2Bcarnavale.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542002286132295986" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TOklt2lReTI/AAAAAAAAAMs/oiSVx2JojGY/s320/group%2Bcarnavale.jpg" /></a>Team Carnevale<br />2nd place winner - 2010</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Janice <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Carnevale</span>, Event Planner<br />Bellwether Events<br />(703) 851-9622<br /><a href="mailto:janice@BellwetherEvents.com">janice@BellwetherEvents.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">BellwetherEvents</span>.com<br /><br />Gerry Rogers, Florist<br />Petal's Edge<br />(703) 518-8488<br /><a href="mailto:Info@petalsedge.com">Info@petalsedge.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">PetalsEdge</span>.com<br /><br />Leslie Grimes, Caterer<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Corcoran</span> Caterers<br />(301) 588-9200<br /><a href="mailto:Leslie@CorcoranCaterers.com">Leslie@CorcoranCaterers.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">CorcoranCaterers</span>.com<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Allison Britton</span>, Photographer<br />A Britton Photography<br />(703) 973-2104<br /><a href="mailto:allison@abrittonphotography.com">allison@abrittonphotography.com</a><br />abrittonphotography.com<br /><br />Marc <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wilner</span>, DJ<br />Washington Talent Agency<br />(301) 762-1800<br /><a href="mailto:Info@WashingtonTalent.com">Info@WashingtonTalent.com</a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">WashingtonTalent</span>.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-58472665334970445862010-11-03T05:57:00.000-07:002010-11-03T06:41:27.554-07:00The Judges Are Coming! The Judges Are Coming!Today, Montgomery Parks announces its panel for the Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique. Headed up by Joyce Mnkande, owner of Events2Remember, the panel is comprised of wedding industry professionals, representing the full range of vendors involved in Sunday's event. The judges are:<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFhfIa6QLI/AAAAAAAAAKc/x_rwejOR6R8/s1600/Joyce+MnKande-104.jpg"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFjwLXv9GI/AAAAAAAAAKk/L-RR_c-ZsH8/s1600/Joyce-MnKandeSM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 126px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535315096352322658" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFjwLXv9GI/AAAAAAAAAKk/L-RR_c-ZsH8/s200/Joyce-MnKandeSM.jpg" /></a>Joyce Mnkande</strong> is the founder an downer of Events2Remember, Inc. She is a member of the International Special Events Society (ISES) where she serves on the board. With a strong background in accounting and as a certified event planner, she has successfully designed, developed, produced, and executed a myriad of events ranging from small intimate events to large cross-cultural, multi-faceted events.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFkCLnl6VI/AAAAAAAAAKs/-q1b8QsByxU/s1600/Head-shot-JulieSM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535315405656418642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFkCLnl6VI/AAAAAAAAAKs/-q1b8QsByxU/s200/Head-shot-JulieSM.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Julie Upchurch</strong> is the lead bridal consultant and design specialist at the award-winning Little House of Flowers, located in Gambrills, MD. Since taking over in February 2006, Julie has become the go-to florist for brides of every budget. She has extensive knowledge of flowers, their appropriate seasons and availability.<br /><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFkL-ONTTI/AAAAAAAAAK0/XaDKDGwhzvE/s1600/DeniseSM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535315573858979122" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFkL-ONTTI/AAAAAAAAAK0/XaDKDGwhzvE/s200/DeniseSM.jpg" /></a>Denise Thorne</strong> is co-owner of InStyle Caterers. Denise has more than 16 years of catering experience. She has served on the DC ISES chapter board as director of Volunteers and Job Bank and co-director on Front Desk and is presently serving as its President.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFkuKeK2WI/AAAAAAAAAK8/zcnLCDArE2w/s1600/JaniceSM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535316161262704994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFkuKeK2WI/AAAAAAAAAK8/zcnLCDArE2w/s200/JaniceSM.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Janice Harrison is owner of Occasional Cakes. Baking for years, Janice starter her professional baking career after a layoff in 1994. Since then she has been recognized for her talents by a variety of publications. Janice uses her grandmother's recipes and makes everything from scratch.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFk4CT9GuI/AAAAAAAAALE/IUlPwEhfRrM/s1600/Sir-AndrewSM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 116px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535316330871069410" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFk4CT9GuI/AAAAAAAAALE/IUlPwEhfRrM/s200/Sir-AndrewSM.jpg" /></a>Andrew Larris, aka "Sir Andrew" has performed and produced entertainment at over 2000 events across the country. His publishing credits include Washingtonian Bride & Groom and American Entertainment Magazine and he has participated in a live online chat with Washingtonian Magazine as an authority on wedding DJs. Sir Andrew is involved in the SEARCH Foundation, ISES, and IACEP.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFlT9x4EyI/AAAAAAAAALM/XqqrUlMQDXE/s1600/DaveFritzISES2009Boardphoto.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535316810690728738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFlT9x4EyI/AAAAAAAAALM/XqqrUlMQDXE/s200/DaveFritzISES2009Boardphoto.jpg" /></a>Dave Fritz is an Account Executive with Cort Event Furnishings. He has over 10 years of experience in the event industry and has served on the DC ISES Board of Directors for four years. Dave is presently serving as VP of Membership for the second year.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFlqVivUBI/AAAAAAAAALU/MuOmDV2Wobo/s1600/CarmichaelSM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535317195026812946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TNFlqVivUBI/AAAAAAAAALU/MuOmDV2Wobo/s200/CarmichaelSM.jpg" /></a>Carmichael Q. Jennings is the owner & CEO and lead photographer for On Q'ue Photography, based in Beltsville, Maryland. Mr. Jennings has 17 years experience and specializes in destination weddings. His work has been featured in several industry magazines, and he has produced cover photos for Bride's Day and Perfect Wedding Guide magazines.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-79681864498997811302010-10-01T05:55:00.001-07:002010-10-01T05:55:18.254-07:00Team Registration Deadline Extended: October 15 or 6 Teams whichever
Comes First!You still have time to get your team together! Call me at 301-299-5026 or email me at laura.gosse@montgomeryparks.org if you have any questions.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-82486965125750250742010-09-03T09:18:00.000-07:002010-09-03T09:25:30.671-07:002009 Challenge Winner Team Carnevale Returns to Defend Their Title<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TIEhF7X9YkI/AAAAAAAAAKU/AQTAlTmc_Lg/s1600/_DSC3792.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512723804599444034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TIEhF7X9YkI/AAAAAAAAAKU/AQTAlTmc_Lg/s200/_DSC3792.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Team Carnevale, led by event planner extraordinaire Janice Carnevale of <a href="http://www.bellwetherevents.com/">Bellwether Events</a>, will return to the 2010 Not-So-Big Wedding Challenge to defend their title! We have word that Leslie Grimes of <a href="http://www.corcorancaterers.com/">Corcoran Caterers</a> will again join the team. Stay tuned to see who else will re-join or join anew this award-winning team.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-39308238110244374402010-09-01T10:20:00.000-07:002010-09-01T10:25:39.180-07:00Team Zello ReturnsKim Zello and husband/chef Robert Zello of <a href="http://www.stone-soup-catering.com/">Stone Soup Catering</a> are returning for their second appearance at the Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique & Challenge. Last year, they wowed both the judges and the brides-to-be with their awesome crab dip and creative money-saving ideas. (<a href="https://notsobigwedding.com/2009/11/team-zello-intercounty-wedding.html#links">View</a> their wedding tab from last year.) What will they bring to the table this year? Stay tuned.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-69463117022101661962010-09-01T09:55:00.000-07:002010-09-01T10:19:34.025-07:00Why Participate?There are a lot of bridal expos out there. Why participate (or attend) the Not-So-Big Wedding?? I'll let some of last year's vendors and attendees speak to this point:<br /><br />First up, <strong>Ana, bride & attendee</strong>, had this to say:<br /><br /><blockquote><p>I attended your not so big wedding last November by myself. I loved it because there were just enough vendors there to pick from and not feel overwhelmed and bombarded by everyone all at once.<br /><br />I ended up using several vendors from your event: Kim and her company [Stone Soup Catering], Adam Feit as our DJ, and Cara Fleck as our harpist at the church.<br />Needless to say, I definitely benefitted from your event. I attended 3-4 bridal events and of all of them, yours was the most useful.<br /><br /></p></blockquote>Next up, <strong>Kim Zello of Stone Soup Catering.</strong><br /><br /><blockquote>The Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique is truly a one-stop-shop for today's quality-minded and value-oriented wedding couples!</blockquote>From <strong>Leslie Grimes of Corcoran Catering</strong>:<br /><blockquote>From a catering perspective, having teams and a grand prize brought a challenge to the vendor element by pushing us to our highest level, again for the bride.<br /><br />It was fun personally for me by challenging our team to be our best, we won 1st prize!</blockquote><br />And <strong>Cindy Jacobs of Cinful Cuisine</strong>:<br /><blockquote>Don't miss out on this fabulous new Bridal Show! You will have so much fun ~ meet exciting new clients and most of all ... make lasting connections with other vendors!<br /><br /></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-89011933209829179442010-08-10T12:39:00.000-07:002010-08-10T12:53:08.695-07:00The Not-So-Big Wedding 2.0<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TGGtyeXnLJI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/4UzfZnc5ZIQ/s1600/_DSC7989.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503871302280621202" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/TGGtyeXnLJI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/4UzfZnc5ZIQ/s320/_DSC7989.jpg" /></a>Registration will open August 15th for the 2nd annual Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique & Challenge. We had a lot of fun last year -- 500 attendees, 10 teams, 50 vendors and about 100 wedding dresses!! Like last year, it will be held at Rockwood Manor in Potomac, MD. Are you up for the challenge? <br /><br />Questions? Contact Laura Gosse at 301-299-5026 or at <a href="mailto:laura.gosse@montgomeryparks.org">laura.gosse@montgomeryparks.org</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />To register: <a href="http://www.parkpass.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=37696">http://www.parkpass.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=37696</a><br /><br />For challenge rules: <a href="http://www.montgomeryparks.org/event_centers/documents/ChallengeProceduresRules2010_000.pdf">http://www.montgomeryparks.org/event_centers/documents/ChallengeProceduresRules2010_000.pdf</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-30438234920988558182009-11-18T13:14:00.000-08:002009-11-18T13:55:14.042-08:00Team Carnevale is the Challenge Winner!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/SwRsit4APJI/AAAAAAAAAFc/XFvTSE8xZW4/s1600/Carnevale1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405564796437281938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/SwRsit4APJI/AAAAAAAAAFc/XFvTSE8xZW4/s320/Carnevale1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Team Carnevale, led by Event Planner Janice Carnevale of <a href="http://www.bellwetherevents.com/">Bellwether Events</a>, took the prize at the first annual Not-So-Big Wedding Challenge for their Autumn-inspired wedding reception. The team beat out nine other teams of vendors for the grand prize.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Team members included: Gerry Rogers of <a href="http://www.petalsedge.com/">Petal's Edge</a>, Leslie Grimes of <a href="http://www.corcorancaterers.com/">Corcoran Caterers</a>, Stephanie Ascari of <a href="http://www.cleverlycandid.com/">Cleverly Candid Photography </a>and Marc Wilner of <a href="http://www.washingtontalent.com/">Washington Talent Agency</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Team Carnevale Wedding Tab</strong><br />Total: $15,000 (for 65 guests)<br />$133 per person over 65<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/SwRqGkJEtoI/AAAAAAAAAFU/a4k1FTZRo4o/s1600/carnevale2.jpg"></a> </div><div> </div><div><em><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/SwRqGkJEtoI/AAAAAAAAAFU/a4k1FTZRo4o/s1600/carnevale2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405562113764931202" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" hspace="10" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Trj4Ds00ARQ/SwRqGkJEtoI/AAAAAAAAAFU/a4k1FTZRo4o/s320/carnevale2.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a>The Details:</em></div><div> </div><div>Venue Rental (Lodge at Little Seneca Creek, Friday night, 8 hours): <em>$2100<br /></em>Catering/Beverage/Rentals: <em>$7,800</em><br />Photography: <em>$2,000</em><br />Flowers: <em>$1,300</em><br />Music: <em>$900</em><br />Wedding Planner: <em>$900</em> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Congratulations Team Carnevale!</em></div><br /><p><em></em></p><br /><p></p><br /><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357656846977567070.post-28372560096585199812009-11-05T01:37:00.000-08:002009-11-05T01:41:15.662-08:00Things To Do & See - Sunday, November 8• Montgomery Parks Event Centers on Parade (Salomon Room)<br />Talk with Parks representatives and find out more about Brookside Gardens, Rockwood Manor, Seneca Lodge, and Woodlawn Manor.<br /><br />• NSBW Challenge Teams Present: Elegant Weddings for $15K or Less!<br />(Rapidan Room and Brooke Hall)<br />Ten teams have taken the challenge to create an elegant wedding for $15K or less. Meet the teams, check out their displays and ideas, and if you see a “Wedding Tab” that wrks for you, sign up on the spot!<br /><br />• St. Anthony’s Bridal Boutique (Great Falls Room)<br />Beautiful dresses for $150 or less! Check out their model brides throughout the day, and head downstairs to try a couple on for size. Your gown may be there waiting for you!<br />All proceeds go to St. Anthony’s Bridal Center to help them provide gowns and other items for brides who need them.<br /><br />• Discover Rockwood Manor Potomac, MD<br />Take some time to explore the grounds and facilities at Rockwood, including the Bridal Suite in Carolyn Cottage (Room 1, just off the Rapidan Room), the lovely stone patio and woods just outside Brooke Hall, the gazebo and front lawn, and more.<br /><br />• Take a Break (Caughey Room)<br />Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea or some lemonade, and relax for a bit.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique
November 8, 2009 | Noon - 5PM
Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11011+macarthur+blvd.,+potomac,+md&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=jpl5SryjMJCwsgO8ybXeBA&z=16&iwloc=A">Get Directions</a></div>Laura Gossehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260297463702841661noreply@blogger.com0