What's New at Wedding Savvy

Capital Style Magazine - Now monthly in the Sunday Annapolis Capital Newspaper

2012-01-05T18:28:00.000-08:00

Have you checked out this month's Capital Style Magazine? Raquel addresses a sticky situation and gives advice on 2012 trends! If you don't already subscribe, be sure to sign up to receive the Sunday edition of the Annapolis Capital! Our next magazine is out in February! If you have a question you would like Raquel to answer, please e-mail weddingquestions@weddingconsulting.net

Did you pick up this month's addtion of the Capital Style?

2011-11-16T17:44:00.000-08:00

If you don't subscribe to the Annapolis Capital Gazette, you should! Check out the latest advice from Raquel Shutt in the Capital Style Magazine. It's an insert to home subscribers to the Capital Gazette. Catch up on local trends and people by clicking here.

Introducing The Bistro Ultimate Wedding Giveaway

2011-11-15T14:05:00.000-08:00

Win a $20,000 Diamond Ring THIS Saturday!

2011-09-11T14:57:00.005-07:00

Ladies.... do you have a friend or know a couple that is about to get engaged? Pass this on!

On September 17th, Smyth Jewelers and Wedding Savvy will be hosting The 2nd Annual Annapolis Diamond Dash – a one-day, real world treasure hunt through Annapolis in search of a $20,000 Martin Flyer diamond ring! Wedding Savvy had to be a part of something SO FUN that provides a great opportunity for the potential Brides and Grooms of Annapolis! This event is FREE.

In addition to the grand prize, participants get a fantastic swag bag AND get to attend a free after-event reception at the Loews Annapolis Hotel! What a GREAT way to spend a Saturday! We have awesome partners participating in the event like D. Bryant Photography, Paper Trousseau, and Severna Park Flowers and Gifts, just to name a few. Come out and see the Wedding Savvy Team and play to win a new diamond ring!!

Again, you can sign-upfor free by clicking here.
You can use the promo code SAVVY20 to increase your chances of being selected. Spots are limited!

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Wedding Savvy

www.annapolisdiamonddash.com

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View Kristin & Patrick's Perfect May Wedding!

2011-06-20T05:27:00.001-07:00

It was a picture perfect day for Kristin and Patrick's May 28th wedding! Senior Wedding Consultant Leslie Jefferson was at the helm to help their families enjoy the day. Check out the simply stunning photos (courtesy of Natalie Franke Photography) of their USNA chapel ceremony and rockin' Eastern Shore Private Home event! As always, a BIG THANK YOU to all the fabulous vendors who were a part of this event.
CLICK HERE to view the photos!

Meagan & Sean -- May 21, 2011

2011-06-13T17:18:00.001-07:00

What an amazing couple! I enjoyed every minute of working with Meagan, Sean, and their families to create such a fun and fantastic day. No words will ever be able to describe this truly epic (and PERFECT!) event -- but these photos might come close. A big thank you to Amy Deputy Photography and her AMAZING team for putting together this fantastic slideshow for the Wedding Savvy Crew.

Thank you to the wonderful vendors who made this event spectacular -- be sure to call them for your very next event:

Soo Son of Silver Stems Floral

Peter O'Malley of Staged Right Productions

Laura Fosler, Michael Vance, and the entire team at the Annapolis Westin (AMAZING!)

Blue Sky Films

The Paper Trousseau

Lighthouse Limousines

Bayside Limos (Fantastic Rolls!)

Please CLICK HERE to see the entire slideshow!

Wedding Savvy Advice Column in Capital Style

2011-04-25T06:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Savvy followers! Check out Owner Raquel Shutt in her new column in the Capital Style Magazine, "Wedding Savvy" on Page 15. Enjoy and as always, thank you for your support.

check out the full article and the rest of the great Capital Style Magazine here.

Check out our Sherwood Forest Wedding on District Weddings

2011-03-21T17:10:00.000-07:00

We are so pleased that one of our favorite events was selected to be featured on
the District Weddings blog! Check out Mark and Kristen at:

Sherwood Forest Wedding

Join us at the Historic Inns of Annapolis Bridal Show THIS SUNDAY

2011-03-21T12:42:00.001-07:00

Come by and say 'HI' to the Wedding Savvy Team this Sunday at the only downtown Annapolis Bridal Fair! Michelle Vellon and her fantastically talented team will be sure to host another fun and fabulous event. We look forward to seeing you!
CLICK HERE for more details and to order tickets online.

Fun Times at the Pottery Barn Spring Bridal Expo!

2011-03-21T11:08:00.001-07:00

A BIG Thank you to Pat Hathaway and the entire Pottery Barn Team for planning such a great event! It was great to see fun friends like Doug Segree and Tammi Molavi of Paper Trousseau.

If you haven't already, please stop by Pottery Barn to create your bridal registry -- E.J and Anne will be more than happy to help you.

Join us at the Pottery Barn Bridal Expo!

2011-03-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

Pottery Barn Spring Bridal Expo

Stop by and say "HI" to the Wedding Savvy Team at The Pottery Barn Spring Bridal Expo at Westfield Annapolis Mall this Sunday, March 20th from 11am to 4pm in the Pottery Barn Court. They'll be munchies and fun freebies so bring the family out and say hello!

Press Release from Westfield Annapolis Mall:

The Pottery Barn Spring Bridal Expo is at Westfield Annapolis on Sunday, March 20th from 11am to 4pm in the Pottery Barn Court

For a magnificent fun-filled afternoon, come experience this spectacular wedding expo that will have everything you want and need to plan your Dream Wedding. Consult with the Pottery Barn Entertaining Specialist and the area's leading wedding vendors. View the latest wedding gifts, bride & groom fashions and enjoy complimentary tastings, prizes, samples & more.

Get help planning your Dream Wedding from any (or all) of these experts:

Alpha Entertainment
Annapolis Marriott Waterfront
Annapolis Volvo
Best Connection Travel
Bubbles Hair Salon
David Hartcorn Photography
Godiva Chocolate
Mary's Designer Bridal Boutique
Men's Warehouse & Tux
Paper in the Park
Stoney River Legendary Steaks
Sephora
The Main Ingredient
Wedding Savvy Wedding Consulting, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma

R.S.V.P. by March 16th, by calling 410.266.3061.

Your most Burning Wedding Questions Answered!

2011-02-16T10:58:00.001-08:00

Hello Savvy Fans! Wedding Savvy will be writing a Q & A column in the Capital Style Magazine soon! Here is your chance for free wedding advice. Ever wonder if it's OK to wear white to a wedding as a guest? Questions about how to handle seating of divorced parents at the Church? Where is THE best place to buy an engagement ring? Bring on your questions, and we'll answer them. Please send any and all wedding related questions to: weddingquestions@weddingconsulting.net with WEDDING Q & A in the subject line. Please forward and re-post this message to all of your friends and family! As always, thank you for your support. We can't wait to hear from you!

Wedding Savvy voted Reader's Choice Award for "Best Wedding Planner" 2011!

2011-02-05T14:28:00.000-08:00

WOW what can we say? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who voted for Wedding Savvy as "Best Event Planner" in the 2011 Capital Gazette's annual survey!

It is a privilege to work in such a great town with such talented colleagues! From amazing Wedding Venues, fantastically fresh Caterers, to the best "from scratch" wedding cakes -- Annapolis really does have it all. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of SERVING YOU for over 9 years!

check us and the other winners out in the Capital Style Magazine appearing in the Capital Newspaper this Wednesday, Feb. 9th.

We Won Again -- Thank you to our FANTASTIC BRIDES!

2011-02-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

Dear past and present clients: Thank you for constant, unwavering support! YOU are the reason we enjoy our work! Thank you for all the smiles, the great, fun, meetings, and most importantly letting us be a part of your memories. I can honestly say that we have THE BEST CLIENTS EVER. That means YOU!!! Thank you for your support. It is appreciated :)

PRESS RELEASE: Annapolis, MD – {January 2011} - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Wedding Savvy, Inc. has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding Planning.

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Wedding Savvy, Inc. stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud {Enter Your Business Name} for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Wedding Savvy, Inc. is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today by clicking here.

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

Thank you to supporters of Cystic Fibrosis!

2011-01-27T17:28:00.000-08:00

I recently accepted the call to raise funds for Cystic fibrosis, a devastating genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. As I’m sure many of you know, fund raising is not easy! I am so thankful for the kind individuals and companies who supported my call to raise funds. Thank you so much for seeing the value in giving others a chance for a better life! I wish you continued success in 2011.

Thank you to our outstanding supporters of Raquel Shutt’s Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Campaign!

Tammi Molavi http://www.thepapertrousseau.com/

Barbara Duvall http://www.bowlofcherriescatering.com

Cynthia Jurkovic http://www.flowerfollies.com

Bobby Dill http://www.eventdynamics.net

Matt Grubbs http://www.discover-annpolis.com

Fiona D'Agostino http://www.fionascakes.com

Ken Upton http://www.kenscreativekitchen.com

Soo Son http://www.thesilverstems.com

Michael Calabrese http://www.severnfinancial.com

Peter O'Malley http://www.staged-right.com

Jean Clare Shea http://www.historiclondontown.org

Bryan Loane http://www.loanebros.com

Personal Donations from Past Clients and Friends of Raquel Shutt:

Karen Currie Generous Past Client of Wedding Savvy, Inc.
Jennifer Taylor Generous Past Client of Wedding Savvy, Inc.
Duncan and Nancy Salada Generous supporter of Raquel Shutt
Shannan Sortino Generous supporter of Raquel Shutt
Jon and Susan Mahaffee Generous Past Client of Wedding Savvy, Inc.
Jeremy Shutt Amazing Husband. Generous supporter of Raquel
Peter Perry Fantastic Father and supporter of Raquel
Margaret Philbin Generous Past Client of Wedding Savvy, Inc.
Cathy Gaudreau Generous Past Client of Wedding Savvy, Inc.
Lucy Curtis Generous supporter of Raquel Shutt

Thank you again for your support and giving others a chance at life!

My Personal Best,
RS

Searching for the Perfect Christmas Gift for your Bride-to-Be?

2010-12-10T06:34:00.000-08:00

****UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED to new registrants and walk-ins. Thank you for your support of Cystic Fibrosis! ****

Charity Seminar: How to Plan Your Perfect Wedding. What a fun present for a friend, colleague, or Bride-to-Be! We now have online registration. Please click here to register online.

See you there!

-RS

A Classic November Wedding-- in Every Sense of the Word!

2010-12-09T18:40:00.000-08:00

What a joy it was to work with this family to help execute a wonderfully planned day! Our day of services allow the client unlimited phone and e-mail consultations throughout the planning process and intimate 1 on 1 planning two months before and leading up to the wedding day. A BIG shout out to our Mother of the Bride, Cathy, who worked tirelessly with Wedding Savvy & her fantastic vendors to pull off a perfect wedding day! Enjoy this slideshow showcasing the ceremony at St. Mary's Church under the calm presence of Church Coordinator Louise Baradel. The reception followed at the Sherwood Forest Clubhouse. Flowers were provided by Romance of Flowers. The flowers really popped with the amazing and affordable lighting by Event Dynamics. We can't forget one of the best wedding meals ever, provided by the one and only Ken's Creative Kitchen. Ladies, if you need a caterer...call them!! And I've saved the best for last...the event was captured by none other then Jen of Egomedia Photography. She did a fantastic job of capturing these perfect images. You can see why Washingtonian Magazine named them "Ones to Watch" in 2010 ...look at these images, they are definitely worth watching!!

The Perfect November Wedding

2010-12-08T19:12:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of working with a fantastic couple to plan their November 6th wedding. It was held at their private waterfront community clubhouse -- an old barn style building. We hung a custom, antique chandiler as the centerpiece of our event, had a perfect November menu with Braised Short Ribs, and closed the deal with a fantastic band that kept everyone rockin' all night long! As always, this event could not be possible without all our fantastic vendors: Amy Deputy Photography, Ken's Creative Kitchen, Event Dynamics, Silver Stems Floral Design, Party Rentals, LTD., One of the best bands out there, The Dickens, Cakes from Palate Pleasers, and The Paper Trousseau. You all MADE the event. Thank you!

Thanks to Kristen and Mark for being a fantastic couple from start to finish -- all my best to you!

Check out the simply fantastic slideshow Amy Deputy Photography put together
by clicking here.

Enjoy!
Raquel

A BIG THANK YOU! to all our 2010 clients and vendors

2010-12-08T19:04:00.000-08:00

Hello All,

Now that the Wedding Season has slowed down, I have a moment to reflect on all our fantastic, wonderful, kind, and genuine clients we've had the pleasure of serving this year! Thank you! To each and every one of you: I have positive memories about each and every wedding. YOU make Wedding Savvy possible. Thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and most importantly, touching our lives and allowing us to share in such a special day!

An extra special note of thanks to all of the fantastic wedding vendors we've worked with this year. Your professionalism, talent, kindness, and flexibility are always appreciated, noted, and well respected. YOU are someone we CHOOSE to work with because, simply, "you've got it!". Thank you for treating us, and most importantly, OUR CLIENTS so well. Keep being .... just awesome. Thank you!

Keep tuned into our blog as we add photos of all of the fantastic weddings we had the pleasure of assisting in 2010.

Merry Christmas and here's to your fantastic, blessed NEW YEAR!

Sincerely,

Raquel Shutt
Owner, Wedding Savvy Inc.
and the Wedding Savvy Team

Attend our Charity Seminar: How to Plan your Perfect Wedding!

2010-11-29T15:50:00.000-08:00

Raquel Shutt, Owner of Wedding Savvy, Inc. is very excited to announce a charity seminar to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. "I am super-excited to use my skills to give back to our community!" says Raquel. "Please attend the seminar -- 100% of the proceeds will go to The Annapolis Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis."

This seminar is for Brides or Parents of the Bride that would like advice and tips on how to plan the perfect wedding day from start to finish. The event will be Saturday, Jan. 15th, 2011 at the Loews Hotel Annapolis from 9AM until 3PM. The fee is $99. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of this event! A great Christmas gift from a Father of the Bride or Groom to be!

To register or to learn more about this event, please contact Wedding Savvy at:
info@weddingconsulting.net SUBJECT LINE: Charity Fundraiser
or call us at the office at 410-263-2800, ext. 805

If you would like to donate directly to Cystic Fibrosis, Click HERE to visit my fundraising website!

Cystic fibrosis is a devastating genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. More than ten million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Advances continue to be made in finding a cure, but your help is needed now—more than ever—to help keep up the momentum of this life-saving research. Attend this Seminar and learn how to plan the perfect wedding and fund research to find a cure!

Historic Inns Bridal Show THIS SUNDAY

2010-03-20T04:53:00.000-07:00

Come see your favorite Wedding Savvy faces this Sunday at the Historic Inns of Annapolis Bridal show from noon until 4PM. Come enjoy the nice sunny weather in downtown Annapolis and stop by to say hello to the Wedding Savvy Team!

Historic Inns of Annapolis Bridal Show
Sunday, March 21st, 2010
12PM to 4PM
Governor Calvert House
58 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401

Rachel and Valerie look forward to answering all your questions, comments, concerns and showcasing some of our recent work!

Missed our Platinum Weddings Show?

2010-02-17T10:53:00.000-08:00

You can still check it out on-air!

Upcoming Air Dates:
Friday, February 19 at 9pm | 8c
Saturday, February 20 at 2am | 1c
Monday, March 15 at 3:30pm | 2:30c
Saturday, March 20 at 2:30am | 1:30c

Platinum Weddings Set to Air THIS SUNDAY at 9PM

2010-02-08T17:01:00.001-08:00

Please come and join us us at Heroes Pub in Annapolis to view our "Platinum Weddings" Debut! Maria, Tom, and the Wedding Savvy Gang will all be there. Thank you so much to everyone who had a hand in this wonderful event! To catch a sneak preview, click here:

Thank you Maria and Tom for this opportunity! Thank you to the Wedding Savvy Team!

Blizzard Wedding featured in the Capital Gazette

2009-12-30T05:56:00.000-08:00

Your wedding day will always be just that: YOUR wedding day! You've planned for years and months, and when the day comes, you're going to get married, no matter what!

Katie and Kaipo got married on Dec. 19th, 2009 -- the infamous day of the snow blizzard! Wedding Savvy was tasked with keeping everything moving, just as planned and also keeping everyone in a positive frame of mind to ensure Katie, Kaipo, and their families had a wonderful day. After all, they deserve it!

The day was a huge success, as noted in an e-mail from the Mother of the Bride to her friends:

"A quick re-cap for those who were able to attend the wedding and those who weren't. We tend to think the blizzard made the whole day more wonderful... As it turned out of 211 RSVP yes, we sat down with 171 guests. Everything happened on time; the reception lasted the entire time; the young people from Severna Park High School, George Washington University; the Naval Academy; and as faraway as Nice, and every state from New Hampshire to Florida, Nevada, California, and of course Hawaii partied in downtown Annapolis until 2 a.m. when the maid of honor flagged down a car and begged them to take K/K to the hotel while everyone walked back in 21" of snow.

The Annapolis Capitol ran the sword picture on the front page of the Sunday issue.

Few people will forget this one!" -Lorraine

Check out the capital article by clicking HERE.

A special shout out to the SUPER vendors who made the event a success: Claire @ USNA Chapel, Cheryl Handel @ USNA Stadium, The fabulous can do team of EgoMedia Photography, Neil Benjers Video, Cache Flur, and our magnificent transportation guru: Matt Grubbs with Annapolis Trolley. Hats off to the USNA Stadium Maintenance Team for keeping the Stadium lot plowed and cleared all night so we could shuttle guests in and out!!

So remember, when the weather takes a turn for the worst, Wedding Savvy will be there to eliminate any worry away and help you pull out a wonderful day. You've invested thousands in this ONE perfect day -- relax and let us take care of the rest. Thank you, Katie and Kaipo, for choosing Wedding Savvy to be with you on such a special day and giving us the opportunity to serve your needs.

Great wedding, even better couple!

2009-11-25T18:49:00.001-08:00

Thanks so much to Allison Britton for the link to her blog. Check out Melissa and Gregg's Oct. 11th wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club! Melissa and Gregg, it was my absolute pleasure to assist you with your wedding plans. It was a perfect day!

Click here to check out the photos

Great weddings and great brides -- thank YOU for choosing US.

2009-11-15T17:37:00.000-08:00

We have been very busy planning and excuting perfect weddings this year! It has been my sincere pleasure to work with all the families, brides, and grooms. I've learned so much from all of you, and it was my sincere joy to be with you all on your wedding days.

I've uploaded some photos of some of the great weddings this year!

HIA Bridal Show

2009-04-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Wedding Savvy had the pleasure of designing a room for the Historic Inns of Annapolis Bridal Show. It was our pleasure to make their vision of a "Home Sweet Hollywood" Ballroom a reality, the room glittered in gold and crystals and the delicious desserts drew the brides in! Peter O’Malley of Staged Right Productions created a beautiful custom bar and without his lighting we could have never achieved the golden tone of the room – he is a lighting dynamo and your go to resource for anything well lit in the area! Cakes and scones, and other delicate treats were the centerpiece of the bar, and we couldn't have done that without Fiona's Cakes, Andrea's Bakery, and of course HIA chef Allison Trainor who supplemented our bar with some treats of her own! The linens and dinnerware from Select Rentals and accessories from Allison Barnhill Designs, helped us create two different and equally fantastic Hollywood tablescape options: Hollywood Glam and Art Deco! Jen Lowe of JLowe Photos was there for the event and took some great detail shots of the room, so that we could share the day with you. The design and the day were a BIG success for Wedding Savvy. It was a pleasure working with each of the vendors in the "Home Sweet Hollywood" Ballroom- without them the vision would have never come to fruition! A big thanks to Julie and Michelle at Historic Inns for putting together the event and including us all!

January 3rd 2009 Wedding Slideshow

2009-01-18T18:40:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Lizzie and Kaitan!! It was my sincere pleasure to help this couple plan and execute their "tradition" focused wedding celebration. Lizzie's family were originally farmers and the symbol of wheat still carries through in the most important family functions. Kaitan is a USNA grad who has served all over the world and country so getting married back in the Navy Chapel was symbolic as well. View their stunning event here: LizzieandKaitan

A special thanks to Allison Britton A Britton Photography for putting together this fabulous slide show and of course the beautiful photography!

Raquel Shutt Named "2009 People to Watch"

2009-01-11T05:59:00.000-08:00

I am so honored to be included in What's Up Magazine's "2009 People to Watch" list. WOW! I continue to work hard and strive to do my best for you every day.

To read the article and to learn about some other talented Annapolitans, click HERE.

Wedding Savvy named to Washingtonian Magazine's "Best Wedding Planner" list

2008-12-16T20:38:00.000-08:00

Wedding Savvy is honored to be a part of the Washingtonian Magazine's 2009 Best Wedding Planner List. We work so hard to make our clients more than satisfied and give them a perfect wedding day. THANK YOU! to all our brides and professionals that voted for us. Your vote of confidence means the world to us! Check out our listing here: Washingtonian.

Happy Holidays from Wedding Savvy

2008-12-16T20:35:00.000-08:00

Wedding Savvy would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our past, present, and future clients. We are ever so thankful to work with wonderful people like you. Your support enables us to do what we love best: serving people on the happiest days of their lives. We love what we do, thank you for making it possible.

Platinum Weddings Comes to Annapolis!

2008-09-13T08:27:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to read all about it!

2008-09-13T08:05:00.000-07:00

Wedding Savvy, Inc. is happy to announce our new partnership with a great local company. We find many of our brides and grooms are looking for a good financial planner to assist with the daunting tasks of marrying two incomes, houses, and more!

Mike is proven , reputable, and extremely knowlegeable. The Shutt Family has used him personally for quite some time and we would like to share him with you! Check him out at http://www.severnfinancial.com/

Wedding Savvy adds to the Team

2008-07-30T06:37:00.000-07:00

Wedding Savvy is proud to announce its newest employee, Erin Calabrese. Erin joins our team as a consultant. She will have the pleasure of working with our fabulous clients to help them create a flawless wedding day!

Erin previously held positions in non-profit event planning and social work. What great skills to add to our team! Erin also holds a Masters Degree from the University of MD.

Please join me in wishing Erin the very best. Read her employment announcement in the Capital Newspaper.

Wedding Savvy gives back to the Community at Kids 'n' Kaboodle, June 16th 2008

2008-07-03T11:29:00.000-07:00

Owner Raquel Shutt volunteered her planning skills to help the Chesapeake Children's Museum host their annual Kids 'n' Kaboodle event in Truxton Park. Debbie Wood, Director and founder of the CCM, descripes Kids 'n' Kaboodle as "an event focused on providing joyous free fun for children of all ages". The purpose of this event is to allow every child, regardless of income level, to enjoy the same things.

This year Kids 'n' Kaboodle hosted a stage with great local entertainers who also donated their time, energy, and product. A big thanks to the most AMAZING Annapolitan vendors who care enough to give back to the community and were a part of our exciting entertainment:

The Magical Worlds of Jack Julius http://www.jackjulius.com/
The Talent Machine http://www.talentmachine.com/
Karate Demonstration by East Coast Martial Arts http://www.eastcoastmartialarts.com/
Haidi Zech presents “Germany in a Nutshell”
Annapolis Dance Factory http://www.annapolisdance.com/
Kid Singer Jim http://www.kidsingerjim.com/
Mr. Derby Jams (Children entertainer) http://www.mrderbyjams.com/

Our fabulous Emcee was Marc Simmons from C and J Entertainment, a great Entertainment company out of Odenton. Thanks to Chris Temple for agreeing to donate this service -- we would have had no sound system without you, thank you! http://www.candjentertainment.com/

Our great looking Kids 'n' Kaboodle sign was donated by the NEW! Fast Signs of Annapolis on West Street. Leigh Rand was amazing to work with and provided a speedy turnaround. You can find them on the web at: http://www.fastsigns.com/

Our super clean, bright new tent was provided by A List Party Rentals . We can't thank you engough for taking time out of an amazingly busy weekend to set this up for us -- and, to not charge a penny. Juan and the A list team are a class act for coming through for the children of Annapolis!

Last, but certainly not least, I can't thank my amazing staff enough for donating your time to help with face painting, tatoos, and clean up. I am so proud to work with a team who not only belives in what we do, but the community we live in! A big round of applause to Brittany, Bernadette, and Jeremy - thank you for your time.

It was my sincere pleasure to assist with this event. As a mother myself, I certainly enjoy any event where I can not only give back to the community, but involve my family.

2008-05-09T20:28:00.001-07:00

Lead Coordinator Leslie Maloney to be featured on "Ace of Cakes"

Experienced Wedding Savvy Planner Leslie Maloney coordinated a fabulous wedding weekend for Bess and Steve on May 2-4th. Bess and Steve's cake was baked by none other than the phenomenal Chef Duff from "Ace of Cakes" on the food channel. Keep posted for a link to the show! In the meantime, please read what our clients thought about Leslie:

"Leslie has been phenomenal. I can't even begin to tell you how instrumental she has been since last May. Beginning with the Vendors, her/Wedding Savvy recommendations were amazing. I would have never found those people without Leslie's recommendations. She took my and Steve's visions and has made it a reality. Leslie is fantastic about making things happen. She's quick to respond to emails and I can't compliment her enough. She has to be the most patient person I have ever met! My favorite thing about Leslie is that she doesn't push her opinion. I have to specifically ask/beg to get her opinion. She gives advice, not opinions. It has worked so well because I have tons of opinions! I'm truly going to miss her when this is said and done. I have said this repeatedly that I could be a spokesperson for Wedding Savvy ! I can and would be honored to become a reference for any potential "customer" that is thinking about using your services. Seriously. Keep me in mind. Thank you so much for...well, everything! Please let me know if I can do anything to help/recommend Wedding Savvy and especially Leslie! "

Sincerely, Bess H.

2008-05-09T20:04:00.000-07:00

Wedding Savvy Featured in Annapolis Capital May 8th

Wedding Savvy, Inc. was called upon to serve as a expert reference on the wedding industry in Annapolis. View the full story, click here

Wedding Savvy, Inc. Featured in Annapolis Capital

2008-04-13T17:59:00.000-07:00

The following appeared in the April 06, 2008 "Business Digest" section of the Capital Gazette:

"Raquel Shutt, owner of Wedding Savvy Inc. in Annapolis, will be the featured wedding planner in the July issue of My Day magazine, a high-end wedding magazine that targets brides in the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area working with a budget of at least $80,000.

Ms. Shutt said the three-page spread will feature a wedding she planned at the William Paca House on the Fourth of July that was catered by Jerry's Seafood and included a $6,000 cake."

Click Here to view the cake!

Enjoy!