We salute this year’s class of winners!
Welcome to the Chesapeake Bay region’s premier business accolades. Why so special? Because these are the local companies that you—more than 45,000 of you—voted for as the very best in their respective categories of business. This year, ballots went live for public voting during January and February. In March, our executive team tallied the results, vetted the entries, and confirmed this year’s Best of Weddings winners! There are approximately 63 awards overall. You may see several winners for particular categories, which is reflective of the expansive bay region and markets. Overall, it’s a remarkable class of winning businesses! What’s Up? Media congratulates all winners and thanks you for choosing the best customer experiences of the region.
Enjoy reviewing this year’s list and, hopefully, many of your personal favorites have won!
Bridal Dermal Aesthetics
Haute Rodz
2001 Tidewater Colony Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-403-9305 • hauterodz.com
Bridal Hair Cut & Styling
Beyond The Updo
Serving Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and more • beyondtheupdo.com
Bridal Hair Cut & Styling
Blush Hair Salon
2431 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-571-5147 • blushsalonmd.com
Bridal Hair Cut & Styling
True Colors Beauty Co.
153 Mayo Road, Suite 201, Edgewater, MD 21037 • 443-262-6880 • truecolorsbeautyco.com
Cakes
Big Mack’s Treats
Serving Anne Arundel County and beyond • bigmackstreats.com
Cakes
Blue Crab Cupcakes
1580 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 • 443-221-7246 • bluecrabcupcakes.com
Caterer
Hambleton House Events and Catering
518 Dover Road, Easton, MD 21601 • 302-219-0106 • hambletonhouseevents.com
Caterer
Ken’s Creative Kitchen
980 Awald Road, Ste. 201, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 410-268-3222 • kenscreativekitchen.com
Caterer
Main & Market
914 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 410-626-0388 • mainandmarket.com
Ceremony Venue
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 410-295-0104 • amaritime.org
Ceremony Venue
Honey’s Harvest Farm
5801 Brooks Woods Road, Lothian, MD 20711 • 410-610-9693 • honeysharvest.com
Ceremony Venue
Magnolia Manor
768 Port Street, Easton, MD 21601 • 410-443-1444 • magnoliamanormd.com
Decor
Kate Slayton Lettering
Based in Arnold, MD • hello@kateslaytonlettering.com • kateslaytonlettering.com
Decor
Wonderwall Event Co.
Serving Anne Arundel County and beyond • wonderwalleventco.com
DJ/Entertainment Service
B Real Entertainment
294 North Drive, Severna Park, MD 21146 • 717-577-4319 • brealpro.com
DJ/Entertainment Service
Entertainment Excellence
Serving Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and more • 410-474-7030 • entertainmentexcellencedmv.com
DJ/Entertainment Service
IDJ Entertainment, Hector Ramirez
Serving Maryland and beyond • 443-359-7929 • idj-entertainment.com
Dress Shop (Wedding, Bridesmaids, etc.)
Amanda Ritchey Bridal Loft
2615 Housely Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 443-528-1119 • amandaritchey.com
Dress Shop (Wedding, Bridesmaids, etc.)
One Bridal
914 Bay Ridge Road, Ste. 180, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 410-279‑7892 • onebridalboutique.com
Dress Shop (Wedding, Bridesmaids, etc.)
Punk & Boone Bridal
572E Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 • 410-226-6351 • punkandboonebridal.com
Florist
Flower Follies
Based in Deale, MD • 410-212-9689 • flowerfollies.com
Florist
Heirloom Blooms Design
Serving Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and more • 410-231-6139 • heirloombloomsdesign.com
Florist
Peaceful Petals Flower Shop
554 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park, MD 21146 • 443-628-9831 • peacefulpetalsflowertruck.com
Hair Stylist
Beyond The Updo
Serving Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and more • beyondtheupdo.com
Hair Stylist
Blush Hair Salon
2431 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-571-5147 • blushsalonmd.com
Hair Stylist
True Colors Beauty Co.
153 Mayo Road, Suite 201, Edgewater, MD 21037 • 443-262-6880 • truecolorsbeautyco.com
Jeweler
Little Treasury Jewelers
2506 New Market Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 • 410-721-7100 • littletreasury.com
Jeweler
Smyth Jewelers
1915 Towne Centre Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 443-321-0300 • smythjewelers.com
Jeweler
Zachary’s Jewelers
100 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-266-5555 • zacharysjewelers.com
Makeup Artist
Beyond The Updo
Serving Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and more • beyondtheupdo.com
Makeup Artist
Blush Hair Salon
2431 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-571-5147 • blushsalonmd.com
Makeup Artist
True Colors Beauty Co.
153 Mayo Road, Suite 201, Edgewater, MD 21037 • 443-262-6880 • truecolorsbeautyco.com
Photographer
Karlie Whitt Photography
Serving Maryland, Virginia, and beyond • karliewhittphotography.com
Photographer
Stag & Arrow
Serving Maryland and beyond • stagandarrowphoto.com
Photographer
Wendy Hickok Photography
Serving Maryland, D.C., and beyond • 410-858-0457 • hickokphotography.com
Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Blackwall Barn & Lodge
329 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054 • 410-317-2276 • barnandlodge.com
Rehearsal Dinner Venue
The Narrows Restaurant
3023 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville, MD 21638 • 410-827-8113 • thenarrowsrestaurant.com
Rehearsal Dinner Venue
William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-990-4543 • annapolis.org
Rental Company
Party Plus Tents + Events
6759 Bay Meadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 • 410-768-1933 • tenting.com
Rental Company
Pretty Little Wedding Co.
215D Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 443-988-3095 • prettylittleweddingco.com
Rental Company
Woven Dreams by Emily
216 Log Canoe Circle, Ste. C, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 410-533-3556 • wovendreamsbyemily.com
Specialty Desserts
Always Ice Cream
Locations in Annapolis, Severna Park, Edgewater, Crofton, and more • alwaysicecreamcompany.com
Specialty Desserts
Big Mack’s Treats
Serving Anne Arundel County and beyond • bigmackstreats.com
Specialty Desserts
Blue Crab Cupcakes
1580 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 • 443-221-7246 • bluecrabcupcakes.com
Stationery
Kate Slayton Lettering
Based in Arnold, MD • hello@kateslaytonlettering.com • kateslaytonlettering.com
Stationery
Turnage + Watts
Based in Maryland and Washington, D.C. • turnageandwatts.com
Transportation
Bayside Limousines
680 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 • 410-451-0000 • baysidelimo.com
Transportation
Chesapeake Charter
424 Broadneck Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 • 410-757-3000 • chesapeakecharter.net
Transportation
Thoroughbred
Serving Greater Baltimore region • 410-831-0609 • ridethoroughbred.com
Wedding Coordinator
Island Creek Events / Katharine Henning
Serving Maryland and beyond • 410-231-3272 • islandcreekevents.com
Wedding Coordinator
Ren & Co. Wedding & Event Planning / Alexis Rendina
Serving Maryland, Pennsylvania, and beyond • lex@renandco.org • renandco.org
Wedding Planner
Island Creek Events / Katharine Henning
Serving Maryland and beyond • 410-231-3272 • islandcreekevents.com
Wedding Planner
Ren & Co. Wedding & Event Planning / Alexis Rendina
Serving Maryland, Pennsylvania, and beyond • lex@renandco.org • renandco.org
Wedding Planner
Top Shelf Wedding Planners
Serving Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and more • Karen@topshelfwp.com • topshelfweddingplanners.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Indoor
Brittland Estates
205 Cannon Street, Ste. 1, Chestertown, MD 21620 • 443-282-0860 • brittlandestates.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Indoor
Kent Island Resort
500 Kent Manor Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 410-643-5757 • kentislandresort.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Indoor
Tidewater Inn
101 East Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601 • 410-822-1300 • tidewaterinn.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Outdoor
Brampton 1860
25227 Chestertown Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 • 410-778-1860 • bramptoninn.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Outdoor
Herrington on the Bay
7151 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach, MD 20714 • 410-741-5101 • herringtononthebay.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Outdoor
Historic London Town & Gardens
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 • 410-222-1919 • historiclondontown.org
Wedding/Reception Venue Outdoor Waterfront
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
500 Marina Club Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 410-604-1933 • baybeachclub.com
Wedding/Reception Venue Outdoor Waterfront
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663 • 410-745-2916 • cbmm.org
Wedding/Reception Venue Outdoor Waterfront
Herrington on the Bay
7151 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach, MD 20714 • 410-741-5101 • herringtononthebay.com
