A Marine Wedding at St. Francis Hall Jessica and Ryan met almost two years ago through CatholicMatch.com, and as their faith is a key component of their relationship, they chose to celebrate their marriage with a full nuptial Catholic mass followed by a simple and elegant seated-served wedding reception at St. Francis Hall. One of the…
Continue reading ...Maryland caterers and wedding professionals are often asked by their clients to explain the rules of tipping their vendors. While a tip is commonly considered a demonstration of appreciation or a reward for excellent service, there are many vendors who expect a certain amount or even build it into their pricing. Determining when gratuity is…
Continue reading ...Wedding Etiquette: How to Break Up with a Vendor One of the first things on the agenda of newly engaged couples is to attend a bridal show. Wedding shows are ideal ways to meet wedding professionals in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere, and Maryland wedding venues feature many such expos. Putting on the Ritz is a…
Continue reading ...American Visionary Art Museum Reception at the Barn I had a great time Saturday at one of my favorite Baltimore wedding locations, the American Visionary Art Museum. I was pleased that Putting on the Ritz played a part in making Lindsay and Ram’s wedding day special. We utilized the entire AVAM campus for this…
Continue reading ...Know to Know: How Much Will Your Wedding Cost? In the ten years that I, personally, have been in the event industry, it has become clear that my role is not just as a hospitality professional but also as an educator. Most of my clients have never planned a large event, mitzvah, or wedding…
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