MD Company Solves The DIY Wedding Bar Problem

Chesapeake Bartenders and Events

If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000." Courtney Smith, owner of Chesapeake Bartenders and Events, heard that line hundreds of times. After serving 150+ weddings across the DMV, she finally did something about it. She took everything her team does to plan seamless wedding bars and packaged it into a $99 digital guide couples can use themselves. "I got tired of watching couples stress over their wedding bar," Smith says. "They'd find some random calculator online, and I'm thinking, 'That's either way too much or not nearly enough depending on your crowd." The Real Problem: Most couples make the same mistakes: buying wrong quantities, forgetting ice melts faster in summer, not accounting for setup time, choosing glassware that breaks easily. "I've seen couples run out of alcohol at 9 PM because they used a generic calculator," Smith explains. "Or bought $500 worth of liquor they didn't need." What She Built: The DIY Wedding Bar Planning Guide includes interactive calculators that adjust for your actual wedding—time of day, season, guest demographics. It includes a 16-part audio guide and a real wedding case study showing what 155 guests consumed over five hours. The guide answers: - How much does ice melt in July vs November? - Should you buy champagne for toasts? - What's the cost difference between wine bottles and boxes? - How do you set up a bar so guests aren't waiting? Who It's For: Budget-conscious couples, couples whose venues require in-house bartending, or anyone wanting to understand what they're paying for. Smith, who has 20 years of bartending experience and runs three businesses including 1631 Event Venue, says: "Free calculators tell you what to buy. We tell you why, and how to avoid disasters." The guide is available at chesapeakebartenders.com/diy-wedding-bar-planning-guide

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Gaby Arancibia

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Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Maryland

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All Dwelling Solutions LLC is a professional window and door

All Dwelling Solutions LLC

All Dwelling Solutions LLC is a professional window and door installation company based in Rockville, Maryland. Serving communities throughout the region, they specialize in providing high-quality exterior renovation services for residential properties. As an official Oknoplast tilt-and-turn windows dealer, the company is dedicated to delivering reliable craftsmanship and energy-efficient solutions tailored to each client's specific needs. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including full window and door replacements, rotted window restoration, and custom glass replacement. Their expertise spans various materials such as vinyl, fiberglass, wood, aluminum, and steel, ensuring that every project meets high standards of durability and performance. Their in-house installation team is skilled in handling complex custom orders and specialized installations, including modern smart pet doors and storefront systems. With a 5.0 average customer rating, All Dwelling Solutions LLC is a BBB-accredited business that maintains full licensing, bonding, and insurance for customer peace of mind. Homeowners can expect a transparent process that begins with a free estimate and is backed by an EPA Lead-Safe certification, ensuring that every renovation is completed safely and to the highest industry standards.

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All Dwelling Solutions LLC is a professional window and door installation company based in Rockville, Maryland. Serving communities throughout the...

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early

Milestones Enrichment Center - Bethesda

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early childhood education and care, dedicated to partnering with families to help children reach their developmental milestones. With three convenient locations in Laurel, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C., the center serves children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. They offer a nurturing environment designed to help every child thrive through structured learning and play. The center provides a comprehensive range of services, including infant and toddler care, preschool programs, and specialized before- and after-school care. Families can also take advantage of flexible options such as part-time and drop-in child care, as well as engaging summer programs like FunFest and Summer Adventures. Their curriculum focuses on fostering creativity, teamwork, and personal growth through expert guidance from a dedicated professional staff. Celebrating two decades of quality care, Milestones Enrichment Center is a Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Bethesda) and Level 4(Laurel) participant and the proud winner of the 2025 Best Child Care in South Laurel award. Parents can expect a safe, reliable, and community-focused experience that prioritizes the unique needs of their children while offering the flexibility required by modern family schedules.

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Afternoon Tea in Pike & Rose 🫖🥐🥯

Tea Room at Hello Betty

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored slowly and shared generously. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply elevating your afternoon, our tea service is an invitation to pause, sip, and indulge in something beautifully refined.

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored...

Your Kids Can Have An AWESOME FUN Summer!

Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

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Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a...

<a href="https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=307" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Chevy Chase:</a> October 1, 2021 <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADA622A7FEC43-chevy" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click Here to Register</a> <a href="https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4103/Giant-Food-All-Vaccines-Consent-Form-83021-WITH-COVID-Screening" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Consent Form (Must be completed and brought to the clinic on October 20)</a><hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Chevy Chase</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=307" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Chevy Chase:</a>

October 1, 2021 <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADA622A7FEC43-chevy" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click Here to Register</a>

<a href="https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4103/Giant-Food-All-Vaccines-Consent-Form-83021-WITH-COVID-Screening" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Consent Form (Must be completed and brought to the clinic on October 20)</a><hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Chevy Chase</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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Milestones Enrichment Center

Join us for our Fall themed Open Houses! The next one will be held on Saturday, September 26 2026 at 10:00am and the theme is "A Pumpkin Play Date". Come tour our new classrooms, meet our dedicated team, and take part in the enrollment specials that are ending this month!&nbsp;

Local Event: "A Pumpkin Play Date" - Child Care Open House

"A Pumpkin Play Date" - Child Care Open House

Join us for our Fall themed Open Houses! The next one will be held on Saturday, September 26 2026 at 10:00am and the theme is...

Coffee Republic

Join Craft Cart at Coffee Republic in Bethesda for a morning of creativity and connection featuring a beginner-friendly faux stained glass experience.
Spend the morning painting, sipping, and connecting while creating your own faux stained glass artwork using dimensional leading and translucent stained glass colors. Come with friends or family, make it a creative date, or come on your own and meet someone new around the craft table.
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No artistic experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome.
Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase from Coffee Republic.
Come paint, sip, and connect with us for a different way to spend your Saturday morning.

Local Event: Coffee & Creativity: A Faux Stained Glass Experience

Coffee & Creativity: A Faux Stained Glass...

Join Craft Cart at Coffee Republic in Bethesda for a morning of creativity and connection featuring a beginner-friendly faux...

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Alden Theatre

In a world defined by change and reinvention, Ballet Hispánico New York offers an evening at The McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre where movement becomes a form of resilience, reflection, and renewal. MUJERES: Women in Motion features three powerful choreographic voices—each exploring identity, conscience, and cultural inheritance through her own distinct lens. Together, they reveal the plural imagination of contemporary America: layered, rhythmic, and alive with meaning. Don't miss this mesmerizing performance on October 2 at 7 p.m. at The Alden Theatre!
“Ballet Hispánico dances with elegance and lyricism.”—The Washington Post
Runtime: approximately 100 minutes with two intermissions

Local Event: Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre

Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in...

In a world defined by change and reinvention, Ballet Hispánico New York offers an evening at The McLean Community Center's...

Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre

Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093

Shop •&nbsp;Mingle •&nbsp;Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art, &nbsp;craft vendors, and tasty food. This community event in our NEW Lutherville venue of Baltimore County offers free public admission, rain or shine, affordable gifts for all ages, and even tour bus parking for larger groups. Start the holidays off early by enjoying checking off your list in advance of the shopping rush.

Local Event: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS...

Shop • Mingle • Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art,  craft vendors, and tasty...

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-1998249542172?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>Celebrate Halloween at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner with trunk-or-treating, family games, movies, festive food and spooky fun!
Come dressed in your Halloween best and trick-or-treat your way through creatively decorated trunks filled with plenty of sweet surprises. The evening will also feature games, food, beverages, and treats available for purchase, plus two indoor showings of a family-friendly Halloween movie at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Register&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-1998249542172?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;today!&nbsp; 
FOR TREATERS
Festivities begin at 6:00 PM. Bring your trick-or-treat bags, wear your favorite costumes and come ready for an evening of Halloween fun. Admission is free! 
FOR TRUNKERS
Want to join the fun and decorate a trunk? Participation is free, and each registration reserves space for one vehicle. Registered trunkers should arrive at 5:00 p.m. for parking, setup and decorating before trick-or-treating begins at 6:00 p.m.
Please bring individually wrapped, prepackaged candy to distribute throughout the evening. As a thank-you for helping us make the event special, participating trunkers will receive a $20 food and beverage credit to Härth Restaurant &amp; Lounge.
CELEBRATE FOR A CAUSE
A portion of food and beverage proceeds from Trunk or Treat and throughout October will be donated to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (www.vbcf.org) in support of breast cancer awareness. 
Gather your favorite little ghosts and goblins, put on your best costumes and join us for a Halloween night filled with treats, laughter and family fun. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃

Local Event: Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean

Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean

 Celebrate Halloween at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner with trunk-or-treating, family games, movies, festive food and spooky...

Ever wonder how smart home technology tells the difference between you and your pet? We are seeking dog owners and their four-legged companions to assist in testing next-generation technology designed to distinguish between human and non-human movement in home environments! What You Will Do Location: Onsite, realistic mock-apartment setup in the Rockville, MD area. Duration: 1-hour private, 1-on-1 session with an onsite moderator. Activities: You and your dog will perform routine, everyday household activities guided by the moderator, such as walking room-to-room, playing, or searching for treats, while motion-tracking devices evaluate the environment. Participant Requirements To be eligible, you must be located in Rockville, MD or within a 1-hour drive of the area, and be willing to travel to the testing facility. You must own a well-socialized dog, be comfortable participating in light physical activity alongside your pet, and have availability on weekdays. The total payout is $150, which covers 1 hour of onsite testing and round-trip travel time (to and from the site). Note: This is an onsite project. To participate, you must be located in Rockville, MD or the surrounding areas. If you live or work outside of these areas, we kindly ask that you pass on this opportunity. Please click here to apply:&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://link.utest.com/bring-your-dog-to-work-md-patch" rel="noopener nofollow">link.utest.com/bring-your-dog-to-work-md-patch</a>

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