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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📚 Discover a Personalized Approach to Education: MacGillis Global Academy Hosts Virtual Open House June 3rd
As local families wrap up the academic year and begin evaluating options for the fall, Maryland-certified and Cognia-accredited online school MacGillis Global Academy (MGA) is opening its virtual doors to prospective families.
MacGillis Global Academy, serving grades 4–12, will host its next Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The interactive session is designed to give parents and independent learners a transparent look at how a high-quality private education functions effectively in a live digital environment.
Whether you are looking for a comprehensive full-time school or seeking to supplement your current educational path, the academy specializes in providing an elite academic environment with a high level of individualized attention.
Key pillars of the MacGillis model include:
<ul><li>Micro-Classroom Environment: MGA actively works to cap class sizes at just 10 students per class to ensure a safe, inclusive space where no student is invisible and every voice is heard.</li><li>Authentic, Teacher-Led Instruction: 100% of classes are delivered live and in real time by seasoned, licensed instructors and college faculty who average over 20 years of teaching experience.</li><li>Robust Support for Homeschool Families: The academy serves as a dedicated partner to the homeschooling community, offering high-quality, accredited standalone courses and flexible learning paths that fit seamlessly into a home education framework.</li><li>Comprehensive Academic Support: Say goodbye to homework struggles! MGA offers dedicated homework support and tutoring for core subjects, Honors, and AP classes to help build confidence and mastery.</li><li>Summer Enrichment Programs: Learn about upcoming summer club offerings, including immersive French and Spanish language clubs, as well as STEM-focused enrichment modules designed to keep students engaged over the break.</li></ul>
During the Open House, administration and faculty will share information about the school's unique curriculum, student support services, and the enrollment process, followed by a live Q&amp;A session.
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<ul><li>What: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House</li><li>When: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 | 7:30 PM EST</li><li>Where: Virtual Event (Zoom link sent upon registration)</li><li>Registration: Free, but advanced registration is required.</li></ul>
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