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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All Dwelling Solutions LLC

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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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The free JSSA<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://jssa.org/virtualexpos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montgomery County, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers.
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<ul><li>Workshops (10 - 11:45 a.m.)&nbsp; Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey.</li></ul>
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Employers: If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>. Registration is free and required.
*The expo end time will be extended to accommodate additional employers. You may join, exit, and rejoin the virtual expo as your schedule permits.
The free JSSA Montgomery County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
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Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+...

The free JSSA Montgomery County, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

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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

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Spotted on the Bethesda calendar: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today!

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