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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 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...

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.

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early childhood education and care, dedicated to partnering with families to help children...

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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.

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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...

BETHESDA, MD — Residents can get a head start on holiday shopping this weekend at <a href="https://patch.com/maryland/bethesda-chevychase/ep/175430" target="_blank" rel="noopener">URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up</a> in downtown Bethesda.More than 30 vendors — including The Dough Jar, Viva Vida, and Ayoka Candles Co. — will be selling handmade, vintage, and tasty gifts on Bethesda Lane. The two-day event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.Free parking will be offered in the downtown Bethesda public lots both days.Check out the list of vendors below:<ul><li>Adelante Shoe Co.</li><li>Ayoka Candles Co.</li><li>B. Birdwatcher</li><li>Buldano</li><li>Chocolate Moonshine</li><li>Definition Studio</li><li>Dogwood Blossom</li><li>Eat This Yum</li><li>Element Shrub</li><li>Filthy Clean</li><li>Flora Roots and Stems</li><li>Hooked By Tyese</li><li>IXOQ</li><li>JSquared</li><li>Kalamus</li><li>Kamaria</li><li>La Creationfan</li><li>Langdon Wood</li><li>Meg Biram</li><li>Merina Glassworks</li><li>Modern Bar Cart</li><li>Moffat Claycraft</li><li>MollyauContraire</li><li>Mom&amp;I</li><li>Motherbored</li><li>Nosetta</li><li>Numi Desserts</li><li>Paris Love</li><li>Potomac Chocolate</li><li>The Dough Jar</li><li>Viva Vida</li><li>Wolfgang Beard Co.</li><li>ZoZo's Paw</li></ul>

BETHESDA, MD — Residents can get a head start on holiday shopping this weekend at <a href="https://patch.com/maryland/bethesda-chevychase/ep/175430" target="_blank" rel="noopener">URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up</a> in downtown Bethesda.

More than 30 vendors — including The Dough Jar, Viva Vida, and Ayoka Candles Co. — will be selling handmade, vintage, and tasty gifts on Bethesda Lane. The two-day event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.Free parking will be offered in the downtown Bethesda public lots both days.

Check out the list of vendors below:<ul><li>Adelante Shoe Co.</li><li>Ayoka Candles Co.</li><li>B. Birdwatcher</li><li>Buldano</li><li>Chocolate Moonshine</li><li>Definition Studio</li><li>Dogwood Blossom</li><li>Eat This Yum</li><li>Element Shrub</li><li>Filthy Clean</li><li>Flora Roots and Stems</li><li>Hooked By Tyese</li><li>IXOQ</li><li>JSquared</li><li>Kalamus</li><li>Kamaria</li><li>La Creationfan</li><li>Langdon Wood</li><li>Meg Biram</li><li>Merina Glassworks</li><li>Modern Bar Cart</li><li>Moffat Claycraft</li><li>MollyauContraire</li><li>Mom&amp;I</li><li>Motherbored</li><li>Nosetta</li><li>Numi Desserts</li><li>Paris Love</li><li>Potomac Chocolate</li><li>The Dough Jar</li><li>Viva Vida</li><li>Wolfgang Beard Co.</li><li>ZoZo's Paw</li></ul>

URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up Returns To Bethesda

More than 30 vendors will be selling handmade, vintage, and tasty gifts at URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up​​​ market this weekend. 

URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up Market Returns To Bethesda Row

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This Saturday, come catch the McLean High School&nbsp;Highlander Band&nbsp;around town and support the incredible students who work hard all year to keep our band program thriving! 
Tag Day is one of our major fundraisers. Every donation helps support the Highlander Band and provides opportunities for our students to learn, perform, and grow! They'll be out in the neighborhoods and&nbsp;performing at local shopping centers this Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM!
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McLean Highlander Band Tag Day 

This Saturday, come catch the McLean High School Highlander Band around town and support the incredible students who work hard...

Longfellow Apartments

Join us for an Open House from 10 AM to 4 PM and take the opportunity to tour the property, explore the available homes, and see everything Longfellow has to offer.
For a limited time, approved applicants who move in will receive a $250 gift card, and the application fee will be waived once the application is approved and the applicant has moved in.
Whether you’re actively searching for your next home or simply want to take a look, we’d love to show you around.&nbsp;
Schedule a Tour:&nbsp;<a href="https://s.rentcafe.com/GLcHf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">s.rentcafe.com/GLcHf</a>
Open House: Saturday, September 19 Time: 10 AM–4 P 📍5521 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Discover your next home at Longfellow Apartments, where classic DC charm meets comfortable, modern living in the sought-after 16th Street Heights neighborhood. Enjoy beautifully renovated apartments, spacious layouts, and a convenient location close to shopping, dining, parks, and public transportation. With inviting spaces and a prime neighborhood location, Longfellow Apartments offers the comfort and convenience you’ve been looking for.
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Longfellow Apartments, a UIP-managed community, follows the provisions set forth by the Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunity laws as well as the D.C. Human Rights Act and amendments stating that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice to deny, directly or indirectly, any individuals the full and equal enjoyment of housing, including the rental of a dwelling, services, facilities, and privileges, based on the source of income of the individual. All qualifying criteria used by UIP was developed with EHO and DCHRA in mind and is applied equally to all applicants.

Local Event: Open House on Saturday, September 19 + Gift Card

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Open House on Saturday, September 19 + Gift Card

Join us for an Open House from 10 AM to 4 PM and take the opportunity to tour the property, explore the available homes, and...

St. Ann Catholic Church

Leading Glass expert and interpreter, pianist Jenny Lin, kicks off the St. Ann Free Classical Concert Series to perform an all-Glass concert in celebration of the composer's 90th birthday. The program will include works from "The Hours" soundtrack, selections from his "Études," "Glassworks," and more.
The concert is free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family. Arrive early for the best seats!

Local Event: Free Concert: "Celebrating Philip Glass at 90" with Pianist Jenny Lin

Free Concert: "Celebrating Philip Glass at 90"...

Leading Glass expert and interpreter, pianist Jenny Lin, kicks off the St. Ann Free Classical Concert Series  to perform an...

Free Concert: "Celebrating Philip Glass at 90" with Pianist Jenny Lin

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.
Expo program:
<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>
<ul><li>Employer Presentations (12 - 3 p.m.*)&nbsp;Employers share information about their current full and part time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to join us for the expo on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>.
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.
As of July 1, 2026, JCA and JSSA merged. Find the same service programs you relied on throughout the years, just under the JSSA name.
JSSA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today!

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...

Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today!

Härth

Seasonal flavors meet thoughtfully selected wines with the launch of Härth Pairings, a dining experience at Härth Restaurant inside Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Throughout the month of September, guests can enjoy one chef-curated flatbread and two glasses of wine for $29. Each featured flatbread is paired with a wine selected to complement its flavors, from the richness of smoked brisket and the sweet heat of hot honey to earthy mushroom and goat cheese or fresh heirloom tomato.
Add a little flavor to your weekday routine. Whether you’re unwinding after work or meeting a friend for an easy evening out, Härth Pairings offers a relaxed way to enjoy thoughtfully matched flavors and wine.
Available Monday through Friday from 5–10 p.m. at Härth Restaurant.
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102 <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve</a>&nbsp;your table today!&nbsp; <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience

Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine...

Seasonal flavors meet thoughtfully selected wines with the launch of Härth Pairings, a  dining experience at Härth Restaurant...

Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience

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

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>

New uTest Project: Study For Dog Owners ($150)

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Large Tree Falls Onto Two Montgomery County Homes

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URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up Market Returns To Bethesda Row

More than 30 vendors will be selling handmade, vintage, and tasty gifts at URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up market this weekend.

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More than 30 vendors will be selling handmade, vintage, and tasty gifts at URBNmarket's Holiday Pop-Up market this weekend.

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