Kirkland Manor is presented by Tidewater Weddings, Talbot County’s most exclusive location for waterfront weddings. Intimate settings for a small gathering to a guest list of 400 can be accommodated at this special location. (410)745-5255 or (443)786-7220 www.tidewaterwedding.com

Ambiance Distinctive Weddings and Events [Kirkland Showcase design and coordination] Experience the design and sophistication of Ambiance ~ Distinctive Weddings and Events. Ambiance is noted for its distinctive style, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. Your special day will be all that you envisioned with Ambiance making your day uniquely yours! Maryann Judy, Wedding and Event Designer and Coordinator. (410)819-0046 www.ambiancedistinctive
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A-List Party Rentals, Inc. [Kirkland Showcase Rentals provider] Providing expert service and materials to assist you in making your vision a reality is our passion. Whether you are planning a party for 20 or 2,000, A-List has you covered.  From products such as tents, linens, flatware, glassware, china, catering equipment, tables, and chairs to services including installation and disassembly, A-List is committed to providing everything you need to execute a successful event. (410)280-6003 or www.alistpartyrentals.com

Pierson's Inc. Comfort Station Rentals
Serving events large and small - from the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, and Nascar events, to backyard family reunions and most especially weddings. Since 1951, Pierson's is #1 in the #2 business! Offering a full range of portable comfort stations, we are the only choice for your perfect day. Many of the units available offering running water, heat and air conditioning, marble vanities, sky lights and even more! Any event needs to have the right kind of facilities, and this is one of those things better not left to chance. Call Pierson's toll free (800) 461.0032 or www.piersoninc.com

Bay Country Bakery It’s your day. At Bay Country Bakery we work with you so that your cake is exactly what you have in mind. We custom design cakes in any shape, style, and have many flavors to choose from.(410)228-9111 www.baycountrybakery.com

Sculpted Memories Your Event Isn't Ordinary Should Your Cake Topper Be? Don't settle for an off-the-rack cake topper that will only gather dust in a box after your wedding. Invest in a portrait sculpture for a lifetime of memories. At Sculpted Memories, we will create an amazing personalized sculpture for your special occasion --your faces, your clothes, your acessories. Every piece is custom-made to your specifications. Want to add your beloved pet to the sculpture? Wonderful! Do you want the two of you on skis? No problem! Whatever your vision, Sculpted Memories can bring it to life. Our sculptures are made of a lightweight, polymer clay that is baked to a hard finish and then hand-painted to specifications. The end result is a beautiful sculpture that is light enough to be used as a cake topper and durable enough to last a lifetime. Contact us today to start designing your special keepsake. (888)431-7602 www.sculptedmemories.com

Sweet Serenity Chocolates The perfect wedding favor is always something sweet and memorable! Chocolate Truffles, Almond Butter Cream Truffles, Gourmet Apples, Pretzle Rods, there is a confectionary treat wrapped in organza or a gift box will be one of the most wonderful gifts you can give you guests on your very special day! (302)628-8883 www.sweetserenitychocolates.com

My Day Magazine Sophisticated and smart, My Day Magazine is a breath of fresh air for today’s savvy bride. My Day’s lively features and stunning photography inform and inspire brides throughout Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. www.mydaymagazine.com

Premier Bride is your online Wedding Planner, a companion to America’s #1 Local Wedding Planner Publication. Find LOCAL wedding services and products, including entertainment, reception sites, florists, photographers, wedding gowns, cakes, videographers and much more. You’ll find helpful information on Bridal Fashion, Planning Tools, Honeymoon and Wedding Destination Locations along with a Gallery of Pictures and Ways to Personalize your Wedding. www.premierbride.com

What's Up? Weddings is your complete resource for creating a perfect experience that you and your guests will remember and treasure forever. Don't know where to start? Our profiles of fabulous Annapolis and Eastern Shore weddings are sure to spawn ideas for an amazing ceremony of your own! www.whatsupmag.com/weddings

WCEI AM/FM Radio For more than three decades, WCEI has been the leading provider of contemporary music, local news, weather, and hourly traffic reports to residents of the Mid-Shore and Eastern Shore. (410)822-WCEI (9234) www.wceiradio.com

Functions Creative Event Service [Kirkland Manor Showcase design and stylings] proudly offers to you the most amazing group of talented event professionals available anywhere in the country, creating fusions of amazing floral work, unique rental furnishings, equipment and accessories for your most stunning entertainment projects. Travis-Lee Moore, CPCE, (443)869-1788 www.functionsgroup.co

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Willis Salons and Day Spa [Kirkland Manor Showcase hair and makeup for models] Willis Salons and Day Spa has created an array of treatments and services to sooth the mind and body, each set within its own relaxing sanctuary. Services range from Hair and Nail Design, Facials, Make-Up, Permanent Make-Up and Body Treatments, Electrolysis, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Tanning and Teeth Whitening services. All designed for your personal sense of renewal call Willis Salon today to make your appointment for luxury. (410)822-8122 www.willissalonsdayspa.com

Foster's Wine Estates Our wine portfolio is made up of some of the world's leading premium wine brands. Our unrivalled portfolio includes icon brands Beringer, Lindemans, Wolf Blass, Penfolds, Rosemount, Matua Valley, Wynns Coonawarrra Estate and Castello di Gabbiano.

Reliable Churchill LLLP is a Leading Distributor of  Fine Wine, Spirits, and other Bottled Beverages in the State of Maryland. Our exceptional sales and logistics team provide valued product knowledge and timely sales support.  State of the art warehousing management and delivery systems insure that our products are delivered to the client accurately and in peak condition.  This commitment to the beverage industry, combined with a strong focus on new technology and information exchange, enables us to achieve our goal of outstanding service. (410)439-5000 www.reliable-churchill.com

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The spectacular, historic Georgian Manor house will the backdrop for a full afternoon of top notch bridal events.

• A wine tasting will be hosted in the Manor House, and wine will be provided by Foster's Wine Estates and Reliable Churchill
• Hors d'oeuvres and four course luncheon will be made by award winning Chef Roland Woodrow Morgan, III.
• Music will be provided by Classical Guitarist Christopher Dunn.
• The event will present four couture fashion shows, featuring Hannelore's of Olde Town Alexandria, New Couture, Francesca's Bridal, and Bella Bridesmaid.
• The showcase brides will be eligible to win a custom made couture bridal gown from Alvin Thompson of New Couture, DC.
• In addition, a Kirkland bridal guest will be eligible to win an accessories package provided by Francesca's Bridal, Baltimore.
• Music for the luncheon will be provided by Pat Richitt of Entertainment Exchange.
• Event design and stylings for the luncheon will be from Travis Lee-Moore of the Functions Group.
• Show director and Bridal Consultation is styled by Maryann Judy of Ambiance Distinctive Weddings and Events of Easton.
• Kirkland Manor is an elegant waterfront estate mangaged by Tidewater Weddings of Saint Michaels, Maryland.

Jennifer Hughes Photography
Jennifer Hughes is known by clients through out the continental US and abroad as a "world class" photographer. Her fashion and commercial work is reflected in every wedding she captures that gives it an edge most brides and grooms refer to as "magazine quality." Schooled in the number one ranking art institution in the United States, Jennifer's award-winning work inspires rave reviews from the clients she photographs. (410)362-7300 www.jenniferhughes.com

Carla David Designs [Kirkland Showcase invitation and menu designs] We can design everything from your Invitations, save-the-dates, menu cards, programs, escort cards, shower invitations, baby announcements, embroidery designs, calligraphy services, custom christmas cards, favors, labels, tags, and all graphic design services (301)300-5996 www.carladaviddesign.com

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Andrew Nock Photography
We take great pride in our ability to put everyone at ease and still adhere to a high level of professionalism.  We are a husband and wife team, and we provide complete wedding coverage with a relaxed approach.  We let every couple and family enjoy their day by being totally unobtrusive. We have several collections to fit every bride's needs and budget.  Enjoy our online gallery and call for your consultation to see what Andrew Nock Photography can do for you.   We will also post every wedding to their own private website for all family and guests to enjoy. (410)749-6622 www.andrewnockphotography.com

Swan Cove Flowers & Gardens [Manor Florals & Ceremony Site florals] Swan Cove Flowers and Garden specializes in elegant Eastern Shore Weddings. We offer personal, creative designs for your special day with a wide array of flowers and plants from all around the world. (410)745-3135 / (800)448-6231 or www.swancoveflorist.com

Seasonal Flowers With 20 years of experience Seasonal Flowers will make your Wedding Day "Extra Special". View our wedding pictures and see for yourself! Our aim is to give "Our Brides" what they want.

We serve the Maryland area from Kent Island to Cambridge. We are familiar and work well with the many facilities in our area, such as but not limited to Wye River Conference Center, The Oaks, Inn at Perry Cabin, Hunters Oak/Pintail Point, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Kent Manor Inn, and Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Also, we work with our brides that want to have their wedding at the local church, country club, or their family home. Contact Seasonal Flowers for a free wedding consultation and see if you don't agree, "Seasonal Flowers" is the best! (410)476-3255 www.seasonalflowers.net

Phyllis Marsh Video Productions We opened our studio in 1989.  Our wedding work was an instant success. Since then, we have created videos for over 600 delighted couples and their families. We seek to work with every client on a personal level. Each video we have created has been individually customized to its client's wishes. Our home studio is located at Easton, Maryland in Talbot County on the Eastern Shore.  We are a professionally equipped, full-service digital studio with state-of-the-art equipment and a comfortable video screening room for our clients. We invite all our clients to visit and consult with us as much as they need. (410)822-9020 www.phyllismarshvideo.com

New Couture
[Designer of the Custom Couture Wedding Gown that one bride from the showcase will win] Washington's premier custom bridal fashion company and winner of the Knot's Best of 2007 for custom bridal design, would like to invite you to the experience of a lifetime. Now you can have your dress custom designed to your very own specifications. You choose the fabric and style of dress that best suits your individual body and personal taste. Our fully custom-made dresses start at $1,500. Then you build your dress to fit your style and budget. Your red carpet moment begins by setting up a no-charge consultation. (202) 237-1126 or www.newcouture.com

Francesca’s Bridal "It is my desire to create for every bride and her party the elegant beauty they expect in a luxurious salon setting, while providing exceptional quality and service." Francesca’s bridal is a luxury salon for dresses and accessories for the bride and her party. We are known for our trained consultants, top seamstresses, attention to detail and providing extraordinary service. (410)882-5050 or www.francescasbridal.com

Bella Bridesmaid
Bella Bridesmaid is a collection for the Modern Bridesmaid. In response to the need for stylish and chic bridesmaid dresses and accessories, Bella Bridesmaid offers a wide variety of modern dresses that can be worn again for both weddings and special occasions. The knowledgeable staff takes great pride in providing personalized service in an inviting and contemporary boutique setting. (410)727-2450 www.bellabridesmaid.com

Classical Guitar Ceremonies, Inc. Award-winning, conservatory-trained classical guitarist for wedding ceremonies and distinguished events. Classical guitarist Christopher Dunn is the owner of Classical Guitar Ceremonies, Inc., Clients have included private clientele, state politicians, senators, diplomats, and Fortune 200 companies. Mr. Dunn's company was featured in "The Knot" 2008 Real Weddings. Classical guitar is an excellent choice for your wedding ceremony as it offers a wide array of musical repertoire. Baroque, classical, Latin American/Spanish and popular modern arrangements can be woven together to make your wedding music flow seamlessly. (410)243-4160 www.ChrisDunnGuitar.com

Entertainment Exchange [Kirkland Manor Showcase Fashion Show music] "Providing the right music and entertainment for any occasion and the area's most dynamic entertainers." Entertainment Exchange is proud to represent the area's most dynamic entertainers.   A full-service agency servicing the mid-Atlantic region, Entertainment Exchange is owned and operated by experienced, working musicians.  Orchestrating special events is our forte -- client satisfaction is our only goal.  We're dedicated to the social events industry and specialize in working closely with clients and event coordinators, ensuring each party runs flawlessly, from cocktails through dinner, dancing, and special presentations. (301)986-4640 / (888)986-4640 www.entertainment-exchange.com