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Located on 40 acres of beautiful fields, The White Barn at Lucas Farm is the perfect venue to tie the knot. With rolling hills, a picturesque landscape and stunning pond; your wedding is sure to be a dream. We offer weddings and events year round, along with on-site guest accommodations in our charming farmhouse. The venue is surrounded by unique photo opportunities such as a ’49 grain truck, ’67 airstream, antique corncrib with a chandelier and a 200 year old oak tree. The inside of the bank barn will keep your mind wandering and your heart full. Our 4,800 square foot venue features suites for both bridal parties, as well as a beautiful, hand-stained walnut floor and hand-crafted farm tables and chairs. Our feature wall of windows showcases our towering oak and swaying fields of corn, hay and blue grass. Our newly constructed venue has all the charm and history of a barn that was built hundreds of years ago, but created with modern amenities and conveniences in mind. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see for yourself why couples across the country are falling in love with The White Barn at Lucas Farm!

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5 DESTINATION: DEEP CREEK Beautiful landscapes and adventures await

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We are the most comprehensive group of 10 AN ARRAY OF WEDDING EXPERIENCES wedding professionals serving the greater Something for everyone Deep Creek area of . We have 13 UNDERSTANDING WEDDING FLORALS joined together to elevate the Deep Advice from Farmhouse Fête Creek wedding experience: we know each other well and help bring out the best in 15 INSIDER INFO Nuggets of knowledge from our experience one another. We regularly meet, talk, and collaborate. We support any effort to 18 REAL WEDDING: RACHEL + LUCAS make our home the perfect place to get 21 A DEEP CREEK WEEKEND married. We are venues, caterers, bakers, Plan, stay, play! photographers, planners, officiants, florists, hotels, entertainers, and rental homes. We 24 REAL WEDDING: EMILY + COLLIN are Deep Creek, and we can’t wait to meet 27 BEAUTIFUL BACKDROPS you. Engagement session inspiration

31 MAKING IT OFFICIAL Your marriage license in Garrett County

COVER PHOTO 32 WHAT TO DO IN DEEP CREEK Models Jessica and Will pose on the expansive dock By DeepCreekTimes.com at Sunset Wedding Venues. Photo by Jessica Fike Photography. 35 COMMUNITY EVENT: THE BELLE SOIRÉE GRAPHIC DESIGN Magazine layout and design by Allison Kotarsky, Paper Hearts Invitations; Custom Marry-land font by Hannah We are Deep Creek, and we Sickles, Whoa Hannah Creative. can’t wait to meet you.

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BY JESSICA FIKE AND SARAH MYERS Where the mountains meet the lake, and friends and As you’ll see in the upcoming pages, Deep Creek is the family come to celebrate…we’ve got plenty of love here place we adore. But, also, it is the place we call home and in Deep Creek. where we look forward to welcoming you! We can't wait to meet you, We are Sarah Myers, owner of TheDeepCreekWedding. com and creator of this magazine, and Jessica Fike, leader Sarah – @deepcreekwed / @deepcreektimes Jessica – @jessicafike #ForTheLoveofDeepCreek of the Garrett County Wedding Professionals. The two of us have partnered to introduce you to your dream wedding in Deep Creek, Marry-land.

We have worked hard to foster a wedding community here and potential couples like you are recognizing it! Come over to our so-called middle-of-nowhere, only one Walmart and ten-whole-traffic-lights, corner of Maryland to say “I do!” in your own unique way.

We have done our best to share information about our home with the insider tips and specific advice about getting married here. We, and the vendor members of (left) Jessica Fike is a natural-light portrait and wedding photographer here at Deep Creek where she specializes The Deep Creek Wedding, are here to help you! Take a in working with destination couples and visiting families. She look through this magazine and let us know if you have is leader of Garrett County Wedding Professionals and is excited to share our little corner of Maryland with the world! any questions. Jessica is also mama to three kiddos and wife to Brian, a Garrett County native. Their family resides here in the beautiful Be sure to visit TheDeepCreekWedding.com for contact #TundraofMaryland. information and inspiration for planning your own event (right) Sarah Myers is a Garrett County local and loves here. Deep Creek is an experience where the businesses this community we get to call home. She is a marketing consultant serving businesses in Deep Creek as well as in you hire will become friends, and the sense of place you’ve the surrounding Appalachian region. With over 10 years’ come to can be found in the faces of everyone you meet. experience in marketing, advertising, photography and The experience is simple, easy, and full of fun…. just like you. public relations, she enjoys helping local business owners think differently and embrace the power of possibilities. She is also owner of TheDeepCreekWedding.com and co-owner Shoutout to all of the vendors and advertisers included of DeepCreekTimes.com. She resides in Oakland with her in this magazine, as well as the guidance of committee husband Ken and dog Pea. 4 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 planning is simple and enjoyable. We want to make sure that any couple who decides to marry here, no matter the DESTINATION: reason, has the wedding of their dreams. DEEP CREEK Our area tends to attract smart, imaginative individuals BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES AND who start businesses here. We think it’s the fresh mountain ADVENTURES AWAIT air, laidback culture and slower pace of life that fosters and ignites the creativity of our vendors. We also think that you’ll be impressed with how well our professionals know While fewer than 30,000 are lucky enough to call this each other, how well we work together, and how easily place home year-round, Deep Creek is host to well over we can connect you to the resources you need. a million annual visitors! Many make the quick drive from Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, or , MD, but it’s also common to see people from Ohio, New York, North HERE’S WHERE WE ADVISE THAT YOU START YOUR PLANNING: Carolina, and even Europe visit for ski trips, family reunions, girls’ weekends, romantic getaways, camping retreats, and summer fun. 1. DECIDE IF YOU WILL HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER Start with a wedding planner if you want to ensure that Well, and obviously, plenty of weddings, too! We you get to enjoy the planning process and the event itself welcome anyone to get married here! Sometimes couples as much as possible. The planning team at Farmhouse decide to celebrate here because of the natural beauty: Fête shares that experienced wedding planners don’t just abundant rolling hills, stunning waterfalls, and 65 miles of shortcut you to the best vendors and alleviate the need for lakefront gorgeousness. Sometimes couples decide that it’s you or your loved ones to work the day of the wedding; the convenient drive: a central point for families that have they will orchestrate the entire event to your specific vision. spread out across different cities. And, sometimes couples decide it’s because of the memories: great times growing up and vacationing here and the celebrations that are to come.

We think, ultimately, the idea of a beautiful location with a little adventure along the way makes Deep Creek so very special.

Deep Creek means something to each of us.

Our goal here at The Deep Creek Wedding is to bring all of our area wedding professionals together for you, so

THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 5 are light, airy, and romantic while others are moodier and

Pro Tip: We’re more than the muscle more cinematic. Find the style that calls to you and reach required to move, setup, break down, and out to your favorite. Make sure you like each other from clean. We are producers of large scale, the beginning - photography is a very personal experience live art installations. We are obsessive and you’ll want to be comfortable. about bringing hundreds of actors and props together in just the right way to 4. CONSIDER LODGING make sure everyone shines and the vision There are a handful of weekends throughout the year comes true. We know that one misstep when lodging at Deep Creek sells out well in advance. can leave the memory of an entire event Consider the number of guests you anticipate at your in jeopardy: we are the risk managers wedding and remember the unique options we have here and organizers and artists. Most of all, at Deep Creek, including over 800 vacation rental homes we are experienced at knowing what throughout the county. Any of the hotels or vacation rental works and what creates unforeseen companies can tell you how far in advance you should problems, on a day when everyone wants secure lodging so you have enough blocks for your things to go as smoothly as possible. We planned wedding size. are like good insurance, making sure your

investment doesn’t go sideways. Once these things are done, you can begin booking your – April, Farmhouse Fête officiant, DJ, florist, caterer, cake, transportation and other vendors. Visit TheDeepCreekWedding.com to see all the other vendors you’ll want to contact. 2. RESERVE YOUR VENUE Some local venues and popular dates are booking over Remember, Deep Creek is a four-season vacation two years in advance; so, it is important secure your venue destination with activities for each person. From the as soon as you can. This will also set the tone of your most adventurous skiing or boating to quiet coffee by the event and will help determine what other vendors you fireplace, your guests will feel like they’re on their own mini will need to secure. Some venues do almost everything for vacation. you - catering, cake, music, etc. - while others allow you to bring everything in yourself. Some ceremony locations lead naturally to more casual decor, while others lead to more formal decor. Your wedding's overall style will flow from this initial venue decision.

3. SELECT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER After venues, photographers book the fastest. Visit TheDeepCreekWedding.com and browse our photographers, each with their own unique style. Some 6 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 Pro Tip: Instead of everyone splitting OUR SEASONS off into small hotel rooms, your guests can rent large homes as whole families or friend groups. You gather for lunch WINTER at a local steakhouse, the couples go for Over 100 inches of average a romantic hike at Swallow Falls State snowfall creates a winter Park, the boys go golfing, and the kids wonderland scene. Snow is the and grandparents play all day at the most reliable in February but can beach...then everyone comes home to span November through early keep making memories together. What April. fun!

– Jessica, Jessica Fike Photography SPRING It can be cold in early April, but trees typically start to bud by the FARMHOUSE FÊTE PLANNING end of the month bringing out SOIRÉES TO INSPIRE, CONNECT, CAPTIVATE beautiful pops of pinks and reds. The chill typically ends in May.

SUMMER Cooler, with less humidity than our neighboring cities, summer never gets so hot that the typical evening breeze can’t temper it.

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FALL Spectacular and well-known colors are on the trees to celebrate October. By Halloween, everyone is on the lookout for a cozy hideaway.

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ABOUT DEEP CREEK

Deep Creek is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s / the region’s most scenic destinations: just a three-hour drive west of Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC and two-and-a-half-hour drive south of Pittsburgh, PA.

UNIQUELY SITUATED, DEEP CREEK HAS SEVERAL POINTS OF INTEREST: ROUTE • Maryland’s high point atop Backbone Mountain is 3,360 219 feet above sea level • Home to Maryland’s only ski resort • West of the Eastern Continental Divide, our rivers drain to the Mississippi River basin

• Our County is adjacent to 3 states • is the largest inland body of water in the state of Maryland and covers approximately 3,900 acres with 65 miles of shoreline Oakland

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BIG RUN STATE PARK: Situated at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, campers have easy access to fishing, boating, hiking or hunting. Autumn visitors have McHenry a spectacular view of the changing colors on the surrounding mountain ridges. A pavilion is available year-round for rent.

CASSELMAN RIVER BRIDGE STATE PARK: GARRETT COLLEGE A 4-acre parcel, popular for picnicking, fly fishing, and photography. An arched stone bridge is the focal point; on the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge was built between 1813 and 1817.

DEEP CREEK LAKE STATE PARK: Most popular park with the only Deep Creek Lake public beach. Public boat launch, roped swim area, hiking and biking trails for all levels, and hands-on learning at the DCL Discovery Center. A grassy Deep Creek Lake area by the sandy beach offers a great lake backdrop. Picnnic area State Park and pavilions are available for rent. HERRINGTON MANOR STATE PARK: Neighboring and located within . Offers swimming, canoeing, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. A Lake House and 20 cabins surround a 53-acre lake.

GLENDALE NEW GERMANY STATE PARK: BRIDGE This park offers a lovely backdrop of New Germany Lake at the boat ramp. A network of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter or offer serene hiking when there is no snow. Three shelters, a Lake House, and 11 full-service cabins are available for rent.

SANG RUN STATE PARK: The County's newest State Park: a homestead with large trees wildflower fields, and the historic Friends Store. A riverside pavilion to accommodate up to 75 is available for rent.

SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK: Nine miles north of Oakland and bordered by the Youghiogheny River, Swallow Falls is home to three waterfalls. Muddy Creek Falls (the tallest free-falling waterfall in Maryland), Tolliver Falls and Swallow Falls are surrounded by a virgin hemlock forest. Pavilion and three camper cabins for rent from mid-April until mid-December.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The variety of venues in Deep Creek as the ability to accommodate any individual style and will allow you to put your exclusive stamp on the day. Keep in mind that the setting for your ceremony and reception will drive the design and approach of the rest of the wedding and overall “feel” of the day. When we think of the styles available here in our corner of Maryland, the following places or experiences are the foundation:

ON THE WATER The Deep Creek area is home to Deep Creek Lake, a 12-mile long lake with 65 miles of winding shoreline where couples can marry in the backyard of a lake house, on a huge floating boat dock, or on a deck bathed in sunset. But Deep Creek Lake isn't the only body of water - see pages 8 + 9 for more on other area lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.

Photo by Julianna Michelle Photography Photo by Julianna Michelle Photography 10 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 IN A BARN as well as less of a financial commitment. Your ceremony Large wooden structures, some with a legitimate will be as special as you make it and you can celebrate at working history, have evolved into a serious Deep Creek a later time with family and friends in your own style. experience. Professional barn venues range from rustic, casual, to black-tie elegant. Often with ponds, cornfields, With endless landscapes uniquely showcased in each of pumpkin patches, wrought iron gates, vintage tractors, our four seasons, there is something for everyone in Deep trucks and other features, barn venues in Deep Creek Creek. offer an all-encompassing transport to a certain time and place.

IN THE WOODS Magical woodland weddings take place in venues built to honor the natural beauty of our forests. We have seen the local state parks transformed into artful ceremony and reception venues. What a better way to be fully immersed in the natural attraction and enchantment of earthy aromas, rushing water, and towering pines.

IN A FIELD OR ON A MOUNTAIN With a wedding-season climate that lends itself to outdoor Rentals by The Mustard Couch experiences, you’ll find Deep Creek weddings in fields, by ponds, or on mountainsides. Escape to a unique vantage point overlooking the lake or perched in front of other mountain views. Find a field of soft wildflowers and an afternoon light that simply glows.

BANQUETS + HOTELS On the ski slopes or on the water or off the beaten path, there are hotel, cabin, and yurt (yes, you read that right!), and banquet rooms that can host any size event. One venue, in particular, can host up to 450 guests. Assuring inclement weather won’t negatively impact the event, these tasteful and sophisticated spaces can be decorated as you see fit. A floral wall, chandeliers, swags, fabric drapes and up-lighting will set the mood.

JUST THE TWO OF YOU Looking for just the right way to commit your love to one another? Elopements or private ceremonies are becoming increasingly more popular. Think of it as being uniquely you Bouquet by Petal Branch at Cove Pastures THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 11 FARMHOUSE FÊTE FLORAL + EVENT DESIGN

Farmhouse Fête provides Deep Creek brides and event hosts with the designs, decor and florals to create the FARMHOUSEFETE.COM instagram-worthy day of their dreams. We are a group [email protected] of florist, designers, and planners whose passions is to 301-750-6790 create stylish and amazing events at reasonable prices. Whether you have a few ideas, or a Pinterest board filled /FARMHOUSEFETE with specific visions, we can source the products to pull @FARMHOUSEFETE it together and pull it off, turning any field, yard, barn, or dining room into the soirée of the year. /FARMHOUSEFETE 12 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 as an alternative. Love garden roses? Some standard roses are now being bred to look like garden roses at UNDERSTANDING much lower cost. Many more blooms are now being grown WEDDING FLORALS year round, so the cost savings by season isn’t as dramatic as the type of flower. ADVICE FROM FARMHOUSE FÊ TE LABOR The second trick is to know where the most labor goes. Planning a wedding introduces couples to a myriad of If you were considering a greenery runner that flows off subjects they had never thought much about before now. your table and onto the floor, remember that those take Florals tend to be toward the top of this list so we have many hours to be constructed by hand. Another surprise: collected some pointers for understanding this element of babies breath isn’t as cheap as we’ve been led to believe; the design. this is one flower that has to be trimmed significantly to look somewhat structured, which means you’ll need much USE A RANGE OF COLORS more of it than you expect. When choosing a color scheme, consider a range of colors. When a bride asks for a blush bouquet, it is usually USE OTHER DECORATIONS constructed of shades of peach, cream and light pink. If you can’t afford the look you want, decorate with Using a range of colors around the requested scheme is something other than flowers. It’s not worth it to buy flowers done for a couple of reasons. First, flowers are an element that don’t look special; make florals dramatic where they of nature. As such, their colors are affected by how much are important and to do something else where they are rain they received in the weeks prior to cutting, how not as critical to the event design. Books and candles and many minerals were in the soil, etc. It is therefore extremely many other items can be used as decoration on tables difficult to do an exact color match knowing that each and at the altar. We know that you’ll regret looking back bloom will have some variation. Using a range of tones at your sad budget florals much more than looking back has the effect of matching almost any shade of color and at a cool alternative centerpiece with stunning key florals. creates a sophisticated look. INDIVIDUAL CARE DECOR CAN BE A BIG ELEMENT Each type of bloom requires individual care. All florists are OF YOUR OVERALL BUDGET not created equal in this regard. Caring for blooms in the way they need takes time and attention. For example, CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLOOMS roses must be taken in and out of refrigeration at certain The first trick is to choose the right blooms. Magazines intervals if your design needs them to be open and extra will often tell you that choosing blooms that are in season full. Hydrangeas get soaked upside down at intervals. The is the best way to keep costs low. That’s somewhat true list goes on. Treat one flower the same as another and the but also consider choosing blooms that are always more outcome could be a brown, limp bouquet halfway through affordable than others. Love dahlias? Look at spider mums your big day. THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 13 SUNSET WEDDING VENUES THE LAKE'S MOST SCENIC VISTAS

Sunset Wedding Venues is a resort wedding site located in the heart of Deep Creek Lake. Just wait until you see our mountainside site! This location is expertly designed so the backdrop for your ceremony and dinner events have one of the best views that make Deep Creek so special. If you want to be a little closer to the water, we have a spectacular lakeside location to accommodate all of your family and friends. An event tent can be set-up here with DCLHOTEL.COM enough room for tables, chairs, refreshments, desserts [email protected] and even a dance floor. If you want to be on the water, 301-387-2227 and we mean an event literally ON the water, Sunset Wedding Venues offers the Lake’s only dock that can /LODGESDCL accommodate up to 100 of your family and friends. This is @LODGESDCL a unique option to enjoy your ceremony or event dining al fresco while being treated to a stunning sunset show. /TLODGES 14 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 INSIDER INFO

NUGGETS OF KNOWLEDGE FROM OUR EXPERIENCE

1. First and foremost, it’s important not lose sight of the reason for your union, which is especially what Theresa Bailey of Bridesmaids Confession encourages. Forget Pinterest and your endless checklists and focus on how you and your partner want to feel. This single day boils down to, likely, the biggest party you have ever thrown and there will be a lot of moving pieces. You’ve got this!

2. Consider treating your guests by incorporating local flavor. Whether it’s in the wedding weekendy welcome bags (see page 33) or as the dessert at the reception, we’ve got a lot of locally made treats: custom donuts, natural honey, handmade goat cheeses and sparkling wine that will be the talk of the event.

3. A vacation rental home is one great way to have a lakefront event but make sure to talk to a vacation rental company and their staff coordinator as early in the process as possible. The local companies will inform of you of all of the specific rules and logistics for a Deep Creek wedding. Two items to note: There will be limited parking available on-site (no one can park in the lawn), so you may have Photo by Julianna Michelle Photography to have a way to chauffeur your guests (but we have transportation vendors!). And, a local noise ordinance will secure your room blocks early! A room block is a hold that end an outdoor reception at 11pm. is placed on a certain number of rooms at a hotel or other facility; sometimes this is a free service but other times 4. While Deep Creek has a wide variety of lodging there is a deposit. Note the important dates in your phone options -- hotels, condos, yurts, rental homes, glamping, so you know when the deadlines are to get your refunds. campgrounds, tiny houses – to name a few, there are a There are a few Airbnbs in the area, but we recommend limited number of hotels to hold large groups. Be sure to renting from the professionals for the best experience.

continued on page 16 THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 15 from page 15 usually featuring live entertainment. Make it a must-stop for your bachelor and bachelorette party bar crawl. 5. Be sure to know what your venue will allow, but consider hiring a day-of coordinator (DOC), even if you aren’t hiring 10. We have several capable hair and makeup a full service planner. The DOC can serve as your go-to professionals in our area but wedding-day-Saturdays fill up person and will be on-call should anything begin to go especially quickly: lock in your artists as soon as possible. sideways on your wedding day. Something as seemingly Some vendors will have you visit the salon while others will simple as meeting, greeting and directing vendors can be visit your party on-site but, remember, for timing purposes, handled easily by the day of coordinator. your venue may be 20-30 minutes away from the salon.

6. Save-the-Dates are typically mailed 6-10 months before the wedding date, so coordinate accordingly with your photographer and stationer. Deep Creek has many creative places for engagement pictures that can be used Pro Tip: “It’s important not lose sight for the mailers (see page 27). of the reason for your union. Forget Pinterest, your endless checklists, and the opinions of everyone you meet. When 7. Are you having an October wedding? Check with the planning your wedding, you should focus Garrett County Visitor's Center for that year’s Autumn on how you want it to feel.” Glory Festival dates. If you’re marrying on Autumn Glory Saturday, lodging may be especially limited and there will – Theresa, Bridesmaids Confession be some roads closed in Oakland to accommodate the parade(s). On the flipside, there are more activities for you and your guests to enjoy and the foliage is usually stellar.

8. We have a Walmart! In a small town like Deep Creek BRIDESMAIDS CONFESSION it’s not always apparent where the stores are but if you WEDDING PLANNING need something during your wedding planning visit, engagement session trip or morning of the big day itself, you can make a quick run to our Walmart in Oakland. It’s about a 20-minute drive from McHenry, but there may be a dollar store even closer if you need just that "one thing."

9. The Honi-Honi is a Deep Creek staple. A fun place for the whole family to hangout on a nice afternoon in the warmer months (yes, kids are welcome – there is a large lawn with a pirate ship, giant elephant and whale play

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Paper Hearts Invitations is a wedding invitation and event PAPERHEARTSINVITATIONS.COM stationery company located in Morgantown, WV. Owner [email protected] Allison Kotarsky provides a custom experience to couples MORGANTOWN, WV and party planners from initial consultation to finished printed piece. Each design compliments each other /PAPERHEARTSINVITATIONS because the little details matter most on your big day. We offer design and print services for save the dates, @PAPERHEARTSINVITATIONS ceremony programs, name cards, menus, thank you cards, /PAPERHEARTSWV welcome signs, party invitations and more! THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 17 RACHEL + LUCAS SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 | BLUE MOON RISING

Rachel and Lucas married on a warm September Giant tee-pee tents and a large white tent housed cocktail afternoon immersed in the quiet of the forest. The trees hour and the reception. Long tables and benches, all were plentiful, the beauty of nature dazzled and 14 tiny custom-made for Blue Moon Rising, were lightly decorated cabins impressed (and housed!) guests. with flowers and paper cranes, and guests enjoyed tacos for dinner while sitting underneath a string of lights. Their love for the outdoors and earthly enchantments are what drew Rachel and Lucas to Blue Moon Rising for

their wedding. They enjoyed a weekend stay with many of Catering: Harvest Moon Catering their friends and family overnighting close by in the unique, Cookies: Mountain Flour Bakery eco-friendly cabins of the property. Rachel’s dad grew Hair + Makeup: Christalee Lema the flowers for the wedding and she and her mom made Officiant: Heidi Gardner 1,000 paper cranes for decoration. Both added beautiful Photographer: Jessica Fike Photography pops of color to their woodland ceremony scene. Tent, Chairs + Dance Floor: American Rent All

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Color, light and people in love inspire joyful, natural, JESSICAFIKEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM heart-warming pictures from JFP. [email protected] 412-582-1282 In 2019 - For The Love of Deep Creek! Photography, local info, Deep Creek wedding and travel planning, /JESSICAFIKEPHOTO and a love for this area combine. Search the hash tag @JESSICAFIKE #ForTheLoveofDeepCreek to follow along. Holler! # #FORTHELOVEOFDEEPCREEK 20 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 A DEEP CREEK Pro Tip: Lock in your band early. We book some gigs as far as a year in WEEKEND: advance. Popular dates fill in fast. Go see the band you’re thinking of hiring – PLAN, STAY, PLAY! watch and listen to them live to be sure they’re the kind of entertainers you’re looking for. Also, ask lots of questions In the months leading up to your Deep Creek wedding, and ask for a song list. You’re going to you will need to finalize countless details with your vendors. want to see what songs your band plays This planning process will likely require more time than you regularly to be sure you’re getting the may have initially expected so we recommend scheduling style you want. Ask where you can hear as much in-person planning as possible over the course the band’s most up to date recordings, of 2 to 3 days. Come visit Deep Creek for a getaway including videos. Be sure the band weekend and make quick work of your to-do list. will accept special requests. We LOVE learning new songs so this part is a blast for us! Stay in touch, especially if you STAY + PLAY have requests outside of their usual song As you begin to schedule your weekend, start with carving list to ask for updates and recordings of out time to make it a mini-vacation getaway for you and their work on the song. your love. Stay at a bed & breakfast, a cabin on the lake, or in a yurt in the middle of the woods. This time is the – Terah, The Terah Crawford Band perfect opportunity to relax and recharge. Our “What To Do in Deep Creek” article on page 36 showcases things to do – recommended by a local, depending on the season. THE TERAH CRAWFORD BAND ENTERTAINMENT Consider taking an evening to listen to local music at a bar or restaurant while you’re out, especially if you might consider a band for your wedding. Terah of The Terah Crawford Band recommends booking your entertainment early and asking for a song list. Seeing the band performing their regular show will assure you that the band’s style matches your vision for your event.

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THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 21 from page 21 of the actual event boosts confidence, and that always TASTINGS + VENDOR MEETINGS translates well in pictures. It’s no secret that one of the pleasures of wedding planning is tasting the food! Let your venue guide your catering VISIT LOCATIONS options – they will either cater themselves, or know who You may need to visit your venue again to do a walk- is equipped to work in their space. Some venues allow through with a planner, florist or even just to figure out outside caterers or even barbecue smokers and food some set-up and décor specifics. Visiting your lodging trucks on their property. If the food isn’t already included options would also be something to add to the list. Whether in your venue reservation, make sure you set up the meal you’re reserving a room block or reserving a big lake tasting and dessert tasting, too. We love trending dessert house, seeing them in person will help you decide what’s options such as ice cream, cookies, country-made pies the right fit for your guests. and donuts – but if you want a traditional tiered cake, our local bakers have you covered.

Other vendor meetings to schedule while you’re in town are those with your wedding planner, florist, photographer, videographer, and hair/makeup artist. Whether you’re still looking for the right vendors, designing your décor, or figuring out exactly which lipstick to use, these meetings will allow you to build some relationships with our local professionals while getting things done.

Pro Tip: "Allocate more time than expected for your hair and makeup LAKE SALON trial run if engagement pictures are to SALON AND ON-SITE HAIR + MAKEUP follow. If there are adjustments, your appointment could take additional time."

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HAIR + MAKEUP TRIAL Your planning weekend is the perfect time to get your hair and makeup trial done and use that gussied up look as a way to get some extra-glamorous engagement pictures. Laura Clapsaddle, owner of Lake Salon, especially loves this idea if you’re vacillating between different styles. She WWW.LAKESALON.COM also likes to point out that finalizing your look in advance 22 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 CHANTECLAIRE FARM ELEGANT COUNTRY WEDDINGS

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Luxury and elegance meets the shoreline! Emily and Collin and groom!) and glowing tambourines, a special treat celebrated with an abundance of friends and family in the from Emily’s mom. backyard of the lake house her dad built. It was a dream that one of his daughters would marry on the property, Emily and Collin’s celebration ended with sparklers and a and Emily was making it happen. nighttime boat ride with private driver.

At the centerpiece of their ceremony stood a floral-filled archway. The soft, feminine colors, both in the flowers and Cake: Lorenzo’s Bakery in the bridesmaid dresses, complemented the green grass Catering: Rouge Catering and trees, and helped create a calm and elegant space. Day-of Coordinating: Farmhouse Fête DJ: Sounds Fun DJs Florals: Farmhouse Fête Just steps from the ceremony site was the grand, impressive, Hair: Cobblestone Hair Studio luxurious tent. Built on a raised floor and featuring polished Luxury Restroom: Maryland Portable Restrooms wood details, the tent housed long tables for dinner and a Photographer: Jessica Fike Photography dance floor for festivities. Guests wined and dined among Tent: Loane Bros., Inc. ivory linens, lush green centerpieces and candles, and Videographer: Gonzalez Videography celebrated with home-brewed beer (just for the bride

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ENGAGEMENT SESSION INSPIRATION

The Deep Creek Lake area stands out for the bountiful beauty in nature and the numerous backdrops for pictures. From waterfalls to the lakeshore, mountains to open green spaces, and the splendor of various seasons, it’s no doubt that this area is a must-visit for anyone wanting pictures in the great outdoors. Such beauty and variation in locations make Deep Creek a wonderful place for engagement sessions.

THE LAKE It’s no secret that Deep Creek Lake is a special gem in the Maryland landscape. With 65 miles of shoreline and surrounding mountain views, it is a prime location for any couple wanting an engagement session with a natural backdrop.

Deep Creek Lake State Park is ranked high on our list of location possibilities because whether you’re wanting that feeling of a “getaway” session at the lake or if Deep Creek just holds a special place in your heart, the park offers a large, public beach area, making the water (and sand!) very accessible to photographers and couples. You could even throw in a boat ride or other water sports if you’re the adventurous type! And no matter where you are at the lake, if there’s evening sun, the warm glow paired with the water provides an ethereal backdrop for photos with your love. continued on page 28

THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 27 from page 27 adds another element of beauty to the picture-taking SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK possibilities. There’s no lacking in gorgeous, natural scenery where the woods, or forests, are plentiful! While the lake area Autumn is the most popular time for photo sessions as has plenty of woodland areas, one specific location that the trees burn bright with color. Winter offers a magical always comes recommended is Swallow Falls State Park. experience when the trees are heavy with glistening snow, Located just a few minutes from the lake, Swallow Falls which is quite often between January and March. Spring offers the element of water (there are three different presents a quiet and peaceful atmosphere with budding waterfalls within the park!) plus plenty of trees, trails and trees, while summer is bustling with water activities, rock formations…all things that make up the quintessential sunshine, and lush greenery. forest setting. And while the park can sometimes get busy (especially in summer on a sunny weekend…be warned!), THE FEELING OF “HOME” there’s still plenty of room for some love for the camera. We meet so many out-of-town couples who feel that And, local photographers know where the crowd-free Garrett County and Deep Creek are “like home” to spots are! them. They’ve vacationed here with their families summer after summer, they have enjoyed a getaway or two with their partner and were captivated by the relaxing and Pro Tip: Swallow Falls looks pretty friendly atmosphere. Or the “lake life” has been part of in any season, even when we’re “in their lives for as long as they can remember. Don't forget between” seasons waiting for snow, the memories made in the small walk-able towns, foods colorful leaves or sunshine. at the classic diners and awe-inspiring historical storefonts. If these thoughts speak to you, your engagement session THE MOUNTAINS could include your favorite bar or restaurant, the backyard Deep Creek Lake lies in the Allegheny Mountains, which of your grandparents’ cabin or you might even revisit your make up part of the Appalachian Mountain Range and proposal location, because lots of people are getting contain the highest point in the state of Maryland. The engaged here, too. top of Wisp is the most popular mountain spot, but there are various locations throughout the county. Head north With the variety of locations and stunning natural beauty, of the lake to the roadside overlook in Accident. It has an you can’t go wrong with an engagement session at Deep amazing valley view with mountains in the distance. Also, Creek. We’re excited about you capturing your love story the Meadow Mountain Overlook near New Germany in this lovely corner of Maryland! Happy Engagement! State Park takes your breath away.

THE SEASONS Visitors travel hundreds of miles to visit Deep Creek’s four seasons. Fall and winter come early and spring and summer come late. But no matter their timing, each season 28 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 FARMHOUSE FÊTE PLANNING SOIRÉES TO INSPIRE, CONNECT, CAPTIVATE

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• Bring your state-issued ID

• Present basic information for both parties (full names, residence, age, state of birth, and social security numbers, as well as the final date of divorce, if this applies to you)

• Pay the $40 fee in cash and the license will be issued at time of application (yep, it’s that fast)

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If you’re bringing your friends and family to town to make special memories, there is so much to do in the Deep Creek area! There are four distinct seasons in Deep Creek so the activities typically revolve around the weather.

Pro Tip: For additional information and updates on the following list, please reach out to DeepCreekTimes.com: DCT is the THE online information source for Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD – the site has events, local news, weather, outdoor activities, photos, wDCT.live program and more!

- Sarah, Deep Creek Times

The number one reason to visit Deep Creek is to relax and take it all in. Whether it’s sitting on a porch swing, paddling down the Youghiogheny River (pronounced Yok), or chasing the best vantage point to catch the sunset, do it at your pace.

EACH SEASON IS SO UNIQUE AND ENJOYABLE HERE AT DEEP CREEK:

SUMMER In the summer time, the lakes are where it’s at! Speed boating, tubing, waterskiing and wake boarding are great ways to spend the day. Jump in to cool off and go

32 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 swimming at the Deep Creek Lake State Park public sandy with vegetation that's a sight to see. beach. A little further out off the beaten path is (the best) flatwater kayaking -- Jennings Randolph Lake. Play 18 at YEAR-ROUND any of the area’s premier golf courses. Last, but not least, For year-round events, stop in and enjoy the Discovery this area has some of the best hills and roads for biking; be Center (for kids and adults!) and aviary, see a local play sure to sign up for one of the Garrett Trails’ Gran Fondo at Our Town theatre, walk through Spruce Forest Artisan rides. Village and watch the artists work on-site, catch live music at MoonShadow, and visit Fire Fly Cheese for a wine and FALL goat cheese pairing. Candyland in Oakland has candy Fall is a special time with abundant sunshine, still warm for miles and be sure to visit Simon Pearce for a glass- temps and incredible foliage. There are a number of blowing demonstration. driving tours to see barn quilts, art studios or just a drive to enjoy the landscape. The annual Autumn Glory Festival is prime time to gather friends and family around one of the A Welcome Bag that is nation’s top rated fall festivals. Another local-grown and Uniquely Deep Creek fun gathering is the Deep Creek Art & Wine Festival in September; bring your girlfriends out for a bachelorette We’ve all heard of the welcome bags for party. More low-key, there are so many hiking trails to overnight wedding guests. But guess what? They’re even easier to put together explore at your pace. when you’re introducing your guests to a new place through the local flare/flavor! WINTER A winter retreat is perfect for enjoying Wisp Resort and Lavender sachets, hand-poured candles winter activities. There is skiing, snow tubing, sledding or made on an in-county farm, a bag of snowshoeing at Herrington Manor State Park Or, take candy from one of the biggest candy it easy and hot-tub on the top of the mountain, walk or stores in Maryland, Deep Creek Lake snowmobile on the frozen lake, enjoy ice fishing on the wine glasses, ground coffee samples from hard water or take a sleigh ride through the fields of our favorite cafes, and Deep Creek Times Pleasant Valley. sunglasses (these would also be fun for the wedding party on the day-of). You SPRING could even stop by the Garrett County March is so fun because the winter weather may be Visitors Center for area info, maps and hanging on or spring can be blooming! If it’s snowy March activity guides to include as well. usually has a few excellent days of cross-country skiing at If you’ve visited Deep Creek before, New Germany State Park. But, if it’s warm, take a hike considering sharing specially selected to the waterfall trifecta: Tolliver Falls, Swallow Falls and pieces of your favorite local flare for an Muddy Creek Falls, or go mountain biking at Deep Creek added touch of personalization! Lake State Park. Cranesville Swamp has a unique climate THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 33 TERAH CRAWFORD REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL WITH TAYLOR-MADE DEEP CREEK VACATIONS + SALES

I am passionate about redefining real estate by offering a level of service, innovative marketing and a highly personalized experience to my clients. I’ve been serving the Western Maryland real estate market for three [email protected] wonderful years and have had the pleasure of helping DEEPCREEKLAKEHOMESFORSALE.COM 55 families (and counting!) purchase the home of their C: 410-487-4914 | O: 301-387-4700 dreams. I have dedicated my life to ensuring the positive growth of our communities. I have two beautiful children that get to call this awesome place home. Together, we enjoy all that Deep Creek Lake and the mountains of Garrett County have to offer! 34 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 Photo by Kirsten Getz Photography, Models by Bella Salon and Spa

THE BELLE SOIRÉE MAY 30, 2018 | CHANTECLAIRE FARM

A first of its kind, semi-formal community event, The Belle Soirée, was held May 30 at Chanteclaire Farm. At this social event of the season, Garrett County Wedding CHANTECLAIRE FARM Professionals and TheDeepCreekWedding.com shared the ELEGANT COUNTRY WEDDINGS details of the Garrett County wedding industry with over 175 attendees.

“This event was a successful opportunity to network with the Garrett County community and share how the local collective wedding industry is a driver of economic development,” co-host Sarah Myers explained.

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complimentary hair and makeup accents to guests.

“Garrett County is becoming a major wedding destination. One of the best things about this industry is that educated, creative people in their 20s and 30s can move to this beautiful place and create their own jobs. And, we know how to thow one heck of a great party!” said Leigh Clarke, Soirée event co-host and owner of The Fête Companies.

Dresses + Suits: Lennox East DJ: Sounds Fun Entertainment Florals/Design: Farmhouse Fête Food + Drink: Chanteclaire Farm and Ace's Run Restaurant and Pub Hair + Makeup: Bella Salon and Spa, Deep Creek Salon and Massage, Lake Salon Invitations: Paper Hearts Invitations Musician + Singers: Curtis Johnson and Yana Tyulkova Photographers: Amberlee Christey Photography, Farfalla Photography, Higher Focus Studios, Jessica Fike Photography, Kirsten Getz Photography, Kristen Hurley Photography Plein Air Artist: Regina Holliday Chanteclaire Farm Venue: BELLA SALON AND SPA Videographer: Sparks Productions HAIR + MAKEUP

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Photo by Higher Focus Studios 36 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 The Belle Soirée dynamic and moody styled shoot is just one example of the way Deep Creek Vendors come together to create something beautiful for guests to enjoy. Our value as a true community of individuals and businesses that know each other well and work together well is unmatched in our tri-state area. We are privileged to live on this beautiful four-season mountaintop and we are ready to help you create a magical day (or, entire weekend and then some)! We are a group that collaborates and connects like none other; each of us with the experience and the know-how to make your wedding everything you dreamed of.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Deep Creek, Marry-land©!

To contact us, please visit TheDeepCreekWedding.com. reach out via email at [email protected] or find us on social media at @deepcreekwed. THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM 37 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© Visit TheDeepCreekWedding.com for more details.

BEAUTY The Herrington Jessica Fike Photography (pg. 20) Blue Moon Rising Oakland, MD Deep Creek Lake, MD McHenry, MD Bella Spa + Salon (pg. 36, 37) Hagerstown, MD Lodges at Sunset Villages Julianna Michelle Photography Chanteclaire Farm (pg. 23) McHenry, MD Deep Creek Lake, MD Friendsville, MD Deep Creek Salon and Massage McHenry, MD Suites at Silver Tree Kirsten Getz Photography Dutch's at Silver Tree Swanton, MD Frostburg, MD Swanton, MD Lake Salon (pg. 22) McHenry, MD Taylor-Made Vacations Pete's Photo Booth Rentals Haley Farm Inn & Retreat Center and Sales McHenry, MD Oakland, MD Makeup and Hair by Claire McHenry, MD Morgantown, WV The Herrington Wisp Resort PLANNERS Oakland, MD Organic Spray by Maggie May McHenry, MD McHenry, MD Bridesmaids Confession (pg. 16) Railey Vacations Morgantown, WV McHenry, MD MUSIC DESIGN Farmhouse Fête (pg. 6, 20, 25, 29) Suites at Silver Tree Jason Shaw Music Friendsville, MD Swanton, MD Farmhouse Fête (pg. 6, 12, 25, 29) Oakland, MD Friendsville, MD Sunset Wedding Venues (pg. 14) Shew-sical Entertainment RENTALS + DECOR McHenry, MD Services (pg. 30) FLORIST Farmhouse Fête (pg. 6, 20, 25, 29) Frederick, MD Taylor-Made Vacations Friendsville, MD and Sales Farmhouse Fête (pg. 6, 12, 25, 29) Sounds Fun DJs Friendsville, MD The Mustard Couch McHenry, MD Friendsville, MD Morgantown, WV Petal Branch Twin Tails Event Farm The Terah Crawford Band (pg. 21) Accident, MD Wow Event Lighting Oakland, MD Friendsville, MD Frederick, MD The White Barn at FOOD + DRINKS Lucas Farm (pg. 2) OFFICIANT SWEETS Oakland, MD Archie's Barbecue Heidi Gardner McHenry, MD Glazed and Confuzed Donuts Wisp Resort Cumberland, MD McHenry, MD McHenry, MD Bartender in a Box Oakland, MD PAPER Lolita’s Cupcakes Morgantown, WV SERVICES Deep Creek Beverage Master Craft Printers McHenry, MD Arnold Bros. Equipment Corp Oakland, MD Mountain Flour Bakery McHenry, MD Oakland, MD Goehringer's Catering Paper Hearts Invitations (pg. 17) McHenry, MD Deep Creek Times (pg. 40) Morgantown, WV Trader’s Coffee Shop Oakland, MD Deep Creek Lake, MD Pine Lodge Steakhouse (pg. 26) Funtime Water Sports McHenry, MD PHOTOGRAPHERS TRANSPORTATION Oakland, MD Wisp Resort Amberlee Christey Photography M&W Septic McHenry, MD Morgantown, WV A Touch of Class Limousines McHenry, MD Keyser, WV In His Image Photography Perry's Solid Waste Disposal LODGING Eglon, WV VENUES Oakland, MD Blue Moon Rising Jacqie Q Photography McHenry, MD The Barn at North Glade Inn Terah Crawford Real Cumberland, MD Swanton, MD Estate (pg. 34) Haley Farm Friendsville, MD Oakland, MD *Advertisers in this magazine 38 DEEP CREEK, MARRY-LAND© | 2019/2020 THEDEEPCREEKWEDDING.COM

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