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Darkroom: Bouquet of daisies
I spotted this painted flower pattern on the windows of Zacharyâs Jewelers on Main Street in Annapolis. I knew it would make a good shot if the right person walked in front of the window. That is when I saw the woman in the green coveralls walking up. She was the perfect stem for the pretty petals. As a photojournalist, I...
![Chuck Yocum, Pasadena resident and Anne Arundel County Public School employee “The best man pulling the guarder off a bridemaid,” he said. “I understand when the groom does it with his bride, but I’ve been apart of it as a groomsman and its weird to get that close with a stranger sometimes. Gloria Dent, Severn resident and school board District 1 representative. “Wearing a long white dress. I think woman spend entirely too much money on a long dress that will never get worn again,” she said. “It’s such a waste of money.” Sarah Lacey, Jessup resident and […]](https://www.capitalgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TNS_TS-WEDDING-DRESSES-DMT.jpg?w=300 "Chuck Yocum, Pasadena resident and Anne Arundel County Public School employee “The best man pulling the guarder off a bridemaid,” he said. “I understand when the groom does it with his bride, but I’ve been apart of it as a groomsman and its weird to get that close with a stranger sometimes. Gloria Dent, Severn resident and school board District 1 representative. “Wearing a long white dress. I think woman spend entirely too much money on a long dress that will never get worn again,” she said. “It’s such a waste of money.” Sarah Lacey, Jessup resident and […]")
![It took a while, but Carletta Allen found her calling. The pastor at historic Asbury United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Allen worked in the fashion and banking industries before earning a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Besides her ministerial role at Asbury, the oldest African American church in Anne […]](https://www.capitalgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TBS-L-CAPSTYLE-ALLEN-0213-P3.jpg?w=300 "It took a while, but Carletta Allen found her calling. The pastor at historic Asbury United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Allen worked in the fashion and banking industries before earning a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Besides her ministerial role at Asbury, the oldest African American church in Anne […]")
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From signature drinks to bite-sized desserts, wedding food is back to the classics
Not so long ago, in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, big, formal weddings disappeared....
![A boutique without clothing? That’s Green & Bean, a fledgling Annapolis gift shop filled with a wide-ranging mix of kitschy and eco-conscious items made by independent companies known to practice fair labor. Here, one finds vegan leather goods, made of apple and cactus fibers; one-off scrunchies made of recycled silk; and checkered, padded laptop cases […]](https://www.capitalgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TBS-L-P1-capstyle-boutique_9b1cb3.jpg?w=138 "A boutique without clothing? That’s Green & Bean, a fledgling Annapolis gift shop filled with a wide-ranging mix of kitschy and eco-conscious items made by independent companies known to practice fair labor. Here, one finds vegan leather goods, made of apple and cactus fibers; one-off scrunchies made of recycled silk; and checkered, padded laptop cases […]")
Green and Bean Boutique has an eye for eco-friendly and sustainable goods in Annapolis
A boutique without clothing? That’s Green & Bean, a fledgling Annapolis gift shop filled with...
![Attend a wedding reception she’s working and you’ll find LaNita Cousin behind the bar, mixing drinks while bopping to the music as the 50-year-old grandmother often does. “I’m very social when I’m in my element, laughing and dancing â and I don’t miss a beat,” said Cousin, who has staffed weddings and other events since […]](https://www.capitalgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TBS-L-capstyle-weddings-mobile-LAM-P7_179621614.jpg?w=132 "Attend a wedding reception she’s working and you’ll find LaNita Cousin behind the bar, mixing drinks while bopping to the music as the 50-year-old grandmother often does. “I’m very social when I’m in my element, laughing and dancing â and I don’t miss a beat,” said Cousin, who has staffed weddings and other events since […]")
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Mobile wedding services help couples personalize and reduce stress on their special day
Attend a wedding reception she’s working and you’ll find LaNita Cousin behind the bar, mixing...
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Shopping bag: Spring is in the air
Must-have clothing, accessories and home decor from Anne Arundel County stores. Periwinkle vase, $94.95 Annapolis...
![Throwing a party for the couple or bride-to-be requires at least three things: food, fun and a festive gathering spot. Anne Arundel County has the last part covered with a host of restaurants offering unique backdrops and serving delicious fare. For those party planners who favor a more DIY approach, there is also a bevy […]](https://www.capitalgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CGT-ac-en-dining-out-blackwallbarn-20181102_4.jpg?w=132 "Throwing a party for the couple or bride-to-be requires at least three things: food, fun and a festive gathering spot. Anne Arundel County has the last part covered with a host of restaurants offering unique backdrops and serving delicious fare. For those party planners who favor a more DIY approach, there is also a bevy […]")
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Eats: 5 places to host a wedding shower in Anne Arundel
Throwing a party for the couple or bride-to-be requires at least three things: food, fun...
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When it comes to bouquets, Anne Arundel brides are âcraving something differentâ
Out-of-the-box floral arrangements can be bright and colorful, or take inspiration from books or the...
Best of Anne Arundel County Readersâ Choice poll 2024
Voting closes March 24 at 5 p.m. Results will be revealed in the summer issue...