Officiants
If you do not already have an officiant, you will need to be finding someone you respect that is available for your date.
Many offer premarital counseling. I hope you will take advantage of this service. Learning to communicate is so essential in a good marriage.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
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St Paul's United Methodist Church 410 635 2442
or 410 848 0706 or her cell 410 259 4146
Stone Chapel United Methodist Church 410 635 2102
New Windsor Presbyterian Church 410 848 0573
Pastor Paul Mathews
Westminster United Methodist Church 410 848 8325
St Johns Roman Catholic Church 410 848 4744
Cindy Grove 410 729 7262 non-denominational
Pastor Highfield 410 876 2124 ext 14
609 W Main St , Westminster United Methodist Church
Nondenominational Ministerial Services
Interfaith
Some caterers that have worked at the Turtle
I am not a caterer so you must hire a licensed caterer to prepare and serve your food.
Your may bring your own caterer to the Inn.
Below are caterers who have done a nice job at the Inn
Marina Cuisina 410 549 5215
Paradiso's Restorante 410 857 1421
Chef Lu Ann Funk
443 802 1627
The Buttersburg Inn - Frank Tunzi and Jim Rowe
410 775 9939
Cakes
Tastefully Ever After
301 418 0745
Wedding Cakes
Just Desserts by Linda
Custom Decorated Wedding Cakes
Westminster, Md
410 848 2157
Carriage House Candy & Bake Shop
Mt Pleasant
On Rt 26
They make 6",9",10",12",14"16" round cakes
301 898 7559
Heinz Bakery
42 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-0808
They make a two tiered cake that feeds about 35 people for $45. They close by 2PM. So call early.
Snickerdoodles Bakery
Contact: Rob Gonzalez
903 South Main Street Suite F
Hampstead, MD 21074
410-239-6077
http://snickerdoodlesbakeryhampstead.com
Kay-Lyns Party Rental
3295 Charmil Dr
Manchester, MD 21102 Map
(410) 374-3704
How do I plan a wedding?
Weddings can be as Simple or Complicated as you choose to make it.
Perhaps these questions will help you organize your thinking.
These four things determine most everything
Budget
Location
Date of Wedding
Officiant availability
Your next Questions
Time of the Wedding Ceremony
Number in Your Wedding Party
(I can comfortably accommodate from 2 to 74)
Number of Guests invited and expected to come
Food
Caterer - You will need to meet with your caterer to make decisions
What kind of food service -
the time of the wedding will dictate the kind of food service
menu selection - caterer will help you with this
Caterer will supply the table settings, napkins and tablecloths
Music
DJ -Live - CD's - Burn your own CD's ?
Wedding Ceremony Music
Reception Music
First Dance music with Bride/Groom - Mother/Father
Wedding Decisions
Colors
Flowers
What flowers are you using - center pieces - Gabezo Flowers -
Florist
Bouquet
Decorations - I invite you to come ahead of time to decide what you want to do. Bring your camera
Favors
Place cards for Seating is recommended
Rehearsal
You probably already know we have great rehearsal dinners here and this will give you more time to decorate for your day. .
Rehearsal Dinner choices:
Formal Dinner at the Yellow Turtle Inn,
Informal Buffet Dinners
Pizza on the porch at the Yellow Turtle Inn
You may wish to rent the Dining Room and Tea Room and bring your caterer
Accommadations
Many times the women of the bridal party stay the night before the wedding and get ready here. This gives more time for decorating and less running around on your wedding day.
Lunch on Wedding Day
I can also provide a deli tray and drinks (iced tea and sodas) for lunch the day of the wedding.
The less you have to do and can stay in one place, the less stressed you will be.
I can also provide accommodations for your special guests the night before and the Night of the Wedding and a brunch the following morning after the wedding.
I much rather have the entire Inn filled with your special people.
Where can the rest of your guest find night lodging?
I will be happy to supply a list upon request.
Bridal Party Guests
Your wedding guests will need to make their own reservations and confirm with a credit card. Rooms held for wedding guests are considered non cancellation reservations with no refund.
Wedding Cake
Ask the caterer if he will provide this.
Some brides also pick up cheesecake and cookies from the store as an extra dessert for those who do not like cake.
The bride and groom cut the first cut for photos.
The caterer will continue to cut the cake and serve it after the first cut.
This is usually done after the meal and toast.
Garter - Bouquet Tossing - is this a tradition you wish to do?
Are there any delicate situations?
Parents, step parents, handicap, elderly
These should be discussed
Bring a change of shoes for those tired feet. New shoes hurt!
Barefeet are not allowed.
Who is responsible for returning all the tux? Have the wedding party bring a change of clothes for after the wedding so that everything gets returned and there will not be any late fees.
Tux Return
Assign someone responsible to collect the gifts following the ceremony.
Children
If you have children, bring something for them to do and someone to watch them. My staff are not babysitters.
Now was that so hard? I will be happy to help you in what ever way you wish.
First things First
Make up your guest list - 2 to 74 people - & pick your wedding date.
Make an appointment to come see the Yellow Turtle Inn .
If you book your wedding within two weeks of our meeting,
you will receive a complimentary whirlpool suite for your "first night".
Put down a non refundable deposit of $300 to hold your date.
Next, I will email you an information and pricing worksheet for you to fill out and email back to me
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We can work on your pricing worksheet.
Then I will email a contract for you to read, sign and mail back to me.
Here is a checklist for your rehearsal and wedding day. This may help you organize your time.
Marriage License
You must get your license in the county that you will be married in.
The Yellow Turtle Inn is in Carroll County
55 North Court Street (Off Center Street)
Room G8
Westminster, Md 21157
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday only
Phone: 410 386 2985
888 302 8927
Waiting period: 48 Hours
Military can get an exception
Cost: $35 Cash
You will need:
Full names
Picture ID (drivers license)
Address
Ages
Social Security #'s
State of Birth
Single?
Divorced?
Date
County and State Registered
Death of Spouse?
Date
County & State
To pick up the license, at least one of you must appear in person at least 48 hours before the ceremony with the information listed above. the License is good for 6 months.
For non resident contact Karman Cashman 410 386 2002
If you are out of state or out of Carroll County, you may go to any marriage clerk office and ask for a "Foreign Application" form. Fill it out in front of the clerk and have them sign it. Then bring the form to the Carroll County office or have their office send it to the Carroll County office. Then you can pick up your license in Carroll County. I suggest that you call to be sure that they received it and everything is in order.
If you are military, you may go to the clerks office the same day you wish to get married, fill out the form, have the judge sign it and receive your license. The judge can wave the 48 hour waiting period.
