Weekend weddings have become sort of the norm now. With family & friends stretched all over the globe, it’s kinda hard to play catch up with everyone during a four-hour reception, on what is one~ if not thee most important event of you life.
Now one might say, “What could I offer my guests in the city of Baltimore?” Let’s not be fooled!
I had guests calling, not to inform or confirm lodging and travel accommodations but to find out where they could eat CRABS. Since the main focus, besides the wedding that is, of all the out-of-town guests seemed to be CRABS, I suggested an informal crab feast.
I had the pleasure of taking one of Maryland’s favorite summer past times and turning it into an edible course- -“The Art of Cleaning & Correctly Eating Crabs”. That’s right, you’d be surprised how many non-Marylanders are oblivious as to how to really enjoy these delectable little scavengers. What’s even more surprising is how many Marylanders are lost at sea (no pun intended), when it come to these blue babies.
Well folks, let’s just say that this event went over so well that the Sunday departure brunch that had been anticipated by everyone, especially the Groom---a true southern gentleman that loves his shrimp and grits; had to be altered a wee bit to accommodate the new guests of honor, you guessed it…CRABS.
All in all it was a loud of fun. The lesson here…. Don’t worry if your weekend wedding ideas are not those of tea and sandwiches for the ladies or golf and cigars for the men, do what comes naturally.
1.If basketball or flag football is a shared favorite, have a family tournament
2.Wine tasting during brunch, Rum sampling during a dinner
3.Gather everyone on Friday evening for a quick Salsa lesson
What ever your fancy, don’t count Baltimore out yet.
"Here's To A Spectacular Affair"
