Marie + Ken

Thank you Marie and Ken, for sharing your special day with The Oaks. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHELBY LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY This was a gorgeous wedding at The Oaks. Plan your waterfront wedding with us, so you can boat off together into the sunset.

Bridal Toast Tips You Should Definitely Know

Traditionally, brides don’t have to give speeches at their wedding – this kind of task is assumed by the men of the event (the groom, the Best Man, and the Father of the Bride, speaking on behalf of their side of the family). However, times have changed – and more and more brides these days …

You Will Absolutely Love These Food Bar Ideas

Food bars have grown immensely in popularity – and truth be told, you have all the reasons to love them. These wedding additions are not just a way of providing people with tasty snacks, but it is a form of entertainment in its own right. Moreover, a food bar will add a truly unique touch …

Katie + Zach

This gorgeous September wedding used the lush backdrop of The Oaks’ greenery to provide the setting for a classic wedding. It featured modern floral touches and a palette of classic navy with pops of coral. Thank you Katie and Zach, for sharing your special day with The Oaks. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MELISSA GRIMES GUY PHOTOGRAPHY Contact …

Elle + Shane

Elle and Shane were married in July, when The Oaks was abloom with lush foliage and Black Eyed Susans framing the waterfront. The bride and groom had plenty of fun touches to their elegant wedding, with Panthers socks and cigars for the groomsmen, and sweet speeches from the bridesmaids. A round of beers and a …

Try These Great Decorating Ideas for Your Garden Reception

Outdoor weddings can be a dream-like fantasy for everyone attending. They can be both whimsical and enchanting – a wonderful place to spend a summer night celebrating love. When you are planning a garden wedding, the possibilities are endless. So you may be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Well, are you more of a …

4 Popular Wedding Flowers and Their Symbolism

Most couples want their wedding to be decorated in beautiful, unique ways – and flowers are almost always part of the mix. Of course, your wedding flowers should suit your style and your overall wedding vibes – but have you considered their symbols as well? Every flower bears with it its own symbolism – and …

What Does an Engagement Party Entail?

An engagement party is a party to celebrate loved ones and their upcoming wedding. It is also a great opportunity to introduce key loved ones for the first time. The Oaks is a great place to host your engagement party in Royal Oaks, Maryland, but before you do, here is an overview of what an …

4 Perfect Times for the Toast at Your Wedding

Timing plays a huge part in whether the toasts at your wedding are great or not. Toasts are an unavoidable part of wedding receptions, so if you’re going to do them, you might as well do them right. That’s why we at The Oaks thought that we should share with you an excellent timeline for …

What’s the Etiquette with Siblings in Law?

We all know just how complicated wedding etiquette can be – especially with so many rules changing and adapting to a whole new generation of brides and grooms. Some things always stay the same, though – and those are the rules that pertain not so much to “what should be done” as they do to …

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