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WEDDINGS and Anniversaries

STATE CAPITAL      FLOWER                   BIRD                           TREE

AL… Montgomery     Camellia                     Yellowhammer           Southern Pine
AK… Juneau             Forget-me-not           Willow Ptarmigan      Sitka Spruce
AZ…   Phoenix          Saguaro Cactus        Cactus Wren              Palo Verde
AR…   Little Rock      Apple Blossom          Mockingbird               Pine
CA…  Sacramento   Golden Poppy           CA Valley Quail         CA Redwood
CO…  Denver            Mountain Columbine Lark Bunting  CO Blue Spruce
CT…  Hartford           Mountain Laurel         American Robin        White Oak
DC…                          American Beauty Rose  Wood Thrush       Scarlet Oak
DE…  Dover              Peach Blossom         Blue Hen Chicken     American Holly
FL…  Tallahassee    Orange Blossom       Mockingbird               Sabal Palmetto
GA…  Atlanta            Cherokee Rose         Brown Thrasher         Live Oak
HI…     Honolulu         Yellow Hibiscus         Hawaiian Goose       Kukui
ID…    Boise              Syringa                       Mountainn Bluebird   White Pine
IL…     Springfield     Native Violet              Cardinal                     White Oak
IN…     Indianapolis   Peony                         Cardinal                     Tulip Poplar
IA…     Des Moines   Wild Rose                  E Goldfinch                Oak
KS…   Topeka           Native Sunflower       West Meadowlark     Cottonwood

KY…   Frankfort         Goldenrod                  Cardinal                     Tulip Poplar
LA…   Baton Rouge Magnolia                    East Brown Pelican  Bald Cypress
ME…  Augusta          White Pine Cone       Chickadee                 East White Pine
MD… Annapolis        Black Eyed Susan    Baltimore Oriole        White Oak
MA…  Boston            Mayflower                   Chickadee                 American Elm
MI…    Lansing          Apple Blossom          Robin                          White Pine
MN…  St Paul            Lady Slipper              Common Loon          Red Pine
MS…  Jackson          Magnolia                    Mockingbird               Magnolia
MO…  Jefferson City  Hawthorn                  Bluebird                      Dogwood
MT…   Helena            Bitterroot                    West Meadowlark     Ponderosa Pine
NE…   Lincoln            Goldenrod                  West Meadowlark     Cottonwood
NV…   Carson City    Sagebrush                 Mountain Bluebird     Pinon & Pine
NH…   Concord         Purple Lilac                Purple Finch              White Birch
NJ…   Trenton           Purple Violet              East Goldfinch           Red Oak
NM…  Santa Fe        Yucca                          Roadrunner                Pinon
NY…   Albany            Rose                           Bluebird                      Sugar Maple
NC…  Raleigh           Dogwood                   Cardinal                     Pine
ND…  Bismarck        Wild Prairie Rose     West Meadowlark     American Elm
OH…  Columbus       Scarlet Carnation      Cardinal                     Buckeye
OK…  Oklahoma City Mistletoe                  Flycatcher                  Redbud
OR…  Salem             Oregon Grape           West Meadowlark     American Elm
PA…   Harrisburg      Mountain Laurel         Ruffled Grouse          Hemlock
RI…     Providence    Violet                          RI Red Hen                Red Maple
SC…  Columbia       Yellow Jessamine     Carolina Wren           Palmetto
SD…  Pierre             Pasqueflower    Ring Necked Pheasant Black Hills Spruce
TN…   Nashville         Iris                               Mockingbird               Tulip Poplar
TX…   Austin             Bluebonnet                 Mockingbird               Pecan
UT…   Salt Lake City  Sego Lilly                 CA Seagull                Blue Spruce
VT…   Montpelier      Red Clover                 Hermit Thrush            Sugar Maple
VA…   Richmond       Dogwood                   Cardinal                 American Dogwood
WA…  Olympia          W Rhododendron      Willow Goldfinch        West Hemlock
WV…  Charleston     Big Rhododendron   Cardinal                     Sugar Maple
WI…    Madison         Wood Violet               Robin                          Sugar Maple
WY…  Cheyenne       Indian Paintbrush      West Meadowlark     Plains Cottonwood

ANNIVERSARY                   
            Traditional                  Modern
1         Paper                        Clocks
2         Cotton                      China
3         Leather                    Crystal/Glass
4         Fruits/Flowers     Appliances
5         Wood                          Silverware
6         Candy/Iron             Wood
7        Wool/Copper          Desk Sets
8         Bronze/Pottery      Linens/Lace
9         Pottery/Willow      Leather          
10       Tin/Aluminum      Diamond Jewelry
11        Steel                            Fashion Jewelry
12        Silk/Linen                Pearls
13        Lace                            Textiles/Furs
14        Ivory                          Gold Jewelry
15        Crystal                       Watches
16        China                          Platinum
17        Silver                         Silver
18        Pearl                           Diamond
19        Coral                           Jade
20        Ruby                           Ruby
25        Sapphire                    Sapphire
30        Gold                            Gold
35        Emerald                     Emerald
40        Diamond                    Diamond
45        Sapphire                    Sapphire
50        Gold                            Gold   
55        Emerald                     Emerald
60        Diamond                    Diamond
BIRTHSTONES
January          .       Garnet
February        .       Amethyst
March             .       Aquamarine
April                .       Diamond
May                 .       Emerald
June                .       Pearl . Alexandrite
July                 .       Ruby
August            .       Peridot          
September     .       Sapphire
October           .       Opal  .  Tourmaline
November       .       Topaz
December       .       Turquoise  .  Zircon  .  Tanzanite
MEANING OF STONES
AMETHYST    The stone of spiritual evolution, transformation, knowledge, peace and harmony
Horoscope: Scorpio, Pisces, Sagittarius
BLACK OBSIDIAN    Protective stone to transform negativity into positive power. Helps liberate beliefs and old habits
Horoscope:    Capricorn, Scorpio
BLUE AGATE    Tranquility, peace clarity
Horoscope: Aquarius, Pisces, Cancer
CRYSTAL ROCK    Energetically rich and versatile, harmony and clarity for all situations
Horoscope: All
GREEN AGATE    Represents natures energy, cure, harmony and perseverance
Horoscope: Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra
GREEN QUARTZ    Health, well being, relieves stress, restores balance, emotional equilibrium, activates mental clarity
Horoscope: Libra, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn
JASPER    Longevity, energy receptive, provides happiness, clarity at difficult moments
Horoscope: Gemini, Capricorn, Virgo
RED AGATE    Energizes, activates good mood, sexual impulses
Horoscope: Scorpio. Leo, Aries
ROSE QUARTZ    Unconditional love, represents the love in its purest state, maintains self-esteem
Horoscope: Taurus, Cancer
SODALITE    Emotional objectivity, equilibrium, strong communication skills, artistic expression
Horoscope: Sagittarius, Libra, Taurus, Aquarius
TIGER EYE    Provides protection, success, richness, protects against negative energies providing bravery and power
Horoscope: Aquarius, Leo, Gemini
WHITE QUARTZ    This stone elevates the vibrations, balances the aura, protects against negative feelings, energy
Horoscope: Gemini, Aries, Pisces
ANNOUNCEMENTS Engagements Weddings
Anniversaries
CALLIGRAPHY
Jewish Wedding Contract
Meant To Be Calligraphy
Renaissance Writings    
Utrecht Art Supplies
ART SUPPLIES     
Utrecht

CAKES                                                                 Cakepops
CARDS
Cardstore
DESIGNER STAMPS
Expressionery
DRESSES
Shoes  
Maternity  A Pea In The Pod  
FLOWERS
Florals
GUIDE
District Bride Guide
Perfect Wedding Guide
The Ultimate Guide To Jewish Wedding Professionals
The Ultimate Guide To Local Wedding Professionals
discover DC.....  RENT FOR THE EVENT
Rent The Runway    www.renttherunway.com
Marc Jacobs  .  Lim  .  3.1   www.weartodaygonetomorrow.com
For Moms-to-Be        www.bellybumpboutique.com
IDEAS
Shape Magazine
Martha Stewart
INVITATIONS
American Stationery   
Constant Contact   
E Touches   
HP  
Prezi Video Presentations  
 Sweet Potato  
The Dandelion Patch       
Wedding Paper Divas  
MAKEUP
LifeBooker     
MyHabitat       

PLANNERS
Evoke DC
SALON
Logan 14  [loves redheads]  
Salon Solace DC    
Style Me Pretty


The Wedding Yentas
WEB DESIGN    
Engage Page
VENUES and Places To Stay  
Airbnb
Andrew W Mellon Auditorium  
Christian Heurich Brewmasters Castle   
DAR Constitutional Hall            
Decatur House                           
Dumbarton House                     
Gaylord Hotel At National Harbor  
Hay Adams Hotel                      
Madarin Oriental
Mansion on O Street          
Mayflower Hotel           
National Building Museum       
National Museum of Women In The Arts  
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center  
Spirit Cruises                              
US Chamber of Commerce  
Union Station  
W Hotel
Washington Hilton
Willard Hotel
discover DC.....   TRYSTS
The Inn at Little Washington   
Mansion on O Street
Tabard Inn 

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS  
Permits to take wedding photographs at historic outdoor sites must be obtained from National Park Service   www.nps.gov.  Most brides and grooms follow their  photographers Drop & Dash suggestion which entails the couple and bridal party being dropped off at the site then dashing into their positions which the photographer has hopefully laid out for the photos in advance then all dashing back to their Car Cab or Limo before being spotted by the NPS Rangers who will fine all involved parties   

Scour books on DC to look at photographs of the sites taken at all hours of the day by  professional photographers to be able to show your photographer Likes & Dislikes               
 
Hands down the most romantic photographs couples take are amidst blossoming cherry  trees during the National Cherry Blossom Festival season. There are many cherry trees around the District in spots less conspicuous as not to have to Drop & Dash worrying  about
being fined by Park Rangers
discover DC.....  DRESSING FOR THE EVENT . womens undies
Dor - Nee      www.dorne.corset.com

Muleh
Redeem
discover DC......  VINTAGE
Pretty People Vintage     www.prettypeoplevintage.com
Proper Topper     www.propertopper.com
REDZ
Violet   www.violetdc.com
discover DC.....  SPAS
Aura Spa   www.auraspa.net
Bliss DC At The W Hotel    www.blissworld.com
Blue Heron Wellness    www.blueheronwellness.com
Boutique Spa At The Ritz Carlton   www.ritzcarlton.com
Hela Spa  www.helaspa.com
Nusta Spa  www.nustaspa.com
Red Door Spa At The Willard Continental   www.reddoorsspas.com 
Soma Spa  www.somafit.com
Spa On The Hill   www.spaonthehill.com
The Spa At The Four Seasons    www.fourseasons.com/washington/spa
The Spa At The Mandarin Oriental   www.mandarinoriental.com/washington/spa
The Spa At Mint    www.mintdc.com
The Spa At The Sports Club LA     www.thesportsclubla.com
discover DC.....  SPAS: Men
The Grooming Lounge
discover DC.....  SPAS: Men
The Grooming Lounge
discover DC...... SALONS FOR REDHEADS
Logan 14
discover DC…..      VINTAGE Where Old Is New
Annie Creamcheese                       www.anniecreamcheese.com
Dr. K’s                                               1534 U Street NW
Elinor Colemans Vintage Mirage     www.vintagemirage.com
Its Vintage Darling    www.itsvintagedarling.bigcartel.com
Junction                                          www.junctionwdc.com
Legendary Beast                            www.legendarybeast.com
Meeps’s                                           www.meepsdc.com
Mercedes Bien                                2423 18th St NW 202 360 8481
Moonshadow                                  Takoma Park  301 270 8775
Mustard Seed                                 www.mustardseedshop.com
PollySues Vintage Shop               Takoma Park MD  301 270 5511
Redds Trading                                www.reddztrading.com
Second Chance Boutique             www.secondchanceboutique.com
Secondi                                           www.secondi.com
Treasury                                          www.shoptreasury.com
Uesa Goods Vintage                      www.uesagoods.com    By Appointment Only 
Wiggle Room                                  www.wiggleroom.biz 

discover DC.....  Spa Notes: Facial Massage Manicure
10 Things To Know Before Getting A Treatment
1- Aestheticians Cosmetologists Massage therapists and the places that employ them must be licensed by the District. Licenses renew every two years
2- Salon or spa must pass inspection
3- training must match ie nail cannot do massage
4- tools must be cleaned according to government regulation
5- salons that offer medical grade treatments require doctor supervision
6- some salons offering services require medical forms be filled out to assure right products are used and treatment given ie a diabetic person getting massage wants less pressure on legs since diabetes can cause pain and poor circulation. Must list medications so don't conflict with treatment and medical care
7- confirm allowed to do treatment. Ie fish treatment.
8- Only people licensed under the Department of Health and Mental hygiene may perform microdermabrasion
9- where to send complaint