Hard Rock Café in Washington DC to Host First 2014 Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ January 15

LAUREL, Md. - Aug. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Laurel, MD - Black Bag Productions, based in Laurel, MD and Marie Crawford's Bridal, based in Frederick, Maryland and the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington DC will host its first Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ of 2014 on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30pm. “Selecting the right location and theme to kick off the second year of Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ was a key factor for us and Kim Christensen and Jordan Rosenblatt of Hard Rock-DC have been phenomenal to work with on this,” notes Kim Moss, owner of Black Bag Productions. “The best part is they have the perfect theme that works with their brand for brides already, which is why we are thrilled to have them as our first host location for 2014,” says Marie Crawford, owner of Marie Crawford's Bridal.

Hard Rock DC will be offering a sampling of reception and cocktail hour fare from their menu that will give attendees ideas for their wedding reception and wedding related events.  Brides have an excellent opportunity during the party to get special deals and gifts from the participating vendors only available at the event.  Moss and Crawford, both of whom are certified wedding planners, agreed that there had to be a better way for brides and vendors to connect, noting “the plan that we have developed is a more relaxed atmosphere, food tasting, cocktails, prizes and wedding planning with wedding professionals that are not out to gouge their prospective clients.”  They went on to say that, “the Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ aims to change the paradigm by offering brides the opportunity to plan, taste, drink, shop and genuinely have fun while planning.  The vendors have the opportunity to chat with prospective clients in a more relaxed setting and not give a hard sell, canned presentation and they genuinely have fun too since they don’t bring the whole store with them, only their portfolio and maybe a few other items.  The tag line of Simple. Relaxing, Fun, was what we envisioned brides and vendors being able to do at the event.  In 2013, the parties have been successful, with more vendors contacting us each week and asking how they can join the fun and the grooms who attend are not looking like they wish they were somewhere else, anywhere else!" says Crawford.

As always, admission is complimentary, will feature a cash bar and each attendee will receive a special bridal swag bag filled with coupons and other wedding related gifts. The next Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™ is scheduled for September 18 at Art Iz Gallery owned by Lori Carroll of Carroll & Company from 7:30-9:30pm and themed “Red Carpet Style.”

A special vendor only Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-9:30pm and tickets will be available on September 19.  The party will give vendors an opportunity to join the network at early bird 2014 pricing, and, hear more about 2014 events and plans.  For more information on the Wedding Wednesday Cocktail Party™, visit the site, www.weddingwednesdayhappyhour.com or follow them on Twitter at @wedwedhappyhour (https://twitter.com/WedWedHappyHour) and on Facebook at Wedding Wednesday Cocktails. (https://www.facebook.com/WeddingWednesdayCocktails)