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Ocean City Maryland is one of the premier resort towns in North America. Ocean City is an eight mile long peninsula nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Assawoman Bay. Ocean City features some of the top Restaurants, Hotels and Golf Courses on the East coast. During the off season there is virtually no crime, traffic or pollution in Ocean City. The Public School sysem in Ocean City is excellent. Ocean City Elementary School is a National Blue Ribbon Award Winner. Ocean City has an outstanding recreational facility at Northside Park. Ocean City is home to numerous baseball, softball, lacrosse, basketball, soccer and flag football tournaments, leagues and events. Northside Park also provides Ocean City with free concerts in the summer from national recording artists.

Ocean City is famous for it's two mile long boardwalk over looking the Atlantic. The boardwalk provides Ocean City with shopping, games, rides and plenty of food. In addition to the dozens of Golf Courses surrounding Ocean City, Ocean City is also the miniture Golf Capital of the world. Ocean City has more miniture golf courses per square mile than any place on Earth.

Ocean City Real Estate is at a premium. Ocean City is growing fast. New, waterfront housing is being built to keep up with increasing demand. Ocean City's Downtown area is being renovated and looks better than ever. The community of Ocean Pines is enjoying prosperous growth. The "Park" Retirement community of Ocean City has a waiting list to get in.

Ocean City is an ideal destination for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions. Hundreds of brides every year choose to get married on the beaches of Ocean City and then celebrate at the numerous golf courses and restaurants over looking the water.

Ocean City has plenty of entertainment for kids, families, couples and adults. There are three movie theaters. There are at least two designated surfing beaches every day. There are plenty of recreational watercraft available for rent. There are plenty of places for fishing and the Commercial Fishing Harbor and Ocean City Public Boat Ramps offer easy access from the bay to the ocean. Ocean City is known for its fresh seafood and abundance of Maryland Blue crabs.

Ocean City has the finest public transportation system in the state. During the summer season the bus service runs twenty four hours a day and the wait is usually less than ten minutes. the bus only costs two dollars for the entire day. the Ocean City bus system also has shuttles into west Ocean City.

West Ocean City is home to the shopping outlets. There you can find hundreds of Ocean City's top retailers all within walking distance. There is also a movie theater and plenty of restaurants. Across the street is the Sunset Marina, home of some of the finest yachts and fishing vessels in the Atlantic.

Ocean City hosts the largest white marlin fishing tournament in the world every year at the Harbor Island Marina. Right across the Ocean City inlet is Assateague Island. Assateague is a state park that is home to hundreds of wild ponies.

Ocean City is one of the safest places in the world to live. Our ratio of law enforcement officials and firefighters per capita is second to none. The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce does a fantastic job of promoting the town and bringing special events to Ocean City. These include Springfest, Sunfest, Wine Fest, Car Shows, WWE Wrestling, Volleyball tournaments, lifeguard competitions, trade shows, Bike Week, Cruiser Weekends, Fourth of July fireworks and the St. Patrick's Day parade. The hardworking staff of Ocean City's City Council does a great job of lining the streets with holiday decorations during the Christmas season. The Town of Ocean City employees put on an outstanding Winterfest of Lights show every year at Northside park. Ocean City is a very clean town with virtually no pollution or violent crimes.

Ocean City Maryland is a great place to visit and an amazing place to live. It keeps getting better every day. We've been around the World twice and always return home to Ocean City because it has everything we could ever ask for in a community. The changing of the seasons, a short walk to the beach, impeccable public services and a vibrant, supportive community. Thanks to everyone who makes Ocean City Special. Sincerely,

The Invitation
Three ways of acquiring the perfect invite:

1. Bulk produced cards: A wide selection is available from various stores were prices of these cards are very economical but not always what you want.
2. Custom made cards: Cards made to your specifications however at a higher expense. Extra time should be allowed here when researching and ordering the perfect invite.
3. D.I.Y: Invitation sets already pre cut that includes a step by step guide in assembling the invite yourself. Glues and tapes are generally not included, and you will need some personal time to spend on them.

Depending on what format you wedding will be, you may want to include some of the following items:

How many? A rule of thumb is to allow one invitation for every two people invited. For example, once you have drafted a list and established how many single people are to be invited, it should give you a fair idea of the number of cards you will need. For 30 single people and 60 couples (including children) you will need 60 cards. Allow about 10 extra for those people you may have left off on your list! Remember, it is cheaper to print 20 cards more than you need than to have them reprinted afterwards. The same argument holds for the other items to be produced. Always take a few extra envelopes should you make a mistake when addressing them!

Always check and re-check the following for your Wedding invitations whether a professional is designing them or you are:

Choice of ink – black not raised is the cheapest. Gold and standard coloured inks (not raised) – save some money. Any thermographically printed ink (raised print) - will cost you more. Foiled printing - most expensive.
R.S.V.P. cards and reply envelopes – Print in black ink, as black reads easier. These items are basically just suppling information and are not kept by the recipient. Why spend extra money?
Choose a standard card (bulk produced). The more processes used to produce it, the costlier the card.
Look at discontinued designs
If you cannot afford the R.S.V.P. card and envelope, supply a fax, telephone number or e-mail address for guests to respond to on the invitation.
Choose a design that fits a standard envelope. The envelope gets placed into the rubbish bin 99% of the time.

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Don't forget that there are still some tasks to be done after the wedding day has finished.

Wedding Dress

If planning to wear your wedding dress again, it can be treated like any other garment. However, if you're not reusing the dress, you need to decide what to do with it. Of course, you could sell or give away the dress, but many brides keep it. Some brides actually have the dress cut down and made into a christening gown for their children. Remaining material can also be used to cover photo albums for the wedding and any christenings to follow.

Given that you wish to keep it, what do you need to do? Any trace sweat or dirt is likely to turn the dress yellow over time, so regardless of how clean it appears, the wedding dress needs to be cleaned after the day.

Even if the dress can be washed, it is safer to use a professional, to avoid errors. Tell the cleaner of any stains you are aware of and remove any trimmings, hoops and accessories before cleaning. Check out prospective cleaners carefully to make sure they know how to care for such dresses, as not all dry cleaners know to remove shoulder pads, for instance.

If you have found a cleaner you are comfortable with, your Maid of Honour or Mother may be willing to take the dress there for cleaning soon after the wedding. It is best to have it cleaned within two weeks to ensure stains don't set.

Once the dress is cleaned, many professional cleaners will return it to you in a presentation box. The box will be acid reduced and dust proof and lined with unbleached cotton. Acid free tissue will be placed around and in the dress so it can breathe. Avoid cleaners using vacuum-sealed or shrink-wrapped storage.

Storage in plastic or untreated cardboard will result in a yellowed dress. Dampness and humidity can cause mildew, which can't be removed. The dress needs to be kept in a dry, cool place out of sunlight ~ ideal conditions are 14 deg C and relative humidity of 50 to 60%.

It can take up to three people to pack a dress into one of these boxes, but it is a nice, compact means of storing the dress; most have a window front for viewing the dress. Some recommend refolding the dress each year to avoid permanent creases and check for problems, but this opens the box's seal so should be discussed with your cleaner.

Alternatively, once the dress had been cleaned, stuff the bodice and sleeves with acid free tissue paper. Wrap the dress in a white sheet and hang in a dry, cool place and check it occasionally. For storage on a hanger, sew extra hanging straps to the waistline to prevent stretching the dress.

Some say it is best to use blue tissue paper for storing your dress; don't do it. Blue tissue paper is not acid free and, if it gets wet, it will leak dye onto the dress. If you have the space and desire, there are also means of protecting dresses kept on manikins or within a large frame. Such processes are ongoing and require expert advice.