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The Blackwall Barn & Lodge in Gambrills offers rustic elegance for a special celebration. PHOTO BY PAUL W. GILLESPIE
Time to party
5 restaurants for hosting a couple or bridal shower
Throwing a party for the couple or bride-to-be
requires at least three things: food, fun and a festive
gathering spot. Anne Arundel County has the last part
covered with a host of restaurants offering unique backdrops and serving delicious fare.
For those party planners who favor a more DIY approach, there is also a bevy of local enterprises offering
catering at your home or at locations like parks or other
places that hold special meaning for the happy couple.
Here are five places to consider:
The Blackwall Barn & Lodge
With its white-washed wood paneling, reclaimed
wood tables and twinkling chandeliers, The Blackwall
offers rustic elegance for a special celebration with
family and friends. (You can also book your outdoor
wedding here.) Its well-regarded and creative farmto-table restaurant practices carry over to Blackwall’s
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Carrol’s Creek Cafe features waterfront dining on Spa Creek. FILE PHOTO