1. Once you’re engaged, head straight for the end zone at Byrd Stadium to take some save-the-date snapshots.
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2. Or just wrap up in the Maryland flag for a romantic photo.
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3. Pull in the color scheme with red flowers.
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4. And incorporate the UMD logo into invitations.
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5. The bride can wear some Maryland pride on her garter.
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University of Maryland Terrapins Wedding Bridal Garter, $17.99 on Etsy.
6. Or sew a heart from a scrap of Maryland flag into her dress.
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7. The groomsmen can wear UMD socks.
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8. And the groom can don a Maryland tie.
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9. And some classy Maryland flag cufflinks.
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10. Or even suspenders.
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11. The bridesmaids will fit right in with red dresses.
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12. Terrapin flip-flops make a great gift for the ladies to wear while they get ready the morning of.
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Women’s Lillybee U Maryland Terrapins Flip-Flop with Bow, $47.95 at Terrapin Fan Shop.
13. While the groom can thank his groomsmen with needlepoint logo keychains.
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Maryland Flag Needlepoint Key Fob, $28.50 at Smathers & Branson.
14. The Memorial Chapel makes for a lovely ceremony venue.
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15. After which you’ll want to take photos at the M.
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16. And on the quad in front of the waterfall fountains.
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17. You can’t forget a shot with Testudo in front of the library.
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18. Or miss out on the lovely tree-shaded walk along the mall.
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Photograph by Andrea & Renata.
19. A map of Maryland can serve as your guest book.
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Personalized Wedding Location and State Map Print Wedding Guest Book, $17 on Etsy.
20. Which you can set up at your Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center reception.
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21. Decorate the tables with turtle-print place cards.
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22. And make sure to get a shot beneath the Maryland logo on the wall.
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23. If you’re lucky, Testudo himself may make an appearance.
For more information on having Testudo at your wedding, email TerpsMascot@umd.edu.
24. For favors, pass out UMD sunglasses to send your guests off in style.
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Society42 Maryland Terrapins Sunglasses, $19.95 at Terrapin Fan Shop.
25. And make sure to snag a photo in front of the curved staircase outside of the Alumni Center before leaving for happily ever after in your Maryland red car.
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