The Element of Surprise

The Element of Surprise Specialty Event Planning Design Firm in Baltimore, MD. We plan and design events from small intimat We focus on small personalized details.

We plan and design events from small intimate dates for 2 to large weddings and corporate events.

Join us this weekend for Sunday Reads. This month’s Silent Read experience is designed for your weekend reset. 📚🍷Bring y...
03/24/2026

Join us this weekend for Sunday Reads. This month’s Silent Read experience is designed for your weekend reset. 📚🍷

Bring your current read or grab this month’s featured book and settle in with us.

📖 This month we’re featuring Never Too Late by AC Arthur — a story worth slowing down for.

Grab your copy from the link in our bio.

Whether you’re pulling up solo or bringing someone with you, this is your space to unplug, read, and ease into the week ahead.

Sunday, March 29th
4–7 PM | Doors at 3:30 PM
📍 Stem & Vine | 326 N Charles St

✨ Used book discounts with library card
🍷 Bottles to go

Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. 📖✨

We’re switching things up this month… ✨Join us for Sunday Reads, a slower, more intentional Silent Read experience made ...
03/24/2026

We’re switching things up this month… ✨

Join us for Sunday Reads, a slower, more intentional Silent Read experience made for our weekend readers.

Bring a book to read, or purchase this month’s featured book and join in the conversation.

📖 Featuring AC Arthur and her novel Never Too Late — a story you’ll want to get lost in.

Where to buy Never Too Late:

AC’s website - https://inspirebyac.myshopify.com/products/never-too-late-the-corporation-book-2-paperback?variant=49366376775986

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ5M38L6?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BHSY3ZQRQ36QNA0JWKM2&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BHSY3ZQRQ36QNA0JWKM2&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BHSY3ZQRQ36QNA0JWKM2&bestFormat=true

Whether you’re coming solo or bringing a plus one, this is your space to unplug, read, and reset before the week begins.

Sunday, March 29
4–7 PM | Doors at 3:30 PM
📍 Stem & Vine | 326 N Charles St

✨ Used book discounts with library card
🍷 Bottles to go

Come read. Stay awhile. 🤍

We’re switching things up this month… ✨Join us for Sunday Reads, a slower, more intentional Silent Read experience made ...
03/23/2026

We’re switching things up this month… ✨

Join us for Sunday Reads, a slower, more intentional Silent Read experience made for our weekend readers.

Bring a book to read, or purchase this month’s featured book and join in the conversation.

📖 Featuring AC Arthur and her novel Never Too Late — a story you’ll want to get lost in.

Where to buy Never Too Late:

AC’s website - https://inspirebyac.myshopify.com/products/never-too-late-the-corporation-book-2-paperback?variant=49366376775986

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ5M38L6?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BHSY3ZQRQ36QNA0JWKM2&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BHSY3ZQRQ36QNA0JWKM2&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BHSY3ZQRQ36QNA0JWKM2&bestFormat=true

Whether you’re coming solo or bringing a plus one, this is your space to unplug, read, and reset before the week begins.

Sunday, March 29
4–7 PM | Doors at 3:30 PM
📍 Stem & Vine | 326 N Charles St

✨ Used book discounts with library card
🍷 Bottles to go

Come read. Stay awhile. 🤍

REMINDER: Tonight’s Silent Read Party has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 29th. Come and spend your lazy Sunday with u...
03/19/2026

REMINDER: Tonight’s Silent Read Party has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 29th.

Come and spend your lazy Sunday with us from 4-7pm.

📚🍷

02/14/2026

Love was definitely in the air at this dreamy Valentine’s setup ✨

Rose petals scattered with intention, candles glowing in soft mood lighting, chocolate-covered strawberries waiting to be shared… and the sweetest detail of all — balloons filled with handwritten notes only she would understand. Little insider moments straight from his heart to hers.

This is what Love Day is all about… thoughtful, intimate, unforgettable.
And yes, the Valentine’s love dump continues 💌

Design + Styling: TEOS Event Design

He had the ring 💍 I had the roses 🌹 And together, we created a moment she’ll never forget.There is something sacred abou...
02/14/2026

He had the ring 💍
I had the roses 🌹

And together, we created a moment she’ll never forget.

There is something sacred about designing the space where “Will you marry me?” becomes “Yes.”

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today we celebrate grand gestures, quiet promises, and all things love. ❤️

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ll be posting all of my favorite love inspired productions. Starting with a fabulous 10th...
02/14/2026

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ll be posting all of my favorite love inspired productions.

Starting with a fabulous 10th birthday photo shoot with Miss Marley Love.

This was a very sweet set up. Literally! 🍭🍬🧁

Happy Birthday Beautiful! ❤️

✨ Romantic Reads Night at Silent Read ✨This month, we’re making reading a shared experience.Bring a romantic book and a ...
02/09/2026

✨ Romantic Reads Night at Silent Read ✨

This month, we’re making reading a shared experience.

Bring a romantic book and a plus one (friend or date) to Silent Read and you’ll be entered to win a Romantic Picnic for Two by Baltimore Picnic Company 💜🧡

Think cozy blankets, elevated details, and a moment designed just for the two of you.

📍 Stem & Vine
🗓 February 19
⏰ 6–9 PM

✨ Light refreshments
✨ Romantic ambiance
✨ A reason to bring someone you love

RSVP for you and your plus one — link in bio.
Winner announced at the end of the event.

Here’s a little about this month’s featured Author Albert Phillips Jr. Be sure to purchase his book, so that you can joi...
01/06/2026

Here’s a little about this month’s featured Author Albert Phillips Jr.

Be sure to purchase his book, so that you can join in the convo. 📖
Where You From? Tales of Sandtown is a coming-of-age memoir rooted in West Baltimore, this book explores the joys, challenges, and complexities of growing up in Sandtown-Winchester in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Through personal stories and neighborhood history, it highlights identity, community, resilience, and the power of place in shaping who we become.
Kick off your 2026 with community! 📖 Come read with us and hear from our featured author, speak about his book, Where You From? Tales of Sandtown. Grab his book ahead of time, along with your ticket, at the links in our bio! 🔗

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Baltimore, MD
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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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