A Chesapeake Winter Wedding!

Here's an update now that we've completed Kelly and Don's wedding. One of the images is now featured on the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club's website.

Kelly and Don were married at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. This was our first wedding at this particular venue, and I have to say that I was impressed! Erin Janes and the staff at CBBC did a fantastic job of putting together a very elegant affair. Kelly and Don had their ceremony in the Garden Room. It has a lovely view of the Bay Bridge, especially at night. The room was decorated seasonally - with garlands and white Christmas lights, and a wreath hung about the fireplace. Kelly and Don lined the windows and the mantle with tea candles, and the aisle leading to the fireplace was illuminated by several large candles. Kelly looked beautiful in her wedding dress as her father escorted her down the candlelit aisle. Because the ceremony was later in the evening, it was dark and the room glowed warmly from the candlelight.

The reception took place in the same building in the Tavern Ballroom. This was particularly nice since it was cold and there was even a brief snow flurry! The tables for dinner were arranged separately from the bar and dance floor. Kelly’s father started the evening with a heartwarming toast to his daughter and her new husband.

A plated dinner followed, and as soon as the food was eaten, everyone boogied toward the dance floor. I have to say that Kelly and Don’s wedding guests could hardly contain their excitement for dancing! The DJ, Dan Hawkins of MusicMasters did an excellent job keeping the guests happy on the dance floor.

By the end of the night, after the last song finished playing, everyone unanimously begged for one last song. The crowd’s selection? “Shout!” There was so much enthusiasm that I am certain this group continued to party long after the reception!

With so many family and friends present to celebrate this special day, it is obvious how much Kelly and Don are loved and how much they love each other! See below for a short slideshow of some of our favorite images.