Casey and Griffin’s Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding has our neutral-loving hearts aflutter! All dressed in their bridal party dresses they looked beautiful. We kept things super clean inside the Beach House Ballroom, with the focus on a statement white-washed farm table for the bridal party capped by a greenery-heavy floral installation. The contrast of the lush greens and crisp whites is giving us all the feels! Couple that with a gorgeous ceremony overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, perfectly mismatched bridal party dresses, and the most adorable couple, and it’s safe to say we’re smitten with this one! See more of this stunner in the current issue of The Knot’s DC, Maryland and Virginia magazine!
Vendors:
Photography: Love Life Images
Planning & Design: Kari Rider Events
Venue: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Florist: Crimson & Clover Floran Design
Bride’s Dress: Amy Kuschel
Hair & Makeup: Amy Decker Beauty
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Escort Cards: Stephanie B Design
Rentals & Dance Floor: Eastern Shore Tents & Events
Draping: Event Pro
Cake: Fiona’s Cakes
Ceremony Music: Capital Music Sound System
Band: Millenium via Washington Talent Agency
Transportation: Chesapeake Charter
Thanksgiving is all about the table—the food, the company and, of course, the place settings! This year, we’re providing some gorgeous inspiration for your Thanksgiving table—as seen on Style Me Pretty Living—complete with marbled enamel plates, stunning hand-lettered leather place cards, and free-flowing florals in soft sunset tones. We contrasted warm fall shades of amber and copper with our signature white and grey hues to create a fresh take on fall that perfectly fits our clean and crisp style. Little entertaining vignettes help complete the look, including a stunning escort card board flanked by a jaw-dropping floral urn, and a seasonally styled bar cart featuring a muted gold sequin cake and lots of fall cocktail essentials! Cheers to a fabulous holiday season!
Vendors:
Photography: Elizabeth Fogarty
Design & Styling: Kari Rider Events
Florals: Crimson & Clover Floral Design
Calligraphy: Surcee Calligraphy
Escort Board Calligraphy: Just Write Studios
Cake & Dessert: Steve Konopelski Patissier
Cider & Spirits: Hair O’ The Dog
Farm Table: Eastern Shore Tents & Events
Rentals: White Glove Rentals
Plates: Party Rental Ltd.
Runner: La Tavola Fine Linen
As a journalist, Katie has traveled the world chasing stories and residing in places like Abu Dhabi with her fiancé Ben. But when it came time to plan their wedding, the University of Pennsylvania grads sought the comforts of home—Katie’s parents’ home of St. Michaels, Maryland to be exact. The couple spent many a weekend in the quaint Eastern Shore town while living in D.C., and knew it would provide the perfect backdrop for the elegant yet relaxed celebration we helped them plan. As a nod to the maritime culture of St. Michaels, we contrasted brilliant whites with hints of dusty blue and gold to create a scene that perfectly complemented the venue’s coastal vibe. The rain prohibited the planned outdoor ceremony and open views of the water from the sweeping tent, but the resilient bride and groom didn’t let that put a damper on the celebration they simply described as fun! Photographer Perry Vaile beautifully captured all the details and scenes of the day, including some stunning bride and groom portraits in between rain showers. The day turned out exactly as we’d hoped—the perfect celebration for a perfect couple! See more on Grey Likes Weddings!
Vendors:
Photography: Perry Vaile
Planning & Design: Kari Rider Events
Venue: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Floral Design: Seaberry Farm
Tent & Rentals: Peachblossoms Events
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Napkins: Luxe Linen
Invitation: Cara Smith Designs
Calligraphy: Surcee Calligraphy
Day-of Stationery: Stima Designs
Hair & Makeup: Heather’s Salon
Bride’s Dress: Modern Trousseau from Hitched Salon
Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale
Band: Marquise
Fine Wine & Spirits: Hair O’ The Dog
Kari Rider Events is a boutique event planning and design company crafting elegant, individually styled celebrations on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and beyond. Our blog features real weddings designed by our team, shoots we've styled for magazines and other blogs, and lots of wedding tips and inspiration. Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to hearing from you!
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