Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Bridal Tasting 2013

I was very honored when Erin Janes of the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club called and asked me to document the Bridal Tasting event they would be having.

I was really excited to do it not only because it was an awesome waterfront wedding and event venue, but also because a lot of Bride and Grooms dreamed to have their wedding here at the Beach Club.

Beach house ballroom with logo. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

During the Bridal Tasting, the attendants get to see few samples of the table centerpieces, linens, china, and silverware.

An awesome sand dollar, star fish, and white orchids table centerpiece.

Sand dollar, star fish and white orchids table centerpiece by Intrigue Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Dips for breads and crackers. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

A lot of the decorations and flowers you see below are the work of the Intrigue Design and Decor team.

Table setup with tall centerpiece at the Beach House ballroom. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Shrimp mimosa hor d'oeuvres cocktail. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Dinner table set up with mimosa and blue and purple flower centerpiece. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Mimosa cocktail on china plate. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Blue, purple and pink floral table centerpiece by Intrigue Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Tall table centerpiece with calla lily by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Sarah of Intrigue Design and Decor doing some finishing touch up for the table centerpiece.

Sarah Campbell-Angers of  Intrige Design and Decor applying finishing touch to table centerpiece. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Gorgeous floral bouquet that matches the table cloth.

Orange floral bouquet by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

I love these suspended rattan balls and the glass candle holders covered with birch tree barks.

Suspended rattan balls and glass candle holders with birch tree barks as table centerpiece by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The sunflower floral arrangement brought warmth feeling to the table.

Sunflower floral arrangement table centerpiece by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

I was really fascinated with these sand dollar and starfish filled vase.

Sand dollar and starfish filled vase for table centerpiece by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Brides and Grooms to-be and other guests viewing the decorations inside the Beach House ballroom by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Strawberry basil lemonade drink. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Cucumber mint infused water drink. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Sous chef preparing salad hor d'ouevres. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Chef and sous chef preparing oyster hor d'oeuvres for cocktail hour finger food. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Chef frying oysters. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Next, the Brides and Grooms-to-be get to taste delicious hor d’oeuvres and drink samplers for the cocktail hour.

Grilled caramel apple with beer. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Roasted mushroom pizza and beer. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Fried oysters with salad. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Strawberry basil mojito drink. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Chilled mint and watermellon lollipops hor d'oeuvres. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Brides and grooms to-be, and guests trying hor d'oeuvres and drinks during cocktail hour in Tavern on the Bay ballroom. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Sesame seared ahi tuna with wasabi mayo on crispy wonton. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Rows of delicious finger food being prepped in the kitchen. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Kitchen staff preparing drinks and hor d'oeuvres. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The team inside the kitchen, including the General Manager, Dereck Janes, were all super busy providing continuous supply of hor d’oeuvres and drinks for the guests.

Kitchen staff and general manager preparing finger food and drinks for cocktail hour. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Fruits, crackers and cheese for Bridal Suite Package. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Beer, trail mix of mini pretzels and chips for Groom's package including bottle opener. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Champange glasses with logo. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Candle lantern and flowers table centerpiece by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Glass and silver vase with orange rose table centerpieces by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Sunset ballroom chandeliers and calla lily. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Wooden Chesapeake Bay Beach Club logo decor at Sunset Ballroom. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Glass candle holders wrapped with birch tree barks by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Orange calla lily and rose with white hydrangea table centerpiece by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com White tulips and orange roses decoration by Intrige Design and Decor. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

During the next session, the guests get to taste the dinner menu.

Fruit appetizers with grapes. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Fruit and salad appetizers.

Salad appetizers with spinach and strawberry. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

On of the many selections to choose from for the dinner menu. Here they had the delicious crab cake, beef steak, mashed potato, red bell pepper and green beans.

Crab cake, beef steak, mashed potato, red bell pepper and green beans dinner. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Buffet selections for dinner. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Dessert sampler table menu display. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Last but not least would be the delicious desert samplers. πŸ™‚

Chocolate covered strawberries desert. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Not only they’re delicious, but they looked awesome as well!

Smith island cake pops. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Table with variety of desert including crΓ©me brulee, cheesecake truffles, and classic cannoli. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Cherries for ice cream. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Colorful jimmies chocolate sprinkle topping for ice cream. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Ice cream table with various toppings with hot fudge and hot butterscotch. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Root beer ice cream floats. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

This would be the root beer float station. πŸ™‚

Staff pouring root beer into mug with ice cream. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom and bride's to-be, and guests trying out the deserts. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The fabulous and hard-working wedding manager and coordinator team from the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Teresa, Erin, and Carrie. πŸ™‚

Wedding and event coordinator and managers. Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding bridal testing photos by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

It was quite a long day for the whole event, but I sure enjoyed it! All the staff at the Beach Club were really nice and helpful and sure made my job easier.

I sure wouldn’t mind doing it again next time! πŸ™‚

Leo Dj

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Vendors

Venue and Catering: Chespeake Bay Beach Club

Decor designer and florist: Intrigue Design and Decor

 

 

2 Responses to “Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Bridal Tasting 2013”

  1. Leslie Alberts

    Hello!
    I’m interested in the suspended rattan balls used in this decor. I’d like to do this for my sisters wedding and wondering if you can give any suggestions? Also- do you know what size was used for the rattan balls? The decor is beautiful!

    Thank you!
    Leslie

  2. Leo Dj

    Hi Leslie,
    Unfortunately I have no idea where to get these not to mention what size they were. I was there to take picture of the decorations. Perhaps you can contact Intrigue Design and Decor to ask your questions.

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