Christie's (islandbride317) Planning Thread w/ LOTS of Pics! :)

[islandbride317]

Here's a preview of the At-Home Reception on the Chesapeake Bay in Pasadena, Maryland (on Sat., August 14th) planning I have been doing so far (a full planning thread will be coming for that closer to the date):

 

Here is the dress I will be having shorted to just below the first group of ribbons at the knee to wear at the AHR:

 

 

Our venue is the Bay Ballroom at Kurtz's Beach -- I wanted something near a large body of water, so the guests can feel like they're having a mini-getaway (please excuse the rainy day the pics were taken):

 

View of behind the head table:

 

 

The high-ceiling, octagonal shaped ballroom:

 

 

 

The buffet service area:

 

 

The view of the Chesapeake Bay from the patio -- a horizon filled with water!

 

 

Here is the cake I will be having, made by Fiona's Cakes and Pastries in Maryland:

 

 

* (2) tiers will be Tiramisu cake with mascarpone filling

* (1) tier will be classic red velvet cake with cream cheese filling

* (1) tier will be white cake with chocolate ganache and fresh strawberry filling

* The entire cake will be covered in Italian Meringue buttercream -- yum!

 

Again, a full Planning Thread for my AHR will be up closer to August!

 

HUGE HUGS AND THANKS to EVERYONE here on the most amazing wedding forum out there -- I honestly couldn't have done it without you all!

 

Now, here we come, JAMAICA!!!

 

[*Linds*]

I love the venue for your AHR!!!!!! The cake is amazing!!!!!!!! Your AHR is on my Bday You are really good at picking fantastic dates hehe!

[JENISE]

Wow, great planning thread! Very detailed. I love your dress (but man, keep a fan for yourself cause it may get really hot for you. lol) The cake too sounds amazing. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. Congrats on everything. I'm sure it'll be a day to remember!

[islandbride317]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammysgirl I love the venue for your AHR!!!!!! The cake is amazing!!!!!!!! Your AHR is on my Bday You are really good at picking fantastic dates hehe!

Sammysgirl, do we share a date-connection or what?!

HAPPY SHARED WEDDING DAY TO YOU, in advance, and I'll be sending you birthday wishes from afar on our AHR day!

THANKS SO MUCH for the congrats and well-wishes EVERYONE...now, I'm off to pack and finish last minute details before we leave on Tuesday morning

[*Karla*]

Everything looks really great. CONGRATS, and I hope you have a fabulous wedding!

[Helen_S81]

Christie, your dress is stunning! You've worked really hard to get ready for this wedding trip! Have a great time and good luck!

[Shoesiesluvr]

congratulations on such great planning, everything looks so awesome!! Hope you have an amazing day!

[luciel2820]

Everything looks great!

I love how everything goes together.

 

Congrats on your big day!!

[jaynreneewed]

looks great-thanks for the post

[FutureMrsLewis]

Everything looks amazing! Great job, and Congratulations!! Have fun!