Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

How It All Began

It was March of 2011 when I met my match, thanks to a spontaneous trip to Corolla, North Carolina for spring break during a busy semester at Towson University. After returning back to campus, it seemed that Steven and I felt a strong connection very quickly. Although, there was one slight problem. Steven was graduating and planned to begin his cyber security career in New York. Despite the odds, we gave long distance a try, and it certainly allowed us to realize how little distance we wanted between us. Three amazing years later, our journey continued to unfold. In January of 2014, Steven made the brave leap to take a new job in Baltimore. We were thrilled to be in the same state again. After graduating from Towson, I was ready to begin my teaching career, and see where life took us. After a year of settling into our new jobs, Steven and I grew closer and made Maryland our home. Although our hearts will always have West Islip and Lambertville inside them, we couldn't be happier to begin this new adventure together.

Our Love Story

On Christmas Day of 2014, Steven gave me the most unforgettable memory, I'll hold onto forever. Just thinking about it gives me the chills! Christmas is my favorite day of the year and I was just elated by being home for the holidays with my family. Little did I know, Steven had been oddly rushing me to get ready to take a few pictures before leaving for my aunt's for some reason. After I was "finally" ready, we took some family pictures by our lovely tree. Then, it happened. Steven and I were happily posing for a few pictures and he took my hands and gave me a look that I'll never forget. I knew he was up to something! He reached into a small crevice and pulled out a white envelope with a card inside. He began to read the card and I experienced a few hard gulps. I was thinking, "Is he really doing this?!" When I broke eye contact with Steven to read my parents' expressions as he was reading the card, I knew my daddy was in on it too because he was behind the camera, snapping away! After a well-written, thoughtful, and emotional card that I repetitively read to this day, my best friend pulled a small red box out of the nearby drawer. He got on his knee and said the words, "Chelsea Ann Lane, will you marry me?" Without a doubt in my mind, I cried out, "Yes!". After the initial shock wore off, and the stunningly beautiful pear-cut diamond ring was put onto my left ring finger, the waterworks began. Big time! The champagne flowed, happy tears were shed, and I was unbelievably blessed to have scored an amazing fiancé and life partner.Becoming Mrs. Chelsea Lane Weinstein is truly a dream come true. I cannot wait to be your bride!

The Engagement

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I met my MOH while dancing for Allure Dance Troupe at Towson University. Our similarities were undeniably amazing and I could tell Morgan was a forever friend. I have grown to respect everything she lives for, and all she does for others in her life. As a fellow teacher, she brings great joy to everyone she touches. It was meant to be that our paths have crossed. Steven and I are honored to have her as the Maid of Honor on our big day! Plus, no doubt, she'll be dancing as much as I will be during all of the wedding festivities! I love and appreciate her more than words can say! 

Morgan Campo

Pat and Dan Murphy are twin brothers, my best friends, and my co-best men. I met Pat and Dan in the summer of 2007 at a mutual friend's high school graduation party and we've been best friends ever since. We've gone through quite a lot together and although we live a few states apart now and don't get to see each other as often, whenever we get back together it's like we pick up right where we left off. I couldn't have chosen a better pair to stand beside me on the most important day of my life. I have high hopes for the toast!

Pat and Dan Murphy

Michael, Andrew, and Josh are my brothers. I had no choice but to include them in my wedding, otherwise Mom would have yelled at me. I guess it's a good thing they all grew up to be guys I would have chosen to be in our wedding party anyway. I couldn't be more grateful for them to be part of our special day.

Michael, Andrew, and Josh Weinstein

I am so thrilled to have my cousin Kristy as one of my bridesmaids! She has grown up to be such a caring, hardworking, and beautiful person. There is no time we spend together that we don't laugh, dance, and reminisce our fondest memories.  While growing up, Kristy and I have had so many amazing experiences that have bonded us together. I can't wait to see where her life takes her! My wedding day will only be another experience and gift for our families to see us celebrating as we stand side by side as cousins, and friends. 

Kristy Mangino

Mariel is one of my lifelong "God Sistas". As we have grown up, we have realized how important our bond is; just like our moms'. To honor them, we want to continue that same relationship. When we are together, we cherish every moment with a cold glass of vino. Participating in each other's weddings in 2016 has been an honor. I can't wait to have her by my side! 

Mariel Wenzel

Andrew is my soon to be brother in law. I met him in 2011 when Chelsea and I first started dating and quickly realized that we have many similar qualities that allow us to get along so well. I'm very thankful that he's able to stand by our side on our big day.

Andrew Lane

Kirsten is my other "God Sista"! She is an intelligent, funny, and kind-hearted person, just like my Godmother. We have shared countless laughs whether it be during an episode of "SoYou Think You Can Dance" or a Christmas Eve gathering. I love who she is and look forward to sharing our big day with her as my bridesmaid. 

Kirsten Wenzel

Cassie embraces the true meaning of a friend. She and I met at Udall Road Middle School, and the rest is history! Through all of her sporting events and my dance recitals, we always stayed connected and cared about one another. Even being states apart now, the second Cass and I get together, it's like we never left. That's what best friends do. There's no doubt I'll need Cassie's positivity and humor throughout my wedding day! I'm so lucky to have her in my life.  

Cassie Campasano

Nicole is one of my longest and dearest friends. We met at age 3 in our first dance class at David Sanders Dance Dynamics. Although Nicole got a case of stage fright, we luckily were able to remain friends, 21 years later!  As we grew up in West Islip, Nicole and I experienced so many wonderful years together. Looking at us now, her a mother of a beautiful baby girl, and myself getting married and moving to Maryland, I'm so blessed to have her partake in this special day in my life! Plus, she is sharing her precious Julianna to be one of our flower girls. Cuteness overload! 

Nicole Cochrane

I am lucky enough to be acquiring Nicki as one of my my sister-in-laws! She is a hard-working wife and mommy. We have connected from the first day we met, and I'm so grateful for that! Her and Michael have given us our first beautiful niece, Ava who will also be one of our flower girls. I look forward to watching our family grow with time and love. 

Nicki Weinstein 

How lucky am I to be gaining not one, but two sister-in-laws?! Tory is one of the most kind, patient, and talented people I know. It is always a pleasure being around her. Tory's calming nature will definitely help me to relax on my big day! By getting married six weeks apart, we surely have a whole lot to celebrate. Our family is so blessed!

Tory Gordon

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The beautiful Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is the newest and closest hotel to our wedding venue - it is a very short walk from our ceremony and reception location. The Inn will also provide a free shuttle (golf carts) for guests who don't wish to walk. More information about the Inn's accommodations and amenities can be found on their website. Rates for the Inn are available on their website or by calling the number provided.

The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Directions to the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club can be found on the contact page shown at the bottom of this page or at <a href="http://www.baybeachclub.com/contact">http://www.baybeachclub.com/contact</a><a href="http://www.baybeachclub.com/contact"></a>There is plenty of parking at the Beach Club for those guests who wish to drive themselves, and you ARE ALLOWED to leave your cars at the Beach Club overnight if you've had too much to drink (in which case there are taxis, and Ubers available). We will also be providing a shuttle service to a few of the area hotels (see details below). PLEASE NOTE: If you are arriving on Friday, please make sure to leave extra time for traffic. If you are coming through Maryland and have to cross the Bay Bridge, please be mindful that traffic in this area can be bad, especially on a Friday during rush hour. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Trust us, you won't mind enjoying the view from our ceremony location of the rooftop deck if you arrive early! We will be providing shuttle service for our guests staying at the three off-site hotels on Kent Island. If you choose to stay across the Bay Bridge in beautiful Annapolis, you may want to consider setting up your own transportation ahead of time as the shuttle will not be accommodating guests staying across the Bay Bridge. Please also keep traffic in mind when considering your travel to the venue.Shuttle Information: We have hired a 55 person motor coach from Atlantic Coast Charters (<a href="http://www.atlanticcoastcharters.com/">http://www.atlanticcoastcharters.com/</a>) to pick guests up from their hotels and drop them off at the Beach Club. The shuttle will also provide return transportation following the event. The approximate time schedule for the shuttle is as follows:4:15 PM: Shuttle arrival at the Sleep Inn 4:30 PM: Shuttle departure from the Sleep Inn 4:40 PM: Shuttle arrival to the Hilton Garden Inn 4:50 PM: Shuttle departure from the Hilton Garden Inn 4:55 PM: Shuttle arrival to the Holiday Inn Express 5:05 PM: Shuttle departure from the Holiday Inn Express 5:20 PM: Shuttle arrival at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Please note that the departure times are approximate, and if the shuttle has finished loading within just a few minutes, it will depart for the next hotel. Please be ready for the shuttle and waiting in the lobby at your hotel's arrival time, as the shuttle will not wait if you are running late! If you miss the shuttle or prefer not to use it, there is plenty of free parking at the Beach Club (you can even leave your car overnight!), or you can look at the additional transportation options below. After the reception, the shuttle will leave at approximately 10:45 PM, dropping guests back off at the hotels.Additional Transportation:There are additional transportation options on Kent Island if you prefer not to drive on your own or take the shuttle. The below options were recommended to us by the reception desk at one of the area hotels, and some may require reservations in advance:Joe Bellard (local Uber driver): 410-739-4961Kent Island Sedan Service: 443-988-3345 <a href="http://www.kentislandsedanservices.com/">http://www.kentislandsedanservices.com/</a><a href="http://www.kentislandsedanservices.com/"></a>First Class Transport: 410-635-4666 <a href="http://www.firstclasslimousine.us/">http://www.firstclasslimousine.us/</a>Kent Island Express: 410-604-0486 <a href="http://www.kentislandexpress.com/">http://www.kentislandexpress.com/</a><a href="http://www.kentislandexpress.com/"></a>Annapolis Flyer Cab: 410-766-7433 <a href="http://www.annapolisflyercab.com/">http://www.annapolisflyercab.com/</a><a href="http://www.annapolisflyercab.com/"></a>Annapolis Transportation Solutions: 410-212-9545 <a href="http://www.annapolistransportation.com/">http://www.annapolistransportation.com/</a>View the Beach Club's contact information and location on their website below:

The Hilton Garden Inn - Kent Island is another hotel available for our guests right on the water. This hotel has a two night minimum, so it's a great option for our guests coming from out of town who either feel more comfortable arriving Thursday night or staying an extra night on Saturday. It is within walking distance of great restaurants and a fun bar called The Jetty.It is a few miles away from the wedding venue, but we will be providing a shuttle service to our guests that will stop at each of the three recommended offsite hotels. There are also taxi or Uber services available. To make a reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn, call 1-877-782-9444 or visit the website. Use the group code "CLW16" when booking to receive the group discount rate. The group rate for Thursday night is $169 for a standard room and $199 for a suite. The group rate for Friday night is $239 for a standard room and $269 for a suite. Check in is 3pm and check out is 12pm.

Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island

The Holiday Inn Express Kent Island is is another hotel available for our guests right on the water. It is a 2 minute taxi or Uber ride away from restaurants and a fun bar called the Jetty, as well as other guests staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. There is no two night minimum at the Holiday Inn Express. It is a few miles away from the wedding venue, but we will be providing a shuttle service to our guests that will stop at each of the three recommended offsite hotels. There are also taxi or Uber services available. To make a reservation at the Holiday Inn Express, call 1-410-827-4454 and ask for in house reservations. Use the group code "LAN" when booking to receive the group discount rate. The group rate for Thursday night is $119. The group rate for Friday night is $199. Check in is 3pm and check out is 11am.

Holiday Inn Express Kent Island

The Sleep Inn is is another hotel available for our guests with no two night minimum.It is a few miles away from the wedding venue, but we will be providing a shuttle service to our guests that will stop at each of the three recommended offsite hotels. There are also taxi or Uber services available.To make a reservation at the Sleep Inn, call 1-410-827-5555. Use the group account number 2268425 when booking to receive the group discount rate. The group rate for rooms with two double beds is $189.99 and $169.99 for rooms with a queen bed.

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Ceremony Rehearsal

The ceremony rehearsal will take place at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club at 3:30 PM on Thursday, July 28, 2016. We will have the Rabbi and our coordinator from the venue there to assist us with the ceremony rehearsal. It should take less than an hour. Wear something comfortable! Check in times for the hotels are supposed to be around 3pm or 4pm (depending on which hotel you are staying at), which is obviously later than the rehearsal. Give your hotel a call and request an early check in - they can't guarantee a room earlier, but depending on the rooms availability, it should be fine (especially since they shouldn't have as many rooms to clean because Wednesday isn't a busy night).

Rehearsal Dinner

Our rehearsal dinner will take place at 6:30 PM at Bridges restaurant on Kent Island. Bridges is right next to the Hilton Garden Inn. Everyone will get to enjoy amazing food and an even better view from the private covered deck area. The attire is upscale casual.

Chelsea & Steven

Chelsea & Steven

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