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Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Ceremony & Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

Our story begins in April 2017 at Shippensburg University when Kyle and I met at a party at Kyle's fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi. I approached Kyle confidently inquiring about his outfit choice (He was in a Michael Jackson Thriller Costume). We exchanged numbers and I left with my friends back to the dorms. The next day, Kyle invited me to hang out and we continued to grow our friendship for a few weeks on campus until it was time to go home for Easter break. I immediately wanted to spend every day with Kyle to get to know him more, as I had the biggest crush on him. Fast forward to July 2017, Kyle asked me to be his girlfriend while sitting in a hammock on a perfect summer's day at Penns Landing in Philadelphia. The next year we spent every day together, walking to classes, sharing meals, and library dates, going out together, and spending time with each other's friends. In May 2018, Kyle graduated from Shippensburg University and moved to Baltimore, MD. I was pretty bummed I didn't have my best friend at college with me, but we knew we wanted to make the medium-distance relationship work. We made weekend visits to Ship and Baltimore as much as we could and never stopped supporting each other in chasing our dreams, whether it was Facetime before bed or a good luck text before an interview. I graduated from Shippensburg in May 2019 and instantly knew Baltimore was my future home, the charm city reeled me in. The year 2020-Covid hit. Kyle had a beard.... enough said. In September 2021, I moved in with the boys- Kyle and our roommate Gibbs. There wasn't a bar, that we didn't meet. Kyle and I quickly became the "married couple," to our friends because it felt like we were already happily married *maybe some old married couple bickering* We adopted our furbaby, Winston, in February 2022 and spent our time hiking, traveling, and learning each other's hobbies. I am now an Eagles Fan! September 23, 2023- Kyle proposed to me in his hometown, Phoenixville, PA at the Colonial Theater. Not only did he hire a local photographer, but he also surprised me with a family engagement party. I felt so special and so loved. I cannot wait to marry my best friend!!

Our Story

Friday, August 29, 20255:00 pm–5:30 pmChesapeake Bay Beach Club | The LawnStevensville, MD 21666Please arrive at 4:30. The outside ceremony will start promptly at 5:00 pm. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held inside.

Ceremony 

Please join us for cocktail hour in the Garden room and Dinner and dancing in the Sunset Ballroom. 5:30-10 pm.

Reception

August 29, 202510:30 PM–12:30 AMThe Jetty201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville, MD, 21638, United States Guests will be transported back to their hotel if they want to throw on their sweats and join us for more dancing, drinks, and snacks at the Jetty Bar! There will be a cash bar. The Jetty Bar free shuttle will transport guests back to the hotels, or choose to stumble home. Cheers!

Schedule

Due to limited availability, the Inn at CBBC is where close family and the wedding party can stay. The guest room block is currently open under Schaefer/Karkoska Wedding. Please call to book your reservation by July 14th. Fully booked. CBBC guests will use the shuttle onsite.

The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Please book in advance, as the venue is on a small island, and many other wedding venues are there. The guest room block is currently open under Schaefer/Karkoska Wedding. Guests can book online or call directly to book your reservation. Private transport from this hotel to the wedding event will be provided. After the reception, private transport will be provided back to this hotel for a quick change and a short walk to the Jetty for an after-party.

Best Western Kent Narrows Inn

Please book in advance, as the venue is on a small island, and many other wedding venues are there. The guest room block is currently open. Please book online or call by entering the check-in date of 8.29.25 and check-out date of 8.30.25. The rate for Friday is $309 per room, with block code by July 18th. Private transport from this hotel to the wedding event will be provided. After the reception, private transport will be provided back to this hotel for a quick change and a short walk to the Jetty for an after-party.

Holiday Inn Express Annapolis Kent Island an IHG Hotel

Please book in advance, as the venue is on a small island, and many other wedding venues are in the area. The guest room block is currently open. Please book online with our block code by July 29th. Private transport from this hotel to the wedding event will be provided. After the reception, private transport will be provided back to this hotel for a quick change and a short walk to the Jetty for an after-party.

Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island

Hotels

Chesapeake Charter will provide private transportation to and from your hotel to the venue for guests. Pick up time for the ceremony:Hilton: 4:00 pmBest Western: 4:10 pmHoliday Inn: 4:20 pm The yellow bus will pick you up from your hotel, ensure you arrive at the ceremony, and drop you off at your hotel at the end of the night.

Transportation

Juliana Yerkes

Isaac Levine

Jordan Hagy

Michael Gibbs

Courtney McEntee

Mitch Small

Jamie Longenecker

Jacob Qawasmy

Sydney Paine

Nick Cascarino

Hannah Stoner

Gianna Aguirre

Andrew Schaefer

Piper Schaefer and Kelce + Tripp McEntee

Wedding Party

Q + A

Photos

276-acre nature park featuring a 3.25-mile oyster chaff walking trail through wildflower meadows, wetlands, tidal ponds, woodlands and sandy beaches.

Emily & Kyle

Emily & Kyle

Registry