Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

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We're Getting Married!

The time has finally come! Please join us in celebrating our marriage ceremony and reception to follow as we exchange our vows and celebrate our happily ever after. We cannot wait to see you there and dance the night away!

It’s Wedding Week!!

Our Wedding

Gabrielle and David first met in passing during the summer of 2019. Their first interaction was when David sent Gabrielle a direct message on Instagram stating, "You are gorgeous." To David's surprise, Gabrielle played hard to get and did not reply. A year later in December 2020 right before Christmas, the two reconnected and decided to take a shot at romance and went on a date. Turns out, they hit it off! Their first date was casual at The Front Porch in Leonardtown, MD. A week later, they had a second date at The Melting Pot in Annapolis, MD where David planned a thoughtful dinner with roses and chocolate-covered strawberries, which he knew were Gabrielle's favorite. When they arrived, he had them displayed at the table. Gabrielle says it was the most romantic date she had ever been on. That night she told her mother, "I think I’m going to marry him.” As the following months progressed into 2021, the couple's love grew as they got to learn more about each other and their relationship was formed. They became crazy about each other. David and Gabrielle realized they had a lot in common. From their mutual love for water and the beach to their strong desires to be hard workers, they realized they were a match made in heaven and God's plan was always for them to be together, no matter what came their way. In the Summer of 2021 for David's 26th birthday, the couple went to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA to celebrate. It was here that David told Gabrielle, "I love you," first while on a rollercoaster ride.Gabrielle knew that David was everything she had hoped for in a future husband and he truly continued to amaze her every day. David always knew that he was going to marry Gabrielle. David proposed to Gabrielle on the evening of December 26th, 2022 at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC. Gabrielle of course said YES! The happy couple loves to spend evenings on the couch watching movies where most of the time it is reruns of Top Gun or Harry Potter. They are very loving dog parents to their pitbull, Jett Winters. When they are not cozy at home, they can be found on David's boat and having fun on the water. They love traveling, snowboarding together, working out, and trying new restaurants when Gabrielle isn't trying new recipes in the kitchen, and also adore spending time with their friends and family.

Our Love Story 

Our Story

Engagement Proposal 

Engagement Party

Engagement Photoshoot

Photos

Alissa Temple

Chad Selph

Kelly Selph 

Larry Hobbs

Mikelah Lugg

Michael McFann

Kasey Goldsborough

Devin White 

Natalie Sulhoff

Austin Fagan

Jenna Cullen

Daniel Bailey

Gina Wilson

Mayokun Emeka Ojo

Wedding Party

Wedding Details

The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Please arrive at the ceremony and be seated by 4:00 p.m. To be on time, allow 15-30 minutes prior for transportation, parking, and finding your seat. We appreciate your cooperation.

Please note, that our ceremony is unplugged. We ask that you put away and silence phones once the ceremony begins. Please refrain from taking photographs or recording during this time. Don't worry! We have lovely photographers and a stunning videographer who will be capturing our special moment for us all.

Transportation is provided by The Inn shuttles if you are staying on-site. For others, our venue has free parking. We encourage guests to designate a sober driver or utilize Uber/Lyft services as needed. See the Travel tab for additional transport details.

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Travel & Stay Information 

With our venue being 2 hours away, we do not want our guests to worry about where to stay for our wedding. We would love for this to be a weekend getaway experience for all of our guests. Therefore, the venue has an Inn on the property that we will be providing room blocks for the convenience of attendance at our wedding. We highly recommend The Inn, but there are several brand-new hotel destination spots within 5 miles of the venue as well.   Down below you will find the information for the hotel and the transportation details.

Important Note: Please note, guests cannot book at "The Inn" resort until after Sept 1st (Labor Day Weekend). This is when rooms are available for the wedding guests. For the other hotels listed near the venue, here is a provided discount code link: <a href="https://www.hotelplanner.com/195204303/EventPage7349632" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hotelplanner.com/195204303/EventPage7349632</a>

For guests traveling with their furry loved ones, we will be posting details to book a kennel near the venue.

The Inn is right across the street on the Beach Club property and will have shuttles that provide rides over to our venue so no driving or walking is necessary! The Inn is the hotel spot we recommend our guests to stay at and we have provided a wedding room block. Rooms are booking quickly, so please be prompt with your reservations.

The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club & Spa

For transportation on our wedding day, The Beach Club and The Inn have a combined shuttle bus system for our venue that is super convenient and a courtesy of the venue. This allows you to not have to worry about parking or drinking and driving.

Near Paul Reed Smith GuitarsMake yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Matapeake State Park.  This 4-star hotel is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from U.S. Naval Academy and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Chesapeake Bay Bridge.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Paul Reed Smith Guitars - 2 km / 1.2 mi  Matapeake State Park - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  Love Point State Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  Chesapeake Exploration Center - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi  Sandy Point Beach - 11.8 km / 7.4 mi  Chesapeake Bay Bridge - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi  Sandy Point State Park - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi  Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi  Queenstown Premium Outlets - 16 km / 10 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Links - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Club - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi  Bay Hills Golf Club - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi  Naval Health Clinic - 19.3 km / 12 mi  U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi  Maryland World War II Memorial - 20.7 km / 12.9 mi  The nearest airports are:Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 48.2 km / 30 mi Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 40 km / 24.9 mi Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 50.9 km / 31.6 mi Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 71.3 km / 44.3 mi Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 9 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Near Chesapeake Exploration CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.A stay at Best Western Kent Narrows Inn places you in the heart of Grasonville, a 2-minute drive from Chesapeake Exploration Center and 7 minutes from Queenstown Premium Outlets.  This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Chesapeake Bay Bridge and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Sandy Point State Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Chesapeake Exploration Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi  Paul Reed Smith Guitars - 8.1 km / 5 mi  Queenstown Premium Outlets - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Links - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Club - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  Matapeake State Park - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi  Love Point State Park - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi  Wye Oak State Park - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi  Sandy Point Beach - 18 km / 11.2 mi  Chesapeake Bay Bridge - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi  Sandy Point State Park - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi  Hazel Miner Monument - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi  Earle Landing - 22.6 km / 14.1 mi  Wye Landing - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi  The nearest airports are:Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 55.3 km / 34.3 mi Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 33 km / 20.5 mi Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 81.6 km / 50.7 mi Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 57.6 km / 35.8 mi The preferred airport for Best Western Kent Narrows Inn is Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI). Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Best Western Kent Narrows Inn

Near Chesapeake Exploration CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Grasonville, Holiday Inn Express Annapolis - Kent Island, an IHG Hotel is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Queenstown Premium Outlets and Paul Reed Smith Guitars.  This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Queenstown Harbor Golf Club.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Chesapeake Exploration Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi  Paul Reed Smith Guitars - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi  Queenstown Premium Outlets - 9.1 km / 5.6 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Links - 9.7 km / 6.1 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Club - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi  Matapeake State Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi  Love Point State Park - 13.9 km / 8.7 mi  Wye Oak State Park - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi  Sandy Point Beach - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi  Chesapeake Bay Bridge - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi  Sandy Point State Park - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi  Hazel Miner Monument - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi  Earle Landing - 23.1 km / 14.3 mi  Wye Landing - 23.8 km / 14.8 mi  The nearest airports are:Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 55.5 km / 34.5 mi Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 33.5 km / 20.8 mi Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 82.4 km / 51.2 mi Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 58.4 km / 36.3 mi The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Annapolis - Kent Island, an IHG Hotel is Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI). Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Grasonville? This hotel has facilities measuring 1600 square feet (149 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Holiday Inn Express Annapolis Kent Island an IHG Hotel

Near Chesapeake Exploration CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.A stay at Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island places you in the heart of Grasonville, a 3-minute drive from Chesapeake Exploration Center and 7 minutes from Queenstown Premium Outlets.  This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Chesapeake Bay Bridge and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Sandy Point State Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Chesapeake Exploration Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi  Paul Reed Smith Guitars - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi  Queenstown Premium Outlets - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Links - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi  Queenstown Harbor Golf Club - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  Matapeake State Park - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi  Love Point State Park - 14 km / 8.7 mi  Wye Oak State Park - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi  Sandy Point Beach - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi  Chesapeake Bay Bridge - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi  Sandy Point State Park - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi  Hazel Miner Monument - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi  Earle Landing - 22.8 km / 14.2 mi  Wye Landing - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi  The nearest airports are:Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 83.5 km / 51.9 mi Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 55.5 km / 34.5 mi Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 33 km / 20.5 mi Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 78.1 km / 48.5 mi Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 57.9 km / 35.9 mi The preferred airport for Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island

Travel

Make sure you check out the CBBC market shop at our venue, inside The Inn. This market has so many goodies, especially seasonal items. It's super cute and I want to buy everything in sight when I've walked through here. There is also a cafe/coffee shop attached that makes the best sandwiches, desserts, and best of all coffee!

The Market at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Nothing says the Chesapeake Bay like eating Chesapeake blue crab in Kent Island. They are home to homemade crab-cakes, soups, and seafood platters. Informal dining and carryout spot.

Stevensville Crab Shack

This historic winery has over 12 acres of wine varietals to enjoy, from red, white, and dessert selections. Nice for a quick tour or wine-tasting overlooking the waterfront views of the Chesapeake bay.

Cascia Vineyards & Winery

Did you forget to pack something, need a pair of wedding guest shoes, or just looking for retail therapy? This is the place to shop! Premium outlet mall has all the top stores you are looking for.

Queenstown Premium Outlets

A brewery, bar, restaurant, and live music venue. Brews are made in-house. Tickets are required to attend the live music shows.

Cult Classic Brewing

Love tequila and tacos? This place is for you! If you are craving local Mexican food, check out this restaurant.

El Jefe Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar

Local art created by local artists. This studio also provides arts and crafts lessons/classes.

Gabrielle & David

Gabrielle & David

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Engagement Proposal

Engagement Party

Engagement Photoshoot