Pimlico Tour

We decided not to take our honeymoon right after the wedding because we wanted to relax and had no intention of missing Preakness.

I took a tour of Pimlico Racetrack and the Jockey's Room a couple days before the big race.

It was fun to see The Horseman's Home Grille where Jockey's could pick up anything from scrapple sandwiches to Red Bulls.

Silks Closet

 Goggles

 Scale

Where the valet sets out gear/tack 

The Paddock

The tour certainly got me excited for race day.



5-11-13

 Wedding Day Tote

 Morning Coffee

 

Captain Chesapeake's House

 

Shoe Selections

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Something New & Something Blue

JCW & EAS

 

 Ceremony Detail

Impromptu Bar in the library...rain plan

Wedding Ceremony

Driving to our reception at the Maryland Club

 Cocktail Hour Oyster Bar

End of the night with BLS & SAS

 

 Wedding Signage & Signature Drink

Pick up duty the following day

       Our wedding day was by far the best day of my life. To have had all the people I love in the same place and marry JCW was a dream come true. Things didn't exactly go as planned and we were forced to delay our ceremony and ended up getting married in the driveway instead of on the lawn. I can honestly say that the rain forced everyone to come together which made the ceremony so much more intimate.

       In planning our wedding it was very important for us to have a relaxed party-like atmosphere and that's exactly what we had. We didn't follow all of the typical wedding traditions and instead did whatever felt right. We couldn't have asked for a better day! I can't wait to see my real "non-iPhone" pictures.

Special thanks to our families, Captain Chesapeake (who went above and beyond) and all of our friends for making our special day SO incredibly special...we love you all! xx

Very Superstitious

When JCW opened this fortune, we couldn't help but smile and take it as a very good sign. We have always been very superstitious and 7 is our lucky number. The other day my mom told me that my sister's dress alternations were $77 dollars and when JCW's mom emailed me that the high for Saturday is scheduled to be 77º...I felt like everything was falling into place.

I am really looking forward to our wedding day and can't wait to officially be married, celebrate with our friends & family and also hit the dance floor. Wish us luck for May 11th!

Bridal Shower

Last month was my bridal shower brunch.

 

Made-to-order omelets by the The Omelette King.

 

 Lots of fruit and plenty of sweets.

I received such wonder gifts, it was like Christmas morning...but better!

The house was filled with blue & white decor, which was very fitting because they are my wedding colors.

 My bag of the day from Radcliffe's.

 Amazing helpers/car loaders.

Special thanks to the fabulous hostesses and guests for such an incredibly special afternoon...being the bride really is all it's cracked up to be! xx

SpinSheet

It was such a surprise to JCW on the cover of this month's SpinSheet, which also happens to be the month we're getting married! SpinSheet is a sailing publication based out of Annapolis, Maryland.

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Custom Wedding Stamps

 

Matching Gucci Flats

 

 Fireplace Mantel

Maryland Hunt Cup

 

Bridal Shower Invite

Monogrammed Shower

The ladies surprised me at The Greenbrier with a monogrammed shower. I have lots of new "ESW" goodies!