WOW at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

(Enjoy our "handy cam" shots.  We will have D. Bryant's pro pics as they become available)

View more images from this event on Don Bryant's blog www.dbryantphoto.wordpress.com

Lauren and Mike had a chilly spring wedding day that was warmed up with this lavish display of blues and whites. 

Thank you to the fabulous line-up of vendors for helping us bring this incredible wedding to life.  This certainly was an "A List" group of vendors.

Photography: D. Bryant www.dbryantphoto.com - Annapolis, MD

Venue: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club www.baybeachclub.com  - Stevensville, MD

Baker: Fiona's Cakes www.fionascakes.com  - Severna Park, MD

Day-of-Coordinator: Wedding Savvy (Leslie) www.weddingconsulting.net - Annapolis, MD

Hair & Make-up: Up Do's For I Do's www.updosforidos.com - Baltimore, MD

Invitations & Paper: Allison Barnhill Designs  www.allisonbarnhilldesigns.com Annapolis, MD

Flowers & Lighting: Us of course! www.intrigue-designs.com - Annapolis, MD

Ceremony: St. Mary's - Annapolis, MD

Engagement Story Contest

Did you get engaged over the Thanksgiving Holiday? We want to hear your engagement story. E-mail INTRIGUE with your engagement story in one paragraph with the answers to the below questions. On Friday December 19, 2009 we will select our winning story.

E-mail your Engagement Story (1 paragraph) with the answers to the below questions by December 12, 2009.

1. List the first 3 wedding websites you visited after your engagement

2. Which wedding magazines did you buy

3. Which wedding vendor do you plan to book first

Winning Story Posted on December 19, 2009

Winner Receives a $500 INTRIGUE gift certificate

*Gift Certificate Restrictions Apply

Fall at it's best

On this cool Autumn day I am drawn to warm place settings accented with a nice glass of wine. This place setting shows attention to each detail. It almost makes me want to host an autumn inspired dinner party just to dress my table.

(Est Cost: $175 - $255)

Simple Calla in Pink

Check out this simple display of glass, stones branches and stunning submerged pink callas. This is a great piece for cocktail tables or even your bar area.

This fun piece was inspired by a fabulous couple planning a low key and down to earth autumn affair at the Historic Gov. Calvert House in Annapolis' Historic District.

(Photo Credit: my handy cam)

Lounges and The Economy

Brides and their families have been mindful of the economy when planning their weddings. Couples want to make sure their wedding day is an escape for their guests. They want their guests to be able to step away from life responsibilities and enjoy an evening of relaxation, fun and friendship. This desire has given way to creative event styles such as relaxing lounge spaces. Using a variety of furniture pieces and decor elements custom lounges spaces are being brought in as a compliment to any color pallet or event theme. These lounge spaces give guests a way to sit back and enjoy the event in classic comfort.

Modern Meets Green

Green and White are the colors of the year and these modern pieces are a great example of the direction that centerpieces are taking. The focus this spring seems to be on well designed small accent pieces instead of over the top showpieces.

(Credit: Floral Art)

Tulip Time

This is the time of year for all those brides crushing on Tulips to include this simple flower in their wedding day bouquets and decor.

Select dates still available for April & May 2009 weddings! E-mail TODAY to check your wedding date. intrigueeventdesigns@yahoo.com

(Credit: flickr & The Knot)

Orchid Fantasy

Credit: Grace Ormonde

Orchids have become the "must have" wedding flower for the 2009 & 2010. I thought you would all enjoy a look into this luxurious wedding overflowing with some of the most expensive orchids available.

For the bride that LOVES the look, but, not the price tag there are a number of ways to use this look as inspiration to create a more cost affective look.

Opening Day

We have decided to start this blog to help provide ideas and inspiration for weddings and events.

ENJOY!