Traditional Maryland Wedding at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club

Abby Capalbo
January 27, 2015
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

In every sense of the word, this wedding is beautiful. But it’s also heartfelt and as thoughtful as they come (I personally adore the fact they had handwritten notes for each guest). And I suppose it shouldn’t be a surprise, because the beautiful Bride behind it all just so happens to be part of the talented team at Elizabeth Bailey Weddings, so it goes without saying that this gallery from Renee Michele Photography and the sweet description from the Groom below shouldn’t be missed.

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From The Groom…You are way more involved in areas that I never thought you would ever want to be involved in,” said my now-bride Lee, early on in our planning process. It is something that I still think back and laugh about, because Lee is a Wedding Planner by day, night and weekend, and I can honestly say that getting married to someone who does this for a living is nothing like Mr. McConaughey makes it seem… It is even better. It was amazing to be able to watch the woman I love in her element – digging into all the nuances of our wedding.

Lee is always telling me about her weddings and breaking down the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of her couples and the planning for their big day, but it never hits close to home, and thus was not as easy to relate to or get excited about.

I can now certainly relate to the meticulousness that it takes to do this professionally. I gained SO MUCH respect for her by watching (and sometimes doing – even when she didn’t expect it) she and her boss, Beth from Elizabeth Bailey Weddings, comb through every detail of our wedding.

I had strong feelings on a few things and to her credit – she weathered my diva-like outbursts on these matters:

1. Food

2. Alcohol

3. Dancing / Band

4. Accents of Pink in the Bridal Party

Aside from that, Lee and Beth were a two-woman show from a planning perspective, and with the help of an all-star vendor team highlighted by Victoria Clausen (floral), Renee Michele Photography and an insanely talented band – Free Spirit – they nailed the wedding.

Everything from the ridiculously gorgeous flower arrangements to the steel-drum band at Cocktail Hour to the massive outdoor tent made for an unforgettable evening. To this day, every guest that we run into STILL tells us it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. That was all Lee, Beth and our vendor team – more people than I can even name.

Built on a vision for “ten personal touches” – Lee and team made for a personal and intimate experience for all. I’d have to say my personal favorite were the handwritten notes she had us write for each guest that attended – sitting neatly on their plates when they sat down.

From inception to fruition, Lee was quarterbacking the team and putting her stamp on the entire experience. It was inspiring to see her in her element, doing what she loves all the while continuing to plan every other clients’ wedding. She never missed a beat.

The night ended with almost every one of our guests dancing up a storm inside while lighting up the Photo Booth and leaving one lasting memory after another, but the true prize for me was saying I do to an amazingly talented woman, and one that is sure to keep creating magical experiences for every bride she touches from then on.

But in a small way I feel a little bit bad for the rest, because nothing will ever touch the wedding she planned for us and the experience she created for our guests.

Planning a wedding can certainly feel like a dumpster is coming at you while your shoe is stuck in the sewer drain, but with Lee – my Wedding Planner Bride at the helm – I had someone to tackle me out of the way before it hit me.

Now do yourself a favor and go hire Elizabeth Bailey Weddings… tell them Colin sent you.