The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

September 16, 2005

Beach Club hosts NBC's
"TODAY Throws a Hometown Wedding"

The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club was proud to host Sarah and Mark's ceremony and reception on September 16, 2005.

The event was co-hosted by Katie Couric and Al Roker and was televised live on the NBC TODAY show and on several local stations.

Hurricane Ophelia, which had been loitering close by for over a week, stayed far enough away to allow Sarah and Mark a beautiful day for the outside waterfront ceremony.

As fireboats sprayed streams of water into the air, the couple exchanged vows on our Beach House Ceremonial Lawn - tastefully filled with beautiful, large floral arrangements and illuminated by the TV camera lights.

Tricia Yearwood and band performed for the guests after the ceremony, and then the party moved into our Sunset Ballroom for the reception. Musical entertainment was provided by the Powerhouse Band.

To quote Vanessa Franko, reporter for the Annapolis Evening Capital newspaper: "It was a typical wedding at the Beach Club, only with millions watching."