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eweddingindustryisaneverchangingFerriswheeloftrends,styles, colors,themes,andtraditions.Justasthe industryiscontinuallychanging,soare we.Whichiswhywe’vedecidedto branchoutabit.DelawareSeasideBride willnowbeknownas,SeasideBride. We’renotactuallydroppingDelaware— we’resimplyaddingMaryland.Well,the lowereasternshoreofMaryland.ere aresomanyamazingweddingprofessionalsandvenuesthatregularlysupport usinthelowerportionofourneighboringstate,thatitonlymadesensetoreturn thefavor.So,thisyearyou’llbeseeing moreofourcoastalregion’sofferings.We hopethisexpansiongivesyouevenmore inspiration,resources,andideasasyou continuetoplanyourperfectday.
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Emily & Heath
April27 th 2024
Blossomingarborarches, festoonedstairs,suspended floralclouds,flower-stuffed backdrops…theseallfall underonebig,trending category:floralinstallations.
I’mgoingtojustsayit.Yourweddingflowersarethemostimportantdesignelementin creatingthatwowfactor.Yes,thisistheopinion ofoneeditor.ButIseealotofweddingsona dailybasis.Andtheonesthatstandoutthemost allhaveonethingincommon—amazingflorals. High-impact,dramaticfloralinstallationsare oneofthebiggesttrendsoftheyear.Andthe creativeoptionsareendless!
SeasideBridesatdownwithoneofthe mostpopularfloraldesigncompaniesinthearea todiscussthesetrends,howtoincorporatethem intoyourwedding,andwhatyouneedtoknow beforeyoudecidetocovereveryspareinchof
décorspaceinflowers.
Co-owners,CarlyMillerandJessBainof Styled,locatedinLewes,DEaregoingonseven yearsinbusinesstogether,butthey’vebeen friendsfornearly13.“Wehavebeendoingthis togetherformanyyearsonavolunteerlevelbeforethebusinessactuallystarted.Wefinallyrealizedthatwewerereadyforcareerchangesand said,‘Let’sgoforit!’.”
ereisn’tmuchtheseladiescan’tcreate whereflowersareinvolved.Arbors,stairs,ceilings,statementlighting,floralwalls,“We’ve madewallsappearanddisappear.Wecancreate astructurewherethereisn’tanyandaddheight, lighting,andotherelementsthatareuniquein thedesignthatcapturesthem.”
It’snotanexaggerationwhentheysaythey cancreatestructurewherethereisnone.Styled hasturnedvenuesintocompletelydifferent spacesaltogether,“Wecreatespacesversus pieces.Rarelydowegointoaneventsayingone centerpieceisit—thewholespaceneedstobe
Flwers for Days
WordsbyTarynKing PhotographscourtesyStyled.
cohesiveandlookgreattogether.Weliketodo thingsonagrandscale.”
Whencreatingyourweddingbudget,15 percentshouldgointofloralanddécor.Andfloralinstallationsareagoodplacetoputyour moneyifyou’relookingtoemphasizeathemeor personality.
“Peopleunderestimatehowmuchthings cost,andthere’satendencytominimizethedesignaspect.Budgetingforinstallationsdepends onhowitallgoestogether,howmuchofacertainelementyouwant,specificflowers,andhow bigorsmalltheinstallationstructuresare.Itcan quicklygofrom$8,000to$50,000.”
Onebigmisconceptioncouplesoftenhave isthatgreenery ischeaperthanflowers.isisn’t necessarilythecase,dependingonhowmuch youneed.Creatinggarlandswithmultipletypes
ofgreeneryrequiresordering,processing,storing,maintenance,andtheactual creation.Sometimesit’scheaperto chooselocallygrown,in-seasonflorals.”
Andit’snotjusttheflowersand greeneryyou’repayingfor.ere’salso thepriceoflaborandconstructionmaterials,nottomentionhowit’sbeing built—aretheycreatingroomsoutof fabricorentirestructuresbyhand? Whileyoumaybedreamingofflowerchandeliersandupside-downgardens,keepinmind theremaybelimitationsbasedonyourvenue.“A lotofvenuesdon’tlikeusattachingthingsto theirceilingsandwalls.ismeanswehaveto createourownstructurestohangthingsfrom, andsizecanbealimitationthereaswell.We loveworkinginatentbecausetherearenorestrictions!”
Whenchoosingtheactualfloralelements, thereareafewthingstokeepinmind.Pampas arecurrentlypopular,buttheycangeteverywhere(messyforyourguests),andeucalyptus canbesticky.Rosesholdupbeautifully,baby’s
breathalwaysdriesreallywell—andaccording toJessandCarly,willlivethroughtheapocalypse.Hydrangeasaren’tthebestfirstchoicebecausethey’rehighlytemperamental.Even certaingreeneryisbetterthanothers,with somebarelyabletostanda70-degreeday.at said,“ere’snotmuchwearen’twillingorable toworkwith.It’salsoworthnotingthatwhenit comestobudgeting,weliketoofferalternatives thataresimilartotheinitialfloralpreference andareoftenacheaperoption.”
Styledalsooffersclientsadesignproposal draftwithmultipleoptionsforvaryingbudgets. emoreinspirationalphotosyoucan
provide,thebetter.“Ithelpstoseeeverythingthatpeoplelike—evenifitdoesn’t seemsimilar,wecanpulloutthecohesioninthedesigns.”Whencompiling yourinspophotosdorememberthat theymaynotalwaysreflecttherealityof what’shappeningbehindthescenes. Youmightseeanarboronthebeach withdraping.Whatyoudon’tseearethe 10peoplestandingwithwind-blocking materialssothatthephotographercangeta perfectshot.Createthatarborhere,andyou’re gettingarealbeach,withrealsandandocean winds.
“Attheendoftheday,wetrytobeanongoingresourceforclients—we’realwayshappy toanswerquestions,makesuggestions,and offerreferralsforothervendorsyoumight need.”
Tocreatethefloralinstallationsofyour dreams,contactStyledat302-827-3225,email info@styledde.com,orvisitthemonlineat www.styledde.com.
BridalShowerTraditions: Loveit,Loseit,orRedoit
Traditionandthebigweddingmilestonesgotogetherlikecakeandfrosting. It’sthereasonthebridethrowsahandful offlowersbackwardintoacrowdofher waitingfriendsduringthereception.It dictatesthatthebridewearsomething old,new,borrowed,and bluetogainalittleextra luckforahappymarriage.Andit’seventhe reasonthebride’sclosestfemalefriendsand familygathertogether toshowerherwithgifts andplaygamesforone ofthepre-weddingceleb rations:thebridal shower.Sincethecontemporarybridal showerpaystributeto thebridebyshowcasing herindividualityand personality,it’sessential foranyoneplanningthispre-wedding eventtoconsiderwhichtraditionswill speaktothefutureMrs.personally,and eitherloseorupdatetheonesthatdon’t.
traditiongiveguestssomethingfuntodo atthepartythat’snotascheesyoroverdoneasbridalshowergames,butitalso providesthebridewithabeautifulkeepsaketoremembertheday.
Ifthebridehasapassionforartsand
KeepsakeCreation Station:LoveIt
Uponenteringthefestivities,guests aretypicallygreetedwithasightthat’s presentateverystandardbridalshowe r:a gifttable,traysoffingerfoods,andsome kindofcraftstationwhereguestscanuse theircreativitytofashionahandmade keepsakeforthebride.Notonlydoesthis
GamesAboutthe Bride’sRelationship:LoseIt
crafts,setoutacanvasandsomepaintto createthumbprintart,agroupartprojec t inwhichtheguestsaddtheirthumbprints —usuallyrepresentingflowerpetalsor leaves—tocreateaminimalisticpainting ofnature.Anupdatedversionofthekeepsakebox,morebridalshowersarefeaturingwishingtreesastheircraft-of-choice,a stationwithdecorativecardsandribbon towritedownwell-wishesoradvicefor thebridethat’llbehungonasmallfaux tree.Theendresultisakeepsakethe bridecantreasurethatdoublesashome decorandatangibleill ustrationofallthe guests’loveandsupport.
Thepresent-daybridalshowerisless concernedwithpreparingthebridefor marriageandmorein favorofcelebratingthe bridepersonally.Within thatframeofmind, someofthewell-intentioned,classicbridal showergames—the “NewlywedGame”and “HeSaid,SheSaid”— thatinvolvesaskingthe guestsaseriesoftrivia questionsbasedonthe couple’srelationshipare abitoutd atedtofitinto themodern-daymold. Insteadofmakingthe bride’simpendingnuptialsthefocalpoint,one popularalternativeistofocusonanother importantrelationshipinthebride’slife: theconnectionshehaswiththewomenin attendance.Amemoryjar,inwhichthe guestswritedowntheirfavoritememory withthebride-to-beandplacethemina masonjar,providesanoutletforgueststo reminisceaboutthego odtimeswiththe bridethatcanbereadaloudtothegroup forsomelaughsorrecollectedinprivate.
ThePersonalShower:LoveIt
Dependingonthebride’spersonal preferenceandthecouple’snecessityfor
householditems,thepersonalshower—a moreintimatecelebrationofthebride-tobethatfocusesonherinterestsandindividuality—isonebridalshowercustom thatshouldbecontinued.Theotherweddingmilestones,suchastheengagement partyandthebigdayitself,customarily celebratethecouplebygiftingthemhome goodstobeginbuildingtheirfuturetogether.Apartfromthebacheloretteparty, thebridalshoweristheoneweddingmilestonethathonorsth ebrideindividually. Withthisinmind,thepersonalshowerisa chanceforthefriendsandfamilywholove hermostto showerherwithpresents she’llpersonallyenjoy.
Dependingonthetypeofpersonal giftsthebriderequests,there’salsotheopportunitytotieinafun,uniqueparty themethat’sdifferentfromthestandard teapartyorluncheon.Apersonalshower askingforbeautyorself-careitemscould incorporatearelaxing,at-homespaday withfacialmasks,aDIYa romatherapystation,orevenayogaclass.Alingerie showercouldbecomeanelegantpajama partywithchampagneandarom-com moviemarathon.Withhobbyorinte restrelatedshowers,abookishbridecould haveapartywithaliteraryaesthetic.Since theeventistailoredtothebride’spersonality,theopportunitiesareasmulti-dimensionalandextraordinaryasthebride
herself,whichiswherethefocusshouldbe onsuchaday.
TheRibbonBouquet:RedoIt
Afterallthefingerfood’sbeeneaten andallthepresentshavebeenopened,the maidofhonorattheendoftheshowertraditionallycollectstheribbonsandbows fromthegiftsandusesthemtomakea handmaderibbonbouquetforthebrideto useattherehearsaldinner.Whilethesentimentbehindthistraditionisbeautiful,the bouquetisusuallybetterintheorythanin actualexecution.Tomakelessworkforthe
maidofhonorortosimplycarryahandcrafteditemthat’smoreappropriatefora coastalwedding,considerexchangingthe messofribbonsandbowsforoneofSalty Soul’sseashellbouquets.
Similartotheribbontradition,Salty Soul’sseashellbouquetshavethesame handmadetouch,sinceittakeslocalartisanSuzanneWintersapproximately6 hourstomakebyhandwithnothingbuta handfulofwhiteseashells,someskewers, andherlifelongskillsasacrafter.When Wintersmovedtotheareathreeyearsago, shewasinspiredtodiscoverhernewniche asanartisananddecidedtodesignseashell bouquetstojoininonthecoastaltrend whilestillcreatingsomethingone-of-akind.Herbouquetsseemeddestinedtobe afashiontrendforlocalweddingsgiven thatherveryfirstcustomerboughtoneas agiftforafriend’sdaughtertouseatherrehearsaldinner.Rangingbetween$100to $250,Winterscurrentlyofferssmall, medium,andlarge bouquetoptionsthat canbecustomizedtomatchthethemeofa wedding.“It’ssomethingthatyoucankeep forever,andyoudefinitelydon’twantto throwit,”saysWintersjokingly,referringto thetraditionofthebouquettoss.TocommissiononeofSaltySoul’sseashellbouquets,contactWintersat(717)877-5720.
Top5 WeddingInvitationTrends
WordsbyCariColclough,GuestWriter
Theweddingindustryis constantlyevolving, reflectingtheuniquetastes ofmoderncouples.In2024, weddinginvitationsare becomingmorepersonalized andcreative,settingthetone forunforgettable celebrations.Fromvintage inspirationstoplayful designs,herearethetop weddinginvitationtrends for2024.
Storytelling: CraftingPersonalNarratives
Weddingsin2024areallaboutpersonal touches,andthistrendisprominentlyseenin weddingstationery.Couplesareembedding theiruniquelovestoriesintotheirinvitations, transformingthemintoavisualnarrativeof theirromance.Byincorporatingstorytelling elements,suchasillustrationsofsignificant locationsordesignsthatchronicletheirjourneytogether,invitationsbecomecherished keepsakesthataddcreativityandcharmto thecelebration.
PhotographcourtesyJulianaMary&Co.
September30 th 2023
Photographer NDPPhotography| Venue CampArrowhead |WeddingPlanner MakeMyDayEventPlanning Catering GreaterGoodEvents| Flowers/Signage Styled. |Hair&MUA 1MakeupMan Dress/Suits LovelyBride|eBlackTux| Cake BridgetBrown
DapperDetails
Yourkicksarenotrequiredtobe madeofleather.Showyourlove offootwearwithafavoritepairof Vans,limitededitionNike,or custom-madeshoes.
Tiepopularityis dropping,andbow tiesareontherise! Butnotjustanyold bowtie,something thatstandsout—try funmaterialslike wood,feathers,orleather,anddon’tbeafraidto playwiththeshape.
Custombeltsthatcanbewornagainareboth personalandpractical.Takethewin!
PhotographybyJeffMurphyPhotography| PhotosByBrittanyLauren|NDPPhotography Classicpinnedboutswillnevergooutof style,butpocketsquareboutonnièresare havingamomentandweloveit!
WeddingContentCreator: TheCraftofUnscriptedContent
WordsbyCoriBurcham
PhotographybyContouredByKatie|VeronicaBlooms|VividMomentsWithSan
Everycouplehasanideaofthesignificantweddingday momentsthey’llwanttolookbackonforyearstocome.e processiondowntheaisleaccompaniedbytheawedgaspsof friendsandfamily.eheartfeltexchangeofvowsandrings. einfectious,joyfulenergyoftheconfettisend-off;allmemorablemomentsthatcouplescanpreservebyhiringamedia team.Aphotographerwillsnapthemomentintimewhen youshareyourfirstkissasamarriedcouple,amemorythat’ll receiveaprimespotonyourfireplacemantleorframedin yourhallway.Avideographerwillcapturetheemotionsofthe dayintheiraudiblereality,compilingthefootageintoasentimentalhomevideoyou’llrevisitonfutureanniversaries.But therearetheunscriptedmemories—thosemagical,impromptumomentsthatcan’tbeaccountedforontheweddingschedule—thatareoftenasvaluabletonewlywedsas themoreprincipalweddingstaples.Withinthelastyear, there’sbeentheemergenceofanewweddingprofessionthat specializesincapturingthesetypesofcandidmoments:the weddingcontentcreator.
Withboththephotographerandvideographeralreadyin chargeofcapturingyourweddingdayonfilm,mostcouples maybethinkingtheirmediateamiscompletewiththesepro-
fessionalsalone.Whiletheirrolemayseemsimilar,oneofthe mainaspectsthatsetsacontentcreatorapartisthatthey movethroughthepartylikeanunobservedweddingguest, using aphoneinsteadofprofessionalcameraequipmentto recordtheauthentic,behind-the-scenesmomentsnewlyweds couldmissonsuchawhirlwindday.AccordingtoSanLe,the ownerofVividMomentsWithSan,asmallbusinessbasedin Philadelphiathatofferswedding-relatedcontentcreation servicesthroughoutthetri-statearea,contentcreationworks intandemwithothermediavendorsandgivescouplesaway toviewtheirspecialdayfromadifferentperspective.“Wedding contentcreatorsarenotareplacementforaphotographerorvideographer;instead,Iworkalongsidethemaspart ofthecouple’smediateamtocaptureasmanylittlein-betweenmomentsasIcan,”saysLe.“We’rethethirdanglethat wasmissingintheweddingindustryassocialmediacontinuedtogrow.”
Couplesbeginningtheirsearchforaweddingcontent creatorwilldiscoverthattwodifferentkindsareworkingin theindustry:newvendorsthatspecializeincontentcreation alone andveteranweddingprofessionalsthatoffertheservice
pleaseturntopage18
inadditiontotheirmainexpertise.Asarelativelynewprofession,weddingcontentcreationoffersestablishedvendorslikeKatie Withers—theownerofContouredbyKatie, abridalmakeupbusinessbasedinAnnapolis, MDwhichofferscontentcreationasanaddonservice—theuniqueopportunitytoexpandfromonenicheintoanother.“Iwanted tobranchintothisfieldsinceitisstillsonew, whichmeansthereistonsofroomforcreativityandgrowth!”saysWithers,who first testedoutthenewservicebyofferingitto
oneofhermakeupclientsfreeofcharge.
WhileContouredbyKatiedoesn’tparticularlyspecializeincontentcreation,Witherssuggeststhatoneofthebenefitsofhiring avendorlikeheroveranewcontentcreator isheryearsofinvaluableexperienceintheindustry.“Asaweddingvendorwhooffersmultipleservices,Iknowhowaweddingday worksfrontandback.Ihavecreatedhundredsofweddingdaymorningschedulesasa BridalMakeupArtistandhaveworkedwith hundredsofothervendorstomakethewed-
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dingdayhappen,”saysWithers,suggesting newvendorsmaynotbeequippedtohandle theunpredictabilityofweddings.Veronika Balch—ownerofVeronicaBlooms,anevent floraldesignerbasedinSalisbury,MDthat alsoofferscontentcreationpackages—believesthetruevalueofhiringacombinedservicevendoristhelongstanding relationshipthat’sformedbetweenherteam andthecouple.“Bythetimetheweddingday arrives,we'vealreadybuiltarelationshipwith ourclientsthroughmonthsofcontact,”says Balch.“Havingusthereislikehavingyour bestfriendfilmingyoualldaywithoutactuallymakingyourbestfriendsdoitandletting themenjoythedaywithyouinstead.”
SinceVividMomentsWithSanexclusivelyofferscontentcreationservices,Lebelievesherspecialtyinthefieldgivescouples reassuranceovermultipleservicevendorsbecausecapturingyourweddingmomentsis hersolefocus,somethingshewishesshehad atherownwedding.“IgotmarriedinMarch 2023 andthebestpartpost-weddingwasre-
livingitallthroughthehundredsofbehindthe-scenesphotosandvideosthatourfamiliesandfriendstook,”saysLe,whocherishes therawfootage,butregretsnothiringaprofessionaltokeepfilmingwheneverherguests werefullyinthemoment.Disagreeingwith themyththatallyouneedtobeacontent creatorisaphone,Lebelievesherabilityto recognizethesekindsofpreciousmomentsis a skillthatsetsherapart.“ereissomuch morethansimplyhittingrecord;there’scommunication,connection,aneyefordetail,and theinstincttorecordwhenmostpeopledo notthinkto.”
Whiletheirbusinessesmaydifferby specialty,theirinitialprocessofconnecting withthecoupletolearnmoreabouttheir lovestoryandthecontenttheywanttoprioritizeontheweddingdayisthesame.“About 1.5monthsfromtheirweddingday,Isenda questionnaireandget onacalltofinalizeall thenitty-grittydetailssoIcancaptureevery-
Mackenzie & Anthony
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Photographer PhotosbyBrittanyLauren |Venue IndianRiverLifeSavingStation |Planner K.L.PlanningCompany
Catering BigFishEvents| Flowers LittleMissLovely |Hair AndreaBoundsBeauty |Makeup DGBeautyGroup Dress GraceLovesLace| Rings HardyBrothersJewelers| Tents CoastalTentedEvents| Invitations eKnot
thingthey'reenvisioning,”saysLe.Aftergaininganunderstandingofthecouple’sstyle, Withershastheclientsthatchosecontent creationpackageswithcustomvideos—usuallyInstagramreelsorTikToktrends—send examplesofcontentthey’dliketorecreate. Beforethedayarrives,Witherscoordinates withtheweddingplannertoensurethe bride’sschedulehasplentyoftimetofilmthe content,citingtheneedformultipletakes thatcanbetime-consuming.Afterfilming thebehind-the-scenesmorningprepandrequestedtrends,Withersthenspendstherest ofthedayfollowingthewedding’stimeline, allthewhilerecordingrawfootageofthe party,whichisdeliveredalongwiththeeditedvideosbytheendofthenight.
Oneofthebiggestenticementstohirea contentcreatoristhequickturnaroundtime forthedeliveryofthefootage,whichstandardlycantakeweeksforvideographersand photographerstodeliverthepolished, finishedproduct.“Afterworkinghundredsof
weddingsandbeinginsomemyself,Irealized somethingwasmissing.Friendsofmine,who recentlymarried,wouldventtomehowthey hadbeenwaitingmonthstogettheirprofessionalphotosandvideosback.Acontentcreatorfillsthisvoidbyprovidingphotosand videosimmediately,”saysWithers.Whilethe timelinediffersforeverycontentcreator,the servicegenerallyprovidestheraw,unedited footagewithin12to24hoursaftertheevent. Withers’packagesevenoffertheoptionof postingthecontentonsocialmediainreal-
time,sofriendsandfamilywhoareunableto attendcanpartakeinthefestivitiesfromafar. Whilethetermcontentcreationinstantlybringstomindimagesofinfluencers orcelebritiessharingclipsoftheirextravagantlifestylesonsocialmedia,Lementions weddingcontentcreationisn’tsomething thatonlythosewithalargeonlinefollowing canenjoy.“Aweddingcontentcreatorcanbe foreveryone,”saysLe,suggestingthatcouples mainlyhirehertocapturethemomentsfor themselves,withsomechoosingnottopost thecontentonsocialmediaatall.Afterall, themostimportantaspectofweddingcontentcreationisn’ttheamountof“likes”a videoaccruesfromstrangersappreciatingit foronlyamoment,butratherexpandingthe momentsintoalifetimeforthepeoplewho’ll treasureitthemost.ToinquireaboutLe, Withers, orBalch’sweddingcontentcreation ser vices,visit... www.vividmomentswithsan.com www.contouredbykatie.com www.veronicablooms.com
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Don’t screw itup
Groomstypicallyhavelessontheirplate, butit’sstillanimportantplate
WordsbyDarinJ.McCann|PhotographybyNDPPhotography
ItwasKonstantinStanislavski whoso-famouslysaid,“There arenosmallroles,onlysmall actors.”
Well,grooms-to-be,iftherun-uptoyour weddingisanythinglikeminewas,youwill notonlybeplayingasmallrole,butyou’llbe doingitasasmallactor.Andyoubestnotflub yourlines.
Allinall,it’snotabadgigbeingthe groom.You’reineverybody’stop,say,sixmost importantcharactersinthe wedding.Youget tohavecake.ere’susuallyacocktailtobe foundatsomepointduringthefestivities.Just don’tscrewitup.
Youknow:Handleyourbusiness.
Ifyou’relikeme,yourbestbetistomake achecklist—onethatyoucanadjustasyou go,thatyouwon’tlose,andthatyouwon’tget confusedoverlaterwhenyou’veinevitably procrastinatedlongenoughandonlyhaveX numberofhourslefttogeteverythinghandled.
Andlet’skeepinmind,youmightneed tomakemorethan onechecklist.Youmight haveoneforyourbachelorparty,andonefor thedayofthewedding,withanotherforyour honeymoon.Oryoumighthaveadestination weddingthatrequiresyoutobringappropriateapparelforarehearsaldinner,groupexcursion,oranyothernumberofthingsthatmight beplanned.
Just.Don’t.Screw.is.Up.
So,realizingthatthisisn’taone-size-fitsalldeal,andeveryweddingisalittlebitdifferent(ifnotalotbitdifferent),letmethrowout afewoftheonesthatcouldtransfertojust aboutanysituation.Makeupyourownlist thatfitstheneedsofyourspecificsituation.
Asawordofadvice,I’drunthechecklist byyourspouse-to-betomakesureeverything thatyouarefullyexpectedtodoisincluded.
Vows
Fellas,there’sanoldsayingthatgoes somethingtotheeffectof,“Guysworryabout themarriage,whilegirlsworryaboutthewedding.”
Well,vowsfitboth.isisyourpromise toyourpartner-in-life-to-beandifyouare writingyourown,thisbetterbespecific,it betterbeheart-feltanditbetterbeonyour personforthebigmoment.Taketimewith thevows,thentakemoretimetoreadthem over,andthentakealittlemoretimetomake themperfect.
Andthen,fortheloveofGod,makesure youhavethemonyouforthebigmoment.
CriticalItems
Besidesthosevowsand,well,you,some otheritemsshouldbeatthewedding—and youmightbetheonewho'sexpectedtobring them.Checkonthisbeforeyouputtogether yourfinalchecklist.
I’mtalkingaboutthemarriagelicense, weddingrings,envelopeswithtipsfortheofficiantordriversorplanner,etc.Sitdownwith yourspousewhenyouhaveaminuteand makesurethisislockeddownbeforeyouproducethefinalchecklist.
Clothes
Wearthemorbringthem. Itsoundslikecommonsense,but youshouldhaveafullchecklistjustfor yourweddingattire,anddon’tleaveanythingout.AndIdomean“anything.”
Iflewmorethan3,000milesformyweddinginIrelandin2007andthoughtIwason topofmystuff.Hadthetuxpackedsafely,got traveler'schecks,etc.edayofthewedding came,andIrealizedIdidnotbringshoes.
Youknow,thosethingsthatgoonyour feet?
Ihadtorunoutandbuyaridiculously expensivepairthemorningofmywedding, hurrybacktogetdressedonadaythatwasalreadyfilledwithstress,andrealizethatIalso hadn’tpackedmycufflinks,sotheendsofmy sleeveswerewavingaroundlikeapairof windsocks.EndedupluckingoutwithapairI foundatagiftshop,butthatcouldhavebeen aprettybadsituation.
Checkyourlist.Andthencheckitagain.
Hygiene
Certainly,you’llremembertoshower andbrushyourteethbeforethebigmoment (ifyouareevenhavingtheslightestofdoubts onthisone,addittoyourlist).Butthereare otherthingstoconsider,especiallyifyouare traveling.
Remembersoap,deodorant,alintroller foryoursuitortux, allergymedicationifyou needit,acomb,hairproduct,shavingcream, etc.
Itsoundssimple,butyoudon’twantto bestandinginfrontofyourmirroronthebig
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dayandrealizeyouhavetorunoutto getdeodorant.
Putitallonyourlist.
YourFamily
Takechargeofthefamilyyouare bringingintothisunion.
Makesureyourparentsandsiblingsarewheretheyneedtobe,haveeverythingreadytheyneedtohaveready,andare notfightingamongstthemselvesandbeinga disruption.
isisprobablynotattheforefrontof yourmind,butkeepingalidonanypotential familydramacanbearelieftoeveryother personthereforthewedding,includingyour spouse-to-be.
Havefun
It’sawedding.Youaremarryingthepersonyouconsciouslydecidedtospendtherest ofyourlife with—smile.
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Cameron local sea married
Question: Whatdoes Economy101,SpaceJam, andRehobothBeachhavein common? Answer: Sarah CameronandAndrewHarris, localseasonalresidents,who marriedinJuneof2023.
WordsbyTarynKing|PhotographybyMarkBoatwright &MariaDeForrest(TitleImage)
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Let’sstartatthebeginning.Sarahand AndrewfirstmetinundergradattheUniversityof VirginiainEconomy101.AccordingtoSarah, “WemighthavegottentogethersoonerifAndrew hadactuallyshownuptoour8amdiscussion sectionmorethantwice;naturally,hestillaced
Andrew’sproposal,onthebeachattheend ofWilmingtonAve.(thesamestreetwhereSarah’s parentsmet),cameaftersixyearsofdatingand countlessmemoriesmadeinRehoboth.“Cheering sunbathers,tearsofhappiness,andanunshakable ‘Yes’wereallcapturedbylocalphotographer MariaDeForrest.Followingaquickphotoshoot, westrolledontheboardwalktoFunlandandtook arideontheSeaDragontocelebrateour engagement!”
Pond,andabonfireonthebeach.Eachguestreceivedawelcomeboxfilledwithvarioustreats thatcarriedpersonaltouchesfromthecouple— OklahomaBedrechocolate,Virginiapeanuts,RehobothBeachtaffy,etc.
FollowingtherehearsaldinnerFriday evening,theWelcomePartytookplaceatFunland, soSarahandAndrewcouldshowtheirfriends whattheyconsider“theworld’smostwonderful amusementpark.”eyhandedoutbookmarks withtheirstoryofFunlandandtheirfavoriterides, waterbottleswithpersonalizedlabels,andbags ofpopcorn.
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Whilethere’s somedebateastowhetheror notAndrewknewwhoSarahwasbeforeshe askedhimtojoinherforaChiOmegadate function—SpaceJamattheinfamous Charlottesvillebar,Rapture—eybothagreethat itwasessentiallyablinddateforthemboth.“As romanticacombinationofcheapbooze,sticky floors,andblaringmusicinaseaofaliencostumes mayseem,it’stemptingnottocallthatpivotal nightatruedate.”
ButitdidcreatetheopportunityforAndrewtoinviteSarahtoaphilan fundraiserdinnertwonights later.Giventhechance toactuallyheareach otherspeaking,they bothsensedsomething specialbetweenthem. Fastforwardafew weeks,andtheymade theirrelationshipofficialinApril2017.
Morethan225peoplefromalloverthe countrygatheredinRehobothBeach—manyfor theirfirsttime.eywelcomedfolkstoRehoboth
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Bornandraised inOklahoma,Sarah andherfamilyhave beenvacationingin theirfamily-owned homeslocatedinRehobothBeachherentirelife.Atraditionher great-grandparents startedinthe1930s,and onethatAndrewsoon
“Bythetimethemarriageceremonystarted at4pmonSaturdayinthepacked“LittleChurch bytheSea,”WestminsterPresbyterianChurch,the windwasgustingto40mph.iswasachallenge butmadeforsomeepicphotos,capturedby ght.”Afterward,theiconicJollyTrolleytransportedtheweddingpartytothe RehobothBeachCountryClubfor cocktailhourandatentedreception.ecocktailhour,inthe upstairsballroomandbalcony, overlookedRehobothBay. Eventhoughhowlingwinds forcedthemtoputdownthe sidesofthefabulousclothtentfor thereception,itwaseverything SarahandAndrewdreamedof.
“Inside[therewas]agorgeous 16’circularbar,custombuilt tomatchthegreensand ofourpalette,displayedanarrayofbeverageswithflorals, custommatchbooks, andpersonalized frostedcupsflanking eachside.”Guests dancedallnightlong tothemusicofthe keClubBand. eBrideandGroom chosetodancetheirfirst
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dancetothesong“You’reMyBestFriend”by Queen.
Astunninghighlightoftheirweddingwasthe four-tiervanillaandbuttercreamweddingcake, bakedanddecoratedbyRehobothBeachCountry Club’snewpastrychef,whichwascoveredwitha colorfulvarietyofindividualstemmedflowersand wasdevouredbyguests.Late-nightGrottopizzawas passedtoguestsastheyworkedupsecondappetites onthedancefloor.Torampupfestivities,orangeand bluelight-upPomPoms,glowingspiritsticks,blinkingbeachballs,andhatsprintedwith“Virginiaisfor Lovers”werehandedouttotheguests.
Attheendofthereception,AndrewandSarah exitedthroughatunnelofwaving,lightblueribbon wands,asatrumpeterledthetwoouttothetuneof “AllYouNeedisLove”bytheBeatles.Shuttlesthen tookgueststomeetthenewlywedsattheRusty Rudderforongoingcelebration!
Whenaskedtodescribetheirweddingwith threewords,Sarahsaid,“Personal,Joyful, Rehoboth—wewantedeverydetailtobemeaningful tous,ourfamilies,andourguests.Wewantedour gueststofeelliketheywereapartofourfamilyand trulyfeelourloveforeachofthemmakingalongtrip toDelaware.Wewantedthenighttobethemostfun partyanyone’severbeento,withfestivecocktails,
curatedsonglists,surprises,etc.Wewantedour gueststoexperiencesomuchofRehobothoverthe weekendandfallinlovewiththeDelawareCoast. Wewantedlovetobefeltateveryturn.”
Afterthewedding,thecouple“tooka‘minimoon’toMaineinAugustandwillbetakingour honeymoontoItalyandFrancethisSeptember [2024]followingAndrew’sgraduationfromlaw schoolandcompletionoftheBarExam.”
Ifthere’sonepieceofadvicethecouplecan offerothersoon-to-benewlyweds,it’sthis: “Letyour weddingreflectyourlove.Don’tgetwrappedupin trendsorwhattheinternetclaimsis‘inandout.’ Celebratingyourcommitmenttoeachotherwitha party,surroundedbythepeopleyouloveandwho loveyouissuchatruegiftandprivilege—savorit eventhroughmomentsofstress.”
Forthosecuriousaboutwhatthisfirstyearof marriedlifehasbeenlikeforSarahandAndrew—it’s beenfilledwithupsanddownsthatthecouplefully embraced,leaningoneachotherduringmomentsof difficulty,andsupportingeachotherandfamilyin theirpersonalgrowthandhappiness.Forthecouple, thisfirstyearhasgonebyquickly.“Marriageisa beautifulpictureofteamwork(shoutouttotaking turnsdoingthedishes),anditisalsofun,silly,unexpected,humbling,andvulnerable…thelistgoeson.
Webothfeelsogratefulforthegiftofmarriage,the loveandsupportofourfriendsandfamily,andthe unwaveringdevotionwehavetoeachother.”
SarahandAndrewspenttheirfirstanniversary intheirhappyplace—RehobothBeach.AndrewsurprisedSarahwithhistakeonthetraditional‘paper’ gift byinvitingherouttothebackyardtoplantapersimmontree.Withthisimaginativegift,Sarahsaid, “Hesharedhishopethattogetherovertheyearswe’d nurturewhatisjustasaplingintoabeautifulmature andblossomingtreeandthatthevibrantpersimmonswouldbeaphysicalrepresentationofthefruits ofourlabor—thehardworkwewillalwaysputinto ourmarriage,intheplacewhereitallbegan.”
VendorList
Ceremony: Westminster PresbyterianChurch Venue,Catering&Cake: RehobothBeachCountryClub
Planner: A.DominickEvents
Flowers: InnerbloomFloral Invitations: ArzbergerStationers
Hair&MUA: BadHairDay? Rings: GaryGosling
Tents: CoastalTentedEvents
December2 nd 2023
Photographer LeighBeauchampPhotoCollective |Venue RackliffeHouse |WeddingPlanner/Catering TasteEvents Flowers FlowersbyAlison |Hair/MUA EastCoastBridal |Rings BrilliantEarth |Invitations Zola Tents CoastalTentedEvents| Dresses SureBride|Revelry| Suits eBlackTux
Please BeSeated
You’veputinalotoftimemakingsurethatallyourguestsare seatedintherightspot,attheright table,withtherightgroupofpeople. Butdon’tforgetthechartthatyou putondisplaytoletguestsknowexactlywherethey’resitting.We’ve seensomeamazingseatingcharts, andtheseareourfavoritesfromthis year’srealweddingsubmissions!
Photographycourtesy,clockwise,from topleft:JasonMitchellPhotography; StacyHartPhotography; AndreeaRussoPhotography; Chelsea FluhartyPhotography; HeatherBakerPhotography; LeighBeauchampPhotoCollective; PhotosbyBrittanyLauren
Seasonal Inspiration
Delmarva’scoastalclimateensuresthatnomatter theseason,it’stheperfectlocationtotietheknot.
Spring
Asoftpaletteofpalepurples,popsofmagenta,andaccentsofgreenandwhite willkeepthosespringvibesgoingindoorsandout.Chooseseasonalstemsthat reflectthedelicatefreshnessoflocalspringflorals.
PhotographybyHelloSweetieStudios
Summer
Icecream,pickles,linenandwildflowers—bringonthetastesandtexturesofsummer!Pickbrightearthtonesforthosemid-yearmonthsandavoidanythingtoo heavyorintenseincolors,clothes,andcuisine.
PhotographybyPhotosbyBrittanyLauren
Autumn
Halloweenlovers,thisisyourseason!Deeppurples,black,rustyorangeand forestgreen—it’sokaytogodark.Takeitastepfurtherwiththethemedconceptandembracetheplayonwordswith,“TillDeathDoUsPart.”
PhotographybyJeffMurphyPhotography
Winter
Serveyourguestsspikedhotcider(fortheadults)andofferasoftwraptokeeptoasty onfoggy,mysteriousdays.Reflectthenaturalrichgreensandwarmbrownsofthe seasoninyourpaletteforanopulentwintertouch.
PhotographybyLeighBeauchampPhotoCollective
Kaelyn & Denzel
September9 th 2023
Photographer HeatherBakerPhotography| Venue/Catering SignaturesatBayside |Flowers BethanyFlorist Cake&Desserts SweetDisposition |DJ TopShelfEntertainment |Hair/Makeup BridalGlowwithVictoriaO Transportation FirstStateTrolleyCompany |Dresses LuxeReduxBridal|ShowMeYourMumu Suits Jos.A.Bank| Invitations Minted
Vintage-Inspired: TheTimelessAppealof “Grandmillennial”Style
Vintage-inspiredweddingsremainapopulartrendin2024,oftenreferredtoas“Grandmillennial”or“granny-chic”style.isaesthetic, popularizedbytheNetflixshow“Bridgerton,” blendsclassicandromanticelementstoevoke
nostalgiaandsophistication.Neutraltones,eleganttypography,andromanticfloralmotifscreateatimelessbeautythatappealstocouples seekingtraditionalelegance.istrendcombinesheirloompieceswithcontemporaryaccents,makingweddingsfeelbothnostalgicand fresh.
Wildflowermotifscontinuetobeafavoritein2024,especiallyforspringandsummerweddings.Delicatewildflowerblooms bringanaturalandromantictouchtoweddinginvitations,settinganenchantingtone fortheentirecelebration.Whimsicalfloral designs,daintyfruitillustrations,andwildlife motifs addanorganicbeautytothestationery,creatinganinvitingatmospherefor guests.
Forthousands,OceanCity,Marylandisa yearlyvacationhubthatofferseverything fromsandandsurftobar-hopping,minigolf, andaplethoraofdiningoptions.Butwhen youthinkofwhattheareahastoofferin termsofweddingvenues,theusualoptions thatcometomindareeitherthebeach,hotel ballroomsoratripfurtherinland.
Whiletherearecertainlyotherlovelyoptionsavailablethatdon’tgettheattentionthey deserve,thereisoneinparticularthatisstilla veritablesecretinitsnewness—Area51.
Openedin2023,Area51ishousedon thegroundsofaniconic businessthatgotitsstartin 1988asatikibar.Located at49thstreet,thissprawlingcomplextodayboasts notonlyArea51,but9 venuespacesintotal:in-
cludingSeacretsDistillingCompany,eOffice,YourSeacretBeach,andmultipleother indoorandoutdoorlocationswithintheheart ofSeacretsthatvaryinsizeandintimacy.
SeasideBridemetupwithHeidiO’Donnell,EventsDirector,andAbbeyGold,MarketingDirectorforabehind-the-scenestour ofeverythingtheSeacretscomplexhasto offer.“Seacretsisbringingitfullcircle—from
thecasualbarexperiencetofinedining,upscaleevents,”saidHeidi.
KnownprimarilyforitsJamaica-USA vibes,Seacretscertainlyexcelsatrecreating thetropicaloasisexperience.Butwhatmakes Area51,eOffice,andtheDistillingCompanytruehiddengemsinthevenueworldis thelavish,unexpectedopulencewaitingbehindtheirdoors.
Escapeto 49thStreet!
Area51islocatedonthetopfloorofthe AtlanticBeverageCenter,andfromtheroad, atnightyoumightcatchaglimpseoftheimpressivechandeliersandstainedglass sparklinginatantalizinghint ofwhatthespacehastooffer. Aserendipitousamalgamation ofArtDeco,antiquespacethemedelements,andexposed brick,the“outofthisworld” conceptistrulymust-see.
WordsbyTarynKing|PhotographybyArborLaneStudios&Seacrets
PhotographcourtesyGregPoulos
eattentiontodetailisspectacular,specificallythepairof1964World’sFairrockets framingthe1930sChicagobackbar,thegiant waterfallchandelier,Moravianstarpendant lights,andtheauthenticArtDecobathroom andexitsigns.Seacret’sowner,Leighton Moorehand-pickedeveryantiqueand stained-glasswindowinthecomplex—atestamenttohisdedicationtocreatingauthentic experiencesforclientsandcustomers.Totop itoff,thebayfrontwindowsopen totheceilingforagorgeous,unobstructedviewofAssawomanBay.Abletoaccommodateupto 267guests,thisistheperfectspaceforlarge weddingsandevents.
AlsohousedinthebuildingiseOffice. ReminiscentofanEnglishpub,echoesofthe abovevenuecanbeseeninmorestunning stainedglass,opulentchandeliers,andbay frontwindows.isspaceisidealforwedding dayprep,rehearsaldinners,andsmalldinner parties.
Foranotherplayfulyetfabulousperiod theme,eSeacretsDistillingCompanynot onlyoperatesasaworkingdistillerybutalso takesastepbackintimetotheroaring20s speakeasy.elocationiswarmbutelaborate andboastsasecretelevator,phoned-in“prescriptive”access,morestunningantiques,and decorativeaccentsthatcompletetheexperience.“Everythingfromthelighting,doors, windows,andantiquesfeaturedinside SeacretsDistilleryarefrom1933–theyear prohibitionended–orearlier.”An intimate
space,thislocationisperfectforbridal showers,bachelorpartykickoffs,andfirst-look moments.
Finally,wetouredthesecludedtropical oasis,YourSeacretBeach.Anuntouched250’ bayfrontbeachpropertyoverlookingthebay, Heidipointedoutthecustomarchwaylining thedock,“ebrideortheentirebridalparty cantaketheSeacrets’‘Tipsy’shuttleboatfrom WightBayandarriveatourprivatedockfor theirceremony.Itmakesquiteanentrance.” isspaceisperfectforatropicalorsunset weddingandcreatesacozyeveningatmospherewithaprivategatedentranceandsurroundinglushgreenery.
Mostvenueshavebookingschedules monthsorevenyearsinadvance.ButSeacrets Eventsdoesthingsalittledifferently.“We’reall aboutflexiblescheduling,”saidAbbey,“Callus andwe’llworkwithyourneeds.Wewant clientstofeelatease—nodeadlinesorstress here.We’reeasytoworkwith.”
Oneelementthatmakesworking with Seacretsabreezeisthe“one-stop-shop”approach.Allweddingsandeventsarefully staffedandexecutedfromtheplanningstage totheceremony,tothefinalexit.Allcatering isdonein-house(exceptcakes/desserts),and venuefeescoverlogisticalconcerns,including butnotlimitedtobaraccess,eventsetupand breakdown,AV,cakecutting,andcoverfees fortheniteclub.
“Wedon’thavealotofrestrictions,but wedon’tallowconfetticanonsandAVmust
behookedintoourhousesystemtoavoidexcessivesoundthatmightdisturbtheneighboringcommunity,”saidHeidi.“Ifyou’reonthe privatebeach,musicendsat10pm,butthat’s aperfecttimetomovethepartyovertothe niteclubwithcoverfeesonus.”
SeacretsEventsalsoprovidesclientswith alistofsuggestedlocalvendors—someofthe bestinthearea—coveringflorals,photography,cakes,attire,beauty,andofficiants.“Your venueshouldbetherefromthebeginningto theend—themomentyoubook,theyshould bethereofferingvendorsuggestions,helping youalong,tothemomentyoupackupyour lastcar.at’showyouknowthey’reagood venue,”saidHeidi.
Beforeleaving,wetookabriefpeekata newspacecalledeHideaway,locatedjust offtheprivatebeachandofferingyetanother intimatespacethatisavailableduringtheday foraquietgetawaywithdrinksandfriends, andcanbebookedforrehearsaldinnersand othercelebratoryevents.
If there’sonethingthat’sclearasyounavigatetheSeacretscomplex,it’sthatLeighton Mooreknowshowtodesignmemorable spacesandvenuesthatclientscanescapeto withease.Escapeto49thStreetandcreate yourperfectcelebrationwithSeacretsEvents! Forupdatesontheirnewestlocation, overviewsofotherSeacretsvenueoptions, andcontactinformation,visit www.seacretsevents.com
PhotographcourtesyTaylorLeighPhotography
PhotographcourtesyDanaMariePhotography
Ted & Allison
April29 th 2023
Photographer MoGarrattPhotography |Venue/Catering RehobothBeachCountryClub |Cake CarolinaSugarFairy WeddingPlanner MakeMyDayEventPlanning |Flowers Styled. |Hair/MUA 1MakeUpMan Dress JustinAlexander |Suit GenerationTux| Rings MasicaDiamonds|AscotDiamonds Transportation JollyTrolley |Invitations eKnot|LCIPaperCo.
HandmadePaperand DeckledEdges:Embracing Old-WorldCharm
Handmadepaperanddecklededgesare makingasignificantimpactin2024.is trendharkensbacktoold-worldbeautyand elegantromance,reminiscentofpasteras.Invitationsmadefromhandmadeorseed-filled
(plantablepaper)arenotonlyeco-friendly butalsoofferanunderstatedelegancewith timelessappeal.eseletterpressinvitations, featuringvintagemonograms,watercolor venueillustrations, orfineartpaintingson envelopeliners,areperfectforcouplesseekingablendofhistoricalcharmandenvironmentalconsciousness.
WavyandPlayful: ModernWhimsyinDesign
Oneofthemostexcitingtrendsisthe riseofcurvedandwavyshapesininvitations, movingawayfromtraditionalrectangular forms.Playfulweddingstationerywithsquigglesandscribblesisatrendingdesignchoice for2024.Hand-drawncurvesandfonts,doodle-likeelements,andboldcolorscreateafun and whimsicalfeel.eseunexpectedtrim linesaddatouchofplayfulness,perfectfor coupleslookingtoinfusefunintotheirweddingtheme.istrendcomplementslaidback,creativeweddingsandisexpectedto growevenmorepopularin2025.
Asweapproachthe2024-2025wedding season,thefocusofweddingstationeryison personalexpression,meaningfulcelebrations, andtimelesselegance.Personalizedstationeryletscouplestelltheirunique lovestories,whilevintage-inspireddesignsmaintain
PhotographcourtesyMegLaffeyPhotography
PhotographcourtesyJulianaMary&Co.
anairofeleganceandromance.esetrends provideendlessinspirationforcreatinga weddingdaythatisbothstunninganddeeply personal.
CariistheOwnerofTurnage+Watts,A weddinginvitationdesignstudiobasedin Maryland&D.C.andavailableworldwide.
ArthasbeenmypassionsinceIwonmy firstdrawingcontestatage7.Byage12,Iwas studyingattheCorcoranSchoolofArtandDesignandpaintingmyheartout.(Iwantedtobe asgoodasmyaunt,whoisanAMAZINGart ist!) Everypiecethatleavesmyshopismadewith joyandpride.MyearlycareerwasasanArtDirectorinNYC’spublishingindustry.I’veworked withsomeofthebestintheluxuryeventsindustryincluding,Departures,Food&Wine,Travel +Leisure,AmericanExpressTravel,andTIME Magazine.(Andwonafewawardsalongthe way.)
Thegreatestmomentofmylifecame whenIreconnectedwithmyhighschoolprom dateandeventuallymarriedhim36yearslater!I amincrediblybles sed!Everydaywithhimfeels likefallinginlovealloveragainandit’staught metocherisheverypreciousmomentlife throwsmyway.
Andthat’swhereTurnage+Wattscomes in.Namedaftermybelovedgrandmothers,it’sa tributetofamily,tradition,andtheenduring poweroflove.ThroughTurnage+Watts,Ihave theprivilegeofhelpingcouplescapturetheir uniquelovestoriesonpaper.Eachsuiteisn’tjust paperandink.Itmarksthefirstchapteroftheir
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BethanyBeach
OceanSuites
99HollywoodStreet
BethanyBeach,DE19930
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BBOceanSuites.com
•NewlyRenovated
•Stepsfromtheoceaninthe hear tofBethany'sboardwalk
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BoardwalkPlazaHotel
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•Full-servicehotelontheboardwalk
•Oceanfrontaccommodations
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•Oceanfrontbanquethalls foryourevent
DowntownBridal
301TilghmanRoad,Ste107 Salisbury,MD21804
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•Dressesforwomenofall shapesandsizes
•Bridalgowns,bridesmaids’dresses, flowergirldresses,mother-ofthe-bridedressesandgroomattire
•Alterationsonsite
ElizabethGibbensStyle
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•Personalshoppingandwardrobe consultingfortheweddingparty
•Capsulewardrobesforthe weddingweekend,honeymoon, andengagementparties
•Bridalshoppingtripsforthe weddingparty-NewYork,Paris &localdestinations
•Directionandsupervisionof alterationsasnecessary
RhapsodyBridalStyling
ServingNJ/NY/PA/DE/MD/VA
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RhapsodyBridalStyling.com
•PersonalStylistforallyour Bridal&EventNeeds
•Consultation&IdeaBoards
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SandalsBridal &FormalWear
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•Bridal,bridesmaids,mother’s, prom&cocktailsavailable inallsizes
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IslandTikiTour
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•Delaware’sMostExoticPrivate Cruise&FloatingParadise!
•Bachelors/Bachelorettes
•PrivateEvents,SpecialOccasions &MuchMore
•EnjoyviewsoftheLewes &RehobothCanal
•Captainonboard,cleanrestrooms, BYOfood&drinks,playyourmusic
AllDolledUp
Conciergebeautyservices
ServicingDE,MD,NJ,&PA (302)312-0437
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AduDolls.com
•Over20yearsintheindustry!
•Ourteamoftalentedhairstylists andmakeupartistswillcometo yourlocation.
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EasternShoreMakeup
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•BridalMakeup (mobileservicesavailable)
• PermanentMakeup
•Facials,Waxing&Lashes
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BethanyBlues& BeyondCatering
18385CoastalHighway Lewes,DE19958
302.644.2500
BethanyBlues.com
•Customcateringpackages
•Buffetstofullplateddinners
•Fullbarservice
BigFishEvents
20298CoastalHighway
RehobothBeach,DE19971
302.226.5500
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BigFishEvents.com
•On-&off-premisesevents
•Fullserviceeventplanning
IrishEyesPub &Restaurant
213AnglersRoad Lewes,Delaware19958
302.645.6888
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IrishEyesPub.com
•Panoramicwaterfrontviews fromoursunroom
•Weddings,elopements, showers&rehearsals
•Customizedmenusfor everyoccasion
TasteEvents
Adivisionof CommonGroundsHospitality
410.615.2560
TasteEventsandCatering.com
•Choosefromoneofourfour restaurantlocationsor anyoff-sitelocation
•Customcateringpackages foreventsofanysize
•Barservicesavailable
Dental
BethanyDental Associates
32895CoastalHighway,Unit102 TaggartProfessionalCenter
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302.537.1200
BrownBaranDentistry.com
•Teethwhitening
•Porcelainveneers
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Cindy-LeeDiMeglio, SoloFlutist–Director–Conductor
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Event Planners
ASweetAffairEvents 410.913.1738
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•Awardwinningfullservice weddings&events
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•Specializinginbeachweddings
LainaElizabethEvents
Lewes,DE
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•Weddingcoordinationand Bachelorettesplanning
•Custompackages
•Independentlyowned andoperated
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Styled.
17541ShadyRoad
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• Wedding&eventdécor
• Customizedfloraldesigns
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BaysideResortGolfClub
12021NorthHavenDrive
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BearTrapDunesGolfClub
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DowntownBridal
301TilghmanRoad,Ste107 Salisbury,MD21804
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•Bridalgowns,bridesmaids’dresses, flowergirldresses,mother-ofthe-bridedressesandgroomattire
•Alterationsonsite
SandalsBridal &FormalWear
9927StephenDecaturHwy. OceanCity,MD21842
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OceanCityMDBridal.com
•Bridal,bridesmaids,mother’s, prom&cocktailsavailable inallsizes
•Men’sformaltuxedos&suits forrentorpurchase
•Weddingpartiesof6ormore, thegroomisFREE
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MaryBarneby,Ordained WeddingOfficiant
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•Premierchoiceforwedding officiantservicesinDE,MD, NJandPA
•Customized,inclusiveand personalizedceremoniesincluding vowrenewalsacrosstheregion
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Photographers
ChelseaFluharty Photography Milford,DE19963
302.294.6801
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•Engagements&wedding&family
•ServingtheDelmarvaPeninsula
•Naturallightphotographer
EricaBeckPhotography
302-404-2455
Erica@EricaBeckPhotography.com
Bellinger’sJewelers
20747CoastalHighway
RehobothBeach,DE19971
302.227.6410
BellingersJewelers.com
•Exceptionaljewelry& customdesigns
•Jeweleronpremises
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HeidiLoweGallery
119FrontSt. Lewes,DE19958
302.227.9203
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EricaBeckPhotography.com
•CertifiedProfessional Photographer(Professional PhotographersofAmerica, MarylandProfessional Photographers’Association, CoastalCameraClub)
•Specializinginprovidingclients withfineartprintsandalbums
CleanDelaware
33852ClayRoad
Lewes,DE19958
•Weddingbandworkshop
•Custom,handmadejewelry
OceanViewJewelers
35785AtlanticAvenue OceanView,DE19970
302.537.1121
OVJewelers.com
•Customdesign
• Jewelryrepair
•Wideselectionofengagement &anniversaryrings
•Askusaboutourbridalpackage
302.684.4221
CleanDelaware.com
•Luxuryrestroomtrailers
•Eventpackages&kids’ restroomsavailable
•ServingallofDelaware &EasternShoreofMaryland
CoastalTentedEvents
35283AtlanticAvenue
Millville,DE19967
302.539.5211
TentedEventsDe.com
•Tentsforbeachand large-scaleevents
•China,linens,chairs, portablerestrooms&more
•Lighting&décoraccessories
PartyPoopersInc.
ServingDelmarva 443.528.3397
PartyPoopersDelmarva.com
• 2,4&5Stationluxury restroomtrailers
• StringentSanitationProtocols
• Hassle-freerentalexperience
Restaurants
BoardwalkPlazaHotel
2OliveAvenue&Boardwalk
RehobothBeach,DE19971
800.33.BEACH
BoardwalkPlaza.com
•Fullservicehotelontheboardwalk
•Oceanfrontaccommodations
•Oceanfrontdining,pub &roomservice
•Oceanfrontbanquethalls foryourevent
BethanyBlues
6N.PennsylvaniaAvenue
BethanyBeach,DE19930
302.537.1500 and 18385CoastalHighway Lewes,DE19958
302.644.2500
BethanyBlues.com
•Openyear-round
•Perfectforrehearsaldinners andcelebrations
•Cateringavailable
BigFishGrillOceanView
30415CedarNeckRoad OceanView,DE19970
BigFishOceanView.com
And BigFishGrillRehoboth 20298CoastalHighway RehobothBeach,DE19971
302.227.3474
BigFishGrill.com
BigFishGrillMarket.com
•”BestRestaurantinDelaware” byDelawareTodayMagazine
IrishEyesPub &Restaurant
213AnglersRoad Lewes,DE19958
302.645.6888
302.448.6137
IrishEyesPub.com
•Panoramicwaterfrontviews fromoursunroom
•Weddings,elopements, showers&rehearsals
•Customizedmenusfor everyoccasion
Hooked
8003CoastalHighway
OceanCity,MD21842
410.723.4665
HookedOC.com
•Award-winningchef’scuisine
•Fullcateringservices throughTasteEvents
•Weddings,events, rehearsaldinners
OfftheHook
769GarfieldParkway
BethanyBeach,DE19930
302.829.1424
OffTheHookBethany.com
•Openallyear,lunchanddinner
•Localseafoodandproduce
•Off-sitecateringthrough TasteEvents
Seacrets
11749thstreet
OceanCity,MD21842
410-524-4900
Seacrets.com
•18bars,nightclub,tropicalindoor andoutdoor,baysidediningareas underthepalmtrees
•WeeklyLiveEntertainmentin thewinter,Liveentertainment everynightinthesummer
•Freeampleparking.Widevariety menu.Delicioushandcrafted drinkmenu
SignaturesatBayside
12021NorthHavenDrive
Selbyville,DE19975
302.436.3200
SignaturesAtBayside.com
•Beautifulgolfcourseviews, uniquetothebeach
•Charmandcomfortof homemadeSouthernfavorites infusedwithcontemporary, coastalcuisine
Tailchasers
12203CoastalHighway
OceanCity,MD21842
443.664.7075
TailchasersOC.com
•Waterfrontdockbar
•Outdoordining
•Privateareaforrehearsals &receptions
ViaSophiabytheSea
99HollywoodStreet
BethanyBeach,DE19930
302.539.0299
ViaRestaurants.com
•Bethany'snewest osteriaexperience
•Fresh,locallysourcedingredients
•AlFrescodiningontheboardwalk
Specialty Services
CleanDelaware
33852ClayRoad
Lewes,DE19958
302.684.4221
CleanDelaware.com
•Luxuryrestroomtrailers, •Eventpackages&kids’ restroomsavailable
•ServingallofDelaware &EasternShoreofMaryland
ElizabethGibbensStyle
Servicesprovidedat client'sconvenience
202.423.7817
ElizabethGibbensStyle.com
•Personalshoppingandwardrobe consultingfortheweddingparty
•Capsulewardrobesforthe weddingweekend,honeymoon, andengagementparties
•Bridalshoppingtripsforthe weddingparty-NewYork,Paris &localdestinations
•Directionandsupervisionof alterationsasnecessary
OffCoastWellness
VirtualWeightLossClinicServing Delaware
302-947-8388
info@offcoastwellness.com
OffCoastWellness.com
•Medicationassistedweightloss
• Fitness
•Nutrition
PartyPoopersInc
ServingDelmarva 443.528.3397
PartyPoopersDelmarva.com
• 2,4&5Stationluxury restroomtrailers
• StringentSanitationProtocols
• Hassle-freerentalexperience
RhapsodyBridalStyling
ServingNJ/NY/PA/DE/MD/VA
RhapsodyBSC@Gmail.com
RhapsodyBridalStyling.com
•PersonalStylistforallyour
Bridal&EventNeeds
•Consultation&IdeaBoards
•Virtual&DayOfSupportAvailable
SandalsBridal &FormalWear
9927StephenDecaturHwy.
OceanCity,MD21842
410.390.3937
410.390.5160
OceanCityMDBridal.com
•Bridal,bridesmaids,mother’s, prom&cocktailsavailable inallsizes
•Men’sformaltuxedos&suits forrentorpurchase
•Weddingpartiesof6ormore, thegroomisFREE
•LGBTQfriendly
•VIPappointmentsavailable uponrequest
Styled.
17541ShadyRoad
Lewes,DE19958
302.827.3225
StyledDe.com
• Wedding&eventdécor
• Customizedfloraldesigns
• Customizedarbors,lighting andceilingdesign
TravelistaTravels
Workingwithclientsallovertheglobe
302.545.5772
Kacie@travelistatravels.com
TravelistaTravels.com
•Professionalteamwith first-handexperience
•RomanticGetaways, DestinationWeddings
•Addedperks&amenities
Venues Transportation
AtlanticTransportation
Services
ServicingtheDelmarvaPeninsula,and surroundingareas.Youronestopfor allofyourweddingtransportation needs.
302-644-6999
www.AtlanticLimoDE.com
•PremierChaufferService
•BlackCar,Limousine,ShuttleBus
•LuxuryTransportation
Travel
BethanyTravel
DreamVacations,Inc.
28436DuPontBoulevard
Millsboro,DE19966
302.933.0955
BethanyTravel.net
•Destinationweddings
•Customizedplanning
• Honeymoons
MadHatterAdventures
TravelCompany
484-919-8080
Natasha@MadHatterAdv.com
•Specializinginhoneymoons anddestinationweddings
•Complimentaryconcierge-level planningservices
Area51(2nd&3rdFloor)
5001CoastalHighway
OceanCity,MD21842
410-524-4900
SeacretsEvents.com
•Bothfloorsincludeafullystocked bar,uniquelyprivatespace overlookingthebay
•Canrentfloorsseparately ortogether
•Combinefloorscapacity:365
BoardwalkPlazaHotel
2OliveAvenue&Boardwalk
RehobothBeach,DE19971
800.33.BEACH
BoardwalkPlaza.com
•Fullservicehotelontheboardwalk
•Oceanfrontaccommodations
•Oceanfrontdining,pub &roomservice
•Oceanfrontbanquethalls foryourevent
TheHideaway
5005CoastalHighway
OceanCity,MD21842
410-524-2929(AWAY)
Seacrets.com
•UpscaleBarandRestaurantsetto includehandcraftedfoodand drinkmenu
•Coming2025withindoorand outdoorseatingoverlooking thebay
•Boataccess.LocatedinSeacrets ParkinglotbehindAtlantic BeverageCenter
IrishEyesPub &Restaurant
213AnglersRoad Lewes,Delaware19958
302.645.6888
302.448.6137
IrishEyesPub.com
•Panoramicwaterfrontviews fromoursunroom
•Weddings,elopements, showers&rehearsals
•Customizedmenusfor everyoccasion
Seacrets
11749thstreet OceanCity,MD21842
410-524-4900
SeacretsEvents.com
•Waterfronttropicalparadise with9differentindoorand outdoorvenueoptions
•Onestopshopequippedwith catering,barandfullevents staffandonsiteeventcoordinator
•Seating&Standingcan accommodatefrom30-2,000
SeacretsDistilling Company
11149thStreet OceanCity,MD21842
410-524-4900
SeacretsDistilling.com
SeacretsEvents.com
•PrivateRoaring20sthemed Speakeasywithcustombuiltbar
•Seating50;Standing75
•Firstlookpictures,bridal/baby showers,rehearsaldinners, engagementparties
SignaturesatBayside
12021NorthHavenDrive Selbyville,DE19975
302.436.3200
CelebrateBayside.com
•Neweventvenuewithcoastal eleganceandindoor& outdooreventspace
•Unforgettableweddings,rehearsal dinners,showersandmore
• Exceptionalcuisineand premierservice
SussexCounty AssociationofRealtors
23407ParkAve. Georgetown,DE19947
302.855.2300
Scaor.com
•Versatilespaces
•Workingkitchens forcateredevents
•Maximumcapacity of125people
Tailchasers
12203CoastalHighway OceanCity,MD21842
443.664.7075
TailchasersOC.com
•Waterfrontdockbar
•Outdoordining
•Venuespacefor100-150
Wine & Spirits
AtlanticBeverageCenter
5001CoastalHighway OceanCity,MD21842
410-524-2221(ABC1)
AtlanticBeverageCenter.com
•OCMD’snewestupscalebeer, wineandliquorstore
•HHeveryday2-5PM, 10%offpurchase
•Yearroundpromotionsincluding WineyWednesday,Bottlebuyback programandmonthly wineandspiritstastings
BanksWinesandSpirits
38014TownCenterDrive Millville,DE19967
302.537.8008
BanksWinesAndSpirits.com
•Extensivewineselection
•Customwinelabels
•Beverageplanning
•Growlersfilledandcraftbeerkegs
SeacretsDistilling Company
11149thStreet OceanCity,MD21842
SeacretsDistilling.com
410-524-2669(BOOZ)
•OneofakindDistilleryTours include3tastings
•Stepbackintimetothe roaring20sandlearnabout theprohibitionera
•Overamilliondollarsof antiquesandartifacts
