Chris Hall Mollie Roth Love by the Sea

Pristine white-sandy beaches, stunning views, and an all-in-one resort destination makes the Wildwoods, NJ the ultimate setting for your wedding.

Imagine walking down the aisle surrounded by the sparkling white sand of the Wildwoods pristine beaches and saying your vows as the sounds of the ocean waves crash onto the shore.

The Wildwoods offer numerous breathtaking spots for you and yours to say, “I Do.” There’s a variety of venues that will cater to your every need, including Urie’s Waterfront & Boathouse Restaurant, Bolero Resort, Trio North Wildwood, and Icona Diamond Beach. Additionally, the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Starlight Ballroom, with very limited date availability, features an immaculate wedding space with a classy and luxurious ambiance, second to none, with outstanding catering to fit any wedding budget.

Talk about unique wedding venues, in 2021, two U.S. service members were married on the main stage at the annual Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF) on the beach before forty-thousand concert goers just before the evening’s main performance!

The couple, Chris Hall, 46, and Mollie Roth, 33, from Dover, DE, are both current service members – Chris is a U.S. Air Force C-17 Loadmaster, and Mollie a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and U.S. Air Force Reservist – and met while serving together. As with many couples the COVID-19 pandemic put their wedding plans on hold; and with the help of the organizers of BCMF, Southern Entertainment, the couple got a wedding of their dreams.

With over 8,000 hotel-motel rooms and over 3,000 vacation rentals to choose from, your guests can find suitable lodging to fit any budget. Mid-century themed hotels/ motels reflect their predecessor buildings from the 1950s in architecture, décor, and color – an architectural style known as ‘Doo Wop.’

Once your location is picked, then it’s time to secure your vendors who will help bring your wedding daydreams to life. The Wildwoods are full of specialty vendors, from photographers and videographers to florists and fine jewelers, to top entertainment with either a band or DJ. Discover the professionals who have made themselves known in the wedding industry as being some of the best of the best.

The Wildwoods also offer an abundance of backdrops with unique visual flare. The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is an historic landmark with picturesque English gardens that provides a beautiful wedding background. Capture a spectacular sunset backdrop at the Wildwood Crest Sunset Lake or choose the Wildwoods Boardwalk as your setting, with a pure sensory overload of sights and neon lights to capture a one-of-a-kind wedding shoot.

For additional information about weddings the Wildwoods, NJ visit www.WildwoodsCC.com.

Wedding Vendors: Photographer Nearly Hitched 609-796-7200

Florist Petals Florist 609-523-9500

Entertainment – DJ Ken Schaffer 609-266-3600

Ferny Creek A Nature Lover’s Paradise

955 Blackburn Road, Sewickley Heights

Presented by Jim Clark of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

ASewickley Heights treasure, Ferny Creek is a nature lover’s paradise set within a rolling pastoral landscape.

Constructed of stone and redwood, the custom home boasts 5,800 SF of soaring, museumquality ceilings, plaster crown moldings, abundant light, and refined gathering spaces. Designed for one-level living, this sprawling ranch style home was built to allow the owner to age in place with wide hallways and doorways throughout. Adjacent to the gourmet kitchen, a light-filled atrium overlooks an expansive koi pond.

The stone fireplace warms the family room, where a wall of French doors opens to the scenic patio. The main-level bedrooms include a stunning owner’s suite with a private porch, fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and refined spa-like bath. The expansive walk-out lower level features a guest suite, full bath, kitchen, and wine room.

Rustic yet elegant, the home flows between indoor and outdoor spaces for ease of living and entertaining. Partially wooded, the 8.36 acres also boasts a beautifully restored 8-stall bank barn and more. The estate offers easy access to I-79, Downtown, and the airport.

This exclusive luxury property is offered by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Additional information is available at www.955blackburnrd.howardhanna.com. For a private showing of the property contact Jim Clark, at 412-833-3600 or 412-600-5539.