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October 8, 2024

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On a WARM (huge emphasis on that) June day, Taylor and Greg exchanged vows at The Oaks. Taylor had envisioned a day that combined the charm of an elevated garden party with the elegance of a waterfront ceremony We greeted her guests with custom welcome bags carefully curated with their favorite snacks. Their welcome booklet […]

A Waterfront Garden Party | The Swinburns

The Oaks Waterfront during cocktail hour for a June wedding on the Eastern Shore

October 8, 2024

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If there was a way to paint the perfect wedding day – it would be this day. The weather? Perfection. The people? Demure and then party animals. The vibes? 10/10 – highly recommend. Mandy knew exactly what she wanted for her design. Neutrals. Bay grasses. Embracing the Museum and not working against it in any […]

Textural Coastal Chic | The Auwaerters

View of a farmhouse table decorated in coastal textures for an Eastern Shore Wedding at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

October 8, 2024

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Marta and John were the epitome of embracing your wedding day as it comes. Unfortunately we had the dreaded r-word, rain. However, with some quick thinking we were able to pivot some florals and that allowed for a stunning backdrop for their portraits. Marta had her jaw-dropping gown custom made in New York. But I […]

Coastal Grandmother Meets Eastern Shore | The Johns

Sailcloth Tent with hanging lanterns and beige chairs for a Kirkland Manor Wedding

September 28, 2024

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Dreaming of a charming waterfront wedding in the heart of Maryland’s Eastern Shore? St. Michaels, with its historic streets and picturesque views of the Chesapeake Bay, is a truly magical place to say “I do.” But planning a destination wedding here can be overwhelming without the right guidance. That’s where a local wedding planner makes […]

Why You Should Hire a Local Planner for Your St. Michaels Wedding Celebration

St. Michaels Wedding Celebration under a Sailcloth Tent at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Photo by Michelle Whitley Photography

February 22, 2022

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Attention all my superhero-loving comic books geeks – this one is for you! When your last name is Batman, you have to work it into your day – from the bridesmaids bat-signal tanks and the custom carved place cards, I loved the little touches that were totally unique to Julia and Derek. Oh, and their […]

Rosewood Farm Elkton, MD Wedding | Julia + Derek

February 19, 2022

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If rain on your wedding day means good luck, then Taylor and Ethan are pretty dang lucky. 😉 Thankfully, we planned for a clear tent so even though it was gray skies all day, their entire reception still felt like we were outside! We kept the cheery greenhouse vibes going with lots of succulents and […]

Osprey Point Inn Rock Hall, MD Wedding | Taylor + Ethan

February 19, 2022

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It’s a sweatshirt and wool socks kind of day but that’s not stopping me from indulging in a little summertime-waterfront-wedding-nostalgia! As much as I love the soft pastels and coastal vibes of an Eastern Shore wedding, it’s just as fun to shake it up a little bit with some city-style black tie. I loved the […]

Black Tie Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Wedding | Nicole + Mike

February 11, 2022

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I’m looking outside my living room window as I write this and everything is brown, cold, and feeling very “dead of winter.” I think we can give today a colorful little boost by sharing Maggie and Xiao’s autumn wedding in all of its green glory – so many lush, romantic florals, bright colors, feminine ribbons, […]

Howard County Conservancy Wedding | Xiao + Maggie

January 28, 2022

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I think I need to make a new category on this blog dedicated to Covid Couples – that way anytime a bride starts to worry about all the things that could go wrong, I can easily show off some of the stunning celebrations that still happened, against all odds. Kim and Brandon have certainly earned […]

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum St. Michaels Wedding | Kim + Brandon

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January 28, 2022

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This was one of the first weddings to fall after my due date with Savannah – it was truly bittersweet to have to hand off the coordination of this one to Rachel Kelly who so graciously handled the day-of in my place, but spending the day with a snuggly newborn wasn’t a bad trade-off. Thankfully, […]

Belmont Manor Elkridge MD Autumn Wedding | Kate + Craig