Hayley + Will :: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding

“Our vision for our wedding day focused on incorporating details that were unique to us as individuals and as a couple. The centerpiece of our ceremony (aside from the personally written, heartfelt vows) was a book arch that we constructed together alongside the dear friend who first introduced us. Both sides of the arch included special mementos of ours, including photos of loved ones that are no longer with us. We shared our love of reading with our guests via personalized bookmark escort cards. While our dogs couldn’t join in the celebration, they were on fans that we provided to guests during the ceremony, as well as on cocktail napkins. Our goal in incorporating details like these was to reflect who we are as individuals, and who we are as a newly married couple.”

“Our biggest desire for our wedding day was to be truly present in mind, body, and spirit, together and surrounded by our loved ones. While the preparations were fun, we were SO excited to get to the first look and finally see each other. Any anxiety we had about the day dissipated, and we got to be present in each and every moment together. We were driven over to the venue in a vintage car separate from our wedding party, and it was amazing to have a few moments together before the ceremony. We worked together to craft the ceremony script and selected readings that were particularly meaningful to us — focusing on the importance of friendship in marriage. We were so fortunate to have so many friends and family join in the celebration, and we loved getting to dance the night away with them! The day served as a reminder that love offers joy, laughter, and solace to those who seek it.”