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A Beautiful Beach Engagement at Assateague Island National Seashore

April 27, 2022

A practically private beach day at Assateague Island National Seashore provided the perfect sentimental backdrop for Caroline and Brandon’s enchanting engagement session. From a dip in the ocean to a beautiful bayside sunset, you can feel the fun these college sweethearts had celebrating their engagement. Complete with a customized halo ring that represents their anniversary, and sea glass that Caroline brought straight from the Italian coastline where Brandon proposed, Cassidy MR. Photography captured all the gorgeous details of this dreamy day.

A white gold, halo diamond engagement ring surrounded by dusty blue and soft green sea glass. | My Eastern Shore Wedding

From the (almost) bride:

How We Met

Unassuming and counting down the days until graduation, Brandon and I found ourselves surrounded by mutual friends that we didn’t know we had during the Spring semester of our senior year at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Although we had taken a class together earlier that year, and even sat at the same table, I could not so much as remember Brandon’s name when we were reintroduced during the Windsurfing Club Spring Surfing Trip. The rest is history, and our friends will tell you that they knew it before we did, but after that we were practically inseparable.

About the Engagement

The inspiration for our engagement session combined so many important details of our story. When we started planning, the beach was an obvious and easy choice. Separately, Brandon and I have cherished our time at the beach and near the water for years. We both chose St. Mary’s College because of the gorgeous waterfront views and we spend our time in the summer swimming and surfing at Assateague Island National Seashore. It’s safe to say that this National Park holds a very special place in our hearts.

As if we hadn’t loved being at the beach enough, Brandon proposed on a secluded beach during our Italian Getaway to the Amalfi Coast. Being a natural born beach girl, I dropped my bags and started searching for sea glass as soon as we arrived at the beach in Positano. With Brandon’s help, my sea glass haul filled up fast. My hands were almost full when I felt a light tap on my back and turned around to see Brandon on one knee. Luckily, I had room for one more treasure.

A dreamy scene of the engaged couple holding hands and walking the beach at Assateague Island National Seashore. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. PhotographyA dreamy scene of the engaged couple walking the boardwalk at Assateague Island National Seashore. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography A dreamy dance on the beach before sunset. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple dances on the beach before sunset and embraces in a hug. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple embraces in a private romantic moment on the beach. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography Sitting in the sand, the couple snuggles close and enjoys the beautiful beach views. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple poses for a beach portrait with a sweet embrace. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple splashes in the waves at Assateague Island National Seashore. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple embrace in a hug. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple walks the beach and enjoys the beautiful sunset views. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple sits on the beach to watch the sunset. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple sits together on the beach enjoying a private embrace during sunset. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography A halo engagement ring rests on a nautical post in the haze of sunset. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography Left: A halo engagement ring rests in a bed of sea glass and sand. Right: The couple enjoys a bayside sunset surrounded by driftwood and quiet waters. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The bride to be hugs her fiance from behind as they watch the sun set over the bay. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography The couple enjoys a private bayside sunset full of radiant reds, outstanding oranges, and light yellows. | My Eastern Shore Wedding | Cassidy MR. Photography

Photography | Cassidy MR. Photography

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