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Anchors Away! A Nautical Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party

January 6, 2025

SRS Events helped Niki & Zach kicked off their wedding weekend in style with a charming nautical-themed rehearsal dinner and welcome party complete with blue striped runners, rattan chargers, and an abundance of fresh blue hydrangeas everywhere you looked! Even the stationery and centerpieces got the nautical treatment. A “crush bar” decked out in vibrant orange, served up refreshing cocktails. And let’s not forget the adorable touch – the couple’s pups were transformed into wooden laser-cut place cards, guiding guests to their seats with playful charm.

As guests mingled by the water’s edge, bistro lights twinkled overhead, and a talented guitarist set the mood with some mellow tunes. It was the perfect way to start the wedding celebrations! Niki and Zach proved that even pre-wedding events can be unforgettable. So, raise a glass (or an orange crush) and celebrate the start of this beautiful journey!

 

The bride and groom pose for bridal portraits before their rehearsal dinner welcome party | the bride is dressed in a sleek white jumpsuit | bridal era outfits | bridal jumpsuit | little white dress | bridal era style

From the planner:

For the rehearsal dinner and welcome party, we fully embraced a nautical Maryland theme, complete with blue striped runners, rattan chargers, and abundant blue hydrangeas adorning everything from the stationery to the centerpieces. An orange crush bar, decked out with vibrant orange decor, added a lively touch to the festivities. The couple’s cherished pups played a starring role as wooden laser-cut place cards, guiding guests to their seats with whimsical charm.

A delightful surprise awaited the groom in the form of a groom’s cake showcasing his favorite pastimes: fishing and duck hunting. As the evening unfolded under the open sky, guests reveled in al fresco dining and mingling by the water’s edge. Bistro lights cast a warm glow over the scene while a talented guitar player provided a melodic backdrop, creating the perfect ambiance for the kick off to this celebratory weekend!

Rehearsal dinner bridal portraits with Kir 2 Ben photography on the waterfront at Brittland ManorWelcome party bridal portraits of bride and groom with signature drinks on the waterfront at Brittland Manor Rehearsal dinner bridal portraits on the waterfront at Brittland ManorBrittland Manor hosts this beautiful welcome party rehearsal dinner to kick off this nautical pastel wedding weekend A family style table set with nautical details for this waterfront rehearsal dinnerNautical welcome party rehearsal dinner with blue and white details to kick off the wedding weekend Boho nautical table details including blue striped linens, rattan placemats, white hydrangeas, and personalized place cards in the shape of the couple's adorable dogThis wedding weekend rehearsal dinner welcome party is full of personalized details including a custom crested donned on the cups and koozies for drinks, and laser engraved place cards in the shape of the couple's beloved dog Signature Drink: Orange crush bar The bride and groom pose for a portraits in front of the custom themed Orange Crush bar while they grab a signature drink: Orange CrushCustom cups for the wedding weekend with bridal detailsBeer and wine kept cold on ice in an opti sailboat with blue and white hydrangeas Rehearsal dinner photography | welcome party photography | wedding weekend photography coverage Guests arrive at the waterfront for a welcome party rehearsal dinnerBridal portraits on the waterfront at the Rehearsal Dinner welcome party | white jumpsuit | bridal era outfits | little white dress | bridal jumpsuitBride, groom, and flower girlAn aerial view of the rehearsal dinner space with a family style table set upWedding weekend rehearsal dinner welcome party with Eastern Shore Tents and Events rental chairs with table and nautical linens  Passed appetizers at the rehearsal dinner on the waterfront Groom's cake featuring a mallard duck and the groom's love of the Eastern ShoreBerry tart wedding dessert | Bite sized wedding dessert Orange crush signature drinks with custom frosted wedding cupsCustom place cards feature the couple's dogs and guests named laser engravedBridal party portraits at the welcome party rehearsal dinner The bride celebrates the beginning of her wedding weekend with her bridesmaids and a signature drink Guests enjoy the couple's signature orange crush in a custom frosted cup to commemorate the wedding weekend Acoustic guitar music for the guests' entertainment at the welcome party and rehearsal dinner to kick off the Wedding Weekend for Niki and ZachRehearsal dinner desserts: berry tarts and chocolate cakeRehearsal dinner wedding photography | bridal era outfits | bridal jumpsuitThe bride and groom celebrate their wedding weekend with a welcome party to greet the guests and kick off the festivities, with bistro lights creating a romantic atmosphere for the rehearsal dinner on the lawn

 

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Photos courtesy of Kir Tuben Photography

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