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Waterfront Romance and an Intimate Ceremony at Queenstown Harbor

March 23, 2026

Sam & Chris planned a picture-perfect day with true intentionality, and we love to see it.

Right off the bat, Sam was stunning in a lace gown and elegant veil, seamlessly matching the picturesque vibes of their waterfront wedding day. Donning beautiful blue and white hydrangeas, with lots of pops of Eastern Shore details, the two met at the altar for a truly unique and fabulous celebration to start their new chapter as husband and wife.

For their intimate waterfront ceremony, these sweethearts had their priest move around the site instead of remaining at the altar for the duration. And honestly, we think it’s kind of iconic. After starting off with a blessing from the center of the ceremony site, he then moved off-center for readings, before joining guests in the aisle for the vows. Not only is this a unique take on a ceremony plan, with details to ensure it was deeply meaningful for the bride and groom as well as guests, but makes for absolutely incredible opportunities for the photographer to capture the perfect shot of the bride and groom through each moment. These are going on our vision board under “ceremony photo goals!” for sure!

And all of this before party time?! You already know this reception was one for the books too.

A bride in a lace gown holding a bouquet and a groom in a light blue jacket stand on a dock by water, smiling and laughing, with tall grasses and leafy trees in the background.

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In the other, they walk hand-in-hand, the bride in a lace dress and veil, the groom in a light blue jacket.A wedding party poses happily outside a gray house. The bride and groom stand in the center, kissing, while bridesmaids in blue dresses and groomsmen in suits cheer and raise bouquets around them.Two photos: On the left, a bride in a white lace dress stands smiling beside a bridesmaid in a blue dress. On the right, the bride smiles with two bridesmaids in blue dresses, all holding white and blue flower bouquets.A bride in a white dress and veil stands outdoors, smiling with five bridesmaids in various shades of blue dresses. They all hold bouquets of white flowers and greenery, with trees and bushes in the background.Two side-by-side photos: On the left, three men in suits and dress shoes walk across a lawn, smiling. 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MESW FEATURED VENDORS
Venue | Queenstown Harbor
Catering | Queenstown Harbor
Rentals | Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals

ADDITIONAL VENDORS
Photography | Taylor Webster Photography
DJ | DJ Syck Turtle
H&MU | Infinity Artistry

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