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Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses – A Beautiful Oceanfront “I Do!”

June 13, 2025

Colby & Patrick’s oceanfront wedding day is giving us all the summer vibes, and totally elevating what a waterfront wedding on the Shore can be! With the help of Alison to the Altar, who also designed the florals for this gorgeous day, their celebration was one for the books. We are loving everything about this, from the blossoming buds that somehow match the invitation suite perfectly, to the big, beautiful bow accenting Colby’s dress. You know we love a moment for the men too, and with Patrick sporting a classic black suit with a colorful floral pocket square, how could this day even get any prettier? Answer: It can’t! It’s as pretty as our prettiest dreams!

Wedding day details with a floral invitation suite and loose florals for a beautiful flatlay designed by Alison to the Altar and captured by Kristine Tustin

From the Alison, Alison to the Altar Planning & Florals:

Colby & Patrick (and Dolly) have fond memories of the beach, spending g time here in the summer. Colby spent her High School years on the shore. Their first look spot was where they got engaged! They had recently moved to Florida and wanted to have a non traditional wedding with their feet in the sand! For their reception they wanted to do “different” and fun. They are big lovers of bar food and hanging out. That’s how Micky Finns came about.

The reception was cocktail style with buttered food and one taco station. There was a candy bar set up as well. The last hour of their cocktail party had flat bread pizzas. The room was set up for mingling. The view is breathtaking with views of the inlet, the marina and sunsets to die for.

The day turned out better than anyone imagined and it is now a favorite spot I suggest to my couples.

the wedding bands and engagement ring are on display in the bridal suite in a sandy velvet ring box, the engagement ring is a classic and elegant oval cut ring on a simple gold band  Getting ready photography by Kristine Tustin captures the wedding dress on display and bride in beautiful white lace pajama set Wedding gown hanging on display ahead of the wedding with a beautiful bow accenting the open back style satin dress wedding day details including a personalized vow book and the bride's pink perfume bottle wedding day footwear includes bridal slippers for getting ready, and dusty blue heels for the wedding ceremony and reception Mother of the bride in bright pink helps her daughter into her stunning and sleek wedding gown The bride is wearing gorgeous dusty blue block heals with a beautiful bow on the toes  Wedding day first look with dad and brothers Wedding day family portraits The bride is sporting a stunning satin gown with a beautiful bow accenting the open back style of the dress An adorable flower dog joins the bride and groom for portraits by Kristine Tustin The couple's adorable dog joins for a family portrait before the wedding ceremony Bridal portraits on the bayside of Ocean City MD the bride and groom exchange private vows before their beachside ceremony in Ocean City Bridal portraits | first look captured by Kristine Tustin Family portraits by Kristine Tustin Photography in Ocean City MD Family wedding portraits captured by Kristine Tustin Photography in Ocean City MD Alison to the Altar designed stunning altar floral arrangements with whimsical colors, pops of greenery, and white roses Blue hydrangeas and white roses with pops of daisies and greenery in a beautiful altar arrangement by Alison to the Altar florals  The groom, barefoot in the sand, sporting a floral pocket square makes his way to the ceremony site to meet his soon to be wife Barefoot flower girls lead the way for a beautiful bride with adorable white floral baskets The bride is escorted down her sandy aisle by both her mother and father to meet her soon to be husband wedding ceremony coordinated by Alison to the Altar and captured by Kristine Tustin Photography in Ocean City MD An ocean front wedding ceremony in the sand on the beaches of Ocean City MD guests witness a beautiful oceanfront wedding ceremony at the Ocean City Inlet The bride and groom seal their newly minted marriage with a kiss on the beach in Ocean City MD Pinterest worthy bridal portraits captured during a barefoot ceremony in ocean city MD the bride and groom share a kiss in the aisle as they leave the ceremony as husband and wife A beautiful arch of florals frames the ceremony site for the bride and groom on the beaches of Ocean City Bridal portraits captured by Kristine Tustin on the beaches of Ocean City Maryland the bride and groom are all smiles following their gorgeous oceanfront nuptials, captured by Kristine Tustin in Ocean City MD The groomsmen have a blast with the formal portraits creating a football field in the sand A variety of pastel colored taper candles light the night at Micky Fins for a fun reception on the waterfront the bride's bouquet includes white roses, eucalyptus, and pops of color with baby's breath The sweetheart table is donned with a pink linen to match the beautiful pastel florals setting the scene for a romantic evening of celebration for the bride and groom A single tier, heart shaped wedding cake iced with the wedding date is looking delicious on a pink cake table at this Ocean City MD reception The bar is set up for a fun evening of drinks and dancing decorate with scattered bud vases by Alison to the Altar an eye catching floral arrangement is front and center on the table with taper candles to create a romantic ambiance beautiful blooms with pastel colors are scattered around the reception site in gorgeous cut class bud vases Gold details with scattered bud vases by Alison to the Altar Personalized wedding day details included drink decor made up of the couple's initials The newlyweds get a sneak peak at their reception space after Alison to the Altar has worked her magic to make it beautiful Bridal bouquet by Alison to the Altar Bridal portraits in Ocean City MD light and airy wedding photography in Ocean City MD The beautiful bride smiles in excitement of her newly minted marriage during a portrait session on the docks in Ocean City MD Bridal portraits of the newlyweds by Kristine Tustin Photography Floral pocket square by Alison to the Altar Ocean City MD Wedding Photography Bridal portraits on the waterfront in Ocean City MD by Kristine Tustin Photography The newlyweds share a private moment to be present in the moment after their oceanfront ceremony before making their way to the beachside reception Kristine Tustin photography captured lots of smiles during this wedding reception in Ocean City MD The bride and groom make a grand entrance to their reception for their first appearance as Mr. and Mrs. and celebrate with the ceremonial first dance as husband and wife guests enjoy a casual wedding reception with ocean views in Ocean City MD The bride and groom cut the ceremonial first slice of their wedding cake in Ocean City MD a heart shaped cutting cake with the wedding date iced on top is displayed in a unique flatlay with a beautiful cake cutter

Planning, Design, & Florals by Alison to the Altar

Photography by Christine Tustin

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