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Mariska and Austin’s Waterfront Wedding Celebration, with a Reception Surprise!

July 2, 2025

Mariska & Austin celebrated the sweetest wedding day with the help of the dream team that is Island Creek Events! Starting the day off with a beautiful church ceremony, before heading to the waterfront of the Chesapeake Bay to celebrate in style, these lovebirds had the day of their lives. The Eastern Shore details have us absolutely obsessed, from the watercolor details in the invitation suite to the pops of blue from the florals to the shoes! Mariska, already breathtaking in modern but classic wedding gown with a stunning veil, surprised guests with a new look during the reception, sporting a new do. That’s right, instead of a reception dress, this bride got a reception haircut! And we are here for it!

Two photos show blue heels, bridal and groom rings, wedding invitations with a crab illustration, a pearl necklace, and instant photos on a wooden bench. The beach-themed invites mention Austin and Michelle’s waterfront wedding by Island Creek Events. A pair of blue womens shoes with jeweled embellishments, perfect for a wedding gown, rest on a white window ledge above a framed vintage map. Soft light enters through the window. Seven women sit and chat together on the steps of a brick house with the number 803 above the door. Relaxed and cheerful, they enjoy each others company on the front porch, reminiscent of friends gathering after an Island Creek Events wedding.Two photos: At Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, a man in a tuxedo smiles, leaning on a balcony railing. On the right, another man helps him put on a suit jacket, with greenery and water in the background. A bride in a white gown smiles as friends help her get ready on her wedding day at Island Creek Events, in a bedroom with a mirror and framed photos. One friend wears a green dress, another is in a blue floral outfit. A bride in a white satin gown with a long train stands in a bedroom at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, adjusting her dress before her waterfront wedding. The room has wooden floors and framed pictures on the wall. A woman in a white dress sits on stairs, smiling as she puts on blue high-heeled shoes—a joyful moment from a waterfront wedding. The side-by-side collage captures different angles of this special Island Creek Events wedding memory. A bride in a white wedding dress smiles joyfully as she walks down a staircase at Island Creek Events, holding her gown. Framed pictures line the wall, and bright natural light fills this beautiful wedding moment. A bride in a white gown and veil shares joyful moments with an older man in a tuxedo on a brick porch at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, smiling, embracing, and holding hands outside a white house—perfect for Island Creek Events.

A bride in a white wedding dress stands smiling between an older woman in a blue traditional dress and an older man in a suit, all posing together outside a brick house after their beautiful waterfront wedding. Four women walk together outside on a sunny day; one in a white wedding dress is assisted by three others in formal dresses, near houses and green lawns, capturing the spirit of an Island Creek Events waterfront wedding. A groom stands at the front of a church with his groomsmen lined up behind him, all dressed in black tuxedos. Stained glass windows and wooden pews set the scene for this beautiful Island Creek Events wedding at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. A groom stands at the altar with his groomsmen, wiping his face emotionally, while a bride in a beautiful wedding gown enters the church arm-in-arm with her father, as guests look on and smile. A bride in a stunning wedding gown, holding a bouquet, walks down the aisle arm-in-arm with an older man in a suit, surrounded by guests at an Island Creek Events ceremony in a beautifully decorated church. A bride in a white gown and veil stands at the altar with her father and groom during a heartfelt ceremony by Island Creek Events. Bridesmaids and groomsmen look on as the Bridal and Groom share this touching church moment near a large crucifix. A bride and groom kneel and pray together at an altar in a church, surrounded by statues and a floral arrangement. Sunlight filters through stained glass above a painting, capturing the intimate beauty of their wedding with Island Creek Events. The Bridal and Groom share a kiss at the altar of a church, with a large crucifix and stained glass windows in the background. The bride wears a long white gown and veil; the groom is in a black suit. A bridal and groom share a dramatic dip and kiss in the aisle of a church. The bride holds a bouquet, guests smile and clap, with stained glass windows and a large crucifix offering a stunning backdrop reminiscent of a Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay celebration. Three images of a woman in a flowing white wedding gown outdoors near a body of water; she poses gracefully on grass, with trees and water in the background, holding part of her dress—capturing the elegance of Island Creek Events. A Bridal and Groom embrace on grass by a calm waterfront at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, the bride in a stunning wedding gown and the groom in a crisp white jacket, with trees and a distant shoreline as their backdrop. A bride in a stunning wedding gown and her groom embrace and smile for the camera during their waterfront wedding, with trees and a sparkling lake creating a picturesque outdoor backdrop. A bride and groom kiss outdoors in a stunning wedding gown, their wedding party cheering around them—bridesmaids in pastel dresses and groomsmen in black tuxedos—all standing on green grass under a partly cloudy sky. A bride in a stunning wedding gown and groom share a kiss outdoors as their wedding party, styled by Island Creek Events, smiles beside them on a grassy lawn with the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in the background. A joyful wedding party poses outdoors on green grass at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay; the bride in a white dress and groom in a black suit kiss and dip, surrounded by cheering bridesmaids and groomsmen under a partly cloudy sky. A bride and groom stand close together outdoors, smiling and gazing at each other in a beautiful wedding gown, surrounded by friends in formalwear, all looking happy and celebrating an unforgettable day with Island Creek Events.A group of men in black tuxedos walk together on a dock by the water under a partly cloudy sky, with a sailboat in the background, capturing the elegant spirit of a waterfront wedding. A group of women in colorful dresses, including a bride in a white gown, stand together laughing on a dock near the water under a blue sky at a Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay wedding by Island Creek Events. A group of women in colorful dresses stand together on a pier by the water, smiling and laughing under a partly cloudy sky at a vibrant waterfront wedding. A bride in a stunning wedding gown and her groom stand closely together on a balcony, overlooking the serene waterfront at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, with a grand white building and sparkling water in the background. A display easel holds a large sign with a black-and-white photo of the bridal and groom laughing while sharing food at a table. Text above reads August 17, 2024 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay and below, Austin & Mariska. Three photos show a formal outdoor gathering at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, with guests in evening attire mingling by a fountain, near a stone fireplace, and the bridal and groom seated at round tables under flowering trees. A bride in a white gown wipes her eyes while smiling guests in formal attire stand around her at an outdoor Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay wedding. The atmosphere is lively and joyful, with people engaged in conversation. A bridal and groom in white formal attire cut and share a piece of their white tiered wedding cake, smiling and celebrating together at their wedding reception table. A white frosted wedding cake topped with five red cherries and a Bridal and Groom figurine holding hands, with a short message in black icing on top—perfect for Island Creek Events. A woman sits in a chair with a white cape while another woman styles her long dark hair in a well-lit room at Island Creek Events, preparing for the bridal and groom celebration. Three photos capture different moments of the process. A pair of blue jeweled Manolo Blahnik flats and a bottle of foundation rest on white tulle fabric, ready for a stunning waterfront wedding at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay.

Vendors

Planning & Design | Island Creek Events
Dessert | Bay Country Bakery

Photos courtesy of Lexie Zook Photo & Film

 

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My journey with My Eastern Shore Wedding began back in my high school and college years as a creative intern, where I absolutely fell in love with the boundless creativity the wedding industry offers. Over the years, I moved into roles as a community manager and Media Director, and each position deepened my appreciation for the artistry and joy that weddings bring. Now, as the Owner and Editor in Chief, I feel so honored to keep celebrating the beauty of the Eastern Shore, both as my home and as a stunning wedding venue. It's a joy to inspire others as they plan their dream days. For me, the true beauty of this work lies in being part of those moments of pure happiness and helping create lasting memories for couples on their special day.

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