Life’s better at the beach! Our bride Stephanie spent her summers on the sandy shores of Long Beach Island. When it came time for her wedding day, she decided to throw an elegant celebration inspired by her favorite place on earth. We’re in love with the incredible floral moments by MDS Floral Designs and have a sweet spot for beach-inspired details like oyster shells as escort cards and gift bags with saltwater taffy! The love of the day radiates through the beautiful imagery by Susan Elizabeth Photography. Take a trip to LBI in the full gallery.
From Susan Elizabeth Photography… Steph’s family had spent their summers on Long Beach Island long before she was even born! No place on Earth meant as much to her. It was decided that Steph, her maid of honor and sister, Carolyn, and their mother, Donna, would begin the planning for the wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club!
The inspiration and design of the wedding was nautical elegance. Steph wanted to make sure that all the pieces of her favorite place were incorporated. The seating cards were oyster shells in sandboxes and the gift bags included LBI’s famous saltwater taffy!
The bride shared her best advice, “Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s just a day. All things won’t go as planned and that’s OK! I never threw my bouquet at my wedding but looking back, I’m glad! I spent the whole night on the dance floor!”
Photography: Susan Elizabeth Photography | Cinematography: Greg Hoffman Wedding Films | Florist: MDS Floral Designs | Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal | Wedding Dress: Mikaella Bridal | Cake: Carlo's Bakery | Invitations: Paper Source | Reception Venue: Mallard Island Yacht Club | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Kleinfeld Bridal | DJ: Ebe Amsterdam | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Beauty: Beach House Spa