Eastern Shore

Chesapeake Bay Wedding is intended as a source of advice and inspiration for those who will soon be tying the knot. Yet it is also a chance for those who might never marry or have been long married — or maybe have tried and found it wasn't for them — to dream a little. Maryland's Eastern Shore is the perfect place to embark on that dream. The venues, the culture, the views and more — it's all right here!

Fur-ever yours

Modern weddings including man’s best friend Story by Stephanie Allen Photos by Heather Ryan Photography It’s a beautiful day for a wedding in Annapolis! Inside the beautiful Governor Calvert House, wedding guests sit and watch as one by one, the bridesmaids saunter down the aisle in their coordinating black gowns, the groomsmen close behind. The groom, Dillon McDonald, is at the altar, ready and waiting for his high school sweetheart’s big entrance. Cue the music! Here come t

Smaller Weddings, Bigger Meaning

Story by Demi Guillory Photos by Venus Queen Photography The year 2020 is ingrained in the memories of many in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for Jennifer Quinn and her husband, Ryan Roche, it also holds great personal significance, marking the very beginning of their love story and journey to becoming wife and husband. “My husband and I met in college, funny enough, in an English class,” Jennifer shared. “We became close friends and after college, we started dating a

A personal touch

Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island goes above and beyond Story by Samantha Graessle Photos Courtesy Wylder Hotel Just south of the quaint, waterfront town St. Michaels, known for its welcoming atmosphere, lies a charming wedding venue: Wylder Hotel on Tilghman Island. The hotel, tucked on a private island on the Chesapeake Bay, sits on a 9 ½ acre historic property with 50 rooms, perfect for hosting family and friends. On top of a scenic coastal property and a private beach, the hot