Seaside Bride

05/19/2026

Shedding the more infamous aspects of its reputation, elopement is no longer viewed as a risky final resort for couples separated by circumstance. The image of runaway lovers fleeing together in secret has become more fiction than reality, and nowadays, elopement has grown into a permissible alternative to the conventional, full-scale wedding.

Given the celebration’s long list of traditions, expenses, and lofty expectations, many couples are opting for a more simplified elopement or micro-wedding that prioritizes the most essential part: each other. Couples planning a destination wedding to the Delmarva coast will find a breadth of vendors that can not only accommodate a more exclusive guest list, but also have an expertise in services suited to intimate, small-scale weddings.

Head to our website to read more!

Featured Vendors:
The Inn At Canal Square
Hopkins Heartland
Hand and Arrow Photography
Sweet Disposition Dessert co.
Barefoot Beach Bride

Features Coastal Elope: A Delmarva coast guide to elopements and micro-weddings By Seaside Bride, 07 April, 2026 Coastal elope: a delmarva coast guide to elopements and micro-weddings Written by Cori Burcham | Banner Photo by Rachel Sea Photography Shedding the more infamous aspects of its reputatio...

05/06/2026

Submissions for the 2026/27 issue of Seaside Bride Magazine are still OPEN!

We’re looking for weddings that tell a story. Celebrations both intimate and grand, bursting with personality, thoughtful details, and beautiful design. If it’s stylish, heartfelt, and unforgettable, we want to see it.

Please submit full gallery links to: [email protected]

While our roots remain strong in Delaware, our coverage now extends across a broader coastal region, including: Sussex County (DE), Worcester County (MD), Wicomico County (MD), and Dorchester County (MD).

For complete submission guidelines, visit the Submissions page under the Contact tab on our website.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be featured in the 2026/27 issue of Seaside Bride Magazine!

04/01/2026

What do you think of the "second look" outfit trend? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇

"In the modern era, a single dress has had to fit the criteria for an entire wedding day. The classy bride had to compromise comfort for style in a sculpted bodice and cathedral-length train, while the bride who loved to dance worried how her singular dress would accommodate sweat and leg movement.

It’s safe to say the wedding world is changing, and so are the outfits. In recent years, there has been a growing shift toward wedding-day “second looks,” or reception outfit changes. It has become especially popular amongst brides, but grooms are starting to catch on to the trend as well."

Head to our website for the full story!

Featured Photographers:
Photos by Brittany Lauren
Kimberly F. Denn Photo
Crystal Finnegan Photography

Features Taking a Second Look By Seaside Bride, 01 April, 2026 Taking a Second Look: The Trending Wedding-Reception Outfit Change Written by Ava Lindia, Intern In the modern era, a single dress has had to fit the criteria for an entire wedding day. The classy bride had to compromise comfort for styl...

03/17/2026

"Dani Winters was a farm girl who left home to explore the world, claimed her part in it, and then came back home to grow. Today, she is the owner of Winters Farm Florals, a full-service floral business that honors tradition and innovation."

Head to our website to learn more about Winters Farm Florals and see a gorgeous styled shoot photographed by Heartbeat Branding Co.

Features Winters Farm Florals By Taryn King, 17 March, 2026 Winters Farm Florals: Hand Sown, Hand Grown, With Love Written by Taryn King | Photography by Heartbeat Branding Co. Dani Winters was a farm girl who left home to explore the world, claimed her part in it, and then came back home to grow. T...

03/10/2026

On this warm, gorgeous day, we're reminded of all the summer weddings just around the corner! Julie and Greg's was one of our favorites featured in last year's print edition. Head to our website to see all their beautiful details!

Arbor Lane Studios
Signatures at Bayside
Styled.
Mill Stream Farm BakeStudio
Darling Wedding Productions
Tifferson's Beauty & Wellness Center
Beauty by Jacs
Truly Engaging
Sandals Bridal
Birdy Grey
BOSS
Generation Tux
Kirk Jewelers
Park Place Jewelers
Jolly Trolley
Jor Lin Tour and Charters

Real Weddings Julie & Greg By Seaside Bride, 03 March, 2026 Wedding Date: September 28, 2024 Wedding Song: Love Of My Life - Harry Styles No. of Guests: 125 Colors: Peach fuzz & olive green, with pops of blue and purple Theme: Beach Fun & Citrus Puns Photos by Arbor Lane Studios Fun Facts: "First, w...

03/03/2026

Executive Editor, Darin McCann, offers wedding band alternatives to grooms who crave the symbolism, yet for work reasons or otherwise cannot wear the traditional metal band. If you fall into this camp, read on!

Features Men's Ring Alternatives By Darin J. McCann, 18 February, 2026 men's ring alternatives Written by Darin McCann, Executive Editor An eternal loop. For years, the gold wedding band has served as a symbol of the endless and continuous bond of love between two people who have openly pledged thei...

02/24/2026

The snow may be piled up, but here's a sunny reminder of the summer days ahead! Check out Ally & Justin's whimsical, beachy . 🐚🌊

Featured Vendors:
Kimberly F. Denn Photo
BE Videography
Rabbi Susan Shankman
Rehoboth Beach Country Club
Alexandra Nesterak Events
Ritual Floral Studio
Rio Band
Fine Art Beauty
Like the Bird
Monique Lhuillier
Eastern Shore Tents & Events
White Glove Rentals
BBJ Linen
Majestic Photobooth
Two Rivers Chamber Music

Real Weddings Ally & Justin By Seaside Bride, 10 February, 2026 Wedding Date: September 7, 2024 Wedding Song: Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves No. of Guests: 210 Colors: Blue, White, Green & Purple Theme: Whimsical Beachy Photos by Kimberly F. Denn Photography Fun Facts: 1. "Starting with Thursday nigh...

02/24/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

Seaford Historical Society, Seaford, Delaware. Owns and operates the Seaford Museum and the Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation

02/18/2026

Tethered their entire lives through mutual friends and varying locations, Sean and Alyssa came face-to-face for the first time in the early days of high school in 2011. Despite their attraction to each other, timing eluded them throughout school, keeping them in each other’s orbit but never single at the same time. During a rare Delaware snowstorm, they both joined a group of mutual friends to go sledding. "I absolutely hate the cold, so I was miserable for most of it, but afterwards we went to Sean's house and hung out in their game room. This is where Sean kissed me for the first time. I still feel those same butterflies after 10 years together."

Head to our website to read more!

Featured Vendors:
Crystal Finnegan Photography
Willowbrook Weddings
Laina Elizabeth Events
Skyline Catering LLC
Sweet Melissa
Styled.
DJ Hype
1makeupman
Formal Affairs Delaware
Janvier Jewelers
Staghead Designs
Coastal Tented Events
Tru by Hilton

Features A Delaware Love Story By Seaside Bride, 27 January, 2026 A Delaware Love Story Written by Taryn King | Photos by Crystal Finnegan Photography Tethered their entire lives through mutual friends and varying locations, Sean and Alyssa came face-to-face for the first time in the early days of h...

02/15/2026

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