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Whitney Schoch + Jeremy Reed
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Brittany Thomas Photography
WEDDING DATE: October 22, 2022
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 106
FAVE DETAIL: THEIR NEWFIE’S CUSTOM TUX
YEARS GO BY
Whitney met Jeremy the summer after her freshman year of college. He was a bar back at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach, where Whitney was working as a hostess. They occasionally chatted on social media, but it wasn’t until many years later that the pair reunited while Whitney was out on a run in Wilmington.
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Guests raved about the beef tenderloin entree prepared by Chesapeake Chefs, but Whitney’s favorite food item at her wedding was the late night snack: fried chicken and pickles.
THE SMALL BOAT SHED
As a college student, Whitney fell in love with the town of St. Michaels, so it didn’t take the pair long to nail it down as the setting for their wedding. They thought the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with its waterfront appointment and captivating stories of shipbuilding and oystering would be just the place.
FALL COLORS
Whitney selected a neutral palette that matched the season: taupe, burgundy, hunter green, mustard, and cream.
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Whitney’s something blue was a sapphire ring that belonged to her late grandmother. “I loved that I could wear it on my wedding day, even though she could not be there,” she says.
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A CRAB BAG
Whitney’s parents assembled welcome boxes comprised of Eastern Shore favorites: Rise Up coffee, Utz crab chips, and crab-themed beers. Her sister pitched in, too, creating homemade cookie favors for every guest that she decorated to look like blue crabs. “This was the most special gift for our wedding,” Whitney says.
A SUITE FOR THE NEWF
The couple’s biggest splurge was their suite at the Inn at Perry Cabin. “We had the most gorgeous room with extraordinary sunrise views over the water,” Whitney says. The Inn was not only pet-friendly but also provided Whitney and Jeremy’s Newfoundland Bruce with toys and a dog menu. The humans, meanwhile, partook in the Inn’s myriad activities: golf, biking, the spa, and boating.
PERFECT PLANNER
Hiring wedding planner Sara Reynolds was “the best decision” Whitney made. “Sara has style, brilliance, and organization,” Whitney says. She managed everything from day-of-logistics to finding the cutest signs for the couple’s signature drinks, which were named after their pets. “My wedding day was perfect because of her,” Whitney says.
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SUPER [MAKEUP] MAN
Whitney’s hair and makeup vendor, 1MakeupMan, saved the day after her original vendor fell through just weeks before her wedding. “Russell Borns and his team were so genuine and dedicated,” Whitney says. “They were even able to fit a trial in last minute.”
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THE DETAILS
Bride’s gown: Jenny Yoo (designer) + Jennifer’s Bridal (shop) Bride’s hair + makeup: 1MakeupMan Bridesmaid dresses: Azazie Caterer: Chesapeake Chefs Calligraphy: MollyZCalligraphy Design + planning: Sara Reynolds Events Entertainment: Classical Guitar Ceremonies (ceremony) + My DeeJay (reception) Florist: Ritual Floral Studio Paper goods: Minted Photography: Brittany Thomas Photography Rentals: Eastern Shore Tents and Events, Select Event Group, and Pretty Little Wedding Co. Rings: A.R. Morris Stationery: Minted Venue: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
