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PRO TIP

Select chairs with
dual purposes.
Choose a chair that
you can use for both
the ceremony and
reception—but make
sure your venue can
accommodate a well-
hidden changeover
during cocktails. The
labor cost for this
(whether it’s via a caterer
or rental company) will
more than likely be less
than getting two different
sets of chairs.

Source: theknot.com

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Business Name Address Phone Web
Delmarvalous Photos Serving Delmarva (443) 497-1512
DJ VO Entertainment Georgetown, DE 19947 (302) 245-7028 www.delmarvalousphotos.com
MVZ Productions Dagsboro, DE 19939 (302) 841-1297
www.djvoentertainment.com
Shore Photobooth Serving Delmarva (443) 736-0204
Sincerely, The Kitchens Laurel, DE 19956 www.mvzproductions.com/
photo-booth-rentals

www.shorephotoboothco.com

www.sincerelythekitchens.com/
photo-booth

Rentals - Restroom Trailer PO Box 123, (302) 684-4221 www.cleandelaware.com/portable-toilets
Clean Delaware Milton, DE 19968
(302) 703-7035 www.lewesletteringco.com
Stationery / Invitations 112 Front St,
Lewes Lettering Co. Lewes, DE 19958 (866) 913-6999 or www.atlanticlimode.com
(302) 644-6999 www.firststatetrolley.com
Transportation 34821 Derrickson Dr,
Atlantic Transportation Services Rehoboth Beach, DE 19973 (302) 515-5082
First State Trolley Company 32099 Conleys Chapel Rd,
Jolly Trolley Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 644-0400 www.jollytrolley.com
Limousine Unlimited Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 284-1100 www.limousineunlimited.net
Surf Side Limousine Services 12600 S Dupont Hwy,
Felton, DE 19943 (302) 945-7175 www.surfsidelimo.com
Travel Agent 24832 John J Williams Hwy,
Bethany Travel | Dream Vacations Millsboro, DE 19966 (302) 933-0955 www.bethanytravel.net

28436 DuPont Blvd,
Millsboro, DE 19966

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from ceremony to slumber,
we invite you to experience the

~ Virden Center in Lewes ~

for an unforgettable wedding weekend

The Virden Center’s f lexible space, tented patio, and expansive grounds enable
us to specialize in indoor/outdoor festive affairs with activities like lawn games

or badminton. Our onsite lodging makes it easy for everyone to relax and
enjoy the moment together, long into the evening, while staying in one location.

Tour our unique coastal venue with one of our event specialists, and allow us
the honor of hosting your special day.

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ask a vendor

Photo: Sam Ellis / Bounce House: Pretty Little Wedding Co.

Dana Ferreri of 5) Having someone to tell you not to worry to me with unrealistic ideas, and I do not
Retro Events & about all the “advice” and “you have to hesitate to give them my honest feedback.
Catering do xyz” that friends and family constantly
offer, basically general peace of mind with a Whether proposal planning or
What does your booking little therapy mixed in. wedding planning, where are
process look like? some of the cool places your
What is the first step you job has taken you?
I offer custom full-service or partial recommend a bride takes
planning options so when a client inquires, I after booking her venue? Obviously, when the weather is great,
schedule a call with them to discuss where it’s pretty nice to spend a day outside
they are in the process and assess a flat I suggest they look over the remaining overlooking the ocean at Fort Miles or Big
rate from there. budget, take some time to really think Chill Beach Club, but we also have some
about how they want their wedding day to truly stunning private homes in the area.
What are the perks of booking feel and what’s most important to them,
a wedding planner? and then figure out how to best allocate the What is your favorite wedding
budget to get the most bang for their buck. trend for 2022?
1) Vendor referrals and inside information
that help you cut costs you would never What is something special you Flower men.
think about. 2) Having someone to talk you are able to offer your clients?
through the process and review contracts. What is the question you get
3) Having someone help you figure out a My 25+ years of restaurant/hospitality asked most as a wedding
realistic timeline so that things run smoothly experience makes me a little different in planner?
and you get the most out of your day 4) the sense that I am focused on the logisitics
Having someone onsite that day to make rather than just the pretty things. I’m I get all kinds of weird and random
sure everyone knows where to be and when, focused on the potential pitfalls, like making questions. I find that people don’t even
avoiding any general chaos or confusion. sure people are comfortable with the rain know what to ask, but by far the most
plan (even though they don’t want to think common thing I hear from people at the
about it), making sure they have adequate
restrooms, parking, etc. Couples often come

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end of almost every inital consult call is SOhlodael
“Wow I feel so much better now, I was
freaking out and feeling overwhelmed” or Gourmet
“hat’s so helpful, I didn’t think of that.” Food Truck

With COVID19 affecting the Fine Dining
wedding industry so greatly,
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my normal advice: Think about what the
most important elements of the day are for
you and get comfortable with the idea that
the plan may need to be altered. Don’t start
contracting with vendors before you have a
solid plan in place. And, never pay a vendor in
full more than 30 days before the wedding.

Design: Styled

Make Your Own
Wedding Band
Workshop

For couples who
want to create truly
meaningful bands
for one another.

For More Information and Scheduling:
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Business Name Address Phone Web

Venue 99 Ocean View Parkway, (302) 539-3707 www.addysea.com/weddings
Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn Bethany Beach, DE 19930 (302) 645-1751
(302) 227-2511 www.alpost17.com
American Legion Post 17 113 American Legion Rd, (302) 227-6363
Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-7777 www.AtlanticSandsHotel.com
Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference
Center 1 Baltimore Ave, www.townofdeweybeach.com/
Beach - Dewey Beach Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 BeachWeddingRequestForm
www.ci.lewes.de.us/DocumentCenter/
Dewey Beach, DE 19971 View/2175/Wedding-Information-FAQ

Beach - Lewes Beach Lewes Beach, DE 19958

since 1960

Professionally outfitting grooms and groomsmen for decades.
Why trust your wedding to just anyone?

• Formal Wear for Rent and Purchase
• Professional Alterations On-Premises - we help you look your best
• Expert Outfit Consultants
• Customer Parking - easy pickup and drop-off
• Wedding Packages - best pricing on Delmarva
• Groomsmen Gifts

Carltons makes it look easy

Call to make your appointment today - (302) 227-7990 x30

31 Rehoboth Avenue - Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 - www.carltonsapparel.com

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Business Name Address Phone Web

Beach - Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 227-6181 option 8 www.cityofrehoboth.com/weddings

Beach Club Event Tent 27099 Coastal Hwy, (302) 842-3331 www.bigchillbeachclub.com
at Big Chill Beach Club Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Bear Trap Dunes 7 Clubhouse Dr, (302) 537-5600 www.beartrapdunes.com/weddings
Ocean View DE 19970

Bella Vista at the Delaware Agricultural 866 North DuPont Hwy, (302) 734-1618 www.agriculturalmuseum.org/bellavista

Museum and Village Dover, DE 19901

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites 99 Hollywood St, (302) 539-3200 www.marriott.com/hotels/event-plan-
Residence Inn Bethany Beach, DE 19930 ning/wedding-planning/rehri-bethany-
beach-ocean-suites-residence-inn

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Business Name Address Phone Web
Biggs Museum of American Art (302) 674-2111 x101 www.biggsmuseum.org
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel | Victoria’s 40 Federal St,
Camp Arrowhead Dover, DE 19901 (302) 227-7169 www.boardwalkplaza.com/weddings
CHEER Community Center
ChickBerry Farms The Boardwalk & Olive Ave, (302) 381-2219 www.camparrowhead.net/weddings
Children’s Beach House | Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Greater Good Events (302) 854-2892 www.cheerde.com/georgetown
Fairfield Inn & Suites 35268 Homestead Way,
Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 930-8884 www.chickberryfarms.com
Grain on the Rocks
Historic Sunnybrae Mansion 20520 Sand Hill Rd, www.greater-good-events.com
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 645-7766 www.marriott.com/hotels/event-plan-
32099 Jestice Farm Rd, (302) 827-1095 ning/wedding-planning/rehfs-fairfield-
Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 393-1777 inn-and-suites-rehoboth-beach

1800 Bay Ave, www.meetatgrain.com/
Lewes, DE 19958 weddings-at-the-rock

19113 Coastal Hwy, www.sunnybraemansion.com
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

43 Cape Henlopen Dr,
Lewes, DE 19958

416 NE 10th ST,
Milford, DE 19963

Hopkins Heartland | The Covered (302) 542-9605 www.hopkinsheartland.com
Bridge Inn | Honey Bee Venue
30249 Fisher Rd,
Lewes, DE 19958

Independence Hall at Independence 23767 Samuel Adams Cir, (302) 548-6348 www.schellbrothers.com/indepen-
Millsboro, DE 19966 (302) 227-6991 dence-hall
Indian River LIfe Saving Station (302) 227-6991 www.destateparks.com/History/
25039 Coastal Hwy, (302) 645-6888 IRLifesavingStation
Indian River Marina at Delaware Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 227-3100 www.destateparks.com/Celebrations
Seashore State Park
Irish Eyes Lewes 39415 Inlet Rd, www.irisheyespub.com/banquet
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Just in Thyme www.justinthymerestaurant.com
213 Anglers Rd,
Lewes, DE 19958

38163 Robinson Dr,
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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Business Name Address Phone Web
(302) 284-4299 www.destateparks.com/Celebrations
Killens Pond Nature Center 5025 Killens Pond Rd,
Felton, DE 19943

Kylan Barn 30603 Dusty Ln, (410) 251-5914 www.kylanbarn.com
Delmar, MD, 21875

Lavender Fields 18864 Coolspring Rd, (302) 684-1514 www.lavenderfieldsde.com
Milton, DE 19968

Lazy L Bed & Breakfast at Willow Creek 16061 Willow Creek Road, (302) 644-7220 www.lazylbandb.com
Lewes, DE 19958

Lewes Historical Society Complex 110 Shipcarpenter St, (302) 645-7670 www.historiclewes.org/about/
Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-7670 private-events
(302) 645-7670
Lewes Life Saving Station | The Lewes 2 Shipcarpenter St, www.historiclewes.org/about/
private-events
Historical Society Lewes, DE 19958
www.historiclewes.org/about/
Lewes Maritime Museum at the Can- 118 Front St, private-events
nonball House | The Lewes Historical Lewes, DE 19958
Society

Lewes Senior Activity Center 310 Nassau Park Road, (302) 645-9293 www.lewesseniorcenter.org
Lewes, DE 19958

Lighthouse Cove Event Center 1301 Coastal Hwy, (302) 581-3314 www.lighthousecoveevents.com/
Dewey Beach, DE 19971 (302) 664-2540 dewey-beach-bayfront-weddings

Mansion Farm Inn 26285 Broadkill Rd, www.mansionfarminn.com
Milton, DE 19968

Maple Dale Country Club 180 Maple Dale Circle, (302) 674-4951 ext 2 www.mapledalecc.com
Dover, DE 19904

Marvel Carriage Museum 510 S Bedford St, (302) 855-9660 www.marvelmuseum.com
Georgetown, DE 19947

Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234 29265 Marshy Hope Way, (302) 539-9981 www.facebook.com/OceanviewVFW
Ocean View, DE 19970

Millsboro Fire Company 109 E State St, (302) 934-8359 www.millsborofire.com/page/hallrental
Millsboro, DE 19966

Mulligan’s Pointe 22426 Sussex Pines Rd, (302) 856-6283 www.mulliganspointe.com/weddings
Georgetown, DE 19947

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Lewes, Delaware

The perfect setting for your special day

in an historic year-round town located near beautiful bay and ocean
beaches. Inns, Motels, B&Bs and Restaurants offer banquet space and
off-premises catering.

Consider all the aspects of the perfect wedding venue before 302-645-8073 | 877-465-3937 | www.leweschamber.com
choosing one, like where your out-of-town guests will stay,
parking and/or transportation, what’s included, and always stick
to your budget.

Customized Weddings
that express your
unique union.

www.teamprecision.com/weddings
[email protected]
571-242-1403

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Business Name Address Phone Web
Nassau Valley Vineyards (302) 645-WINE www.nassauvalley.com
32165 Winery Way, (302) 945-1673 www.alpost28.com
Oak Orchard-Riverdale American Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 841-2229 www.saleroonthebeach.com
Legion Post 28
Salero Ocean Front Venue 31768 Legion Rd, (302) 841-9277 www.seedandsapling.com
Millsboro, DE 19966 (302) 927 - 8368
Seed & Sapling Weddings and Events (302) 858-8271 www.smokeyhollowde.com
8th Floor, Henlopen Hotel,
Smokey Hollow Venue 511 North Boardwalk, www.tssmithandsons.com/events/
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 the-pavillion
T.S. Smith and Sons
246 Clayton Ave.
Frankford De. 19945

37632 Lakeridge Dr,
Selbyville, DE. 19975

Bridgeville, DE 19933

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Business Name Address Phone Web
www.vanderwendeacres.com
The Barn at Vanderwende Acres 22304 Atlanta Rd, (302) 227-5800
Seaford, DE 19973 (302) 436-3400 www.thebellmoor.com/meetings-events/
(302) 227-6991 event-venues
The Bellmoor Inn & Spa 6 Christian St, (302) 644-3377 www.livebayside.com/weddingsande-
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 541-6321 vents
www.destateparks.com/Celebrations
The Clubhouse at Bayside 12021 North Haven Dr,
Selbyville, DE 19975 www.TheInnatCanalSquare.com

The Grove at Holts Landing 39415 Inlet Rd, www.YourOverlookWedding.com
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

The Inn at Canal Square 122 Market St,
Lewes, DE 19958

The Overlook at Fort Miles Museum Cape Henlopen State Park,
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive,
Lewes, DE 19958

The Virden Center at the University of 1155 College Dr, (302) 645-4103 www.conferences.udel.edu/lewes-cam-
pus
Delaware Lewes, DE 19958

The Williams Conference Center 105 State St, (302) 856-5400 x3340 www.millsboro.org/shopcontent.asp?-
Millsboro, DE 19966 type=williams-center

Village Improvement Association | 415 N Boardwalk, (302) 227-1631 www.rehobothbeachvia.org/recep-
Cottage by the Sea Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 tion-venue

Weddings at Baywood by SoDel Con- 32267 Clubhouse Way, (302) 947-9225 www.baywoodweddings.com
cepts Millsboro, DE 19966

Weddings at Ivy & Northbeach 136 Dagsworthy Ave, (302) 227-3888 Ext 126 www.deweybeachweddings.com
Dewey Beach, DE 19971

Weddings by 99 Sea Level Hollywood St & The Boardwalk, (302) 539-0299 www.99sealevel.com/weddings-ban-
Bethany Beach, DE quets-2

Wicomico Civic Center 500 Glen Ave, (410) 548-4900 x125 www.wicomicociviccenter.org/plan-an-
Salisbury, MD 21804 event/weddings

Willowbrook 8275 Cannon Rd (302) 228-0787 www.willowbrookde.com
Bridgeville, DE 19933

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Business Name Address Phone Web

Videographer Seaford, DE 19973 302-569-8855 www.dukesfilms.com
Dukes Films Milford, DE 19963 www.hellosweetiestudios.com/video
Hello Sweetie Studios Milton, DE 19968 (215) 917-2613 www.hunterwillisphoto.com
Hunter Willis Photo Dagsboro, DE 19939 (302) 841-1297 www.mvzproductions.com/f821613918
MVZ Productions Smyrna, DE 19977 (302) 314-9957 www.smartsightindustries.com
Smart Sight Industries Seaford, DE 19973 (888) 511-4595 www.videoinprogress.com
Video In Progress 5 W Greenwing Dr, (302) 490-0733 www.weddingsbypg.com/videography
Weddings by Pastor Gary Milton, DE 19968

PRO TIP

Don’t forget to
soak it all in.

Be present. Take a
minute every now and
then to really breathe,
look at your shiny
new spouse, and be in
the moment. If you’re
not intentional about
this, it will be all too
easy to get swept up in
the cyclone and miss
what the celebration is
really about.

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A Memory

with

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Let us get you there
with a transportation plan
built specifically for your big day.

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Start your lives together in the Lewes Room at Irish Eyes,
a waterfront venue where great food meets personalized service. Located
on the second floor, the Lewes Room boasts an enclosed deck with a

panoramic view of the Lewes Harbor, full service catering, elevator
access and a built in dance floor. From elopements for 2 to parties
of 200, the professional staff at the Lewes Room creates custom
packages for modern couples who want an Insta-worthy setting.

Call today to
schedule a visit!

213 Anglers Road • Lewes, DE 19958 • Phone 302.645.6888 | Cell 302.448.6137
[email protected] • www.irisheyespub.com