Cape May Beach Wedding: Surfboard Guest Book & Vibrant Florals

Happy couple posing with surfboards on beach wedding

Guest books are a must for every wedding. Not only do they make a great keepsake, they’re the perfect place for your friends and family to leave their good wishes for you as a couple and even some words of wisdom for your journey ahead. But these days, a standard book simply won’t do. Couples are thinking outside the box and creating some cool guest book alternatives that really add to the wedding design–take this beach wedding in Cape May where the couple had their friends and family sign a surfboard!

For their beachy wedding, Kierstin and Matt trusted Laura Ashley Events to bring their vision to life. The day started with a touching ceremony at Willow Creek Winery and then the couple made their way to the beach with their loved ones for a fun laid-back reception. They kept the design bright and sunny with these vibrant florals by Devon & Pinkett. Emily Wren Photography captured every special moment and all of the fun details from the “find your beach” escort card display to the surprise “his and hers” surfboard gift exchange. Keep reading to hear more from Emily Wren Photography about this beautiful day at the beach!

Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral details

Diamond wedding rings displayed on a colorful flower bouquet
Stunning Badgley Mischka bridal heels with crystal embellishments

Pink peony and rose bouquet on soft fabric background

Stunning lace wedding gown and bridal shoes displayed

Bride getting dressed in wedding gown by bridesmaids

Bride with a bouquet in lace dress smiling at her wedding

Bride and bridesmaids holding pink bouquets smiling

Grooms flat lay with shoes tie watch and sunglasses

Groom in suit tying his leather dress shoes indoors

Mother pins boutonniere on smiling groom for his wedding

Groom in suit poses with surfboard for wedding photo

Surf’s Up

Bride walks down the aisle with her father at church

Kierstin and Matt are both athletic, and really enjoy surfing, so much so that it became a theme woven throughout their wedding day! Without planning it, they surprised each other with the same gift on the morning of their wedding–a surfboard! After getting ready with their bridal parties, they headed to the Our Lady Star of the Sea church in downtown Cape May for their first glimpse of one another as Kiersten walked down the aisle.

Bride and groom kissing at church wedding ceremony

Newlyweds exit church aisle after their wedding ceremony

Newlyweds kiss outside church wedding party cheers

Happy bride and groom embracing on their wedding day

Bride and groom holding hands at outdoor wedding venue

Bride and groom embrace in a lavender field on their wedding

A Chill Reception

Rustic wedding surfboard guestbook and barrel table decor

Afterward, at their portrait session on the beach, surfers coasted past them in the background, making a perfect setting for these two beach babes! The bright, colorful blooms and vibrant peonies by Devon & Pinkett added more summer flair to their decor, which complemented their unique guest book–a surfboard! They ushered guests outside for late-night snacks at a food truck before their sparkler sendoff.

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