An Intimate Wedding at Addy Sea: A Coastal Celebration in Bethany Beach

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At Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn, the sea is never more than a few steps away.

A historic property in Bethany Beach, with a wraparound porch that looks straight out to the water and a layout that keeps everything close.

Ciara and Colin were married on the sand, with the shoreline stretching out behind them. Low arrangements of white blooms in woven baskets lined the ceremony space, echoing the natural tones of the beach.

The sea, the light, and the horizon did the rest.

Guests gathered along the porch just after, drinks in hand, moving easily between the house and the shoreline as the sun dropped lower.

Dinner was set beneath a clear-top tent, where long tables were layered with candlelight, textured linens, and deep green accents. Calla lilies and delicate stems were arranged in simple glass vessels, bringing in height and movement.

As evening settled in, the tent filled with a warm glow. Glassware catching candlelight. Conversations lingering. A table filled with people who know each other well.

The gallery stays close to those moments. The ceremony against the water. The quiet details in the sand. The shift from daylight to candlelight under the tent.

An intimate wedding at Addy Sea, exactly what the setting invites.

Bride holding calla lily bouquet beside groom during sunset portraits at coastal micro wedding at Addy Sea in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Bride and groom embracing on beach at golden hour with ocean backdrop at intimate Addy Sea wedding in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Close-up of bride’s engagement ring as groom holds her hand on beach at intimate Addy Sea wedding in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Reception place setting with handwritten escort card, green linen napkin, and scalloped plate at intimate wedding at Addy Sea in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Bride walking along shoreline with veil flowing in ocean breeze during sunset portraits at Addy Sea wedding in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
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