Kennedy and David at the Sea Shell Resort

Posted on June 26, 2023
By Molly Gregor

Our Story:

We went to the same high school and college but didn’t meet until we were home one summer working at the same local restaurant. We went back to school together and the rest was history!

Will You Marry Me?

We got engaged on a family trip in St Thomas at Margaritaville! It was absolutely stunning!!

Why Did You Choose Your Venue?

I have been coming here my whole life! It’s beautiful and tropical, unlike any other place in NJ. They have phenomenal food, and beautiful palm trees! It’s like a destination wedding but right here in NJ

Favorite Detail:

I am so so so proud of my seating chart! This thing took me two weeks and was worth all of it! Seeing it all set up was the best feeling!

Favorite Memory:

Favorite moment was our cocktail hour! The food was in abundance, we were finally husband and wife, and were able to enjoy all of our hard work! It was a surreal feeling looking down onto the beach at our beautiful ceremony, all the amazing tropical florals, and getting to see everyone enjoy themselves!

First Dance Song:

“Heaven Can Wait,” by Dean Martin

Honeymoon:

We went to Europe! We did a ten-day trip stopping in Lisbon, Portugal; Valencia, Spain; Marseille, France; Portofino, Italy; Rome, Italy; Palermo, Italy; and Ibiza, Spain! It was absolutely beautiful and both of our first times in Europe!

Advice for Others:

Be as organized as possible! This is key. I also tell everyone you cannot go wrong making necessary purchases along the way! It’s never too early. It makes everything less stressful in the end. For example, order your cheese cloths when you decide which ones you want, order your candle holders, order your signage, order your shoes and perfume. Anything you can get out of the way early is a win!