Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Willowbrook Weddings

Wedding Day

Wedding Ceremony

Cocktail Hour & Hors d'Oeuvres

Reception -  Dinner, Dancing, and Celebration

After party

Our Wedding

It all started on the slopes of Deep Creek in February 2020, where fate and a questionable black diamond run collided. Tiffany was on her very first ski trip. Cheered on by her cousins and fueled by a little liquid courage, she decided she was “ready” for a black diamond. Spoiler: she was not. Within seconds she was stranded on the side of the mountain, calling for help. Doug, there for his annual birthday snowboarding trip, happened upon the cousin of his best friend, stranded, gorgeous, and in need of rescuing. Having already made a fool of himself earlier that day trying to impress her, Doug quickly came up with a plan. He would guide her down the mountain backwards with Tiffany as his eyes. It sounded smooth in theory, but in reality Tiffany spent most of the ride gazing at the stars instead of pointing out obstacles. Doug collided with her cousin halfway down, but somehow Tiffany still made it safely to the bottom. Not the heroic rescue Doug had pictured, but an unforgettable moment all the same. They didn’t reconnect until more than a year later, when a bull roast and a weekend with family brought them back together. Doug even drove hours after a hunting trip just to see Tiffany, a gesture she never forgot. A spin-the-bottle card gave him the perfect excuse for a kiss, and a week later they went on their “last first date” in Annapolis. Sushi, Guinness, and a very drunk stranger devouring leftover chicken wings that weren’t his set the tone, and they both knew this was different. Soon after came a trip to Costa Rica that sealed the deal. Between beaches, mountains, and even a canceled flight that turned into part of the adventure, they realized they had found something special. Tiffany slipped a note into Doug’s bag that read, “I miss you already. –T.” He still has it today. Back in Maryland, quiet weekends together turned into building a life together. From breakfasts on the porch of Tiffany’s almost-finished house, with Doug cheering her on every step of the way, to that house becoming the home they now share, their story kept growing. When their families met and instantly clicked, it became clear to them both that this was it. In November 2024, Doug surprised Tiffany with a proposal in St. Michaels, with her best friend secretly helping behind the scenes. What started as a casual day of bar hopping turned into the moment of a lifetime. With their friends and family waiting nearby, Doug dropped to one knee, Tiffany ugly-cried (in the cutest way possible), and said yes. They have been laughing, adventuring, and falling for each other (sometimes literally) ever since. And if you ask them, it all started with one badly timed black diamond, one very determined snowboard rescue, and one little miracle spin of the bottle.

Our Story 

Engagement

The National Cathedral, Washington DC

The Proposal

Saint Michael’s, Maryland

Gallery

Stephanie Dubal

Jake Ford

Carnation Winter

Jose De La Rosa

Elaine Duncan

Mark Chlan

Abby Brimmer

Ciara Jordan

Danielle Ford

Gregory Ziemba

CJ Miller

Wedding Party

CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE WEDDING CEREMONY?

We will be hosting an “UNPLUGGED” wedding ceremony, as it is important to us to see your faces as we share these unforgettable moments together. We kindly request that you keep your phones and cameras turned off or out of sight in your bags or pockets during the ceremony. Don't worry, we have hired an amazing team to capture the day for us. Please feel free to take as many photos as you wish, after the ceremony!

WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?

YES! The drinks are on us, so come ready to celebrate! We will have a shuttle service to take guests to the after-party and the hotels after the reception; the shuttle schedule and pickup locations are posted under the Transportation page.

CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?

In order to keep our wedding as intimate as possible, only the guests formally invited on your wedding invitation will be accommodated. If you have received a plus one, their name will appear on your RSVP.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR THE WEDDING CEREMONY?

Our wedding will be black-tie optional, and both we and our wedding party will be dressed in formal attire. We kindly invite our guests to do the same—men should wear well-matched suits or tuxedos, and women are encouraged to wear floor-length or midi-length dresses. While black-tie traditionally leans formal and darker in tone, we welcome you to embrace the season by incorporating elements of your personal spring style within the dress code.

WILL THE WEDDING BE OUTDOORS?

Weather permitting, our ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outdoors on grass. Please dress accordingly and choose footwear that is comfortable for walking on grass. We recommend avoiding thin heels or using heel protectors to ensure stability and comfort throughout the events.

CAN I BRING MY KIDS?

This event will be an adults-only affair, unless otherwise specified on your invitation and RSVP.

IS THERE AN AFTER PARTY?

Yes! Please join us after the reception for an after party to keep the celebration going! Location: The Benjamin22844 Sussex Highway, Seaford, DE 19973 Time: immediately following the reception until 1:15 am Shuttle service will run from the reception to the after party and then back to the nearby hotels; see the Transportation page for the schedule.

IS THERE OVERNIGHT PARKING AT THE VENUE?

Unfortunately, cars cannot be left in the parking lot overnight, so please plan to retrieve your vehicle after the reception ends or arrange for a designated driver ahead of time.

Located about 6 minutes from the venue, Hampton Inn Seaford provides an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. <a href="https://group.hamptoninn.com/lenpuu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.hamptoninn.com/lenpuu</a>

Hampton Inn Seaford

Located about 8 minutes from the venue, The Comfort Suites hotel has a great location in Sussex County, close to many of the area's favorite tourist spots and fun destinations. Visitors will enjoy Sports at the Beach, Killens Pond Water Park, the Delaware State Fairgrounds and the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AD70V9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AD70V9</a>

Comfort Suites Seaford

Located about 1.5 hours from the venue, BWI is a major airport with many nonstop flights and rental car options. It’s a good choice for guests flying in from out of state or looking for more flight flexibility.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

This smaller airport is just under an hour from the venue and is the closest option. It offers limited flights, mostly via American Airlines, but may be more convenient for those looking to stay nearby.

Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY)

Travel

Things to Do

Complimentary Shuttle Schedule

Departure Times

please meet outside in front of the hotel 5–10pm in prior to departure times

the shuttles will leave promptly at the times listed below

Comfort Suites Seaford → Willowbrookbus will depart the Comfort Suites hotel at 3:30 pm Hampton Inn Seaford → Willowbrookbus will depart the Hampton Inn at 3:50 pm Willowbrook → After Party &amp; Hotelsbus will depart the wedding venue at 10:00 pm After Party → Hotelsbus will depart The Benjamin at 1:15 am There will not be any shuttle services from any other hotels

Transportation

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A little less formal than black tie. Pops of color welcome, tux not required.

Tiffany & Doug