Wedding Day

Sunday Morning Worship @ Salem Meeting

Sunday Brunch

Out here, where the road grows quietand the trees seem to welcome you in,is a place that has become part of our story—and now, part of this beginning. Our home, in the country,where days are a little softer,laughter lingers a little longer,and moments are meant to be shared.This won’t be a grand affair—but something more meaningful. A gathering of hearts,a celebration of love,and the simple joy of being together.We’ve opened our doors to you,to walk these grounds,to breathe it all in,to feel at ease and truly present. Because this day is not only about us—it’s about all of us, together,sharing something real,something joyful,something we will always remember. Welcome to our home,and to one of the most meaningful days of our lives.

Our Wedding

It didn’t begin with a grand moment—just a meeting,a conversation,a shared understanding.Two paths crossing through work,unaware they were quietly aligning.Then came friendship—easy, natural, unspoken.The kind that grows in the in-between moments,in laughter that lingers,in time that feels well spent.Somewhere along the way,without announcement or plan,friendship deepened—into trust,into knowing,into something neither of us could quite name.Until one day…we could.Love.Not rushed,not loud—but steady, certain, and true.And so these moments you see—these smiles, these snapshots—are more than pictures.They are the unfolding of a storywe didn’t force,but were blessed to find.And now,we turn the page—together.

Somewhere Along the Way

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

Pros Dish on What to Wear to a Wedding

40 Affordable Guest Dresses to Save Money

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"Come as you are, but a touch dressed up -Think easy, breezy....your favorite "nice enough."Garden paths and cabin air,Comfortable shoes will serve you well there.Soft fabrics, smiles, and a hint of flair,Relax, unwind - we're simply glad you're here.And when you're laughing, feeling free - Take a selfie....say, "Cheese!"Because the best-dressed guest, as you'll see,Is happy, comfortable....and full of glee."

“Our Wish for You” -Be comfortable-Be present-Be joyful Having you with us—here, in this place we love—means more than we can fully express.

Dress Code

Hampton Inn Pennsville is offering accommodations in Pennsville. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 6.9 miles from Old Dutch House. The reception at the hotel can provide tips on the area. Delaware Museum of Natural History is 15 miles from Hampton Inn Pennsville. New Castle Airport is 7.5 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Hampton Inn Pennsville

Featuring a fitness center, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Carneys Point - Pennsville by IHG is located in Carneys Point in the New Jersey region, 7.6 miles from Old Dutch House and 16 miles from Delaware Museum of Natural History. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. A continental breakfast is available at the hotel. Citizens Bank Park is 31 miles from Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Carneys Point - Pennsville by IHG. New Castle Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carneys Point by IHG

The Comfort Inn &amp; Suites hotel is located less than 10 miles from DuPont Chambers Works, Salem and Hope Creek power plants and the Cowtown Rodeo, the longest continuously running rodeo in the United States. This hotel is minutes from Fort Delaware State Park, Bridgeport Speedway, Widener University and the Brandywine Zoo. The University of Delaware, Fort Mott State Park, Delaware Park horse race track, the Delaware Museum of Natural History and Longwood Gardens horticultural park are also nearby. The Philadelphia International Airport is 26 miles from the hotel. Delaware is just minutes away. Dover Downs horse race track is within 45 miles. Full-service amenities and features include: Free local calls, Free 24-hour coffee, tea and hot cocoa and Exercise room. Your Morning Breakfast is full of hot options, making breakfast at the Comfort Inn &amp; Suites the perfect way to start your day. Hotel provides business travelers with conveniences like free high-speed Internet access, a business center, two-line cordless telephones, executive work desks with ergonomic chairs, and access to copy and fax services. There is a meeting room that accommodates up to 30 people. All guest rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and premium cable television. Kitchen suites, king suites and whirlpool suites are available. Guest laundry facilities are located on the property. The hotel is 100% nonsmoking.

Comfort Inn & Suites Carneys Point - Pennsville

Courtyard by Marriott New Castle is located in New Castle, within 2.8 miles of Old Dutch House and 12 miles of Delaware Museum of Natural History. Citizens Bank Park is 29 miles from the hotel. New Castle Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

Travel

Tourism in Salem County, NJ

You may think you know these roads—fields stretching wide,a slower pace,a place that whispers more than it speaks. But look again. Beyond the barns and open skyare stories waiting—along river bends,through small-town streets,in moments you didn’t expect to find. A shop, a view, a hidden corner—simple, yet somehow unforgettable. There’s more here than meets the eye…more to wander,more to savor,more to discover. Come see for yourself—you might be pleasantly surprised. Explore a little deeper at:<a href="http://www.morethancows.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.morethancows.com</a>

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When the Winds Changed Our PlansSometimes the most beautiful moments are the ones we never planned.For months, we dreamed of a wedding beneath the trees.A garden filled with flowers and candlelight.Music floating through the September air.Friends gathered beneath a tent.Laughter, dinner, dancing and celebration under an autumn sky.Every little detail had been lovingly planned.And then...the winds began to blow.Just thirty-six hours before our wedding, a Nor’easter began making its way toward South Jersey.The forecasts grew more concerning by the hour. Rain was coming. The temperatures were falling. And, most importantly, the winds were becoming too strong for us to safely gather beneath our beautiful wedding tent.There comes a moment when you realize that no amount of planning can control the weather.So, with disappointed hearts—but very clear heads—we made the decision:The garden wedding would have to move indoors.And then something rather wonderful happened.Friends and family rallied.Plans changed.Flowers moved.Tables moved.Food moved.Music moved.Candles moved.And somehow, in only 36 hours, our entire wedding found a new home.Not just any home...but the historic Salem Friends Meetinghouse.Perhaps that was where we were meant to be all along.On September 26, 2026, as the wind blew and the rain fell outside, the old Meetinghouse was bathed in the warm glow of candlelight.The beautiful sounds of the Elegance String Quartet filled the room as the people we love gathered together in the simple, peaceful space where generations before us had worshipped, prayed, reflected and celebrated life's most meaningful moments.Then came one of the most precious gifts of the day.Chrissy's daughter, Christen, played a gorgeous arrangement of Morning Has Broken.And somehow, surrounded by candlelight, family and friends, those familiar notes seemed to say everything that words could not.A new morning.A new beginning.A new life together.Our ceremony followed the beautiful simplicity of Quaker tradition.There was no elaborate production.Instead, there was silence.Stillness.Meditative worship.And love.One by one, friends and family rose from that silence to share thoughts, memories, blessings and feelings with us.Some words brought tears.Others brought smiles.Every one of them became a gift we will carry with us.And in the quiet of that historic Meetinghouse, we bonded together and exchanged our vows.Then, gently, we slipped the wedding bands onto one another's fingers.Simple.Sacred.Perfect.Our dear friend Jim Wittman shared Scripture and spoke about the strength and beauty of building a marriage upon a foundation of both love and respect—words that seemed especially meaningful as we began this new chapter of our lives.There was something in that room that afternoon that is difficult to describe.An energy.A warmth.A palpable sense of love.It surrounded us.Perhaps it came from the candles.Perhaps from the centuries-old Meetinghouse.Perhaps from the music, the prayers and the beautiful words spoken by people we love.Or perhaps it was simply what happens when a room is filled with people who have gathered for one reason:to celebrate love.The Nor’easter changed our wedding.It took away our garden.It took away our tent.It rewrote plans we had spent months carefully making.But it gave us something we never could have planned.Intimacy.It gathered everyone a little closer.It quieted the world outside.And for a little while, inside an old Quaker Meetinghouse glowing with candlelight, there was nowhere else to go...and nowhere else any of us wanted to be.Our wedding did not happen exactly as we had imagined.It happened exactly as it was meant to.And when we look back on September 26, 2026, we won't remember it as the day the storm changed our plans.We'll remember it as the day that, despite the wind and the rain, those we loved came together...safe, warm and close...and witnessed the moment when Curt &amp; Chrissy became husband and wife.And what a beautiful beginning it was. 🤍

Christine & Curt

Christine & Curt

Wedding photos