Somers Point Brewing Company

Welcome Mingle

Wedding Day

The Beach

Ceremony

Ocean City Yacht Club

Reception

Maynard's Cafe

After Party

Caroline's By The Bay

Saturday Night...the Party Continues!

2014: Taylor Swift dominated the airwaves. Joe Biden was in the White House. Alexis and Alex were exchanging witty banter on OKCupid. Ten years later: Taylor Swift dominates the airwaves. Joe Biden is in the White House. And Alex and Alexis are now exchanging vows! We are so excited to celebrate our love with our friends and family and hope you can join us for our wedding weekend! We will continue to update this website as the big day gets closer.

Our Wedding

Like any true 21st century couple, Alexis and Alex met online via the dating site OkCupid. Sparks flew with the mention of chicken fingers, turning up Taylor Swift, and being "super outdoorsy." The first date in January 2014 was meeting at the Black Sheep Pub in Philadelphia and a Brian Regan comedy show. For the next few months, there were plenty of dive bars and pizza slices, and then the two lost touch. Fast forward to 2019: after a series of missed connections, Alex and Alexis reconnected at Standard Tap...weeks before Alex was about to move across the state to Ohiopyle. The following months included meet ups in Gettys-, Harris-, Pitts- burgs, and then of course COVID-19. But, much like the U.S. Postal Service, neither snow nor rain nor global pandemic could keep them apart for long. Alex eventually returned to the Philadelphia area and within a few months purchased the ring he would carry all over the country before getting down on one knee in Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

While Longport does not have hotels, there are many other options in the area!

The Jersey Shore has tons of home rentals available on sites like AirBnB and VRBO. We recommend searching for homes in Margate, Ventnor, or Ocean City (north of approximately 10th street).

Home Rentals

We have secured room blocks at the following hotels:﻿

Pier 4 hotel is located on the bay in Somers Point, which is on the mainland, just a quick 10-minute drive from Longport and Ocean City. It is right next to the Crab Trap restaurant and its bayside offshoot, Crabby Jack's. Rooms are available from Thursday to Sunday at a discounted rate of $189 per night for a city view, $210 per night for bayview, and $255 for suites. Note that the website may say there is no availability, but there will be rooms in our block until September 12. Please call to book.

Pier 4 Hotel

The Scarborough Inn is an historic bed-and-breakfast minutes from the boardwalk in Ocean City. The Inn offers daily hot breakfast, afternoon snack, and happy from 5-7 pm; private bathrooms for each room; and free parking. Book directly on the website using our block code for 10% off.*Note: The inn does not have an elevator; please specify if you need a ground-floor room.*

Scarborough Inn

There is no specific code of room rate here.

Ocean City Mansion

Known as "America's Playground," Atlantic City has 9 casino hotels full of activities! The trip from Atlantic City to our wedding events is approximately 30 minutes.

Another option: Atlantic City!

Travel

September at the shore is often referred to as "Locals' Summer" because the crowds are gone but the beach is still great and there is lots to do! We hope you're able to spend some time here beyond the wedding day to enjoy our favorite stomping grounds!

Some of our favorites in the area include: <a href="http://www.anchoragetavernrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Anchorage Tavern, Somers Point</a>Sit at the little bar with our favorite bartender, Barb!Alexis's favorite: Manhattan with extra extra cherries, French Onion Soup.Alex's favorite: Mozzarella sticks <a href="https://charliesbar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlie's Bar, Somers Point</a>Everyone's favorite: BBTs (boneless breast tenders) <a href="https://somerspointbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Somers Point Brewing Company</a>The only place Alexis gets "real" beer. Try a flight! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smittysclambar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Clam Bar (Smitty's)</a> Everyone's favorite: clam chowder <a href="https://www.cjscornergrill.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CJ's Corner Grill</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Chesters-Bakery-100024925155009/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chester's Pastry Pantry</a>We love the honey buns, cookies...just about everything <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071678665743" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Custard Hut, Somers Point</a> <a href="https://tuckahoeinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tuckahoe Inn, Beesley's Point</a>Everyone's favorite: crab imperial onion rings on the deck <a href="http://oystercreekrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oyster Creek, Leeds Point</a> <a href="https://www.ventnor7311.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No. 7311, Ventnor</a>Coffee and pastries from Steve and Cookies. Alexis's order: breakfast cookie and chocolate/pear scone. Alex's order: Americano and Hungarian raspberry shortbread <a href="https://www.waterdogsmokehouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Water Dog, Ventnor</a>Alex's favorite: tuna poke bowl <a href="https://hotbagelsandmore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hot Bagels</a>, Margate/Somers Point/Northfield <a href="https://gilchristrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gilchrist, Margate</a>Cheap and delicious breakfast.Alexis's favorite: the pumpkin hot cakes with icingAlex's favorite: whatever omelet Alexis makes him get to share <a href="https://maynards-cafe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maynards Margate</a> <a href="https://ozzieslongport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ozzie's Restaurant, Longport</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Browns-Restaurant-100034959434925/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brown's, Ocean City</a>Donuts and More

Food and Drink

The perfect place for a stroll, snacks, or shopping! A few of our favorite stops include: Manco and Manco Pizza - 9th Street Fudge Kitchen - 8th Street George's Candies - 7th Street Johnson's Popcorn - 6th, 8th, and 14th Street The Islander Boutique - 9th Street Goofy Golf - 9th Street Tee Time Golf - 6th Street Wonderland Pier Amusement Rides - 6th Street

Ocean City Boardwalk

Vendors, bands, amusements, and a beer garden are all available Saturday and Sunday at this annual free festival along the bay in Margate.

Margate Fall Funfest

The water is still warm and there are plenty of good beach days left after Labor Day--no beach tags required!

Alexis & Alex

Alexis & Alex

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