Vanderwende Acres

Rehersal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

In spring of 2020 Mike and Amy talked for the first time thanks to mutual friends who insisted they meet. Michael, at the time, lived in Woodstown, NJ with his true love, Henry. They were an inseparable pair. Henry worked along with Michael on the farm and went on every adventure he was allowed to. Henry was loving his dad’s single life. Meanwhile, back in Maryland, Amy lived in Marydel with her two daughters, Kara, and Kasidy. She was a busy mom, working hard to make her newly bought house a home. It took some time to make it happen, but by August of 2020 they had a first date planned. Michael picked Amy up at her home where they met in person for the first time. They had dinner at The Narrows in Chester. They kept in touch, and almost a year after their first date, they decided to have a ‘second first date’. On May 10th, 2021, they went out for another dinner date. After a few months, of dating in May of 2022 Michael joined Amy’s household and decided to pop the question later that year on December 26. Obviously, Amy said YES and they’re looking forward to tying the knot on May 11, 2024!

Our Story 

Photos

If you want to wake up on the couch with Smokey and the Bandit playing and a raging headache, Derek's your man!  He's single ladies!

Derek

If you need a beer Brian's got you covered from Busch to IPA's. Don't forget to ask him about his exquisite cheeses 

Brian

Ralph drives a Subaru. Most likely to bring everything Derek forgot. 

Ralph

Our grandmothers were the original gangsters so were trying to be as cool as them. Donald usually has to come get us when we do something stupid. Donald loves farming but hates combines

Donald

Chase Gus Nelson is the Salem County Cowboy. Chase is big fan of Margs and is a lifetime CGO member (Crane Guys Only). Ask him about the sights around Seaford!

Chase

Brother of the groom. Always lost in everything to Michael... except ping pong. Patrick is pretty much a modern day Forrest Gump, he's even a certified captain. He might give you a good shrimp recipe. 

Patrick

Brother of the groom. Daniel is the brains of the Love brothers. He can engineer robots to do anything. He may actually be more competitive than Michael. Just don't ask him how to change a tire.

Daniel

Youngest brother of the Michael. Shane can most likely be found taking long walks on the beach or at Uncle Bills Pancake House. Shane models his life after surfer dude Jeff Spicoli

Shane

Rachel Elizabeth DiMattia is Amy’s little sister and one of her best friends. She is a proud mama to Carson Andrew and a wonderful wife to her husband Chris. 

Rachel DiMattia

Taylor Osborn Strong, met Amy when she was hired as a family photographer. They became close friends and will often run 5 or 10k's together.  Taylor and husband, Matt are from Rock Hall Maryland.    

Taylor Strong

Katrin (Kat) is one of Amy’s favorite people.  Not only is she her sister-in-law, she’s become a best friend.  Katrin, has been married to Amy’s brother Shawn Tolson for 12, going on 13 years. They have 2 children, Jacob and Leanna. 

Katrin Tolson

Oldest daughter of the Bride, Kara is currently 11 and turns 12 in January of '24.  She starts 6th grade in fall of '23 and will also be gearing up to play volleyball.  Kara loves to read, hangout with her friends, and shopping.  

Kara

Youngest daughter of the Bride, Kasidy Joy is currently 8 and will be turning 9 only 2 days after the big day!  Kasidy is heading into 3rd grade as of fall '23.  She is a soccer player, loves reading, using her imagination, and NEVER sits still :) 

Kasidy

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hampton Inn Seaford

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Quality Inn & Suites Georgetown - Seaford

Hampton Inn Salisbury

Courtyard by Marriott Salisbury

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Amy & Michael

Amy & Michael

Registry