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A Romantic, Intimate Wedding at Osprey Point Inn in Rock Hall Maryland

Monique Sjiarif (31 and an accountant) and Kenneth Lim (37 and an IT administrator) first saw each other at a Chinese restaurant in Washington, D.C. b

Monique Sjiarif (31 and an accountant) and Kenneth Lim (37 and an IT administrator) first saw each other at a Chinese restaurant in Washington, D.C. but neither had the guts to approach the other. They happened to run into each other again after a church service and got to talking. They bonded over their love of tennis, hiking, Chinese food and durian. A year and a half later, when the couple was visiting Christmas Town in Williamsburg, Virginia, Kenneth brought Monique to the Crim Dell Bridge on the campus of William & Mary and proposed to her with an oval cut diamond ring with a halo. The pair knew they wanted to get married near the water, and they decided Osprey Point Inn was the perfect place. Monique and Kenneth had a memorable ceremony by the water with a tree planting, a vocal performance by Kenneth and a release of heart-shaped balloons. Since the weather was chilly, Monique wore a pink pashmina scarf with her A-line Christo wedding dress for the ceremony. The reception was held indoors at the bed and breakfast, and was lit with pretty string lanterns. Decor included flower arrangements of pink roses and white hydrangeas and gold candles everywhere. The desserts table included an array of candies, a two tier wedding cake and mochi ice cream. All of the DIY details, from the lace trim on the invitations to the heart board for guests to sign make it clear that Kenneth and Monique prioritized their guests while wedding planning. Their intimate wedding was beautiful and full of love.

The invitation suite was intricate in pale pink and ivory with a floral trim. Monique added lace details to the envelopes.
Oval Cut Diamond Ring with Halo
Beige Ballet Flats with Burlap Flower from Stuart Weitzman
The bridal bouquet was romantic with white hydrangeas, pink roses and a touch of baby's breath.
Monique wore an A-line Christo wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline, which she purchased at Hannelore's of Old Town. She fell in love with its lace details and ruching in the bodice.
Monique had her hair done by Hair for a Special Affair. She wore it down and intertwined it with baby's breath.
Bride Before Wedding at Osprey Point
Waterside Ceremony in a Gazebo
Bride and Father of the Bride in Processional
The guests were invited to release pink heart-shaped balloons into the air after the ceremony.
Wedding at the Osprey Point Inn
Pink Escort Cards on a Clothesline
The couple made an album of their pictures together for guests to peruse during the reception.
Guests wrote notes for the newlyweds in heart-shaped cards in pink and gold on a board.
Pink, Gold and White Mantle Decor at Reception
String Lanterns at Osprey Point Inn Reception
Pink Table Numbers with Pink and White Flower Arrangements
The centerpieces consisted of white hydrangeas and pink flowers arranged in mason jars that were spray painted gold.
Indonesian Fans as Wedding Favors
Monique and Kenneth served red bean and green tea mochi ice cream for dessert at their reception.
The dessert table at Monique and Kenneth's wedding was decorated with pink and white flower arrangements of roses, daisies and hydrangeas as well as a slab of wood. They also served a two tier rectangle cake decorated with blueberries.
Bride and Groom on the Osprey Point Dock