Chincoteague Island Community Center

Wedding Ceremony

Tywan Burton & Autumn Rice

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Neither of us was searching for love when our paths crossed, yet fate had a way of leading us to each other. What began as simple conversations soon blossomed into laughter, warmth, and a bond that felt both effortless and meant to be.Through every season, we discovered the beauty of a love grounded in friendship, patience, and trust. We learned that real love doesn’t always arrive with grand gestures, it often appears softly, in moments of understanding, in shared dreams, and in the quiet strength of simply being there for one another.Now, surrounded by the people we love most and the beautiful hearts we created together. We celebrate the journey that brought us here. Ours is a story of love that found us when we least expected it and changed our lives forever.

Sometimes love finds you when you aren't even looking for it...

Our Story

Photos

Autumn Rice

Tywan Burton 

Kandi Rice

Kandace Rice

Keondra Bull

Mariah Tankard- Johnson

Ke'Asia Trader

Jasmine Satchell

Janice Crosby

Akai Broadnax 

Carly Roughton 

Miyonni Brown 

Jamylah Satchell

Mikayla Tull

Cree Burton 

Kevon Rice

Kameron Rice 

Tyrelle Burton

William Smith

Tavare Handy 

Jakeil Handy

Darrell Bull

Jeffrey Wilson

Wedding Party

Wedding Ceremony4:00 – 5:00 PMPlease arrive by 3:45 PM to allow time for seating.PreludeGuests arrive and are seated as music plays.ProcessionalThe wedding party enters, followed by the bride.Welcome &amp; Opening PrayerA warm welcome and blessing to begin the ceremony.ReadingA meaningful reading shared by a loved one.Lighting of the Unity CandleA symbolic moment representing the joining of two lives.Exchange of VowsThe couple shares personal vows.Exchange of RingsRings are exchanged as a sign of love and commitment.BlessingsA prayer and blessing over the marriage.Pronouncement &amp; KissWe are officially married!RecessionalThe newlyweds and wedding party exit. ReceptionBegins at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PMJoin us for an evening of celebration, food, and fun!Cocktail Hour5:00 – 6:00 PMLight refreshments and music while the couple takes photos.Grand Entrance &amp; Welcome6:00 PMDinner &amp; Toasts6:10 PMFirst Dances7:10 PMOpen Dancing &amp; Celebration7:15 PM – until the end of the eveningCake Cutting &amp; Special MomentsThroughout the evening

Ceremony & Reception Schedule 

Marina Bay Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Comfort Suites Chincoteague Island Bayfront Resort

Travel

To create a timeless and elegant atmosphere for our celebration, we kindly ask all guests to join us in an All Black Formal Affair. Guests are asked to wear black as the primary color of their outfit. Our goal is a coordinated and sophisticated look for the evening while still allowing everyone to feel comfortable. Formal does not mean expensive, and guests are welcome to wear something they already own. General GuidelinesBlack should be the main color of your outfit.Small accents (gold, silver, or neutral accessories) are perfectly fine. Please avoid brightly colored clothing or outfits where another color is the primary focus. Comfortable and elegant choices are encouraged. Examples for WomenBlack evening gowns or floor-length dressesBlack cocktail dresses or midi dressesBlack formal jumpsuitsBlack dressy tops paired with black slacks or skirtsDressy black sandals, heels, or flats Examples for MenBlack suits or tuxedosBlack suit with white shirt and black tie or bow tieBlack dress pants with a black button-down shirtBlack blazer paired with black dress pantsBlack dress shoes Optional StylingTo match the elegance of the evening, guests are welcome to incorporate:Gold or silver jewelryElegant black accessoriesSubtle textures such as satin, velvet, or lace The intention is a classy, coordinated black tie inspired look, but most importantly we want everyone to feel comfortable while celebrating with us. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you. 🖤

Dress Code

Local history, exhibits (ponies, maritime, lighthouse lens)

Museum of Chincoteague Island

Kayak & eco tours around Chincoteague / Assateague. MUST CALL TO BOOK TOURS 

Assateague Tours

1½–2 hour guided tours to see wildlife, marsh, the Assateague Lighthouse, and ponies.

Chincoteague Island Adventures

Mini golf, go-karts, bumper boats, arcade games, “Spider Mountain,” and more fun rides.&nbsp;

Funland Amusements

Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce

Things to Do

Registry

Q & A 

To our beloved family and friends,
 
Thank you so much for being our village. Each of you has shaped our story in some way, offering love, laughter, guidance, and grace through every season of our lives. From the people who raised us to those who stood by us, encouraged us, and prayed for us, we carry your hearts with us as we begin this new chapter.
 
Marriage, to us, isn&#8217;t just the joining of two people. It&#8217;s the blending of families, the growth of friendships, and the strength that comes from community. Your presence in our lives reminds us that love is not built alone , it&#8217;s nurtured by the village that surrounds it.
 
We are deeply grateful for every hug, prayer, and word of encouragement that brought us to this day. Thank you for walking beside us, celebrating with us, and believing in our love story.
 
&#8220;Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.&#8221;
&#8212; Ecclesiastes 4:9&#8211;10
 
With love and gratitude,
Autumn &amp; Tywan

A message from Us.. 

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