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Chincoteague Island Weddings

February 24th, 2012 by Gail

If you’re looking for a good place to hold your wedding, consider our Chincoteague Island Bed and Breakfast.

Weddings on Chincoteague Island

We can help find caterers who will create a delicious, lovely, wedding cake.

The Island Manor House comfortably accommodates gatherings of up to 100 guests, both for indoor and outdoor weddings. When the weather is fine, as it tends to be spring through fall, our expansive gardens are an ideal setting; there is plenty of room to walk, dance, eat and celebrate.

Since weddings are held frequently at Island Manor House, we have good relationships with local caterers, officiants, and photographers. We’ll happily help couples make their wedding plans, or we’ll take charge and make most of the arrangements ourselves. Some couples like to be intimately involved in their wedding plans, while others prefer to leave the nitty gritty details to others; we are comfortable with both of these situations.

Say your vows on the wind-swept beaches of Assateague Island, or in the elegant gardens here at the inn. Enjoy a full lunch or dinner, or treat your guests to a vast selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres. Dance to live music, or let a D.J. play all of your old favorites. If you’re happy with your wedding, your guests will be, too.

Your wedding should go smoothly, be memorable for you, and be fun for your guests. We know how to make that happen at our Chincoteague Island Bed and Breakfast. Put yourselves in our capable hands.

1848 Island Manor House accommodates 18 guests. Our sister inn across the street, Miss Molly’s Inn, accommodates 14 guests. We will happily suggest additional lodging on Chincoteague Island, should you require it.

Take the Long Way to Chincoteague Island

February 9th, 2012 by Gail

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to the Delmarva Peninsula.

Our Chincoteague Island Bed and Breakfast is a great vacation destination, in part because it’s so much fun getting here.

The Delmarva Peninsula, named for the three states that comprise it, is what separates Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. The northeast part of the peninsula is in Delaware (“Del”), the northwest part is in Maryland (“ma”), and the thin strip of land at the southern tip is in Virginia (“va”).

There are lots of interesting places to visit on the Delmarva Peninsula. If you’re coming from Richmond, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach, adventure begins as you cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. It is an event to drive across this Engineering Wonder of the Modern World. Land isn’t visible from the middle of the bridge; you’ll think your car has been transformed into a ship.

Stop by Cape Charles and stretch your legs with a walk around the historic downtown. Much of Cape Charles was built between the 1880s and the 1920s, and the historic architecture is lovely to behold. Before getting back in the car, enjoy a plate of crab cakes at The Chesapeake, a seafood bistro and wine bar. If you’re traveling up the Delmarva Peninsula in early June, check out the Tall Ships anchored at Cape Charles.

morning haze

Find tranquility on Chincoteague Island.

Onancock is another good stop on the journey to Chincoteague Island from points south. First settled in 1680, Onancock is sweetly nestled between the fingers of a creek. Park the car and check out art galleries like the Dragonfly Gallery, which features the work of many local artists. Take a walk through town, crossing the Ames Street Bridge and then the Mt. Prospect Ave Bridge. Grab a sweet treat at the Corner Bakery, or, if the weather is fine, have a drink on the deck of Mallards at the Wharf.

By the time you arrive at our Chincoteague Island Virginia Bed and Breakfast, you’ll be ready to settle into one of our comfortable rooms. Sleep late the next morning, knowing that when you awaken, you’ll be greeted with a the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked biscuits. Our breakfasts are legendary around here.

Your time on Chincoteague is guaranteed to be relaxing, whether you spend it birding at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, lounging on the beaches of Assateague Island, or curled up with a book here at the inn. By the time you make the journey back home, you’ll feel like a whole new you.

 

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