The soft Atlantic breeze carried the salty tang of the sea as the wedding coordinator, Megan Mulkern, huddled with the bead leader, Steve Camarda, at the Wychmere Beach Club, under a striped canopy near the sandy edge of the reception area. They quickly reviewed the last-minute changes: a slight adjustment in the timeline for the toast, a surprise musical dedication to the couple’s childhood adventures, and a new cue for the dance floor frenzy.
As guests mingled on the beach under twinkling string lights, the reception burst into life with a blend of Cape Cod charm and spirited fun. The band kicked off the evening with a soulful rendition of a classic yacht rock hit sung by Justin Beech, that brought back memories of summer vacations and seaside get-togethers. Soon after, a dedicated number was played—a quirky, upbeat song that perfectly encapsulated the couple’s shared love for nostalgic moments and their seaside adventures at Harwich Port.
Two guests, old family friends, took the mic to share a heartfelt speech filled with humorous childhood memories of Cape Cod beach bonfires and mischievous escapades. Laughter mingled with gentle claps as stories of building sandcastles and chasing fireflies painted a vivid picture of days gone by. The band Brandy seamlessly wove these moments into their set, alternating between energetic pop tunes sung by Michelle Brooks Thompson and a mellow John Legend ballad featuring Candido Bretto singing and Dan Coutu on piano that had everyone swaying.
In the midst of the joyous chaos, the photographer, Anna, was all smiles. Thanks to Brandy’s perfectly timed dance hits and spontaneous impromptu performances, she captured countless candid shots: a burst of laughter during a surprise slow-dance, twinkling eyes during an unexpected kiss under the moonlight, and the exuberance of friends and family dancing like there was no tomorrow.
The crescendo of the night came as the last dance ended—a tender, slow melody sung by Michelle, that left the dance floor bathed in a soft glow. Suddenly, the crowd erupted, chanting for an encore. Michelle, grinned and exchanged a knowing glance, and Perry James’ beat launched Brandy into an electrifying medley that sent the room into a frenzy. Their energy was palpable; each note beckoned more people to join in, and they did, turning the dance floor into a wild celebration of love and life.
Between sets, the lead guitarist Justin, announced with a playful tone, “Hey everyone, your buses are making another run in 10 minutes!” The announcement, a humorous nod to the end of an unforgettable night, only added to the infectious energy of the moment.
As the music roared back to life, the bride and groom approached the band amid the swirling excitement of the hypnotic “Sweet Child O’ Mine” guitar riff courtesy of Justin. With radiant smiles and eyes glistening with gratitude, they expressed their heartfelt thanks for going above and beyond to keep the dance floor hopping. Their embrace with each of the musicians, Perry, Dan, Candido, Steve, Justin and Michelle in a photo, was a symbol of a night where every detail—planned or improvised—contributed to the magical celebration by the Cape Cod shore, at Wychmere Beach Club.