Q: Tell us about your wedding! What was the inspiration behind your day? Did you have a specific theme, style or color palette? Did you incorporate any cultural or religious traditions in any part of your day?
A: Our wedding was far from what we originally pictured, but goodness was it more than we could have ever dreamed! The love and incredible support from our family, friends and vendors was absolutely contagious - we are forever grateful for such a magical day to celebrate our love!
Q: Let's talk wedding decor. How did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the reception? Was any part of the decor DIY?
A: We went with a soft and simply color palette - with a mix of white, greens, grey and a hint of blue. For the space, the Cork Factory team rallied and created such a beautiful outdoor area - Shoutout to Abby, Jenny and the entire CF team!!
Q: What were the florals like in your wedding? Did you use flowers in any of your design elements like the bridal bouquets, centerpieces or ceremony backdrop? Did they play an important part in the overall style of your wedding?
A: For florals we wanted to focus on one key hanging piece, to tie the ceremony and reception together. When explaining our backdrop vision to our florist, we were so thrilled about how excited and eager she was to make it happen... and YES, she did! I cannot rave enough about Stacia, from Petals with Style - She blew us away with her incredible attention to detail, beautiful arrangements and the extra touches!
Q: Did you personalize the day in any way (food trucks, guest entertainment etc.)? What were some of your favorite parts of your wedding?
A: Our favorite touch would have to be our seating chart mirror, made for us by family and friends! Plus if you know us, then you know we love live music (currently re-living Rad & Kell's performance)... and of course a good Koozie :)
Q: Let's talk fashion. How did you both choose your wedding day look? Describe the looks in detail.
A: Nick opted for custom suits over a tux - letting the groomsmen and fathers pick their lining, making for a fun personal touch! Going with a classic grey + navy ties. Nick went for a silver tie, with a golden snitch tie clip (Harry Potter reference!). For the ladies, we went with soft flowy, whisper blue dresses - To tie back to my flowy ballgown.
Q: How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal.
A: We met though a mutual friend when we both least expected, at a local bar, enjoying a fun night and conversations over Miller Lite. I guess you can say sometimes the unexpected moments end up being the best things for you!Fast forward two years! The proposal was intimate, by the Christmas tree, in our little Conshohocken apartment - surprised and speechless to say the least - truly the happiest of moments!
Q: What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?
A: We both were so nervous with anxious, overjoyed emotions. So deciding to do a first look was the perfect thing for us. Seeing each other for the first time on our wedding day was such an unexplainable moment - the feeling of pure happiness and excitement but also the most incredible, calming, overwhelming feeling of love. This made the walk down the isle even more special, both even more eager to tie to knot! Seeing the video and photography our videographer, Dan Stenson, and photographers, from Laurel Creative, captured of this moment instantly makes our hearts happy.... not to mention all the other special moments throughout the day, too many to count!
Q: Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you'd like to share with other couples planning their day?
A: We know people say it, but this held true for us:Take a moment to really take it all in - Take a moment, look around and feel all the love surrounding you
Ring Designer: DeSimone Jewelers
Lighting: Shumaker & Associates Inc
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Indochino
DJ: Rad & Kell
Hair Stylist: Bristle & Prim
Bridesmaid Dresses: BHLDN
Dress Store: La Bella Moda
Ceremony Location: Cork Factory Hotel
Floral Designer: Petals with Style