Matt and Katt got married shortly after Valentine’s Day, but instead of the traditional red themed wedding that time of year, she opted for “winter whites and crystals” with soft candle light throughout the day. It turned a frigid February wedding into this glowing and warm day.
You can just feel the love during the dances, and Matt’s Mom is so proud! Her baby boys are all married off now and she is ready for more Grand babies I’m sure. The flowers Katt chose are very traditional and elegant, with the hint of modern greens cascading over the centerpieces. Stunning! Can you see the crystals in the bouquet or arrangements? They jazz them up just enough and bring the sparkling snowy feel inside!
Sometimes simple elegance is the best way to go, and during this time of year we think it fits perfectly! Ok, so here’s another simple and fitting idea… ice sculptures in February! In the photo below you will see the LOVE Park in Philadelphia, which the couple happens to be huge fans of. They used this favorite photo of themselves to create a nice, cool ice sculpture backdrop to their frosty drinks at the bar!
Girls, you already know this but single friends = a bouquet toss! I wish I knew what the outcome was for every person who caught a bouquet. There should be research about that somewhere, right?! Last, but not least, a classic cake design embellished with a Monogram cake topper, followed by a kiss, a speech, a final dance shot…and then off to shake my booty! After all, I was a guest at this one. CONGRATS Matt & Katt!
So, as Dawn and Giancarlo’s wedding day unfolded we had perfectly cloudy skies that morning, and we were keeping fingers crossed for no rain.
We started out with each of our subjects, Sarah with Dawn and Peter with Giancarlo, and we could already feel the emotional high. The getting ready process was simple, everyone very organized, and we were able to grab early portraits of the families and bridal parties to help move the day along. Even Dawn and Giancarlo’s pup made its debut!
We got to the church and experienced a very heartfelt sermon, one in which you can tell the Bride & Groom have history. So many stories to share and so much goodness coming from them both. Everyone you meet just gushes over these two!
Then we headed to the reception and wouldn’t you know it…RAIN! Yep, it poured. No chance of photos outside. Not even those cute, holding the umbrella ones in the misty rain…it was just way to stinkin wet. So, we had a plan. Actually, Peter had a plan! He saw this huge steel column that was a great backdrop to Dawn (D) & Giancarlo (G). You see, G’s family had worked in the PA steel industry way back when and the Foundry was built upon that very same steel. Perfect backdrop, and perfect improvise!
D & G were one of the first couples to have their reception at this new venue in Phoenixville, PA (Chester County) and I’m sure there will be many more to follow. Joan Kelly and her crew at the Foundry were phenomenal, very kind and professional.
The food stations were super yummy, and the details even more impressive! Dawn went above and beyond with her fall theme, and we chose to show you some of the adorable hand made items like their table decor, centerpieces and name tree (adorned with leaves for the guests to find their seats). They brought the outside in. On this rainy night it was perfect!
Some of our other favorite details (we see these often, but in different ways) were the wedding frames of their family. D & G’s families were an integral part of their planning and it wouldn’t have been a celebration without them and their history!
At the end of the day, all you could feel was this warmth and love surrounding them.
Maybe it was the heat of the dance floor and their non-stop DJ, or possibly the room drenched in candlelight, but I think it was mainly about the Bride & Groom and the love and kindness they share which comes right back to them ten times over.
Congrats D & G! We know that you have nothing but wonderful memories that lie ahead.