The Susquehanna Photographic, York
April 20, 2013
THE THEME:
They met in the city. They run a business in the city. They love the city (Twitter hashtag: #ILYCWeddings). An iconic York City wedding, it was held in the Cherry Lane courtyard and the Yorktowne Hotel. The coolest urban detail? Mayor Kim Bracey performed the ceremony.
THE FIND:
The dress, no contest. A wrap-style gown with soft charmeuse fabric and stunning details (note the low sweep in the back that reveals a chic beaded t-strap).
THE RELATIONSHIP:
Evan began buying granola seconds at Sarah’s market stand, and soon he was helping her bag the snacks. Eventually, he quit his job to work full-time at Nuts About Granola. This couple is seriously into exercise, but separately, since Evan is speedier; his regime includes parachuting with the Army National Guard. Sarah is laid-back, if you don’t count the 100 triathlons she’s done, declining to see the bridemaids’ dresses until the day of the wedding.
THE DETAILS:
Sustainable. Vegan, with plant-based cuisine like grilled vegetable Napoleon, dairy- and gluten-free options and a secretly vegan cake. For these wine-lovers, corks held names and table numbers designed by the bride’s sister, and personalized coasters and wine glasses were given as favors. Sarah’s father’s band, 3 Dollar Suit, provided alternative folk tunes. The rings, family heirlooms, were passed through the hands of relatives in a “warming of the rings,” collecting blessings and wishes. The favors? Easy. Granola.
THE GETAWAY:
A bicycle rickshaw ride was a surprise to Sarah, but it fit these avid cyclers’ goal: carbon-neutral transport. As the only full-time employees at Nuts About Granola, they had to wait to celebrate. Later, a friend’s Punta Cana wedding provided an instant honeymoon.
Vendors:
THE THREADS:
Bride: Enzoani, Renaissance Bridal, York, www.renaissancebridalsandproms.com.
THE BLING:
Resizing, cleaning of heirloom rings by Watchmaker’s Daughter, York, www.watchmakersdaughter.net.
THE HAIR AND MAKEUP:
Paul Spataro, NYC, www.paulspatarohair.com.
THE WEDDING PLANNER:
Amy Herwig, Party Belles, York, www.partybelles.com.
THE REHEARSAL DINNER:
York Central Market, vegan, catered by The Busy Bee, York, www.facebook.com/thebusybee1723.
THE REHEARSAL DINNER DRESS:
Arthur & Daughters, York, www.arthuranddaughters.com.
THE BRIDESMAIDS’ GIFTS:
Kimman’s, York, www.kimmans.com.
THE CEREMONY:
Cherry Lane Court, York, officiated by Mayor Kim C. Bracey.
THE RECEPTION AND EATS:
Yorktowne Hotel, York, www.yorktowne.com.
THE STATIONERY:
Kate Lanphier, York, www.katelanphierdesign.com.
THE BLOOMS:
Foster Flowers, York, www.fostersflowershop.com.
THE MUSIC:
3 Dollar Suit, York, www.3dollarsuit.com.
THE CAKE:
Red Brick Bakery & Tea Room, Red Lion, www.redbrickbakery.com.
THE FAVORS:
Nuts About Granola, York, www.nutsaboutgranola.com.
THE IMAGES:
The Susquehanna Photographic, York, www.tspweddings.com
THE WHEELS:
A rickshaw by Harrisburg Bike Taxi, Harrisburg, www.harrisburgbiketaxi.com
