The theme: A shimmering New Year’s Eve bash, “the more sequins the better.” This hot new venue meshed the bride and groom’s vibes: an urban, industrial feel, dressed up with antiques, glitter and confetti showering down at midnight.
The details: A luminous, swanky backdrop of twinkling lights was draped with tulle. Inspired florals featured purple astrantia, raspberry peony, fiddle head fronds, hellebore, burgundy astilbe, blue privet berry, orchids, white anemone and majolica spray roses. A hammered tungsten ring for Shannon and a custom retro creation for Amy, as both walked down the aisle with their mothers.
The relationship: The minute Shannon saw Amy in Harrisburg, he began pursuing her. She resisted, refusing to call going out with this football player a “date.” Gradually Amy softened, recognizing his giving nature. Eight years later she was finally ready. Shannon lost a “hefty wager” with his guys that he wouldn’t cry at the wedding; as soon as he saw Amy, it was all over.
The threads: The bride’s sparkling vintage gown—a beaded fitted bodice melting into a frothy tulle skirt with a dipped illusion neckline and deep V-lace back—was set off with a crystal-pearl headpiece; a trailing, beaded veil; and a posh fur coat Amy just had to have. Bridesmaids glittered alongside her in sequined gold and rose-gold dresses with classy cowl backs. Men wore black Monte Carlo-cut tuxes; the guys pulled a groom coup, overriding Shannon’s white shirt, causing him rush out New Year’s Eve-Eve in search of a black shirt.
Resources
The venue: The Bond Events, York, theBondEvents.com
The reception styling & food: The JDK Group, Camp Hill, Lancaster & York, thejdkgroup.com
The hair & makeup: A Roland Salon, Cumberland, arolandsalonstudio.com
The threads: Bride—Josina Gown, BHLDN.com; Bridesmaids—Sorella Vita, Taylored for You Bridal Boutique, Mechanicsburg, Tayloredforyoubridal.com; Groomsmen—Menguin tux rental, menguin.com (saving penguins one online tux rental at a time)
The images: Photos—Philter Photography, Camp Hill, philterphoto.com; Video—CinemaCapture Films, Harrisburg, cinemacapture.com
The blooms: Foster’s Flower Shop, York, fostersflowershop.com
The cake: Providence Divine Cakes and Pastries, York, providencedivinecakesandpastries.com
The paper suite: weddingpaperdivas.com
The rehearsal dinner: Tutoni’s Restaurant, York, tutonis.com
By Cindy Kalinoski | Photography by Philter Photography
