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President/CEO Paul Prass Vice President/COO Lisa Prass
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Nicole & Michael T Y L E R B OY E P HO T OG R A P H Y
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JUNE 2 2 , 2 0 19 HO W I T S TA R T E D Nicole Lipsky and Michael Cecchi of Bethlehem connected through Bumble and had their first date at Almond in New York City. Mike went on to propose in front of the same restaurant where it all started.
T HE B IG D AY After their church wedding, just a trolley ride from Hotel Bethlehem, a vintage Bentley whisked the couple to their festivities. They’d created a “Garden in a Ballroom,” with greenery over the ceiling, a staircase covered in flowers, over-the-top centerpieces—even their cake hung from vines! Their choreographed first dance to Ray LaMontagne’s “You Are The Best Thing” thrilled guests with dips and turns, and shortly after, Nicole changed into outfit number two with a hairstyle change to match. Custom watercolor stationery, a live wedding painter, a painted jean jacket and unique tabletop rentals from Lovely Luxe Rentals added unforgettable touches, all captured by a videographer flown in from Australia.
T HE DE TA IL S Venue & Catering: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem Cake: Custom Cakes by Adele, Whitehall Dresses: Leah Da Gloria (Australian designer) Tuxes: Custom Tux by Alton Lane, New York, NY Hair: Boho Hair Salon, Asbury Park, NJ Makeup: Alisha Nycole + CO, Easton Rings: R&R Jewelers, New York, NY Wedding Planner: Your Sweetest Day Events, Lancaster Flowers: Fresh Designs Florist, Philadelphia Music/DJ: Back2Life Band, Philadelphia Videographer: Jarod Lucas, Australia Transportation: Elegant Arrivals (trolley), Bethlehem; Action Limousine (Bentley), Gardwood, NJ L E H I G H V A L L E Y S T Y L E W E D D I N G S . C O M : 2 0 21
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Lauren & Khalil
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JULY 18, 2020 HO W I T S TA R T E D From eighth-grade science class to senior prom and a LDR spanning their college years, Lauren Almonte and Khalil Johnson orbited each other inexorably until Khalil won her hand with an elaborate scheme to propose on a wooded trail surrounded by their families.
T HE B IG D AY Two years’ worth of perfect plans went out the window when COVID hit, but they chose to seize the day. Living in California, they turned the trip across country from a single day’s travel to a safer road trip. Their micro fairy-tale wedding in the Pocono mountains accommodated a blended family with a bilingual ceremony, and boxed to-go dinners made feasting safe as well as special. Despite the tweaks, the soul of the event was unchanged, and Khalil and Lauren danced their first dance to the same song they swayed to at senior prom, thankful for such a beautiful experience in the midst of tragic times.
T HE DE TA IL S Venue: Promise Ridge, Stroudsburg Catering: Chef Kara Snyder, Stroudsburg Cake: Nutmeg Cake Design, Manayunk Dresses/Tuxes: Le Bella Donna Bridal & Formalwear Boutique, Jenkintown Hair & Makeup: Cheers 2 U Events, Warminster Rings: Helzberg Diamonds, Roseville, CA Flowers: Fabufloras Design, Philadelphia Videographer: Dearly Beloved Weddings, Bethlehem
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Alexandra & Robert L G P HO T OG R A P H Y
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JUNE 6 , 2 0 2 0 HO W I T S TA R T E D Alexandra MacLean and Robert Rooke met at Bucknell University. When the couple was strolling to Bethlehem’s VegFest one day, Alex’s talk of her dream wedding sparked an unexpected response. “Well, if we’re going to talk about our wedding,” Rob replied, “we have to get engaged first.” She looked back to find him on one knee.
T HE B IG D AY What had been a guest list of 145 people was adjusted to an intimate lakeside wedding of 12. A custom-made dress included lace from Alex’s mother’s wedding dress, and Rob’s bespoke suit held their wedding date embroidered in the collar. The script for their ceremony was written by Rob and Alex, and there wasn’t a dry eye in attendance—including the photographers! Guests enjoyed charcuterie and champagne, and a first dance to “I Wanna Grow Old With You.” In true pandemic fashion, the couple later included family and friends with a Zoom call.
T HE DE TA IL S Venue: Mountain Springs Lake Resort, Reeders Catering: Diane Goldberg, Stroudsburg Cake: Piece ‘a Cake, Macungie Dresses: Barbara Kavchok Couture, Bethlehem Tuxes: Edwing Joseph & Sons, Bethlehem Hair & Makeup: Salon Deevine, Walnutport Rings: Marshall Asnen, Inc., Philadelphia Flowers: Bob’s Flower Shop, Northampton Videographer: Andy Donatelli, Bethlehem Furniture: Chippy White Table, Tunkhannock
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Madeline & Keith NIN A L ILY P HO T OG R A P H Y
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AUGUST 27, 2020 HO W I T S TA R T E D Madeline Zurn and Keith Holtermann met at a bar, where Madeline made the first move and Keith ran with it, planning the next date before the first was over. The private proposal plan (Madeline is an ugly crier) was coffee, flowers and a ring Sunday morning, but when the florist texted Saturday night to confirm, Keith couldn’t wait any longer.
T HE B IG D AY Their April wedding was pushed to January, but as the pandemic kept raging, they decided a microwedding was right for them. Inspired by the “just because” bouquets Keith wooed her with, they created a lush garden in front of their Downtown Easton home, a natural oasis in an urban setting. Embracing lockdown life, it felt appropriate to elope there, just the two of them, their dog, Seamus, and their cake made of cheese. A someday wedding with family lies ahead, but in the meantime, their union is what matters most.
T HE DE TA IL S Venue: Home, Easton Cake: Tucker Silk Mill, Easton Dress/Tux: ASOS; Indochino Hair & Makeup: Makeup By Roxy, Catasauqua; Stef Flowers (lashes), Noé Home of Beauty, Bethlehem Rings: Robbins Delaware Diamonds, Newark, DE Flowers: Kraft & Co. Floral Design, Easton
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Chi Chi & Chelsea ROB B U T L E R P HO T OG R A P H Y
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 HO W I T S TA R T E D After falling for each other at a CrossFit gym, Chi Chi and Chelsea Nieves of Blandon decided to take on a partnered fitness competition together. Chi Chi had planned for friends and family to come watch, and they surprised Chelsea after the last event with T-shirts that said “Will you marry Chi Chi?”
T HE B IG D AY The two set their “destination” wedding in the backyard of a house rented beside sparkling Lake Naomi in the Poconos, bringing a U-Haul of handmade décor for their luxurious five-day stay. On the big day, a Panera-catered breakfast accompanied pleasant preparation, and the wafting smell of brisket being smoked on-site got guests’ mouths watering. After a short and sweet ceremony, heartfelt speeches carried the glowing couple into a reception of nonstop dancing and food that wowed even the chefs in the family—a day of effortless, beautiful fun!
T HE DE TA IL S Venue: Lake House on Lake Naomi, Poconos Catering: Little Creek Bar-B-Cue Company, Bangor Cake: Dice’s Creative Cakes, Boyertown Dresses/Tuxes: David’s Bridal/Express, Allentown Hair & Makeup: Tia Mazy (hair), West Lawn; Theresa Violette (makeup), Reading Rings: Kay Jewelers Flowers: Trisha Ortiz (bridesmaid) Music/DJ: Electric Sounds— DJ Triple J, Cheltenham Transportation: Baldwin Limousines, Inc., Stroudsburg
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Melyssa & Timothy A DD I S ON G E ORG E P HO T OG R A P H Y
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S E P T E MB E R 1, 2 0 19 HO W I T S TA R T E D Melyssa Weller and Timothy Giangarlo met as university students in Pittsburgh. They were staying at the Omni Resort of Bedford Springs when Tim surprised Melyssa in the hotel room with a proposal. Champagne followed, and a call to share the wonderful news with family.
T HE B IG D AY Theirs was one of the first weddings to be celebrated at the Easton Wine Project at the Simon Silk Mill, a small venue perfect for their intimate ceremony. A ring warming station allowed guests to bless their rings before being seated to hear vows the couple had written themselves. A photo interlude in Downtown Easton before the reception included their favorite mural. At the reception, a special dollar dance gave the couple a chance to speak with each guest, donating all of the proceeds. Doughnuts, cupcakes and a Pittsburgh cookie table took the place of a traditional cake, satisfying guests with decadent variety.
T HE DE TA IL S Venue: Easton Wine Project, Easton Catering: Seedling & Sage, Glenside Officiant: Julie Cassidy from Storied Celebrations, Easton Cake: Naz-O-Nut (doughnuts), Nazareth; Sweet Girlz Bakery (cupcakes), Easton Dress: BHLDN, altered by Susan Kolar Couture, Easton Hair & Makeup: Vintage House of Hair, Nazareth Rings: Groom: his grandfather’s ring; Bride: brilliantearth.com, shopshelter.com Wedding Planner: Ty Howard from Beauty Marked Events, Bethlehem Flowers: Allium Floral Design, Bethlehem Music/DJ: Steve Croce, Silver Sound Entertainment, Malvern Transportation: Sip and Play Transportation, Easton Backdrop: Fox and Finch Vintage Rentals, Bethlehem
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What if you could have a wedding with the people you love the most—the ones who have supported you from the very beginning? Read on to discover pro tips for creating the perfect micro-wedding experience for you and your guests.
PHO T OGR A PHE D BY A L ISON CONK L IN | CONCE P T, S T Y L ING A ND F LOR A L S BY S A R A H PE T R Y K , A L L IUM F LOR A L DE SIGN, W I T H A L ISON CONK L IN Featuring surround and florals by Allium Floral Design; structure by Omnivent Inc.
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WHAT DOES A MICRO-WEDDING FEEL LIKE?
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ind a spot that speaks to you, a place that represents your shared journey together—maybe it’s a restaurant you love, a sanctuary nestled in the woods, a rooftop garden or even your own backyard. Featuring The Sanctuary at Giant’s Foot in Stroudsburg
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hile the party is often the highlight of larger receptions, in a micro-wedding, the ceremony takes center stage. Find a celebrant who gets you as a couple, someone who can celebrate your unique story. The words they share unite you and your guests in a powerful and meaningful way. Featuring celebrity wedding officiant Rev. Roxy of MARRIED by REV ROXY®
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avish tablescapes, magical ceremony backdrops and the most gorgeous bouquet you ever saw—when your wedding is small, you have the opportunity to make a bold statement with your florals. Hosting a micro-wedding by the water? Consider flowered paddleboards for an end-of-night float down the stream. Featuring florals by Allium Floral Design and paddleboards from Miss Melanie Yoga
PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY + LIVE STREAMING Y
ou’ll want images and video from this once-in-a-lifetime day that truly capture all of your shared moments. For guests who can’t attend, this imagery is the best way for them to experience your joy and celebrate with you. Some couples even choose to live stream the ceremony itself.
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here are no rules here. Wear what you love and what makes you feel incredible. Hair and makeup are key to looking polished and pulled together, even if your vibe is casual. Remember, makeup artists know how to enhance your best features for a pictureperfect look! Featuring hair by The Beauty Exchange and makeup by Ashley Tyler Beauty Bride’s jumpsuit by Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe; Sorrelli jewelry courtesy of AM Luxe Groom’s attire by assembly88 and Edwing Joseph & Sons
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smaller wedding gives you the opportunity to create surprising moments of joy and emotion. Consider the idea of writing a letter to each of your guests, letting them know how much you appreciate the role they’ve played in your life. Even playful details like the charming “social-distancing� string telephone spark nostalgia. Featuring hand-painted socialdistancing string telephones by Theresa Byrnes; letters hand-drawn and written by Ren & Ink
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THE BEST DINNER PARTY YOU EVER THREW C
reate the menu of your dreams. Perhaps it’s cuisines from where you’ve traveled, signature family dishes or just one utterly decadent meal. A smaller group size means that the chef or caterer you select will have so much more flexibility in what they can prepare. Whatever you serve, be sure your table is glowing with warm candlelight and festooned with beautiful blooms. Adding in gorgeous place settings takes the tablescape to next-level beauty. And just because your wedding is small doesn’t mean you can’t have wedding cake! Check out the three micro-cakes, perfect for personal portions. Featuring tables custom designed by Abundat Inc.; flatware, glassware and place settings by Lovely Luxe Rentals; cakes by Crumbs Cake Studio
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Little did Stephanie Tomaszewski know in 2015, when her son’s fiancée (now her daughter-in -law) asked her to design the bridal veil, that she would be awarded “Best of the Knot, 2020.” That one veil, featuring three layers of colored tulle, was the first of many to delight brides across the country. Today, Stephanie runs Crowning Moment Veils, a custom bridal veil purveyor, with her three daughters. Crowning Moment Veils loves listening to a bride describe her dream veil and then delivering that vision. Stephanie’s designs have included cascading flowers, lace trim, multi-colors, Swarovski pearls and crystals and even a holiday-themed veil. Crowning Moment Veils also breathes new life into heirloom veils—brightening, repairing and customizing a mother’s or grandmother’s original veil—truly “taking something old and making it something you.” Says Stephanie: “I love knowing that Crowning Moment Veils has played a part in such a momentous occasion. The joy in seeing a bride’s dream come true is indescribable.”
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The Healing & Wellness Corner is here to make a bride’s most special day as stress-free as possible. Skilled and gentle hands intuitively find and soothe tired, achy muscles, paying special attention to knots. A body ritual, such as a salt scrub and wrap, will prep the body to slip into that gorgeous wedding dress and make the skin sparkle for the photos—perfect for showing off arms, shoulders and back. Skin will be refreshed, clean and illuminating from an Éminence Organic facial. Professional facials leave the skin refreshed and cleansed. A regimen of three months prior to the big day is recommended.
Alisha Nycole + CO specializes in luxury. Their award-winning on-site hair and makeup services for weddings, special events, headshots and education make them the most coveted bridal team in the tri-state area. Driven by the motto of #WeDOPerfect and #GetPerfectwithUs, Alisha says it all starts with “cultivating a personal connection with each client, creating a luxe experience that is only topped off by delivering flawless hair and makeup. We want every client to see themselves and say, ‘I have never felt so beautiful in my life!’” Alisha Nycole + CO is proud to have carefully cultivated a team of over 35 beauty experts, all trained in-house by Alisha herself with patented techniques for the #perfect look. Having been selected as Best of Weddings by The Knot and Wedding Wire for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 proves that Alisha and her team are doing it right. Where do these patented techniques come from? Alisha was certified in Advanced Artistry by age 12 and has continued her education by learning from celebrity makeup artists, including Mario Dedivanovic, Rob Sargsyan and Brittney Gray, who all service celebrity clientele—Kim Kardashian, Jadey Wadey, Mel B and Jessica Mulroney, to name a few! As a company, Alisha Nycole + CO invests in education to empower their ever-growing, all-women staff with elite techniques to ensure each client leaves feeling red-carpet ready for every event. “Let’s pop some rosé,” says Alisha, “get glamorous and treat yourself to the Alisha Nycole luxe beauty experience!”
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“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” Registered dietitian and owner of To Have & to Nourish, Keri Lasky, MS, RD, LDN, CLT, helps event-goers who feel like the “ugly duckling” to nourish their confidence so they can enjoy some of life’s most memorable occasions to the fullest. Nutrition is much more than just calories or macronutrients; it’s not a rigid formula or plan. It’s the combination/consideration for each client of various “mediums,” including food preferences, medical history, budget, kitchen skills, physical symptoms and blood work, to produce a truly exceptional way to nourish the body optimally and deliciously. To Have & to Nourish 1334 George St., Easton 908.399.9213 tohaveandtonourish.com
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Coleen Kirby & Sarah Petryk Allium Floral Design and Event Styling
Well-established and beloved in the Lehigh Valley, Allium Floral Design and Event Styling creates some of the most beautiful weddings in this region and beyond. Coleen Kirby and founder Sarah Petryk collaborate closely with their couples, offering gentle guidance, helping them design and experience their wedding day, exactly as they’ve always imagined it. Coleen and Sarah understand that for most of their couples, this is the first time planning a wedding and they work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the process feel simple and seamless. And the florals? They are just otherworldly! Allium works with incredible local and international growers to find blooms that perfectly create those Instagram-worthy looks. They also offer styling pieces from their collection to pull together the ceremony, escort card table, gift table, dessert station and more. And, to be honest, this year might look a little different than most and they offer beautiful ideas for microweddings and compassionate flexibility should the wedding date need to be rescheduled. A wedding should be a joy to plan and celebrate. Sarah and Coleen make it feel easy. Looking for more inspiration or just some dreamy floral images to spark the imagination? Their Instagram feed, @alliumfloraldesign , is a must-follow. Or to enjoy their flowers in person, pre-wedding, check out @alliumeveryday for their beautiful new retail creations. Allium Floral Design and Event Styling 484.320.2160 alliumfloraldesign.com
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Jenn Bergstresser Market Manager & Event Coordinator Nestled in the heart of Quakertown is a brandnew facility that combines the setting of the old trolley barn station with the feel of a new family gathering space. The Trolley Barn Public Market hosts an array of food vendors and retail spaces as well as several different spots where one can host an event through Red Brick Events. Jennifer Bergstresser, market manager and event coordinator, brings more than 15 years of event planning experience to the facility. Trolley Barn Public Market can accommodate events ranging from 25 to 400 people, with diverse catering options available. Jennifer can help bring any vision to life! For more information or to request a tour, email her at jenn@lhpman.com.
Blended Bakery, located in Lehighton, has been operating for a little over five years. Their team strives to bake the freshest product using only the finest ingredients. Blended offers custom cakes, wedding cakes, specialty donuts, gourmet cupcakes, cake pops, royal icing cookies, classic cookies, scones, gourmet pastries and fresh breads, with gluten-free and vegan options. Blended’s goal is to think outside of the box and offer the most creative gourmet baked goods to each customer, allowing them to extend this creativity as the most delicious product for their wedding guests. Big taste, small town touch, Blended with love. Enter as a guest and leave as a part of the Blended family.
Red Brick Events at the Trolley Barn Public Market 116 E. Broad St., Quakertown 267.875.0702 redbrick.events
Blended Bakery 158 S. 1st St., Lehighton 610.730.1732 blendedbakeryllc.com
Christina Yurasits Owner, Blended Bakery
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Monica Yurconic-Groff Owner, Ross Plants & Flowers
Ross Plants & Flowers 2704 Route 309, Orefield 7525 Tilghman St., Allentown 610.395.5193 rossplantsandflowers.com
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A wedding day should be the most exciting and remembered day in a couple’s life. The stress of COVID has changed this to a degree, but what has been apparent at Ross Plants & Flowers is the power of love. Love conquers all, as they say—even COVID. Although weddings have been smaller and more intimate than the large gatherings of the past, Monica Yurconic-Groff and her team at Ross Plants & Flowers have seen the strength that love has to push through the toughest of times. The Ross team promises to make every wedding day the most memorable for the right reasons, not because of COVID. From consultations (in person, socially distanced and masked or via phone or FaceTime) to the implementation of the couple’s vision, Ross is there for each couple, every step of the way. As the guidelines change, Ross will change to create the wedding that every couple deserves. Communication is at the heart of their success and they will make sure every wedding detail is perfectly orchestrated so the day is remembered for the beautiful love that is being celebrated. Call Ross Plants & Flowers today and let love conquer COVID!
A&A Limousine ...................................................................................... 19 Action Party Rentals .............................................................................6 Alisha Nycole + CO ............................................................................. 37 Allium Floral Design & Event Styling ................................. 38 BalloonWorks ...........................................................................................26 Bear Creek Mountain Resort ...................................................... 12 Blended Bakery ......................................................................................39 Bridals by Sandra ....................................................................................2 Cake & Corolla ........................................................................................ 19 Camelback Resort.................................................................................... 7 The Centennial Catering & Conference Center / Homewood Suites by Hilton Center Valley ............... 13 Crowning Moment Veils ................................................................ 36 Event Center at blue / Paxos Restaurants ...........................3 Glasbern Inn ................................................................................................5 Gold Credit Union ................................................................................ 18 Hanover Grande Ballroom / Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center ...................................................................... 18 Healing & Wellness Corner ......................................................... 37 Lou Lou LeRoy Salon .........................................................................26 Madeline’s ................................................................................................... 19 Red Brick Events / Trolley Barn Public Market ..........26 ...............................................................................................................................39 Ross Plants & Flowers .......................................................................40 Royal Throne Portable Toilets ................................................... 12 ............................................................................................................................... 27 Smith Brothers Tent Rentals ....................................................... 18 Susan Bella Jewelry ........................................................................... 12 Thistle Lane Events ............................................................................ 27 ............................................................................................................................... 36 To Have & to Nourish ........................................................................ 38 Vault 634 / Jaindl Enterprises .......................... inside front cover Wind Creek Bethlehem ...................................................................... 1
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