Dream Weddings Magazine Spring 2017 Issue

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7 MARTINE’S MUSINGS Letter from the Editor 11 ALBUMS, PRINTS & PRESERVING YOUR MEMORIES With Ashley Gerrity 15 DESIGN & PLANNING TIPS With Dana M. McGinley 17 HELLO GORGEOUS! With Maggie King of Mkup The Beauty Studio 18 STYLED INSPIRATION Classic Romantic, Organic Ethereal & Urban Contemporary Tablescapes 24 EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHT The Fine Art of Film With Justin Tearney

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26 REAL WEDDINGS Allow Real Weddings to Inspire Your Dreams!

32 YOU REALLY CAN HAVE IT ALL With Double Tree Resort by Hilton 35 AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE Personalized Thanks with Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market 38 MAKE THE "WRIGHT" CHOICE! With John Wright Restaurant 46 BRIDE'S PLANNING GUIDE & CHECKLIST Get Organized with Our Checklists 50 FASHION IN BLOOM Dream Weddings Feature 68 VENDOR DIRECTORY Use Our Directory to Select Your Dream Team

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Your Dream Wedding Awaits in Downtown Lancaster The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and the Lancaster County Convention Center offer the perfect venue for your large or small wedding, including the ceremony. Our friendly staff is eager to attend to your every need. Get in touch for more information about planning your day with us.

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Emmy nominated Dream Weddings follows local couples through their planning process until their big day unfolds right before your eyes. What began as a dream more than 5 years ago for host Martine Cajas has turned into a source of inspiration for couples throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Viewers enjoy some truly unique elements of the show: behind-the-scenes production meetings, design upgrades and of course – bloopers! Martine has gotten so comfortable on camera that the production team feels he will become a one-take wonder… then his Spanglish

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The Dream Weddings TV show is made possible by the creativity of the local professionals who make our couples' dreams come true. Visit us at www.DreamWeddings.co to search through the area's top vendors, view past issues of the magazine and to learn how your wedding could possibly be featured on a future episode of the show.

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The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and the breeze is warm. You know spring is here! I personally couldn’t wait for it. Spring to me means that wedding season is upon us and wedding season is absolutely my favorite time of year.

Whether your wedding is right around the corner or you’re still smack dab in the middle of your planning process, everyone is excited and inspired.

My hope for this issue of the Dream Weddings Magazine was to continue to inspire you with classic design elements as well as a few bold styling moves. Remember that your wedding is not about checking each of the items you need to host an event off of a list. It’s about creatively expressing your individuality as well as your relationship throughout your theme. Be artistic, be open! You will see in our feature that while we incorporate plenty of flowers into the design, it’s certainly not in a traditional way. Paper flowers have become a huge trend…and a classy one! You can play with colors,

shapes and designs in a whole new way and they turn even the most bland space into a unique and elegant one. You can use them as a backdrop to your cake, head or sweetheart table, whether it’s half of a wall or a full wall. They allow you to transform a space to be unique to you.

Remember (and I can’t stress this enough) that your wedding photographer and videographer should be the two biggest investments you will make. The average wedding photography package in 2016 ran between $4000 - $8000 so don’t be surprised by what quality costs! After the vows are spoken, the cake is eaten, the lights are off and the music stops playing, your photos and video footage are the only things you will have to look back on for years to come. This is why it’s so imperative to choose a photographer whose style and approach will allow him or her to capture you in a way that you want to see yourself. Who are you as a couple?

Are you cute and classic? Are you contemporary and fashion driven? Are you organic and reserved? Choose a photographer who works best when capturing people like you. The videographer is JUST as important because they can be everywhere you can’t be. While you’re getting ready, they can capture how your ceremony space is coming together. While you’re saying your vows, they can capture the reaction on your parent's faces…something you wouldn’t otherwise get to see!

Also, don’t forget that different approaches are called for in different scenarios. Lighting is everything to these vendors! If you’re having an outdoor, naturally lit ceremony and reception, perhaps a fine-art, film photographer is the

best fit for you. If you’re having an urban, indoor, up-lit event, a digital photographer who is used to working in those conditions is probably a good fit for you. Just remember to take your time and really focus on your search for the perfect photographer and videographer, asking them if they feel they would be the best fit for you.

Dream Weddings partners with amazing photographers and videographers, each with a different style and approach so you’re sure to find a great fit for you.

Happy planning Dreamers!

owner & editor-in-chief MARTINE CAJAS creative director KERRY ANDERSON photography KATY TREFRY PHOTOGRAPHY photo editing ARTEMAS PHOTOGRAPHY director of business development & senior editor MEGAN TEARNEY

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Albums, Prints & Preserving Your Memories

by Ashley Gerrity: Owner and Principal Photographer, Ashley Gerrity Photography Paging through the memories of my own parent's wedding album and hearing the story that each photo evokes is one of my great joys from childhood. One of the first things that I did right after my own wedding was to design a statement album with all of my favorite images from the day. The expense, to me, was an investment in my family’s story. I often tell couples that their wedding album doesn’t exist for them, it exists for their children and grandchildren.

As a professional photographer, nothing gives me more pleasure than being able to produce heirloom quality printed products, through which my clients can savor their wedding photos.

Although we happily offer digital files for each of our clients, many couples choose to stop by the studio or video chat with us to design their wedding album. After months or years of planning, the wedding album stands as a tangible testament to the beauty of their wedding day.

Because we are committed to creating the best experience for our couples from engagement through their lives together, we give them the opportunity to wait until after their wedding before committing to a particular album option. We believe the best time to choose an album is after you’ve seen and absorbed all of the photos, relived the memories and decided which ones will best reflect the moments that defined the day. We offer three different collections of artisan albums, handmade in Italy, bound and covered in a variety of leathers and other materials.

When people think of a wedding album, they often remember their parent's album with full-sized, aging images mounted

inside of a heavy leather case. The wedding albums of today are quite different and are artfully created in a wide variety of styles.

We have options ranging from economical art books with photographic papers to classic collection books, which can feature image die-cuts, covers and dozens of luxury leathers to choose from. With modern printing technology, there is a perfect wedding album available for every couple.

Not only can you choose to feature your wedding images in a gorgeous album, you can also have heirloom quality prints of your images to display in your home. Although canvas prints are still very popular, there has been a marvelous gravitation towards classic, matted and framed wall art. We love seeing images presented in a frame, it is such a timeless way to feature your portraits. Plus, you can always switch out the images as your family grows and throughout your life together, making framed photos a wonderful way to adorn your home with the loving memories you begin to create on your wedding day.

Regardless of your preferred presentation, choosing a full-service photographer who offers a multitude of print and album options after your wedding day will help ensure that your memories live on beyond a USB drive. Research has shown that digital files only rarely make it beyond Facebook, that USBs are easily lost or deleted, and technology (although we love it) is quickly obsolete with new innovations. Digital files, coupled with high quality printed products, will ensure that your perfect wedding day lives on for generations to come.

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by Dana McGinley, Owner: Dana M. McGinley Events & Design Let me ask you a question: How many flowers’ names do you know? Sure, everyone knows what a rose and carnation look like but if I told you to picture a chrysanthemum or succulent, would you be able to? It’s not a trick question and it’s okay if your answer is “no.” My point in asking is to say that most of my couples don’t know a lot of what I know when we begin designing and planning their wedding.

an indoor, contemporary space.” They spent a large portion of their time getting to know one another through hiking and having picnics so they wanted to incorporate that theme into their celebration without having to worry about inclement weather potentially ruining their day.

They also both happened to be teachers who initially met at a conference. Considering these concepts and that “Greenery” is the color of the year, I designed tablescapes with plaid linen, leafy table runners and apple favors.

Speaking of favors, I cannot tell you how many couples wrack their brains over them. On average, my couples that do choose to have favors spend between $200-$400 on them. When my couples are on the fence about favors, I suggest that unless they have a favor that is truly a part of their overall theme and styling (like these apples that represent the story of how this couple met), consider a few alternatives: Your guests will most remember how much fun they had celebrating with you so you can use the money you would have spent on favors to allow for extra time from your band or DJ, a fun photo booth, upgraded dinner choices or extra hors d’oeuvre selections.

Another alternative is to donate money to a cause or charity that speaks to you.

Place a beautiful piece of stationary that matches your invitations, menus, etc. at each place setting, explaining the donation so that guests can see that rather than sitting a chocolate bar on their plate, you’ve done something meaningful to commemorate your day.

Ultimately, there are many alternatives to traditional favors. It’s up to you to decide how much importance you place on this part of your planning. The good news is, there is no right or wrong and an experienced designer and planner can help you with this and so many more decisions!

I’ve done this before and I do it every day. I’ve gained the knowledge necessary to take a concept and plan the details so that concept becomes a reality. I love taking the vision that you describe to me and telling you the name of the flower, leaf, pattern, material, etc. that you’re picturing in your mind. This very tablescape was inspired by a couple who pictured “layers of outdoor picnic elements, paired with

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HELLO GORGEOUS! Welcome to MKUP The Beauty Studio, where feeling pretty is priceless! Our studio is a place for all of your makeup and beauty needs. We provide professional, affordable makeup applications as well as esthetician services in a beautifully designed, contemporary and fun atmosphere. Our artists are available in-store or on-thego...anywhere, anytime!

At our studio in downtown York, you can enjoy makeup classes & custom makeovers individually or with your friends, individualized services such as brow shaping, flawless foundation, lash applications, dry hair services & blowouts or curated cosmetic & skincare products if you want to focus on one part of your look, bachelorette parties so you can have a full beauty trial-run before the big day and of course, bridal party makeovers in the studio or on-site to ensure you and your entire bridal party look and feel like your most beautiful selves on the biggest day of your life!

Now, at the brand new studio in York, you have the opportunity to have the pampering experience you’ve always dreamed of while getting ready on your wedding day. Have your entire bridal party start their day chatting, drinking champagne and relaxing while Maggie and her team work their magic to make everyone look as beautiful as they feel.

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CLASSIC ROMANTIC White is always classic. Layer white with a variety of textures in linens, flowers, china and chairs. Add just a touch of "Greenery", Pantone's color of the year, to your floral designs, accent with gold or silver flatware, use clear, glass plates and you have a beautiful space that works in almost any environment.

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In nature, cream is the color of clean. Organic materials that accent the natural beauty of the great outdoors such as plant-dyed, linen table cloths, silky, shear chair covers, heirloom flatware and goldaccented china allow your guests to relax and feel the warmth of the setting sun as they join in celebration with you.

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URBAN CONTEMPORARY The cars, the buildings, the lights, the people strolling‌the city is a hub of energy and the perfect backdrop for sleek, architecturally inspired furniture design paired with lush, neutral floral arrangements. Add strategically placed candles for ambiance and you have a contemporary, yet comfortable atmosphere.

the fine art of film Film photography. It’s making a comeback. Although it hardly left the scene altogether, many photographers are choosing to return to the medium that allowed them to embrace their subjects on a truly intimate level while shooting. Truthfully, we’re thankful for the era where digital reigned supreme because in a way, it diversified photographers and allowed each to dive into their medium of choice and define their individual approach and style.

For this article, we sat down with JUSTIN TEARNEY to discuss the strengths of film and learn why he chose to primarily shoot on it when capturing weddings for his clients.

“I’m a storyteller, first and foremost. I’m not just taking pictures of my subjects in beautiful poses. My goal is to connect with people on a level that allows me to capture their energy, emotions, essence...this is what ensures my clients love their photos for a lifetime.”

We asked Justin how shooting on film specifically allows him to make this connection. “Don’t get me wrong, digital photography has its strengths. I shoot that too, when the situation calls for it. But film, specifically medium-format film, allows me to take in all the details of what’s happening. There’s no looking at a display screen to ensure you got the shot so you’re forced to truly hone your craft and get good at just knowing you had all of the elements right.”

We asked Justin what he feels are some of the aesthetic draws to photographs shot on film. “To me, there are so many beautiful things about it but I’m specifically drawn to the colors and tonality. There’s a subtle softness to film images that is really very flattering for portraiture. Ultimately, you get timeless, rich, real images that aren’t subject to trends or fads.”

For more of Justin’s work, visit his website: www.justintearney.com And be sure to check out Brad & Sarah, a real wedding shot on film by Justin, page 30.

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It happens a lot. Couples become conflicted quite easily as they dive headfirst into planning their wedding. Once you realize all of the decisions that must be made, it’s all too easy to throw your hands up and concede to a cookie cutter wedding with no real theme that truly defines you.

But what if there were a happy medium? A place where you had someone to help you organize the decisions that needed to be made but allowed you the freedom to design the look and feel of their space to speak to your own personal style and taste. The good news is that this place does exist!

Double Tree Lancater has all of the amenities you need to simplify your planning process with everything in one place but just because it’s a one-stop-shop doesn’t mean you lose the ability to customize the details.

Their on-site coordinator works very closely with each couple to understand their personal preferences while guiding them through the planning process, utilizing the experience of planning hundreds of weddings. Ultimately, the couple makes the final decisions that determine the overall style and feel of their day but having the variety of spaces and experience of the on-site coordinator that Double Tree Lancaster offers allows each couple to relax and focus on the parts of the planning process that truly have meaning to them.

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Say “Thank You” with customized favors & welcome boxes!

With options for wedding favors as well as welcome baskets or boxes filled with fresh snacks, treats and beverages for out-of-town guests, they hand-select custom items for each couple, allowing you to pair your choices and wrapping with your overall style and theme.

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John Wright Restaurant, located along the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville, PA is an excellent choice for your Dream Wedding venue. Get ready, get married and celebrate all in one place!

The luxurious bridal suite with private entrance allows you and your bridal party to relax and enjoy refreshments while you get ready to walk down the aisle.

The lawn space is the perfect setting for your outdoor ceremony, with the river & bridge as your backdrop.

Additionally, the venue boasts a 2nd floor reception space, called the “River Room” which can accomodate up to 180 seated guests.

The room has a contemporary feel and is a blank canvas for you to create a styled reception space that is as unique as you.

At John Wright Restaurant, great pride is taken in the quality of food that will be served to your guests. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers whenever possible and care is taken to ensure items used are fresh and unprocessed.

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A wedding can be the most exciting time in a bride’s life but it can also become overwhelming rather quickly! With so much to accomplish before your dream day, it’s easy to panic over everything on your to-do list. Whether you’re planning your wedding in one month or over two years, let us help take the stress out of the planning process. Follow this step-by-step guide and you’ll easily be able to enjoy your Dream Wedding! Now take a deep breath and let your bridal anxiety melt away.

STEP ONE _ Determine your budget _ Choose more than one possible wedding date _ Based on your budget, determine your guest count _ Pick and view several ceremony and reception venues that align with your theme (keep your guest count in mind and make sure the venues can accommodate) _ Set your wedding date STEP TWO _ Select the members of your bridal party _ Choose a bridal gown to go with your theme and season _ Begin conceptualizing groom and wedding party attire _ Establish a wedding registry _ Send out save-the-dates

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STEP THREE _ Hire your Dream Team (see next page) _ Arrange consultations with your Dream Teamers _ Schedule food and cake tastings _ Reserve a block of rooms at a local hotel for your out-of-town guests _ Send out invitations _ Book rehearsal dinner venue STEP FOUR _ Obtain a marriage license (Important!) _ Complete reception seating chart _ Schedule a final fitting for your Dream gown _ Finalize preparations for the rehearsal dinner _ Pack for your honeymoon (Don’t forget a passport if you’re traveling internationally!)

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Venue? √ Gown? √ Panic? √ There are so many little details that go into planning a Dream Wedding and it can become overwhelming rather quickly. This checklist will ensure your Dream Team is complete. They can worry about all the pesky little details so you can simply enjoy your special day. Worry free wedding? √

DREAM TEAM _ Beauty Treatments _ Bridal Gown & Accessories _ Groom’s Attire & Accessories _ Alterations & Design _ Cakery _ Caterer (including rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour & reception) _ Cosmetic Dentistry _ Dance Lessons (for the first dance!) _ Décor, Linens & Lighting _ Favors & Attendant Gifts _ Fitness & Weight Loss _ Florist (ceremony & reception) _ Hair & Makeup (for you & your bridal party) _ Hotel Accommodations _ Jeweler (bride, bridesmaids, wedding bands, groom, groomsmen, parents, etc.) _ Music (ceremony & reception) _ Officiant _ Paper (invitations, save-the-date cards, programs, menus, seating cards, thank you notes, etc.)

_ Photo Booth _ Photographer _ Rental Accessories _ Transportation (to & from reception for you and your guests) _ Venue (ceremony & reception) _ Videographer _ Wedding Stylist & Planner (A must!)

FOR THE BRIDE _ Gown _ Reception Gown (if applicable) _ Veil or Headpiece _ Shoes (think comfort for the reception) _ Handbag _ Jewelry _ Makeup _ Bouquet _ Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue _ Garter (2) _ Lingerie _ Bridal Emergency Kit

FOR THE GROOM _ Attire _ Shoes & Socks _ Accessories (watch, cuff links, etc.) _ Boutonniere WEDDING PARTY _ Bridesmaid Dresses, Accessories & Shoes (think comfort for the reception!) _ Hair & Makeup _ Bouquets _ Groomsmen Attire, Accessories & Shoes _ Boutonniere _ Flower Girl / Ring Bearer Attire, Accessories & Shoes _ Wedding Party Gifts

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We present you with the Dream Weddings Vendor Directory, an amazing resource filled with highly talented professionals that will make your wedding day dreams a reality. Use our directory as a checklist to search through and select your Dream Team. Also, don’t forget to visit our online Vendor Guide at www.DreamWeddings.co/vendors. Happy Planning!

BARTENDERS Good Spirits Lancaster (717) 371-4849 goodspiritslancaster.com Lancaster

DANCE LESSONS Ballroom on the Square (717) 799-9416 ballroomonthesquare.com Lancaster

The Traveling Tap (717) 435-7360 tratap.com Lancaster

DÉCOR, LINENS AND LIGHTING Shumaker Plan. Design.

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(717) 735-0767 shumakerpdt.com Lancaster

BRIDAL REGISTRY Boscov’s Bridal Registry 1(800) 284-8155 ext. 4 boscovs.com Reading BRIDAL SHOWS Best Wedding Showcase (717) 733-5683 bestweddingshowcase.com Ephrata CATERERS Festive Board (717) 854-2420 festive-board.com York COSMETIC TREATMENTS Center for Cosmetic Dermatology (717) 741-5512 centerforcosmeticdermatology.com York Patterson/Votilla Dentistry for Life (717) 569-3911 dentistryforlife.com Lancaster

Special Occasions & Queen Street Linens (717) 299-4642 specialo.com Lancaster Stray Lighting & Production Services (717) 617-8096 straypro.com Lititz EVENT RENTALS Ace the Party Place (717) 393-1707 acethepartyplace.com Lancaster Barnes Handcrafted Farmhouse Tables (717) 586-3170 barneshandcraftedfarmhousetables.yolasite.com Seven Valleys Elegant Transformations Company (717) 808-9245 etchairs.com Lancaster Hess Tent Rental (717) 665-6957 hesstentrental.com Manheim

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Rental World (717) 397-3663 rentalworldpa.com Lancaster Weir Event Rentals & Sales (717) 975-7089 weireventrentals.com Hershey FAVORS Brown's Orchards & Farm Market (717) 428-2036 brownsorchards.com FLORIST Butera the Florist (717) 846-4283 buteratheflorist.com York Blooms by Vickrey (717) 737-0212 bloomsbyvickrey.com Camp Hill Cremer Florist (717) 637-6621 cremerflorist.com Gettysburg Custom Florals (717) 468-5465 customflorals.com Lancaster Laura of Lauxmont (717) 779-5055 Facebook/Laura of Lauxmont Wrightsville Petals with Style (717) 392-4000 petalswithstyle.com Lancaster

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Don’t delay! Remember to book all of your vendors six months to one year ahead of time.

Shelbi Harmes Expressions (717) 598-2288 shelbi1021@gmail.com Akron HOTEL & ACCOMODATIONS Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster (717) 560-0880 lancaster.hgi.com Lancaster INVITATIONS Carpenter Invitations and Design (717) 841-0231 carpenterinvitations.com Columbia Cork and Chambers (717) 690-0315 corkandchambers.com

JEWELERS Finch Jewelers (717) 293-3333 finchjewelers.com Lancaster

Rhythm System Pro DJ Entertainment (717) 540-8826 rhythmsystem.com New Cumberland

Garrick Jewelers (717) 637-1177 garrickjewelers.com Hanover

OFFICIANT Wedding Dayz Rev. David Di Raddo (717) 636-1744 weddingdayz.net Mechanicsburg

K Novinger Jewelry (717) 972-0553 knovingerjewelry.com Lemoyne Koser Jewelers (717) 653-4941 koserjewelers.com Mt. Joy Warren Jewellers (717) 299-3088 warrenjewellers.com Lancaster

Paper Jane (717) 725-1142 paperjanestudio.com

MEN’S WEAR Central PA Tuxedo (717) 295-2550 centralpatuxedo.com Lancaster

Persnickety Invitation Studio (717) 741-2324 persnicketyinc.com York

Cocoa Couture (717) 533-3323 cocoacoutureonline.com Hershey

Typothecary Letterpress & Design (484) 269-6019 typothecaryletterpress.com Lancaster

MUSIC DJ Mast Productions (717) 951-5221 djmast.com Lancaster

PAPER FLOWERS Paper Flowers by D (717) 940-8058 Lancaster PHOTO BOOTH Freez Entertainment, LLC The Home of DJ Freez (717) 475-9898 freezentertainment.com Lancaster Katy Trefry Photography (717) 487-6182 katytrefryphotography.com Wrightsville Sweet Pea Photo Booth (717) 940-8605 sweetpeaphotobooth.com Lancaster

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HAIR & MAKE-UP Bella Make Up (717) 666-9153 Lancaster

Tap Snap 1069 (717) 503-5519 tapsnap1069.com Carlisle

Freez Entertainment, LLC The Home of DJ Freez (717) 475-9898 freezentertainment.com Lancaster

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PHOTOGRAPHY Ashley Gerrity Photography (717) 496-7043 ashleygerrityphotography.com Philadelphia

TRANSPORTATION Unique Limousine (717) 233-4431 uniquelimousine.com Harrisburg

Brittani Elizabeth Photography (267) 415-6648 brittanielizabethphotography.com

TRAVEL & TOURISM Discover Lancaster 1(800) 723-8824 discoverlancasterweddings.com Lancaster

Creative Interpretations Photography (717) 405-1481 creativeinterpretations photography.com Epic Photography (717) 344-0571 epic-photos.com Elizabethtown Frank King Photography 1 (800) 356-3631 frankkingphotography.com Dover

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VENUES Acorn Farms Reception & Conference Center (717) 653-6182 acornfarms.net Mount Joy Bent Creek Country Club (717) 560-7700 bentcreekcc.com Lancaster

Justin Tearney Photography (717) 725-6214 justintearney.com

The Booking House Manheim (717) 664-0503 thebookinghousemanheim.com Manheim

Katy Trefry Photography (717) 487-6182 katytrefryphotography.com Wrightsville

Chestnut Hill Villa (717) 898-2926 RentChampFarm.com Lancaster

Leslie Gilbert Photography (717) 314-7266 lesliegilbertphotography.com Lancaster

Green Valley Chateau & Tent (610) 685-3900, Ext. 400 vivacatering.com Sinking Spring

Vince Ha Photography (717) 372-8689 www.vinceha.com

Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms (717) 665-7284 harvestviewbarn.com Hershey

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Heritage Hills Resort (717) 755-0123 heritagehillsresort.com York Heritage Hotel (717) 898-2431 heritagelancaster.com Lancaster Hertzhog Homestead (717) 201-4893 hertzhoghomestead.com Lancaster John Wright Restaurant (717) 252-1003 jwrpa.com Wrightsville Lancaster Double Tree Resort

by Hilton (717) 464-2711 doubletreelancaster.com Lancaster Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (717) 239-1600 marriott.com/hotels/travel/ lnsmc-lancaster-marriott-atpenn-square/ Lancaster Lebanon Country Club (717) 273-0611 lebcc.com Lebanon

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We present you with the Dream Weddings Vendor Directory, an amazing resource filled with highly talented professionals that will make your wedding day dreams a reality. Use our directory as a checklist to search through and select your Dream Team. Also, don’t forget to visit our online Vendor Guide at www.DreamWeddings.co/vendors. Happy Planning!

Don’t delay! Remember to book all of your vendors six months to one year ahead of time.

Reading Country Club (610) 685-3900, Ext. 400 vivacatering.com York Rock Ford Plantation (717) 392-7223 rockfordplantation.org Lancaster Scenic Village at Harvest Drive (717) 768-7186 hotellancasterpa.com/scenicvillage.php Lancaster White Chimneys (717) 442-1037 whitechimneys.com Gap VIDEOGRAPHY Elvira Mary Videographers (610) 389-4740 elviramaryvideographers.com Lavon Films (717) 393-4256 lavonfilmsweddings.com Lancaster

WEDDING CAKES Custom Cakes by Jen (717) 792-3182 customcakesbyjen.net York

WEDDING PLANNERS Betsy Kohr Designs (717) 578-1447 betsykohr.com Wrightsville

House of Clarendon (717) 290-7800 houseofclarendon.com Lancaster

Inspire Weddings by MX2 Event Design (717) 254-5100 mx2eventdesign.com Harrisburg

Providence Divine Cakes (717) 741-0120 providencedivinecakes andpastries.com York Sugar Whipped Bakery (717) 568-2202 sugarwhippedbakery.com Lititz WEDDING DRESSES Cocoa Couture (717) 533-3323 cocoacoutureonline.com Hershey

Planned Perfection (717) 333-2799 plannedperfectionpa.com Lancaster That's It! Wedding Concepts, LLC (717) 645-5700 thatsitweddingconcepts.com Mechanicsburg TrinaKay Weddings & Events (717) 887-6532 trinakayweddings.com East Berlin

Lilla’s Bridal Boutique, Inc. (717) 757-6788 lillasbridalboutique.com York Renaissance Bridals (717) 846-0515 renaissancebridalsandprom.com York

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Out Door Country Club (717) 764-1188 odcc.com York

Tiffany's Bridal Boutique (717) 419-2119 tiffanysbridalboutique.com Stevens

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