Real bride

Martina Liana -

Our Story...

What began as a friendship in college, at Temple University, quickly grew into a love that spanned far beyond Philadelphia. Funny enough, Kurt and I grew up less than seven miles away from each other in Pennsylvania. However, we didn't meet until college- more than two hours away from our hometowns. We laugh now trying to figure out where we may have crossed paths before we 'officially' met. After three years of long-distance dating, in 2018, my job brought us to the Capital Region. It was the first time Kurt and I were able to live together in the same place- and it quickly became 'home.’ In 2020, smack dab in the middle of the pandemic, Kurt proposed outside of the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Spa State Park. It was one of the first places we visited upon moving to the Capital Region- and he remembered how I mentioned it would be a 'gorgeous place to get married.’ He arranged for our friend, who's a professional photographer, to hide and capture the moment on camera. Even though we grew up in Pennsylvania, we knew we wanted to bring our family and friends to the place we called 'home' and were thrilled they had a chance to experience a place that is near and dear to our hearts. Upon seeing the Canfield Casino, we knew it was our place. Oh, the gorgeous stained-glass ceiling! Our incredible vendors helped bring every aspect of our vision to life, and better than we ever could've imagined. We are so grateful for all our family and friends who traveled to celebrate the best day of our life …and danced the night away with us!

Details

WEDDING DATE September 17

CEREMONY St Mary's Church Ballston Spa

RECEPTION Canfield Casino

PHOTOGRAPHER JP Elario Photography

VIDEOGRAPHER Ethan Hill

WEDDING GOWN Martina Lianapurchased at Lily Saratoga

SHOES Bella Belle

BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES Jenny Yoopurchased at Styled by Lily Saratoga

HAIR Styled by Floriana

MAKEUP Amanda Pierce

GROOM'S ATTIRE Tuxego

RINGS Northeastern Fine Jewelers

EVENT DECORATOR Fleurtacious Designs

FLOWERS Fleurtacious Designs

RENTALS All Occasions Chiavari Rentals

STATIONERY SUITE Paper Plum

CATERER Mazzone Hospitality

CAKE Mazzone Hospitality and Saratoga Gluten Free Goods

TRANSPORTATION

Premiere Transportation

DJ OR BAND

Chris Johnston of Love of Music

FIRST DANCE "In Case You Didn't Know"

HONEYMOON DESTINATION St. Lucia

Advice

TO PASS ALONG...

• Enjoy the moment and try to be present, because the day truly goes by SO fast!

• Make sure to do what makes you and your husband happy. It is YOUR day, no one else's.