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Pennsylvania Weddings Magazine: Tell us about the two of you: How did you meet, and how did he propose? Hayley Ettaro: Trevor and I met in the spring of 2021 at a bar in +V^U[V^U 7P[[ZI\YNO 0 ^HZ HJ[\HSS` [OL VUL [V THRL [OL ÄYZ[ TV]L and brought Trevor a drink to break the ice. We went on V\Y ÄYZ[ KH[L VUL ^LLR SH[LY HUK 0 RUL^ VU [OH[ KH[L OL ^HZ [OL VUL ;YL]VY WYVWVZLK VU 1\UL HM[LY JVTPUN OVTL MYVT H IPY[OKH` KPUULY ^P[O MYPLUKZ >OLU 0 ^HSRLK PU [OL KVVY OL OHK KLJVYH[LK T` ^OVSL HWHY[TLU[ PU ÅV^LYZ SPNO[Z JHUKSLZ HUK a "Marry Me" sign. He dropped to one knee and asked me to Marry him. A photographer was there capturing the whole moment. We then went down to The Point to take pictures and celebrate. It truly was such a surprise and the most magical night.
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To honor the memory of her late grandmothers, Kirsten incorporated pieces of their wedding dresses into her ensemble. The fabric from each dress was lovingly wrapped around her bouquet, symbolizing the continuity of love through generations. Kirsten and
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s you count down to your wedding day, your wedding ring and wedding day jewelry will soon join your engagement ring at the top of your list of most-treaured items. But before you can wear gorgeous styles everyday, you first have to find a jeweler you love. Thankfully, one of the best jewelers calls Pennsylvania home, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to Philadelphia-favorite, Lauren Priori of L. Priori Jewelry.
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auren Priori grew up loving jewelry. Some of her favorite memories are from the holidays when she and her mom used to visit a local jewelry store and Lauren was able to choose something special to take home. Even at a young age, she was drawn to estate jewelry, which she specializes in now. But when she was little, jewelry simply seemed like something she could enjoy, not a career she could pursue. Thankfully, she had a realization. ¹1\ VM^MZ ZMITTa WKK]ZZML \W UM \PI\ RM_MTZa KW]TL JM I KIZMMZ ]V\QT 1 _I[ OZIL]I\QVO NZWU KWTTMOM _Q\P I J][QVM[[ LMOZMM º [PIZML 4I]ZMV ¹1 PIL JMMV TWWSQVO NWZ [WUM\PQVO \PI\ [\ZILLTML \PM _WZTL[ WN IZ\ IVL J][QVM[[ IVL \PMV 1 ZMITQbML¸)0) ¸\PI\¼[ RM_MTZa 1 UW^ML \W +ITQNWZVQI IVL [\]LQML \W JMKWUM I OMUWTWOQ[\ )N\MZ \PI\ 1 JMKIUM I [XWVOM _WZSQVO M^MZa_PMZM NZWU <QٺIVa \W 8PQTTa¼[ 2M_MTMZ[ :W_ \W TMIZV M^MZa\PQVO 1 XW[[QJTa KW]TL ;M^MV aMIZ[ IOW 1 [\IZ\ML 4 8ZQWZQ 2M_MTZa IVL PI^M PIL [W U]KP N]V OZW_QVO \PM KWUXIVa º
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Whether you’re counting down to your wedding day or treating yourself or someone you love to something special to treasure for years, L. Priori Jewelry is one to know.
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¹1N aW] KPWW[M _PI\ aW] TW^M you’ll be less likely to regret it later. 1N aW] TW^M ZW[M OWTL Q\¼[ Ua XMZ[WVIT favorite!), but it’s not en vogue at \PM UWUMV\ _PW KIZM[' AW]¼ZM going to be wearing your ring for a long, long time, and it should JM I ZMÆMK\QWV WN aW] IVL aW]Z partner. That being said, if you’re between two shapes or very LQٺMZMV\ [\aTM[ OW _Q\P \PM UW[\ \QUMTM[[ WX\QWV º Once you’re wearing your engagement ring and you’ve designed your wedding bands, you’ll likely want to turn your attention to gifts NWZ TW^ML WVM[ IVL JZQLM[UIQL[ 1V this, case Lauren suggests turning to L. Priori Jewelry’s classic and minimalist top-seller, the Maura pearl MIZZQVO[ NWZ I ^MZa [XMKQÅK ZMI[WV" “Pearls look bright and happy on M^MZaWVM º
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“There’s much talk about your big day attire, but your wedding lingerie is just as important as your gown,” said Maddie Kulig, owner of Madalynne Intimates. “Pick out two sets. One should serve as a foundation underneath your gown—think neutral colors and seamless to give a smooth looking underneath your dress. Then choose another fun piece to wear on your wedding night and/or honeymoon. Our bridal collection features sweet pieces, including bra-and-panty sets, a robe, a teddy, a bodysuit, and short and long slips that can be worn beyond your big day.”
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As your wedding day nears, think about how you might want your details photographed. Collecting vintage items, like cups and saucers, can help to add color and patterns to your photos, even if they’re pieces that are used solely in photos. Flowers also help to add depth and dimension to aW]Z XPW\W[ [W I[S aW]Z ÆWZQ[\ QN \PMa KIV [M\ I[QLM I NM_ JTWWU[ NWZ aW] WZ TWWS \W LZQML ÆW_MZ[ QV[\MIL 7VKM aW]Z day arrives, set aside all of your details and props, and let aW]Z XPW\WOZIXPMZ PI^M N]V KZMI\QVO ÆI\TIa[ \PI\ TWWS IVL feel like works of art because each one incorporates all of your special pieces. AW]Z ^MV]M IK\[ I[ \PM [M\\QVO NWZ aW]Z _MLLQVO LIa IVL each and every detail helps to share the complete story of your celebration. So, choose pieces that you love—and don’t forget to have photos captured of all of them.
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After Elkins Estate had inspired the style of the shoot and many of the colors in the color palette, Amanda looked to the space again for insight into the best details to include to further highlight every inch of the space. We particularly love Amanda’s emphasis on simplicity. “We wanted to play tribute to the beauty of simplicity with delicate ÆWZIT IZZIVOMUMV\[ IV IJ]VLIVKM WN candlelight, and subtle tones that would not overpower a space with so much VI\]ZIT KPIZIK\MZ º [PIZML )UIVLI
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Cork Factory Hotel | Keri Finland director of wedding sales and coordination
y advice to couples is to enjoy every moment and make sure to remember the bigger picture. While every detail of the wedding day is important, the most important thing is your love and the commitment you are making to one another...so trust your vendors and let \PMU PIVLTM \PM TQ\\TM LM\IQT[ AW]Z LIa _QTT Æa Ja 1 know mine did!), so try your best to be fully present and soak everything in.
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witch the traditional seating sides during \PM KMZMUWVa 1V \PM \ZILQ\QWVIT arrangement, guests on each side can only see the back of their person. Having friends and families sit on the opposite side allows the family to see the marrier's face and each marrier to see not only their partner, but also their loved ones during those special moments of the ceremony. Even those who chose not to have sides for all of their guests can do this for their family. Just make sure to practice at the rehearsal so everyone knows where to go!
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s a married couple working in the wedding industry for eight years now, one of the biggest day-of things we suggest to our couples is that they create a reception "game plan" prior \W \PMQZ _MLLQVO 1\ [ QUXWZ\IV\ \W \ITS W^MZ aW]Z M`XMK\I\QWV[ IVL ^Q[QWV[ NWZ just how you plan on spending those few hours celebrating with family and NZQMVL[ IN\MZ \PM ZQVO[ PI^M JMMV M`changed, so that neither member of the partnership is left feeling disappointed WZ NZ][\ZI\ML Ja ]VUM\ M`XMK\I\QWV[
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ove stories are timeless, and each one carries its own unique charm. Jason IVL -TQbIJM\P [ \ITM Q[ VW M`KMX\QWV 1\ ITT JMOIV JIKS QV 6W^MUJMZ WN _PQTM studying at Rowan University, where fate JZW]OP\ \PM[M \_W \WOM\PMZ 6MQ\PMZ SVM_ \PI\ this chance encounter at a campus event would lead to a love that would last a lifetime. Lizzie, a bright-eyed freshman, was eagerly looking forward to making new friends at school.
Little did she know that among her new friend group, there was someone special who had already taken notice of her. Jason was drawn to Lizzie from the moment he saw her, and he couldn't resist reaching out to her through I \M`\ UM[[IOM \PI\ M^MVQVO <PQ[ ]VM`XMK\ML gesture set the stage for something beautiful \W ]VNWTL 7^MZ \PM VM`\ Å^M IVL I PITN aMIZ[ Elizabeth and Jason began to realize this was the beginning of their forever.
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PMV \PM \QUM KIUM \W XZWXW[M 2I[WV SVM_ M`IK\Ta where to take Lizzie – their favorite summer spot QV 6M_XWZ\ :PWLM 1[TIVL ,M[XQ\M \PM TWWUQVO hurricane, Elsa, and predicted rain, Jason planned a surprise getaway. As they embarked on a sailboat, the weather miraculously cleared, and the sun graced their special moment. 1\ _I[ IOIQV[\ \PQ[ JZMI\P\ISQVO JIKSLZWX \PI\ 2I[WV OW\ LW_V on one knee and asked Lizzie to be his wife, and she joyfully accepted. The magic of Jason and Elizabeth's love story continued into their wedding day, which was nothing short of spectacular. The couple chose Hotel Du Village in charming 6M_ 0WXM 8) I[ \PMQZ _MLLQVO ^MV]M )V M`KT][Q^M JW]\QY]M hotel and wedding venue with a decidedly French feel, and it NMI\]ZM[ M`Y]Q[Q\M T][P OIZLMV[ _PMZM -TQbIJM\P _ITSML towards her future with Jason.
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he ceremony incorporated elements from both Lizzie's Catholic heritage and Jason's Jewish roots, symbolizing the coming together of their backgrounds. Under the dusty rose-covered chuppah, they sealed their union with a unity ceremony, which culminated in \PMQZ ÅZ[\ SQ[[ I[ P][JIVL IVL _QNM -^MZa I[XMK\ WN \PM _MLLQVO _I[ QVN][ML with a French touch, bringing an air of elegance to the celebration. From the live painter capturing the essence of the ceremony to the French cocktails [MZ^ML L]ZQVO \PM [MZMVM KWKS\IQT PW]Z M^MZa LM\IQT ZMÆMK\ML \PM KW]XTM [ TW^M and dedication to each other.
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Venue hotel du village Floral Designer viburnum designs Painter wedding day painter Stationery sealed with a kiss Videographer alliance video Band elevation from bvtlive ! Cake palermo bakery Macarons dibartolo european bakery Bridal Boutique bridal suite boutique Dress Designer martina liana Bridesmaid Dresses bill levkoff Shoes bella belle Hair gk bridal Makeup looks and lashes beauty Officiant stephen workman - journeys of the heart
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he Curtis Atrium in Philadelphia became the perfect backdrop for their special day. Every aspect of the event was thoughtfully curated by an incredible team of vendors who brought the couple's vision to life. The \ITMV\ML ÆWZQ[\ ;MJM[\I ,M[QOV KWUJQVML _QV\MZ OZMMVMZa _Q\P delicate spring blossoms, weaving together whimsy and romance. <PM KPWQKM WN 7TL +Q\a I[ \PM TWKI\QWV ILLML IV M`\ZI TIaMZ WN [QOVQÅKIVKM NWZ \PMQZ TW^M WN \PM KQ\a \PI\ PIL XTIaML I XQ^W\IT role in their relationship. Photographer Emily Wren had the privilege of capturing their love story. She walked alongside Kara and Kevin through 1VLMXMVLMVKM 8IZS _PMZM \PM KWJJTM[\WVM [\ZMM\[ IVL PQ[\WZQK UIZJTM J]QTLQVO[ XZW^QLML IV M`Y]Q[Q\M [M\\QVO NWZ \PMQZ XWZ\ZIQ\[ Kara radiated beauty and grace in her classic and elegant dress Ja ;IZMP 6W]ZQ _PQTM 3M^QV UILM I [\I\MUMV\ _Q\P PQ[ K][tom green velvet suit jacket by Commonwealth Proper. From \PM [\]VVQVO ÆWZIT IZZIVOMUMV\[ \W \PM \PW]OP\N]TTa LM[QOVML QV^Q\I\QWV[ Ja +PQKS 1V^Q\I\QWV[ M^MZa MTMUMV\ [MIUTM[[Ta blended together to create a cohesive and visually stunning event.
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ara and Kevin's wedding day was nothing short of magical and unforgettable. Surrounded by their loved ones, they M`KPIVOML ^W_[ IVL UIZSML \PM beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Their journey, which began with a serendipitous connection on a dating app, had led them to this joyous celebration of love and commitment.
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ast forward to a moment _PMV aMIZ WTL -T^Q[ TIQL eyes on Esme in a white dress, he began to envision what their wedding day would look like— something told him he had found his soulmate. However, their young ages and the challenges that came with it TML \PMU WV I RW]ZVMa WN WV IVL W ٺZWmance throughout their teenage years.
.QVITTa WV 5Ia -T^Q[ gathered the courage to ask Esme to be his wife. They embarked on an engagement that lasted until June 3, ! *]\ \PMQZ ZWIL \W UIZZQIOM _I[ not an easy one, as their parents had reservations and doubts about their young love. They faced numerous obstacles and made their fair share of mistakes along the way. However, deep within their hearts, they knew that their love was meant to be and that they were chosen for each other. One of the most notable aspects of their wedding was Q\[ QV\QUIKa I[ IV MTWXMUMV\ <PM XZQ^I\M IٺIQZ WV \PM Pinnacle Overlook in Lancaster County allowed Elvis and Esme to focus solely on each other and the commitment they were making. Surrounded by a select few loved ones, they M`KPIVOML \PMQZ ^W_[ IVL [MITML \PMQZ TW^M QV I [IKZML ]VQWV _Q\P breathtaking views of the Susquehanna River in the background. Their chosen setting allowed them to create a focal point that highlighted their vision: a wooden triangular arch adorned with ethereal pampas grass that incorporated a perfect blend of bohemian and romantic elements. From a chance encounter in a church to a lifelong commitment, \PM[M \_W KPQTLPWWL [_MM\PMIZ\[ PI^M LMÅML \PM WLL[ <PMQZ RW]Zney, marked by perseverance, faith, and unwavering devotion, serves as an inspiration to all who dream of a love that stands the test of time. Together, Elvis and Esme prove that love is always _WZ\P ÅOP\QVO NWZ
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licia was always adamant about not leaving the bustling city of Washington, D.C. and returning to her hometown in 8MVV[aT^IVQI ;PM JMTQM^ML \PI\ PMZ KPIVKM[ WN ÅVLQVO TW^M were greater in a larger city. However, love had its own plans when a [_QXM ZQOP\ JZW]OP\ PMZ IVL *ZIVLWV \WOM\PMZ L]ZQVO I ^Q[Q\ PWUM 1\ _I[ PMZ LMMX IٺMK\QWV NWZ *ZIVLWV PQ[ KPQTLZMV IVL \PMQZ NIUQTQM[ \PI\ drew her back PA. She also realized that home was where love and happiness resided, and it was obvious that PA was the place to build their lives together.
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randon's love for Alicia knew no bounds, and he wanted to create a proposal that would forever be etched in their memories. With the generosity of his father, he had Alicia's engagement ring crafted as a special token of their love. =VIJTM \W KWV\IQV PQ[ M`KQ\MUMV\
Brandon couldn't wait for their planned LQVVMZ W]\ 1V[\MIL PM XZWXW[ML QV \PMQZ home, surprising Alicia with the ring she had helped design. Overwhelmed with joy, she said yes, laughing at Brandon's ILWZIJTM QUXI\QMVKM 1\ _I[ I XMZNMK\ moment that marked the beginning of their journey towards marriage.
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TQKQI IVL *ZIVLWV ZIVO QV \PM VM_ aMIZ _Q\P of their closest friends and family members, who gathered at Wyndridge to welcome 2023 and toast to the Knaubs' future. Brandon’s son and daughter served as his best man and best woman, while Alicia’s two sisters were her matron and maid of honor. Their wedding marked a historic moment for the ^MV]M I[ Q\ _I[ \PM ^MZa ÅZ[\ \QUM \PM W]\LWWZ XI\QW _I[ fully tented. While they enjoyed their dinner, guests
were completely unaware that behind the scenes the venue’s team was dismantling the ceremony space and turning it into a sensational late-night hangout. <PM VM_Ta KZMI\ML IUJQIVKM JWI[\ML I TQ^MTa LIVKM ÆWWZ mesmerizing multicolored lights, cozy lounges, a dedicated cigar station, a well-stocked bar, and personal high-top tables where guests could indulge in s'mores. The countdown to midnight was a pinnacle of joy and celebration as pizza slices were devoured, KPIUXIOVM \WI[\[ ÅTTML \PM IQZ IVL [XIZSTMZ[ _MZM QOVQ\ML Alicia and Brandon's journey from Arlington, VA, to AWZS 8) _I[ ÅTTML _Q\P []ZXZQ[M[ TI]OP\MZ IVL \PM ]T\QUI\M KMTMJZI\QWV WN \PMQZ ]VQWV WV I UIOQKIT 6M_ AMIZ [ Eve. Proving that love knows no limits when it comes to creating magical memories.
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Photographer tom & em weddings Venue wyndridge farms Wedding Coordinator taryn blake events Floral Design everyone deserves flowers
HMUA bridalglow with victoria o Ceremony Dress ava laurenne Reception Dress alamour the label Menswear jos a . bank Stationery + Signage joymark studio Rentals a to z event rentals Draping + Chandeliers betsy kohr designs
DJ ryan smetzer entertainment Videography josiah farnsworth cinematograph
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the ne of the greatest joys of our work at Pennsylvania Weddings Magazine is sharing gorgeous weddings from our home state with all of you. As thrilled as we are to turn over these beautiful weddings to you as we release each new issue, the moment is also a little bittersweet. We miss chatting with the couples we feature, and we’re also TMN\ _WVLMZQVO _PI\ PI[ PIXXMVML VM`\ NWZ them in their journeys together. Because we can’t be the only ones feeling a little curious, we thought we would circle back with one of our couples to check in about where they went on their honeymoon, whether they would change anything about their wedding day I[ \PMa KMTMJZI\M \PMQZ ÅZ[\ IVVQ^MZ[IZa IVL what advice they have for other couples MUJIZSQVO WV \PMQZ ÅZ[\ LIa[ WN UIZZQIOM 1V \PQ[ ÅZ[\ MLQ\QWV WN )N\MZ <PM 1 ,W we’re catching up with Kayla, our Volume 3 cover bride, as she and her husband Curran KMTMJZI\M \PMQZ ÅZ[\ UIZZQIOM UQTM[\WVM¸ \PMQZ ÅZ[\ IVVQ^MZ[IZa Here, Kayla reminisces about the NIQZa\ITM LIa [PM M`XMZQMVKML _Q\P Curran as they wed at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, what they’ve done since their _MLLQVO LIa PQV\" \PMa¼^M ZMIKPML JQO career milestones!), what they’ve realized they value, and so much more.
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