Katie & Sterling

July 7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

Morris Arboretum has an amazing area called “Out on a Limb.” It is a series of walkways built through a canopy of trees 50 feet off the ground that can be used for the cocktail hour. It was so unique, and we didn’t see anything else like it at any other venue. We looked at a lot of places, but we kept on coming back to Morris.

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. First Look – we did a first look, and I can’t recommend it enough! It was so wonderful to get to see each other and have a minute to laugh, cry and talk. By the time we got to the ceremony, we felt calm and ready!

2. Ceremony Songs – we spent a long time picking out the music for the ceremony. Because we were getting married at the arboretum, we didn’t want music that was too “churchy.” We ended up using “Sea of Love” by Cat Power for the processional, “I Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Ingrid Michaelson for the entrance of the bride, and “Bright Side of the Road” by Van Morrison for the recessional. We loved having songs that showed our personality and felt special to us!

3. The Cakes – instead of doing one big wedding cake, we decided to have five smaller cakes and other bite-sized desserts. We put the cakes on tree stumps we cut ourselves and decorated them with flowers. I loved how it looked. I think it was the most successful DIY aspect of the wedding.

3. Give us the one moment from your wedding that you can’t stop thinking about.

For the last song, our DJ played “Wagon Wheel,” which is a special song for me and my college friends, many of whom had traveled from far away to be at our wedding. Everybody spontaneously formed a big circle around the dance floor, and Sterling and I had one last dance together. It was so amazing to look around and see everyone we loved there together for us. I’ll never forget it!

Natalie & Numa 

October 7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

It reminded me of a NYC loft–Numa and I are originally from New York, and we wanted a NYC chic, modern feel. The brick walls and tall windows really impressed us. We had visited three other venues in that same day, but the minute we walked into Tendenza, we knew we had found the perfect WOW factor!

2. Which four details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. I loved my dress! I didn’t want the night to end because I want to take it off.

2. My florists did such an AMAZING job with the ceremony and reception centerpieces.

3. We had 16×20 engagement pictures on easels all over the ceremony and reception.

4. I also loved Numa’s tuxedo! He looked so handsome! I remember walking down the aisle toward him, and I felt so lucky!

3. Give us the one moment from your wedding day that you cannot stop thinking about.

It’s so hard not to say the whole day! But I remember the moment I had to say my vows–that moment was electrifying. I felt every word in my entire being. It was really special, especially to see Numa cry. I knew he felt it too. 

Izetta & Jordan

June 10

Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Our Q&A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

I loved growing up on a farm, and although I don’t consider myself ‘country’ I wanted to have my wedding in a place I felt cozy and comfortable.

Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

My favorite parts of the decorations would be the burlap wrapped mason jars, with twine and pearls. We hand made everything and it was so worth it! We also incorporated scrabble letters to show off my husband’s family’s favorite game, and froze our home-grown berries in the ice cubes to add some color!

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

Lists, lists, lists! One thing I wish I had done better is made lists of tasks that could be delegated. So many people offered to help, but even with my planning skills I couldn’t keep everything straight! Mega organization is KEY in the final weeks especially.

Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

One of the highlights of the day was the mother and son dance! They danced to “Your Smiling Face” by James Taylor, didn’t plan anything but just rocked the floor! The whole crowd was laughing and clapping and it turned the wedding into a party instantly! It was a perfect segue from solemn to fun!

Kelley & Jude

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Kelley and Jude met in Florida while rooting on their favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl in 2005. They discovered after meeting that we lived just blocks from each other back home in Philadelphia. Their courtship continued until Jude got a job offer in New York City. When Kelley got a job offer in New York City just weeks later, they knew it was fated for them to be together.

Heather + Brendan

August 2010

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

Photographer: Joy Marie Photography | Caterer: Feastivities Events | Reception Venue: Cairnwood Estate | DJ: Synergetic Sound and Lighting | Ceremony Location: Bryn Athyn Cathedral | Photo Booth Equipment: Party Booths