Kait & Joe
October 15, 2016
Paula Galante Photography, LLC
For years, Kait and Joe hung in the same crowd with many mutual friends without crossing paths. When Kait lived in Philadelphia, friends finally visited, bringing Joe along. The two met at Love Park and became instant friends. One night when Kait was finally single, the two were walking to Pat’s Cheesesteaks and Joe told her he was going to marry her, explaining exactly how he was going to propose: someday, as Jack White sang “their song,” “Hotel Yorba.”
It was years later that Jack White headlined their favorite festival, Bonnaroo. Joe had a custom-designed ring in his pocket, made from rubies from his mother and his grandmother’s engagement diamond, with the Bonnaroo symbol in the center. It hadn’t been a sure thing, but Jack White did break into “Hotel Yorba” and Joe made his proposal.
They were married by Kait’s aunt under a beautiful full autumn moon on a pristine organic farm in the rolling farmland near their home, making use of nearly every acre of apple orchard, Japanese medicinal garden, tree grove, farm houses and barn. Joe and Kait planned and organized every detail, purchased all their decoration second hand at flea markets and were introduced with a string quartet version of “Hotel Yorba.” The bridesmaids’ tartan plaid was custom made and designed by Johanna Forta of Mertztown. Their wedding featured two live bands, a mini taco bar and specialty autumn cocktails. A handmade family tree of framed photos brought loved ones past and present to the event.
The Details
VENUE Rodale Institute Farm, Kutztown
CATERING Catering by Karen Hunter, Coopersburg
DRESS Nordstrom Boutique, King of Prussia
TUXES Burlington Coat Factory, King of Prussia
HAIR Les Cheveux Salon, Allentown
MAKEUP Beauty Alibi by Carmen Toro, Bethlehem
RINGS Goldstone Jewelers, Whitehall
FLOWERS Allium Floral Design, Bethlehem
CAKES Classy Cakes, Topton
DJ/MUSIC Serene Green and Schools Out Band