Rosemary & Joe
July 15, 2017
Birds of a Feather Photography
When their first coffee-shop date in high school ended up lasting six hours, Rosemary and Joe knew they had a connection. They parted ways for college, but reconnected and made it work long distance while in grad school—Joe at Villanova for biology and Rosemary at Cornell for engineering. Upon graduation, they moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and that’s where Joe proposed.
He planned a trip to hike at Amicalola Falls (the tallest waterfall in the southeastern U.S.) in northern Georgia. While hiking with their dog, Shane, they stopped at a secluded spot and Joe proposed. They enjoyed a picnic at the top of the waterfall before heading over to Cartecay Vineyards to celebrate.
For their wedding reception, the rustic elegance of Folino Estate was a perfect fit for these wine-loving Italians, accentuated with olive branches to match those that Rosemary had created on her invitations with her grandmother’s paints. She also displayed a veil that has been worn by women in her family since the 1800s. The color of Rosemary’s sapphire engagement ring matched the bridesmaids’ dresses. Rosemary’s younger sister, Elise, was her maid of honor and one of Joe’s best friends, Mat, was his best man. A standout moment was when the band played the tarantella, a dance traditional at Italian weddings, and everyone participated. Guests spent a good part of the reception in the outdoor area overlooking the vineyards as the sun set over the vines.
The Details
VENUE & CATERING Folino Estate, Kutztown
HAIR Les Cheveux Salon, Easton
MAKEUP Alisha Nycole & Co., Easton
FLOWERS Allium Floral Design, Bethlehem
CAKE Louie’s Bakery, Emmaus
MUSIC/DJ Bachelor Boys Band, Washington, D.C.
TRANSPORTATION Corporate Limousine, Breinigsville