In planning a wedding, we often lose sight of what’s most important: the love. If you’re throwing the most epic party of your life, shouldn’t your loved ones and all the pieces of your story that brought you to this day be at the forefront? Being intentional about your choices and opting for sentimental details that honor those who came before you can transform an ordinary rehearsal dinner into one that’s brimming with character and charm.
In collaboration with Rel(EVENT) Event Planning & Allium Floral Design
On site at Domaine Pterion Vineyard & Winery
Hair & makeup by Makeup by Roxy
Models courtesy of Image International
An Intimate Table
Sustainable, locally grown blooms adorn this intimate tablescape, where friends and family will laugh the night away while feeling all the magic around them. Consider the special touch of utilizing a family member’s heirloom china.
Florals by Allium Floral Design
Chargers, glassware and flatware rentals by Action Party Rentals
Linens by Nüage Designs
Cake plates and candlesticks by Rel(EVENT) Event Planning
Chalkboard hand lettering by Ren & Ink
Make It Extra Sweet
Pay tribute to family members with a dessert inspired by them. Maybe it’s that favorite aunt’s Bundt cake recipe, or an over-frosted ’80s-style wedding cake like the one your parents had, or a small dessert in the groom’s grandparents’ favorite flavor. Or maybe it’s all three. Create your own table runner featuring vintage photos of your nearest and dearest family members.
Cakes by Let Them Eat Cake, The Shoppes of Premise Maid and Nothing Bundt Cake
The Details
Incorporate meaningful accessories into your wardrobe, whether it’s grandma’s clutch or grandpa’s pocket watch. If they’re no longer with you, wearing something of theirs can make it feel like, if even for a moment, maybe they are.
Love is in the Air
Dress by Reformation
Sweater by Anthropologie
Vintage jewelry
Suit by Banana Republic
Published as “The Night Before” in the January 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.