Yuriem + Ivy
August 13, 2022
The Proposal
Yuriem Rodriguez and Ivy Maldonado met through Tinder a few days into 2018. Their comfortable date consisting of wine and PlayStation just felt right. About two years later at Yuriem’s birthday party surrounded by family and friends, the happy birthday song ended and their song began playing to accompany Yuriem’s surprise proposal!
The Big Day
Their nuptials were imbued with the deep love and support of a close-knit community. Yuriem’s aunt became an ordained minister for the occasion and her nephew acted as “bridesman,” doubling as flower boy with Ivy’s niece. A violinist played Disney classics “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Kiss the Girl” as the two processed. A sand ceremony symbolized the combining of their lives, and a shower of bubbles accompanied their exit as Mrs. and Mrs. As the father-daughter dances and hilarious toasts concluded, the dance floor was struck by a flash mob neither bride saw coming! The perfect day ended with a sparkler send-off.
The Details
Venue & Cake: The Farm Bakery & Events, Quakertown
Catering: 2 Little Piggys BBQ and Catering, Penndel
Dresses: David’s Bridal, Allentown; Ashley’s Bridal, Warminster
Hair & Makeup: Yashira Santiago of Whispering Beauty Salon, Bethlehem
Rings: Helzberg Diamonds
Music/DJ: DJ Pito (PowerHouse Pro), Orlando, FL; Alexandr Kislitsyn, violinist, Philadelphia
Videographer: Jimmy Quartararo Jr. of Jimmy Q2 Videos, Allentown
Transportation: Lazer Limousine, Pottstown
Published as “Just Married” in the January 2023 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.