The home of Hannah and Ethan Farrell provided an elegant old country feel for their chilly January wedding. Captured by April & Bryan Photography, the two enjoyed a very quaint ceremony, followed by a cavern reception in the catacombs at Bube’s Brewery. Simplicity and modesty played monumental roles in the making of the Farrell’s wedding day.

The utilization of greens and traditional white, further enhanced the classic romantic theme, while the intimacy of using their own home as a wedding destination served as a tool for a self-sufficient wedding approach. Cocktail hour snacks were provided by the couple and mother of the bride, and even the greens riddled throughout the ceremony were salvaged from a compost pile from the mother of the bride.

Hannah chose a dress that hugged her curves, but left a little more to the imagination. A simple off-white satin gown paired with dangling pearl, teardrop earrings made her look like she was walking straight out of a 1940s film. Her matching jacket added depth to the bridal look and her ‘something blue’ shoes were the icing on top.

Florals were few and far between with greenery taking center stage. Not only did this strategy most likely save the two a chunk of change, but it made for an organically decorated environment. Nothing feels pushed or themed. Though, white florals did make an appearance in Hannah’s bouquet, the integral green stood out most. Contrasting the two colors made for clean design and a sense of tidiness.

After the ceremony, the newly weds, along with guests, made their way to Bube’s Brewery, where a candle and string light lit reception awaited them. Being as the catacombs are a historical monument of the booming brewery age of the 1850s, the pairing of cast iron plates, aging barrels and a barely naked cake matched the schematic flawlessly.

Photo opportunities were plentiful and unique from what you would normally see at your run of the mill wedding. Though the Farrell’s opted for a simpler ceremony, the uncommon location of the reception added some insight into the couple’s style.  The catacombs granted the two an exclusive experience. They can now boast their wedding was one for the books.

If you are looking for something low-key with a down to Earth feel, this wedding is right up your ally. Inspiration can be seen everywhere in this homegrown wedding, with a splash of appreciation for the borough of Mount Joy.

 

Venue: Couple’s Home   Cocktails/Dinner: Bube’s Brewery   Bouquet/Boutonniere: Rhapsody in Bloom

April & Bryan Photography had the privilege of capturing a beautifully traditional wedding this past November at Tellus360 wedding Nicholas and Rebecca Fasnacht. The two showcased their Irish heritage, which was the perfect decision considering Tellus is known to be an Irish owned and operated venue. Obviously no coincidence there. The classic plaid was seen in flats the bride wore down the isle, to the blankets bridesmaids used to keep warm at the rooftop wedding. Elements of Celtic tradition were riddled throughout the ceremony, with a “A Treasure of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales” for guests’ reading pleasure. The groom also sported plaid in his tie and the couple’s dog Dougie rocked a plaid bandana for his human’s special day.

Straying from a conventional wedding dress, Rebecca chose an all white gown embroidered with six-point stars. These stars were not only for decoration, but represent the six counties of Northern Ireland. Matching their constellation styled wedding invitations, the dress reflected that of a starry night with glimmering bead work and an a-line silhouette. Adding a little warmth to her ensemble, Rebecca wrapped herself in a fur shrug, which she wore down the isle and throughout the celebrations.

To top off the stunning look, Rebecca really outdid herself wearing a decorative headband with mosaic like mirrors and rhinestones that seemed to drip with luxury.  Her jewelry was no exception to the cosmos theme with earrings appearing as if to resemble a super nova.

Though a classic romantic styled wedding, the two seemed to find a common liking of greens and succulents. They could be found in Rebecca’s bouquet and in Nicholas’s boutonniere. It surprising looked amazing with the contrast of golds and deep earth tones.

The ceremony itself was held on the rooftop of Tellus360, which proved to be a little chilly in November, but definitely did not stop these two lovebirds from tying the knot. After the I Dos, The wedding party and guests made their way inside to an incredibly extravagant tablescaped reception. Talk about extravagance. A king table supported gold rimmed tea cups accompanied by course conscious gold plates. Greenery lined the center of the table, almost to serve as an organic table runner and physalis or, cape gooseberries, adorned the dinner plates for a folksy feel. With the help of navy blue tapered candles, the ambiance was set and was more than just warm and cozy.

These two found a way to implement both of their interests into one theme and that is not an easy task. Use this Dream Wedding as an opportunity to delve into your creative side and help you arrange your special day. Happy planning!

 

 

Photography: April & Bryan Photography   Venue: Tellus360   Planner: Deb Erb of Simply Events   Dress: Cecilie pope of Dore Designs   Floral Decor: Custom Florals  Catering: Cracked Pepper   Make-up: Kelly from Envy Studio   Hair: Jessica from Verve Hair Studio   Band: House of Hamill   Prep Area: Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square