Who takes the (wedding) cake, and why

Is feeding cake to each other a public display of nurturing, or a preview of how well a couple will resolve those   conflicts that inevitably surface in every long-term relationship?  Does a joke carried too far prompt retaliation? Or is this a reassuring  glimpse of how good-natured and playful they can be and how they'll achieve peace and harmony?

You decide.  Whatever the case may be, it's always a suspenseful moment for wedding guests who enjoy watching this amusing tradition and sometimes theatrical performance unfold.

Did you and your mate have a pre-nuptial agreement about the cake-feeding part of your reception? Were you surprised?

Black Hat Renegade Headshot

This gentleman may look like Willie Nelson but he's actually a criminal lawyer extraordinaire, a celebrity in Easton and a father of one of my brides.  When Gary needed an updated headshot for his new website, he brought with him a black hat, a white hat and the skills of a consummate actor. Here, the twinkle in his eye shows that when he wears the black hat, his renegade spirit and mischievous side shine through.

A Fairytale Wedding at Aldie Mansion

Anne had the fairytale wedding she'd dreamed of as a girl, complete with castle (Fonthill) and horse-drawn carriage.  While Chris wasn't wearing a suit of shining armor he was, nonetheless, her prince and arranged the carriage ride as a surprise on the day of their wedding.
The day began with a ceremony at Easton's Trinity Episcopal Church. Chris and Anne made a few stops at their favorite shops in town (The Quadrant and The Purple Cow) and then headed down to Bucks county for their reception at Aldie Mansion.

Ceremony: Trinity Episcopal Church
Reception:  Aldie Mansion
Entertainment: JN Entertainment
Transportation: Sterling Limousine and Transportation Service Thanks, Matt!
Hair and Makeup: European Concept Salon

Jumping the broom at Iron Lakes Country Club!

Katie and Andre were married on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon at lovely Iron Lakes Country Club by the Rev. Alice Hessinger.  They decided to incorporate the old tradition of jumping the broom right before they walked down the aisle together.  I'm not sure if it's the person who jumps the highest or the one who hits the ground first who allegedly has the upper hand in the marriage, but they both seemed very pleased at the outcome.

Ceremony/ Reception Site: Iron Lakes Country Club
Officiant: Rev. Alice Hessinger
Makeup by Roxy
DJ: Infinity DJs
Videography: Video Theater
Lehigh Valley Photographer: Armen Elliott

Donations as Thoughtful Wedding Favors

Mackenzie and Ryan's beautiful wedding at Cavallo's in Easton, PA was a dream come true. As a teenager, Mackenzie worked at Cavallo's and hoped that one day she would have her wedding there. To make her dream a reality, she traveled across the country from California and Ryan's family flew in from Wyoming.

Ryan and Mackenzie both serve in the Armed Forces and decided on a very special way to say "Thank You" for sharing the day: they made a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project in lieu of wedding favors. Their donation was made in honor of all their fellow service members who have been physically and emotionally wounded by war.

This year several of my couples have made donations in lieu of wedding favors to non-profit organizations, including Childhood Autism, Out of the Darkness and the ASPCA.  In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a donation to The American Red Cross might well be added to the list.

Mackenzie's adorable daughter was her flower girl.

Ceremony & Reception Site: Locando Cavallo

Officiant: Rev. Michael Dowd

Lehigh Valley Photographers:  Armen Elliott and Ed Eckstein

Hair & Makeup: Bodacious Hair and Body Salon - Thank you, Ann!

Bridal Gown: Lazaro

Bride's shoes: Angela Nuran (As comfortable as sneakers!)

Bride's bouquet: Phoebe Floral