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Monica and Connor were married at The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion in Mechanicsburg, PA on a late summer afternoon. The original plan for their wedding was to host it at the bride's home but with The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion-- a new local venue on the horizon, they realized that it checked all of the boxes for them, and then some. The Victorian mansion, built in 1891, is full of character and has many rooms to entertain guests. The elegance and elevated aesthetic of Ashcombes, a classic timeless style, surrounded by luxury, with a touch of Gatsby was what drew the couple to this new venue. To add to the unique beauty of The Historic Ashcombes, the couple added an abundance of florals, textures, layers, and colors. The beautiful orchids displayed in the bouquets and ceremony backdrop were a favorite of the mother of the bride. The floral installations and tablescapes created by the incredible Petals with Style surely made an unforgettable statement! From top to bottom, the large ceiling installations, lighting details, staging, mix of tables for reception seating, layered table details, accents, and menus were all dripping in detail. The bride and groom had an outfit change for the reception, the bride's sparkling gown to match the groom's glittering suit jacket was a fun touch to set the tone of the evening. The night ended with the band escorting the guests out of the venue and cold sparklers to send off the newlyweds! It was a day to remember!

The bride's gown was Kitty Chen Couture. With an outdoor ceremony on a warm late summer day, Monica wanted a dress that she was comfortable in but also elegant to complement the black tie affair. The dress gave her princess vibes without the heavy ballroom feel. And the leaf appliqués cascading down the dress reminded her of the outdoors and all of the adventures that she and her groom, Connor, have shared.

The bridesmaids wore Vera Wang in Magenta. The dress colors were chosen first and really confirmed the color palette for the day. The bride had her mom wear the same color as her bridesmaids. She originally wanted her mom to be the matron of honor but ultimately decided that it was more important for her parents to be able to share the day together.

A custom menu based on the couple's favorite places to travel and dine was created by the world-renowned and recognized Chef Jay of JDK. With an experience and touch point for their guests at every turn, from chef-tendered dumpling stations to an east coast meets west coast raw bar, Mediterranean grazing station, through white glove dinner and wine service, to hot dessert stations and buttered late night snacks to keep the dance floor kicking!

The florals were obviously a huge part of their day. The bride and her mother share a love for bright colors so Magenta and Fuchsia was a bold and fun choice for the wedding day. They requested lots of floral layers on the tablescape and for the reception space to look full, luscious, formal and grand, yet inviting and intimate.

The wedding cake was a beautiful four-tiered cake with simple white roses. They kept is clean and elegant against the abundance of color that was the reception space.

The ceremony was sweet and short. The bride's father walked her down the aisle as the groom shed a tear. Their grandfather married them and they shared their own personal vows with each other.

Both of Monica's grandmothers have a shared love for nature and florals and Monica wanted to honor their memories with an abundance of florals, specifically with the floral arch at the ceremony.