Wedding Details
Wedding Couple: Julia & Erik
Wedding Date: December 21, 2024
Reception: Grand Ballroom
Wedding Song: At Last - Etta James
Formal Wear: Kim Kassas Couture & Ralph Lauren
Hair & Makeup: NVS Bridal
Florist: Bay Blossoms
Photography: Emerald Stone Photography
Entertainment: The Bachelor Boys
Wedding Planner: HMK Event Designs
Tell us how you met and share your engagement story.
We met in New York City on Hinge during Covid! We were engaged in Tours, France inside a cathedral. It wasn't planned- Erik had been carrying the ring around waiting for a good moment. We were aimlessly walking around this small town waiting for our rental car to be ready and came across this insanely ornate Gothic church, "Cathedrale Saint-Gatien." We were both gawking at it and decided to go in to see the inside. I had a dream the night before about my Nonna, who had passed away exactly a year ago, and it was my other grandmother's birthday. There was a little side area with the Statue of Mary and a bunch of candles lit, so we got the idea to light candles for our grandmothers. Since Erik was giving me his grandmothers ring, it clicked that this was the perfect moment. He had to whisper since we were in the church. It was perfect!
What made you choose Turf Valley Resort as your venue?
It's the same place Julia's parents were married, we've been to tons of weddings here and they have all been beautiful and fun, there was enough space to hold all of our guests!
The most memorable moments from our wedding day was looking at each other walking down the aisle, Father Leavitt's homily and reading Erik's letter!
Share your best advice for newly engaged couples.
Everything goes by so fast, try to slow down and take moments throughout your engagement and especially on your wedding day to pause and take mental screenshots so you can have every single memory possible!! Also while wedding planning - never forget what it's all about. Always be grateful for the love and support surrounding you!
The Bridal party is getting ready in Turf Valley Resort's Decorated Hospitality Suites. There are three Christmas Suites, each with a unique holiday theme. They are open to book the month of December.
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