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LOVE, Philadelphia-Style

With a passion for their hometown of Philadelphia that runs as deep as their own love, Kelly Vile and Jeffrey Riley did their wedding “Philly style”… complete with the Eagles fan-mobile to fly the lovebirds and guests between the day’s venues.

As the planning process got underway with the Glenside event boutique La Petite Fleur, it became evident that the Mr. and Mrs.’ big day wouldn't be complete without a nod to the City of Brotherly Love. With a theme both in-mind and at-heart, they decided to emphasize their love of each other and all that is Philadelphia starting with the stationery.

Setting the scene for this spirited event, La Petite Fleur owner Leigh Karsch designed custom invitations that were rich in concept and color – featuring deep hues of red and pink and the infamous LOVE logo that’s synonymous with Philadelphia (and now Kelly and Jeff). The text within this unique pocket invitation detailed the specifics and asked guests to join the couple for dinner, dancing and whistle-wetting.

La Petite Fleur’s execution of the Riley’s vision of love was classy and, at times, unexpected as evidenced by the reception table cards, which were adorned with the word “love” in multiple languages. The boutique’s floral design was also called into play with the tables showcasing magnificent red twinkle centerpieces comprised of bountiful curly willow braches lovingly strewn with dangling crystals and orchids.

The bride and groom were ushered into their reception by none other than the Philadelphia Mummers, and guests were encouraged to ‘show some love’ at a photobooth set up in a corner of the ballroom.

For Mr. and Mrs. Riley, their June wedding was not only one of the hottest days, but one of the most romantic as well. Even with a record-high temperature, Kelly and Jeff’s “love affair” paid homage to LOVE with a wedding that was classy, happy and nothing less than Philly.

Invitations, Menus, Signage: Custom designed by La Petite Fleur
Flowers and Decor: La Petite Fleur
Photos: Sweetwater Portraits by Julie Melton

Sea of Love

A three-day celebration, Mare and Joe’s wedding brought together two vibrant families in honor of their one true love story.

In love with the beach as much as they are one another, the Mr. and Mrs. chose to mark their union with a destination wedding at Congress Hall on the beach of Cape May, New Jersey. In doing so, they wanted to punctuate their event with a host of details that recalled their affinity for sand, travel and adventure. This historical setting, coupled with the blue and black décor of the venue’s interior, provided a lush backdrop for the couple’s nuptials.

Inspired by the stage that had been set thus far, Mare and Joe envisioned serene, yet striking elements to compose/accent their special event. They engaged the expertise of designer Leigh Karsch, owner of the event boutique La Petite Fleur, to realize their vision/theme through custom invitations and related printed pieces. Karsch worked directly with Mare and Joe to create a “suite” of sand dollar wedding stationery, which included an invitation – featuring an itinerary for the weekend’s festivities – a program and CD cover. Musicians themselves, Mare and Joe created a soundtrack of their love-story as favors for their guests. Unique elements of this stationery suite also included beribboned sand dollars for place cards and one-of-a-kind table cards noting the couple’s favorite vacation spots. The reception featured other fun elements to tie in their theme, such as a guitar ice sculpture a sand dollar gobo for the dance floor.

Photos: L Ment Photography
Invitations, Programs, Placecards, Favors: La Petite Fleur
Wedding Dress: Something Old and Something New, Ocean City, NJ
Entertainment: Synergetic Sounds
Flowers: Quinn Florists