Nichole and Arnold’s Wedding Day!

The Happy Couple. All photography by John Kendelhardt
The Happy Couple. All photography by John Kendelhardt.

As I have said, God has blessed me with beautiful wedding couples this season and Nichole and Arnold are no exception! I met them through a wonderful old friend and Michelene and I worked with them for months leading up to their wedding. It was worth it! Nichole had a vision- she loved the classic book “The Secret Garden” and set out to create her wedding around this theme. She succeeded! Her wedding was at Stonebridge Nursery in Economy and the setting was just perfect to fulfill Nichole and Arnold’s dreams!

Nichole and Arnold in the Garden

I loved the individually created centerpieces, vintage decor, and stunning colors of this wedding. Many components were a part of this day, one of which was a native dance! Arnold grew up dancing in the Bolivian folkloric dance group Alma Boliviana, which means Bolivian Soul. Nichole wanted her family and friends to fall in love with Arnold’s beautiful culture, just as she had.

Native Dancers

I asked Nichole and Arnold to share some thoughts with me about their wedding. Here is what she said. “I loved how everything had a purpose and was a part of the story. The flowers, the colors, the decor, the secret garden theme. All of it was intentional. There is a line in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden that goes,

“Of course there must be lots of Magic in the world,” he said wisely one day, “but people don’t know what it is like or how to make it. Perhaps the beginning is just to say nice things are going to happen until you make them happen. I am going to try and experiment.”

Our day was full of magic. We worked so hard beforehand, and on the day I just let go and let it all happen. I put my phone away, let my incredible bridesmaids help me with my dress, and 13 foot veil (that was made for me in Bolivia!!) and just allowed myself to get lost in the beauty of the day. It really couldn’t have gone more perfectly. Even the rain came on cue, not a minute after Arnold and were announced and made it to the dance floor under the tent. As it poured with all its might while Arnold explained the table dedicated to the fallen soldier, some remarked that the tears of fallen comrades were pouring down from heaven. There were so many little ways that God’s presence was with us throughout the day. Stonebridge Farm has a dreamlike quality about it that makes you get lost in the beauty of it all. The day after the wedding, when we had finished cleaning everything up at Stonebridge, Arnold and I walked hand in hand through the garden one last time, our hearts so full of love and happy memories that we thought they might burst.

Arnold said, ” When I saw her walking down the aisle toward me, I had such a wave of emotion. I’m not one to cry, but I could barely hold back the tears when I saw the most beautiful angel coming towards me. I knew without a doubt that I had made the right choice and that this was just the beginning. It felt surreal and so real all at the same time.”

I can’t wait to share these pictures with you! Nichole and Arnold, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for including us in your wedding day!!
Arnold Pre Ceremony Dress BluesNichole Pre Ceremony BridalRed Wedding Shoes KDEJewelry Nichole and ArnoldBridal Bouquets June wedding FlowersNichole and Arnold's ChurchNichole and Dad down the aisleMarried! Nichole and ArnoldThe Wedding Party Nichole and ArnoldDrop and Kiss Nichole and ArnoldFlower Girls Entering ReceptionNichole and Bridesmaid in RedTable Setting Flowers My Secret GardenEntering through the Garden DoorsIn Memory OfThe Wedding CakeNichole and Arnold Close up DancingHappy Flower GirlNichole and Arnold Peek a BooGorgeous Tree

Day of Wedding Coordination: Katherine’s Daughter Events

Church: Church of the Assumption, Bellevue PA

Nichole’s Dress: Essence of Australia, Bridal Beginnings

Shoes by Nine West (with added bling!)

Venue: Stonebridge Nursery 

Caterer: Medure’s Catering 

Props – Vintage Alley 

Florist- Forget Me Not 

DJ Loyal- Loyal Martinez

Photographer- John Kendelhardt 

Wedding Cake by Carrianne Odorisio, friend of the bride

Nichole’s hair by Jaymie Petroff Nevin of Brides Beautiful

Make up by Kaly J. Nelson

Joanne Jamis Cain is the owner and founder of Katherine's Daughter Events. You will see her in action at her many weddings, calmly managing every aspect of her beloved bride and groom's day. Whether overseeing the cookie table set up, fluffing the bride's dress before she walks down the aisle, or pinning boutonnieres on the groomsmen, Joanne wishes for every couple to enjoy their special day to the fullest.

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