The Knot Pennsylvania Weddings Magazine

COVER Suit in sizes up to 32, $2,517, JustinAlexander.com; earrings, $75, KennethJayLane.com; shoes, $425, StuartWeitzman.com; dress in sizes up to 20, price upon request, Viktor-Rolf.com; earrings, $295, LeleSadoughi.com; shoes, Manolo Blahnik courtesy of Albright Fashion Library COVER Dress in sizes up to 20, price upon request, Viktor-Rolf.com; shoes, $975, JimmyChoo.com COVER Suit in sizes up to 32, $2,517, JustinAlexander.com; earrings, $75, KennethJayLane.com; engagement ring, price upon request, LaurenAddison.com PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Craymer FASHION STYLING Shelley Brown HAIR Yoichi Tomizawa for Bumble and bumble at Art Department MAKEUP Hector Simancas for Elizabeth Arden at Art Department PROP STYLING Kayleigh Snowden NYC City Hall Weddings Fun facts about our shoot theme. The New York City Marriage Bureau in downtown Manhattan hosts tens of thousands of weddings. A ceremony costs just $25 and requires no reservations.…

Real Weddings GET INSPIRED From the start, Courtney and Heta made sure their Philadelphia Distilling wedding happened on their terms. Exhibit A: Heta rocked an eye-catching burgundy suit, while Courtney chose a sleek, keyhole back gown. The couple skipped reception speeches and heavy décor to focus on other priorities. “Our main focus was good food, good drinks and lots of dancing,” Heta says. BEST OF WEDDINGS Ready to assemble your pro squad? Discover the top-rated wedding vendors in your area and find out why couples love them at TheKnot.com/bow. LOCAL LOWDOWN Gather your dream team of local wedding vendors with the help of our Ultimate Wedding Guides at TheKnot.com/pennsylvania. You can connect with planners, photographers and other vendors by searching by region and price in our local Marketplace. Your state directory has everything you need to…

As we go to press, an unprecedented pandemic is impacting our country in ways we’ve never experienced before. Schools and stores are closed and working from home has become the new normal. Another reality? Canceled weddings. My deepest hope is that by the time this issue hits stands our world is seemingly back to normal, but I know the repercussions of this will be felt for months. So while we all work to rebuild our way of life, we want you to know that The Knot is here for you via social (@theknot), online (TheKnot.com) and in these pages. Whether you’re forced to reschedule your wedding day or simply feel behind on planning due to weeks of social distancing, we’re here for you. We created the content of these pages…

It’s hard to believe the legalization of same-sex marriage passed just five years ago. To think the inability to marry whom you wanted existed so recently in this country is staggering. And while there’s still much to be done to create equality for all, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the anniversary of such a historic moment. Turn top. 160 to read the touching stories of two couples married the same year as the monumental decision, and what it means to them.…

1 NAIL DOWN THE BUDGET Envision your wedding and decide how much you want to spend (and who else will be contributing). 2 BOOK A VENUE Search for the perfect place to celebrate, keeping budget and guest count in mind. Then set the date. 3 GATHER YOUR CREW Ask your besties to stand by you at the altar and in the months leading up to your day. 4 HIRE YOUR TEAM Research and book pros—anyone ne you have to have should be locked in ASAP. 5 DECIDE WHAT TO WEAR Shop for your attire and schedule necessary fittings—don’t forget accessories. s. Choose what your wedding party will wear too. 6 REGISTER + CREATE A WEBSITE Head to TheKnot.com to start a wish list and site. Share the link so guests are in on the details, like room blocks. 7 BUY YOUR WEDDING…

1 FIND YOUR WEDDING STYLE We know—you’re probably wondering where you should even start (totally normal, btw). First, download our app and take our Style Quiz. It’s a fun way to help zero in on your vibe, (think: industrial with bohemian details). We’ll generate your very own Wedding Vision (more on that on the next page). EDITOR TIP Think about what you love as a couple—are you homebodies or always looking for an excuse to dress up and hit the dance floor? Your wedding should be a true reflection of who you are, so let your personalities lead your style. 2 KEEP ORGANIZED Not sure what to do when? Look no further than our totally customizable checklist. If you’re asking your future brother-in-law to officiate, you can cross “find an officiant” off your to-do…