Wedding Penn Fall 2019

Central PA's Premier Wedding Guide Fall 2019

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September 2019 • Volume 1 No. 2

PRESIDENT/CEO Darwin Oordt Ext. 1001 doordt@benchmarkmediallc.com DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Chris Bell Ext. 1002 cbell@benchmarkmediallc.com DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS FINANCE Violetta Chlaifer Ext. 1000 vchlaifer@benchmarkmediallc.com DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATIONS Pearl Harta pharta@benchmarkmediallc.com EDITOR Jacqueline G. Goodwin, Ed.D. jgoodwin@harrisburgmagazine.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER Laura Reich Ext. 1006 lreich@benchmarkmediallc.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER Meagan Schmitt mschmitt@benchmarkmediallc.com WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER Danielle Debley ddebley@benchmarkmediallc.com VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Chad Overbaugh Ext. 1008 coverbaugh@harrisburgmagazine.com DIRECTOR OF SALES Chris Aloia Ext. 1003 caloia@benchmarkmediallc.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Jo Ann Shover Ext. 1004 jshover@benchmarkmediallc.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Julian Rosado jrosado@benchmarkmediallc.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Danielle Debley (daniellemariephotography2932.pixset.com)

Cover photo by Conte Photography (www.contephoto.com)

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What 's Your Ring Personality?

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Traditional

Glamorous

You love the classics, those timeless styles that are here to stay. Round or princess diamonds and white gold are your perfect matches.

You live to dress up and show off your style. When you enter a room, heads turn, and you love the attention. Emerald and marquise diamonds are shapes that will showcase your personality.

Adventurous It's all about the journey and you'd love a ring that is ready for the adventure. Alternative metals, such as cobalt or chrome and stainless steel are durable to match your active life. A round-cut diamond solitaire is also a good fit.

Romantic You want to show the world your love.

The design of your ring is very personal.

Heart shapes and rose gold are made for romantics, since they symbolize love. Cushion cuts are another option.

Independent Daring and unique, you are all about yourself. Since you make your own path, a spinel ring is a great choice. Let your jewler design a custom ring especially for you. A radiant or pear-shaped diamond is a fitting complement to your independent nature.

Trendsetter You love the latest styles and wedding rings are no exception. Partner up with an oval, cushion, or trillion-shaped diamond. Add a pop of color like sapphire and you'll be ready to say, "I do."

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&Veils

Rails

The Rusty Rail Brewing Company began with a group of passionate craft beer drinkers and a shared dream. In 2013, that dream became a reality with a small batch of beer brewed in the parking lot outside of the brewery, a restored Model T-Body factory in Mifflinburg. Fast forward to 2019. The Rusty Rail Brewing Company is now the perfect venue for any wedding ceremony or reception.

"Our restored, rustic setting offers you a unique atmosphere that you cannot find anywhere else. From original wood floors and exposed brick, to 15-foot ceilings and hand-painted murals, you and your guests will be in awe from the moment you arrive," says Roxanne Kopelcheck, event director.

"Our professional event team will help you plan the wedding reception you always dreamed of. From intimate 4 WEDDING PENN SEPTEMBER 2019

to upscale, we will help you plan an individualized reception that will match your personality, your style, and your budget."

Elyssa Snyder is the brewery's official wedding planner. "She works with the couples throughout the whole process and takes each couple's vision and turns it into a one of a kind day. Plus, she does this with patience and genuine caring," says Kopelcheck. "I, myself, almost want to get married again just to have her create an unforgetable day. Who knows?

I might renew my vows."

With three different areas that serve food the Rusty Rail has a variety of menu selections. The event department has a large catering menu and the Brew Pub offers a full menu as well as a fabulous brunch menu. The brewery's Game Room Bar on the second floor offers a

grown-up version of bar food that makes an everyday grilled cheese sandwich look boring.

The Rusty Rail distributes beer in six states and has a craft beer presence in Central PA. "The craft beer following has built our wedding business from fourteen different states," says Kopelcheck. We litereally had a couple try our beer in Maryland, schedule a tour on Sunday, and book their wedding on a Wednesday!

Rusty Rail Brewing Co. 5 North Eighth Street, Suite 1, Mifflinburg, PA (570) 966-6470 www.rustyrailbrewingco.com

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Selecting Your Wedding DJ It's a fact. The DJ you choose for your wedding will definitely play a vital role on your big day. More than just playing music to fill the dance floor, a wedding DJ has many jobs to do. That’s why hiring a professional is totally worth it. You really don't want someone who will create a Spotify playlist, plug an iPhone into some speakers, and call it a day. You want a professional who knows the ropes, is within your budget, and is reputable. Here are two top-rated DJs who fit the bill.

Jason Klock has been woking events as a DJ for over 15 years.

Klock, owner of Klock Entertainment, says not only does his company provide DJ services for weddings and receptions, it also offers lighting, design, photo booths, coordination, and high-end production elements to make that special day memorable for both brides and grooms and their guests.

Mike Miller, owner of Mixed-Up Productions has been a DJ since he was 12 years old. "It started with a Sweet 16 dance then grew to a community pool party called "Teen Night," says Miller. One thing led to another, and in 2007 I rebranded the company, called it Mixed-Up Productions, and then started to expand by adding members to the team."

"We don’t just show up," says Klock. "We work with couples to learn their vision, guiding them through all of the formalities, family traditions, and the needs and wants they may have.

We use this information to build the soundtrack, provide the lighting scenes perfect for their venue and their design, along with including production elements to create extra magic during those special moments."

Mixed-Up Productions' main focus is its DJ services. "That’s what we started as so we want to make sure that’s what we are great at. We offer lighting services for all types of events and include uplighting, monogram lighting, club style lighting the list goes on. It’s a lot of fun when we can come into a room and do a complete transformation with our lighting. We provide photo booths to our clients as well. We currently have four different types of photo booths. Our production side is constantly growing so we can help assist clients that have these requests on a larger scale."

Klock says his team works full-time. "This isn’t a part-time job for us. We fully invest into all of our couples for weddings and all of our clients for corporate and live events," he says. "We are passionate about the details and always excited to create the magic."

Over the years, Klock Entertainment has worked with thousands of wedding couples to plan their wedding receptions.

"We continue to be trendsetting for our market," Klock adds. "We are industry leaders as well providing education, sponsoring industry events and paying it forward to other DJ and wedding vendors at all times, sharing everything we know and helping to grow the industry as a whole and locally.

"Most importantly, we sincerely love what we do."

1310 Crooked Hill Rd., Suite 100 • Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717)-717-836-7366 www.klockentertainment.com 6 WEDDING PENN SEPTEMBER 2019

Miller and his team work with the bride and groom to make their reception special.

"The most important thing is to make them feel confident in their choice of our company and making sure they know that they are the main focus. We don’t make the reception about us.

We help create that energetic vibe at the event that guests are looking for. They come to a wedding or event to have fun, and we provide the soundtrack for that," says Miller.

"Our goal is to make sure when guests leave the event, they talk about it more than any other event they’ve ever been to."

2700 Turnpike Industrial Dr, Middletown, PA 17057 (717) 982-6646 www.mixedupproductions.com

Radisson Hotel Harrisburg

(717) 763-7117 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011

www.radissonhotels.com

Rusty Rail Brewing Co.

(570) 966-6470 5 North Eighth Street, Ste 1, Mifflinburg, PA

www.rustyrailbrewingco.com

Peter Allen House

(717) 921-1726 1801 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin, PA 17018

www.thepeterallenhouse.com

Linwood Estates

717-842-0562 93 Encks Mill Road Carlisle PA 17015

www.linwoodestate.com

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Your Wedding Cake

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lassic tiered cakes crowned with fresh flowers are never out of style. But there are lots of ways to freshen up tradition or even stray from it entirely, while still serving a sweet that is timeless, delicious and unique.

The Look. The look and feel of your wedding cake should match the rest of your wedding day, whether it's classic elegance, rustic romance or whimsical fun. As you style your dessert, think about what speaks to you as a couple and what sets you apart. If you have a uniquely sweet and personal idea, seek out a professional who can bring your vision to reality.

Tiered Style. Whether your wedding is better suited to a cake with exposed layers of butter cream or a fully-frosted tower of elegance, the classic tiered shape can adapt to many styles. Think ruffles to glimmering metallic luster to colorful, illustrative designs. Painted or fondant monogramming and lace details are also elegant. While a lone-tiered cake can be 8 WEDDING PENN SEPTEMBER 2019

beautiful by itself, consider placing a few smaller tiered cakes at staggered heights, or one large tiered cake surrounded by cupcakes.

A Little Variety. For a special touch, pair your cake with other sweets. Consider cookies, candies, or even ice cream sundaes with a well-stocked toppings bar. Love donuts? A display of these beloved confections can also be fun and whimsical.

Finding a Bakery. Go with your gut and choose the dessert you deem the tastiest. Attend food tastings and take notes. Factor in the bakery's efficiency and professionalism. Talk to your friends.

Know that wedding cakes are typically priced by the slice, depending on the style, ingredients, size and embellishments.

The First Bite. If you decide on a traditional cake, make sure you have a knife and lifter ready to go. Traditionally, the bride grasps the knife with her right hand and the groom covers her hand with his as they cut the cake together.

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Your Grand Exit the environment, but plenty of shops now sell their own eco-friendly confetti. Buy small cones of the colorful décor and you’ve got yourself a beautiful celebration!

• Ribbon wands. Don’t like the idea of anything being thrown at you as you make your exit? Give guests colorful ribbon wands to wave around as you pass by. They still make for great photos and bonus – there’s no mess to clean up.

RECEPTION As your party cheers you on as you run through a tunnel of people, here are a few fun elements you can incorporate for your send off.

• Sparklers. Sparklers are a classic exit choice.

These bright pieces will add a fun element to your photos.

• Balloons. Make a colorful exit by releasing some balloons during your send off. Just be sure to use eco-friendly ones. This option is best used during daytime send offs.

CEREMONY Though rice throwing as you exit your ceremony has been a tradition for many years, myths about its impact on birds and other animals have risen to the surface. Whether or not they hold any value is one thing, but some people also don’t fancy getting the smack-down from a handful of rice. Here’s a little list of some fun alternatives.

• Bubbles. Bubbles are simply known for sparking joy, so why not use them on the most joyful day? Not only are they fun, but they can create some great shots for your photographer to capture. Try dressing up a bubble wand case with a personalized message and 10 WEDDING PENN SEPTEMBER 2019

it can double as a perfect gift for your guests to keep.

• Flower petals. You can take a few of your extra petals and place them in baskets for guests to grab. This pulls in an element of your details and can also cut an extra expense of getting something else to throw.

• Dried herbs. For those who love all things natural, throwing dried spices and herbs can be a great alternative. Try getting small sachets of lavender or sage for a sweet smelling send off.

• Confetti. Many will argue that this is not a great alternative for

• Lanterns. Get your Disney vibes on by releasing beautiful lanterns into the night sky. This is a fun way to incorporate your guests in a little activity and to capture some amazing photos.

• Glow sticks. Want some added color to your night time exit? Instead of sparklers, opt for a more vibrant choice - glow sticks! With a few magic camera tricks, you’ll have a fun array of photos for your album.

• Leaves. Though it may seem a little underwhelming or unorthodox, for all the lovers of fall out there, this one is for you! Have guests grab a handful of leaves (fabric or real, up to you) and give them a toss as you make your exit.

There are plenty more options for your final send off that you can choose, but these were just a few of our favorites.

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