An Elegant and Romantic Wedding With Pops of Blue, Red and Gold

Matthew and Anthony tied the knot on October 4, 2024, at the Bradford Estate.

Their Story 

The couple met online, and didn’t think much of it at first.

After they went on a few dates, they officially started dating a month later.

“Our first date was a casual night out getting pizza, and that’s when we both knew this was a real thing.”

They started dating in November 2016 and have never looked back since.

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Details of the Day

The bridal bouquets were mini elegant red roses and greenery arrangements, creating a romantic and timeless look (both of their moms had bouquets as well).

For both grooms, the boutonnieres were designed with classic red roses accented by a delicate blue flower, adding a meaningful pop of color and a personal touch to their wedding attire.

Their wedding party was dressed in gray suits and velvet red dresses.

Decor & Vibe

The couple used a lot of The Bradford’s in-house decor, like a wooden card box, gold cake stand and wooden arch.

They personalized the space with thoughtful, meaningful touches—including a custom neon sign reading “4 ever” that hung from the sweetheart table arch, complemented by a soft blue silk drape.

At the sweetheart table, wooden “Mr & Mr” letters took center stage, complemented by gold lanterns placed at the base of the table for a warm glow.

The couple opted to use the venue’s silk floral centerpieces paired with the moder stands to create a cozy, intimate ambiance throughout the reception.

They also used the Bradford’s simple table numbers in gold frames. Matching the gold accents, their menu cards has a beautiful watercolor gold floral accent.

For signage, the couple used elegant mirror signs at both the ceremony entrance and as guests transitioned into cocktail hour—offering a timeless and sophisticated touch.

As a fun and memorable parting gift, guests could take home custom Koozies and silicone bracelets in the couple’s favorite colors, blue and red.

To end the night on a delicious note, they offered the venue’s hangover to-go station featuring pork roll, egg and cheese sandwiches along with Philly soft pretzels!

Standout Moment

From the moment they arrived at the venue, Anthony and Matt were inseparable, fully embracing every moment side by side.

They chose to get ready together in the main suite, creating a beautiful and intimate start to their wedding day that perfectly reflected their bond.

Favorite Moment

“Our favorite moment was having all of our family and friends in one place to celebrate with us.”

Honeymoon

The couple went to Jamaica Sandals Royal Caribbean.

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