Beth’s ornate, cathedral-length Reem Acra veil was the perfect accessory for her strapless Reem Acra wedding dress. Andrew wore a classic black Zegna tuxedo.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
The bride’s Reem Acra gown, which she later discovered was the same design Marcia Cross wore at her wedding, was embellished with sterling-silver embroidery and a taupe sash. "It was really important for me to be comfortable on my wedding day and not feel weighed down," says the bride.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
For her traditional Jewish ceremony, Beth wore a solid yellow-gold, non-embellished ring (right, bottom). She then had two other rings made, one (top) for outdoor activities and another (left, bottom) that was made from recycled diamonds and gold from Andrew’s grandmother’s necklace.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
As guests arrived at the ceremony, they were treated to a pre-cocktail hour of crudités and fresh fruit, organic and locally grown when possible.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
The classic ceremony programs explained that in lieu of parting gifts and for tzedakah (charity), donations would be made to Carbonfund.org and the Compass Community Services of San Francisco, which helps homeless and low-income families get back on their feet.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Andrew’s groomsmen waited on the grounds of the Saucon Valley Country Club in their classic black formalwear. The couple originally wanted everyone to be barefoot at their wedding to signify their connection with the earth but changed their minds after remembering that Andrew would be stomping glass, a Jewish wedding ceremony tradition.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Beth’s bouquet, made up of a mix of flowers her bridesmaids carried, was tied with two handkerchiefs—one from each of her grandmothers, to represent both sides of her family.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Dendrobium orchids strung on clear fishing line hung from the hand-carved chuppah created by the Chuppah House. The couple wanted a warm, open atmosphere at their ceremony, so they used only minimal decorations, splurging on large-scale pieces for their reception, where their guests spent most of their time.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
The couple set up communal transportation for their guests from the ceremony to the reception, which were less than a mile away from each other on the grounds of the Saucon Valley Country Club. Beth’s parents surprised her and Andrew, however, with a ride in a Rolls-Royce especially for them.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Here a ribbon adorned the bride and groom’s place card, which carried the eucalyptus branch motif.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Simple yet elegant table cards did not include a date so the couple can reuse them for future parties they will host.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Beth’s wedding coordinator, Mark Kingsdorf of Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants, suggested the couple use this birdcage decorated with flower petals as a safe place to hold gifts from their guests.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
It was an ongoing joke with Beth and her family that she always wanted dessert before her dinner, so she decided to serve chocolate and vanilla cupcakes as an amuse-bouche.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Each reception table featured one of three centerpieces created by Elysian Fields Specialty Florals. The tall arrangements were scattered throughout the room for a dynamic look and feel.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
The bridal bouquets were set in vases at the reception to double as decorations.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
Lotus Cake Studio created this five-tier confection of chocolate cake filled with vanilla butter cream and vanilla cake filled with chocolate ganache. The cake—which was created using organic butter, milk, flower and sugar—was covered in ivory fondant and included an extravagant cascade of sugar-paste orchids in different shades of purple and yellow.
Bride: Elizabeth Gadomski
Groom: Andrew Krimstock
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding
