Angela and Darren in Villanova, PA

The bride found her strapless chiffon gown at David’s Bridal. "I tried on dozens of dresses at five other bridal salons but loved the pearls and beading on the bodice and hem of this one," Angela says.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings

The bride carried a bouquet of roses and stephanotis by Blue Moon Florist who created all of the florals for the affair; the bridesmaids’ bouquets included purple lisianthus and pink roses.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings

Three-and-a-half-year-old twins Grace and Liam Glennon were the couple’s flower girl and ring bearer. Grace’s ivory chiffon dress was accented with a celadon sash; Liam wore a seer-sucker shorts suit. Both outfits were purchased from Strasburg Children.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings

Tin pails of gladiolus bulbs doubled as escort cards and favors.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings

The tented reception took place on the terrace at Appleford, a 24-acre estate.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings

The newlyweds’ first dance was to "Somebody," by Depeche Mode. Later, guests packed the dance floor as the four-piece Ken Battista Band performed. "At one point, Darren was leading a conga line," says Angela.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings

The raspberry-filled cake, by The Master’s Baker, was frosted in buttercream and decorated with fresh, mini green hydrangeas.

Bride: Angela Heilman
Groom: Darren Verlenden
Location: Villanova, PA
Theme:  Garden/Outdoor weddings