The Knot Pennsylvania Weddings Magazine

Envision your wedding and decide how much you want to spend (and who else will be contributing). Search for the perfect place to celebrate, keeping budget and guest count in mind. Then set the date. Ask your besties to stand by you at the altar and i

FIND YOUR WEDDING STYLE We know—you’re probably figuring out where you should even start. We’ve got you covered. Once you download the app, the first thing you’ll do is swipe on images you love in our Style Quiz. It’s a fun way to help zero in on you

That’s okay! Download The K not Wedding Planner app and take our Style Quiz to get your personalized Wedding Vision. No couple is just one set style—instead, you’ll get a series of words that describe your vibe. Bonus: You can use this lingo when tal

How can I tell if prospective vendors are LGBTQ+ friendly? BRITTNY DRYE: No one wants to have that conversation of, “By the way, I’m a woman marrying a woman—are you cool with that?” It’s uncomfortable to feel like you have to “out” yourself every ti

Courtney Ciallella (28 and a yoga instructor and nanny) and Heta Patel (31 and a senior project manager) wanted to make sure their wedding happened on their terms. “We knew from the start that we didn’t want a traditional wedding,” Heta says. “Our ma

Chelsey Coudriet (26 and an occupational therapist) admits she “loved thinking of every detail” for her wedding to Eric Lyons (27 and a landscape architect) knowing that the little things matter, so they filled all of the details of their wedding day

Kate Savage (28 and a physician) was first attracted to Nate Belkin (28 and also a physician) in part due to his “sun-tanned, backwards-baseball-cap-wearing, preppy look,” Kate says. The two met as student athletes at Amherst College, but nearly 10 y

Prentice Butterworth (27 and a corporate attorney) and Alexander Schanz (26 and a sales manager) have a long history together—20 years, to be exact. The couple met in second grade but didn’t date for a decade, finally pairing up for their senior prom

A self-professed “nontraditional couple,” Lauren Kim (35 and a multidisciplinary designer) and Wes Thomas (32 and a designer and technologist) eloped to Joshua Tree National Park in 2017. “There wasn’t a proposal, and there were no engagement rings,”

Dani Fitzgerald (24 and a reporter) and Mike Brown (24 and works at Big Brothers Big Sisters) live with intention, so the pair planned their wedding the same way. Mike even proposed with a ring customized to avoid purchasing a conflict diamond. “We w

Jennifer Harmon (left, 37 and a regulatory pharmacist) and Megan Rok (35 and a civil rights attorney) aren’t the types to color inside the lines. In fact, the more color the better. “We wanted warm, autumnal colors, but without stuffiness,” Jennifer

Whitney Harris (34 and a jeweler) and Brian Rumble (40 and a creative strategist and student) collect experiences. Not only did the two get to know each other while training for a half marathon, but Brian proposed on a glacier lagoon in Iceland. From

Kristin Nolte (35) and Stephen Summers (41) both have Marbella Event Furniture and Decor Rental on their resume. Though the pair has planned their fair share of weddings, that didn’t make planning their own wedding a breeze. “I did not find the proce

We’ve tested out tons of wedding-worthy combos to determine the prettiest shades you (and your guests!) will love. Plus, all the ways you can work your favorite colors into your day to make them the star of the show. ecru, cream, stone, slate WHY IT

Take note: A designer wedding gown is custom made. It will take months of work to create and a series of alterations to fit your body perfectly. In other words, it’s not the kind of garment you can toss into an online shopping cart and have show up o

Veils are an easy way to express yourself. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which one’s right for you? We broke down all the different styles, including the latest trends, with tips on how to wear them so you can uncover (sorr

THE TRADITION “SOMETHING BLUE” THE TWIST Originally thought to deflect the Evil Eye and represent purity and fidelity, the “something blue” superstition of years past is meant to help couples get luck on their side ahead of “I do”—whether they want t

Unless you’re lucky enough to find a unicorn venue that checks off every box on your wish list, you’re probably going to compromise on a few things here or there. Whatever the issue, we have the clever fix. Trust us—clashing colors will be the last t

Dreaming up your wedding reception menu can be one of the most fun (and important) parts of the planning process, especially if you and your partner are big foodies. A large portion of your budget will be put toward feeding your guests, so you’ll wan

At one wedding I attended, the couple created a mini booklet to put in our welcome baskets that included info on every guest in attendance. It had pictures of each person or couple, a bio about them, details on their relationship with the couple and