Nathan + Paul
July 27, 2019
Michelle Lala Clark Photography
The Proposal
As votes were tallied and everyone else began to lose heart at an Election Day party in 2016, Nathan Diehl was struck by Paul Mongold's unflagging hope. They built a beautiful relationship, and during Nathan's birthday dinner, Paul was surprised with a gift. It was a photo book of their time together, with Chapter Two leading into their future with a question: “Will you marry me?”
The Big Day
Their celebration at Vault 634 reflected the couple's love of art and culture, with a globally influenced menu and tables named for their favorite Broadway theaters. In the Upper Mezzanine, their ceremony included songs from Disney and Ben Folds performed by friends both local and hot off the Broadway stage, and their first dance took a song from the latest Royal Wedding. Guests signed dozens of floating lanterns on a hanging guest book and danced the night away to '80s and '90s tunes.
The Details
Venue & Catering: Vault 634, Allentown
Cake: Custom Cakes by Adele, Whitehall
Tuxes: Nathan: Banana Republic; Paul: Indochino
Rings: Nathan: Littman Jewelers, Whitehall; Paul: Metals Jewelry
Flowers: Allium Floral Design, Bethlehem
Music/DJ: Bar None Weddings & Entertainment, Macungie
