After falling for each other at a CrossFit gym, Chi Chi and Chelsea Nieves of Blandon decided to take on a partnered fitness competition together. Chi Chi had planned for friends and family to come watch, and they surprised Chelsea after the last event with T-shirts that said “Will you marry Chi Chi?”
The two set their “destination” wedding in the backyard of a house rented beside sparkling Lake Naomi in the Poconos, bringing a U-Haul of handmade décor for their luxurious five-day stay. On the big day, a Panera-catered breakfast accompanied pleasant preparation, and the wafting smell of brisket being smoked on-site got guests’ mouths watering. After a short and sweet ceremony, heartfelt speeches carried the glowing couple into a reception of nonstop dancing and food that wowed even the chefs in the family—a day of effortless, beautiful fun!
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Photography: Robert Butler Photography
Venue: Lake House on Lake Naomi, Poconos
Catering: Little Creek Bar-B-Cue Company, Bangor
Cake: Dice’s Creative Cakes, Boyertown
Dresses/Tuxes: David’s Bridal/Express, Allentown
Hair & Makeup: Tia Mazy (hair), West Lawn; Theresa Violette (makeup), Reading
Rings: Kay Jewelers
Flowers: Trisha Ortiz (bridesmaid)
Music/DJ: Electric Sounds—DJ Triple J, Cheltenham
Transportation: Baldwin Limousines, Inc., Stroudsburg
