A Bourbon Bash at The Hamilton

By: Local Love Stories

Jill & Jason

May 28, 2017

JHM Event Group

Jill and Jason met at a DeSales University Homecoming event in 2008, playing beer pong in the parking lot. A few years and Facebook messages later, they were in a relationship.

When Jason made the uncharacteristic gesture of a reservation at Melt on Jill's 29^th birthday, she knew an engagement was coming. After an amazing dinner, he took her to the third-floor rooftop lounge, pulled the ring box out of his jacket, and asked, "Will you continue this journey with me?" He was so nervous he didn't even open the box, but the servers swooped in with champagne and dessert as soon as Jill said yes.

Their wedding reflected their personalities: unique, fun-loving, laid-back elegance. They chose The Hamilton Kitchen and Bar because it was exactly their style and focused on their two favorite things: great food and great bourbon! The bourbon motif played throughout the wedding, including a stellar bourbon tasting and empty bottles and on-the-rocks glasses as part of the centerpieces. From the fashion to the ceremony to the reception, Jill and Jason bucked tradition, and not just for the sake of it. Their unique plan incorporated Polish and Catholic customs, and they walked in together. Along with the ceremony, highlights included their First Look and Jill's sister's matron of honor speech. Their first dance on The Hamilton's patio during cocktail hour in the middle of Downtown Allentown offered a chance to breathe and take in the moment before the party really started.