Gabrielle + Daniel
October 7, 2023
The Proposal
Gabrielle Wilson thought her crush on Daniel DiFrancesco in high school was a pipe dream, but 10 years later they reconnected in Boston, instantly inseparable. Daniel planned to propose one brisk morning walking their dog, Moose, past their favorite garden, but, perhaps perfectly, mustered the question only when they’d returned to their happy place: home!
The Big Day
For Gabrielle and Daniel’s celebration, she and her mother, April, transformed a bare stone barn into a vintage European speakeasy. With a deep love of handcrafted authenticity, the event was accented with originality and odes to the past, including antique cocktail glasses and silverware. Maximalist florals knew no bounds, and hundreds of candles and velvet lounges conjured a romantic ambiance, while local musicians and friends performed an unexpected mix, from classical to Motown to EDM. Gabrielle designed her vintage-inspired gown and invited guests to dress boldly in nontraditional colors and accoutrements. She and April now design curated experiences together as @locustbloom.
The Details
Venue: Private home, Center Valley
Catering: blue grillhouse, Bethlehem
Cake: blue grillhouse, Bethlehem | Savory Grille, Macungie
Dress: Made with Gelmor Lace, New York, NY
Hair & Makeup: Rouge Beauty, Bethlehem | Carlee & Company Salon, Allentown
Rings: Empire Diamond, New York, NY
Music/DJ: The Groove Merchants, Philadelphia | DJ Brad Birnbaum | Corinne Mammana | Bachelor Boys Band
Transportation: Palisades school buses, Bethlehem
