Jessica + Ricky
September 4, 2022
The Proposal
Jessica O'Donnell and Ricky Gower, Jr. met when Jessica began her new career with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. As the Hellertown/Lower Saucon Chamber liaison, she got acquainted with board member Ricky. The ideal spot for Ricky's proposal was their first home on Sunset Drive, followed by celebration in NYC by way of stretch limo.
The Big Day
A chance of storms threatened their wedding at breathtaking Pocono Palms, but the sun broke through just as Jessica's father walked her down the aisle. From gorgeous floral arrangements to custom signage, edible cocktail toppers and his and hers Louboutins, every detail was divine. The ceremony incorporated the couple's kids, Lena and Nico, and the new family followed up with an official Gower Family Ribbon Cutting.
A lively cocktail hour followed a raw oyster bar, Marry-Me Margaritas and acoustic tunes by local musician Anthony Cubbage. Jessica and Ricky's wedding vendors teamed up impeccably to create perfection.
The Details
Venue: Pocono Palms, Cresco
Catering: Brooklyn's Catering, Springtown
Dessert: Ice cream truck from Mon & Mel's Sweet Scoops, Nazareth; soft pretzel bar from KCK Catering & Events, Great Meadows, NJ
Dresses/Tuxes: Gown: Bridals by Sandra, Nazareth; Jumpsuit from Nadine Merabi; Bridesmaid dresses: Bella Bridesmaids, Allentown; Tuxes: C.E. Roth Formal Wear, Allentown
Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Makeup by Roxy, Catasauqua; Hair by Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique, Fogelsville
Rings: Cassello Jewelers, Philadelphia
Wedding Planner: Tiffany Sondergaard from ts PR & Event Planning, Lehigh Valley
Officiant/Celebrant: Mayor David Heintzelman, Hellertown
Flowers: Precious Petals Florist, Whitehall
Music/DJ: Reilly Entertainment Group, Hellertown
Published as "Just Married" in the January 2023 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
