Each week, we feature a couple from our latest issue.
Kimberly and Patrick Dwyer made sure everyone had a midnight kiss to ring in 2018; they handed out Hershey’s kisses as guest favors at their New Year’s Eve-themed wedding last December. After the ball dropped, everyone noshed on pizza as a midnight snack. Another cool touch: instead of the now-common photo booth, the Dwyers set up a selfie station for guests to snap shots.
The couple tied the knot nearly eight years after being introduced by mutual friends. The wedding party—including a “dog of honor”—was accompanied down the aisle by songs significant to the bride and groom, played by pianist Kevin Gault, which the couple remembers as being one of the most special moments from their wedding day.
The Details
Wedding date: Dec. 31, 2017
Wedding colors: Black, white and metallics
Attendants: Seven bridesmaids, seven groomsmen, one junior bridesmaid, one flower girl, one ring bearer and one dog of honor
Bride wore: A two-piece gown (Sara Gabriel bodice and Willowby by Watters skirt) purchased from La Jeune Mariee, shoes from kate spade new york and “something borrowed” jewelry
Hair and makeup: Hair by Monica Piche at Salon Lofts, makeup by State of Face Makeup Artistry
Groom wore: Tuxedo rented from The Black Tux
Rings: Diamonds Direct
Rehearsal dinner: Marcella’s
Ceremony: Westin Columbus
Reception: Westin Columbus
Caterer: In-house
Cake: Short North Piece of Cake
Florist: The Flowerman
Photographer: Forget Me Knot Photography
Invitations: Minted.com
Reception tunes: DJ Drew Hanson (formerly of WNCI)
First dance: “Crazy Love” by Van Morrison
Guest favors: Midnight kisses—bag of Hershey’s kisses
Registries: Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond
Guests stayed at: Westin Columbus
Honeymoon: Aruba