Danielle Maiale and John Dombroski celebrated their love with an opulent reception at The Union League of Philadelphia.
Pink trees and pink lighting were used to create the whimsical and romantic vibe that Danielle and John hoped for.
When Danielle Maiale met John Dombroski, it was the summer of 2014 in Long Beach Island, N.J. A mutual friend asked them both to join him for a boat ride and the two hit it off immediately. With their first few dates at Philadelphia restaurants, it was only fitting that they choose a venue in the city when they got engaged five years later. “Both John and my parents have been members of the Union League for years, and it has been a special place for all of us,” says Danielle. “Th e Union League team holds themselves to the highest standard and our wedding was absolutely perfect!” Danielle, a fashion blogger, wore a Pnina Tornai gown (in which she sewed a piece of both her mother’s and grandmothers’ wedding dresses) and Jimmy Choo heels as she walked down the aisle with her father—her favorite moment from the ceremony. “My dad and I have always been very close, and having this special moment together will be something I remember for the rest of my life,” she says. Th e couple, known to many as foodies, opted for an extensive three-course menu, dessert room and afterdinner snacks—with their Champagne wall transforming into a late-night spot for Shake Shack burgers and hot dogs. “House of Catherine changed over the signage to include a neon burger sign with the words ‘Enjoy Your Burgers,’” remembers Danielle, who loves cheeseburgers. With the overall vibe of the reception being “a fairy-tale forest,” pink trees, pink lighting, an abundance of candles and over-the-top florals created a romantic and whimsical vibe in white, gold and pink hues. After more celebrating with an afterparty at Th e Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, the newlyweds jetted off to a 10-day honeymoon in Greece, Positano and Capri.
The List
Ceremony The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, cathedralphila.org
Reception The Union League of Philadelphia, unionleague.org
Wedding Planner Laura Bonadonna and Andrea Petrucci of Lovehaus, lovehausevents.com
Bride’s Gown & Veil Pnina Tornai, Kleinfeld Bridal, kleinfeldbridal.com
Day-of Stylist Lorena Quinn, Kleinfeld Bridal, kleinfeldbridal.com
Bride’s Shoes Jimmy Choo, King of Prussia Mall, jimmychoo.com
Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Kristie Miller, Lotus Salon, lotussalonnj.com; Makeup: Rita Marie Pinto, Makeup By Rita Marie LLC
Groom’s Tux Suit Supply, King of Prussia Mall, suitsupply.com
Groom’s Shoes Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com
Rings Morton & Rudolph Jewelers, mortonandrudolph.com
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Vera Wang, David’s Bridal, davidsbridal.com
Groomsmen’s Tuxes Sagets Formal Wear, sagets.com
Event Design & Production House of Catherine, houseofcatherine.net
Florals Stella Castner, Always Beautiful Floral, alwaysbeautifulfloral.com
Floral Wall Nicol Floral Design, nicolfloraldesign.com
Catering & Cake The Union League of Philadelphia, unionleague.org
Invitations House of Catherine, houseofcatherine.net
Rentals Vision Furniture Event Rentals, visionfurniture.com; Party Rental LTD, partyretnalltd.com; Luxe Event Rentals LLC, luxeeventrentals.com
Linens Nuage Designs, nuagedesigns.com
Lighting & Production Eventions Productions, eventionsproductions.com; On Q Productions Inc., onqproductions.com
Entertainment Cocktail Hour: Philadelphia String Quartet; Reception: Universal Crush, both from East Coast Entertainment, bookece.com
Videographer Greg Fisher, Willow Tree Films, willowtreeweddings.com
Photo Booth Center City Photo, centercityphoto.com
Getaway Car 1954 Rolls-Royce, Albert’s Transportation, albertslimo.com
Transportation Metropolis Passenger Logistics, metroride.com; Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours, philadelphiasightseeingtours.com
Floral Donations Forget Me Knot, forgetmeknotflowers.org
Photography by: Emily Wren
