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This Couple Brought Your Dream Rittenhouse Hotel Wedding to Life

By Alana Tosti By Alana Tosti | January 20, 2022 | Weddings Rotator

With their first date at The Rittenhouse Hotel over a decade ago, Stephanie Betzler and Ethan Soodak had a full-circle moment as they said “I do” at the very same spot.

The Rittenhouse Hotel is a meaningful place for Stephanie and Ethan Photographed by Grace Ardor Photography
The Rittenhouse Hotel is a meaningful place for Stephanie and Ethan

Ethan Soodak and Stephanie Betzler had their first date at The Rittenhouse Hotel over a decade ago and got engaged there after celebrating their eighth anniversary—so it was only fitting that the couple say “I do” at the very same spot this past June. “We return every year on the anniversary of our first date,” says Stephanie, who wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown and Manolo Blahnik heels for the walk down the aisle. “Our venue was such a special choice for us as we have so much history with it.” Chef Jon Cichon worked with the pair to create a special menu for the big day—concocting exquisite dishes like saffron arancini and foie gras passed hors d’oeuvres (a favorite of the couple), dry-aged duck and coffee-crusted pork tenderloin. White and cream calla lilies, orchids, roses and hydrangeas were elegantly scattered throughout the ballroom to achieve a sophisticated, chic yet modern vibe. Before jetting off to a honeymoon in Greece, the bride changed into a sparkly minidress and celebrated with an afterparty (also in The Rittenhouse) including Philly cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and lots of glow sticks.

The List

Ceremony & Reception The Rittenhouse Hotel, rittenhousehotel.com

Bride’s Gown Monique Lhuillier, moniquelhuillier.com

Bride’s Shoes Manolo Blahnik, manoloblahnik.com

Bride’s Veil Monique Lhuillier, moniquelhuillier.com

Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Dylan Jarrett; Makeup: Nikki Chung, both from Rittenhouse Salon & Spa

Groom’s Tux Suit Supply, suitsupply.com

Groom’s Shoes Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com

Groom’s Watch Longines, Tourneau, King of Prussia, longines.com

Rings Leo Ingwer, leoingwer.com

Florals Egan Arranged, eganrittenhouse.com

Catering & Cake The Rittenhouse Hotel, rittenhousehotel.com

Invitations Nicole Anderson Paper Co.

Rentals & Linens Egan Arranged, eganrittenhouse.com

Lighting Egan Arranged, eganrittenhouse.com

Entertainment Don Eaton Band, doneaton.com



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Photography by: Alison Conklin Photography