William Kacergis and Marlena Daecher met in Philadelphia, so they chose to celebrate their nuptials where their love story began.
William Kacergis and Marlena Daecher
WILLIAM (BILL) KACERGIS, A U.S. NAVY OFFICER, was stationed in Hawaii for his Naval service when he suggested a hike to his girlfriend Marlena Daecher—to take videos with a new drone they had just bought. The groom set up the drone to circle around them, capturing the mountain and ocean view, while also capturing his surprise proposal at the top of one of the peaks. “It was so special because it was private but perfectly captured in one of our most favorite spots on the island,” says Marlena, who met Bill three years prior during a night out in Philadelphia.
Blushing Fields filled the reception at the American Swedish Historical Museum with white anemone, roses and peonies
Philadelphia became the obvious choice for the couple to tie the knot a year and a half later—where they celebrated with 110 of their loved ones at the American Swedish Historical Museum. A touching rendition of “Ave Maria” was performed by Bill’s brother and sister before the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour featuring a tomahawk steak station with coffee-rubbed ribeye on the bone. The dance floor was packed all night long before the night ended sweetly with coconut cake and a gelato cart with eight house-churned flavors, scooped into mini Mason jars.
The bride, groom and members of their bridal party
The List
Ceremony & Reception American Swedish Historical Museum, jamcater.com
Wedding Planner Kelly Pelka and Christine Dzwill, Arielle Fera Events, arielleferaevents.com
Bride’s Gown Lover’s Society, Lovely Bride Philadelphia, lovelybride.com
Bride’s Veil Made With Love, Lovely Bride Philadelphia, lovelybride.com
Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Ariel Katrina Hair, arielkatrinahair.com; Makeup: Cara Lovello, caralovello.com
Groom’s Tux & Shoes The Black Tux, theblacktux.com
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Amsale, amsale.com
Groomsmen’s Tuxes The Black Tux, theblacktux.com
Florals Erica and Nick Santoro, Blushing Fields, blushingfieldsflowerfarm.com
Catering & Cake Jeffrey A. Miller, jamcater.com
Rentals White Glove Rentals, whiteglove-rentals.com
Linens Jeffrey A. Miller, jamcater.com
Entertainment Ceremony: Blue Line Quartet, bluelinequartet.com; Reception: White Isle Events, whiteisleevents.com
Photography by: Denise Marie Photography
