{"id":5911,"date":"2022-08-09T08:25:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T12:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/this-intimate-vaux-studio-wedding-was-infused-with-modern-70s-touches\/"},"modified":"2022-08-09T08:25:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T12:25:32","slug":"this-intimate-vaux-studio-wedding-was-infused-with-modern-70s-touches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/this-intimate-vaux-studio-wedding-was-infused-with-modern-70s-touches\/","title":{"rendered":"This Intimate Vaux Studio Wedding Was Infused With Modern \u201970s Touches"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Leslie Reynolds (left) and Nic Knepp\u2019s Vaux Studio wedding was intimate and inclusive. \/ Photography by Liz Gibbs Photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There\u2019s something to be said for keeping your ceremony cozy and partying with a larger group after exchanging vows. It makes the Big Day even more special, celebrating with those you hold most dear. Such was the case with this Vaux Studio<\/a> micro-wedding and reception at Philadelphia Brewing Company<\/a>. The inclusive, magical and modern-retro party took place last summer and was photographed by Liz Gibbs Photo<\/a>; check it out below.<\/p>\n

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Nic Knepp<\/strong> and Leslie Reynolds<\/strong>\u2019s first chance encounter proves that it\u2019s a small world out there \u2014 at least in the Philly area. Nic, a senior project manager, and Leslie, a strategy evaluation and learning associate, crossed paths over one Fourth of July weekend at the only bar on a stretch of beach in Margate. And when the two got to chatting, they learned that, at the time, they had been attending school and working on the same floor of the same department in the city for over a year \u2014 but had never connected.<\/p>\n

They exchanged numbers, thinking a friendship would bloom. Instead, the duo eventually started dating. And a year and a half later, they got engaged when Nic set up a fake photo session with Leslie and their photographer friend at Drexel Park in West Philly.<\/p>\n

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Their ensuing wedding took place on August 7, 2021, beginning with an intimate ceremony at Vaux Studio \u2014 a cozy venue in Midtown Village \u2014 attended by 30 of their closest family and friends.<\/p>\n

But Nic\u2019s favorite wedding detail came even before that \u2014 during the first look. \u201cI had gone all day without seeing Leslie, thinking about what her dress will look like, her hair, if she\u2019ll like the suit I had made, everything just swirling around in my head,\u201d they say. \u201cAfter seeing her, my nerves just disappeared. I was finally with my person.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The biggest surprises also came before the festivities even got started. Nic loved Leslie\u2019s gift \u2014 a picture of Nic\u2019s dad, who had passed away when Nic was young, on top of a wooden yard game, called Washers, that he used to make and sell. And Leslie loved Nic\u2019s gift \u2014 a necklace with an engraved portrait of Leslie\u2019s cat, Romeo, who had passed away a few years earlier. Nic wore it around their neck, under their suit, during the nuptials.<\/p>\n

After the cozy, touching Quaker ceremony \u2014 during which the couple read their own vows \u2014 the small group joined the rest of the party (another 45 attendees) at Philadelphia Brewing Company in Kensington for the reception.<\/p>\n

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The theme of it all \u2014 modern \u201970s, which carried from the invitation suite to the signage thanks to Best of Philly winner Clover Event Co.<\/a>\u2019s design touch.<\/p>\n

The florals were also special to the couple; they chose unique blooms with different textures from all around the world, then worked with florist Creations by Coppola \u2014 Leslie\u2019s good friend \u2014 to create the bud-vase arrangements. Those included scabiosa, marigold, and carnations in orange, green, peach, yellow, brown, rust and white.<\/p>\n

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The group feasted on turkey breast, pulled pork, brisket, jackfruit and more from Zig Zag BBQ for dinner, and danced the night away to the tunes of Philly fave Stella Ruze, who also performed the couple\u2019s first dance song, \u201cTruly, Madly, Deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n

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And at the end of it all, guests went home with custom koozies that read \u201cPlease Leave by 9.\u201d It\u2019s a signature phrase of Leslie and Nic, who often invite their friends over for dinner but request that they head home before that hour so they can go to bed early \u2014 though we think this<\/em> particularly party may have gone on a wee bit later than that.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS
<\/b>Photographer: Liz Gibbs Photo<\/a> | Venues: Vaux Studio<\/a> (ceremony); Philadelphia Brewing Company<\/a> (reception & catering) | Planning\/Design & Invitations: Clover Event Co.<\/a> | Florals: Creations by Coppola<\/a> | Catering: Di Bruno Bros.<\/a> and Zig Zag BBQ<\/a> | Leslie\u2019s Gown: Galina Signature from David\u2019s Bridal<\/a> | Best Woman\u2019s Attire: Baltic Born<\/a> (dress); Vix Emporium<\/a> (earrings) | Hair: Justine Marinelli from There There Studio<\/a> | Makeup: Kelley Hughes and Dawn Episcopo from Parlour Beauty<\/a> | Tux: Indochino<\/a> | Entertainment: Stella Ruze<\/a> | Doughnuts: Federal Donuts<\/a> | Officiant: Solomon Thomas | Rings: Aurelius Jewelry<\/a> (Leslie\u2019s engagement ring and wedding band); Abhika Jewels<\/a> (Nic\u2019s engagement ring); Fishtown Jewelers<\/a> (Nic\u2019s wedding band) | Linens: N\u00fcage Designs<\/a> | Leslie\u2019s Birdcage Veil: Sparrowstation | Nic\u2019s Shoes: Nisolo<\/a><\/p>\n

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