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A Classic Formal Wedding in Cleveland, OH

The Bride Ashley Tomon, 27, a global senior executive specialist The Groom Alexander (Alex) DeFeo, 30, a brand manager for Zest The Date September 10

The Bride Ashley Tomon, 27, a global senior executive specialist The Groom Alexander (Alex) DeFeo, 30, a brand manager for Zest The Date September 10 Ashley and Alex wanted to keep their day classic and formal, so they used a color palette of ivory and white with champagne and pops of purple.

Ceremony site: St. John Cantius Parish, Cleveland, OH Reception site: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, OH Photography: James and Genevieve Nisly/Genevieve Nisly Photography Videography: Sunshine Video Productions Consultant: Kirkbrides Wedding Planning & Design Gown: Vera Wang, Matina's, Beachwood, OH Hair: Michele Grech/Grech's Hairstyling Salon Makeup: Roni Lynn Klein/Roni Lynn Day Spa Veil: Custom, Homa Creations, Matina's, Beachwood, OH Shoes: Rene Caovilla Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm, Matina's Beachwood, OH Formalwear: Groom: Corneliani, Family Britches, New Canaan, CT; Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse Stationery: Hope Fromson; Calligraphy: Susan Cone Porges/The Art Studio Flowers: Forest Woods Rentals: Linens, chairs: Party Décor Cake: Phyllis Lester Designs Catering: Executive Caterers Music: Ceremony: Stephanie and Tiffany Marchak; Cocktail hour: Esto Jazz/Jerry Bruno Productions; Reception: The Orchestra/Jerry Bruno Productions Transportation: American Limousine Services Honeymoon: France Registries: Bed Bath & Beyond; Bloomingdale's; Shulan's; Williams-Sonoma
Tall Centerpieces
Glasses of champagne were passed around with fresh sprigs of lavender in them.
Gold-sequined linens were topped with tall glass vases filled with lush white roses.
Ashley and Alex's embellished cake was made to look like a chandelier, complete with draped crystals.
Ashley's godsons served as the ring bearers, nearly stealing the show!
Ashley carried a purple-and-white bouquet of calla lilies and roses. She tied it with fabric and attached her grandmother's brooches.
The simple escort cards featured calligraphy.
The couple's band played Will You Still Love Me? by Chicago for the first dance.
The bridesmaids wore deep-purple, floor-length, V-neck gowns, while the guys chose traditional black tuxes.
Place Settings
Classic menu cards, which mimicked the style of all the wedding paper, were tucked into crisp white napkins.
The couple wed in the same church where Ashley's grandparents and great-grandparents were married.
Ashley wore an elegant dress with a bit of rocker-chic flair on the ruffled skirt. Alex matched her style in a black tuxedo.