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A Modern New Year's Eve Wedding in Pittsburgh, PA

The Bride Beth Simon, 33, a lawyer The Groom Joshua (Josh) Ruland, 31, also a lawyer The Date December 31 Beth and Josh wanted to create a modern yet

The Bride Beth Simon, 33, a lawyer The Groom Joshua (Josh) Ruland, 31, also a lawyer The Date December 31 Beth and Josh wanted to create a modern yet timeless affair. Using just the right amount of uplighting, candlelight and white centerpieces, the couple achieved a sleek look for their New Year’s Eve wedding. -- Amanda Black

Tall branches were strung with loose white hydrangea, rose, and orchid pomanders.
A celebratory New Year's champagne toast (complete with hats and boas) was held at midnight.
The couple wrote their own ketubah text.
To keep their reception looking fresh, Beth and Josh went for modern, uncluttered tablescapes.
The guys wore white orchids on their lapels.
Oversize arrangements of calla lilies, hydrangeas, and dendrobium orchids drew attention to the escort card table.
Aubergine satin linens and Lucite elements topped the reception tables.
Statement-making sugar flowers decorated one tier of the white-fondant cake.
Beth's nieces carried mini pomanders of white hydrangeas tied with lavender ribbon.
To finish her day-of look, Beth wore a long veil tucked into her tight updo.
Each bridesmaid wore her own little black dress.
Beth pulled her hair up in an Audrey Hepburn-esque bun to show off her open-back lace gown.