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A Modern Wedding in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Joanna and Chad found one another on an online dating site. They lived in different cities at the time, so, after a first date over sushi, they saw ea

Joanna and Chad found one another on an online dating site. They lived in different cities at the time, so, after a first date over sushi, they saw each other mostly on weekends. Three months into the relationship, Joanna went on a European backpacking trip. The couple missed each other so much that by the time Joanna returned home, they knew they never wanted to be apart again. The Bride Joanna Maland, 27, an art teacher The Groom Chad Horowitz, 32, an attorney The Date June 20 After six months of dating, the couple went to West Palm Beach for the weekend. They found their suite decked out with roses, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Chad promptly knelt down and proposed with a ring that he’d picked out on his own.

Joanna’s wish for an unusual, textured bouquet with a modern feel came together as a lush bunch of pincushion proteas, calla lilies, and cymbidium and oncidium orchids.
Gustav Klimt’s painting, The Kiss, inspired the design for the three-tiered masterpiece. Fondant and gold swirls covered the mostly artificial cake; the real cake was plated before the couple cut into the top tier.
White Escort Cards
Ivory linen paper, mounted on silver paper, featured a mix of block and script fonts in charcoal ink. A yellow border and sleeve brought out the other color in the palette.
Yellow Ceremony Programs
White votives in frosted, polka-dot holders cast a soft light that reflected off a scattering of sparkling beads and stones. The contemporary look was a surprising alternative to flowers.