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Amy and John: A Modern Wedding in Philadelphia, PA

When they got engaged, Amy Appel and John Minnich had been living in Philadelphia for years and were almost as attached to the city as they were to ea

When they got engaged, Amy Appel and John Minnich had been living in Philadelphia for years and were almost as attached to the city as they were to each other. But John was about to be stationed at the naval hospital in Pensacola, Florida. The BrideAmy Appel, 33 The GroomJohn Minnich, 31 The DateAugust 19 The couple decided to make their wedding a tribute to Philadelphia, by holding their ceremony and reception at a historic church and club in the Society Hill neighborhood, and by incorporating one of the city's more modern landmarks into their wedding style: the Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture.

The Reception Decor
The Escort Cards
The Couple
The Couple
The black-and-white marble cake, covered with pink fondant icing, reflected the wedding's signature colors and motif.
Amy and John selected a vibrant color scheme of raspberry and orange -- as seen on the reception tables and in the girls' bouquets.
Amy didn't extend her color scheme to the bridesmaid dresses. I thought that if I made them wear pink or orange I'd have no friends left, Amy says with a laugh.
Two wreaths, one with an A in the center and the other with a J, were hung on the gates of the church courtyard. Colonial-era–clad musicians playing a fife and drum followed the wedding party and guests as they walked from the church to the reception.
The Boutonniere