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Julie & Frank: A Formal Wedding in Columbus, OH

Though Julie and Frank Live in New York, they decided to marry in Julie’s Ohio hometown. A fantastic planner made the distance less daunting, and help

Though Julie and Frank Live in New York, they decided to marry in Julie’s Ohio hometown. A fantastic planner made the distance less daunting, and helped them create a fabulous multicolor celebration filled with personal touches. THE BRIDE Julie Solomon THE GROOM Frank Cohen THE DATE November 20 Julie’s Hanukkah gift from her boyfriend, Frank, a 32-year-old managing director, wasn’t much of a surprise—or so she thought. On the first night of the holiday, he handed her a bag from Bloomingdale’s that contained a sweater she’d picked out the week before. But when she looked into the bag, she found the sweater accompanied by something else: A small box containing a beautiful diamond ring.

Julie’s attendants wore bordeaux color strapless, tiered dresses by Lazaro.
Frank was dapper in a classic black tuxedo with ivory vest and necktie.
The tablecloths came in all of the wedding colors (blue, green, pink, purple, red, yellow, and orange) and were topped with matching, monochromatic floral arrangements. Ribbons in the same colors were hung from the walls and the ceiling for a whimsical touch.
Held at the Julie’s family’s synagogue, the ceremony began with an intimate signing of the ketubah (Jewish marriage license), followed by a traditional vow exchange in the sanctuary. The couple married beneath a huppah adorned with colorful blooms and ribbons. “The top left-hand corner of the huppah had a big white heart, which happens to be my trademark,” says Julie.
Julie and Frank’s band kept everyone grooving and even included traditional dances like the hora, during which the bride and groom were lifted and carried around the room on chairs. “‘Hang on Sloopy’ was a big hit for a lot of us Buckeyes,” Julie says. “We were so thrilled with our football win against Michigan that day!”
Julie, dressed elegantly in an ivory lace and satin gown by Amsale, made her way down the aisle of her family’s synagogue.
Ribbons adorned the three-tier, round buttercream cake, which had layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. “Along with the wedding cake, my mom came up with the idea to have a chocolate bar, which included any type of chocolate-covered fruit you could imagine,” Julie says.