Long shot of bride and groom in the middle of the infrastructure's stairs outside

Alexa & Dante|The Merion Wedding

Alexa and Dante met through a dating app. She went on the app to have a bit of a social life, go on a couple of dates, meet some new people and go to new places. Alexa, at the time, was living at home commuting into Manhattan for work.

Similarly, shortly after settling in the city, Dante tried the app to meet new individuals and go to locations he had not previously visited. After exchanging a few texts, they realized they both worked about a block away from each other!

They agreed to meet at a midtown bar, The Liberty, after work one night. From the first date on, they didn't go a week without seeing each other. It was clear they had a connection and enjoyed each other's company. Over time their relationship flourished and grew to become something special.

The Proposal

Dante proposed on the roof of the William Vale in Brooklyn. He tricked her into thinking they were going to a dinner meeting with her parents, his friends and a prospective client. Dante had his dad and friends come up to sell the story while the hotel manager served as the prospective client. They sent her up to the roof when Dante was ready and proposed.

She said yes, of course!

Thanks so much to Alexa, Dante and their families for an amazing day! Here are some favorites from their The Merion wedding day beautifully captured by Ralph Deal Photography.

Getting Ready

the invitation with the wedding bands placed on top

detailed shot of the wedding bands and engagement ring

close up photo of the wedding dress

beautiful bride getting ready for the wedding

groom assisted by his father

the wedding invitation

bride is dolled up for the wedding at the merion

cream colored wedding shoes

bride and her bridesmaids wearing matching robes

groom and his entourage

groom and his entourage

groom buttoning his tuxedo

a beaming bride

bride reading a letter from her husband

bride reading a letter from her husband

Bride and Groom

the first look

the first look before the wedding

happy couple posing for the bridal shot

bridal shot outside the venue before the wedding

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solo shot of the smiling groom

dramatic shot of the couple before the wedding

a bouquet of white and purple roses

dramatic shot of the couple before the wedding

Long shot of bride and groom in the middle of the infrastructure's stairs outside

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The Merion Wedding Ceremony

couple having a toast of champagne

groom is walking down the aisle

bride walking down the aisle with her father

bride walking down the aisle with her father

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couple smiling at their wedding officiant

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the first

Newly married couple leave the wedding venue

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The Merion Wedding Reception

couple eating pizza at the Merion venue

the couple's wedding table decoration

wedding table setting at the Merion

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the wedding cake

wedding table setting at the Merion

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wedding table setting at the Merion

couple's first dance at the Merion

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couple's first dance at the Merion

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bride dancing with her father at the merion

groom dancing with his mother

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end of night shot with the newlywed couple

end of night shot of the kissing newlywed couple

Venue: The Merion | Hair:  hairbyshqipe | Makeup:  Stephanie Pontes of Prostyled Bride | Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal | Shoes: Jimmy Cho | Floral: Amore Weddings | Video:  Steve DiMaggio of Color Room Films | Music: City Rhythm by Pete Spina

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