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At the end of my Freshman year at college, when searching for a place to study, I rounded the corner in Pfahler, our science building, to come across yet another taken study spot! Exasperated, I started to leave, but the kid there instead invited me to study next to him. He disappeared the next semester, studying abroad in Panama but I always had my eye on him. Finally the next year, when I lived in the Hillel House, we finally got to spend more time together. We cooked Shabbat dinners, I listened to him play guitar, and I wrote lots of poetry. We dated through him working on a farm in Central PA, where we spent nights together in a cabin without any electricity or running water, enjoying potlucks, swimming through the stream, and the warm summer nights. Dean moved up to Maine, and we decided to part ways amicably due to the distance. Throughout the years, we still saw each other once in awhile, to rock climb, go canoeing. Last year in July, 2023, our friends Evan and Marie were visiting Maine, and it gave me a good excuse to visit “the boy who got away.” We spent all week together and knew we didn’t want to have to say goodbye again.

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A few weeks into freshman year of college I found myself without a roommate, and Danika was looking for a room to share. 13 years later, and we continue to laugh as hard as the 18 year old kids we were when we met. I had the honor to be her maid of honor in June, 2024, and now I’m lucky enough to have her stand by my side on the special day too!

Danika Dellanno

This big Lima bean and I share 50% of our DNA. I’ve always been so lucky to have a sister who is also a best friend. Whether it was rolling over logs, searching for salamanders, making up crazy dance moves,  or convincing our parents to let us get one more pet, we were always a good team. Throughout the years, she has been a sounding board, and I can always trust her to give the best advice. 

Talia Katz

Kathryn and I go all the way back to freshman year of high school. We originally met on a camping trip at Worlds End, where we picked blueberries. We further bonded in Spanish and history classes. One year we dressed up for Halloween as a flower, and a “Sand” witch. She is the reason I joined the cross country team, and that early influence still impacts us to this day because we both did a Sprint triathlon this summer! Throughout the years, even though she moved to sunny San Fran, we have managed to keep in touch through video calls, and someday we hope to go camping out west together! 

Kathryn Brink

Rachel and I may never have become friends if we wouldn’t have had our first rotation of PA school in surgery. We saw each other leaving the hospital and were quickly on the same page that the rotation was totally crazy. We trauma-bonded throughout PA school, and upon graduating, Rachel mentioned we should try traveling together. First we explored the deep Everglades in south Florida. A year later, we caught the travel bug and sent to Portland and hiked near Mt. Hood, and then the next year we needed to see Mt. Rainier. We have shared many a wine bottle while watching sunsets and I knew I needed her by my side on my wedding day!

Rachel Jesiolowski

Jerica is my totally bad-ass SIL (sister in law). Fun fact, I knew Jerica before Talia and her even met in medical school! Jerica and I met sometime in college and even took our capstone Spanish class together. When Talia and her started dating, I couldn’t have been happier, cause they’re such a good pair. When they got married last year, the bachelorette party went to Colorado to celebrate and then we surfed down sand dunes together. I am thankful to have Jerica by my side on my special day!

Jerica Gerena

Angier and I met Freshman year of college before going to our first track meet. I remember feeling like I always had known her my full life! A few years after college, we took a roadtrip, and then couch surfed in Montreal, Canada. It was a fun, exciting and at times challenging trip (due to language, lack of cell signal). Angier has been such a trustworthy and devoted friend. I am excited too because we are wedding year twins, and she and her fiancé Natalie will be tying the knot this year in Colorado!

Angier Cooper

Emi and I met during cross country pre-season our sophomore year of college. I remember thinking she was one of the sweetest people I ever met. After college, I would visit her and Angier in west Philly and they exposed me to Clark Park farmers market and eating vegetarian. 
For several years now, Emi has been training for the Paralympics with triathlons, and she competed in Paris this summer! 
She now lives in Colorado Springs, and I’m happy when I get to grab a boba tea or ice cream with her when she comes back to visit Philly. 

Emelia Perry

Danny has been a close friend to both Ellie and I since we all met in college. Thoughtful, insightful, and a total goofball all at the same time, Danny is the kind of person who always has an interesting idea to share or borderline inappropriate question to ask. An obsessive salsa dancer and former wrestler, his passion for movement and music is just one of the many things that make him such a vibrant, one-of-a-kind person. We’re so grateful for his friendship and thrilled to have him by our side as we celebrate this special day.

Danny Shwartz

I’ve known Caleb my whole life and he has been someone I’ve looked up to for as long as I can remember. One of the most capable and insightful people I know, he’s a quiet force: an impressive endurance athlete with a thoughtful, steady presence and a mind that runs deep. Whether he’s scaling a cliff face or managing a complex arborist rigging system, his mastery of knots and ropes borders on wizardry. In any of our hiking, climbing, skiing or motorcycle adventures, I am usually just doing my best to keep up. I am grateful for our many years of friendship and honored to have him standing with me on this day. 

Caleb Mende

Josh carries with him that quintessential Canadian kindness—the kind that makes you feel like an old friend within minutes of meeting. That’s exactly how our friendship began: a passing Facebook Marketplace interaction that somehow turned into campfires, hiking trips, and eventually, celebrating each other’s weddings.

One of the things I admire most about Josh is his fearless approach to learning. He’s never one to shy away from a new challenge. He has a real knack for picking up new skills and turning them into something meaningful - like the way he and his wife have lovingly transformed their house into a warm and beautiful home. I feel very lucky to call Josh my friend and so glad that he is part of this day.


Josh Wiens

Evan is a dear friend to both Ellie and I - someone whose friendship has grown steadily over the years into something truly special. Though we were friendly in college - often confused for each other as lanky, track-running New Englanders - it wasn’t until we both ended up in Maine that we became close. What started as casual rock climbing sessions with his then-girlfriend (now wife) became something much deeper when the world shut down during COVID. As part of each other’s “social bubble,” we spent nearly every weekend that year hiking, climbing, and jumping into freezing lakes and oceans. Evan is incredibly thoughtful, a gifted storyteller, and someone we’re endlessly grateful to know. He and his wife are making a huge journey from France to be here, and having them with us means the world.

Evan Shea

Kyle is my older brother by three years, which means I’ve been the annoying little brother for most [all] of my life. We definitely had our fair share of bickering growing up, but as we have gotten older, we have come to really appreciate each other’s friendship. There’s no one I’ve known longer, and few people who make me feel more at ease being my full, weird self. I’m lucky to have him as a brother - and even luckier to have him standing beside me as my best man.

Kyle Scott

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Lancaster Central Market is a beacon for farm fresh produce, meats, dairy, and delicious culinary fare. Not only does Market offer the best of Lancaster, but it is also a unique gathering place filled with people welcoming you. You can go to enjoy a bite to eat, a stroll through the stands, a look out onto the market from the mezzanine, and a stroll around the beautiful building located in the heart of downtown Lancaster.

Lancaster Central Market

AAA (Amish All Around) Buggy Rides is a premier buggy ride service in the heart of Amish country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We are located in the charming town of Intercourse, and offer relaxing Amish buggy rides through the nearby farmland and countryside. Our buggy rides will transport you to a world that you won’t experience anywhere else while touring the Lancaster Amish community. Come take&nbsp;<a href="https://aaabuggyrides.com/buggy-rides/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one of our tours</a>, and see some of the most beautiful countryside in America, ride through a real covered bridge, or visit a real working Amish dairy farm.

AAA Buggy Rides

Experience wine tasting exclusively from&nbsp;Weathered Vineyards&nbsp;in New Tripoli, a local Pennsylvania winery. We are the first wine bar and tasting room in the Ephrata area, offering wines ranging from sweet to dry. The number of varieties we offer fluctuates throughout the year as new wines are bottled, or if our popular wines run out before the next year's vintage is ready to serve.But never fear! We will always have some exciting local wines for you to taste in stock.​Unwind from your busy day or week in the welcoming rustic, yet elegant ambiance of our Tasting Room with a glass of our delicious local wine. Located in the beautiful Historic Smithton Inn B&amp;B, we offer a variety of reds and whites to suit your tastes. Enjoy a tasting flight, a glass, or a bottle inside, or if weather permits, outside in our beautiful garden courtyard.​Not a wine drinker? No problem!&nbsp;We have specialty cocktails,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weatheredvineyardsephrata.com/craft-beer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local craft beers</a>&nbsp;and sodas.

Weathered Vineyards Ephrata

Experience the excitement of dining at the United States’ largest smorgasbord, featuring 200 feet of deliciously authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. If you're looking to check out some unique merchandise, and low prices, check out The Good's Store next door, who have a huge selection of fabric and quilt supplies, toys, gifts, lawn &amp; garden products, hardware, kitchen items, home goods, and much more.

Shady Maple Smorgasbord

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real, working dairy farm on the Kreider Farms tour. This tour features a high-tech view of farming, including a drive down the middle of our "Cow Palace" barn and a bird's eye view of the milking carousel where we milk 1700 cows, 3 times every day.Filled with facts and humor, the Kreider Farms tour is fun for all ages! Whether your small group hops onto our Kreider Trolley or Bus, a field trip of students in a school bus or motor coach of tourists, we can accommodate any size group!

Kreider Farms - Main Office

On a quest for outdoor activities in Lancaster County for fun things to do? Fire up your adrenaline with a trip above the treetops in a hot air balloon ride.Thrill-seekers on the hunt for things to do in Lancaster County will be just as pleased by reaching new heights in a hot air balloon as lovebirds hoping to find romantic things to do in York or Lancaster, PA.<a href="https://lancasterballoonrides.com/book-a-flight/?_eboga=false" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a private or shared hot air balloon ride</a>&nbsp;and ascend nearly a mile into the air and gain some perspective as you drift farther and farther away from the ground below.

Lancaster Balloon Rides

Share the excitement of an enchanted day in this family-oriented amusement park. For over 60 years, Dutch Wonderland has created magical moments for parents and kids to experience together.&nbsp;Meet beloved characters like Duke the Dragon and Princess Brooke. Spin, swing and soar on 30+ family-friendly rides of all sizes. Enjoy entertaining puppet shows and daring dive shows, plus find refreshing fun in Duke’s Lagoon water play area.&nbsp;

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

Enjoy fashionable savings at over 65 stores and designer outlets located on Route 30 East, approximately 1 mile on the right after the highway ends. Brand name stores include: Polo Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Nike, Talbots, Kenneth Cole, Coach, Gap, Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, Guess, Fossil and many more.

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Dean Scott and Eliana Katz6402 Winding RoadCoopersburg, PA 18036

Eliana & Dean

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