Lehigh Valley Style: The Perfect Day at Burnside Plantation – Wedding of Melissa & Sam

Melissa & Sam

June 10, 2017

Alison Conklin Photography

Sam and Melissa met at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Melissa grew up Jewish, so her house was never decorated in the traditional Christmas décor. Sam’s family, on the other hand, had a house full of lights, a tree and Santa Claus everywhere. Living together, Sam was pretty bummed that their house had no lights, no Santa, no tree. So, on December 13, 2015, Melissa arranged for Sam to go on a run while she turned the house into a Christmas wonderland. When Sam got home, she was greeted with a fire, Christmas lights and a live reindeer (their dog, Stella, with antlers). Tears ran down her face, even before she knew what else was to come. She said yes.

On the day of the wedding, Melissa got ready at her parents’ house and Sam got ready at the Hyatt. The two met at Burnside Plantation for their First Look. They took First Look photos at the far end of the property, in the grass by the tree line, then waited with their bridal party in the barn for their guests to arrive. The ceremony took place in the upper meadow. Melissa and Sam were married under a birch chuppah, built by Sam’s father. The cocktail hour took place between the barn and the corn crib, and the reception was under a tent in the lower meadow. Guests danced, played corn hole and Life-Size Jenga and had an amazing time. The day was perfect!

The Details

VENUE Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem

CATERING Divine Dining Catering, Easton

HAIR Inspired By You, Bethlehem; Artisans Day Spa and Salon, Emmaus

MAKEUP Alisha Nycole & Co., Easton

RINGS Timothy Richard Fine Jewelry, Allentown

WEDDING PLANNER & FLOWERS Jan McGinley Style

MUSIC/DJ Bar None, Macungie

TRANSPORTATION J & J Limo, Allentown