NoLo Weddings & Events: Original Wedding: Ashley and Joe at Belmont Manor

From the moment I met Ashley and Joe I knew that they were a special couple. Their infectious smiles, excited energy and loving gazes at each other are every wedding planners dream! Then, when they told me that they were planning a carnival themed wedding at the beautiful Belmont Manor, I was sold!

Leading up to their wedding day, the excitement that Ashley and Joe shared exceeded the stress that wedding planning can cause. They started their day with a traditional ceremony at St. Mary of the Mills and it was evident that the family and friends in attendance were in complete support of the next chapter of Ashley and Joe's lives!

Pinwheels, a donut ferris wheel display and caricature artists rounded out all of the fun details that made Ashley and Joe’s carnival theme wedding come to life! The guests had non-stop entertainment on the dance floor, and inside the manor, where a photo booth featuring a ticket stub backdrop could be found. The tent was decorated in pastels and the centerpieces were pinwheels and big lollipops, both of which ended up being take-home treats for the younger guests.

Even with a storm.. scratch that.. monsoon forcing all 250 guests into the manor, the party did not stop! The guests filled every inch of the house and continued to dance, socialize and celebrate! They say that rain on your wedding day is good luck, and although I am confident that Ashley and Joe don't need luck for their love to last, they sure got a lot of it!