Chelsa and Dennis's Fall Wedding in Upstate New York

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For their wedding 10 months later, on October 19, 2013, at Buttermilk Falls Inn in upstate New York, the fun-loving duo sent invitations by Mélangerie that were in the form of '80s-style viewfinders. Prior to these invitations, the pair had also mailed flip-book save-the-dates. "We're kids at heart," says the bride.

Bridesmaids in Separates

Bridesmaids wore Anthropologie tops and silk Alice + Olivia pants. "I inadvertently dressed my girls to look like me on any given day!" jokes Chelsa.

The Setting

Swans glided on the water at Buttermilk Falls Inn, a 75-acre estate on the Hudson River, in Milton, New York.

The Programs

The duo designed the ceremony programs, which featured a bicycle illustration.

The Ceremony

Chelsa and Dennis also brought a little throwback flair to their ceremony, officiated by a friend and attended by 170: The bride made her entrance to the theme from Jurassic Park, a childhood favorite. "Everyone told me seeing Chelsa walk down the aisle would be the best part," says Dennis. "It definitely lived up to the hype." As for the bride, she actually doesn't remember hearing any music play, just that they were holding hands and laughing.

A Welcoming Sign

Chelsa's nephew, in a Zara cardigan and cap, also carried a "Here Comes the Bride" sign down the aisle.

The Flower Girl

Chelsa's niece, in a tutu from Etsy, a Zara cardigan, and an ivy crown, served as flower girl.

The Boutonnieres

Gents pinned clusters of bush ivy, black scabiosa, sea oats, and feathers to their lapels.

The Bridal Bouquet

The bride's bouquet, made by Amy Merrick, combined Boston ferns and wild grasses with ranunculus and parrot tulips.

A Moment Alone

Dennis in Calvin Klein Collection and Chelsa, wearing Vera Wang, shared a solo moment after their vows. "We didn't want to see each other before the ceremony," she says.

The Party

With official business out of the way, the party fired up. Revelers sipped "Squeezey McWhiskeys," the couple's playful name for old-fashioneds, before sitting down to a "Splitty-Split" dinner, the pair's term for family-style meals. (These and other Chelsa-and-Dennis-isms were handily documented in a cheat sheet at each place setting.) Burlap-covered tables were topped with centerpieces of ferns, sheet moss, sea oats, and mushrooms.

A swing band got people moving, Dennis twirled with his mom to Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child o' Mine," and all of it was documented in true 21st-century style: with the hashtag #SQZ, which stands for "Squeeze," the couple's "admittedly super-annoying" nickname for each another.

The First Dance

"We aren't one of those couples who have a song, so we listened to different artists until we found something that felt right," says Chelsa of their first dance to Sean Hayes's "When We Fall In."

The Goodies

Guests received welcome bags stocked with basics, such as Advil and water, and treats, including custom cookies from Baked on Briar and wine.

Pedal Perfect

The pair took a stroll—and posed for photos—with their beloved bikes, which were decorated with ivy and displayed at the front of the aisle.

Sources

Location and Catering: Buttermilk Falls Inn
Event Coordination: Tinsel & Twine
Flowers: Amy Merrick Flowers & Styling
Photography: Shannen Natasha Weddings
Stationery: Flipbooks NY (save-the-dates); Mélangerie NYC (invitations)
Music: The Sultans of Swing
Rentals and Lighting: Unlimited Party Rental
Videography: Shark Pig
Bride's Veil: Satya Twena
Bride's Shoes: Valentino
Hair: Kiersten Johnson
Makeup: Sheri Ciliento
Groom's Accessories: Theory (shirt); YSL (tie)
Announcer Boy Attire: Gap (shirt and pants); Zara (cap and cardigan)
Transportation: West Point Tours
Photo Booth: Wicked Fun Photobooth
Restrooms: Premier Executive Trailers (800-275-3616)
Cookies: Baked on Briar