Three Sisters, Three Weddings, Three Traditions One of four, Rachel and two of her sisters were all married within seven months of each other. All three used the same wedding planner, the family’s vintage Ford Galaxie, “Verti,” as the getaway car, and the same wave tables their father built, with each sister styling them her way. Three different weddings but three common threads helping them tie the knot.
Baked with Love As a nod to her father’s Pittsburgh roots and a long-standing family tradition, the couple opted to feature a cookie table at the reception. Women on her father’s side flew in from across the country, spent the weekend baking together, and then brought the treats to AHMA for the big day.
The Rings Custom Made by Brown & Co.
Brown & Co. Jewelers designed and crafted both Rachel’s engagement ring and wedding band in-house. Each was engraved with the nicknames they call each other and their wedding date, serving as secret reminders of the love and vows they shared that day.
Inside the Bridal Suite On the day of the wedding, Rachel got ready in her mother Lisa’s white silk nightgown and robe. It was the same set Lisa wore for maternity and newborn photos with Rachel and each of her sisters. No one could have guessed that all these years later, Lisa’s simple nightgown would become such a sentimental piece of her daughters’ big days.
The Rehearsal Dinner Dress Every traditional wedding has the age-old tradition of incorporating something old and something new. Rachel’s rehearsal dinner dress pulled double duty, serving as both her something old and something new. She found the dress at a yard sale across the street from her childhood home and reworked it to fit perfectly for the celebration.
The Bride’s Gift to Her Groom On the day of the wedding, Rachel surprised Grant with his dream Rolex, which also came from Brown & Co. But the thoughtfulness and intention didn’t stop there. She also had the sleeve of the shirt he wore embroidered with their wedding date, adding an incredibly special touch to the day.
48 | BROWN & CO. JEWELERS MAGAZINE
49 | BROWN & CO. JEWELERS MAGAZINE
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