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A Wedding of Style and Sentiment
For their wedding celebration, Deven partnered with Tom Marchitelli from Gentleman’s Playbook, a collaboration that dates back to the beginning of his career. Hayley emphasizes the depth of this partnership, stating, “Tom’s approach to bespoke tailoring surpasses mere measurements—he comprehends Deven’s style, proportions, and overall presence.” Each outfit Deven wore throughout the weekend reflected his distinctive style, which Hayley describes as “refined, confident, and uniquely his own.” For the rehearsal dinner, he opted for an embroidered suit and donned a sophisticated graphite ensemble for the welcome party. Hayley notes, “For the ceremony, he opted for ultimate formality with a white tie tuxedo, paying homage to classic elegance.” She adds, “An additional tuxedo jacket enabled him to transition effortlessly from the vows to the dance floor.”
The wedding party was characterized by its family-centric approach, incorporating Hayley’s sister Shea as the maid of honor along with Deven’s sisters, Brittany and Lauren. They wore custom creations from Markarian on the big day, while Shea’s boyfriend, Zach Moore, who officiated the ceremony, donned a bespoke suit from Gentleman’s Playbook. “Our wedding wasn’t merely about adhering to tradition. It was an opportunity to surround ourselves with those who have been integral to our narrative,” reflects Hayley. “Every outfit was a testament to the love and shared history we cherish.”
As the culmination of days filled with celebration, friends, family, and Dom Pérignon, the wedding day finally unfolded. Guests were welcomed into a historic venue, discovering the ceremony space elegantly positioned at the bottom of the rotunda’s grand staircase. “We envisioned a ceremony that exuded timelessness, honoring tradition rather than fleeting trends,” describes the bride. The magnitude of City Hall’s architecture, with its imposing stone walls, was tempered by the couple’s choice of dark greenery and cream florals, which introduced warmth and romance to the atmosphere.
The ceremony, though set in a vast space, maintained a sense of intimacy. Hayley shares, “Zach, a talented writer with a sharp sense of humor, has been a witness to our journey from the very start, making his perspective on our love story particularly poignant.” Both Hayley and Deven crafted their own vows for the occasion. In a heartfelt gesture towards her grandmother, Hayley had her vows embroidered on a handkerchief for Deven. “Though we hadn’t previewed them before the ceremony, our vows mirrored each other—true reflections of our shared hearts,” she explains. “I had practiced mine all day to calm my nerves, but at that moment, it felt as if we were the only two people in existence.”
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