Leen Sadder and Ryan Murphy, who live in Amsterdam, elevated their wedding at Doylestown’s Aldie Mansion into an intimate, sophisticated dinner-party experience, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine.
Having met in Istanbul, the couple organized the entire celebration from their Amsterdam home, drawing on their design expertise and a team of vendors to create a sophisticated dinner-party experience.
“Our wedding was all about celebrating in a way that felt completely us—two designers from different cultural backgrounds who love bringing people together in meaningful ways,” said Murphy.
Born and raised in Lebanon, Sadder and Murphy, a native of Malvern, selected the Tudor-style estate in Bucks County as the ideal setting.
Held in Aldie Mansion’s oak-paneled library, the nonreligious ceremony included a church-style processional, with Sadder escorted down the aisle by her father to a traditional Arabic song, paying tribute to both their cultural heritage.
In the ballroom, a serpentine table wound through the space, adorned with grapes and greenery. Guests from around the world enjoyed a six-course dinner, Arabic music infused with jazz, and vibrant conversation.
“We took a big leap by mixing up seating, pairing strangers together based on their interests—and it worked,” said Sadder.
Read more about Leen Sadder and Ryan Murphy’s beautiful wedding at Doylestown’s Aldie Mansion in Philadelphia Magazine.
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