HER LIFE Magazine

Erica+KameronTied the knot July 31, 2011herlife | tie the knotby candi smith | photography by scott kretschmann photographyErica (Dorflinger) Klippel is 26 years old, and she graduatedfrom Saratoga Springs High School. She receivedher Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the RochesterInstitute of Technology in Rochester, New York, and her Master’s inEducation from The College of Saint Rose.Kameron Klippel is 28 years old, and he graduated from theState University at Albany with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Thenewlyweds live in Corinth, New York, but spend most of their time inSaratoga Springs.Erica and Kameron met through a mutual friend in the springof 2007, and started dating shortly after on July 4, 2007.Kameron proposed four days before Christmas. Erica had justfinished graduate school and Kam had just gotten a new job. Theywent out for a celebratory dinner even though Erica was not feelingwell. After dinner, Kam tried to be romantic and asked her if shewanted to walk around downtown Saratoga; however, Erica declinedbecause she was cold and feeling really under the weather. So,once they got home, she quickly went upstairs to get her pajamason. While Erica was upstairs getting changed, she could hear thecouple’s favorite song playing on repeat downstairs. Confused as towhat Kam was doing, she went downstairs to find Kam sitting in theirliving room with only the light from their Christmas tree for illumination.Once Erica sat down, Kam quickly restarted their song andasked her to dance. As they were dancing, Kam gave her a lectureabout life and how things just happen whether they’re planned ornot. Then he got down on one knee, pulled out Erica’s grandmother’sengagement ring, and asked her to spend the rest of her life withhim. She quickly said, “Yes!”The happy couple tied the knot on July 31, 2011. Erica’s Matronof Honor was her mother, Judith Dorflinger. Her bridesmaids werecollege friends, Stephanie Wadhams and Aleshia Miller. Her bridesmenwere her brothers, Jonathan Dorflinger and Jamison Dorflinger.Her junior bridesmaids were her nieces, Gabriella Korson and MichaelaKorson, and Kam’s sister, Nicole Klippel. Kam’s Best Man washis brother, Casey Klippel. His groomsmen were his brother, DylanKlippel, and his friends Eric Laplante, Sam Hollingsworth and DerekMihaly. The junior groomsman was his nephew, Brayden Maruski.Their Ring Bearer was Erica’s nephew, Jacob Dorflinger, their Masterof Ceremony was Erica’s brother, Joseph Korson, and their Officiantwas Erica’s brother, Michael Dorflinger.The ceremony took place at The Inn at Erlowest right on thewater overlooking Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Thecouple was surrounded by the mountains, with the sun shining, watergently rolling up almost to their feet and surrounded by people theylove. It was magical and one of the happiest days of their lives. All ofour wedding vendors listened to what the couple wanted and createdsomething even more beautiful. Scott and Lisa, the photographers,helped capture the beautiful day by standing in the background andtaking shots throughout the day. The party would never had started ifit wasn’t for DJ Mark Bailey and Soul Session. They created such anamazing vibe and got people out of their chairs dancing before thesalad was even served. It was a party from the minute the newlywedswalked in until they kicked everyone out.The most amazing thing for the couple was the ability to havetheir whole family involved in the ceremony and throughout thewedding. To have their families share in this special day, and literallydance the night away, was very memorable. Being the only girl withfour older brothers, Erica had a hard time determining who would bein her wedding. However, the fact that she broke the traditional moldand had her mother as her Matron of Honor, two of her brothersas bridesmen, her brother run the ceremony, and the other brotheras the Officiant was so special. The fact that the couple was able tocreate important roles for all their family members in their marriage,providing one of the greatest and most unique aspects of their wedding.Erica remembers thinking how beautiful the day was and howlucky she was to have been able to share this with her husband and175 of her favorite people.The newlyweds have busy careers, so they haven’t had a chanceto take their honeymoon yet. And with the upcoming birth of theirfirst child (due in August), it will have to wait a little longer! ■40 HERLIFEnewyork.com