Four Seasons Hotel Wedding: Emily and Leon

Emily and Leon had a New York wedding in spring, the same season as when they first started dating.  I loved their elegant and timeless style, and the addition of sweet little whimsical touches.  Her Monique Lhuillier gown had an intricately beaded bodice and a full ballgown skirt with an asymmetric gather.  Emily hand illustrated the save the date herself!  She often drew a cartoon bear and lion to represent them as a couple and this illustration made its way to the formal invitation and the Eleni's cookie favours.  Blossom and Branch brought spring to the inside of the Four Seasons Hotel with towering cherry blossoms and romantic peonies everywhere, including coral charms, which are such show stoppers.  I particularly loved their wedding cake from Nine Cakes with a gold accent tier and a cascade of loose cherry blossoms tinged in gold falling down the cake.  Thank you to Brian Hatton for capturing their sweet day!  

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Gotham Hall Wedding

Rachel and Mike were married on a beautiful sunny day in March.  They lucked out with lovely warm weather, which allowed for dreamy portraits just outside the American Museum of Natural History.  Right around the corner from where Rachel grew up on the Upper West Side.  Their ceremony and reception took place at Gotham Hall, where Fleurs brought such an elegant, classic and glamourous touch.  

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MOD wedding: Elegant New York Wedding at the Four Seasons

Thank you to MOD wedding for featuring Emily and Leon's wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel.  We can't wait for spring and all the those cherry blossoms again!  

Photography by Brian Hatton Photography

Style Me Pretty: Rooftop Wedding with a Gorgeous View of the New York City Skyline

Thank you to Style Me Pretty for sharing Chelsea and Kevin's intimate celebration!  Guests were in for a treat at this wedding with the ceremony on the rooftop of The Surrey Hotel followed by a reception at Daniel restaurant.  Click on the image below to read more.  

 

Photography by Belathee

 

Style Me Pretty: Classic NYC Wedding With A Whimsical Twist

I am delighted to share Emily and Leon's elegant and whimsical wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel New York on Style Me Pretty New York!  Click on the image below to read more about the wedding from the couple and see how Brian Hatton and McKenzie Miller captured their lovely day.  

 
 

New York Public Library Wedding

There is nothing quite like a New York Public Library wedding.  The majestic building is simply breathtaking.  Marti looked a vision in a custom Ulla Maija Anna Maier gown holding a striking bouquet of only deep red peonies as she married Rod in the dramatic Astor Hall.  We used ghost chairs for the ceremony.  With beautiful lighting from Levy Lighting, it really let the room and architectural details shine.  The corridor was lined with glass globes filled with tea lights to lead guests to Celeste Bartos where they dined and danced under a starry night.  

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Video: Emily and Leon at the Four Seasons Hotel

Emily and Leon were married at an intimate ceremony at Fifty7 in the Four Seasons Hotel on a beautiful spring day in May.  What really struck me about this couple was how loving and supportive they were of each other.  When I met their families later on, it was clear who they had learned that from.  It was truly a delight to work with such a sweet couple and I wish them so much happiness in years ahead.  Thanks to McKenzie Miller for sharing this film of their day.  

The Knot New York: Rachel and Michael

I am so excited to see Rachel and Michael's wedding at Gotham Hall published in The Knot New York!  It is such an honour to see their beautiful day kicking off the section on real New York weddings.  We worked with an incredible team on this and I couldn't have asked for a happier day for Rachel and Mike!  Evidenced by those dazzling smiles I see in so many of the photos from Roey Yohai.  

 
 

Stephanie & David at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

Stephanie knew she wanted to get married at Blue Hill at Stone Barns before she had even seen it in person. When she visited with her then fiance David, they knew it was the perfect spot for them to say their vows and celebrate with their friends and family. It is such a romantic and beautiful place. Treating your guests to a gastronomic experience like this makes it really special!

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Cristina & Jason at The Foundry

Martha Stewart Weddings described Cristina and Jason's celebration as simply chic and I could not agree more. There is beauty in simplicity and this elegant day exuded it with such grace.

I love the flowers in May. Poppies and Posies created lush romantic garden arrangements, and a bouquet so dreamy that the bride never wanted to put it down. It was important to the couple to make it feel intimate and inclusive of their families. Jason's dad officiated the ceremony, grandma embroidered the cloth covering the chuppah and they displayed old family photos on a gold bookshelf from Patina Rentals. Cristina is the talented owner of Riles and Co. and she hand poured 132 candles for wedding favours. I had a really hard time editing down these pretty images from Mademoiselle Fiona!

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Style Me Pretty: Modern and Elegant Jewish New York City Wedding

This was one of my all time favourite weddings and I'm so happy to see it up on Style Me Pretty!  Not only because it involved the best wedding team, but because this is hands down one of the sweetest couples I've worked with.  Click on the image below to see more of Cristina and Jason's chic wedding at The Foundry.  

 

 

Photography by Mademoiselle Fiona

Garden Glam Wedding at NOMO SOHO Hotel

This is how you throw a wedding celebration with that outdoor feel, but right in the middle of Manhattan.  The bride and groom said their vows on the rooftop at NOMO SOHO and watched the sun set as they sipped on cocktails with their guests.  The party progressed downstairs to Isola for a delicious family style dinner.  The room was jaw dropping, with glamorous chandeliers hanging overhead, lush blooms by Blossom and Branch, an eclectic mix of different tables and chairs, and romantic calligraphy on blush watercolour brushstrokes by Julie Song Ink.  So many guests stopped at the entrance of the room to take a photograph!  The evening ended with a decadent dessert table including Dominique Ansel Cronuts, Magnolia Bakery banana pudding, Molly's Cupcakes, Citarella pies and a wedding cake from Nine Cakes.  All of the couple's favourite desserts from New York City.   

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Chinese Indian Gotham Hall Wedding

Kathryn and Chas' wedding had two ceremonies!  With both ceremonies and dinner taking place in the same room at Gotham Hall, it took a team of the best creative professionals to execute it all so smoothly and beautifully.  Coming from very different backgrounds, it was important to the couple to pay proper tribute to their Indian and Chinese cultures and religions.  We started the day with their Hindu ceremony.  By Yena Designs created a striking gold chiffon mandap with bright pops of orange dahlia and magenta phalaenopsis orchids draped elegantly from the corners.  The aisle was artfully decorated with petals inspired by rangoli designs.  The bride was so happy when she saw the room, she shed a tear!  With the conclusion of the first ceremony, guests were ushered upstairs for coffee, tea and dessert, as the room was changed for the Catholic ceremony.  The floral palette was a clean white with a few subtle touches of pink.  To honour Kathryn's grandmother, Yena placed a few pale pink lilies, her favourite flower, into her bouquet.

One of my favourite personal touches was the Indian rangoli vine surrounding the Chinese "double happiness" character.  Both elements were used separately on the invitation suite, but on the wedding day they were combined and used on the menus.  I loved the symbolism of bringing both families together that day.  Guests dined under the grand dome at tables dripping with orchids from Yena.  With romantic draping from Dazian and dramatic lighting from Bentley Meeker, the room was breathtaking!  They partied the night away to the incredible sounds of the Blaire Reinhard Band.  I am so proud of how everything came together for Kathryn and Chas that day and could not have done it without the amazing team involved!  

Published on MOD Wedding

Photography: Brian Hatton Photography / Event Planning and Design: Ang Weddings and Events / Floral and Event Design: By Yena Designs / Venue: Gotham Hall / Catering: Thomas Preti / Band: Blaire Reinhard Band | Draping: Dazian / Lighting: Bentley Meeker / Audio and Staging: Eastern Stage Productions / String Quartet: Sun Nectar / Hair and Makeup: Face Time Beauty / Hindu Ceremony Chairs: Mandap Design / Invitations: Kate’s Paperie / Gown: Monique Lhuillier via Kleinfeld Bridal / Bridesmaid Dress: Donna Morgan

 
 

Cipriani Wall Street Wedding

Cipriani Wall Street has seen a lot of black tie weddings, but not often is it transformed like this.  Saipua brought to life the ethereal and diaphanous feeling that Francesca wanted for the wedding and created a midsummer night's dream.  There was so much I loved about this day.  The towering flowering branches with romantic hanging votives, the lush flower wall at the entrance, the engraved invitation suite with gold edging and the vintage cake topper from Francesca's grandparents' wedding.  

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