Real Wedding by James Abel, II

Here is another real wedding by James Abel!

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I believe when you get married, it’s the one and only time you’ll have that particular group of people together, so your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple.

When Elyse and Joe came to us for their wedding in an old Broadway Theater in Manhattan, we were able to take advantage of their love for the theater and the uniqueness of the event site.

photos by Andreas Rentsch, invitation photo by James Abel

We set the tone of the wedding with the invitation, which we handmade to look like a theater, complete with a red silk curtain. The tables were named for Broadway shows — as opposed to numbered — and since the theater was Art Deco, we used deep reds and classic silver containers to style the lobby where the cocktails were served. It was very old school. Inside the theater for dinner, the look played off the rich golds in the space and the dramatic crystal chandeliers. We capped off the evening with a candy bar featuring Elyse and Joe’s favorite candies. Guests made their own gift bags filled with M&Ms, Snowcaps, Juju bees and Skittles to name a few.

LOVE IT! Thank you so much to the oh-so-talented James Abel for spending the day with us and sharing these incredible weddings!

5 Comments about “Real Wedding by James Abel, II”

1. UniqueWeddingGal says:

   August 28, 2008 at 9:31 pm

   I have always loved the idea of an apothecary jar filled with candy (or other sweet treats!) Particularly because the food inside becomes part of the decor - which Elyse and Joe totally pulled off.
2. simona says:

   August 29, 2008 at 2:52 am

   This reddish colours are so beautiful and dramatic, very romantic. You don't know how much you inspire my job...
   Thank you
3. Sarah says:

   August 29, 2008 at 8:27 am

   The wall "graffiti" is such a great touch - something I find really beautiful in weddings today!
4. Samantha Darr, soireebliss! says:

   September 1, 2008 at 6:42 am

   I am so in love with the drama of the red color used in all the right details. The invitations are incredibly unique with the draped fabric inside the box.
5. suffolk wedding photographers says:

   September 1, 2008 at 7:31 am

   I used to work in the theater, musicals specifically, and I love what they've done with the setting. It could have been so easy to get totally kitchified, but they pulled it off with grace. Kudos.

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