NYC Loft Wedding by Daughter of Design, III
Although the venue, the flowers, the amazingly gorgeous white color palette from today’s affair are ALL incredible, it’s really the personal approach that the couple took to their day that makes me really, really happy. Since I can’t say it any better than the bride, I’ll just pass the torch!
We did (almost) nothing that was traditional. We served champagne before the ceremony because…well, who wouldn’t want that? We were married by a friend of ours that was ordained for the occasion. With her help, we wrote the ceremony and our own vows, and although I’m biased, they were amazing and so completely ‘us’… many guests told us it was the highlight of their evening.
The songs played during the ceremony were rock songs, performed on an acoustic guitar and accompanied by a cello. The same (amazing) guitarist performed with singer Juliana Riccardi during cocktail hour: Jazz covers of rock, pop and rap songs. There were no bridal party introductions, no cake to cut, and no bouquet thrown – we came down from cocktails and danced a foxtrot for our first dance (our only nod to tradition) to start the party, then had no further interruptions for the rest of the evening.
all photographs by Heather Waraksa
We asked our bridesmaids to pick out their own black and white cocktail dresses, and groomsmen to wear any dark suit they already owned or wanted to purchase. We loved the eclectic feel and, having been a bridesmaid on many occasions, I didn’t really want my girls to have yet another dress they’d never wear again. To add some cohesiveness, we gave each groomsman a gray two-tone dotted tie (polka dots made appearances throughout the wedding), and gifted the bridesmaids with the pieces they wore in their hair.
So much more to come! Oh and we’re hoping that Laura will gift us all the step-by-steps for her incredible hairpiece!
I love the simple table number holder! Do you have more info on where they came from or what they're made out of? :-)
Margot, Annie (from Daughter of Design) found those and they were so minimal and perfect - I'll ask her to come on here and let you know!
what a lovely reception.
Can you let me know who did the music/rock songs with acoustic guitar and cello??!!
Ceci, it was Juliana Riccardi's group and they were AMAZING. I can't gush enough about her and the musicians that accompanied her. When they started up for my entrance I nearly lost it... they are amazingly talented, and who knew a cello + acoustic guitar could be so perfect?!
Hi Margot,
Here is the link to where I got the clear placecard holders: http://www.socialcouture.com/store_item.fsp?id=66592 . You might be able to find them at a craft store near you as well. Hope this helps! They are the perfect, simple touch :
Best,
Annie Lee
O - M - G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWOOOOON!
Unbelievably gorgeous. I LOVE the neutral almost-all-white color palette, the easy elegance of the decor and the fact they used minimal flowers. Very chic. I'm longing for a loft wedding now! (Not having one, but these glorious photos here do make me envious!)
This is a beautiful wedding and it is clear that the couple is so thoughtful of each other and their loved ones. Congrats on a gorgeous affair!
gorgeous, perfect! what is the name of this venue?
Please do share how you made the hair piece. It is divine!
where are your bridesmaid dresses from?? Your wedding is so beautiful!!!
Love this wedding - just love it! That space and VIEW are amazing!!!
Chelsea, the venue was Studio 450, and we couldn't have been happier with it!
Katy, the bridesmaids all picked their own black & white dresses - if I remember correctly a few were BCBG, one was White House/Black Market, one was Badgley Mischka, and the other Vera Wang. They did a fabulous job and all looked soo gorgeous.
Hi Laura, we're getting married at Studio 450 next July - wondering what caterer you went with?? We are thinking of using Real Food. And who was your photographer?? Thanks!
Thanks! :-)
Nicole, we used Yen with Real Food and I can't recommend her enough. The food was fabulous and everyone adored her - she's a soothing, competent presence. :) Our photographer was Heather Waraksa. Good luck with your wedding next year!
Very Cool Post with nice pictures!!
Thanks
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Now this is how you do a loft wedding!
Laura - this is such a beautiful, touching reception!! So chic and perfect!! I was actually wondering where you got the centerpiece vases from?? We're looking for something like that for our November wedding. Thanks a bunch and congrats!!!
Sylvia, thanks for the sweet words! The vases are 'glass trumpet vases' from Jamali Garden. If you're in NYC you can pick up and save on the shipping.
Oh wow, Laura's dress is stunning. I love the shot of the twilight ceremony. Just beautiful.
Such a gorgeous setting. Could you tell me where the glass candle holders from the ceremony are from? Thank you!
WOW what a wedding. Love the colours and theme. Your tables are very elegant and uncluttered. What was your wedding stationry like - how did you display menu on the tables? Thank you