I’ve seen my fair share of classic soirees with just a touch of whimsy, but never before have I seen those two components blended together as seamlessly as they are in this stunning NYC affair captured by the ever-wonderful Ciro Photography.  An elegant ceremony held at the breathtaking St. Ignatius Loyola, followed by a glamorous bash at The Park Restaurant, it’s a dashing groom in striped bow tie meets a sophisticated color palette meets a bride rockin’ a Kate Spade necklace that will seriously take your breath away.  And the gorgeous florals from fLorEsta, LLC?  Amazing.  See it all in the full gallery.

And even more beautiful inspiration from the oh-so-talented Tim Alan Smith… Enjoy, lovelies.

 

From the Bride… Ed and I were engaged in Kennebunkport, Maine overlooking picturesque Cape Porpoise harbor. Despite our fondness for the Maine coast, our first true love is New York City. We had both gone to college there, had lived there for the past ten years, and had met there – in Bryant Park. Without a doubt it was where we wanted to be married.

Our first task was to find the perfect Church to be married in. After spending a weekend exploring some stunning churches in Manhattan, we found ourselves blown away by St. Ignatius Loyola on E 84th and Park. The interior was beautiful beyond words and we immediately knew that this was the place we would begin the rest of our lives together.

Luckily for us, finding our venue was just as easy. I had read an article in the New York Times a few weeks earlier that suggested The Park Restaurant on W 18th and 10th Avenue. It was the first and only place we looked at! Set in the Meatpacking District, The Park provided an oasis for us and our guests with an amazing indoor garden, lots of natural light, and scene that only NYC can provide. My design style is classic (with a touch of preppy!) and I wanted to incorporate elements of both into the reception. 

Our wedding day was magical. After months of preparation all the little details came together seamlessly – from designing my girls’ clutches and necklaces, to the vintage hobnail candle holders on the tables, to the little whale belts for our nephews. We wanted a wedding that would be classic and timeless and we are so grateful to Rich Janniello of Ciro Photography for capturing it all. He did such an amazing job with us on our wedding day and the photographs speak for themselves… he is a true artist.

Wedding Photography: Ciro Photography | Wedding Ceremony: St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City, New York | Wedding Reception: The Park Restaurant in New York City, New York | Wedding Cinematography: Tim Alan Smith | Floral Design: fLorEsta, LLC | Wedding Cake: One Girl Cookie | DJ: Jason Blends | Wedding Invitations: NMIphotocreations | Wedding Dress: Amsale | Bride’s Shoes + Necklace: Kate Spade | Bridesmaids’ Clutches: Deux Lux | Hotels: The Setai, NYC + The Soho House

Tim Alan Smith and Ciro Photography are members of our Little Black Book, Love what you see? Take a look at their portfolios.

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We may be sitting on the edge of the summer season, but for all you lovelies out there planning fall fêtes, this wedding is going to be like the prettiest of planning presents. Because thanks to Ang Weddings and Events and Poppies and Posies it’s chock full of all the gorgeous details that make Brides (and us) swoon over cozy autumn affairs year after year. Hosted at The Bowery Hotel and captured by R Wagner Photography, this gallery is one seriously gorgeous place to be today. Join me there here.

Want more of this pretty party? Of course you do! And thanks to McKenzie Miller Films you get just that…

 

From the Bride… When Matt and I talked about our wedding, we envisioned throwing an amazing party; a place to celebrate not only our love but also the love we have for our family and friends. The moment I walked into the Bowery Hotel I knew we had found that place and when I found out they had a date available in November 2012, we were sold. I always had wanted to get married in the Fall because of the rich colors of the season and the amazing food flavors. What was even more perfect about this date is that is was almost exactly 4 years to the date of Matt and I first meeting in NYC! I had a good idea of the look I wanted to create and used inspiration boards on Style Me Pretty and Pinterest to help narrow my vision. I also used Etsy to help find the unique details I was looking for to make the day perfect. Our entire wedding day was completely flawless and that was largely in part to the amazing vendors we had the pleasure of working with. Walking into the reception as husband and wife for the first time and seeing everyone we loved in one place was undoubtedly one of the happiest moments of our lives.

Wedding Photography: R Wagner Photography | Wedding Cinematography: McKenzie Miller Films | Wedding Venue: The Bowery Hotel in Manhattan, New York | Event Planning: Ang Weddings and Events | Floral + Event Design: Poppies and Posies | Dessert Table: Sugar Sweet Sunshine | Music: Cello Quartet, 4 Leaf Clover, DJ Shiran + African Drummer from Orchestrations | Wedding Invitations: Lion in the Sun | Vintage Stamps: Verde Studios | Calligraphy: Whoa Nelly Press | Programs: DIY | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier via Mark Ingram Atelier | Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bride’s Earrings: Lavender by Jurgita | Bride’s Shrug: Alex Bridal | Bridesmaids’ Attire: Monique Lhuillier via The Wedding Library | Hair: Roman Kusayev | Makeup: Chante Cutter

Lion in the Sun, McKenzie Miller Films and Ang Weddings and Events are members of our Little Black Book, Love what you see? Take a look at their portfolios.

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You know what makes a sunny Saturday in May even more amazing?  Spending the day wrapped up in some drop-dead gorgeous inspiration, courtesy of our brand new advertiser, Joseph Offidani Photography.  Because if you happen to love beautiful, take-your-breath-away images captured by two oh-so-talented photogs (and we know you do), then there’s no better way to officially kick off your weekend.  From stunning snapshots of the bride to breathtaking ceremonies to those little moments that you’ll cherish forever, Joseph Offidani Photography is a master at capturing memories.  Join us in getting to know them, because, well… they’re amazing.

From Joseph Offidani Photography… We are a joint venture between father and son with studios in New York City and Lancaster, PA. Because of our unique dynamic we are able to approach your wedding with the kind of contrast in perspective that only comes with one partner with over twenty-five years in wedding photography and the other partner with over fifteen years in the high-end fashion and celebrity photography. We have photographed countless weddings throughout the Northeast, Caribbean and Western United States.

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