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From Jen of Jen Huang Photography… Lauren and Brandon’s wedding was held in the beautiful ballroom at the historic Pierre hotel in New York City. The whole night glittered with glam, from Lauren’s beautiful Bergdorf Goodman dress to her Manolo Blahnik shoes. Lauren’s understated elegance matched her down-to-earth, smiley personality wonderfully, and Brandon looked handsome next to her in his Paul Smith suit. Portraits were taken nearby in New York’s Central Park, which was full of autumn foliage. Guests mingled during a cocktail hour outside the Pierre’s ballroom and were escorted inside the stunning room for dinner. Rose-colored lights shone on gorgeously appointed tables dripping with romantic flowers. The only word to describe the night would be magnificent!

Wedding Photography: Jen Huang Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: The Pierre in New York City, New York / Flowers: Designs by Sam Davis / Wedding Dress: Elizabeth Fillmore via Bergdorf Goodman / Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik / Bridesmaids’s Dresses: twobirds / Groom’s Suit: Paul Smith / Band: Charles St. Paul Band / Invites: Judy Palen Designs via Bloomingdale’s

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From Robert and Kathleen of Robert & Kathleen Photographers… A glamorous New York City wedding set in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods: Gramercy Park. Neighborhood residents Becky and Dave selected the Gramercy Park Hotel for their wedding ceremony and reception not only because it was local but because it also happens to be a stunning location in its own right. Dave even managed to secure access to Gramercy Park itself (one of the few private parks in the city that can only be accessed with a key) for their first look and formal photos.

Wedding Photography: Robert & Kathleen Photographers / Wedding Venue: Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City, New York / Flowers: Celadon & Celery / Wedding Cake + Groom’s Cake: Sugar Couture / Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti / Hair: Jeff Chastain / Make-up: Nam Vo / Bride’s Jewelry: Borrowed from the Bride’s Mother / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dessy / Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss / Groom’s Shoes: Calvin Klein / DJ: Scott Melker

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From Jenifour of Go Get It Events and Proposals… Kevin came to Go Get It Events and Proposals with a dream proposal in his mind. He wanted to propose to Stefanie, the love of his life, on a rooftop in New York City on the night of her birthday. He was very specific with his request — it could not be a terrace, it had to be a rooftop with 360-degree views of the city. He also wanted to have a full gourmet dining experience on the rooftop. On top of this, the forecast was for rain! With only 2 1/2 days to scout every available NYC rooftop, book a large clear tent, an available caterer, a photographer, a horse carriage and get all of the floral and decor items in place, Go Get Events worked on overdrive to make Kevin’s dream come true. After many site visits, the Prince Street Loft rooftop was booked as the site for his romantic proposal.

On the day of Stefanie’s birthday, it started to pour! The staff set up the rooftop in the rain and high winds and prayed it would stop by 7 p.m. Then, as night rolled around, the rain subsided, and Kevin casually asked Stefanie if she wanted to take a horse carriage ride near their apartment on Central Park West. Inside the carriage, Stefanie found her first birthday presents of the evening: new cashmere gloves and a love note written by Kevin. After a romantic 40-minute horse ride, they were dropped off in front of the Plaza Hotel and Stefanie was shocked to find a chauffeur waiting for them. They hopped into the awaiting limousine and were driven to Tribeca, where they were let out at a cute neighborhood bar, The Dutch. Once inside this cozy bar, Kevin excused himself to go to the “bathroom.” While Stefanie waited for his return, Kevin slipped out of the bar and headed over to Prince Street Lofts, which had been turned into a beautiful and private proposal location.

It was then that a Go Get It Events coordinator approached Stefanie, handed her a note and walked away. Stephanie opened it up and was floored! It was Kevin’s writing, telling her to meet her at a mysterious address. She quickly got up, left the bar and walked over to Prince Street. Following notes and signs, she took the elevator to the top to find Kevin waiting for her! She honestly thought he was taking her to a “pop-up” restaurant. They walked up the final candlelit stairs to the rooftop to find a beautifully decorated rooftop and dinner set up just for them. After they dined on 4 courses with view of Manhattan as their scenery, Stefanie was presented with one last letter. As she read it, Kevin got down on one knee and proposed! Stefanie burst into tears and could hardly contain her shock when she saw the ring. It was the same ring she had admired while on vacation years ago. Kevin had skillfully managed to locate the ring and have it shipped to the US. The two of them finished their romantic dinner on top of Manhattan before heading out for a fun engagement photography session. Now, how is that for engagement photos — within hours of your actual engagement!

Proposal Photographer: Sean Kim of Sean Gallery Photography / Proposal Planning, Design, Flowers, Decor + Production: Jenifour Jones of Go Get It Events and Proposals / Loft Space: The Loft at Prince / Catering: Mimi’s Fusion of Flavors / Transportation: Skyline Ride / Tent Company + Rentals: Atlas Party Rentals

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From the bride… Our wedding was so much fun! So wonderful! It was definitely a New York “moment” for me, and I think our guests felt that way as well.  I am originally from Oklahoma, so I had friends who had never been to the city, as well as family from Colorado, Texas, Wisconsin and California. We really wanted our guests to experience the city and also one of our favorite things to do — eating — so we decided to have the reception in a restaurant, The Harrison. We had the wedding on a Friday night so that guests could enjoy the remainder of the weekend in NYC. The wedding was held at Grace Church Cathedral. It is a very old church in New York with beautiful details. It was under construction at the time but we really wanted to host the wedding there as it was special to us. Kind of funny side note… After the honeymoon, we attended service there, and the renovations were complete and scaffolding was down. I shed a tear and Dan said, “I know why you are crying — it wasn’t perfect like this for the wedding?” He was right, but we decided scaffolding and all, it was a wonderful ceremony. We had the reception at one of our favorite restaurants, The Harrison. We filled the entire restaurant including their private room downstairs. 

Guests stayed in various hotels in the city. Two days before the wedding, we had a driver that drove my friends and I all around the city to drop off the “welcome” bags. I was set on making sure we had welcome bags although there were 12 different hotels to stop at. It ended up being a really fun day and I think everyone was surprised. The bags included small New York treasures and a note that had ideas for things to do “up and down New York.”  (We used the children’s book Up and Down New York as our guest book and guests signed the pages. It’s now a coffee table book for us!)

One of my favorite moments was when the girls were all ready and stepped out of the Greenwich Hotel where we stayed and people stopped and clapped. And then they wanted to see our shoes. At the ceremony, my dad stepped on my dress as he stepped back to sit down. Everyone laughed. During the planning process, I became nicknamed ‘High Octane’ because I was always doing something, never sitting down. And “Keep Calm and Carry On” became our regular tag line.  I included KCACO band-aids in the bridesmaids’ kits the day of.

Wedding Photography: Jenny Ebert Photography / Event Design: Jillian Clark Designs / Ceremony: Grace Church / Reception: The Harrison / Wedding Reception Flowers: Rountree Flowers / Calligraphy: Love, Jenna / Wedding Invitations: Bird & Banner / Wedding Cake: Duane Park Patisserie / Wedding Gown: Oscar de la Renta / Bride’s Sparkly Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Marc by Marc Jacobs / Junior Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew Wedding / Bridesmaids’ + Junior Bridesmaids’ Shoes: Nina / Bridesmaids’ Bracelets: Lee Angel “Henna Silk Ribbon Cuff” via Anthropologie / Hair + Makeup: Face Time / Frank Sinatra Music: Steve Maglio / Wedding After-Party: The Bubble Lounge / Rehearsal Dinner: Gradisca / Rehearsal Dinner Invitations: Patricia Voto / Rehearsal Dinner Place Card Paintings: The Bride’s Father /

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From Melina of DM Events… When you have a bride who loves succulents as much as hydrangeas and burlap as much as silk, the first design hurdle is to find a space as eccentric, stylish, and unique as the duo saying “I do.” When we first brought Amanda and Mike to the Metropolitan Building, it was a perfect pairing! Every nook and cranny of this amazing warehouse is filled with antiques and memorabilia of a glamorous age gone by. The next challenge was to create a wedding so beautiful it could outshine this one-of-a-kind locale. The floor plan is vast and open, so we opted for both square and rectangular tables to give the eye variety as guests entered the room. The long tables were mismatched barn tables paired with a linen runner in a natural hue and square tables were covered in matching linen. Amanda did not want a lot of flowers so we used a combination of florals and casual objects in the centerpieces including lanterns, wooden boxes of lush green hydrangeas and succulents, buds vases of white flowers on wooden slabs, and tons of romantic candlelight.   

The table décor was all about subtle details: The napkins we chose were actually kitchen towels, complemented by rattan chairs to incorporate natural elements.  Bryn, the amazing gal behind Paperfinger, created menu cards printed on birch! The table numbers we selected were glass bottles affixed with metal numbers, which could double as bud vases for the centerpieces. One of our favorite (and tastiest!) design elements was the dessert bar. We teamed with the fabulous Emily of Lael Cake who whipped up three gluten-free confectionery creations, including a large apple spice cake with caramel icing and two smaller, complementary vanilla bean cakes with lavender/rosemary icing.  Can we just say … yum!!!  Around the three cakes, we used antique trays and cake stands to display a variety of macarons. Our goal was to create an atmosphere where the bride and groom would feel as if they were celebrating in their own private vintage mansion for the night.

Wedding Photography: Ryan Jensen Photography / Event Planing, Design + Flowers: DM Events / Wedding Venue + Catering: Metropolitan Building / Wedding Gown: J.Crew / Rentals: Party Rental Ltd. / Wedding Stationery: Paperfinger / Wedding Cakes: Lael Cakes / Macarons: Macaron Cafe / Hair & Makeup: Facetime Beauty

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From Kristin of Bellafare… During a recent site visit to Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, we were inspired to create a modern yet timeless shoot with a black and white color palette. After enlisting the help of the fabulous Jen Huang, our goal was simple — create beautiful images with a touch of fashion, going back in time to a classic New York wedding inspiration with a contemporary twist. With the space’s floor-to-ceiling windows, clean white walls, high ceilings and access to Lincoln Center’s campus and Central Park, we knew this unique, landmark venue would be the perfect backdrop for our winter “wedding.” Our bride and groom sipped on champagne from retro glassware and looked city-chic as they walked hand-in-hand through the Upper West Side. The gorgeous florals were provided by Quatre Coeur and added a bit of softness to the otherwise glitzy and modern décor. After seeing the recent Spring 2012 line of one of our favorite bridal designers, Vera Wang, we were insistent on having our bride wear a black wedding gown to add a bit of high fashion — echoing Fashion Week’s new home at Lincoln Center. This shoot is all that a New York City wedding is about – classic elements, a touch of glitz, unparalleled cityscapes and an iconic venue.

Planning + Design: Bellafare / Photography: Jen Huang Photography / Florist: Quatre Coeur / Rentals: Party Rental Ltd. / Linens + Napkins Rings: Nuage Designs / Makeup: Kerry Makeup / Hair: Once Upon a Bride / Wedding Dress: Angel Sanchez via Gabriella New York / Bride’s Accessories + Shoes: Gabriella New York / Venue: Lincoln Center in New York City, New York / Stationery: East Six / Wedding Cake: Gail Watson of A Simple Cake

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From the bride… Jon and I were married in NYC in late September. We had spent the past four years together here, so this is our home and the place we love. It is truly a part of our relationship. We were married at a great restaurant on the East River, Water’s Edge, which is situated on a barge overlooking the NYC skyline and 59th Street bridge. We kept the color palette clean and simple; all we wanted was to bring the twinkling city lights and water into the room to celebrate our happiness and our future in our favorite city. We have such wonderful family and friends who helped us to celebrate an amazing day.  I loved our photos, which captured the happiness, fun, laughter and emotion of the day.

Wedding Photography: Lev Kuperman Photography / Wedding Venue: Water’s Edge Restaurant / Flowers: Designs by Rose / Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza / Bridesmaid Dresses: Alvina Valenta + J.Crew / Outdoor Photo Location: Gantry State Plaza Park / Hotel: On the Ave

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Isn’t that fabulous? The modern grey & pink palette is the perfect compliment the fantastic New York City skyline. We are totally jealous of all the guests who were lucky enough to be included in this couple’s big day. It was incredible!

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography / Cinematography: Krishna Yalla / Flowers: Hilary Bernam of LDF Floral Design / Music: Pop Shop, Colleen Crumbcake / Ceremony & Reception Location: Tribeca Rooftop / Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal / Officiant: Bettina Yiannakourou / Makeup: Belinda Moss Makeup & Hair / Hair: Rudy Ruffo

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