We really can’t get a more iconic NYC celebration then this one right here. Having met while both working at the Wall Street Journal, these two Manhattanites, with the help of Ang Weddings & Events, used that as inspiration and brought the Big Apple to life for their friends and family at the amazing Morningside Castle. Mademoiselle Fiona captured it all and these pics are bound to become classics.
From the Bride… Shortly after moving into NYC, I met Jay at work. We were both in advertising at The Wall Street Journal. It doesn’t get more ‘New York’ than that. Our relationship is, and was, so easy, honest, and New York City. I quickly realized that I was really just existing in the city, not truly living, up until meeting Jay. We wanted those details of our simple story to envelop our wedding. Effortless, but obviously filled with love. To me, this meant two things: cozy November and a whole lot of DIY.
I saw a tiny picture of our venue on Pinterest (of course) and I spent DAYS trying to track down this Hogwart’s Hall lookalike venue. It was love at first sight, and we let Morningside Castle set the tone.
To me, NYC equals iconic and classic, so we didn’t want to go with any themes or current wedding trends. Instead, I chose subtle “Emilee and Jay” touches that meant most, and DIYed the heck out of them. I’m lucky in that I’m decisive. Once I knew what we wanted, I could execute on it. It was almost cathartic. Come home, pour a glass of wine, chat about our day while staining some large doilies for custom menus. We were never rushed with last minute DIYing and kept our sanity! Our sanity was also saved by our vendors. I put so much effort into sharing our story with our wedding guests, and Ang Weddings and Events put in even more effort in helping to flawlessly execute our day, while Fiona perfectly captured it.
Some of my favorite touches of our day were small nods to where we met – newspaper fabric napkins, and mini custom newspaper wedding programs that were handed out during our ceremony. Our escort cards were chocolate subway token coins, and tables were marked as meaningful subway stops. We did away with a traditional basket for cards, and I somehow found an amazing, old apartment mailbox wall unit on eBay. My parents built (!!) an adorable photo wall, and of course, our favors were candy apples.
Photography: Mademoiselle Fiona Wedding Photography | Event Planning: Ang Weddings and Events | Florist: JR Floral Design | Gown: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Nine Cakes | Ceremony Venue: St Patricks Old Cathedral | Reception Venue: Morningside Castle | Shoes: Louboutin | Makeup: Nicole Sievers Makeup Artistry | Hair: Styles On B | Band: New York City Swing