A breathtaking Monique Lhuillier and an equally as breathtaking Manhattan skyline are quite the match. And for this couple, who fell in love with New York City it made the most sense to gather their loved ones in the spot they fell head over heals to celebrate. Both modern and traditional, ethereal and wholeheartedly NYC, this wedding planned by Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli and captured by Cynthia Chung Photography will make you fall hard for the Big Apple too.
From the Bride… Neither Daniel nor I grew up in New York but had both moved here for work. During our time in New York, we both fell head over heels in love with the city. Especially after we got engaged in the Hamptons, we knew we wanted to have our wedding in New York City, to commemorate and celebrate our time here. From the second we saw the stunning panoramic views of the downtown Manhattan skyline from the top floor of Trump Soho, every other venue paled in comparison.
As most of our guests would be coming from out of town, we thought this was the perfect way to showcase for them the city. We chose the Church of the Heavenly Rest for our ceremony because we were enraptured with the majesty and beauty of its architecture, and it most definitely fulfilled the dreams I’d had since I was a little girl of a fairy tale wedding. For the decorations and floral designs, we wanted to keep everything clean, classic, and elegant. Especially with the stunning architecture of our church and the unique downtown views of Trump Soho, we didn’t want to have too much and detract from their intrinsic appeal. From my walk down the aisle, to being introduced to all our family and friends as husband and wife for the first time, to dancing the night away with the Manhattan skyline lit up behind us, every detail and every single person we had the opportunity to work with was so perfect and far exceeded anything we had ever imagined.
Photographer: Cynthia Chung Photography | Cinematographer: Rock Life Studios | Wedding Planner: Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli | Floral Design: Flowers of the World | Wedding Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes | Ceremony: Church Of Heavenly Rest | Reception: Trump Waikiki - Reece | Bridesmaid Dresses: Monique Lhuillier | Hair Stylist: Glamsquad | Groomsmen Suits: Suitsupply | Transportation: Blue Steak Limousine | Bride Jewelry: Judith Ripka | Bride Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Groom Accessories: J.Crew | Groom Shoes: Brooks Brothers | Groom Tuxedo: Suitsupply | Music: Hank Lane Music | Rentals: Party Rental Ltd