Happily Ever After for a Couple Who Met When They Were One
This story starts long ago when the paths of two 1 year olds crossed in a fated Gymboree class. Fast forward to today and those toddlers are now husband and wife. If that isn't the cutest story ever, then I don't know what is. See how these two said I Do in a chic New York City wedding held at the gorgeous Bowery Hotel with planning by Loli Events, florals by Peartree and all captured by one of our faves, Trent Bailey. See the full affair right here.
Born in the same hospital three weeks apart, Mira and Matt met for the first time at the age of one year old in a Gymboree class. They attended elementary and middle school together in lower Manhattan, but lost touch in high school. They were reunited when they both attended college at Stanford University, and quickly became close friends. Matt and Mira did not actually begin to date until nine years later, however, when they shared their first kiss outside their elementary school.
Having both grown up in downtown Manhattan, we loved the idea of finding a venue in the same neighborhood. The event space at the Bowery hotel was perfect for a December wedding, with lots of wood, exposed brick, and a working fireplace.
Mira’s dress was not technically a “wedding” dress, but rather a while evening gown by Stella McCartney. The dress was stark white silk crepe, with long sleeves, structured shoulders, an open back, and a train. Mira’s every day style is crisp and not overly-feminine, and she knew her wedding dress would not involve tulle, lace, or much volume. She hoped to find a structured white gown and fell in love with the Stella McCartney gown when she caught sight of it online. It was the first dress she tried on and she bought it the same day.
Our décor was inspired by winter and the holidays. The Bowery Hotel is already a warm and inviting space with lots of reds and dark woods, so we chose to emphasize whites and greens with touches of grey and silver. Olive branches, cool white flowers, mercury class, mirrored signs, and lots of candlelight helped to pull our vision together.
Having both grown up in downtown Manhattan, we loved the idea of finding a venue in the same neighborhood. The event space at the Bowery hotel was perfect for a December wedding, with lots of wood, exposed brick, and a working fireplace.
Mira’s dress was not technically a “wedding” dress, but rather a while evening gown by Stella McCartney. The dress was stark white silk crepe, with long sleeves, structured shoulders, an open back, and a train. Mira’s every day style is crisp and not overly-feminine, and she knew her wedding dress would not involve tulle, lace, or much volume. She hoped to find a structured white gown and fell in love with the Stella McCartney gown when she caught sight of it online. It was the first dress she tried on and she bought it the same day.
Our décor was inspired by winter and the holidays. The Bowery Hotel is already a warm and inviting space with lots of reds and dark woods, so we chose to emphasize whites and greens with touches of grey and silver. Olive branches, cool white flowers, mercury class, mirrored signs, and lots of candlelight helped to pull our vision together.