This inspired classic green and white wedding will steal your heart. Ruffles and Tweed planned a day that dazzles, and Flowers By Brian filled every moment with lush, fresh blooms. Amy Rizzuto Photography captured all the romance in elegant imagery that is sure to stand the test of time. Visit the full gallery to fall in love.
From the bride… It was a beautiful summer day in 2011 and some mutual friends of ours were getting together to hang out in Central Park. Ryan was 16 and I was 15 years old. Once everyone in the group arrived and we were all mingling, Ryan and I both remember immediately sensing something special between us. The two of us trailed behind the pack for the rest of the day while talking and making each other laugh. From that moment on, we never stopped talking or laughing and got married the weekend of our 10 year anniversary. We love to travel and Ryan proposed that we go to Prague and Amsterdam during Christmas time in 2018. On our first night of the trip, in Prague, we had a late and delicious dinner. On the walk back to our hotel over the Charles Bridge Ryan suggested we pause to take in the view. We were the only ones there since it was late and 20 degrees. I had my back to Ryan and when I turned around he was on one knee. I was so surprised and felt the whole world stop. Ryan knew Prague was a special place to my parents and especially to my mom who we lost in 2017. It was such an emotional, yet joyous experience and a moment neither of us will ever forget. We spent the rest of the trip on cloud 9 celebrating.
My vision for the wedding day was timeless, elegant, and romantic. I loved getting ready in my grandparent’s house with my closest friends and family, the car ride to the church with my dad, our first dance, listening to the speeches, and seeing all of our friends and family happy and together.
If I had any advice for future brides, it would be to stay true to yourself and your wedding vision, treat your partner like your teammate always, but especially throughout the whole planning process, and be present on your wedding day.
Photography: Amy Rizzuto Photography | Cinematography: Michael Justin Studios | Event Planning: Adrienne O'Connor of Ruffles and Tweed | Floral Design: Flowers By Brian | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Wedding Dress: Wedding Salon Of Manhasset | Cake: Leonetti Pastry Shop | Invitations: Ipanema Press | Ceremony Venue: Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church | Reception Venue: North Hempstead Country Club | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Fame And Partners | Band: Atomic Funk Project | Beauty: Anna Naso | Beauty: Mervat