A Timeless Summer Wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

Lauren Megerdichian
December 23, 2024
Categories: Real Weddings, Romantic, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Dusty antique medium French country blue was the core color for everything. Then I fell in love with ephemera’s artistic floral style and trusted her to create with a “summery wild flower” vibe.[/field]

[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The venue, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, was the inspiration behind everything – it’s the perfect blend of natural beauty and elegance with an emphasis on seasonality. I used the words natural, antique and summery often! One of the main reasons I wanted to get married at Blue Hill, besides the food, was the big tree in the courtyard – it felt incredibly spiritual underneath that big old tree.[/field]

[field title=”Proposal Story”]Michael and I naturally wanted to pick the ring out together. We decided on resetting his grandmothers diamond into a simple yellow gold setting from Greenwich St Jewelers in NYC.

The actual proposal happened in Paris, so I had a hunch it would happen there… he ended up proposing on the balcony of our hotel room which was very romantic and personal moment for the two of us. We of course called all our family and friends, before he surprised me with a very special dinner at Jules Vernes in the Eiffel Tower.[/field]

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]I wore a lace, a-line, halter top style Oscar De La Renta gown. I wanted something that felt timeless and classic but also comfortable and summery. I knew I wanted to wear it all night and the halter top style allowed me to dance the night away on the dance floor! The veil was my favorite element. I ended up altering it to a mantilla style which made it longer and very romantic.[/field]

[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]All the girls picked out their dresses; ranging from light to medium blue, some solid and some with floral patterns. They all held white floral bouquets and I held the opposite, an almost fully blue bouquet, which I was completely in love with. Blue flowers at blue hill in the summer just worked![/field]

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The food and seasonal cocktails that Blue Hill created were incredibly special and unique. The bakery experience where everyone could sample the different freshly baked breads and the grill experience with different homemade sausage being grilled outdoors was not only delicious but interactive and a oerfect opportunity for the guests to learn about the farm to table venue. The wine pairing dinner that was separate from the dance party, gave the dinner the attention it deserved. I was a bride that wanted to eat and I loved that Blue Hill made sure I ate everything at my wedding! My favorite course was the seafood “chowder” with lobster, mussels and corn, served with fresh bread and butter… the perfect summer dinner.[/field]

[field title=”Florals & Decor”] From the florist:

“Initially Lauren was drawn to color but always wanted the ceremony to be paired back with just a touch of color. The bridal bouquet and bridesmaids were carefully considered in coordination with the dresses. I really wanted to give the couple something that felt really unique to Blue Hill and also showing the playful range of color Lauren was attracted too. We had ivory with touches of blue and lavender for ceremony and for reception we showcased a lemon yellow, soft lavender and powder blue. The centerpieces were inspired by nature without being too over grown and alternated colors rather than mixing all them all together. Her bouquet was one of my favorite ones I ever made.” – ephemera [/field]

[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Blue Hill offered a seasonal option with my favorite flavors: strawberry, honey from the farm and a cornmeal cake. I knew it would be simply finished with meringue buttercream and a few fresh flowers, which was ideal because I surprised Michael with a bobble head cake topper of us and our cat![/field]

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]I wanted a lot of candles in the dining room to create an intimate and romantic atmosphere. I loved the antique mirrors as table numbers that reflected all of the flickering candles, flowers and atmosphere. The gold calligraphy on the cotton name cards created by Carisse Design studio were so pretty and the perfect juxtaposition of elegant and rustic design.[/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #2″]My flower girls stole the show!! I wish I could’ve watched my grandmother and 3-year-old niece walk down the aisle in matching flower crowns! They made everyone smile![/field]

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