New York Weddings

I know this goes without saying, but I am going to shout it from the rooftops anyway – I love romance. And romantic, to-die-for weddings?  They are my favorite things.  So, when I first spotted this drop-dead gorgeous Tribeca affair, I got all kinds of happy.  Because, this is the kind of wedding that is literally overflowing with romance – from the rose-filled candlelit reception to the gorgeous images by Carmen Santorelli Photography to the sooo in love bride and groom.  Care to start your Thursday with a romantic masterpiece?  Join me in the gallery for more.

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From the Bride… Dave and I were originally college sweethearts at Syracuse University, but through the years, we kept finding ourselves in the Big Apple, whether to visit my sister with her husband and daughter, or simply to do the “tourist” thing of getting lost in the city. Sure enough, we both ended up in Manhattan, where we fell in love with each other again. The city brought with it a whole new set of adventures and lifestyle such as Broadway shows, walks through Central Park, and of course, all of our amazing culinary experiences from finding “hole in the wall” eateries to countless food tours. I loved our engagement story, starting from Dave asking for my family’s blessings to the very moment he proposed to me on a rowboat on a Central Park lake. It was here in New York that Dave and I moved our relationship forward to what became our unforgettable brick red and autumn-colored wedding.

The style of our wedding was heavily influenced by remnants of the old industrial Tribeca scene, as well as our very own church and beloved community of Trinity Baptist on the Upper East Side. This was the wedding we had been waiting for — just being surrounded by loved ones, in this old historical landmark of a church, where it seemed only those who were deeply-grafted into our community were married off within the decorative stone and pillared sanctuary. I felt the reception spoke very much about our personalities and our relationships with others. The space was intimate, friendly and cozy, with details that suggested we were enjoying a very personal festivity within a great big world. And for those of you who are wondering what to do with the extra space in the corner of the reception venue: we would highly recommend setting a photo booth there for all your guests to not only take home a favor they will keep, but also for you to take a peek at their goofy side and perhaps even discover some hidden tattoos!

Wedding Photography: Carmen Santorelli Photography / Second Shooter: Falcon Griffith / Ceremony: Trinity Baptist Church in New York, New York / Reception: Thalassa Restaurant in Tribeca, New York, New York / Wedding Cake: DIY by the Bride’s Mother / Entertainment: Jimmy Mousouroulis of LMS Entertainment / Wedding Dress: Kitty Chen Couture “Alyssa” / Hair + Makeup: Arnee Dodd (arnee.dodd@gmail.com) / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: David’s Bridal / Men’s Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

If an iconic New York City wedding is what you needed this morning, an iconic New York City wedding is what you will get, courtesy of the lovely Bia Sampaio Photographs. It’s classic and chic like any good Manhattan wedding should be, and features a pair of the most amazing Valentino’s I’ve ever laid eyes on. The gallery features it all, so if you’re ready for a little New York, New York, click here to see it!

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We designed our wedding in New York City (where we met) with a number of special and personalized elements to represent our lives and backgrounds. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and have been studying Spanish and the Latin cultures all my life. I lived abroad in Spain in college and recently worked in Argentina for two years. Balram grew up in Vijayawada, India and moved to the United States for graduate school in 2000.

We were married in a beautiful historic church built in 1844 on the lower east side of Manhattan. After the ceremony, our wedding party and close family and friends joined us on a party bus that took us to two photo sites: Washington Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Then we arrived at Battery Gardens for the cocktail and reception at 7:00 PM.

We chose this venue because of its iconic location on the southern tip of Manhattan overlooking the Statue of Liberty. The cocktail hour was on the patio with a three piece band playing live flamenco music in the background. It was lovely. Two of Balram’s friends gave a North Indian dance performance shortly after dinner to get the party started! We had a DJ so that later in the night a fast paced Bangra and Bollywood dance set was played for an hour with a live dhol drummer on the floor. So much fun!

The room was decorated with a romantic and elegant Mediterranean feel. We used wine carafes of various heights for our centerpieces illuminated by mercury glass votives around. Soft linen napkins with crochet lace edges were placed at each setting. After dinner, a platter of petit fours including Argentinean alfajores and Indian Kaju Burfi were served with limoncello in Italian glass decanters and tiny French cordial glasses. Indian juti slippers were passed around the dance floor, and finally our wedding favors were silver plated tins with fresh loose green tea imported from India wrapped in silver organza.

Photography: Bia Sampaio Photographs / Flowers: Adore Floral / Jewelry: Bangles by Nadri, Pearl Necklace by Miguel Ases / Ceremony Location: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church / Reception Location: Battery Gardens / Invitations and Paper Design: Sara Bundren Graphic Designer / Shoes and Clutch: Valentino, Flowers D’Orsay / Dress: Watters and Watters / Fitting bolero and veil designed and made by: Adrienne’s Bridal / Wedding Cake and Alfajores: Chef Archana Rao of Love Street Cakes / Makeup and Hair: Y Gallery Salon, New York City / Bridesmaids Dresses: JS Boutique by Nordstrom

There’s nothing like waking up to beautiful wedding inspiration to really get you in a good mood. And with the beauty that this wedding is bringing, I’m pretty sure you’re just about guaranteed to have a fabulous day! Each and every detail flows together so seamlessly, it’s no wonder we have Ang Weddings and Events to thank for all this pretty. Maggie Marguerite Studios was behind the camera all day capturing all the stunning details. Click here for more.

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From Ang Weddings and Events… Kevin came across the Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in an architectural magazine he was reading, and upon viewing it, they knew that it was the perfect place to get married. Not only was it a boutique hotel with stunning views of the New York Public Library, but it also made perfect sense because it was right by Bryant Park, where Samantha and Kevin had their first date. 

Their ceremony took place in the library, where we used the bookcase as the ceremony backdrop. Jessie from Rountee Flowers brought the room to life with lush English ivy, ferns, jasmine vine, white lattice lanterns, pedestal candles and votives on the shelves. She styled it using some pieces from the hotel’s collection and framed family photographs from Samantha and Kevin. During the ceremony recessional, their guests popped wedding party poppers as the couple joyfully made their way back down the aisle. Cocktails took place in the open kitchen. For all the New Yorkers who love their food, it was a real treat to watch chef in action! Dinner commenced in a long room with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the New York Public Library. Rountree Flowers used a silver lattice custom runner along the dark wooden tables and created textural floral arrangements with deep red dahlias, vanda orchids, black beauty roses, dusty miller, grey brunia and touches of seeded eucalyptus. Samantha found little red “double happiness” boxes in Taiwan and filled these with Lindt chocolates for their wedding favors. The huge kitchen counters were covered with platters of delicious food for dinner, followed by a delectable dessert bar and, to top it off, wedding cake. It was an intimate celebration with just 69 of their closest family and friends.

Wedding Photography: Maggie Marguerite Studios / Wedding Venue: Andaz 5th Avenue in New York, New York / Event Planning: Ang Weddings and Events / Floral Design: Rountree Flowers / Officiant: Carissa Templeton / Wedding Cake: A White Cake / Wedding Invitations: Invitations by Ajalon / Wedding Day Paper Goods: Minted / String Duo: The Juilliard School / Jazz Band: Koran Agan / Favors: Lindt / Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal / Hair: Ken See / Makeup: Makeup by Tiffany / Groom’s Suit: Helmut Lang

Fact.  Garden ceremonies are totally awesome.  Like jaw-droppingly gorgeous, seriously amazing, can never get enough awesome.  And when they are followed by a knock-your-socks off reception held at Gary’s Loft in NYC?  Well, that’s what we call awesome to the extreme.  Add in a to-die-for gown from Anne Barge, the fab stylings of HWR Events and an entire gallery overflowing with ah.mazing images captured Lauren Gabrielle Photography and, well.  Saying “I Do” has never been so pretty.  Click here for more.

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From the Bride… Jem and I met in 2006 when we worked together. Neither of us was single at the time, so we just got to know each other as co-workers. I quickly realized that Jem was the funniest person I’d ever met — no matter how stressed out or grumpy I was, he always knew how to make me laugh. After working together a little more than one year, we both moved onto other jobs and didn’t keep in touch. A couple of years later, I was single and had an extra ticket to see Radiohead (my favorite!). I sent Jem a text invitation, even though I had no idea where in the world he was. To my surprise, he accepted. We had an amazing time at the concert, although we still argue about whether we went as friends (I think so) or on a date (he thinks so). Turns out he was single too, and we began dating.

For our wedding, we wanted venues that would reflect our interests and our NY lives. We chose the Conservatory Garden of Central Park because we spend lots of time outdoors and because Central Park is quintessentially NY, not to mention it is the most beautiful park in Manhattan (we know — we visited them all). For the reception, we found Gary’s Loft, which included shabby chic, mismatched furniture and decor and a roof deck with breathtaking views of the Empire State Building. We knew this would impress both our local and out-of-town guests. We wanted more of a swanky cocktail party vibe than a typical seated dinner, and the loft was perfect for this! Our caterer, Tristin Your Kitchen, made countless guests remark “This is the best food we’ve ever had at a wedding!” It was very important to us that the food be exquisite because we’ve both worked in some of NYC’s finest restaurants, as have many of our guests. Our cake was made by our dear friend, Tiffany MacIsaac of Buzz Bakery and Birch & Barley in Washington, D.C. It was both stunning and delicious. We used HWR Events for our planning and day-of-coordination and couldn’t be happier. She understood our (somewhat quirky) vision and helped us to have the wedding that we wanted!

As for my dress, I was the luckiest bride in the world. Shortly after becoming engaged and over a year before the wedding, I went to Filene’s Running of the Brides. It was everything they say and more. Within five minutes of the doors being opened, every single dress had been snatched off the racks. Girls had teams of 10 or more bridesmaids and family members, carried huge signs describing their dream dress (e.g. A-line, strapless, size 8-10, etc.), and people are ruthless in trying to get their hands on everything. After a few minutes of utter chaos, my bridesmaid and I decided to leave. As we were about to walk out the front door, I saw a woman near the checkout with a stunning dress. I said to her, “That is beautiful!” To my surprise, she replied, “Do you want it?” I mumbled “Aren’t you buying it??” Turns out she worked there, so she wasn’t. After trying it on twice and having my (very patient) bridesmaid try it on twice for me so I could see how it looked on someone, I decided to buy it.  At the time, I wasn’t sure if it was just an adrenaline purchase since it was 95% off — but I never looked at another gown again. Like Jem, I know it was the one for me!

Finally, perhaps the most important decision of all was choosing Lauren Gabrielle Photography to capture everything. The moment I saw her work (on SMP!) I was enamored. Her blog and portfolio confirmed that ALL her work is stunning. She is remarkably talented yet humble and was incredibly easy to work with. We love every single image she captured and know that generations who come after us will treasure them as well.

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography / Ceremony: Conservatory Garden at Central Park in New York, New York / Reception: Gary’s Loft in New York, New York / Planning + Wedding Day Coordination: Heather Rice of HWR Events / Bouquets: Sprout Home / Reception Décor: HWR Events + Gary’s Loft / Officiants: The Bride’s Brother + The Groom’s Brother / Catering: Tristin Your Kitchen / Wedding Cake: Tiffany MacIsaac of Buttercream Bakeshop / Vow Books: Morgann Hill Designs / Wedding Dress: Anne Barge via Filene’s Basement (Now Closed) / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Engagement Ring: Little King Jewelry / Bride’s Jewelry: From Her Grandmother + Groom’s Grandmother / Hair: Drybar / Makeup: Kimara Ahnert / Groom’s Suit: Indochino / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: twobirds Bridesmaid

Oh Wednesdays. We love them here at SMP, because that’s when our pretty production goes into overdrive and we get to sit and watch all the beauty unfold. It’s when we get to see snippets of seven soirees that couldn’t be lovelier dance across our screens, with galleries for each of them that are overflowing with goodness. Basically it’s a good day, beyond good, and it’s about to start right…now.

And why not kick off this pretty fest with a Tribeca Rooftop stunner captured by Glen Allsop of Christian Oth Studio? I think that sounds like a swell idea, because it’s the perfect combination of chic and charming, topped off with a some serious style – and that just makes us all do a happy dance at SMP HQ. But don’t put your dancing shoes away just yet, there is so much more waiting for you right here!

From the Bride… Alex and I met in 2008 while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. I was finishing my last semester of law school and Alex was in his second semester at Wharton. We had a joint law school/ business school class together and ended up being selected for the same group for a semester-long project. Our interest in one another soon became apparent, and we started spending more time together and began dating shortly thereafter. After a short year of long-distance between Philadelphia and New York, we were soon both permanently in New York and moved in together. Alex proposed to me on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend in 2011 and we were married the same weekend a year later on May 27, 2012. 

Our inspiration for the wedding came from the things that constantly energize us — our family, friends, music and food, and we couldn’t think of a better place to showcase this than New York City. We decided to get married on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to give guests time to travel and to ensure some solid quality time with all of our friends and family throughout the weekend. We wanted our guests to have the time of their lives, but also walk away feeling a part of something really special. To us, a good time means great food, fun music, good and plentiful drinks and the company of friends and family. Our vendors nailed it. In terms of aesthetic, the only element that I had my mind set on before we started planning was yellow flowers. I have always loved the color yellow and thought flowers would be a great way to bring it into our wedding day. Paul from Spina did a fantastic job with the colors and making everything come together in a classy, but modern way.

We wrote our entire wedding ceremony, including our vows, which made each second of it that much more special. We loved being able to focus the ceremony on what we wanted to say to each other, along with some brief readings from our closest friends. Following the ceremony, guests were ushered upstairs to the rooftop of Tribeca Rooftop for a cocktail hour overlooking the Hudson. After a rainy week, we ended up with a beautiful Sunday and made it inside for dinner as a couple of stray raindrops began to fall. Following an impeccable dinner service, Alex and I danced the first dance to “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton. I think we were both relieved that we had taken a couple of dance lessons! Following several hours of dancing to Dexter Lake’s awesome renditions of all our favorite classic rock and ’80s songs, the night carried on next door at Tribeca Skyline Studios with DJ Phresh and more delicious food provided by Tribeca Rooftop. We were leaving for our honeymoon relatively early on Monday so instead of hosting a farewell brunch we gave our guests muffins and banana bread from Billy’s Bakery on the way out so they wouldn’t be empty-handed in the morning!

As we were waiting to board the plane on Monday morning for the 16-hour flight that awaited us, we finally had time to reflect on the weekend behind us. We agreed that there was not one thing we would have changed about our wedding weekend — it was simply perfect. And notwithstanding the food, drinks and festivities, our guests seem to above all be extremely moved by our vows, which, as it’s always nice to remember, was why we were all there in the first place. 

Wedding Photography: Glen Allsop of Christian Oth Studio / Wedding Venue + Catering: Tribeca Rooftop in New York, New York / Floral Design: Paul Tsang-Diaz of Spina de Fiori / Wedding Day Coordination: Vanessa Chinga-Haven of Spina de Fiori / Wedding Cinematography: Drew Koze / Wedding Invitations: Regas / Band: The Dexter Lake Club Band / Blueberry Muffin + Banana Bread Favors: Billy’s Bakery / After-Party: Tribeca Skyline Studios / After-Party Music: DJ Phresh / Wedding Dress: Rivini / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Hair + Makeup: Liam Dunn / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew / Groom’s Tuxedo: Canali + Tailoring at Wilfred’s Tailoring

Pretty paper goods just happen to be our wedding kryptonite at SMP. One look at a piece of stylish stationery and we are donzo. Goners. We have no chance. Seeing the dance of typography, design and deliciously thick paper as they come together in a suite makes us swoon, so it should be pretty obvious that we are Mr. Boddington’s number one fans. When we heard rumblings that they up and moved to another stylish studio, we begged and pleaded for a peek – and being the gentleman that he is, Mr. Boddington obliged. Well, after seeing the new space, and dyyyyinnng over the new wedding line…it’s safe to say there are a few SMPers around these parts (me) that want to move in…tomorrow. See even more goodness here!

From Mr. Boddington’s Studio…Mr. Boddington’s new studio space is perched above the (very) old-world fur shops on the west side of Manhattan. It is a peculiar walk to go from the spectacular ferns and purple prairie clovers on the High Line through the rows and rows of dusty trapper hats to eventually find Mr. Boddington’s. Mr. Boddington himself thought his creative team had gone bananas when he walked through the door during a prospective visit… The space was a cluttered pond of cubicles, mini medusa heads of electric cords and stacks of vinyl binders stuffed with ancient dot-matrix printouts. But those things could be tossed in Thursday’s trash bin. What really stunned the gentleman was the tenant’s questionable choice of paint color: maroon. Oh, the horror. Refusing to remove his hand off his dropped jaw, he turned on his heel and took the next plane to Cairo. Ignoring Mr. Boddington’s grimace, the team gutted the penthouse floor, scrubbed the windows with lemon and vinegar, hired a talented carpenter to reinvent the space and slowly carried in one antique after another (the handsome blue couch was sawed in half to make its journey up the nine flights of stairs, and it took 105 tubes of super glue and an upholsterer flown in from Croatia to repair it). Well-rested from a summer on the Aegean Sea, Mr. Boddington once again applauded his talented team. The studio was now open for business.

From this address, hand-drawn designs, hand-tailored correspondence and lots of new paper goods are sold. And true to his heritage, Mr. Boddington still creates custom invitations for discerning brides looking to astonish their guests.

Mr. Boddington’s NEW Wedding Line…The clock tends to click faster as one’s wedding date approaches. Knowing brides don’t always have the time (or pennies) to order custom pieces, Mr. Boddington created a curated collection of ready-to-use goods. The pieces are classics (escort cards, place cards, thank-you sets, wedding certificates, guest posters, etc.) and can easily be integrated into any swan’s wedding story. Some bits are letterpressed, others printed in flat matte. Some feature hand-drawn illustrations, while others have hand-tailored elements such as envelope linings. Years of chatting with brides from the upper east side to Shanghai made creating this collection effortless. We simply selected their favorites.

Gorgeous, no? Mr. Boddington sure knows his way into the hearts of stylish SMPers all over the land. We hope you enjoyed this little look behind the curtain as much as we did, and if you are anything like us – you’ll be swooning over ever bit of the gallery goodness for the majority of the afternoon. It’s good for the wedding-loving soul.

Paper Goods: Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Dreaming of a super chic city fete for your big day? Well my friends, you’ve come to the right place because we’re closing out another pretty week with this gorgeous penthouse wedding by Lindsay Madden Photography and it really doesn’t get any better than this! We’re loving the sleek black and white color palette and all the cute shots of the happy couple in the West Village. Click here for all the rest!

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From Lindsay Madden Photography… New York City is a really special place to have a wedding because it’s filled with so much culture, excitement and attitude. Jessica and Andrew opted to celebrate their special day at the Manhattan Penthouse, right in the heart of Union Square and steps away from Washington Square Park and the West Village. The Manhattan Penthouse is a chic and modern venue that provides views of the Empire State Building and Union Square.

Their ceremony took place at the lovely Our Lady of Pompeii Church, and Andrew’s parents surprised Jessica and Andrew with a barbershop quartet to perform for their guests as they exited the church. New York City makes my heart happy, and I love nothing more than using this fabulous city as a backdrop for photos. Therefore, we held their portraits in the West Village near the super cute Cherry Lane Theater and Washington Square Park. Jessica and Andrew’s reception was an awesome party! W Floral Design decorated the space with simple white linens and candles. Jessica created the table numbers herself. The atmosphere felt warm once the candles were lit, and everyone partied well into the night thanks to BTL DJS.

Jessica looked stunning in her dress, and Andrew looked handsome in his tuxedo. It was NYC black tie elegance all the way! The bridesmaids looked chic in their varied little black dresses. They got to pick their own from wherever they chose, and this definitely allowed for their personalities to shine through. Jessica and Andrew smiled and laughed throughout the entire day, and I was lucky enough to capture their beautiful wedding!

Wedding Photography: Lindsay Madden Photography / Second Shooter: B. Hull Photography / Ceremony:: Our Lady of Pompeii Church in New York, New York / Reception: Manhattan Penthouse in New York, New York / Floral Design: W Floral Design / Wedding Cake: Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe / Wedding Invitations: Magnet Street / Entertainment: BTL DJS / Wedding Dress: Allure Bridals / Bride’s Shoes: Guess / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Their Choice / Groom’s Tuxedo: Men’s Wearhouse

This is just the type of wedding that gets our hearts fluttering around these SMP parts. It’s one part romantic, two parts feminine and a whole bunch of gorgeousness all wrapped up into one, pretty little package. There’s nothing we don’t love about this one! From the simple yet stunning aisle style to the drop dead city views, this wedding is sure to leave you speechless. Ellie Photography captured all the prettiness and there’s so much more to see right here in the full gallery!

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From Ellie Photography… Shana and Justin got married at the beautiful Studio 450 in New York. That entire day was supposed to be rainy and gloomy, but the rain cleared up early in the morning, and there was nothing but sunshine and clear skies for this happy couple. Shana and Justin met at a mutual friend’s apartment in the city. Justin approached Shana and they started chatting. They discovered they had a mutual love for art and the connection grew from there.

Wedding Photography: Ellie Photography / Wedding Venue: Studio 450 in New York, New York / Floral Design: Twigs and Buds / Wedding Cinematography: Well Spun Weddings / Catering: Real Food Catering / Wedding Cake: One Girl Cookies / Ice Pops: Popbar / Band: Around Town Entertainment / Linens: Cloth Connection / Rentals: Broadway Party Rentals / Photo Booth: Fox Photo Lounge / Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston (Now Closed) / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Makeup: David Sanchez / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Watters

When a group of New York’s finest vendors team up to create a drop-dead gorgeous inspiration shoot at The Plaza, magic happens.  Plain and simple.  And when that team of vendors includes the genius stylings of Stacie Shea Events, breathtaking blooms by Splendid Stems and some of the prettiest paper goods you will ever see from Ten Four Paper, well.  It’s magic times one million.  All captured in devastatingly beautiful images by Carmen Santorelli Photography, this, my friends, is what we call photo shoot perfection.  See it all here.

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From Carmen Santorelli Photography… This styled shoot encompasses all the glamour and elegance that any girl has ever dreamed of. We first picked our location, the ever-fabulous Plaza Hotel in NYC, which set the tone for the whole story. Stacie and I tried to create our own fairy tale with just the right amount of sparkle, opulence and romance. The breathtaking Ines di Santo gowns (Neige and Amour), gracefully provided by Bridal Reflections, were the perfect mix of dramatic and romantic. Erica Ogawa did her magic with the makeup and hair. Karen of Splendid Stems took our breath away with the most amazing floral designs. She used hydrangea, anemones, orchids, astilbe, bunny tail celosia, oak ivy and spirea branches. The linens were so opulent that she did not want to compete with them, but instead enhance them with modern, free-form elegance that included some old world romance to celebrate the historic Plaza Hotel. Ten Four Paper created the invitations and all of the paper items, and Jessica Haley’s spectacular calligraphy work makes us wish we had her talent.

Sugar Flower Cake Shop created all of cake and desserts, and we were blown away by the beauty and deliciousness of her creations. For the main wedding cake, they wanted to create a contrast between the softness of the pink/peach/cream flowers and the bronze tones of the sugar decor, while maintaining an overall opulence within a clean and simple design. Even though the main cake they used for the shoot was faux, they envisioned it to be an almond cake, layered with strawberry purée and cream filling, iced with our lemon buttercream. To continue the pink and copper color scheme, they used a lot of almond and raspberry in the dessert table. It helps that July and August are the height of raspberry season here in New York! There are a few other fresh berries sprinkled in for contrast. All of our berries came from the Union Square greenmarket.

Photography: Carmen Santorelli Photography / Photography Assistant: Helga Schaefer / Photo Shoot Venue: The Plaza in New York, New York / Event Planning: Stacie Shea Events / Floral Design: Splendid Stems / Wedding Cakes + Desserts: Sugar Flower Cake Shop / Paper Goods: Ten Four Paper / Calligraphy: Jessica Haley Ink / Linens: La Tavola / Dishes + Glassware: The Plaza Hotel + Rent Vintage China / Wedding Dresses: Ines DiSanto via Bridal Reflections / Hair Accessories: Bridal Reflections / Hair + Makeup: Erica Ogawa / Tuxedo: Calvin Klein via Men’s Wearhouse (Stamford, Connecticut) / Models: Randall Harris + Molly Randall

You know it’s going to be a good morning when it starts off with the work of Judy Pak. We love her over here at SMP, and for good reason. She constantly brings us the most gorgeous features with images that are timeless treasures – and she’s done it again with this classically stunning soiree. It doesn’t hurt that the Bride is decked out in the most gorgeous Vera Wang gown and Valentino shoes that will make any SMPer swoon – so it goes without saying, today is off to an oh so pretty start. See more here!

From Judy Pak Photography… Aurora and Anthony are just plain incredible — some of the most thoughtful and gracious people you could ever meet. A passion for art and creativity brought these two together when Anthony had a “crazy” idea of opening “a cafe in which patrons could pay a monthly fee for unlimited coffee in an artsy milieu.” Together they founded Fair Folks & a Goat, and from there, their love story began.

These two tied the knot at the Pratt House, which is one of my favorite venues to shoot. Their wedding was a true reflection of them — sophistication without the fuss. Anthony and his groomsmen decided to get ready at his apartment and rolled up to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on a MTA bus. See what I mean by no fuss? Meanwhile, Aurora and her girls got ready at the Palace overlooking the church. Aurora looked beyond gorgeous in her perfect Vera Wang gown and edgy Valentino shoes.

It was a hot, humid day, but that did not stop the excitement. It was so obvious that everyone in attendance loved these two deeply. The day was rich with laughter and ended with a joyous party.

Wedding Photography: Judy Pak of Judy Pak Photography / Assistant Photographer: Jason Kim of Jase Kim Photography / Ceremony: St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, New York / Reception: Harold Pratt House in New York, New York / Floral Design: Ariel Dearie Flowers / Catering: Radish / Wedding Cake: Baked / Music: James Mulry / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Valentino / Hair: Amy Schiappa of Fringe NY / Getting Ready Location: The New York Palace / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale, David’s Bridal + Zara / Groom’s Tuxedo: Ralph Lauren

Sometimes, it’s the quietest of moments. The sweetest of sentiments. The simplest of celebrations…that make for the most beautiful weddings on Style Me Pretty. And this New York City wedding, photographed to utter perfection by Sean Kim, is nothing short of lovely. And who would have thought that it was a budget friendly affair with details, touches and style for days tucked into each and every corner by Pickles and Pies. This, my lovelies, is pure pretty. Click here to see much more.

From Pickles and Pies… The wedding of Romney Piamonte and Rick Walburn had so many personal touches, and it was one of the smallest budgets I have seen in awhile (for NYC). It started at $7,000, but we spent around $10,000. We got really creative, crafted almost everything and called friends to lend a hand. Rick and Romney are both creative people — Romney was a professional stage actor and singer, now turned dentist, while Rick plays in the orchestra for various Broadway shows. They had strong inclinations and opinions as to what they wanted, just no idea how to execute or fully realize them under such tight budgetary constraints.

The ceremony, cocktails and lunch were held at Bottino Restaurant in Chelsea, NYC. It is a tiny space, so creating a different and appropriate setting for each was a challenge. Romney handmade the table runners, and together we crafted about 70 white yarn balls by hand with Elmer’s glue, yarn and mini beach balls for the decor. The succulents were purchased off the internet in bulk, and we hit up New York’s Flower District for the rest of the flowers, which I put together. Since most of the budget was going toward food and drinks, I needed to find ways to personalize the wedding at a low cost. So I created a “logo” for the couple and put it EVERYWHERE! I custom designed and made the menus to be stylish and personal. The couple really didn’t want a traditional guest book, so we created “Anniversary Jars” for years 1, 5, and 10 and asked the guests to leave a note or wish in them that wouldn’t be opened until that specified anniversary. I think the BEST personal touch were the favors. Romney commissioned a friend who is an artist to make a cartoon photo of Rick, Romney, and their adorable dachsund, Hans. Romney had the art printed at Staples, then covered 75 chocolate bars he bought at an outlet store. Speaking of Hans … he was missed. Because the wedding was in a restaurant, he was not allowed in, so Hans was found in “doll form” which became the ring pillow.

The ceremony was performed by friends, which made it so special. The grooms were walked down the aisle by their mothers, and Romney’s nephew was the ring bearer. After the ceremony, I had made a video of a collection of photos the grooms gave me of their life together that I projected on the wall in the cocktail room, which started playing right as they were making their way down the aisle. It was sentimental to the couple, but a treat for the guests and family. The surprise of the wedding was when Romney sang to Rick with the help of a friend on guitar. He sang a beautiful song in Tagalog (Filipino) because while Rick has heard Romney’s beautiful voice many times, he had never sung a song just to him. Not a dry eye in the house. Sean Kim was the perfect photographer for this day. He started at The Dream Hotel Downtown, where the couple decided to stay for their wedding weekend, and followed the grooms all the way to their wedding. I think he truly captured the excitement and love this couple has on the way to their ceremony together. I feel this wedding was everything it should be. Full of love, full of style and low on cost.

Wedding Photography: Sean Kim / Wedding Venue + Catering: Bottino Restaurant in New York, New York / Event Styling, Planning + Floral Design: Pickles and Pies / Wedding Cake: Willy Alverez (ginrez@aol.com) / Music: Friends / Ukuele: Marie-France Arcilla / Accommodations: Dream Downtown

Happy Labor Day lovelies! We are celebrating an extra day off with this fabulous Bryant Park wedding! Is there seriously a more fabulous place to tie the knot in NYC? We think not! We’re totally eating up each and every single inch of this super chic soiree and judging by the oh-so-fabulous images by Bartosz Jastal, it was one amazing party. Click here for even more!

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From the Bride… When MJ and I got engaged, we weren’t sure what we wanted our wedding to look like. We didn’t know how traditional we wanted the day to be, and we were torn between a destination wedding (we loved the shared experience of the destination weddings we had been to) and a New York wedding. Once we started scoping out venues though, we fell in love with the idea of getting married in New York, since every other important moment in our relationship had occurred in the city. We met while at NYU, fell in love here and had been building our lives here in the seven years since.

And because we got married in New York, we were able to incorporate places important to us throughout the weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner at the restaurant where we had our first real date (we were in college, so by the time this “date” occurred, we had been dating for a while). And on Saturday, after the wedding was over, we school-bused our guests to Finnerty’s, our favorite college bar, for an after-party of kegs and New York pizza. As for the wedding venue, once we stepped onto the roof of Bryant Park Grill, we decided it would be the perfect place to exchange vows, surrounded on all sides by the city we love. We found most of our other vendors from Style Me Pretty weddings based in New York (even our DJ) and New York Magazine’s vendor section. We loved all our vendors and feel like we really lucked out to have such great people help make our day so special. We also felt like getting married in New York gave us the opportunity to find extremely talented but affordable vendors, and we hope to pay it forward so that other people can discover them, use them and love them like we did on our big day.

We had a non-traditional wedding party and ceremony. MJ got his guys the same green tie and asked them to wear a dark suit they already owned. I got coordinating green jewelery for my girls and told them to wear any dress they wanted.  They all looked great, and we can’t take any credit for it! My brother-in-law married us and did an amazing job, and it was so comforting to have someone who’s known us throughout our relationship marry us. We wanted predominantly candid photos to capture the day, and were so amazed with how many great shots Bartosz was able to get. Bartosz shot my sister’s wedding in Greece a few years ago, and after seeing their photos, he was definitely our top choice to photograph the wedding. After looking around a little in New York, we realized it was comparable to have him come from Poland to shoot the wedding, and it was the best choice we made. His energy throughout the weekend and the pictures he shot well exceeded our wildest dreams.

Finding ways to incorporate “us” into the wedding details was definitely my favorite part of planning. Some of the smallest details and crafts were the least expensive things we did, and we got tons of positive feedback on them during and after the wedding. I made petal holders out of New York subway maps so that our guests could shower us with petals after the ceremony, and because we were getting married in the shadow of the library, I spray-painted a couple old steel card catalogs to use for the escort cards MJ made. Our entrance song and cake cutting song were tributes to MJ’s favorite team, the New York Giants, and we incorporated the Giants into a few other details throughout the wedding, including our vows.

Wedding Photography: Bartosz Jastal / Wedding Venue: Bryant Park Grill in New York, New York / Floral Design: Flowers by Emil / Event Planning: The Bride & Groom / Wedding Cake: Christine Polite of Tiney’s Bakeshop / Wedding Invitations: Hello! Lucky / DJ: DJ Gaza / Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Hair: Tom Lee / Makeup: Sally Duvall

Rooftop weddings have one MAJOR advantage over all others and it goes by the name of holy gorgeous views. Honestly, you cannot beat a sunset ceremony overlooking the skyline of New York; especially when that sunset and accompanying wedding are so beautifully captured by Mademoiselle Fiona. It’s one breathtaking image after another showcasing a pastel infused shindig with lovely florals by SPINA and a Tribeca Rooftop backdrop that dreams are made of. See so much more of that gorgeous view right here.

From the Bride… Thinking back on June 10th, 2012, always makes my heart smile. It was truly a perfect wedding and the perfect day for us. It wasn’t perfect because everything went according to plan — in fact, there were quite a lot of hiccups along the way. But the day turned out perfectly because everyone had so much fun, and it was the happiest day for Tony and me. The entire day was relaxed and comfortable — from eating deli sandwiches on the floor with the wedding party before the wedding to running down the stairs with Tony as Mr. and Mrs. Chow, Tony and I were able to enjoy every second of our day.

Before the wedding, Tony and I had our “first look” on cobblestone streets — and after that, we just walked around Tribeca (and got black tar all over on my dress!) while our most talented photographer, Fiona, took photos. Just as we were wrapping up the outdoor portraits, the skies turned completely gray and raindrops started to fall! Somehow, the sky cleared up right before the ceremony and held onto the rain until after the cocktail hour… I am still amazed and extremely thankful for the beautiful sunset we had on the roof! The night flew by as expected — and I have to say my favorite part of my wedding day was being able to see, hug, and do crazy dances with my favorite people! Tony always says it’s a shame that only during weddings can families and friends from all over the world get together and celebrate — but we are SO thankful to have our day to celebrate with everyone we love (in the most beautiful dress I own!)

As for the wedding planning process… let’s just say that you CAN begin your first year of law school AND plan a wedding that rocks! Whenever I was too stressed out about school to plan the wedding, Tony took over and reassured me that every little detail would be taken care of (thankfully, Tony is a film producer and was great with the vendors, who were all incredible to work with). I am so happy to have these beautiful photos to remind us of every little detail and emotion of the day!

Wedding Photography: Mademoiselle Fiona / Second Shooter: Isabelle Selby / Wedding Venue: Tribeca Rooftop in New York, New York / Floral Design: SPINA / Officiant: A Friend / Catering + Wedding Cake: Tribeca Rooftop / Wedding Invitations: Drawing by the Bride + Printing by Minted / Music + DJ: BOK Music / Lighting: Liz Liguori / Photo Booth: We Love Photobooths / Wedding Dress: Judd Waddell / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Hair + Makeup: Michiko Boorberg / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Donna Morgan / Men’s Suits + Ties: J.Crew “Ludlow”

What do you get when you combine a beyond gorgeous bride and groom-to-be, some serious style and the uber-talents of Judy Pak Photography?  Well, lovelies.  You get an NYC engagement session that will not only take.your.breath.away with every last glorious image, but will fill you with sooo much LOVE, you won’t know what to do with yourselves.  Sounds amazing, no?  This, my friends, is what we call e-session perfection and it’s all happening right here.right now in the full gallery.  Join me there for more!

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From Judy Pak Photography… Kelsey is a lover of photography and art. Charlie is the preppy, business type. So what happens when two opposites collide? Magic. True, authentic and undeniable love. Before moving to the Lower East Side, they lived in the West Village … so we hit up both locations for their session. Charlie had me laughing the whole time with his dry humor, and Kelsey is a knock-out with amazing style. I’m so excited for their wedding later this year!

Photography: Judy Pak Photography / Location: New York, New York

I’m in New York about 6 times a year. Maybe more. But the thing is, I fly in and out so quickly for meetings and such, that I never get to pause and really soak up the city that the world loves so very much. So I rely almost exclusively on weddings like this next one to deliver that New York City gorgeousness that a girl craves and to remind myself that in all of its chaos, New York is magic. And when you put Charlotte Jenks Lewis behind the lens, along with a bride that could (and did) stop traffic…well, it’s magic taken to a new level. Click here for so much more.

From the Bride… I wanted a wedding that would capture the true essence of New York City — an elegant and sophisticated affair. The St. Regis overlooks Fifth Avenue and is steps away from where my husband and I met exactly three years earlier. It was the perfect locale for the quintessential New York City wedding I always envisioned. It was also important to both Tommy and me to showcase the beautiful city where we fell in love. The ballroom at the St. Regis boasts gilt chandeliers reflecting true splendor and was the inspiration for many of the wedding details. The luxurious decor provided inspiration for the custom-designed invitations that also featured our monogram — interlocking Gs, representative of our surnames. The blue paper (my something blue…) offset the invitation’s metallic gold details. And it was the invitation that inspired Ron Ben-Israel’s design of the wedding cake.

My absolute favorite part of wedding planning was dress shopping. The pearl and crystal embellishment of the Monique Lhuillier gown complemented the luxury of the venue, and my sparkly Jimmy Choos completed an overall glamorous wedding ensemble! My engagement ring inspired the floral arrangements. I chose shades of white, ivory and cream for my bouquet so the only pop of color was the bright yellow hue of the Graff canary diamond. I also love the idea of white for a wedding. In addition, because the ballroom is so luxurious, I wanted to balance the intricate decor with simple, yet elegant, floral arrangements. I also incorporated the monogram into the floral design by engraving the crystal vases. It was an intimate wedding (only 27 guests since we married on the 27th!), and I wanted to embrace the intimacy of the celebration, so there was an abundance of floating candles for warmth and glow. Every detail came together to create a day filled with indelible memories to last a lifetime.

Wedding Photography: Charlotte Jenks Lewis / Wedding Venue: St. Regis in New York, New York / Floral Design: Atlas Floral Decorators Inc. / Wedding Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes / Wedding Invitations + Menus: Crane & Co. via The Village Invites / Music: Steven Cohen + Chris Loxley of Penguin Music / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bride’s Jewelry: Graff / Bride’s Veil: Tia Mazza / Hair: Yossi Ivgi / Makeup: Luis Rodriguez of Chanel / Groom’s Tuxedo: Ermenegildo Zegna

A sophisticated NYC affair, glam details and a whole lot of HAPPY – now this is what we call the perfect way to kick off a Thursday morning.  And if you are in the mood for some heartwarming moments between an uber-gorgeous bride and groom, well… we have that, too.  Plus, bundles of lush blooms by Flowerful Events, stunning rooftop views and a gallery filled to the very brim with brilliant images captured by Sara Wight Photography.  See them all right here.

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From Sara Wight Photography… Jaclyn and Kevin wanted a quintessentially New York wedding. During their wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan, their guests enjoyed stunning views of the city during the rooftop cocktail hour, as well as equally gorgeous views from the dining room, which was decorated with gorgeous chandeliers and the backdrop of the the city. This lavish event space was complemented by the chic black and white details, such as the escort cards, menus and the cake! Jaclyn and her bridesmaids got ready at the penthouse suite of the Tribeca Grand Hotel, and the couple’s first look was held in their private garden. They was then joined by their wedding party for portraits on the downtown New York City streets, where a local firehouse and the doorways of traditional Tribeca architecture set the scene for these amazing portraits.

Wedding Photography: Sara Wight Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: Tribeca Rooftop in New York, New York / Floral Design: Flowerful Events / Wedding Cake: Audrey’s Fine Baked Goods / Wedding Paper Goods: Panache Printing / Entertainment: Scratch Weddings / Wedding Dress: Amsale / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Hair: La Sorella Bridal / Makeup: Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs / Bridesmaids’ Attire: Alfred Angelo / Groom’s Suit: Nita Fashions / Groomsmen’s Attire: Zara / Getting Ready + First Look Venue: Tribeca Grand Hotel

Prepare to be blown away by each and every jaw-dropping photograph of this stunning wedding from Rabiah Khwaja Gohar. This couple flipped wedding traditions upside-down with a different, yet classic take on a big city wedding at THE most amazing venue, Freemans Restaurant. Who needs a white dress and frills when you have this stunning vintage gown from the 1940s,  gorgeous flowers from VSF, and a day entirely surrounded with candlelight? The best part is, you can see just how much this groom loves his bride in every single photo. See more in the gallery, right here.

From Rabiah Khwaja Gohar… The ceremony and reception were entirely candlelit and so romantic! The stationery was done by the bride herself.

Wedding Photography: Rabiah Khwaja Gohar / Wedding Venue: Freemans Restaurant in New York, New York / Floral Design + Garland: VSF / Wedding Cake: Peels / Wedding Invitations + Graphic Design: Tessa Mulford (The Bride) / Wedding Dress: 1940s Vintage via Annie’s Vintage in London / Bride’s Coat: Vintage / Bride’s Necklace: Satomi Kawakita / Bride’s Earrings: Mociun / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Groom’s Suit + Custom Shirt: Freemans Sporting Club / Groom’s Tie: Saks Fifth Avenue

If the week of weddings has to come to a close, at least we are doing so with the most amazing New York City engagement session from BinaryFlips Photography. It’s perfection and sophistication wrapped up in a giant love fest, and it’s most definitely the best way to send you off into your weekends. Stay cool in the heat and don’t forget to meet back here nice and early Monday AM for another week of stunning soirees! xoxo

The week of gorgeous soirees at a pretty glance:

a super emotional and just as gorgeous Miami highlight film
a Tampa wedding that is so uber romantic you will be blown away
a sweet as can be Rochester soiree filled with so much love
a classically beautiful Pennsylvania affair that will make you happy as can be
a dreamy fête that is oh so romantic in Pennsylvania
a perfect destination wedding in the beautiful Jumby Bay Island sand
a San Antonio fête which we would have done anything for any invite
a most fashionable affair in Vermont that has us all trying on the gown in our minds
a GO-ORGEOUS French Countryside inspired Connecticut soiree

A handful of links we had to share with our favorites:

a perfect DIY for your whimsy affair – cupcake flower lights! via The Adrent Sparrow
a roundup of some super fab bridesmaid dresses via Green Wedding Shoes
a South African wedding that is to freaking die for via 100 Layer Cake

Brides + Grooms to be – Don’t forget about our LBB! This week’s Don’t Miss List spotlights our Little Black Book VIPs who take the stress out of planning your big day. In between saying “Yes!” and exchanging “I do’s,” plan to perfect your soiree with the professionals WE couldn’t live without.

Start your party planning right with the stationer who can set the perfect tone for your wedding. Our Little Black Book has some of the best in the biz, like Tallu-lah or The Left Handed Calligrapher and so many more. Then you will absolutely need a planner to help you organize the rest of your big day plans. You’ll find some pretty amazing planners – Jacki & Jaimeson, Wedding and Event Planners, Kristeen LaBrot Events, Parker Events, One Fine Day, Orange Blossom, Pineapple Productions, among other – to perfect your planning.

If design elements are next on your list, make sure to stop into our LBB. We’ve got some amazing floral designers, event stylists & designers, and rental companies in there.  Brocade Designs, Bustle Events, Emily Carter Floral Designs, FH Weddings & Events, LLC, Great Events Rentals, and Laurel Designs are just a few of the fabulous professionals you can find in our LBB.

And when it comes to capturing your big day, we’ve got you covered there. Whether you’re looking for a phenom photographer – Jennifer Driscoll Photography, Jennifer Lindberg Weddings, Laurel McConnell Photography, Lauren Brooks, Liz Banfield, and Melissa Hayes Photography are all FAB – of a super cinematographer – Visual Masterpiece, Artworks Wedding Cinema, Elysium Productions, and Epic Motion are all top notch – you can find your wedding day pros in our Little Black Book.

Last, but certainly not least, when you visit our LBB you can have your cake and eat it to with cake designers just like Intricate Icings Cake Design!

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It doesn’t get more more modern chic or quintessential New York City than Tribeca Rooftop. Sprinkle some black and white details and a pinch of matching monochrome florals courtesy of Ariston Flowers on top, and you get this city slick  Entwined Studio wedding. Most people tell you your whole life that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but the view from this penthouse is seriously the end all be all of NYC wedding venue views and This is a Love made sure we didn’t miss it (phew), and it’s all here in the full gallery!

From the Bride… Cory and I met nine years ago, right before our first day of classes freshman year at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.  We quickly discovered we grew up not too far from one another and became fast friends. It took about a year and a half for us to start to realize that our friendship was a bit more than that, and since the spring of 2004, we’ve been together. It was only fitting that during our first trip back to campus together as post-graduates, Cory surprised me and proposed. It was the sweetest, most sentimental way to really make our entire relationship come full circle.

We planned our wedding for a little over a year from the time we were engaged. We always knew we wanted a city wedding, so we immediately started looking at venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City. We must have seen 20 venues before we finally made the decision to book TriBeCa rooftop. We were both familiar with the venue because my brother got married there five years ago, but more than that, it really fulfilled Cory’s desire for a modern-looking space, and mine for something that was intrinsically “NYC” but could be made intimate instead not over the top. Since we really wanted the wedding to not only be in NYC, but also feel it, we decided to focus on classic black and white for our main colors. We really wanted the day to feel classic but chic, and I wanted to add my own flair to different elements so it felt personal and customized. We stuck with all-white flowers to help play up the classic theme, but then we had fun mixing up our arrangements for the tables. For the bouquets, I played up the black/white contrast as much as I could. My bouquet was assorted white flowers with several anemones placed throughout. The dark center of the anemones really popped in relation to everything else and drew in the black bridesmaids’ dresses and other black colors in all the photos which I really loved. My dress was definitely classic but modern. In order to have fun and play up the black/white, a friend of mine designed the jeweled crystal belt I wore, which she sewed onto sheer black tulle. I LOVE that belt. It was my favorite accessory and really changed the overall look of the dress. My veil was a bit funky and less traditional, which I also loved.

Aside from all the planning and design, the day itself went perfectly. It was amazing to see it all come together! And I loved the little things about our day that just made it so special and made it about us, such as how we wrote our own vows and shared them with each other during the ceremony; how in lieu of giving favors we donated to Bideawee, the animal shelter here in NYC where we adopted our dog; and how since I’m Israeli, we had an entire Israeli dance set, and the whole place was on the dance floor! There were so many little details that went into the day that now, reflecting back, I’m so happy we paid that close attention to the details (and the big things too) because it’s truly amazing to stand there and watch your vision come to life right in front of you. And to see it happen among your closest friends and family is even more special!

Wedding Photography: Entwined Studio + This is a Love / Wedding Venue: Tribeca Rooftop in New York, New York / Floral Design: Ariston Flowers / Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston (Now Closed) / Bride’s Belt: DIY by a Friend of the Bride / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Groom’s Suit: Mark Russell Clothing

New York City – the magical spot where engagement photo dreams are made. And the master behind this particular dream making sess is Caroline Frost; a woman who knows her way around a camera. From sweet moments in Central Park to a cozy drink at their local watering hole, this couple is bringing us along for the ride and what a pretty one it is. See so much more right here.

From Caroline Frost Photography… Cathryn and Clint’s love story began in the fourth grade.  Sure we all had “boyfriends” and “girlfriends” for a year or two in elementary school, but how many people reunite with theirs over Facebook only to find that they had it right all those years ago!?  That is the case for Cathryn and Clint, who got married in mid June of this year! Though both of these lovebirds hail from Texas, they wanted an engagement session in their current city of residence, New York City, to capture what they love about the Big Apple. From iconic landmarks such as the busy Times Square and Central Park’s Bethesda Terrace to the restaurant “Public,” tiny alleyways and a rustic little bar in Nolita, Cathryn put together an e-session that would capture everything that NYC had offered to them and their love story over the last few years. We photographed their three-hour engagement session one Thursday morning, so at times it almost feels like they are they only ones in the city reflecting that in a city full of people — each one only has eyes for the other.

Photography:  Caroline Frost Photography / Locations: Central Park, Times Square, Freeman’s Alley, Spring Lounge, Nolita, All in New York, New York / Bride’s Dress: Halston Heritage / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin