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Even a Torn ACL Couldn’t Keep This Beautiful Bride Down!

Like a classic fairytale, the love story of Elizabeth and Oliver began at a picturesque castle in the European countryside (it’s true)! Studying abroad, the couple met at Chateau de Schengen in Luxembourg and continued their relationship as seniors in college. Before tying the knot, Elizabeth and Oliver shared many adventures and eventually settled in their Upper West Side apartment, which they now call home. The couple celebrated their “happily ever after” with friends and family at the St. Regis Hotel in New York on April 30, 2016.

Throughout the wedding planning process, Elizabeth and Oliver made sure to include details which reflect their personalities: a trolley to accommodate their colossal wedding party, mismatched bridesmaid dresses (a nod to the bride’s love of fashion), a documentary-style live artist, luggage tag favors/escort cards embossed with their favorite travel quotes, a surprise appearance by Mr. Met (the groom is a die-hard NY Mets fan), and they topped it all off with a Momofuki wedding cake!

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Just weeks before her big day, this beautiful Bride tore her ACL during one of those classic pre-wedding workouts. But determined not to let this hiccup keep her down, she said goodbye to her four inch heels and moved forward. And as seen in these pics by Cody Raisig, that injury was nothing compared to her stunning smiles captured with her new hubby. See it all in our Vault right this way!

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What Girl Doesn’t Dream of a New York Wedding?

From the Bride… Jeff and I got engaged on April 18, 2015, and we started planning our wedding immediately to accommodate an early-spring wedding for the following year. St. Francis Xavier and Tribeca Rooftop were the first big decisions we made, fortuitously inspiring the wedding’s other decisions. Tribeca Rooftop’s expansive views brought out our desire for classic elegance, and St. Francis Xavier’s cathedral-like grandeur influenced our decisions around music, stationery, colors, flowers, and my dress. We didn’t necessarily have a desired theme, but a desired feeling – timeless, regal, elegant; and at the same time, fun, light, and pretty.

There weren’t too many wedding-planning hiccups; however, six weeks prior to the big day, I managed to tear my ACL and meniscus during my wedding-workout regimen. This caused a bit of bridal angst – I had to forget about my super-fit-bride dreams and four inch heels. But it was such an incredible blessing and relief when our wedding day turned out to be one of the prettiest days of the month. From the weather to the ceremony, and to our guests who came from near and far, Jeff and I couldn’t have dreamt a better day. While we can’t relive our wedding day, the pictures and videos that Cody Raisig Photography and videography team Visual Poets help us remember the details and feel. We are so grateful to them, as well as our other vendors, for helping us piece together our dream day.

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What girl doesn’t dream of a boat house wedding?! Thankfully this lovely celebration from CLY BY MATTHEW has made all of our daydreams come true, and we’ve got every bit of it waiting for you pine over in The Vault!

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From The Bride…We met for the first time in organic chemistry lab class at Columbia University in New York City. We instantaneously became best friends and spent endless hours studying together in the library, both studying engineering while aspiring to become doctors. After all that time spent together as friends, David started falling for me and wanted to be more than just friends. I initially resisted him as I did not want to lose our friendship; yet it didn’t take long for me to see something more than just a friend in David too.

After we started dating, we soon started our long-distance relationship across the country: David staying in New Jersey for his medical school, and me moving to Los Angeles, California for my medical school. Our relationship strengthened even more through 4 years of many transcontinental flights and face time conversations. I finally moved back to the East Coast for my surgical residency while David started his internal medicine residency in the Bronx, and 2 years into our residency, on our vacation to Newport, RI, David got down on his knees by this beautiful light house at the sunset time. He proposed with a book of handwritten letters with pictures all the way from the beginning of our relationship.

We always knew that we wanted a wedding in New York City where we first met. As soon as I saw the picture of the Boathouse at Prospect Park, I could picture our perfect wedding in it with the ceremony by the water and the reception to be followed in this beautiful Beaux-Art building. Once the venue was set, the rest of the wedding planning was pretty straight forward, especially when my very own sister is a custom wedding dress designer, Olivia Hwang, who has already offered to make my wedding dresses as soon as I was engaged. She designed a gorgeous formfitting dress with French lace for the ceremony with every detail I wanted in it. For the reception, she designed more light, free flowing, sequin dress with sparkly details so I could dance in it all night long. Another important factor in my wedding was about photography which will capture all the memories for me. I had hard time choosing a photographer for my event but as soon as I found out of Matthew Ree of CLY BY MATTHEW, it was instant decision making process. It’s so great to have such artistic and genuine approach of the photographer in my wedding and he captured more than the memory of our event!

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Bright + Cheery Modern Loft Wedding in the City

If you happen to love a modern, sleek city wedding and don’t shy away from a bright pop of color, this wedding day just might be your new best friend. Coral charm peonies stole the floral design show and perfectly offset the all-white loft space for both the ceremony and reception. High fives to Kelly Kollar for a stunning gallery that’s all at your fingertips inside The Vault.

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From the couple… We live in the East Village/Alphabet City in New York and we got engaged down the street from our apartment in a community garden where the groom is a volunteer member. When it came time to research venues and pick a date, we loved the idea of a springtime celebration in the city – we hoped that our friends and family would be shedding their winter coats, loosening up into spring, and feeling festive and ready to party!

We held our ceremony and reception in mid-April at Studio 450, an all-white loft space with glossy floors, walls of windows, and great views of the city. We didn’t have a specific theme in mind, but in retrospect, the wedding turned out to be somewhat garden-inspired. We wanted the wedding to be simple and elegant with a festive dose of formality to reflect the city setting, but also relaxed and fun. I looked at lots of photos online for inspiration, but ultimately our main wedding planning strategy was to pick great vendors, trust their advice, and let them do what they do best.

Each and every one of our vendors did an incredible job, especially the incomparable Yen and Gary of Real Food Catering who not only took care of all of the fabulous food but also seamlessly pulled the entire day together. Our wedding day was perfect and we are so thankful to our fabulous photographer, Kelly Kollar, for capturing the mood and energy of the day.

We ended up getting gorgeous weather – it was warm and sunny and almost 70 degrees. The “getting ready” part of the day at the Eventi Hotel was laid-back and fun. We did a “first look” at Studio 450 and took photos before the ceremony. The ceremony was short but pretty emotional. We were surrounded by cherry blossom branches,the space was flooded with light, and it felt totally ethereal. One of our favorite details of the day was the flowers (especially all the coral charm peonies!) by our amazing floral designer, Doan Ly. We also particularly loved the calligraphy by Julia Bez for our invitation envelopes, table numbers, place cards, day-of signs, and of course the large mirror at Studio 450 with hand painted guest names and table assignments.

Our cocktail hour took place outside on the terrace as the sun was setting, and we had dinner and dancing downstairs in the space where the ceremony had taken place. We absolutely loved the Silver Arrow Band. At one point, while the band performed “At Last” by Etta James, we looked around the dance floor and noticed that some people had actually stopped dancing to face the stage concert-style and just watch the vocalists sing.

Ultimately, however, the best part of our wedding was simply being surrounded by our family and friends. Thanks to our wonderful vendors, we were truly able to savor the experience and enjoy the day.

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This time of year Spring seems like a lifetime away, but one peek at this wedding from Kate Ignatowski Photography and it officially can’t come soon enough. Between the cherry blossom blooms and the ‘maids dressed in soft pink gowns by Joanna August, it’s a joyful ode to the Springtime season and there’s lots more this way.

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Say Hello to the Peplum Dress of Your Dreams

From Kate Ignatowski Photography…Margalit was thoughtful about every detail. She worked with a handful of select artists and then applied her expertise from working in the advertising industry to perfectly pull everything together. The result was a seamless, beautiful event that was a dream to photograph. On top of all the pretty, Margalit and Zach are an absolute joy to be around. Their happiness and excitement is contagious, and I love how they are beaming in every capture.

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When it came to finding the perfect gown for her Big Day, this beautiful bride wasn’t about to settle. Nope, she tried on no less than 60 (yes, 60!) stunning frocks and when she put on this breathtaking Steven Birnbaum number, well… let’s just say she found “the one.” From the sleek and sophisticated silhouette to the sweet peplum detail, it was the perfect complement to a day that was classic meets modern in all of the right ways. See it captured beautifully by Alexandra Meseke in THE VAULT.

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From Alexandra Meseke Photography… Shannon and James are the kind of couple you dream for and pray for as a wedding photographer. This was one of those working relationships that was just kismet or meant to be.

Every detail of Shannon and Jame’s beautiful wedding was flawless and represented them so perfectly. But more importantly these two are some of the kindest and most generous people the world has to offer.

We took so many pictures that day, and it could have been stressful, but we had so much fun every step of the way with these two and the wonderful support system they had surrounding them.

From the Bride… James and I had always talked about being married in a church and when we visited the restored Hotel at the Lafayette in downtown Buffalo, we knew it was the perfect place to host the reception. It has beautiful high ceilings, lots of light and character, and was spacious enough for our guests to mingle comfortably and dance the night away. We were so thrilled to be sharing our love with all of our family and friends and wanted our special day to be one that was unforgettable!

Our color palette was a mix of ivory, soft gray and pale blush. I chose neutral colors to go along with the brightness and ornate details of our church and reception venue. I would describe our style vision as classically elegant and simple, with a contemporary twist. From my dress to our unique refurbished hotel venue, we kept true to our vision.

My favorite DIY element was the stationery designed by my groom. This included the save-the-dates, invitations, welcome bag inserts, ceremony programs, place cards, table numbers, etc. He put so much thought and detail into creating all of the pieces, and everything reflected us as a couple and the style of our special day.

This is a tough to choose, but my favorite moment was when the church doors opened and I saw James for the first time. I had dreamed of that moment since I met him. There was never a doubt in our minds that we wanted to wait to see each other until the ceremony, and it was better than I could have ever imagined. I shed many happy tears while walking down the aisle to meet him that day.

I was so excited to incorporate spring flowers into our day. I carried white peonies, silver brunia and dusty miller. The bridesmaid bouquets were full of pink and peach garden roses, greenery, silver brunia and dusty miller. The reception centerpieces were a mix of beautiful spring flowers in blush, peach and ivory. We placed open white tulips in hobnail vases on the cocktail tables and baby’s breath adorned the place card table and backs of the head table chairs.

I loved my dress so much because it wasn’t like anything I had seen before and reflected my personal style so perfectly. It was very simple and elegant, but the peplum gave it a fun and contemporary twist. I tried on about 60 dresses and as soon as I stepped into my dress, I knew it was the one I would marry James in.

We wanted to find a way to incorporate our beloved chocolate lab, Rhys, into our wedding, as he is such an integral part of our lives together. We decided to do that with our favors! At each place setting was a cutout cookie of a chocolate lab wrapped in a cellophane bag with a sticker on the back (designed by the groom) explaining that we were making a donation for each guest to a local animal shelter. The cookies were not only so adorable, but delicious too, and we were thrilled that we could help an amazing cause that is so near and dear to our hearts.

Our beautiful and delicious wedding cake was made by a home baker in the area, Carly Richter. We did several cake tastings and she was by far our favorite – her buttercream frosting is so light and airy, just like whipped cream!

One piece of advice I would give to future brides is just to truly enjoy and take it all in – you deserve it! Look around at all of your guests and think about how important they are to you. Take in how much you love your significant other and how incredible you feel that day.

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I’m just going to come out and say it: Private estate weddings our my weakness. Reason being? We get to see some on the most incredible homes transformed into venues and that in and of itself is totally inspiring. Add in the talented Elena Wolfe behind the lens, and well it’s downright perfection. See it all in The Vault!

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Tomorrow or 200 Years From Now, This Wedding Will Always Be Timeless

From The Bride…Trey and I met in college at the University of Florida at a 4th of July get together. He was about to graduate and I was just beginning there. Our relationship continued throughout my college career. Although we were long distance, he would travel each weekend to come visit.

He proposed just before Christmas while I was working on my master’s degree. We went back and forth on what kind of wedding we wanted. We started to plan the traditional big 200 person wedding but it became just too overwhelming and stressful. We decided that wedding planning should be something we enjoy and savor since we only get to do it once and we needed to change our plans to make it something we had fun doing.

After LOTS and LOTS of ideas and consideration we were so torn – Do we elope in a fun place like Europe or a beautiful island or do invite immediate family? I spoke to my aunt who lives in Southampton and she suggested us having an intimate family wedding in her home – that way we could have the people we love most, and have it a “destination wedding” but not too far away.. We immediately fell in love with the idea and started planning from afar.

We began planning at the end of August and set our date for the 21st of November, just before Thanksgiving. While research began online and with the help of recommendations from my aunt, a local, we quickly realized we needed to schedule a trip up to the Hamptons to meet with vendors and wrap our head around all of our ideas a little bit better. We went up for a long weekend in September and met with vendors and started to put our ideas into motion. From that point on the rest of the planning was done via email or phone and it worked out perfectly!

The wedding was everything we could have dreamed of and more. We got married by the fireplace in front of 16 of our loved ones. There was a lovely candle tribute to my mother who has passed away. The night included dancing, toasts, delicious food, and great conversation. It was truly the most special night of our lives. If we could do it over, we wouldn’t change a thing.

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Instead of forcing a trendy (and potentially risky) style or design choice, these two knew what they liked and ran with it for their NYC wedding. And so their celebration was classic, refined, timeless, just like the “old souls” that they are. And in my eyes, I’d call that a pretty stylish success. Ashley Bartoletti captured it all – from the bouquets of roses to their stunning smiles. See it all in our Vault right here!

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A Glamping Inspo Sesh with a Sweet Side of Boho

From the Bride… There was one word that consistently came up during wedding planning and it was “classic.” From the day we started planning our special day we wanted a timeless event that paid homage to New York City, the city where my husband and I met and would begin our married life together. We knew we were a perfect match from our first coffee date. We were two youthful 30-somethings with older, traditional souls. Lovers of hand written correspondence, early evenings and a nice glass of cabernet… we knew classic and traditional (yet not stuffy) was our ideal way to celebrate our special day.

I am originally from New York and most of my extended family resides in the New York / Tri-State area. My husband’s family is from the West Coast, particularly San Francisco and Sonoma County. Quite frankly, the variety of guests from each coast was energizing as we were able to showcase “our” city to those from out of town while also providing an iconic New York experience to our local family and friends.

We chose a classic venue on Central Park West, the New York Athletic Club, which was a bit of serendipity as Dan and I met in the sports industry. We fell in love with the exterior balconies overlooking Central Park and the gilded gold elevator doors. There was just something special about the venue and the unique, traditional details. The tradition complemented our theme quite nicely. We opted for a white, off-white, gold and blush color palette. We chose elegant fonts and a double thick cotton paper invitation to allow for painted gold edging on each individual stationery piece. Each and every ornate detail of the wedding was carefully selected as we wove our theme throughout the planning process from the save the date to rehearsal dinner to wedding day.

Our florist was exceptional, everything from large scale entrance pieces and willowed, grandiose vases to a soft, intimate dinner atmosphere in a fully candlelit room.

The wedding dress shopping experience was just that… a truly lovely experience! Everyone says that finding a dress is frantic and exhausting however this was far from the truth. It was enjoyable, extremely calm and ended with champagne! My mom, my sister and I went to Kleinfeld’s in Manhattan on an early Saturday morning. It was such a welcoming experience as we were greeted by one of the stylists seen on their popular TV show, and picked the dress immediately. I must say we went in prepared, as usual, with an idea of the exact dress we wanted! After dress shopping, we went to brunch on the Westside of the city where we enjoyed mimosas and girl talk. It was a memorable day for me, especially to have my mom and sister with me throughout the entire wedding planning process.

My husband and I had the most amazing wedding day filled with family from coast to coast, fantastic music, and stunning views of Central Park. As we looked around the room, we had somehow created a scene from a movie. With the gentlemen in black, classic bowtie tuxedos and the guests dancing to a brass filled 12-piece band we were filled with happiness and joy. We hope looking back on the stunning pictures our photographer captured that one will never be able to tell exactly the year or decade… one would simply see a timeless, elegant and special day filled with love and family. This day and the memories made will forever stay with us as we embark on our life together as a newly married couple!

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There’s glamping… and then there’s this glamping inspiration sesh with a big ol’ side of wedding. Think a talented team of vendors, a totally unique + unbelievable pretty theme and boho details aplenty and you are sooo on the right track. From the stunning Firelight Camps locale to the beautiful blooms from Stacy K Floral to gorgeous captures from Alexandra Elise Photography, you’ll be pinning your hearts out (trust us) right here in THE VAULT.

From Stacy K Floral… What a gem that the Finger Lakes has a wonderful location in the heart of Ithaca. This Firelight Camps styled shoot was shot entirely on medium format film which helps to give it that dreamy enchanting look by Alexandra Elise Photography. The creative collaboration was inspired by the hand painted silk scarves and skirts designed by Louelle Design Studio. The color and patterns custom created for the bride and bridesmaids inspired the color scheme.

Firelight Camps was the perfect setting for the organic feel we were striving for to highlight these skirt designs. The invitations rested perfectly upon the Petunia Rose china. Coral peonies, king proteas,and textural greens and blooms helped highlight all of the other amazing creations. The final piece to really bring it all together was the New Mexican turquoise heirloom jewelry.

We started our shoot with an intimate tablescape off the back deck with gorgeous natural light illuminating the entire area. Then we walked out back to the Buttermilk Falls trail to continue our shoot in the lush greenery. There is such a sense of calm at Firelight with the crackling of the fire and the birds chirping. What better way to celebrate your wedding than at a glamping destination in the Finger Lakes where you can have your ceremony & reception right on-site– minutes from Buttermilk Falls– and also have your closest family and friends stay on site to continue the celebration!

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1950’s Style Wedding Every Vintage Bride Will Love

At first glance, you might assume this wedding is from decades past. But sure enough, it’s a modern day affair inspired by 1950’s, Mad Men style charm. The bride opted for a nontraditional silhouette paired with the prettiest hat veil and nailed the vintage chic look to a T. See it all in The Vault from L&L Style Photo.

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From The Bride…What did you envision your wedding being prior to planning?

We definitely wanted a more intimate wedding and something that reflected our values as a couple. We chose a forager’s theme because we first met at a foraging event. We shared a little bit of our world on that special evening – from the food, which was vegetarian and vegan to the instax photos, which shared our love for all things analog and old-school.

What was your color palette and your style vision?

For the color, we chose lots of green with splashes of white and crimson flowers. The white and green complimented the venue, which had a 1950s, mad-men era charm to it. In terms of style, we wanted something alternative but classic at the same time. We didn’t want to spend too much energy with the minute details that others were convincing us were absolutely necessary but weren’t important to us.

What unique elements or DIY details did you include?

Our DIY scattered fruits and nuts arrangements (consistent with the forager’s theme) by my maid-of-honor and our playful, culturally themed children’s table.

What was your favorite moment? Your favorite crafted detail?

I wanted to create a signature scent for my wedding. We used 20 Diptyque Baies candles and it was definitely worth the splurge. When we entered the dining room, guests were greeted with the smell of Baies – it was truly amazing.

Tell us about your flowers, your gown, your favors, your cake, etc.

Our flowers were sourced by our floral designer, Colie Colleen of Flowerscout – she’s so talented! She works with local flower farms in the Hudson Valley to offer an array of locally sourced seasonal flowers for all her clients. I have an aversion to big clusters of flowers and she was able to create these amazing arrangements that were truly organic and represented the natural greenery of a garden. My gown was self-designed after it was purchased from Net-a-Porter. I worked closely with Ignacio, my tailor, to create the classic 1950s silhouette. He’s the industry’s best kept secret and has done alteration work for Chanel for years now. I don’t like traditional veils, so I went with a hat instead. Shoes – I’m all about comfort and moving around, so I had to switch to sneakers in the middle of the night (totally unplanned). I’ve had those sneakers for years and they’re over-worn, but they’re super comfortable and perfect for dancing away in the night. We didn’t have wedding favors, but guests were encouraged to take home the Baie candles.

What is one piece of advice that you could give brides-to-be?

I was all about everything being perfect, but one thing I would do differently is to relax and just enjoy the process. Everything planned and unplanned will be awesome in the end. AND…don’t forget to ask your local talent (friends, family, etc.) for help.

If you’re looking to inject a bit of modern romance into your upcoming celebration, here you go. The ultimate wedding inspiration dreamed up by CCL Weddings And Events that you’ll want to share with your vendors pronto. From the lucite invitation, to the skyline ceremony, Ruth Eileen Photography has captured it all to share and we’ve got it waiting for you in The Vault!

From CCL Weddings And Events…With a view of a skyline like this, the W Loft in Brooklyn is a minimalist space that naturally captures the beauty of New York amidst the hustle and bustle. For this styled shoot we featured elements such as marble, plexiglass and gold accents to represent the classic, modern bride who loves timeless styling and contemporary elements.

We wanted the reception table to be more than a table with a linen so we teamed up with Taylor Creative for their glass tabletop. Their leather benches and plexiglass armchairs were stunning with the table! Marble accents and gold dinnerware graced the furniture from Taylor Creative, while Wild Floral Designs brought life to the shoot by incorporating loosely gathered palm leaves into the florals. They also created an impeccable arch that was intentionally not connected to truly accent and frame the skyline behind the ceremony altar. Along with the leather benches used for seating and plexiglass boxes filled with fauna, the ceremony space was designed to have a clean look because the couple and the cityscape would be the signature touch to the overall look of the wedding. The model wore a jaw dropping gown from Sarah Seven, embodying nothing short of elegance. Sugar Couture designed and created a stylish marble cake to match the theme of the shoot. Small Paper Co designed a stunning invitation suite produced by Aether Workshop with an acrylic invitation and a gold mirrored backing. Any wedding event wouldn’t be complete without “his” and “hers” cocktails with custom cocktail stirrers designed and created by Letters to You that read “bottoms up” and “l’chaim.” Our team could not have created such a spectacular shoot without the help of all the talented vendors who made it all possible!

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Glam Meets Gatsby For This Romantic Mansion Wedding

I’m not surprised this Bride has a background in fashion – just take one look at that dress! But the glamour didn’t stop there – it continued throughout her Gatsby-inspired celebration – and Ciro Photography captured it all! Head to our Vault to see all the dress pics and more from this Long Island summer soirée!

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From the Bride… Moses and I have known each other since high school, but our story really started after college. Superbowl ’93 and ’94 rivals brought us back together, after many conversations of who has the better team. Go Bills!

Before getting engaged, I never imagined what my dream wedding would be like. Moses and I both have a love for 1920’s Gatsby fashion, so we knew we wanted our wedding to have that feel. We did a lot searching online for the perfect venue and after many visits to other venues, we finally found the Bourne Mansion. The Bourne Mansion used to be the Singer (sewing) family’s mansion and since I went to school for fashion in New York City and we wanted our wedding to feel like a big Gatsby party, it was a perfect match.

Getting married in New York opened up our options to some amazing vendors. First, our band, the East Coast from OmniPop Talent Group. OmniPop Talent Group was so great to deal with, extremely communicative and made the process incredibly easy and the East Coast band made our wedding! We got so many compliments and praise about their performance. Secondly, our florist, Flowers By Brian, made our venue come to life. The arrangements were stunningly beautiful. Last but certainly not least, our photographer, Rich Ciro from Ciro Photography who captured our day so beautifully. As we were going through each picture we were brought back to the moment and got to relive the day! We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. His attention to detail in refining every single picture is amazing. And not to mention the thoughtfulness and artwork that was brought to each picture.

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WHAT: NST Pictures is giving away an all-inclusive wedding cinematography package to one lucky couple! The package includes full day coverage with two cinematographers, a trailer film, a feature film, a rough cut of your ceremony, first dances and toasts, USB copies and HD digital film links!

HOW: To enter, and for all terms and conditions, CLICK HERE. Good luck, lovelies! xo

Find “The One” at the Kelly Faetanini Trunk Show at Gabriella New York

Guys, you probably already know by now that we are big, big fans of Gabriella New York, because, well… we shout it from the rooftops whenever we can. And on August 25th – 28th, we’re celebrating even more than usual with a Kelly Faetanini Trunk Show that will blow your mind with one stunning gown after another. Seriously. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store.

Known for her feminine details and elegant silhouettes that are the epitome of classic with a modern twist, Kelly Faetanini’s 2017 Spring Collection is everything you’ve ever wanted… and so much more. Think intricate customizable beading, detachable necklines and special corsetry technology that will guarantee the PERFECT fit. From gowns featuring golden details to fairytale-esque ombre hues to sassy fit and flares, Kelly Faetanini knows just how to make you stand out on your Big Day. We love that.

Found exclusively at Gabriella New York, Kelly Faetanini’s Spring 2017 Collection will most definitely have the gown of your dreams. Contact Gabriella New York to book your Trunk Show appointment and don’t forget that you’ll receive a 10% Trunk Show Discount, plus see the new collection in its entirety. It’s going to be awesome.

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This Wedding Obsessed Bride Pulled Off the Ultimate Celebration

This stunning bride knows exactly what she’s doing. Wedding obsessed since childhood, she’s known all along that her Big Day would be something special. And you know what? She was right – from the beautiful blooms from AvaFlora to the breathtaking Garrison locale to the handsome love of her life waiting for her at the end of the aisle. See it all captured by Kelsey Combe in THE VAULT, then press play on the sweet film from First Day Films below.

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From the Bride… Although we knew we wanted a reasonably long engagement (21 months) I couldn’t help myself but to dive into wedding planning as soon as we got engaged. I read Style Me Pretty daily even before our engagement but after, the addiction was real! I am definitely one of those girls that just loves weddings. My grandma used to sketch me wedding dresses on the back of napkins when I was little. So, it makes sense that I had a pretty specific vision of what I wanted our day to be from the beginning; a really fun party for our family and friends in a beautiful setting.

I knew I wanted a classic, romantic feel for our wedding and as soon as we visited The Garrison, we knew it would be the perfect place to make my vision a reality. We did not have an unlimited budget by any means, so that meant prioritizing what was most important to us. The first thing being, of course, photography. As soon as I found Kelsey Combe’s work (through SMP of course), I knew she would be the perfect person to capture our day. We could not have made a better choice. Not only is her work absolutely stunning, she is a dream to work with and I feel lucky to now consider her a friend. The next thing on the list was flowers. As soon as I walked into Lori Orlando of AvaFlora’s store, I knew she would be a perfect fit. She not only completely understood my vision, she thought of details that ended up being my favorite of the day that I never would have thought of on my own.

Focusing on the naturally beautiful surroundings of our venue, we wanted the decor to feel like it enhanced the setting. We decided on a palette of white, cream, champagne and plenty of gold accents. Lori used a combination of garden roses, tea roses, ranunculus and peonies with accents of greenery arranged organically for both the bouquets and centerpieces. She also created lush foliage garlands for our escort card table and sweetheart table. Gold mercury glass and vintage brass candle holders added a touch of glamour and the candle light created a warm, romantic atmosphere as the sun went down. Possibly my favorite thing that Lori designed was our chuppah. Our venue has a stunning structure already in place, but we wanted to make it our own. Lori used light florals and foliage to create a romantic and garden-esque look that organically flowed with the vines of the structure and was just as breathtaking as the view of the Hudson River behind it.

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Local + Seasonal Summer Wedding on the Waterfront

There are weddings, and then there are weddings. The latter? A stunning celebration captured by the incomparable Kathi Littwin Photography with second shooter Miana Jun. Complete with mismatched bridesmaid dresses and incredible florals, we’ve got it all waiting for you in The Vault!

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A Modern + Minialist Wedding Perfect for Two Artists

From Kathi Littwin Photography…I loved the simple approach that the couple had, never over the top but stunning when it all came together. The floral design was gorgeous. The individual bridesmaid dresses were striking as was the bride’s Oscar De La Renta gown, with an amazing train. It was a beautiful wedding, with a delicious menu, that felt true to the couple.

From The Bride…The girls used all different designers. My only request to the girls was to choose a long grey gown. I wanted to make sure they each felt comfortable in what they were wearing and that the dress reflected their own personal style.

For a story, this isn’t necessarily my strong suit. Jeremy and I are not the type to “over theme” anything- he wanted a great band and I wanted amazing flowers. Given that we met in Manhattan and both love nature, we thought the Wainwright House would be the perfect venue to reflect our love for city culture as well as the outdoors. We wanted to focus around local and seasonal- everything from the vendors we used to the summer themed menu and floral varietals. The most important part of the day was for our guests to feel at home and to enjoy an evening together with a delicious summer themed menu and great music in a warm, inviting ambiance. Having our families all together made for the most perfect wedding day. We truly felt so blessed to have everyone together for our special day!

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I don’t know about you, but this intimate NYC wedding is giving me all the feels. Captured by Caroline Yoon Fine Art Photography, it;s an artist inspired ceremony that’s sure to surprise. From the minimal details, to the turkish towel favors, we’ve got it all waiting for you to favorite via The Vault!

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From Caroline Yoon Fine Art Photography…Bernadette and Andrew are both artists who reside in Brooklyn. They made the decision to have a romantic elopement in Houston, Texas with just their families and throw a reception party in NYC to celebrate with their friends. The party was a great reflection of their style. Bernadette had a clear vision for her party to be minimal, classic, and cool. She had a jazz band, signature cocktails, turkish towels as favors for the guests, and a cake table with three elegant cakes. Fox Fodder Farm provided the stunning florals, and the sprig of jasmine upon each place card and napkin was a lovely touch. It was a joy to photograph this intimate reception and all the beautiful details.

Sweet Summer Elopement in New York City

I love love love New York, and just when I thought that the love I had for the Big Apple couldn’t possibly get any bigger, this wedding from Die Hochzeitsfotografen comes along. An intimate elopement complete with a park ceremony and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, we’ve got it all waiting for you in The Vault!

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From Die Hochzeitsfotografen…We were thrilled when Romina & Daniel asked us to come with them to photograph and film their intimate New York elopement in June. We are from Germany and Romina and Daniel, who live in Munich, love to travel. After Daniel proposed in Hawaii 2015, their biggest dream was an intimate elopement in one of their favorite cities: New York. Together with the wedding planner Erol they planned and organized everything. The wedding day started in the very stylish “Boro Hotel” in Queens, where they both got styled and got ready. They decided to read their intimate wedding vows before the ceremony, and this was such a touching and beautiful moment. Even though it was raining we drove to central park, Romina & Daniel didn’t mind and were so excited to get married in a few minutes. The ceremony took place under the ladies pavilion. It was so emotional, the rain stopped and the sun came out and we were so happy to be there exactly in the moment to capture the love of two special people. After the ceremony we took some images in Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo, and we had a stunning sundown with the amazing view of Manhattan skyline. It was more than perfect.

From The Bride…We wanted our wedding to be just about us and our love, a commitment between two people, that is why we decided to elope. It was important for us to enjoy “our day” together and make it a romantic, extraordinary and a memorable experience. New York was one of our first destinations we fell in love with and so this city seemed perfect!

Through social media we found our wedding planner and most important our photographers Angelika and Artur of Die Hochzeitsfotografen, who captured every moment for our family and friends at home! An intimate wedding allowed us to do everything we wanted to do, without worrying about everyone else. After exchanging our vows at Central Park, we had a quick hotdog break, took some beautiful pictures at the Brooklyn Bridge, enjoyed the sunset at Dumbo and let the evening fade out with an amazing dinner at Eleven Madison Park.

Spending our day together in NYC -just the two of us- was absolutely magical and something we will remember and cherish the rest of our lives! Now we are thrilled and looking forward to share all these special moments with our loved ones at our after wedding BBQ in August.

When you propose at the foot of Manawaiopuna Falls (aka the Jurassic Park waterfalls) you set the stage for one epic adventure – and that’s exactly what these two began, when they first met at a friend’s wedding and then a little later, when she proclaimed YES at those falls. Angela Newton Roy captured their “I do’s” and the results? Picture perfect. See them all in our Vault and get ready to start pinning some of the best bridesmaids’ dresses I’ve seen in awhile!

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From Bride… Ryan, a former FDNY firefighter and current Clarkstown police officer and I, a financial software account manager at Bloomberg, met in September 2012 at a mutual friend’s wedding. From the moment we met, we were inseparable. Sharing a love of music, Crossfit and travel, we spent the next year going to concerts, working out and exploring new places. In December 2013, Ryan proposed to me at the foot of the Manawaiopuna Falls (aka the Jurassic Park waterfall) in Kauai. We spent the next year and a half planning our dream wedding.

Finding a venue to accommodate the 325 guests was a task in itself. However, once we laid our eyes on the tented ballroom at West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY, we knew this was the perfect venue for us. We wanted the wedding to embody fun elegance and that was exactly what we achieved.

The theme of fun elegance played out in my beaded lace dress, Ryan’s custom midnight blue tux (with mustache lining, of course), the blush tones of the garden roses, dahlias, succulents and scabiosa pods, combined with gold accents throughout and music from the one of a kind Nerds, the day was everything we dreamed of and more. Followed by a spectacular honeymoon to Australia, New Zealand and Bora Bora, we were ready to begin our new life together and look forward to what the future has to offer!

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I’m just going to come out and say it, this wedding is everything! So much so that I would consider getting married all over again just so I can replicate the pretty Brushfire Photography captured. Complete with an intimate ceremony and totally chic details, we’ve got it all waiting for you in The Vault!

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