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From the Bride…Daniel and I met four summers ago through mutual friends in Montauk, New York. We began spending time at all the local venues, such as Surf Lodge, Rushmeyer’s, and Navy Beach. His charismatic charm and sarcastic humor immediately drew me to him. Being that we both lived in Manhattan, our romance began to florish through the Fall. I woke up two years later to a surprise note on my nightstand saying to “pack a bag, we were going on a special trip”. We jumped in the car and ended up at Wolffer Vineyard in BridgeHampton, New York . After a little wine tasting, Daniel asked me to go for a walk in the Vineyard…I turned around to see him on one knee asking me to marry him, and to my surprise a photographer hidden in the bushes!! We spent the rest of the romantic weekend at Topping Rose House in Bridgehamtpon . Daniel and I immediately knew the Wedding had to be in Montauk, where we had spent the past three summers together. The next day we toured the Montauk Yacht Club, where my family had spent many summers boating. The wedding was immediately booked that day and the fun planning began!!!

Even though Daniel and I met in Montauk during the Summer time, the Fall has always been our favorite season. Pumpkins, fall leaves, drinking warm apple cider in front of a fire will always feel like home to us. Driving out to Montauk on Route 27 and passing farm stands were the inspiration behind their wedding. We looked for deep burnt orange, grays, pewter and copper. Dusty millers and succulents, gilded copper pumpkins, burnt orange calla lilies and dalhias all helped pull together the warm feel of the Fall out East. Daniel and I loved the cozy feel of candles and used white lanterns to bring in a nautical Montauk feel.

As they guests walked into the Ceremony, they were greeted by cartoon illustrations of our bridal party, including our Maltese puppy, Dolce. Small pins were set on a table, saying “Team Bride” and “Team Groom” for guests to wear as funny conversation starters. Personalized Mad libs were on each chair for guests to fill out as they waiting for the Bridal party to walk down the aisle. Satin and lace wands with small bells were also handed out for guests to wave as we walked back down the aisle as husband and wife.

The sun shinned throughout our special day and we wanted a sunset cocktail hour. Baskets were filled with ivory and charcoal gray pashmina’s to help keep the ladies warm. Soft blankets were laid on each of the couches outside for guests to wrap around them as they sipped on pumpkin spiced martini’s mixed by the Yacht Club’s Mixologist.

After we were announced as “Mr. and Mrs.” we immediately went into our first dance, “Running on Faith” by Eric Clapton. Although the more upbeat sounds by our DJ and guests waving their “Lauren and Daniel” glow sticks were memorable, we are most fond of our moment dancing for the first time as husband and wife. Speeches made by the two Matrons of Honor and the Groom’s Best Man, brought tears to both of our eyes and reminded us of how lucky we were to be surrounded by so much love and support from family and friends.

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You guys, this week we went to a dog wedding. You read right – a dog wedding. And let me tell you, when two Instagram starlets (who just happen to be pups) tie the knot, it’s serious business. Think a glamorous NYC affair complete with final fluffs and an official first look. Betsi Ewing Studio snapped every moment of the ToastMeetsWorld™ + FriendsofFinn celebration, including a Marchesa gown for the bride and celebrity guest sightings through the night. More inside THE VAULT!

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Modern Barn Wedding with Chic Egg Invites

You see, I kinda have this major love affair for all things paper and I’ve seen my fair share. So it’s safe to say that in order to seriously WOW me, it needs to be pretty fabulous. And well, Gourmet Invitations did just that with this beyond creative invitation – complete with an egg to open! But this was just the beginning to a full blown chic and modern bash, captured by Brian Dorsey Studios and Love In Progress. See the invite that has hold of my heart and every other delightful detail in our VAULT right this way!

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From Gourmet Invitations… Diana and Parag are foodies and loved the restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocatino Hills, New York. Although they are city through and through, this location reflected their unique personalities. From the Blue Hill website: Sourcing from the surrounding fields and pasture, as well as other local farms, Blue Hill at Stone Barns highlights the abundant resources of the Hudson Valley. There are no menus at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Instead, guests are offered the multi-taste Grazing, Rooting, Pecking menu featuring the best offerings from the field and market.”

Modern is Diana and Parag’s style. We had the challenge of creating pieces that reflected their style and personality but combining the rustic location of the wedding and reception. For their Save the Dates, they had received a mirror invitation and they loved the idea of doing something similar. We designed a clover quatrefoil motif and combined this with a very modern and clean text. Ivory ink was used on the large square mirror. Each Save the Date was mailed in a tone on tone foil printed sleeve and just hinted at the invitations that were to come next.

Diana had the idea to send personal notes inside of blown out chicken eggs. We took this idea and ran with it. Custom made boxes were the only way to send eggs and we designed a quatrefoil pattern and printed it with silver foil. When the boxes were opened, the guest immediately found the ultra-thick invitation that was embossed with silver foil. But the really surprise was underneath the invitation. The box was divided into two sections – one that held the RSVP card and envelope, and the other that held a nest. We handmade each nest and then put personal handwritten notes to the guest inside hollowed out blue chicken eggs! A small trifold note was printed in silver with the instructions to “Crack Open” and gave a little explanation about the numerous chickens and other animals that are raised at Stone Barns. We attached it to the nest with a white head stick pin.

For the reception, all of the paper was designed with the very modern look and style of the invitations. Tiny lanterns served as escort cards for the guests to carry after sundown to the reception. Custom gift boxes were made with their quatrefoil pattern. Even custom milk and donut holders were made as a good night gift for the guests. One of our favorite pieces to design was their 10 page book-style program with sketches of their two dogs – Bentley and Coco.But the surprises didn’t stop there for all of the guests. The thank you cards were actually gifts of custom acrylic magnetic frames printed with their silver pattern and thank you messages from Bentley and Coco!

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If you have yet to discover your wedding style, take a second get the inspiration wheels turning in The Vault. And if you happen to find yourself falling into the rustic, organic, woodland, or whimsical camp? Well, this wedding is most certainly for you. Thanks to Karen Hill for the gorgeous images that we’ll be pinning All. Day. Long.

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From Karen Hill Photography…Hanna and Jacob knew they would be married, it was just a matter of when. After dating for years and a romantic proposal, they set the date for May 2015. They chose a mountain inn set amidst 250 acres of preserved forest land for the beauty of the location and it’s resemblance to a very Swedish setting.

The bride is Swedish, she grew up there and the Onteora Mountain House with it’s high-ceilinged wooden pavilion, reminded her of her childhood and long summer days in Sweden. It was important to have it as a destination and on a long weekend so their guests and the Swedes making the long trip could enjoy the weekend and come to their wedding. Hanna’s vision for their wedding was an elegant yet rustic setting, beautiful and relaxed with a very loose organic feel. The flowers they chose were soft in color with bursts of bright color, with an assortment of brass candlesticks with tapered candles and a blue grass band, with a few Swedish traditions thrown in, the setting was complete.

The brides father made jelly from Lingonberries from his yard in Sweden as favors. Weeks earlier, the couple buried a bottle of Bourbon at the inn to unearth on their wedding day and share it with the bridal party. The toasts continued into the evening and included singing Swedish folk songs with childhood friends and family singing along.

What was most important to Hanna and Jacob was to share their happiness with their friends and families on their wedding day in a beautiful setting. It was a blast!

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Modern NYC Wedding at Studio 450

I’ll ride the New Years high for as long as I can and that means soaking up every single bit of fresh, chic style that I can get my hands on – and lucky for me, we have this modern Manhattan bash by Daughter of Design to dive into. With a Bride that rocks her Romona Keveza gown (courtesy of Gabriella New York) and Lindsay Madden’s pics to pin all over our Pinterest boards, I’m feeling inspired already. Oh and McKenzie Miller Film’s clip? The icing on the cake. Head to the VAULT for it all.

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From Lindsay Madden… Mia and Jake were married on a gorgeous summer day at Studio 450 in Manhattan. Mia and Jake envisioned their wedding day to be modern yet romantic and most importantly, centered around their family and friends. They teamed up with Annie Lee of Daughter of Design and Bess Wyrick of Celadon & Celery in order to bring their vision to life. Studio 450 was the perfect blank canvas for their blush and gold color palette. Mia’s bridesmaids selected their own dresses and their whole look was tied together by lush bouquets provided by Celadon & Celery. Mia looked radiant in her blush Ramona Keveza wedding dress from Gabriella Bridal while Jake looked very “downtown black tie” in his Michael Andrews Bespoke tuxedo.

Bess Wyrick created an organic yet modern chuppah for the couple’s rooftop Modern Orthodox ceremony. The location for the ceremony was both intimate and incredibly romantic. The reception decor complemented Studio 450’s clean space and since it’s always the details that make any event stand out, Annie Lee of Daughter of Design worked her magic with a gold on clear on pink tablescape. Another design element that really caught everyone’s attention was the wisteria and vine ceiling installation created by Bess Wyrick and her team for the dance floor. Mia and Jake’s cake was designed by Cake Alchemy and all of their guests danced the night away courtesy of the Michael Hart Band.

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When two Instagram celebrities tie the knot, you know we wouldn’t miss it for the world. Especially when said celebrities are beloved furry friends Toast and Finn and their wedding just so happens to be for a good cause. It’s the ultimate celebration and we’re inviting you to join us alongside this power couple on Wednesday, January 13, as they vow their forever in New York City.

For tickets and to learn more, visit Zola where this dynamic duo registered and all proceeds from the gift registry and wedding will benefit a charity dedicated to raising awareness and stopping illegal puppy mills. Please note this event is in NYC.

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Moody + Romantic Brooklyn Warehouse Wedding

Looking for the chic, modern place to be? Head over to Brooklyn where bashes go all night and Brides like this shine bright. Lindsay Hite of Readyluck got the invite to capture every moment of this warehouse wedding and lucky for us, her pics are in our VAULT, from the NYC views to Bella Grafia’s pretty calligraphy topped off with one amazing sparkler; your Pinterest boards will thank us later!

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From the Bride… I was definitely not the girl who had my entire wedding dreamed up by age 15, so I was pretty lax on the planning, which drove my poor Mother crazy! Luckily, I managed to choose some of the most amazing vendors who made sure our day was as special and memorable as possible. From Jeffrey Torem at Liberty Warehouse, who is incredibly professional and patient, to Lindsay Hite of READYLUCK who took the most gorgeous photographs and has the absolute best laid-back vibe, to Lidia at Mark Ingram who helped me find the most insanely gorgeous Marchesa gown that I typically would never have dreamed of wearing, to the guys of The Bailsmen who helped make part of my wedding night feel as though we were in a Woody Allen film, to the absolute best DJ ever, DJ Neza, who had everyone (including the Bride and Groom) dancing all night….

We never knew that we could have so much fun at our own wedding! Seriously. We were warned by others, “You don’t have as much fun at your own wedding as you do when you’re a guest.” Don’t listen to these people! We had one of the best nights of our lives.

The day started off brilliantly. We woke up and the summer sun was shining so bright and beautifully. We chose The Liberty Warehouse as our venue because it has this incredibly cool industrial feel that we loved. It also has this incredible terrace right on the water that looks out onto the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan. I was convinced that there was no way I was going to get married outside though, because open waters = lots of wind! But after waking up and walking outside to literally perfect weather, I knew we had no other choice.

We got married to each other against an absolutely beautiful setting sun. The ceremony was purposefully personal and filled with our own words to each other. We laughed a lot and cried a lot. Kissed. And said “we do.” It was amazing.

The reception wasn’t too bad either. The food was delicious, music was perfection, and lucky for us we got married on “National Tequila Day,” so everyone literally had the best time ever. I danced my makeup off and my hair down. If it were up to me I wouldn’t have cut the cake at my own wedding because I was too busy on the dance floor! Good thing there are professionals around who make sure to drag you off for all the important photo-ops!

My advice to brides-to-be is hire good professionals, and make sure to have fun.

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This, my darling Brides-to-be, is how you throw a fabulously chic beach wedding. Rather than choose the “expected and boring” nautical theme, this chic couple decided to make their wedding about the venue’s natural beauty “using tans, light water colors, beach woods, and pearlescent accents throughout the wedding.” See all the pretty from Ever Swoon, Two Of A Kind Rentals and Shannen Natasha in THE VAULT!

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From The Bride…When Josh and I got engaged during the summer of 2014, we didn’t know where to begin with planning. Since we grew up in too very different areas (Josh is from Louisiana and I’m from Connecticut), we thought New York City would be the perfect middle ground for our wedding.

But after lots of searching, it become clear to us that the city lacked something we really wanted on our big day–which was an atmospheric outdoor setting.

At the suggestion of my father, we visited Gurney’s Inn in late September on a beautiful end-of-summer day, and we were instantly hooked. The resort had gorgeous sweeping views of the Atlantic from its decks, making it the perfect setting for our wedding.

Once we locked in our date, we instantly knew what we didn’t want our theme to be. Despite being by the beach, we refused to have a nautical theme—it felt way too expected and boring! Instead, with the help of my brother, we decided to make our wedding theme more about the natural beauty of the beach, using tans, light water colors, beach woods, and pearlescent accents throughout the wedding.

Selecting Gurney’s was a bit of a gamble since the resort was due for renovations with no guarantee of them being completed by our wedding day. In the end, the changes to the resort totally exceeded our expectations, the new Gurney’s felt fresh, modern, and like a whole new resort.

The day of turned out to be a gorgeous early summer day, allowing us to take advantage of all of the resort’s outdoor areas. We took our pictures in the maze of decks across the property, we had our ceremony on the tented upper deck over looking the beach, cocktail hour outside, and a beach bonfire after the reception.

Classic Long Island Wedding

An unexpected cold front made a surprise appearance at this darling duo’s Big Day, but one look at their smiling faces and the breathtaking gallery captured by Kt Crabb Photography and you definitely wouldn’t know it. From the bride’s happy moments spent bonding with her besties to the groom’s crazy cool dance (!) to the ah-mazing sparkler exit. See it all in THE VAULT right here.

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From Kt Crabb Photography… Megan and Daniel met casual through friends during their college years and quickly became good friends. Friendship turned to a little something more and soon they were inseparable. Although they met and had a history in Florida their new beginnings started to take place in NY. They truly started a life together there and settled in to call it home sweet home.

In fact, Long Island is more than just a home to these two. It’s a place of history for Megan’s family. Land’s End is the exact spot her parents said “I do.” Illness took Megan’s beloved mom away too soon, but Megan knew immediately that it was the perfect place to honor her mom and celebrate her new life as a Mrs.

The sun came out as the wedding party made their prep for the day. The ceremony was all in place when a surprise cool front decided to make an appearance and bring wind and rain. Quick thinking from Land’s End kept everyone dry as Megan made her walk down the aisle. Soon after, these two danced the night away as they started their journey of forever, hand in hand.

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You guys, Ramona and Kristian planned the perfect New York City wedding! For after a decade long romance they exchanged meaningful vows in an elegant elopement in one of our absolute favorite places, Central Park. With L&L Style Photo behind the lens snapping up every handful of Designs By Ahn and loving moment, we’ve got it all just waiting for you in THE VAULT!

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From The Bride…We met during our university years and it sounds like a cliché, but we really did fall for each other at first sight. Later on Kristian admitted that he had an epiphany while he was watching me from a distance very early in our relationship: He suddenly knew that I was his future wife. Yet, it still took him ten years to finally pop the question.

After Kristian proposed we quickly realized that we wanted to elope with just a few close friends and family. Neither of us had ever dreamed about having a big, traditional wedding and also we wanted celebrate the special day somewhere special. I came across wedding photos from New York while looking for wedding inspiration online, and I remembered how much I fell in love with the city when I visited in my teens. We just knew it would be the perfect location for our vintage themed wedding.

On the day of the wedding we got ready at our hotel. I had decided to do my own hair and makeup and the flowers arrived at the hotel while we were getting ready. I was so thrilled to see that the florist had exceeded my expectations. The bouquets were even more beautiful than I hoped they would be.

The ceremony in Ladies Pavilion was magical, and Judie Guild held a beautiful ceremony. We could not have picked a better location to get married. Even the weather was perfect that day.

The idea to rent a vintage yellow checker cab came just a few days before the wedding and I contacted Peter Yannello at the New York Checker. Unfortunately, all of their vintage checker cabs were at an event miles and miles away, but he kindly offered to stay in the city and use his own private vintage cab. Peter provided lovely company and he made our day so special. He played lovely vintage music in the back of the car, and we drove around Manhattan from location to location following the vintage Art Deco shooting itinerary the photographers L&L Style Photo kindly designed for us, listening to songs by Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra. That was one of the highlights of our wedding!

We had an incredibly intimate and lovely dinner at Jojo’s restaurant on the Upper East Side. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. I have rarely experienced more attentive and professional servers. Best day ever.

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When you live in the Northeast you know that any outdoor celebration comes with a risk. You see, we don’t exactly have California-type weather around these parts, but I must say, when it’s good, it’s really good. And these two lucked out for their summer wedding, with the sun shining and big smiles all over. Ryon:Lockhart Photography captured every bit – see all the bright beauty in our VAULT right this way!

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From the Bride… Brian and I met as lifeguards – the best summer job ever – especially when you meet the man you are going to marry 10 years later! I knew there was something special about him right away and after a few sunburns and some games of “all fishies under” we hit it off.

Brian proposed at one of our favorite spots – the docks where we’d had many ice cream dates, long chats and even shared our first kiss. We celebrated that night with both of our families and some champagne (a bottle that Brian’s dad had sitting in his fridge for… awhile), and then the wedding planning began! Since we are both teachers, we knew right away that we wanted a July wedding. We looked at tons of wedding venues, but we fell in love with Seawanhaka Corrinthian Yacht Club with its beautiful water views, great lawn and simple charm! After lots of deliberation about having an outdoor wedding, and lots of prayers for sunshine, we could not be happier that we took that leap of faith! We looked at plenty of bands, photographers, florists … and the dress – I probably tried on 75 before choosing the one! Needless to say, I am not a quick decision maker – but when it came to marrying Brian the decision was easy! Being engaged was such an exciting time, there was so much celebrating, planning, and looking forward to the big day and the future together. It was easy to get wrapped up in all the details of the day, but we were a constant reminder to each other that the wedding is one day, the marriage is a lifetime.

And that one day happened to be an amazing one! We said our vows in the same church where both of our parents were married and at the party we danced the night away! We had a wonderful wedding day and night and we are forever grateful to all of the people who made the day possible! We are so thankful to our families, friends and especially our parents, for their touching kindness, support and love. It is a beautiful thing to marry the love of your life surrounded by all that love! Our wedding day was an amazing start to our lifelong journey as husband and wife :)

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Can I just start by insisting that you must – and I mean MUST – read this love story below from the groom. He tells the most adorable tale of their first Instagram encounter, that’s the very definition of a digital “meet-cute.” It’ll make you love this NYC wedding all the more, featuring bloom from Designs By Ahn and images by Bo & Daniel of CLY BY MATTHEW. More fun inside THE VAULT!

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From The Groom… Back in May of 2013, I got a notification “alicejchung liked your photo.” As I didn’t “know” anyone named Alice, I swiped to see what photo she liked. My first observation? She didn’t have many pictures of herself. My second observation? She didn’t post that often. I was intrigued to say the least and naturally spent the next hour looking through her feed, comments and friends. I finally found one!

I followed her and she followed me back.

Flash forward 7 months later…

I woke up one morning in December thinking of her. I didn’t remember her name, her face was fuzzy, but I remember her name started with an A. If it sounds random, it absolutely was. There wasn’t a dream, a specific thought, or a Korean dish I was craving that made me think of her (haha.) I quickly checked my follower list and there she was. She was consistent – not many pictures of her and not many updates. I sat up in bed, late for work and had a thought. Later that afternoon, I asked my buddies Q and Sung, and my sister what they thought about me asking out a girl on Instagram. All (3) of them laughed and said “Why not? Now let me see her profile!”

The original idea was to keep it light – a quick drive-by comment as I call it today, on a photo asking her out for a cup of coffee. I was ready. As I was about to comment, I realized, every person I was connected to was going to see that I wrote this comment. I pressed pause and re-evaluated. At this point my only other option was to send her a DM (they had just came out!) DM’s were tricky as they were much more intentional and candidly awkward! I had to send a photo along with a caption. After a couple of weeks, I finally sent her a photo of the polar vortex (I like taking pics of the city) and politely asked her out to a cup of coffee or a bite to eat ( I didn’t ask her out for a drink!) I knew she was in LA but what did I have to lose? I felt good about myself and the message. Perhaps too polite but more importantly, I was glad I followed through on it.

Later that night I was running at the gym and got a notification that said “Alicejchung has read your message.” I damn near flew off the treadmill. I txtd Q, Sung and my sister that she read it. They all said “did she reply!??” – of course I said, of course she will!

On the 11th hour of day 2 – she replied!

Here’s the odd thing about this. If you know Alice you know she is a) never aware of notifications, messages, etc and b) is not the most tech savvy person. For her to upgrade the app to the latest version AND know about Instagram direct message AND know where to check it in the app, is about as much proof that miracles do exist!

We went back and forth on IG. IG became email. Email became text. Text became voice. Then we spoke to each other an average of 2 hours a night for 5 weeks.

I was planning to be in LA end of Feb or early March. We met on a Thursday night and spent every day together until I left that Sunday. We never said “goodbye”, only “see you later” and focused on the next time we would see each other. Our schedules were flexible and through the balance of our first year, we saw each other every 2-3 weeks for 2 weeks at a time. We averaged seeing each other 1 time every 3.2 days. Then 20 months later, we got married.

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SPG Weddings

Destination weddings are fabulous, that goes without saying. But a destination wedding at one of SPG Weddings’ stunning resorts? An entirely new level of awesome. Think breathtaking affairs in gorgeous locales like Walt Disney World, the Caribbean and the always vibrant NYC. It’s the wedding you’ve always dreamt of, all wrapped up in amazing customer service and high-end luxury.

With SPG Weddings, you’re not just saying “I do” to the love of your life… you’re treating your guests (and yourself!) to a weekend of pure pampering with a stunning list of properties that pride themselves on going above and beyond your every expectation. Picture celebrating your I do’s with a rooftop reception overlooking Central Park at Le Parker Méridien New York, sharing that first kiss as a newly betrothed duo at Manhattan’s premiere locale, the St. Regis New York (hello, 15,000 square feet of function space) or dancing the night away in turn-of-the-century fashion at the W New York – Union Square, a breathtaking property in the Landmark 1911 Beaux-Arts building that happens to house the Great Room, a restored bank vault that is the definition of opulence. It’s perfectly curated cuisine meets beyond yummy cocktails meets SPG Weddings’ Whatever/Whenever® service. Making a statement on your wedding day has never been so easy.

Bespoke menus, one-on-one customer service and venues that will make your heart sing… that’s what an SPG Wedding is all about. From the completely captivating Great Room of the historic W Minneapolis – The Foshay (think 3,080 square feet with over-sized windows overlooking the city) to the never-ending list of amenities offered at The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort (five pools, the world-class Mandara Spa + access to Disney golf courses), it’s a non-stop lineup of loveliness. Not to mention customized wedding websites, guest room rates and complimentary shuttles. It honestly doesn’t get any better.

Contact SPG Weddings TODAY to begin planning your dream day. And don’t forget to ask them about their ah-mazing Honeymoon Offer! (Hint: You can earn Starpoints® to use toward free honeymoon nights!)

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I’m calling this trio of vignettes a New York City bridal session fairytale. From Bethesda Terrace to SOHO to Central Park, this sweet Bride is transported to each new scene in the most stunning of looks from Jaclyn Jordan New York‘s fall 2016 collection. Carrie King mastered each portrait with grace and THE VAULT showcases each one for your perusing right here.

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From Jaclyn Jordan New York…In this shoot, we focused on the Fall 2016 Collection from Jaclyn Jordan New York. The collection was shot by the truly talented Carrie, of Carrie King Photography. Hair and makeup was designed by the flawless Esty, of Beauty by Esty Lipkind. The collection takes the you through three vignettes.

The first is at the iconic Bethesda Terrace, in Central Park. Here, our bride has a more classic, modern look. She is feeling quite consumed with the love for her fiance and coming union. Twirling on the terrace, strolling by the fountain and resting on the stairs; you see several looks for this classic beauty. Jaclyn was inspired by delicate laces and traditional silhouettes for the bride in this vignette.

The second vignette takes us to SOHO. This iconic neighborhood, with it’s chic reputation for all city girls, made a perfect background for the next journey. Here the bride is seen in sparkly accessories and gray tulle skirts. On the cobble stones, hopping up on the curb and waiting on the stoop; you see this city girl looking effortless on wedding day. Jaclyn was inspired by her life in NYC for the bride in this vignette.

The last vignette takes us back to Central Park. This time we are in the Conservatory Garden. Here, the bride is a bit more relaxed and whimsical. She is draped in silk tulle and soft laces. Walking through the gardens, enjoying the flowers and the romance of it all; this whimsical bride is the prettiest flower in the garden. Jaclyn was inspired by her Grandmother’s flower garden for this vignette.

The overall hair and makeup inspiration is for the understated. The Jaclyn Jordan New York bride loves a more natural approach to her makeup. Soft shades on the cheek and lip, create a timeless look. A little more dramatic eye, as seen in the SOHO look, is always loved as well.

Photography: Carrie King Photographer | Wedding Dress: Jaclyn Jordan New York | Hair And Makeup: Beauty By Etsy Lipkind | Venue: Central Park

I have a major thing for fab wallpaper so to say I got excited looking through Rima Brindamour’s pics would be a bit of an understatement. Captured at Old Westbury Gardens, this fall wedding radiates vintage chic style starting with the Bride’s gorgeous gown – that lace! See this and more in our VAULT right this way!

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From Rima Brindamour… When Dave and Rebecca first reached out to me and told me about their wedding venue, I immediately Googled it and knew I needed to photograph this wedding. This is hands down the most beautiful venue I’ve photographed and I probably overreacted a little bit as I walked from room to room drooling over all the wallpaper. I’ve never had such a tough time deciding where to hang the dress when pretty much every spot in this mansion was perfect for such a shot. It didn’t hurt things that Dave and Rebecca are insanely attractive humans and on the same page with me when it comes to wanting your wedding photos to be candid and real, rather than overly posed and corny. We had a great time during their Dumbo engagement session and I knew that their wedding would be beautiful but even my imagination wasn’t prepared for this. Seriously, this is a new favorite!

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Since both this Bride and Groom are photographers, they decided it was only proper to pay a little homage to their joint passion, and so while they had Tawni Lee photograph their special day in entirety, they also picked up the camera themselves. In front of their Oliphant backdrop, these cuties snapped away, capturing some of the simplest yet sweetest pics I ever did see. See them all – and every other bit of this bash – in our VAULT right this way!

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From the Bride… When we were first engaged, we knew fall would be the perfect time of year for the celebration. On October 11th, a beautiful and sunny fall day, my husband and I made our love-fest official in my home city of Rochester, NY.

We are both photographers, and work together on our blog a Better Happier St. Sebastian. We knew that incorporating some part of our photography background would be an important aspect for our big day. I decided it would be fun and quite meaningful if we shot film portraits of each other using my hasselblad, on the beautiful Oliphant backdrop we used for our family portraits. What ensued was a truly unique experience. Our photographer captured the two of us, capturing each other. Being able to spend a moment focusing on one another, during a day that was so full of commotion was something I will always treasure.

It was important to us to keep the ceremony a bit laid back. Our guests stood on tiered steps overlooking High Falls and fall foliage, while my brother read us our vows. We even had a rainbow appear near the falls after the ceremony, making the whole thing feel extra whimsical. The reception followed at Good Luck restaurant. With an emphasis on having the absolute best food for our guests, we worked closely with Good Luck to create the perfect seasonal menu. Chickpea Dumplings with Tomato Coriander Sauce and Cilantro Chutney, and Duck Confit with Caramelized Shallot and Blood Orange on Rye Toast were just a couple of the seriously delicious hand passed hors d’oeuvres. Dinner involved orecchiette with mushroom ragu, a fall seasonal salad, stuffed pork loin with roasted squash, and our favorite, the Good Luck burger and fries. Our friends at Scratch Bakeshop handled dessert, making a tiered pumpkin chocolate cake, fall flavored macarons, mini apple pies and red velvet madeleines.

The dress is such an important part of the day, and I still find it funny that I ended up falling in love with a gown completely different than what I imagined myself in. I pictured a simple silhouette with long sleeves, and wasn’t entirely sold on the traditional notion of gown shopping. That’s when the Dietrich dress from Pronovias found me. I went looking with my mom and sister, and the woman helping us suggested I try it on. I thought the feather detailing looked so odd when it was on the hanger that I hesitated to even bring it in the fitting room. Once I slipped into it I had tears in my eyes. I felt like the most glamorous version of myself. After deciding that a veil wasn’t quite right, I found the head piece, also from Pronovias and it completed the look perfectly.

For me, all the little details are what made the day look, and feel so magical. I mixed and matched my collection of vases and handed them off to the florist before the wedding for her to use. My vision for the flowers was executed perfectly, relying on fresh greens with hints of white flowers and hypericum. I have a love for vintage objects, and spent weeks searching for brass animal candlestick holders that were spread across each table. I wanted everything to look natural, with that perfect mix of undone elegance.

When we decided to do assigned seating, I made table assignments with my vintage found photo collection. Using an old window frame, we pinned up dozens of polaroid pictures. Each guest got a vintage found photo with their name on it corresponding to their table. It was an added detail that felt particularly unique and special to us.

It was a day dedicated to beautiful little moments. I love that we get to look back on each detail and remember how joyful every second felt.

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Rustic, yet elegant and literally one of the most breathtaking locales you will ever lay your eyes upon, Blue Hill At Stone Barns is the perfect spot for marrying. Now add in an adorable duo with a love of garden luncheons and beautiful details like florals from Bespoke Only and it’s an entirely new level of pretty. Head to THE VAULT for every stunning image from Judy Pak. They are ah-mazing.

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