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Classic New York City Wedding at The Plaza Hotel

From the Bride… In planning our wedding, the thing that I kept coming back to was that I just wanted a kind of “elegant rager”–a beautiful party that was also super fun and really felt personal to the two of us. I think we nailed it!

What I didn’t fully expect was how overwhelmingly emotional and sentimental the day would be — I started crying when Jessica from Foxglove dropped off the (perfect) bouquets while we were getting ready and basically didn’t stop! My two best friends (who introduced Tim and me by giving him a coaster with my name and number written on it) officiated the ceremony so impeccably, and set the fun and personal tone that lasted throughout the night. Tim surprised me by having a few musician friends pop up from the audience to play “All You Need Is Love” for our processional–it was so sweet.

We made replicas of the infamous coaster that served as place cards, and the mirror that functioned as escort cards came off of our living room wall. Brooklyn Winery was the ideal space with the most amazing food and drinks. Our photographer, Isabelle (and her assistant Justin), were such calming and amazing presences throughout the day, and that shows in the gorgeous photos.

My Aunt made the flawless funfetti cake, our guests danced like crazy, and even though the bridesmaids dresses had only been seen together through internet collages, everything was perfect and beautiful.

Most of my planning was virtual and internet-hypothetical; to see it all come together was amazing and rewarding. Looking back, I feel so much gratitude—so many people have said that the day felt so “us”. We’re so happy everyone felt the love (and the party)!

From Michelle Elaine… Having met Sara just six weeks before her wedding day, you can imagine the amount of information needed to ensure the most perfect day! The one piece of information, however, that was very obvious is her love for Tim. I can still remember her opening his gift to her on their wedding day morning. She looked happily shocked and just cried such tears of joy. I have never met such an emotional bride and it was amazing. Their first look was full of sweetness and they have what many people search for – real love.

Their natural styles coordinated so well and the quaint ambiance of the Brooklyn Winery pulled it all together. From “I do” to their first dance, there was so much love and emotion, but the kind where the couple acts as if nobody is watching… or like everybody is watching but they just don’t care!

They are a perfect fit, two peas in a pod and I cannot say any more kind things about Sara, Tim or both of their beautiful families. They were such a pleasure and the team here wishes them many, many years of happiness – which we know they will have!

It doesn’t get any more classic than a New York City black tie affair at The Plaza Hotel. It just doesn’t. And this stunner planned by Ang Weddings And Events has set that classic style bar even higher. Beautifully timeless and wonderfully elegant, every image captured by Judy Pak is nothing short of a dream, and you can see them all here.

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From The Bride…Omar and I met in New York City and on our first date, we wound up talking for hours and we closed down the restaurant! We decided to get married at the Plaza and wanted our wedding to have a classic New York feel, but most importantly we wanted our guests to have a fun, warm, and intimate experience.

Ang Weddings and Events created a seamless event and selected the most talented vendors that were a dream to work with. It was so inspirational to work with so many phenomenal women that were truly experts in their fields. The invitations were classic letterpress and we incorporated an old photograph of The Plaza in the envelope liner. Omar found an elephant graphic which we used on the menus, escort cards and even printed on the sugar cookies which were our wedding favors. Verde Flowers created arrangements in shades of corals and creams interspersed with hundreds of candles to complement the gold tones of the Grand Ballroom and Terrace Room. Ron Ben Israel’s cake with matching flowers was breathtaking. Judy Pak captured our wedding so perfectly with a clean and romantic style that is truly timeless. McKenzie Miller’s videography was brilliant and we received a short clip of our wedding to watch while we were in South Africa on our honeymoon. The Plaza accommodated our every request and the entire team at the Plaza was comprised of the most consummate professionals. We had an interesting progression of music through the evening. A harp and flute duo from Elan Artists played classical music for the ceremony. An Indian trio consisting of a sitar, tabla and flute from Elan Artists played for the cocktail hour. Our DJ Play Something Good had the entire dance floor packed with their clever mix of 80s, 90s and top 40 music for the dinner reception.

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Home to past Olympic games, the picturesque town of Lake Placid deserves a gold medal for itself. With postcard worthy views, the town’s energetic spirit rubbed off on this fantastically fun wedding, captured by the talented Christian Oth Studio. I notice a new favorite detail each time I go through these pics, from the Bride’s gorgeous Peter Langner gown to the African animal statues – see them all right here!

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From The Bride… Kyle and I went to the same high school but didn’t know each other. He was a year younger and only 5’4 at the time; he had a crush on me from afar but we never interacted. I was busy paying attention to the older boys but remember seeing Kyle in the hallway and thinking that if he would grow a little he’d end up being really cute. I moved after sophomore year of high school (we moved all over Belgium, NYC, VA, CT, MA). Fast forward 15+ years and we’re at a mutual friends wedding, Kyle grew a full foot (he’s 6’4 now) and was as handsome as I had thought he would be with a little added height. He asked me out to a Kanye/JayZ concert in front of 25 of our friends… so I thought he was joking and said no. A couple months later we ran into each other a few times and after our last run-in on St. Patrick’s Day (a lucky day for someone with the last name Ireland) he sent me a note via Facebook that said “I’m passing you 10 digits that could change your life” and sent me his phone number. Needless to say, I couldn’t say no to a line like that; we went on our first date and have been together ever since and engaged 18 months later ( he proposed in Cape May, NJ, where his grandparents met) and married in Lake Placid where I have a summer home.

The elements of our wedding were a mixture of things that were important to us; all the vendors were from Saratoga a nearby upstate town and we incorporated as many of our friends as we could. All the goodies in the gift bags were from our friends’ businesses in Lake Placid… with the exception of the jelly beans from Village Market in Wilton, CT – the town that Kyle grew up in and our paths first crossed.

My parents live in Kenya (my Dad is head of GE Africa) and I just started an ecomm business MAIKnyc bringing African jewelry and accessories to the US. Kyle’s first time out of the country was spending New Years in Kenya with my family! We had white animal heads in our cocktail tents, little elephant figurines on our cocktail tables, the groomsmen were given blue Masai beaded belts and we were introduced to the Shakira song Waka Waka which is one of our favorite happy songs!

Being in Lake Placid you couldn’t deny the Olympic tie-in (two Olympics were hosted in Lake Placid, 1980 and 1932) and we were getting married in an Olympic year, Sochi 2014. My father also worked for NBC for 10 years and has been to almost every Olympics since! We had travelled to Sochi for the Olympics that year as well, so it was especially meaningful for us. Our venue was in a field on a private property and in the distance you can see the old Olympic ski jumps, it’s very cool and scenic. Therefore we lit the Olympic torch to signify the start of the dinner and dancing festivities! It was such a fun and unique moment!

The bridesmaids wore different dresses, all in ivory textured fabrics – I wanted all the girls to feel like themselves! Most of the dresses were by Thread; Melissa Akey Drayer is a friend and I worked freelance for her and Beth Blake some years back. We gave them wine glasses with their caricature painted on them, Ugg slippers with the wedding logo hand painted on them by a local Lake Placid artisan (doe and buck with a little heart).

My dress was Peter Langner; he’s a master with fabrics and the dress fit so well with the setting. My earrings were by Jamie Wolf who also designed my rings. I borrowed a diamond bracelet from my mother’s best friend and someone who has been a wonderful presence in my life, Barbara Calhoun. I also wore my maternal grandmother’s wedding pearls as a bracelet and carried my paternal grandmother’s hankie as well as wore her wedding band on my middle right finger (as I do every day since she passed away).

Our table settings included fiesta ware (my whole family has been collecting fiesta for generations), antique milk glass, and the most beautiful linens, all hand selected and customized for our event! Our invitation and save the date were done by Mr Boddington’s; they did an incredible job customizing a map for our STD and including my parents house and various Lake Placid locations in both the STD and the list of events! They were adorable!

We had the most incredible time. Every detail was perfectly executed.

Born and raised in upstate New York, I know better than anyone that we are bombarded with dreadfully long winters, making it difficult to remember what the sun even looks like. But this elegant wedding at Highlands Country Club reminded me how downright stunning it can actually be. Kat Harris‘s photos made every moment shine, and from the Bride’s gown to these tables, this gallery captured my heart.

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The Lihi Hod Trunk Show at Gabriella New York

From Kat Harris Photography… Natalie and Jim got married in Upstate New York; they have a special place in my heart. I cried multiple times throughout their wedding… so many beautiful moments. They have something rare, deep, and true, something that can only come throughout years of doing life together which they have.

Upstate New York is gorgeous in the fall and winter. Leaves falling, hot apple cider, and rich jewel tones created an intimate and cozy vibe for Natalie and Jim’s wedding. Erin Braun Design did a fabulous job bringing everything together, from old photos of the couple’s parents and grandparents weddings, to hot toddies, to berry accents throughout the reception.

Cheers to Natalie + Jim and to your beautiful journey… thank you for allowing me to be apart of it!

From Erin Braun Design… When the inspiration for a wedding starts with the most endearing engagement story set at the New York Public Library, then you are bound to have an incredibly heartfelt, romantic, and memorable event. Natalie and Jim’s wedding day was nothing short of magical!

When I first met Natalie she described her vision as glamorous, romantic, and sophisticated with a touch of Southern charm and Victorian influences. She wanted to infuse tons of meaningful details into an elegant, yet cozy atmosphere. The beautiful ballroom, chandeliers, rich mahogany tables, french double doors, an old world Tavern, and a light-filled Solarium at the Highlands Country Club in the breathtaking Hudson Valley was the absolute perfect setting for this wedding. It was one for the books with sparkly details, crisp fall weather, hot apple cider, and a delectable farm-to-table meal. We developed a color palette of rich berry tones – reds, burgundy, and wine with touches of blush, champagne, and gold. Garden roses, ranunculus, and the most beautiful New Zealand red peonies filled the bouquets and tablescapes along with accents of fresh blackberries, cherries, and cranberries. Family vintage candlesticks and books wrapped in handmade gold papers were just a few of the personal touches that helped to tell their story. Three wood burning fireplaces and literally hundreds of candles created the most perfect glow for this oh-so-glamourous wedding!

I will never forget the moment when I revealed the ballroom to Natalie and handed her the bouquet. She just burst into happy tears, hugged me countless times, and said that everything was better than she could have dreamed of and it was the perfect way to start her marriage. There were many more happy tears and moments of sheer joy throughout that day, which were perfectly captured by Kat Harris! It was such an honor to play a small part in Natalie and Jim’s happily ever after and I cannot thank this talented team enough for making it all possible.

From The Bride… A true romantic, Jim worked for months planning the perfect proposal. My favorite building is the New York Public Library, and Jim knew it would be the perfect location to pop the question. In order to get me into the building, Jim told me we were offered a private tour. As we wandered the halls and entered the last room in the building, Jim pulled a book out from the stacks. He had made a gorgeous custom book that told the story of how we met and how life had brought us together. I was in disbelief – and frankly, in shock – of what was happening! After reading the story I turned to the last page and saw a beautiful velvet ring box tucked into the book. When I looked up, Jim was on his knee and had a gorgeous vintage diamond ring in his hand. It was the most incredible day, and we knew we wanted to use this story to inspire our wedding day.

My dream was always to have a beautiful and romantic fall wedding. When we came across the Highlands Country Club in Garrison, NY, we knew we had found our perfect venue! It was everything we were looking for – intimate, cozy, romantic and elegant. Danielle West was our onsite venue coordinator extraordinaire. She was always responsive and attentive to our wedding needs. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue! The food was sublime and the staff were amazing and incredibly helpful. The Highlands Country Club is truly a gem!

To make our vision come to life, we hired the incredibly talented Erin Braun! Erin was the best wedding planner I could have imagined. She was super organized, taking special care with planning every wedding detail, and understood my wedding vision from the start. She knew how important it was for me to have a “detail-filled” wedding. She creatively incorporated the inspiration from our library engagement story and nothing went unnoticed. From the tablescapes, place settings, décor, signs, florals, and cake decor, Erin captured our vision through every meaningful detail and created the perfect day. She also curated the most incredible team of vendors. Through her we were able to secure the amazing Sean Marquand and Gary Hoffman from 74events. They kept our party going all night long! She also introduced us to the amazing duo at NY Ceremony Music. Randy and Topu did a beautiful job creating custom arrangements that set the stage for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Our wedding wouldn’t have come together if it weren’t for Erin. She is one of the most talented and sweetest people that I have ever met and a dream to work with!

We were also incredibly fortunate to work with Kat Harris, the world’s most spectacular photographer! Jim and I consider ourselves a little camera shy, but Kat was able to capture some amazing wedding and engagement photos. She made us feel comfortable and we had a blast with our photo sessions. She knows exactly how to capture the little tender moments between a couple, and she definitely captured ours! We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Kat… we love her!

I was so grateful for the unique save the dates and invitations created by the talented, Lisa Purcell from Art Paper Scissors. Lisa is probably the most patient person that I have ever met. Throughout the process, Lisa made sure to capture our exact wishes for our stationery pieces. We love that our invitation suite is truly unique to our wedding day.

James and I got married on the most beautifully crisp fall day that we could have ever asked for. It was truly a magically romantic day and one that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Every time I think of our wedding day, I smile. We can’t thank Erin, Danielle, Kat, Lisa and our entire dream team of vendors enough.

Here’s some news that will totally make your day: the Lihi Hod bridal line is coming to Gabriella New York! Yes, that luxe collection of drop-dead gorgeous gowns will now be offered at your favorite bridal salon; the first on the East Coast to carry this stunning array of appliquéd lace, intricate beading, flowing necklines and barely there backs. It’s a trunk show extravaganza, lovelies, and you can’t miss a moment.

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Sophisticated and elegant with a crazy cool bohemian twist, the Lihi Hod bridal line offers made-to-measure gowns that are guaranteed to wow. Think silky smooth fabrics, silhouettes that enhance your every curve and a glamorous aesthetic that is all about being comfortable AND stunning. Pair all of that beauty with a bridal salon that is known for making your heart sing with their customer service and eye for pretty and it’s a serious win-win.

Don’t miss the Lihi Hod Trunk Show happening March 6-8th, 2015 to see how a Lihi Hod gown can seriously transform your wedding and to speak with Designer Lihi in person to help create your perfect bridal moment. Contact Gabriella New York to book your appointment.

Elegant Fall Wedding at the New York Palace Hotel

This time every week, I start to struggle a bit, and I bet I’m not the only one. But I’ll share a little secret: dive into an elegant affair photographed by Christian Oth Studios and your stresses start to drift away. This classic NYC celebration, planned by Ang Weddings & Events, did just that and more, and I bet you can’t gaze at these stunning orchid bouquets by Tantawan Bloom and not feel a bit better.

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Elegant Summer Wedding at Bedell Cellars

From The Bride… Andrew and I met at Lafayette College when I was a Freshman and he was a Junior, we dated for seven years before he proposed on a crisp fall morning in our NYC home; I’ll skip the details but let’s just say he was still able to completely surprise me after nearly a decade of being together! Fall is a special season for us as it brings back all the memories of when we first started dating. Naturally, this made it easy for us to pick October for our special day. New York City was the obvious option for our location; a city bustling with energy and unexpected romance, and where so many classic love stories have taken place – we were excited to have New York be a part of our story too. We have seen each other through many milestones, and developed close relationships with each other’s families and friends. This made it even more important for us to make our wedding day a magical, loving, and unique moment for everyone.

We decided on The New York Palace Hotel as our venue, with its romantic wrought-iron gate entrance and many intricate rooms, it offered the perfect balance of classic New York City charm and old world romanticism. The vendors we selected were amazing and were able to interpret our vision and emotions with such accuracy, it was as if they could see the snapshot in our minds and translated it to be even more beautiful once it came to life. We cannot say enough wonderful things about our talented and professional event planner Ang Weddings and Events, our floral designer Tantawan Bloom and the team from Christian Oth Studio.

We hosted both the ceremony and the reception at the New York Palace in two completely different rooms. We wanted the ceremony to feel intimate and classic. The chuppa took center stage, and was draped with white, cream and pale pink flowers. For a dreamlike effect candles were hung along the back of the sheer fabric adding a magical warmth that enveloped the entire room; a string quartet played our curated list of songs making the entire ceremony personal, touching, and meaningful to our relationship.

In contrast to our ceremony, we wanted the reception to embody the fun and youthful energy of our relationship, but still remain glamorous and elegant – we did this with crisp whites and pastel colored flowers accented with pops of bright pinks, deep plums, and peach. Oh, and there were candles – lots and lots of candles! Two 12 foot long mirrored tables were covered with taper candles, which created a “wow” factor when entering the room. The centerpieces consisted of roses in various colors overflowing with hanging amaranthus and placed at staggered heights to create dimension and playfulness. Everything was tied together by the impeccable lighting. One of our favorite moments of the day is when we peeked into this room after the ceremony, before joining the cocktail hour. It was just the two of us, and as we opened the doors we both felt our hearts skip a beat and couldn’t help but grab onto each other’s hands – we were completely blown away with how alive the room felt, it was truly a dream!

The night flew by with a flash of smiles, hugs, and so much laughter and love, but I will never forget the moment Andrew and I had our first dance. We were surrounded by over 200 people, but felt completely alone as we danced through our choreographed steps. We came back to earth during our first turn as we heard all of the bridesmaids screaming and cheering us on, followed by the sound of my father’s heartfelt chuckle – the one that he can’t help but let out when he is truly happy, and we both knew at that moment that this was a night we would never forget. From seeing our parents faces light up with laughter (or perhaps fear!) during the Hora, to the very last moment of the night in the Palace courtyard surrounded by our friends holding sparklers under the beautiful autumn sky, we knew all the nights of planning were completely worth it. We couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with total gratitude and love for our family, friends, and everyone who came together and gave us our very own New York fairy tale.

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The truth is, winery weddings are my ultimate weakness. And this Bedell Cellars Winery affair? Well, it’s got me weak in the knees. From the gorgeous summer day and soft neutral accents, Karen Lenahan Designs set the mood with votive candles and creamy white blooms. Guests gathered for cocktails near the grape vines while Lindsay Madden snapped a gallery filled with love and style, and it’s all right here.

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From Lindsay Madden Photography… On a gorgeous August day, Christine and Jeff were married in front of their family and friends at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue, NY. Shortly after their ceremony, cocktail hour commenced near the grape vines where passed hor d’oeuvres and wine were served. Christine, Jeff and their guests enjoyed the timeless and elegant feel of the outdoor cocktail hour and as the sun began to set everyone made their way to the semi-outdoor reception in order to continue their evening. Christine looked stunning in her Nicole Miller dress. Christine’s bridesmaids looked perfect in their soft, neutral colored dresses by Johanna August. Karen Lenahan provided the flowers for the day and also created the romantic ambiance of Christine and Jeff’s reception by setting the mood with lots of votive candles. The reception decor complimented the vineyard location beautifully. Centerpieces were made up of succulents, white dahlias and cream colored roses and each menu was garnished with rosemary. Christine, Jeff and their guests danced the night away thanks to the talented Joel Young Band. I had an amazing time capturing Christine and Jeff’s summer wedding!

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One bit from this couple’s sweet writeup really stuck with me: “Making each other laugh, pushing each other to be better and remembering to enjoy every moment together is a big part of our daily job.” Every inch of that statement is what a relationship and marriage should encompass, and it’s absolutely radiates from this duo’s gallery of gorgeous from Judy Pak.

From The Couple…Brought together by the love of family, food and travel we have spent the last 5 years discovering the world together. In search of adventure, we packed our things and made the 3,000 mile journey from Seattle to our new home in the Big Apple. In New York, while struggling to establish ourselves, we fell in love all over again. Making each other laugh, pushing each other to be better and remembering to enjoy every moment together is a big part of our daily job. In the spring of 2014 we were engaged in Central Park with our family and friends there to celebrate with us. We will be married at the Metropolitan Building in Long Island City on September 13th. We are so excited to spend our lives with each other. Together, everyday is a new adventure.

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Ombre Chambray Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Gather around ombre and chambray lovers (I’m pretty sure that includes everyone), because this shoot is packed to the gills with the kind of inspiration that will dance around in your head for days. I mean, can we talk about how stylish those maids look? Perfection. Pile on stunning florals and styling by HANALULU CO., stationery from Katie Fischer Design and one gorgeous cake from Nine Cakes, and it goes without saying – these images from Charlie Juliet are beyond.

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Classic NYC Wedding at Lafayette

From HANALULU CO.: Nothing’s more fun than creating a sweet and whimsical wedding by combining different design elements with a slight twist. We fell hard for all things ombré, for its softness and varying shades of color. And then of course, chambray — denim’s softer cousin — for it’s simple yet modern look.

We knew right off the bat that The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture was the perfect setting for this pretty ombré + chambray combo. Its lush grounds and the building’s stunning architecture was tied into the wedding invitations, beautifully illustrated and painted by Katie Fischer Design.

Our hearts skipped a beat when we laid eyes on our bride in the gorgeous De Marseille gown from Carol Hannah’s recent collection. It was the perfect fit with our groom’s handsome blue suit and the bridesmaids’ pretty ensemble — a bit of chambray with a splash of sparkle.

We dreamt of a mix of silver and blue accents for the tablescape, and with Octavia & Brown’s help, our vision was brought to life with their fun rentals. Aren’t the sets of blue and white china lovely? The braided chambray runner combined with the heart topiaries, candelabras, and florals create such a charming look.

We wanted to be playful yet elegant, and create an ethereal setting for our amazing photographer, CJ Isaac from Charlie Juliet, to capture!

It goes without saying that we’re in the throes of a very frigid and snowy winter. So, cozy affairs like this beauty from Rebecca Yale Photography are a must-have to warm up our hearts until spring arrives. Featuring one seriously stunning gown from Lovely Bridal Shop, dazzling jewels from Anna Sheffield and a candlelit setting at the Lafayette, it will warm you to the core.

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Ivy & Aster at Lovely Bride

From Rebecca Yale Photography… Sam and Matt’s story started in New York City. First meeting as co-workers and graduate students at NYU, where they shared a mutual interest in urban policy, they became quick friends with their love of the City, music, and food. Three years later, Matt proposed under a blooming cherry blossom tree in Central Park. Five months later, they were married by a close friend’s father at a French restaurant called Lafayette in the East Village.

The ceremony and reception took place in a candlelit room dripping with romance. From flowers in gem tones, candles in every corner, bottles of wine lining the walls, and the occasional rumble of a passing subway train, the room glowed with old New York glamour.

The ceremony was a celebration of the friends and family that had traveled all over the world to be part of this special occasion. The ceremony started with the Groom’s best friend playing Bach’s Prelude to Suite No. 3 and then the Bride walked down the aisle with her father to an excerpt from Bach’s Suite No. 4 Bourree II . Then two friends and the Groom’s sister and husband did readings that the Bride and Groom selected. Under a floral arch, the officiant then presented his reflections on marriage that was a perfect representation of what the Bride and Groom want to build together as partners. Friends and family wept and laughed through the entire ceremony; there was an abundance of love and joy in the room.

A quartet of drums, piano, bass, and saxophone then played jazz through the remainder of the evening. The dinner included delicious appetizers and entrees from grilled prawns to black macaroni with rock shrimp to dry aged steak with béarnaise butter. At every place setting, the Bride and Groom left handwritten notes for each guest thanking them for being part of their lives and this special night. After dinner nearly every guest was dancing. The magical evening ended at Lafayette with macaroons, Canneles, and a lot of love.

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So we all know that Lovely Bride is awesome in every sense of the word; that goes without saying. But pair that awesomeness with the romance and whimsy of the new Ivy & Aster line and the results are four days devoted to all things pretty with an Ivy & Aster showcase at both Lovely New York and Lovely Philly. It’s gorgeous gowns meets top-notch service and it all equals a can’t miss event you have to see to believe.

Known for their love of chiffon flowers, beautiful ruffles and velvety swiss dots, every last gown in the new Ivy & Aster lineup is one part sweet and one part sassy, a total twist on traditional wedding attire that we can never get enough of. Think modern, refined silhouettes, delicate lace, luxurious silk fabrics and sweeter than sweet designs that will wow you with their crazy gorgeousness. Just the way you want to look, and feel, on your wedding day.

The Ivy & Aster showcase event is happening this spring at both Lovely New York (March 20th-22nd) and Lovely Philly (April 10th-12th), so start making your plans now to find the dress of your dreams in their new (+ amazing) lineup. And, bonus! If you happen to be making the trip to sunny California, you can check out all of the pretty at Lovely Los Angeles on March 6th-8th. Click here to book your appointments today.

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West Village Engagement Session

As much as I have a weakness for a good love sesh on the beach, there’s something so alluring about engagement sessions in the city. Maybe it’s the quiet love amongst the hustle and bustle or the endlessly charming backdrops, but I love ’em. And when Judy Pak is behind the lens, I adore them even more. These two college sweeties are pure proof—see their city lovin’ right here.

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Elegant Fall Wedding at The Garrison

From the beautiful Bride…Evan and I met at Syracuse University freshman year in art class. We instantly became good friends having a lot in common; both being from Massachusetts, having a passion for art and design, food and travel. We started dating after junior year of college and lived together in the West Village during our summer internships. It was the best decision we ever made.

We had so much fun exploring the city together every day was a new adventure. We were in love and our romance flourished. We could not think of a more appropriate backdrop for our engagement photos to be taken.

Photography: Judy Pak Studio | Venue: West Village

This bride’s bouquet is the number one reason why I will forever pine over fall weddings. The beautiful burgundies and creams against nature’s fall foliage is a color combination that never gets old. Splendid Stems worked magic with these gorgeous bouquets and Carmen Santorelli captured it all. For anyone unsure of what season to say their “I do’s,” I’m pretty sure these pics will help you make that decision.

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Romantic New York City Elopement

From The Bride… When Matt and I started planning our wedding, we knew we wanted something classic with a touch of whimsy. Some of the inspiration came from Style Me Pretty, of course. Once we settled on the venue, my main goal was to keep it simple, seasonal, and let the vendors do what they do best. After I aligned the perfect team, the rest fell into place. On our wedding day it rained all morning, but we truly embraced every aspect of our celebration. I didn’t hesitate to pack an umbrella and my rain boots to add some charm to our portraits, and the rain stopped just on time to enjoy an outdoor ceremony and the most beautiful view on a fall day.

Bidding adieu to the city that held their hearts, this couple paid tribute to the Big Apple with an elopement filled with romance and monuments. Julie Pepin captured treasured moments, from a sunrise session on the Brooklyn Bridge, to cherry blossom covered kisses, to making it official at New York City Hall, this seriously sweet elopement is filled with style. See every second right here!

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Adorable NYC Engagement Session

From Julie Pepin Photography… This wedding was one of my most favorite wedding’s that I’ve been lucky enough to cover. It was a very small, very intimate and emotional day starting at day break on the Brooklyn Bridge and ending with a late morning wedding in the NYC Court House.

Erica and Braden chose New York City because they spent most of their time together in New York and had a lot of memories there. Erica was moving away after having lived in Brooklyn for 4 years so this wedding was their last New York hoorah. They wanted a small “elopement style” wedding with just their families so they chose to get married in City Hall.

One of my favorite details was Erica’s engagement ring. She wanted a raw, uncut diamond for her engagement ring, which was not an easy thing to find. The ring was specially made by Laura Treloar of Specimental Design. Because the couple had such a short engagement, they decided to keep it pretty simple by just going to David’s Bridal for Erica’s dress and Braden’s suit was from Men’s Wearhouse. The leather jacket Erica wore she found thrifting with her friends at Tokio 7 consignment in the East Village. The day before the wedding, they went to the New York City Flower Market and selected all of the flowers they thought they would need, and used them to make Erica’s bouquet and head piece.

One of the most special parts of the day, was that we started at sunrise on the Brooklyn Bridge and because of that, we felt like we had the whole city to ourselves. It was incredible to be in New York City and feel like Erica and Braden were the only two people on the planet : )

Photography: Julie Pepin Photography | Wedding Dress: David's Bridal | Ceremony Venue: New York City | Jewelry: Laura Treloar

Let me just start out by saying that these two are adorable. They have the sweetest love story (high school sweethearts), most amazing proposal (Paris) and jaunted around the city streets of NYC for one incredible engagement session. In other words? They are basically perfection. See their gorgeous images captured by Alicia Swedenborg right here.

From the Bride…Matt and I met during freshman year of high school through mutual friends. Our friendship blossomed sophomore year when we were on the tennis team together and sat next to each other in History class. In class, we passed notes instead of learning about history. I blame Matt for my lack of knowledge on the French Revolution. We started dating two weeks after my 16th birthday and have been inseparable ever since.

Matt proposed last September in Paris. It was early in the morning the second day of our trip when we went on a run through the Jardin des Tuileries. I stopped to admire the beautiful garden and commented about how romantic and secluded it was so early in the morning. I even teased Matt and said, “Bet you wish you would’ve brought a ring!” He laughed and we continued on through the garden. When I stopped again to take a few pictures Matt surprised me and said, “Actually I did bring a ring…” I turned around to see him down on his knee with a beautiful ring in his hands. Then he asked me the most important question of both of our lives. For the rest of our trip I got to use my new favorite French word fiancé!

Central Park Ice Skating Engagement Session

When it comes to classic winter activities, ice skating in Central Park tops my list. Amongst frost-covered foliage, Sweetwater Portraits set out for a spin and captured this perfectly New York engagement session. From lacing up to sharing sweet kisses over hot cocoa, these free skating sweethearts will warm you heart. See every spin and twirl, right here!

From the beautiful Bride-to-be… Unbeknownst to us, our friends worked together, my brother coached his brother and his good friend from High School went to college with me yet it took a random Sunday in NYC for the two of us to cross paths. The Giants were playing and two of my closest girlfriends and I decided to go to a local Upper East Side bar to watch. I had “heard” about Chad through my friend who worked with his friend. Single, nice guy, brother plays for Fordham (where my brother coached). My friends co-worker, the one who knew Chad from college, joined us and then decided to convince Chad to come by for a drink. It was the start of busy season at work so he was at the office on a Sunday. I’m glad he decided to “take a break” from work that day because that would be the day I would meet my future husband. J

1.5 years later, Chad got down on a knee at Castle Hill in Newport, one of our favorite places.

For my birthday, Chad bought tickets to one of my favorite bands (The Lumineers) and the concert was in Newport, Rhode Island. It was a Saturday morning and we were about to start our drive up to Newport. Chad went to get the Jeep which was down the block from my apartment to pick me up (the ring was in the side of his bag at this point). As he pulled up, I opened up the trunk and put my bag next to his. I grabbed my sunglasses and offered to get his and as he said yes, he broke into a slight panic attack and yelled “Sunglasses are in the FRONT pocket of the bag”. Guess he was trying to avoid me going in the wrong pocket and then having to propose on 74th and York Ave at 7am with a bunch of Taxi’s driving by. I didn’t notice the freak out at that point so hopped in the car and off we went!

Chad had set up brunch reservations at Castle Hill which overlooks the entire Newport Harbor. We arrived and his initial reaction when pulling into the parking lot was literally… “Sh*t, valet?!?!” (His plan was to park the Jeep near the entrance and at the end of brunch go to the “bathroom” aka run to the Jeep and get the ring…sooo valet was messing up his control over this). Thinking his reaction was a little dramatic, as most people think valet is a good thing, I didn’t think anything of it beyond that.

After brunch, he went to the “bathroom” and got the ring out of the Jeep. We walked down to the lighthouse where we had taken funny pictures that past winter when we had been there and Chad asked me to take a picture of him doing the same ridiculous pose. I went into my bag to get the camera and when I looked up, he was on a knee!

When we arrived back in NYC after the weekend in Newport, Chad had arranged both families to be together at our favorite restaurant (East End Kitchen, where some of our engagement pictures would be taken) for dinner. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect weekend!

From Sweetwater Portraits…Central Park has never looked prettier than on the crisp winter’s day I photographed Jenn and Chad’s engagement session. There’s not many couples who specifically request a winter engagement session and I’m so glad they did. It proved to be an amazing winter wonderland backdrop. I loved the huge piles of snow and Jenn and Chad’s fantastic ice skating skills. A steaming cup of hot cocoa and a taxi ride to Jenn and Chad’s favorite neighborhood restaurant finished off the evening.

Photography: Sweetwater Portraits | Venue: Central Park

Romantic Spring Wedding at the Palm House

I’m not supposed to choose favorites, but, honestly, from the moment I laid my eyes on this gorgeous Brooklyn affair, I knew it would forever be that wedding. The wedding that seamlessly paired breathtaking beauty, an amazing team of vendors (think Judy Pak, Designs By Ahn and Sarah Ritchie) and a crafty + stunning bride to create what can only be described as perfection. See it all here.

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New York City Spring Engagement Session

From The Bride… A few years ago I took some recreational flower arranging classes at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and took note of the Palm House, a beautiful glass greenhouse nestled in the garden. A few years later, after Brendan and I got engaged, we visited the Palm House and I fell in love with it again—as a wedding venue! The garden’s romantic, elegant aesthetic and proximity to our home in Brooklyn made it the perfect location for us.

The venue really served as the inspiration for our wedding, and we decided to play up the natural beauty of the setting with a garden theme focused on shades of purple, silver accents, and succulents. I choose a beautiful Mikaella gown that had flower lace details on the bodice and a sheer organza overlay that I thought complemented the organic feel of the venue. Serving as my own wedding planner, I was heavily involved in the design of the wedding, and really enjoyed infusing little personal touches along the way. I did the calligraphy on the invitations and escort cards, assembled all the wedding favors (personalized M&Ms in mini glass jars with leaf tags), and made table numbers (painted wooden numbers on a moss ball) and wedding signage. I enlisted my dad to paint all the props for the photobooth and he totally surprised me with his hidden artistic talent! Designs by Ahn not only made beautiful bouquets and gorgeous arrangements, but also fulfilled my dream of having succulents in silver buckets serve as escort card holders.

Despite a brutally cold winter in New York, and a much delayed spring, magnolias miraculously bloomed the day before our wedding and our wedding day was warm and sunny. I walked down the aisle to “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles, sung by two of my talented bridesmaids. We said our vows beneath the blossoms, with the sun setting behind us, and I reveled in how happy and lucky we were to marry each other in such a beautiful setting, surrounded by the love of our family and friends. Judy Pak did a phenomenal job capturing the day with gorgeous images, and we danced the night away on the packed dance floor, thanks to our outstanding band, the A-Town Band. CharlesSallyCharles, the caterers at the Palm House, not only served up delicious food, but were tireless in ensuring that the day proceeded smoothly. I can’t thank my vendors enough for making our wedding the amazingly fun and memorable day that it was!

This shoot takes us through a tour of some of New York City’s most stunning sights, as Alicia Swedenborg captures it all with this adorable couple. From views of the NYC skyline and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, to the blossoming cherry trees, we get a variety of scenes but one thing remains: the obvious love between these two. These pics are postcard worthy and the perfect memento for a day well spent.

From Alicia Swedenborg… Jennifer met Kevin through a mutual friend after paying for a six month subscription on eharmony…she didn’t really have a chance to use that dating website…He proposed on her birthday with all of her close friends. He bought her favorite cake from Lady M, and instead of saying happy birthday on the cake, it said “Will you marry me?”

Jennifer & Kevin live in Queens so we decided to do their engagement session there! We started by the blossoming cherry trees, got a little urban and then did a quick outfit change before we ended in Gantry Plaza State Park by the iconic Pepsi Cola sign and the sun setting behind the New York City skyline.

Photography: Alicia Swedenborg | Venue: Gantry Park Landing | Red Dress: Bloomingdales | White Dress: Bergdorf Goodman

Historic New York Mansion Wedding

For this Long Island bride, capturing the grandeur and glamour of old Long Island was at the top of the design list. And with that in mind, she and her sweetie opted for a mansion venue steeped in history, keeping every detail true to their vision. Ava Flora dressed the day in soft, textured blooms while Brett Heidebrecht and Joseph Minasi captured the pretty in perfect form. Peek here for more.

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Elegant Urban Wedding at 501 Union

From The Bride…From the moment Sean and I met in the Spring of 2010, we were inseparable. Sean always joked about how he was never getting married, which made it the ultimate surprise when he popped the question while on vacation in Mexico 3 years later. I was overjoyed knowing that I was marrying the most amazing man I’ve ever met.

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always known I wanted to capture the beauty of old Long Island in my wedding; there is something about the mystery and grandeur of the historic mansions that is truly mesmerizing. Sean and I fell in love with the Village Club of Sands Point from the moment we drove up to the entrance. The Italian Renaissance style mansion is filled with so much character and history, it was the perfect hidden gem, exactly what we envisioned for our wedding. We wanted our wedding to be classic and timeless and thanks to all our wonderful vendors, our dream became a reality.

Surrounded by family and friends, we exchanged vows at the Garden City Community Church on September 6th, 2014, one of the best moments of my life. Following the ceremony, we had a tented cocktail hour on the sprawling back lawn of the Village Club, complete with a cigar roller and pianist. It was important to us that our guests felt relaxed and could take advantage of the views and warm September weather. For the indoor reception, we kept our decor simple with seasonal florals, tapered candles, and ivory linens to compliment the beauty and original detailing of the rooms. From the live music to the delicious food, we couldn’t have dreamed of a better beginning to our new life together.

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I can’t get over how gorgeous these florals look against Brooklyn’s urban backdrop.Their juxtaposition has me hooked and add in the food trucks that this couple had on site and I’m wishing I had received one of these invites. Jessica Schmitt did and captured every bit of elegant urban flair, held at the chic 501 Union. While I might have missed out on the actual day, I’m soaking up every smile and kiss right here.

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