Kristen & Joe - Wedding - Bride Groom - Trumpets at the Gate - by Kim Mancuso

Weddings

Kristen & Joe: A Romantic Beach Affair At Trumpets At The Gate

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Kristen & Joe - Wedding - Bride Groom - Trumpets at the Gate - by Kim Mancuso

Kristen & Joe – Wedding – Bride Groom – Trumpets at the Gate – by Kim Mancuso

 

Obstacles inevitably arise during the wedding planning process. But imagine your wedding is just six weeks away and the contract with the venue falls through. This is the situation Kristen, this month’s Bride & Blossom Featured Bride, and her then fiancé, Joe, found themselves. But with an open mind, and some help from Kristen’s sister, Rachel, who also happens to be Bride & Blossom’s founder, the couple pulled off the seemingly impossible and had the celebration of their dreams.

Part 1: Proposal & Planning
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Claire & James Wedding - Centerpiece - Capitale - Susan Shek Photography

Weddings

Claire & James Dance The Night Away At Capitale

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Claire & James Wedding - Bride Groom - Capitale - by Susan Shek

Claire & James Wedding – Bride Groom – Capitale – by Susan Shek

 

The scene in Capitale’s Grand Ballroom looked like a luxurious party from the Gilded Age of New York. But the excited mood was very of the moment and the event about to unfold was all about celebrating a modern day love. Here, our featured bride Claire shares the final chapter of her Real BB wedding story.

Part 4: Reception, Décor, and Special Moments

After taking their seats, guests waited for the newlyweds to make their party arrival through the venue’s downstairs doors. But Claire and James had bigger plans. She recalls, “No one expected us to make an entrance from the balcony catwalk! It was perfect. ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder played as we walked down the spiral staircase and met all of our family and wedding party on the dance floor. We all immediately started dancing!” And with that, the tone was set for the rest of the night.
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Claire & James Wedding - Bride & Groom - Capitale - by Susan Shek

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Claire & James: A Timeless New York Love Affair At Capitale

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Claire & James Wedding - Bride & Groom - Capitale - by Susan Shek

Claire & James Wedding – Bride & Groom – Capitale – by Susan Shek

 

Claire and James’ love story begins at the start of their freshman year in college. “We were actually introduced by one of my bridesmaids and her boyfriend, who is now her husband. She asked me to come and hang out with their friends one evening and that is when I first met James.” They hit it off immediately, but there was one small problem. Both were seeing other people at the time. Claire looks back and says with a little laugh, “Our relationships didn’t last too much longer. We went back home for Thanksgiving break and told our significant others that we had met someone. That was nine years ago, we’ve been inseparable ever since.”
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Marianna & Peter - Ceremony Bride Groom - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Floating Orchids at Mandarin Oriental

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New York natives Marianna and Peter opted for a contemporary and stunning wedding reception featuring a floating chuppah and romantic details.

 

Wedding Film

Vendors

Venue: Mandarin Oriental New York

Photographer: Fred Marcus Studio

Videographer: Frank Ahn Films

Cake: Master Sweets

Bride’s Gown: Vera Wang

Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Groom’s Tux: Tom Ford

Groom’s Shoes: Ferragamo

Music: DJ Gio

Invitations: Bella Figura

 

Rural Refinement at Natirar

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Kate and Chase’s bucolic nuptials took place at Mansion at Natirar in Gladstone, NJ. Amidst rolling hills and beautiful vistas, the couple said “I Do” under a lush and rustic wedding arch.

 

 

Vendors

 

Planner: DM Events

Venue: Mansion at Natirar

Photographer: Sally Pinera

Videographer: Christian Oth Studio

Bride’s Dress: Liz Martinez Bridal

Tux: David Allen Custom

Veil: Daphne Newman Design

Hairpiece: Naturae Design

Bride’s Shoes: Aquazzura

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo

Rings: Ken and Dana Design

Makeup: Beauty by Ana Liza

Music: The Loyales

Invitations: Lion in the Sun, Venus Envy Paper and Lichen Ink

 

Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bride Groom Kiss - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Weddings

Marianna & Peter Celebrate Saying “I do” With A Glamorous Black Tie Reception

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The vows have been exchanged and now it’s time for the newlyweds to celebrate their life together! Marianna & Peter didn’t miss a beat welcoming guests to their glamorous reception. Décor reflected the couple’s classic black tie style. But the party mood was full of energetic excitement with everyone toasting the couple and dancing well into the night! In today’s post, we present the final chapter in Marianna and Peter’s wedding story.

Marianna & Peter Wedding - Centerpiece Calla Lily Black Magic Garden Rose - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Marianna & Peter Wedding – Centerpiece Calla Lily Black Magic Garden Rose – Mandarin Oriental New York – Fred Marcus Studio

 

Part 4: Reception Décor, Card Table, and Sweetheart Table
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