Christina & Mike: Classic New York Romance

Christina and Mike Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Sophie Kaye Photography

Christina remembers the instant connection she and Mike felt on their first date at an Italian restaurant in New York City in early 2023. “Between the delicious Italian dishes, red wine, and easy conversation, we quickly realized how much we had in common. We even discovered our friendly sports rivalry – Mike is a loyal Jets and Mets fan, while I proudly root for the Giants and Yankees.” By the time dinner ended – only because the restaurant was closing – they were already making plans for their second date.
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Julia and Nick Wedding - Chuppah - Metropolitan Club - Todd France Photography

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Julia & Nick: A Timeless Affair at the Metropolitan Club

by Kate Murphy

Julia and Nick Wedding – Chuppah – Metropolitan Club – Todd France Photography

Julia and Nick met in 2016 during what they now refer to as ‘The Summer of Love.’ “I was getting ready for my senior year at the University of Michigan. I had an internship at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington D.C. and found a sublet to stay at with some girls from George Washington University,” Julia remembers. The night after she moved in, her new roommate invited her to a house party across the street. New to the city and up for meeting people, she gladly accepted. “I walked in and quickly realized I was an outsider. Everyone knew each other and went to GWU,” Julia says. She would also learn that the house they were at was nicknamed ‘The Barn’ and among its residents was Nick, a soon-to-be senior interning at a lobbying firm. Nick was immediately drawn to Julia – they ended up talking the whole night and said ‘goodbye’ by exchanging numbers.
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Elana and Greg Wedding - Chuppah - Angel Orensanz Foundation - Dave Robbins Photography

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Elana & Greg Exchange Vows In A Deeply Personal, Spellbound Ceremony

by Kate Murphy

Elana and Greg Wedding – Ceremony Atmosphere Chuppah – Angel Orensanz Foundation – Dave Robbins Photography

After the rehearsal dinner at Beauty & Essex the evening before, BB Featured Bride Elana spent the morning of her wedding getting ready at the Ludlow Hotel Penthouse. Then it was off to Angel Orensanz Foundation where guests arrived just as autumn twilight was beginning to descend on the Lower East Side. Here, Elana talks about her and Greg’s breathtakingly personal ceremony shared before family and friends.

Ceremony & Chuppah

In addition to its high vaulted ceiling, rich ornamentation, and spellbound atmosphere perfect for hosting an important celebration, Angel Orensanz Foundation is a symbolic landmark of Jewish history and culture in New York City. “The venue was once home to various synagogues over the years, serving waves of Jewish immigrants that once called the Lower East Side home,” Elana explains. “As an ode to the immigrant generations of our family before us, we only found it befitting to have our wedding in a venue, and in a neighborhood, that represents the cradle of the American Jewish experience.” Elana and Greg were also drawn to the fact that Angel Orensanz Foundation didn’t look like a wedding venue. “An art exhibition and event space as well as one of the oldest surviving synagogues in NYC, it felt very true to who we are as a couple,” the bride says.
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Caramel Apple Wedding Favors - via evermine.com

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Festive Fall Wedding Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Love

by Kate Murphy

Caramel Apple Wedding Favors – via evermine.com

From nature’s vibrant colors to an ever-present golden light to the crisp chill filling the air, there’s just something magically romantic about a fall wedding. Getting to share this once-in-a-lifetime event with family and friends, many of whom have traveled far and wide, makes it all the more special. What better way to thank them than with a thoughtful gift that expresses the spirit of the season? Here are twelve festive fall wedding favor ideas to keep your guests all cozy and warm.

Autumn Scented Candles
Seasonal candles always make a great gift. Pumpkin spice, apple pie, mulled cider… these are the scents that evoke our most cherished memories of autumn.
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Pretty Fall Wedding Makeup Ideas For Any Bride

by Kate Murphy

Fall Wedding Makeup – via happywed.com

Just like fashion and decor, bridal beauty changes with the start of each season. If you are getting married in fall, you have much to be excited about when it comes to makeup! In need of inspiration, but don’t know where to begin? Start by checking out what’s happening on the runway and red carpet. There are some stunning makeup looks being showcased right now. But the real question is “How do they translate to the wedding aisle?”

Knowing that you’re busy enough already, we went ahead and rounded up the best fall wedding makeup ideas for 2018. From dramatic eyes to a natural rosy glow, we’re sure you’ll find something that will have you looking and feeling your best on the big day.
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Suzy and Jerry - Long Table Tablescape - Garland - Mercury Votives - Bourne Mansion - Photo by Ryon Lockhart

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Light Up Your Reception: Stunning Ways To Use Candles In Wedding Centerpieces

by Kate Murphy

Nothing sets a romantic mood like candles. As the temperature starts to dip, our weddings move to indoor venues where the atmosphere is warm and lovely, but natural light may be lacking. For this reason, incorporating candles into wedding décor becomes especially important during the fall and winter seasons!

Where to start? One feature that we especially love to see enhanced with a flickering flame or two is the wedding centerpiece. Candles come in a variety of options including pillar, taper, votive, and tea light. There are so many ways to create an illuminating display that radiates style, luxury, and romance for your tablescape. From cozy and intimate to modern chic to grand opulence, here are stunning ideas for using candles in your wedding reception décor.
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