Rashna & Sean Wedding - Ceremony - Bronx Zoo - Dideo Films Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Religious & Cultural Wedding Traditions and What They Mean

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Rashna & Sean Wedding - Ceremony - Bronx Zoo - Dideo Films Photography

Rashna & Sean Wedding – Ceremony – Bronx Zoo – Dideo Films Photography

One of the best things about doing weddings in New York City is the richness of diversity here. We get to work with couples that represent many religions and cultures from around the world. They want to incorporate elements that symbolize their faith and backgrounds during their wedding. Often times, a union is marked by the coming together of different beliefs and practices. Either way, it’s unforgettable to witness the bond of marriage center around something that is so important to two people. Here’s a look at various religious and cultural wedding traditions and what they mean.
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Maldives - Dinner On The Beach - courtesy Paper & Diamond

Planning & Inspiration

Paper & Diamond’s Expert Guide To Luxury Honeymoon Destinations

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Maldives - Dinner On The Beach - courtesy Paper & Diamond

Maldives – Dinner On The Beach – courtesy Paper & Diamond

 

The months leading up to your wedding day are filled with major decision-making regarding décor, entertainment, and catering, countless meetings with vendors, and dress fittings. Chances are you and your fiancé haven’t had a moment of quality time together since you started planning for the big day. That’s what makes the honeymoon so special. It’s a chance for just the two of you to escape, relax, discover, and start married life together.

More and more couples want a post-wedding vacation that mixes luxury with new experiences. After years of traveling the world working in fashion, design, and production, Debbi Lee gained intuitive understanding of the tastes of her discerning clients. Combining her passion for travel and consulting skills, she founded Paper & Diamond, a luxury travel company based in Los Angeles. As a luxury travel expert, Debbi has built a global network of partners whose properties and services set the bar for meeting the expectations and desires of jet-setting guests.
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Ruchi and Chirag Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Gustavinos -Photography by Sheheryar Shahid

Planning & Inspiration

Gorgeous Wedding Decor Ideas For Your Sweetheart Table

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Ruchi and Chirag Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Gustavinos -Photography by Sheheryar Shahid

Ruchi and Chirag Wedding – Sweetheart Table – Gustavinos -Photography by Sheheryar Shahid

 

The vows have been exchanged and now it’s time for the newlyweds enjoy the celebrations at their exclusive table for two. These days, more and more couples are opting to have a sweetheart table set up during the reception. Not only providing a romantic space to relax after an exciting, but admittedly busy day, the sweetheart table also serves as a unique decor feature where you can get really creative with flowers, linens, and furniture. From simple elegance to high impact glamor, here are gorgeous sweetheart table decor ideas that will make your wedding memories all the more special!
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Chuppah - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Dramatic Modernity at Guastavino’s

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Madalyn and Jon said “I Do” under a breathtaking chuppah surrounded by loved ones, and danced the night away under a canopy of roses and candlelight.

 

Vendors

Venue: Guastavino’s

Photographer: Joshua Zuckerman

Videographer: Sunnyville Films

Bride’s Dress: Carolina Herrera

Bride’s Shoes: Rene Caovilla

Groom’s Tux: My Suit

Hair and Makeup: Glamsquad

Music: Element Music 

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Chuppah - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Featured Bride Madalyn On Her Breathtaking Chuppah

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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Chuppah - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Chuppah – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

We love when a bride puts a unique spin on wedding traditions. Symbolizing the home of the soon-to-be newlyweds, the chuppah is one of the most important aspects of the Jewish wedding ceremony. It also lets the bride be creative with décor, and express their personality and style. This week, we talked with our featured bride Madalyn about her breathtaking Lucite and suspended floral chuppah.

Part 3: Ceremony

When guests began arriving at Guastavino’s for Madalyn and Jon’s wedding, New York City was in the midst of its first snowfall of the season. Everyone was more than happy to take cover inside the warm, picturesque venue, but what they were about to see would exceed all expectations.
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Featured Bride Madalyn On Her Carolina Herrera Dress and Personal Touches

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One of the best things about working with brides is hearing about how they found their dream wedding dress and the personal touches that will go into making the big day extra meaningful. This week, our featured bride Madalyn shares the story behind finding her gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown!

 

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Bride – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

Part 2: Gown & Personals

“I felt totally comfortable and like myself in my dress, which is exactly what I wanted for my wedding day,” says Madalyn. For many brides, finding the perfect wedding ensemble can be a daunting task. But the process came together effortlessly for this bride. “I found my dress at Carolina Herrera, and chose it because I thought the style was so classic and elegant,” she recalls.
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