Betrothed Magazine - February 2020

T H E ART (A N D H E ART) OF A NEW YORK WED D ING F E B R UA RY 2020 | VO LU M E 01 | ISS U E 02

CONTRIBUTORS Megan Breukelman Kenneth Gronquist Art Paper Scissors Hanna Sender Cheyanna De Nicola White Poppy Weddings Moments Remembered Nicole Nero Studio Michelle Day Bryan Sargent Branson Maxwell Becca Sutherland

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This publication is copyright © Brooklyn Wedding Photo LLC (2020). Do not copy or redistribute without permission. All content is copyright © to respsective authors. Published January 2020. Edited

by Megan Breukelman. Published by Brooklyn Wedding Photo LLC.

Issue two is already here! I can’t believe how quickly this year has been moving.

Pretty soon, we’re going to be into wedding season full-force.

This issue is packed with absolutely gorgeous, delicate inspiration. Think cool weather weddings. Think rosy Valentine’s thoughts. This whole issue feels like winter slowly blossoming into springtime, and I’m thrilled to share this one with you.

The response to this publication so far has been inspiring – vendors who want to showcase all celebrations of love are coming forth to share their beautiful work.

MEGAN BREUKELMAN

@meganbreukelman

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Brenna & Sabrina

REAL WEDDING CHEYANNA DE NICOLA MAISON MAY BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

PHOTOGRAPHER CHEYANNA DE NICOLA WRITES...

Brenna and Sabrina eloped in the mountains of Colorado earlier this year, and decided to throw a wedding, sans a ceremony, back in Brooklyn celebrating the nuptials with their nearest and dearest friends. It was a very intimate day, filled with so much energy. Brenna and Sabrina had a slow morning getting ready together, dressed in the same attire they eloped in. We ran around Brooklyn taking photos & receiving well wishes from strangers and then headed to Maison May where 70 of their closest friends greeted them and the most epic party awaited.

PHOTOGRAPHY Cheyanna de Nicola VENUE Maison May DRESS DESIGNER Cotana BOUTIQUE The One Bridal SUIT Martin Greenfield NECKLACE Dior RINGS Catbird EARRINGS Mociun MAKEUP Rebecca Robles HAIR Christopher Marrero FLORALS Saffron ACOUSTIC SINGER Jesse Cohen DJ Mike Voster

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James & Lauren

REAL WEDDING

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WEDDING!

We got married in Manhattan, the place we fell in love. Our ceremony took place at Jefferson Market Garden and we were surrounded by our loved ones and greenery as we said our vows. Our reception was at The Nomad and the rooftop was stunning.

There was no theme and the flow of the evening was very natural. We didn’t plan too many details and as a result the nightfelt very real. It was a day full of love, dancing and all the things that you’d want!

LET’S TALK WEDDING DECOR.

The Nomad took care of most of the setup and they did an exceptional job. There was layered careering and tapestry, chandeliers, it felt a little boho. My good friend Kristen did our flowers and amplified the decor with mercury candles.

WHAT WAS THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOMENT?

I loved the speeches. My sister (MOH) and Giles (Best man) spoke in addition to my best friend Julia and James’ dear friend Tristan.

They were very entertaining and so personal.

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BRYAN SARGENT PHOTOGRAPHY JEFFERSON MARKET GARDEN & THE NOMAD HOTEL NEW YORK, NY

WHAT WERE THE FLORALS LIKE?

Kristen took me to the flower market before the wedding to get a sense of our desired style. We chose lots of flowers native to Australia where my husband James is from. There was lots of eucalyptus too.

HOW DID YOU PERSONALIZE YOUR DAY?

The wedding decor was exceptional but we didn’t really plan too many details there, we left it to The Nomad and Kristen to make most of the decisions.

Our favorite part was saying vows and speeches and dancing with our friends and family.

DESCRIBE YOUR WEDDING DAY LOOK.

I purchased my dress from BHLDN, it was classic and simple. James purchased a blue Armani suit from Bloomingdales. We tried to keep our looks not too casual and reflective of our natural style.

ANY ADVICE FOR COUPLES WHO ARE GETTING MARRIED?

Get a dress from BHLDN, hire my photographer Bryan, don’t sweat the details and focus on the fact that you’ve found someone so special that you’re choosing to commit yourself to them forever. How incredible is that?

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PHOTOGRAPHY Moments Remembered Photo & Video, WEDDING PLANNER Events by Jesse, CEREMONY VENUE Chelsea Mansion, RECEPTION VENUE Crescent Beach Club, FLORALS Flowers by Brian, BAND The Original Faze 4 Band

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Jared & Danielle

MOMENTS REMEMBERED PHOTO & VIDEO CHELSEA MANSION EAST NORWICH, NEW YORK

STATIONERY Art Paper Scissors, PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Dyanna LaMora, 2. Cassi Claire, 3. JainĂŠ Kershner Photography, 4. Idalia Photography

ADDING A PERSONAL TOUCH TO YOUR WEDDING INVITATIONS As a wedding stationery designer for almost a decade, I have had the incredible opportunity to meet so many amazing couples. I love hearing their sweet stories, from how they met to the day of their proposal.

These stories, always unique, truly inspire us when crafting the perfect invitation design. We make sure to use these tales to capture the personalities and styles of our couples in their wedding stationery, incorporating personal touches that bring their designs to life.

CONSIDER YOUR WEDDING THEME AND THE OVERALL VIBE

We like to say that the save-the-dates and invitations set the tone for your big day. Decide as a couple what would mean the most to you in your wedding stationery. Once you decide on a theme or color scheme, you can figure out what styles and techniques you want to see from your stationery designer.

Letterpress, foil stamping and deckled edging are some of the most popular techniques we use in our designs.

We’re shedding some light on the exciting wedding stationery journey, and offering some dream invitation design tips and tricks that will fit you and your partner perfectly.

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GET CREATIVE WITH PAPER, COLORS, WORDING AND MORE

The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to designing your oneof-a-kind piece of stationery. There are so many options for paper, fonts, colors and accents. Truly, nothing is off limits!

Your wedding venue is a source of great inspiration. If you are tying the knot by the beach, you can add nautical touches, shells, anchors or coral illustrations. For those getting married in the great outdoors, utilizing woodgrain texture adds depth and meaning to your designs.

Tying everything together is another opportunity for personalization.

Our couples love a custom wax seal, monogrammed tag or piece of greenery to finish off the design.

Customization isn’t just for paper. The way your invitation reads can also reflect your personalities. Wording and information on save-the-dates and invitations can be formal or casual. Response cards can include cheeky ways for guests to RSVP –– something along the lines of “See you on the dance floor!” is a popular option for our couples –– or you can be more traditional.

USE YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES, HOBBIES AND INTERESTS AS INSPIRATION

Maybe you both are proud dog parents and want to include your pup in your save-the-dates. Or, you might love hiking together and want to incorporate that passion into your invitations with rustic-inspired elements. If your first date was a special day for you both, showcase that memory into the menu design at the reception. Stationery is even more special when it is tied to something you two enjoy together.

STAY ON TRACK - AND ON BUDGET

The creative process is super exciting - but remember to stay on track with your wedding timeline! Save-the-dates should go out to close friends and family six to eight months before the big day. Invitations should be mailed out to guests about two months before your wedding.

Be sure to meet with your stationer a few months ahead so you can customize your designs exactly as you’d like them. Sticking to your budget is important, too - calculate the numbers in advance so you can discuss what design elements are most important to you both, and how much everything will cost. Postage is always an added cost, so factor that in, too. Talk to your invitation designer about what types of invitations cost more to mail!

WHATEVER YOUR STYLE, ART PAPER SCISSORS BRINGS YOUR WEDDING STATIONERY VISION TO LIFE. FROM SAVE-THE-DATES TO WEDDING INVITATIONS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, ART PAPER SCISSORS IS YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL THINGS STATIONERY. OUR TEAM CREATES UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING INVITATIONS AND MORE THAT ARE COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZABLE FOR ANY COUPLE’S STYLE AND VISION. VISIT ARTPAPERSCISSORSDESIGN.COM AND CONNECT WITH THE ART PAPER SCISSORS TEAM.

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Romance at Notting Hill

STYLED SHOOT MICHELLE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY NOTTING HILL FARM SOUTH WALES, NY

EVL EVENTS WRITES...

When owners of this new venue Notting Hill Farm started building, wedding planning Sam Nelson from Ellicottville Events knew she had to get right in there and style a romantic shoot to build some inspiration. Sam followed Notting Hill’s progress for a year on social media and went to the site a few times. She knew this place was going to be nothing short of spectacular and boy was she right.

Jill, the owner of Notting Hill designed the building with her husband and picked out the most perfect finishes and details. This venue is a bride’s dream.

When coming up with the inspiration for this shoot, Sam knew it had to be elegant, a little sexy and very romantic. She set out to collab with some of the fiercest vendors out there to turn her dreams into a reality.

Notting Hill Farm just recently opened their doors in June 2019 and couples have been lining up to reserve their date!

EVL Events plans and coordinates weddings all over Western New York. Established in 2016. Sam designed and planned all of the details of this shoot as soon as she knew when they would be ready to open!

Michelle Day Photography- Based out of Buffalo, Michelle is one of the sweetest people you will meet. She is extremely versatile with her style and always brings fresh ideas to the table.

Blossoms N Treasures- This florist is based out of Buffalo, NY and is so much more than your typical florist. Lori and her team bring a sense of beauty and style to every event they do. Always thinking

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outside of the box and wanting to try something new. Blossoms N Treasures designed the arbor, floral wreaths, centerpieces and floral decor.

Jackie Donnelly- Our beautiful model is also the owner of Lash Bar Buffalo, based in East Aurora Ashwood Ink- an Buffalo based stationaire took Sam’s design and made it come to something beyond what she could imagine. Down to very little details of ribbon and stamps for style, Ashley did an amazing job designing this invitation suite.

B in a Bonnet- Bethany is the Jane of all trades.

She is responsible for all of the signage in the shoot, from the welcome sign to the banner above the food display, the table numbers, Mr & Mrs Sign, Cocktail sign. She also hand made all of the headpieces and hair jewelry for our bride.

Cupcaked- based out of Ellicottville NY is a new bakery established in 2017. She did an amazing job with the adorable hand painted cake cutting cake and pretty in pink desserts to match.

Private Knives Catering did an amazing job with the food styling: • • •

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Rose Bar with Canapes English Cucumber with whipped smoked , honeydew melon, chive Blackberries, Honey infused Goat Cheese, Borage Blossoms, gingered chia seed Watermelon, Blueberry, Feta, PomegranateBalsamic Vinegar Anise Dusted Seared Pork Belly, Strawberry, Passionfruit Mustard Main Course Coriander Crusted Salmon, Rosemary & Mint Lamb Chops served with english pea puree, asparagus, heirloom tomato, aged balsamic vinegar

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PHOTOGRAPHER Michelle Day Photography EVENT PLANNER EVL Events, FLORALS Blossoms N Treasures VENUE Notting Hill Farm BAKERY Cupcaked CATERER Private Knives SIGNAGE B in a Bonnet DRESS STORE Bridal Chateau INVITATION DESIGNER Ashwood Ink LINENS BBJ Linens RENTALS Quaint HAIR STYLIST Amy Lux Hair MAKEUP ARTIST Grace Michelle DESIGN Blue Violet Wedding Design MODEL Jackie at Lash Bar Buffalo

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Glamour & Grace

BRANSON MAXWELL PHOTO&VIDEO THE VESSEL NEW YORK, NY

PHOTOGRAPHER BRANSON MAXWELL WRITES...

The inspiration behind this shoot was the Vessel building itself. The clean lines of the bride’s fitted dress and and the groom’s black suit mirrored the clean lines of the building. We kept the flowers simple with greenery and white flowers to give the shoot a modern feel. The minimalistic invitations and cake also complimented this spectacular landmark. This shoot is the perfect inspiration for anyone wanting to get married in New York City, especially those wanting a modern and minimalistic wedding.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Branson Maxwell Photo & Video STYLING/ PLANNING Britt Warnick Designs FLORALS Denise Kay Floral & Cactus and Tropicals HAIR/ MAKEUP Allie Laree Beauty DRESS The One Bridal NY TUX Victor Talbots RINGS James Allen Rings JEWELRY As One Weds CAKE Wildflour NYC INVITATION SUITE Michelle Richardson SHOES Bella Belle Shoes

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Winter Elopement

WHITE POPPY WEDDINGS FALLING WATERS PRESERVE SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK

PHOTOGRAPHER WHITE POPPY WEDDINGS WRITES...

For this snowy winter elopement in the woods, we decided to use an alternative to the white wedding dress and emphasize the contrast of dark and moody toned decor and florals in white snow.

PHOTOGRAPHER White Poppy Weddings, LOCATION Falling Waters Preserve, CALLIGRAPHY KP Calligraphy Co, FLORALS Favender & Leaf Designs, LIGHTING Bearfly Designs, EVENT PLANNER Emily Baldwin Design & Events

Anton & Margaret

REAL WEDDING NICOLE NERO STUDIO SUZANNE FINE REGIONAL CUISINE LODI, NEW YORK

PHOTOGRAPHER NICOLE NERO WRITES...

Living in the PNW, but having lots of family in NY led Margaret and Anton to have two wedding celebrations, this one focusing on NY family in an intimate dinner with amazing food, lots of laughs and plenty of love!

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HANNA SENDER OF BRIDE & BLISS shares details with Betrothed Magazine readers on keeping healthy leading up to your wedding day.

PHOTOGRAPHY Brooklyn Wedding Photo

TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY Hey there, lovely brides-to-be! Hanna here, founder of ​Bride and Bliss,​where I work with brides-to-be on holistic nutrition and wellness so that they can look and feel the best they ever have throughout their engagement, on their wedding day, and beyond in a healthy and sustainable way.

So, here’s the truth: there is a crazy amount of pressure on brides to look “perfect” on the big day. Between ​the​dress, the photos, and the constant attention... it can be really overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety-producing. And what happens is: a sense of panic starts to set in. Like, the clock is suddenly ticking. And this enormous fear arises: what if it doesn’t happen? ⁣⁣⁣What if I ​don’t​look perfect?

⁣⁣⁣ what happens? You buy the expensive juice cleanse to So “kick start” your weight loss. You register for a spin class every day for a month straight (which, spoiler: is likely overdoing it for most people, and actually causing a lot of excess stress in your body.) You try one diet, then the next, and the next.

You decide you’ll just crash diet (as in, basically not eat) a month before the wedding and that’ll be that.⁣⁣⁣ But here’s the thing: all of these “solutions” are focused on one thing only: weight loss. These types of behaviors promote under-nourishment, deprivation, and fear of food... and the minute the wedding is over, you’re right back to your old habits. But what if you shifted your perspective a bit?

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What if you took this incredible amount of motivation and inspiration you’re feeling during this time, and did something really positive with it? What if you viewed this as the perfect opportunity to actually get healthy -- to make lasting, sustainable, hugely impactful shifts that would not only have you looking and feeling completely confident and radiant on your wedding day, but that would last long after the wedding day was over? ⁣⁣⁣ This is about embracing wellness and health over weight loss and “quick fixes” ... because when the wedding day is over, then what? Who do you want to be, and how do you want to feel, in this next chapter of your life?

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to evaluate and shed what is no longer serving you -- be it negative thought patterns, unhealthy habits, toxic relationships, or excess weight -- so that you can step into this next chapter of your life as the best and brightest version of yourself.

When you feel good in your body, it is fully reflected on the outside: you literally glow from within. And when you don’t feel good in your body -- that shows externally, too. When you’re depriving yourself of nourishment (important nutrients, vitamins, & minerals... as well as self-compassion, mindfulness, & self care) -- your body cannot possibly thrive. This is where symptoms like low energy, excess stress (the last thing you need right

now!), anxiety, acne, mood swings, and so much more come into the picture. And don’t get me wrong: you can certainly lose weight by subscribing to the 1,000 calorieper-day diet and “killing it” at the gym every day -many people do -- but you cannot achieve good health this way. Feeling deprived, hangry, and obsessive is not a sustainable way to live, and it’s certainly not the path that will allow you to feel the way you want to on the most important day of your life.

So what do I advise instead? Get clear on your goals: decide how you truly want to feel and look on your wedding day (and beyond.) Start implementing stress management techniques sooner rather than later -- so

that when the inevitable stressful moments come up (you are planning a wedding, after all), you’ll be much more equipped to handle them. And finally - remember this: there will be endless opinions and unsolicited advice coming at you about the best wedding diet, the best wedding workout, and how your neighbor’s friend lost 15 pounds for her wedding... but YOU know what’s best for your body. And all the quick fixes in the world will not set you up to be your healthiest and happiest self throughout your engagement, on your wedding day, and beyond.

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REAL WEDDING

Nat & Robb

BROOKLYN WEDDING PHOTO BAT HAUS BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

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Molly & Spencer

REAL WEDDING BECCA SUTHERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY VALLEY ELLICOTVILLE, NY

PHOTOGRAPHER BECCA SUTHERLAND WRITES...

Set in a sweet little ski town in Western New York, Molly and Spencer shared the most amazing day of their dreams. They wanted something simple and sweet but with a touch of elegance to glam up the Ski Lodge. With a small chairlift to the top of the mountain for a ceremony with views, the really captured the beauty of their surroundings!

PHOTOGRAPHY Becca Sutherland PLANNER EVL Events FLORALS Flowers off the Farm LINENS Tesoro Event Rentals SIGNAGE B in a Bonnet BAKERY Cupcaked DRESS Victoria’s Bridal Shoppe VENUE Holiday Valley HAIR Hair by Alycia MAKEUP Blush Makeup & Hair INVITATIONS Ashwood Ink VIDEO Andy Morin Videography

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SUBMIT TO BETROTHED We’re accepting submissions for our 2020 calendar year! To be considered, you must be a wedding professional with the rights or permissions to the photos you are submitting.

We are accepting content from the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania areas.

Love is love - we are proud to accept submissions from all types of marital celebrations.

Betrothed is about the art of a New York wedding – for all.

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