T H E A RT (A N D H E ART) OF A NEW YORK WEDD ING J U N E 2020 | VO LU M E 01 | ISS U E 06
CONTRIBUTORS Megan Breukelman Bad Boss Bride Par La Mer Photography Laurel Creative Kelly Pomeroy Photography Brehant Creations Nicole Nero Studio Anthony Tomassi Photography Limelight Entertainment Karina Mekel Photography Francesca Michetti Photography La Rue Events LLC Stephanie Berenson Photography Kelly Pomeroy Photography
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Here we are, friends, after another month of the world being absolutely flipped on its head. One thing I have been absolutely impressed by is the resilience and determination of the wedding vendors in the NY/NJ/CT/PA area. Not only are these vendors facing challenges head on, but they’re challenging back. The wedding industry is one that has needed challenging for a long time. I am so proud of every outspoken vendor supporting BLM, supporting shifts on major and minor scales, and supporting their community. There is so much to be said for those who are using their platforms for good. To speak out when speaking out is needed, and who keep on speaking out thereafter. The world needs more of you. I don’t have much more to add to this issue’s editor’s letter. Black lives matter.
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Minimal Elegance
PAR LA MER PHOTOGRAPHY SMITH FARM GARDENS EAST HADDAM, CONNECTICUT
BAD BOSS BRIDE WRITES... This was a beautiful collaboration of artists in the Connecticut and New York area. The venue was Smith Farm Gardens, a gorgeous private family run estate.
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PHOTOGRAPHER Par La Mer Photography EVENT DESIGNER Bad Boss Bride FLORAL DESIGNER Persephone Floral Atelier DRESS DESIGNER Lotus Threads EVENT VENUE Smith Farm Gardens MAKEUP Eye for Beauty CT CALLIGRAPHY Ink Moth Creative LINENS & COVERINGS Snassy Crafter OTHER Still Water Wedding Films BAKERY Just Desserts by Jess JEWELRY Autumn and Ochre
Jaclyn & Anthony
REAL WEDDING LIMELIGHT ENTERTAINMENT BONNET ISLAND ESTATE MANAHAWKIN, NEW JERSEY
LIMELIGHT ENTERTAINMENT WRITES... Jaclyn and Anthony’s wedding at Bonnet Island Estate was absolutely gorgeous! Jaclyn and her seven bridesmaids wore adorable satin matching pjs while getting all dolled up the morning of. The girls went with a natural yet glamorous look for their makeup. Jenielle Jensen of Makeup by Jenielle Jensen did a fantastic job at defining and glistening the girls’ natural beautiful features. They looked so stunning! Jaclyn went with a nude pink lip and big eyelashes that silhouetted her gorgeous brown eyes. Jaclyn’s hair looked beautiful!! Kelly McCormick styled the girls hair and each do was very unique; our beautiful bride went with a messy updo. After a few finishing touches and fun shots of the girls together, it was time to get Jaclyn into her Pronovias wedding dress from La Belle Mariee Bridal. MY GOSH, SHE LOOKED GORGEOUS!! 3, 2, 1... her father came to see her for the first time all dolled up and he entered with a camera in his hands – too funny!! He was speechless at how beautiful his daughter looked. Everyone needed tissues for this one! Speaking of first looks... Jaclyn and Anthony had their special time during their first look. Anthony looked so handsome wearing a Jos A. Bank tuxedo and brown suede dress shoes. He accented his look with a floral blue and pink tie and paired it with a blush pink pocket square. HOW HANDSOME! After Jaclyn and Anthony’s first look we photographed them with their two precious puppies Maverick and Bonnie!! They both had floral collars on and looked absolutely adorable. Especially when Bonnie kept trying to eat Maverick’s floral collar! We had some fun with Bonnet Island’s gorgeous grounds and took some photos near the beachy reeds. Now it was time for the bridal party! The seven groomsmen wore matching blue tuxedos, blush pink ties, suede brown dress shoes, and rope tie clips. The bridesmaids floor length blush pink dresses complemented the blue tuxedos nicely. Everyone looked great! Time to get these two married! The ceremony space at Bonnet Island Estate is so pretty!! Angela Nicole Design did an incredible job at arranging the florals for Jaclyn and Anthony’s wedding. Everything looked so beautiful. Jaclyn and Anthony’s ceremony was sweet and very special. Their good friend Adam officiated their wedding and made their wedding ceremony absolutely perfect! After a few kisses, the couple walked down the aisle as husband and wife with all their loved ones congratulated and cheered them on. Finally it was time for the part Anthony was anticipating – TO PARTY! Chris Marino of Limelight Entertainment rocked the dance floor with all the couples favorite songs! Everyone danced all night long. It was pretty epic! Steve Dimaggio of Color Room Films filmed their entire wedding and sure enough he got some awesome footage from this night! PHOTOGRAPHER Limelight Entertainment CEREMONY LOCATION Bonnet Island Estate FLORALS Angela Nicole Design DRESS DESIGNER Pronovias DRESS STORE La Belle Mariee Bridal TUXEDO & MENS ATTIRE Jos A Bank BAKERY The Bakeworks CINEMA & VIDEO Color Room Films DJ Limelight Entertainment
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Sunshine Luxury
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PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHANIE BERENSON WRITES...
Spring luxury vibes in a bright greenhouse. That’s what Sarah, creator of Brehant Creations Events, had as a goal with this styled shoot that she dreamt up while being pent up inside during the wintertime. She designs nontraditional events, and this was definitely far from cookie cutter with the bright pops and perfect coordination. The ceremony was just one of the showstoppers, thanks to Floral Designs by Justine. A half circle of thick, lush florals, filled with everything from Anthurium, Garden Roses, Craspedia, and Ranunculus created this unique shape floating above the ground. In the center was a mandala rug that added a bit of a bohemian flair.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Stephanie Berenson Photography LLC EVENT PLANNER Brehant Creations VENUE Farmington Gardens FLORALS Floral Designs by Justine BEAUTY Transcendent Makeup HAIR All Dolled Up INVITATION DESIGN TS Calligraphy, Soul Crafted Letter DRESS STORE Julie Allen Bridals BAKERY Custom Cakes by Sarah CT RENTALS Refined Rentals LLC MODELS Victoria Veneziano, Amanda Bogdan, Alexe Revisto Modeling SPECIALTY FOODS Queenie’s Cocktail Bar, LLC. VOW BOOK DESIGN Upstroke Creative LINENS Snassy Crafter JEWELRY Michael’s Jewelers EVENT VENUE The Garden DESIGN & DECOR Petals & Plates TUXEDO & MENS ATTIRE Generation Tux GROOMSMAN ATTIRE Dazi USA
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PHOTOGRAPHY Kelly Pomeroy Photography PLANNER Brehant Creations VENUE The Wadsworth Mansion FLORALS The Gardenist BEAUTY Resurge, A Luxury Beauty Bar, BEAUTY Transcendent Makeup LINENS & COVERINGS Snassy Crafter PROPS Whole Weddings RENTALS Refined Rentals LLC BAKERY Custom Cakes by Sarah CT DESIGN & DECOR Petals & Plates BAKERY Quiet Corner Cookies JEWELRY Katie Bartles Jewelry DRESS STORE Julie Allen Bridals SIGNAGE Kimberly George Art CALLIGRAPHER Soul Crafted Letter VEILS & HEADPIECES Over the Moon Bridal GROOMSMAN ATTIRE Generation Tux
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KELLY POMEROY PHOTOGRAPHY THE WADSWORTH MANSION MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT
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STYLED SHOOT FRANCESCA MICHETTI PHOTOGRAPHY WHITE CHIMNEYS LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA PHOTOGRAPHY Francesca Michetti Photography VENUE White Chimneys EVENT DESIGNER La Rue Events LLC FLORALS Re+Bloom Couture Florals CAKE DESIGNER Prima Cristina Cakes DESIGN & DECOR Savannah Home Vintage LINENS & COVERINGS BBJ Linen Rental This colorful styled wedding took place on Memorial Day in the countryside of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The venue, White Chimneys is a stunning property that has sprawling green space along with intimate areas like an enclosed fountain space and barn reception hall. It is also an animal lover’s haven, home to as horses, highland cows and donkeys to name a few!
Fun on the Farm
REAL WEDDING LAUREL CREATIVE RYLAND INN WHITEHOUSE STATION, NEW JERSEY
Katie & Vinny
FROM THE COUPLE... My wedding was a dream! I never really wanted a barn wedding but I knew I didn’t want to have it in just any old ballroom. When I saw the plans for the Coachhouse at the Ryland Inn it was basically my Pinterest wedding board come to life! I knew I had to get married in there. It had both old and new (being an old renovated horse barn) indoor and outdoor spaces, and a stunning guest house for our wedding party. I didn’t have an exact theme per se but wanted our day to be elegant and timeless. I had a lot of romantic colors like blush and a deep burgundy incorporated throughout my decor and florals as well as a lot of early tones and textures including a bunch of logs cut down from my grandparents house in Pennsylvania! One tradition we could not forget was the Norwegian Kransekake. This is an almond based cake made out tired rings. Tradition holds that the newlyweds lift the cake from the top ring and how ever many rings come off the top of the cake is how many children they will have. We picked up 2 rings!
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Marissa & Valdir
REAL WEDDING ANTHONY TOMASSI PHOTOGRAPHY THE WATERVIEW MONROE, CONNECTICUT
IN THE WORDS OF THE COUPLE... We did not use any decorations for the ceremony space other than light pink flower petals down the aisle. The waterview decorates their ceremony space so it was beautiful enough on its own. Before guests walked in the were greeted with a few friendly signs to make them feel welcome which I made myself. When it came to the reception I did most of the decorations myself. I made pink & gold table numbers out of simple picture frames. The place cards for the tables were hand written by my grandmother. We also had a signature drink for guests that was named after our dog Jax. Around the reception area guests could find pictures & keepsakes of ours so they could feel like they really knew the story of us. The most special moment was finally getting to marry my best friend after 6 years. After all the hard times, trials, long distance, laughs & tears I got to call my college sweetheart my husband.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Anthony Tomassi Photography VENUE The Waterview FLORALS Whisconier Florist DJ Critical Entertainment DRESS DESIGNER MB Bridal TUX & MENS ATTIRE Bogey’s Tuxedos
REAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Nicole Nero Studio VENUE M&D Farm CATERER Lily and the Rose Catering FLORALS Native Farm Flowers
NICOLE NERO STUDIO M&D FARM WESTERLO, NEW YORK
Maggie & Kevin
NICOLE NERO STUDIO WRITES... This M&D Farm wedding had the most perfect weather (in mid-August, who would have thought?!), the most delicious food, perfect details, a stunning dress, a first look with dad and an amazing couple who is crazy-in-love! Also... sandwiches, who’d think they were the ticket?! Kevin and Maggie met when they both worked at Haymarket Media in 2011. Maggie as an event manager and Kevin as a reporter. One day, in 2012, Kevin emailed Maggie with a simple message: “Do you like sandwiches?”. As luck would have it, she did. The rest is history.
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ENGAGEMENT KARINA MEKEL PHOTOGRAPHY DUMBO & BROOKLYN BRIDGE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Winda & Abriel
KERRY MCINTYRE WRITES... Winda + Abriel are such a fun couple! They were visiting NYC from Vancouver and decided on a NYC engagement shoot during their time here! We discussed the many options in New York for photography and they chose to have their photos taken at the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO. I personally love this session and the locations! Her little white lace dress and heels were perfect for this shoot! We stopped for a bit of
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