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Location: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY; Table Fashions: THE COUTURE LINEN COLLECTION, Boston, MA; Floral Design: John LaRoche for Blue Guava, Boston, Bridal Fashion: MARCHESA Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA;Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Location: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Bridal Fashion: MARCHESA Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Men’s Fashion: RUSSO TUXEDO, Stoneham, Table Fashions: THE COUTURE LINEN COLLECTION, Boston, MA; Floral Design: John LaRoche for Blue Guava, Boston
Floral Design: RICH SALVAGGIO, Teleflora, Los Angeles, CA Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Above and left Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for BLUE GUAVA; Photographer: CLICK IMAGERY, INC. Belmont, MA Right: Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for BLUE GUAVA, Boston, MA; Photographer: JOYELLE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY, Arlington, MA;
Bouquet: CENTRE PIECES DESIGN, Newton, MA Photographer: DASHA KAZAKOVA Photography
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Location: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, Boston, MA; Floral Design: JOHN LAROCHE for BLUE GUAVA DESIGN, Boston, MA; Linens, and Chairs: THE COUTURE LINEN COLLECTION, Boston, MA; Tableware: RENTALS UNLIMITED, Stoughton, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Location: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, Boston, MA; Floral Design: JOHN LAROCHE for BLUE GUAVA DESIGN, Boston, MA; Linens, and Chairs: THE COUTURE LINEN COLLECTION, Boston, MA; Tableware: RENTALS UNLIMITED, Stoughton, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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Location: MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BOSTON; Floral Design: JOHN LAROCHE for BLUE GUAVA, Boston, MA; Linen, Chairs and China: RENTALS UNLIMITED, Stoughton, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
Platinum Weddings takes you on an unsurpassed look inside the Boston Public Library and the McKim building showcasing one of the most luxurious historic venues in Boston’s Back Bay to host your event. Founded in 1848, by an act of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts, the Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first municipal library in the United States open free to the public. The present Copley Square location has been home to the Library since 1895, when architect Charles Follen McKim completed his “palace for the people.” In 1972 the Library expanded its Copley Square location with the opening of an addition designed by Philip Johnson.
Bates Hall
Acknowledged by many to be architecturally one of the most important rooms in the world, Bates Hall features a majestic barrelarched ceiling enclosed by half domes on each end, English oak bookcases, busts of eminent authors and Bostonians, and a richly carved limestone balcony. The hall, located on the second floor of the McKim building, is named in honor of Joshua Bates, a London merchant banker born in Weymouth, MA, who in 1852 gave the Library $50,000 for the purchase of books.
The Courtyard
As you step off onto the balcony, you feel the cares of the modern world slip away and the enriched old world feel set in as you overlook its’ luxuriant Italian-style landscape beauty. Embellished through an enchanting garden, bronze cast ornate statue and fountain designed by Frederick MacMonnies’ “Bacchante and Infant Faun,” the Boston Public Library is surely one of the most beautiful and breathtaking outdoor locations in Boston’s Back Bay. The historic Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair join together to showcase the exquisite setting of one of America’s most definitive landmarks, complemented by prestigious event planning and orchestration capabilities of New England’s acclaimed special event caterer. With over thirty years of dedication and passion this allows The Catered Affair and The Boston Public Library to develop a unique and memorable event.
Floral: Blue Guava Designs, Photography: Dan Doke Photography, Linen: The Couture Linen Collection; Dress: Lelite Boutique; Men’s Fashion: Russo Tuxedo; Information provide by: The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair, Resource: http://www.bpl.org/central/walkmckim.htm
The Courtyard Restaurant The Map Room Café
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Two restaurants, operated by The Catered Affair, offer library visitors a unique dining experience and showcase the BPL as one of Boston’s most inviting destinations. The restaurants are located on the first floor of the McKim building and overlooks the Boston Public Library Italianate courtyard. The Map Room Café is housed in the former map room of the library.
Mandarin Oriental Boston Both timeless and contemporary at once, the Five-Diamond awarded Mandarin Oriental, Boston is as distinctive as the city it calls home. Chosen for its posh Boylston Street address, the building has been designed with sophistication, comfort, and Mandarin Oriental’s signature touches of Asian elegance. The result is a guest experience where the luxury of the surroundings is in harmony with the consummate service for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned. Chic venues and inspired cuisine define the dining experience at Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Both the restaurant and bar offer engaging views of Boylston Street, creating a vibrant ambiance. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Asana, serves up world-class fare - breakfast to dinner - from a seasonal menu of authentic and pure New England cuisine. The M Bar & Lounge is a stylish space with glass and exotic stone top bar, intimate banquettes and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. The bar provides a dramatic stage for lively evenings, Boston-style, complete with select vintages from the hotel’s wine room.
Thoughtfully designed, all of the hotel’s function space is conveniently situated on the second level. Guests arrive via the lobby’s elegant glass and limestone staircase or by swift elevator access. Floor-to-ceiling widows flood the space with natural light and afford the charming views of Boylston Street. Paneled throughout with golden-hued satinwood and trimmed in mahogany, the 4,200 square-foot Oriental Ballroom, accommodates up to 600 reception guests –or 380 seated banquet-style. A dedicated kitchen, adjoining the meeting space, provides customized menus for everything from intimate meetings and gatherings to large banquet affairs. More than 10,000-square-feet of versatile space, state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled service make Mandarin Oriental, Boston the ideal venue to present a variety of events, from a grand-scale wedding reception to an intimate ceremony. Floral: John LaRoche for Blue Guava, Photography: Dan Doke Photography, Bouquet: Petals Inc. Linen: Rentals Unlimited, Cloth Connection opposite page: Linen: Cloth Connection Floral: Petals Inc.; Dress: Lelite Boutique; Information provide by: Mandarin Oriental, Boston
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