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In honor of our third anniversary yesterday, I've been sharing my favorite wedding photos with you all week. I hope you enjoyed our getting ready moments, our wedding ceremony & our newlywed moments. Today, let's take a look at our reception. While our wedding ceremony was the most meaningful, our winter white wedding reception was the most FUN:
Just a hop, skip & jump away from our beloved Hoboken, our wedding reception was held at the
Hyatt on the Hudson, a waterfront hotel boasting incredible New York City views. We wanted our wedding reception to feature the very same views we admire from Hoboken so our wedding guests could enjoy them. With the magnificent New York City skyline glittering beyond ballroom windows, the winter white wedding decor was kept very simple. Simple white carnation centerpieces, glowing candles & striped ivory linens graced each table. An all-white wedding cake, square with cascading orchids, completed the minimal, sweet look.
Our wedding reception was a traditional celebration with eating, drinking, toasting, dancing & general merriment. Of course, it was the most special night of my life because I was married to my love & surrounded by our loving family & friends. Some of my favorite memories:
* Pausing to breathe & appreciate the moment. My husband & I sat hand-in-hand at our sweetheart table & took a few minutes just to look around at our family & friends, realizing the muchness of the occasion.
* Dancing to "What A Wonderful World" with my new husband, surrounded by our family & friends with the New York City skyline enveloping us.
* Last Dance to the Jersey anthem, "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. My husband took the mic & belted out the song to a packed dance floor!
In short, we had the time of our lives!
VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: Timothy Glenn Photographers / Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson / Wedding Planning: Koru Wedding / Day-of Coordination**: An Affair to Remember Weddings & Events / Band: Love Jones Band / Flowers: EK Designs / Wedding Cake: Carlo's Bakery of Hoboken / Wedding Gown: WToo from Lovely Bride / Bridesmaid Dresses: Cynthia Rowley from Bella Bridesmaid in Madison, NJ / Hair & Make-up: Ashimoto / Menswear: Men's Wearhouse
** Please note that I have used the term "Day-of Coordination" because it is the common term. In reality, Eileen helped me with ALL the final preparations of wedding planning, starting about one month prior to the wedding & ending with the last dance of the reception. We had such a blast at our wedding because we knew Eileen & her team were taking care of every last detail!
Happy Wedding Wednesday!
When you mix the prettiest pink bridal shoes & bridesmaid dresses with elegant white bouquets & centerpieces, you have the recipe for a perfectly beautiful wedding. Kim Reimer Photography shows us the beauty:
Maura & Alan were married on August 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. The elegant white wedding palette was accented with touches of pale pink, such as pink bridal shoes and pink bridesmaid dresses. The beautiful wedding began with a traditional Catholic ceremony at a stately church. Afterwards, the Bride & Groom hit the streets of Vancouver to capture wedding memories. The fun celebration continued at Le Versailles Ballroom at The Sutton Place Hotel. The gorgeous crystal chandeliers & pretty damask fabric walls were accented with towering white hydrangea centerpieces. It was the perfect setting to eat, drink & be married!
My Favorite Moment: The Groom decorating the Bride with a Just Married sign!
My Favorite Detail: The Bride's white rose bridal bouquet with just a subtle hint of pink.
Congratulations, Maura & Alan!
VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: Kim Reimer Photography / Submitted via Two Bright Lights / Reception Venue: The Sutton Place Hotel / Floral Designer: Budget Blooms
Happy Wedding Wednesday!
Continuing our local New Jersey & New York wedding series, today's wedding brings us to the family-owned estate vineyard & winery, Bedell Cellars, on Long Island. With the lush landscape, classic white flowers & glowing white paper lanterns, this wedding is just the prettiest little affair. Roberto Falck Photography shows us the beauty:
Krista & Paul got married on September 27, 2012 at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue, New York. The outdoor ceremony & tented reception offered stunning views of the vineyard & farmland. With such a lovely location, the Bride & Groom went the timeless, romantic route with plenty of white flowers, glowing white lanterns, soft candlelight & small, thoughtful touches. The wedding is full of pretty!
& now, I am honored to share a few words from the Bride, Krista:
"It is hard to narrow down my favorite wedding day memory as it was all so very special to me. If I had to choose one moment aside from walking down the aisle to my future husband Paul, it was walking into the pavilion at Bedell Cellars, being surrounded by all of our family & friends & knowing we had several hours to celebrate our marriage with them all in once place. In that moment, we both felt so blessed, not only for all the loving contributions they have made to each of our lives over the years, but that our friends & family would take the time & travel distances to be there for the occasion. I also felt extremely lucky for having the great vendors that we did. We felt very strongly that we wanted to have a wedding celebration & setting that showed how special everyone in the room was to us & seeing the room, the table settings & the care & attention that each vendor had spent on the small details of the day was very gratifying & humbling. We were & are very appreciative."
My Favorite Moment: The First Look is just pretty darn sweet.
My Favorite Detail: I fell in love with the white lanterns glowing throughout the reception. Best use of white paper lanterns ever!
Congratulations, Krista & Paul!
VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: Roberto Falck Photography / Submitted via Two Bright Lights / Ceremony & Reception Venue: Bedell Cellars / Catering: A Small Affair / Floral Designer: Karen Lenahan Designs / Band: Elan Artists / Wedding Cake: Jundra's Pastry Shop / Invitations: William Arthur / Wedding Gown: Amsale
