Angela and Utsarga had a double wedding weekend in early October. The invitation by Suite Paperie included 2 separate invitation cards for each celebration enclosed in a vellum wrap with some dramatic floral prints. I particularly liked the combination of fall inspired colours incorporated into the suite, especially the terracotta envelope with a toast velvet liner.
Read moreMandarin Oriental New York Wedding: Alice and Sanjay
Alice and Sanjay’s double wedding was my last wedding of 2019 and it was quite a celebration to end out the year! Looking back it was also my last wedding before COVID-19. Now looking over these pictures and seeing a celebration of over 200 guests brings with it a whole host of emotions for me. I greatly look forward to the wonderful day when we can get back to these big fabulous weddings in New York City. In the meantime, I hope this recap brings some inspiration to couples out there planning away.
Read moreChinese Indian Gotham Hall Wedding
Kathryn and Chas' wedding had two ceremonies! With both ceremonies and dinner taking place in the same room at Gotham Hall, it took a team of the best creative professionals to execute it all so smoothly and beautifully. Coming from very different backgrounds, it was important to the couple to pay proper tribute to their Indian and Chinese cultures and religions. We started the day with their Hindu ceremony. By Yena Designs created a striking gold chiffon mandap with bright pops of orange dahlia and magenta phalaenopsis orchids draped elegantly from the corners. The aisle was artfully decorated with petals inspired by rangoli designs. The bride was so happy when she saw the room, she shed a tear! With the conclusion of the first ceremony, guests were ushered upstairs for coffee, tea and dessert, as the room was changed for the Catholic ceremony. The floral palette was a clean white with a few subtle touches of pink. To honour Kathryn's grandmother, Yena placed a few pale pink lilies, her favourite flower, into her bouquet.
One of my favourite personal touches was the Indian rangoli vine surrounding the Chinese "double happiness" character. Both elements were used separately on the invitation suite, but on the wedding day they were combined and used on the menus. I loved the symbolism of bringing both families together that day. Guests dined under the grand dome at tables dripping with orchids from Yena. With romantic draping from Dazian and dramatic lighting from Bentley Meeker, the room was breathtaking! They partied the night away to the incredible sounds of the Blaire Reinhard Band. I am so proud of how everything came together for Kathryn and Chas that day and could not have done it without the amazing team involved!
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Photography: Brian Hatton Photography / Event Planning and Design: Ang Weddings and Events / Floral and Event Design: By Yena Designs / Venue: Gotham Hall / Catering: Thomas Preti / Band: Blaire Reinhard Band | Draping: Dazian / Lighting: Bentley Meeker / Audio and Staging: Eastern Stage Productions / String Quartet: Sun Nectar / Hair and Makeup: Face Time Beauty / Hindu Ceremony Chairs: Mandap Design / Invitations: Kate’s Paperie / Gown: Monique Lhuillier via Kleinfeld Bridal / Bridesmaid Dress: Donna Morgan
