Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had the wonderful opportunity to officiate Mathew & Marissa’s wedding at the beautiful de Seversky Mansion, on the campus of New York Institute of Technology. I’d married another couple there in 2011, but it was a summer wedding so it had a much different feel. This is a truly stunning […]
Wishing Stones: A Dreamy Wedding at de Seversky Mansion Read More »
I’m still swooning over a recent wedding I officiated for two fellows from Denver. It was a lovely, sophisticated autumn event at the chic NoMad Hotel in Manhattan (28th and Broadway). The guests had flown in from all over the world, for a cocktail party and ceremony at the hotel, followed by a celebratory dinner
Nomad Hotel: A Ceremony Rich in Tradition Read More »
Last weekend I was happy and honored to participate in the marriage of Ming and Daniel. A super smart and interesting couple, they’d met in college a number of years ago. Daniel is originally from Sweden and enjoyed many guests from his mother land. Ming, an Asian American, welcomed her engaging and chic relatives from
620 Loft & Garden: A Slice of Midtown Heaven Read More »
Some brides and grooms, New Yorkers as well as those coming to the city for a destination wedding, would like to marry in a church. Yet even in a place like the Big Apple–with a bountiful array of houses of worship, it is a surprisingly difficult task to find a church that will allow these
All Souls Church, New York City Read More »
I have always tried to help my destination couples see the many joys of small weddings, underscoring the idea private elopements and weddings with a limited number of guests can still be unique, wonderful, and highly personalized events of the heart. And this was certainly the case with my recent Texas grooms Ian and Tres.
Ink 48: The Westside Boutique Hotel…Perfect for Weddings Read More »
Not long ago, I officiated a wedding for a stunning California couple Stephen and Kimberly. The venue was the ultra-hip Brooklyn Winery. Everything about the evening was perfect—the bride and groom sparkled with joy, the venue was a perfect mix of high style and retro glam. The wine and food and laughter all flowed freely.
Circle of Love: Wedding at Brooklyn Winery Read More »
Over the last few years, I have come to appreciate how “visual” I am. Working on weddings and other ceremonies offers unusually rich opportunities to be in noteworthy spaces, enjoy decorations and flowers, and view spectacularly beautiful people and apparel. Like many of my clients, I can hardly wait to see photographs of their big
Manhattan Penthouse Wedding with David Burton & Company Read More »
I have been in the wedding business for some time now and have seen bunches of creative ideas around weddings of all sorts. But time and again, I am delighted to hear about nifty celebration concepts that leap from the innovative minds of wedding professionals, as well as brides and grooms. This past weekend, I
Sweet Memories…To Go, at the Green Building Read More »
For some couples, a glitzy venue in New York City isn’t their ideal location for a wedding ceremony. Rather, they look forward to a ceremony and celebration that is enveloped by the natural beauty of the Empire state. For, once you leave the five boroughs of the Big Apple, there are extraordinary choices for wedding locations
The Casual, Romantic Elegance of the Roxbury Barn Read More »
I’m delighted to feature Michael Chadwick’s beautiful photographs of Amanda & Jorge’s September wedding at 202 East. I met Amanda and Jorge many months ago and was captivated by their warmth and sincerity. They selected the auspicious date 9-10-11 for their long-awaited union. The wedding venue was new to me: 202 East. Although I have lived
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