Every so often, I work with a couple who feels like family from the very first phone call. We get along as if we’ve known each other for years, and the day goes by so effortlessly that I thank my lucky stars they found me. This is exactly what being part of Kelly and Jared’s wedding at JW Marriott Essex House in New York City was like.
The bride began her day by getting ready with her bridesmaids, and mother in one of the private terrace suits at the Essex House. They had a private patio with incredible views overlooking the iconic Central Park. Kelly and Jared shared their private and emotional first look outside on the private patio before stepping into their vintage Royce Royce to head to their church wedding ceremony at The Church of St Paul the Apostle. The Priest that married the couple, was also the same priest that baptized Kelly and her sisters, so having him be part of their joyous day was truly special for the couple.
Kelly curated the best welcome gift bags for their guests that included lots of NYC stapes including individually wrapped New York State red apples, New York Pretzel Chocolate Bars from Dylan's Candy, and classic Yellow Taxi Cab sugar cookies. I had way too much styling these welcome bags on my Locust Collection rollable surfaces in their hotel suite.
After the happy couple was officially married(!!!), we headed inside Central Park for their family, bridal party, and finally their bride and groom portraits. It was crowded but when you walk around in a stunning Pronovias wedding dress with cathedral length veil, the crowds make room for you! We even were in the park for a seriously stunning golden hour sunset which is some of my favorite wedding photos from their entire day!
We soon arrived at the JW Marriott Essex House so the couple could enjoy a bit of their cocktail hour before their wedding reception inside the ballroom began. The couple took dancing lessons to practice for their first dance which had kelly up in the air and swinging from Jared's arms. Lots of Cheers and happy tears were shed when they entered the room to begin their wedding celebration! The couple had Hank Lane’s Brooklyn Sound band keep everyone on the dance floor from the very first song only taking breaks to eat and listen to speeches and toasts!
It was a true honor to be part of Kelly and Jared’s wedding day and I already know I’m going to be part of their lives forever. I cannot wait to see what is next for this incredibly loving couple! xo
// wedding vendors // Wedding Ceremony - The Church of St Paul the Apostle / Wedding Reception - JW Marriott Essex House / Floral Design - Heights Flower Shoppe / Wedding Invitations - Bella Figura / Wedding Cake - JW Marriott / Wedding Band - Hank Lane - Brooklyn Sound / Videographer - Willow Tree Films / Hair and Makeup Artist - Vanessa Ungaro / Brides Wedding Dress - Pronovias / Brides Catherdral Length Veil - Pronovias / Brides Shoes - Jimmy Choo / Groom’s Tuxedo - Tom James / Bridesmaids Dresses - Bella Bridesmaids / Hayley Paige / Calligrapher - Quill and Paper / Vintage Rolls Royce - Romantique Double Diamond / Ring Box - The Mrs. Box / Wedding Photographer - Jainé Kershner Photography //
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