This past October we worked with the lovely Shannon to plan her Brooklyn wedding to high school sweetheart, Vinnie. As an event planner herself, Shannon didn't need much help but she was determined to plan an wedding that did not lose sight of the true meaning of the day: a celebration of two families joining together, having lots and lots of fun!
We helped the laid-back couple chose the charming and funky ReBar in Brooklyn for their reception, so creating a space that was warm and inviting was easy to do. Cait and I are big advocates of finding a venue that does not require lots of money to decorate, but with a few small touches can become your own. For Shannon and Vinnie, we created some very inexpensive centerpieces using only wood planks and pillar candles. We flooded the rest of the space with pillar candles and votives, and had Lenox Hill Florist bring in gorgeous oversized maple leaf arrangements to complete the Fall romantic atmosphere.
Because the reception was in a bar, there were a few plasma tv's that we struggled with hiding. In the end, we decided to play a fireplace DVD on all of the screens. The effect was magic--the space looked cozy and actually felt physically warmer! The copper chafers we rented for the buffet to replace the bar's standard aluminum went a long way to enhancing the look of our Fall feast.
As with all of our events, we included a few personal touches that made the wedding feel like an extension of the bride and groom. Shannon painted an adorable "marriage license" that doubled as a guest book, which we placed next to a vintage bird cage/card holder. Beautiful, isn't it?
Thank you to Shannon and Vinnie for letting us share this special day with you! You guys rock!
xo J.
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