Allison & Josh: Romantic Elegance at New York Botanical Garden

Allison and Josh Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - New York Botanical Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

Allison and Josh Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – New York Botanical Garden – Emma Cleary Photo and Video

In the age of dating apps, so many things need to be in sync for two people to hit it off on the first meeting. Past experiences and expectations are significant factors in this type of situation and both individuals may not be on the same page. Time, in some cases, however, works out the kinks of matchmaking. Allison recalls her first date with Josh. “We initially connected in 2017 on Hinge. We got drinks and the date went well enough that we both seemed open to seeing each other again.” They made plans for a second date at the Comedy Cellar only to have Josh cancel at the last minute. “Josh pretty much ghosted me for the next six months. I had just been on a great first date when he re-emerged. Something told me to give him another chance. It’s part of our story, though a part we kept from our families until it was revealed at our wedding,” she says with a laugh.
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Joye and Scott Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Fireworks - Tribeca Rooftop - Rafal Ostrowski Photography

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Joye & Scott Celebrate Under Fireworks

by Kate Murphy

Joye and Scott Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Fireworks – Tribeca Rooftop – Rafal Ostrowski Photography

One thing can be said about planning a wedding during a pandemic – you’ll have to modify your original vision. It’s not all bad though, we promise. Working with couples over the past year and half, we’ve noticed a willingness to step outside of the box, break rules, and be creative like never before. It’s inspiring to see how two people navigate uncharted waters, figuring out what matters most to them in order to put together a day that is an honest and heartfelt expression of their love.
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Joye and Scott Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Bouquet Altar Arrangements - Tribeca Rooftop - Rafal Ostrowski Photography

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Joye & Scott Say “I Do” In A Breathtakingly Chic Sky-High Ceremony

by Kate Murphy

Joye and Scott Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Bouquet Altar Arrangements – Tribeca Rooftop – Rafal Ostrowski Photography

“We’ve been to so many weddings, but never one on a Manhattan rooftop. After taking in the views, we couldn’t see us getting married without the NYC skyline in the background. It was just our vibe – the venue had everything we imagined for a dream wedding.” This week, BB Featured Bride Joye reminisces on her breathtaking sky-high ceremony at Tribeca Rooftop.

Part 3: Ceremony and Backdrop Arrangements

As guests made their way to the rooftop patio, they we welcomed with an iconic scene of downtown Manhattan that harmonized the city’s past and present, showing off time-worn landmark buildings against towering sleek skyscrapers. The weather couldn’t have been more picture-perfect. With not a cloud in the sky, sunlight filtered down, dancing off the steel and brick architectural giants to luminous effect.
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Joye and Scott Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Tribeca Rooftop - Rafal Ostrowski Photography

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Joye & Scott: Bohemian Romance at Tribeca Rooftop

by Kate Murphy

Joye and Scott Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Tribeca Rooftop – Rafal Ostrowski Photography

Joye and Scott ran in the same circle of friends during college, but they didn’t start dating until after graduation. “I finally caved and let him take me out,” Joye says with a laugh. They clicked immediately and soon realized their connection went far deeper than anything they had experienced during those casual get-togethers at school. “I can honestly say that I wanted Scott in my life for the long-haul from the beginning. He really wasn’t the type to be in a steady relationship. In fact, I was his first serious girlfriend, so I knew that he had the same feelings.”
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Christina and Ben Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing - University Club of New York - Christian Oth Studio

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Christina & Ben Celebrate With A Majestic Reception

by Kate Murphy

Christina and Ben Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing – University Club of New York – Christian Oth Studio

Christina and Ben arrived at the University Club in grand style, escorted in a 1956 Rolls Royce Phantom. Upon seeing their reception for the first time, the bride says, “It felt like we were no longer in New York City, but had been transported back in time to a palace in Europe.” Here, Christina shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding Story.

Christina and Ben Wedding – Bride and Groom – University Club of New York – Christian Oth Studio

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Christina & Ben’s Heartfelt Ceremony At The Church of Our Saviour

by Kate Murphy

Christina and Ben Wedding – Bride and Groom Walking Down the Aisle – Church of Our Saviour – Christian Oth Studio

While many couples choose to have their ceremony and reception at the same venue, Christina and Ben chose a more traditional setting to exchange their vows – the Church of Our Saviour. BB Featured Bride Christina reflects back on this part of her wedding and says, ‘it was really special because this is the church where Ben and I go every Sunday for mass.” In fact, after the couple became engaged, Ben decided to convert to Christina’s faith of Catholicism. “He actually received his confirmation and first communion there,” she says. “And we had the same priest, Monsignor Sullivan, who confirmed Ben marry us.” This week, we look back at how the couple blended tradition with personal meaning on their wedding day.
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