Sammi and Steven Wedding - Bride and Groom - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Weddings

Sammi & Steven’s Glittering, Fun-Filled Reception

Sammi and Steven Wedding - Bride and Groom - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Sammi and Steven Wedding – Bride and Groom – Tribeca Rooftop – Danny Weiss Studio

After Sammi and Steven’s picture-perfect ceremony overlooking Downtown Manhattan, guests were treated to cocktail hour, enjoying hors d’oeuvres alongside the newlywed’s signature drink, The Winston, named after their French bulldog. Then everyone headed to Tribeca Rooftop’s reception room for dinner followed by a glittering night of fun. Here, this month’s featured bride shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding Story.

Part 4: Reception & Centerpieces

When asked about the inspiration for her reception décor, Sammi said, “I knew I wanted everything to stand out from all of the weddings I had ever been to. I also wanted my reception to be a graduation from my ceremony, which was more intimate with softer colors. Florals were always going to be a big part of my decor, so in my eyes, I visualized having three different centerpieces, numerous varieties of flowers and as many shades of pink as possible! I wanted the vibe to be glamorous, romantic, and of course fun!”
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Sammi and Steven Wedding - First Kiss - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Weddings

Sammi & Steven Exchange Vows in a Heartfelt Ceremony Overlooking Downtown Manhattan

Sammi and Steven Wedding - First Kiss - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Sammi and Steven Wedding – First Kiss – Tribeca Rooftop – Danny Weiss Studio

Any sense that Sammi and Steven’s wedding was taking place on a Monday quickly fell away as guests took their seats on Tribeca Rooftop’s patio overlooking downtown Manhattan. The décor and breathtaking views combined with feelings of excitement to create an atmosphere that defied time and place. This day belonged to two people who were about to start their journey of a lifetime together. Here, BB Featured Bride Sammi remembers her heartfelt ceremony in the sky.

Part 3: Ceremony & Chuppah

An escape from the metropolitan hustle & bustle of the streets while celebrating the magic that makes New York City so alluring, Tribeca Rooftop offered the perfect setting for Sammi’s self-described over-the-top wedding style. The bride admits that her vision for ceremony décor was unclear when she first met with us. “I had pinned and saved so many gorgeous images of chuppahs. By my second meeting with Rachel (Bride & Blossom’s Founder), we had all the details figured out, or so I thought. Then about four weeks before my wedding, we decided to change the chuppah completely. I’m so glad we did, because I was obsessed with it!”
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Sammi and Steven Wedding - Bride and Groom Walking Down the Aisle - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Weddings

Sammi & Steven: High Glamour at Tribeca Rooftop

Sammi and Steven Wedding - Bride and Groom Walking Down the Aisle - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Sammi and Steven Wedding – Bride and Groom Walking Down the Aisle – Tribeca Rooftop – Danny Weiss Studio

Asked to describe her wedding style, Sammi unapologetically replied, “When I first met with Rachel (Bride & Blossom’s Founder), I described my aesthetic, in a nutshell, as being a little bit over-the-top.” Well, if there is a time to be GO BIG, it’s when you are getting married. From her gown to décor, Sammi’s personal style translated into a day that radiated high glamour from start to finish.

We are excited to introduce, Sammi, our BB Featured Bride for December. Sammi and Steven exchanged vows on a beautiful summer’s day at Tribeca Rooftop. Here, she shares the first chapter in their Real BB Wedding story.
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Allison and Josh Wedding - Reception Entertainment Chinese Dragon - New York Botanical Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

Weddings

Allison & Josh Celebrate with a Beautiful, Multi-Cultural Reception

Allison and Josh Wedding - Reception Entertainment Chinese Dragon - New York Botanical Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

Allison and Josh Wedding – Reception Entertainment Chinese Dragon – New York Botanical Garden – Emma Cleary Photo and Video

The weddings we remember most are those that are a true expression of a couple’s love and personality. Allison and Josh let guests know that nuptials were going to be uniquely genuine before a ceremony program was handed out or centerpiece was put on display. “We had our welcome dinner at Shun Lee West the night before,” Allison says. “We tried to weave in both of our backgrounds.” A nod to the bride’s Chinese heritage and groom’s Jewish faith continued through the festive, multi-cultural reception. Here, Allison shares the final chapter in her Real BB wedding story.
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Allison and Josh Wedding - Bride and Groom Chuppah - New York Botanical Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

Weddings

Allison & Josh Exchange Vows in an Intimate, Late-Summer Ceremony

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

Allison and Josh Wedding – Bride and Groom Chuppah – New York Botanical Garden – Emma Cleary Photography

Having met and fallen in love in New York City, Allison and Josh couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. “We wanted to host our family and friends in the city that played such an important role in our relationship,” the bride says. “We looked at one venue in Manhattan before checking out the New York Botanical Garden. The second we stepped on the grounds, we knew it was the place for us.” Here, she looks back on their intimate, late-summer ceremony.”
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Allison and Josh Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - New York Botanical Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

Weddings

Allison & Josh: Romantic Elegance at New York Botanical Garden

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

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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