Kate & Chase Celebrate Saying “I Do” With a Romantic, Fun-filled Reception

Kate & Chase – Mansion at Natirar – by Sally Pinera

After exchanging hilltop vows at Natirar Mansion, Kate and Chase welcomed guests to a breathtaking reception where décor expressed the couple’s romantic side. The warm and festive atmosphere combined with a fantastic performance from the couple’s wedding band had everyone partying well into the night. In today’s post, we present the final chapter in Kate and Chase’s Real B&B Wedding story.

Part 4: Reception, Centerpieces, Sweetheart Table

Kate and Chase’s picture perfect ceremony was followed by a celebratory cocktail hour. Guests mingled, enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks while the Highline Quartet played music, putting a classical twist on modern hits. Afterward, everyone headed to the reception in Natirar Mansion’s Grand Ballroom where they were greeted by an enchanted scene.
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Kate & Chase Wedding - Wedding Arch - Mansion at Natirar - by Sally Pinera

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Featured Bride Kate On Her Gorgeous Wedding Arch

by Kate Murphy

Kate & Chase Wedding – Wedding Arch – Mansion at Natirar – by Sally Pinera

We love when our brides find ways to incorporate their passions into the wedding day celebration. Music is a very important part of Kate’s life. Her relationship with Chase deepened over their admiration for music. If their wedding were to be an authentic expression of their love for each other, music would have to be involved. This week, we talk with Kate about how combining floral decor with musical elements worked to create a wedding ceremony that exceeded all expectations.

Part 3: Ceremony, Floral Arch, and Song
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Kate & Chase Wedding - Bridal Bouquet 3 - Mansion at Natirar - by Sally Pinera

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Featured Bride Kate on Her Gorgeous Liz Martinez Dress and Personal Touches

by Kate Murphy

Kate & Chase Wedding – Bridal Bouquet 3 – Mansion at Natirar – by Sally Pinera

After the ring is slipped on, one of the first things a bride-to-be thinks about is what she’s going to wear down the aisle. And when you have a specific vision of how it will look, finding the perfect dress can take some time and effort. Just ask Kate, our featured bride for May. “I was looking for a design with floral appliqué and lace. An open back was important as well. I had tried on so many dresses and none of them were what I hoped for. That is until I went to Spina Bride. It was like stepping into a wedding gown boutique set within a fairytale,” she remembers.
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Wedding Favor Centerpieces - via marthastewartweddings.com

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Wedding Favors Ideas That Double As Beautiful Decor

by Kate Murphy

When it comes to designing a wedding, brides dream about a day where every decorative flourish is flawlessly executed. At the same time, it’s refreshing to add touches that are little unexpected, fun, and show your personality. One way to show your creative side is by incorporating wedding favors into the decorative scenery. You’ll be amazed by how little details like vibrant packaging, festive colored treats, and thoughtful keepsakes work to enhance both the look and feel of your wedding.

Wedding Favor Centerpieces – via marthastewartweddings.com

Wedding Favor Centerpiece – via marthastewartweddings.com

Wedding Favor Flower Centerpiece

Of course you’ll want to save some of your wedding flowers, but not all of them! Encourage guests to take home floral centerpieces by placing blooms in charming vintage cans or in vases displayed on a cake stand.
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Sophia & Sam Wedding - First Dance - Tribeca 360 NYC - by Shira Weinberger

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Sophia and Sam Celebrate Saying “I do” Under a Spectacular Floral Chandelier

by Kate Murphy

Sophia & Sam Wedding – First Dance – Tribeca 360 NYC – by Shira Weinberger

At the end of the day, a wedding is a celebration of two people and the committed love they have for each other. We love when couples like Sophia and Sam work together to make sure this sentiment is woven into the decorative fabric of their nuptials. For their Tribeca 360 reception, the couple incorporated décor that reflected their personal style, harmonizing modern sophistication with high drama. Here’s the final chapter in the Sophia and Sam’s Bride & Blossom wedding story.

Sophia & Sam Wedding - Reception - Tribeca 360 NYC - Shira Weinberger Photography

Sophia & Sam – Tribeca 360 – by Shira Weinberger

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Bride & Blossom Venue Spotlight: Battery Gardens

by Kate Murphy

Kate & Alex Wedding – Battery Gardens – couple – orange, peach bouquet – by Susan Shek Photography

When it comes to choosing where to get married in New York City, each couple is different from the next. Some couples want a venue with a view while others want one that is rich in history and tradition. Access to a picturesque backdrop for taking photos is always a plus. And let’s not forget about cuisine. A guest’s wedding experience is always shaped by the food that is served.

Located at the Southern most corner of Manhattan’s Battery Park, Battery Gardens offers all of these things and more to the couple looking for their perfect wedding venue. New York City’s history began in Battery Park when Dutch Settlers landed there in 1683. Today, it is a 25-acre public park exuding a tranquil beauty that makes visitors completely forget they are actually in bustling metropolis. Nestled within this urban oasis, Battery Gardens has stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate the wedding from the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception. Esteemed veteran chef Ari Nieminen heads the kitchen, which offers delectable menus designed to meet the highest culinary tastes. And breathtaking vistas of New York Harbor are ever-present through out the wedding festivities.
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