Blissful at Battery Gardens

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We’re fond of all white weddings, especially those with a modern twist! Jessica and Brian’s summertime affair at Battery Gardens was the epitome of modern chic.

Vendors

Venue: Battery Gardens

Photographer: Rebecca Yale

 

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Reception - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Madalyn And Jon’s Dramatic Reception at Guastavino’s

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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Reception - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Reception – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

Watching two people start their new life together is one of the best things about weddings. And let’s not forget about the post-ceremony celebrations! For their Guastavino’s reception, Madalyn and Jon underscored the venue’s magnificent interior with décor that was high-impact, yet sophisticated. Still, the night’s mood was joyous and full of energy with guests partying well into the late hours. Here’s the final chapter of Madalyn and Jon’s Bride & Blossom wedding story.

Part 4: Reception, Card Table, and Dance Floor

After Madalyn and Jon said “I do”, festivities got underway with a cocktail hour. “For the reception, I knew that I wanted to have the ceremony flowers suspended over the dance floor,” Madalyn says. While everyone was busy raising their glasses to the newlyweds, the Lucite chuppah was removed to reveal a gorgeous hanging floral chandelier that casted an enchanted air over the rest of the evening.
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Chuppah - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Featured Bride Madalyn On Her Breathtaking Chuppah

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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Chuppah - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Chuppah – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

We love when a bride puts a unique spin on wedding traditions. Symbolizing the home of the soon-to-be newlyweds, the chuppah is one of the most important aspects of the Jewish wedding ceremony. It also lets the bride be creative with décor, and express their personality and style. This week, we talked with our featured bride Madalyn about her breathtaking Lucite and suspended floral chuppah.

Part 3: Ceremony

When guests began arriving at Guastavino’s for Madalyn and Jon’s wedding, New York City was in the midst of its first snowfall of the season. Everyone was more than happy to take cover inside the warm, picturesque venue, but what they were about to see would exceed all expectations.
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white tulip centerpiece - via snippetandink.com

Planning & Inspiration

Spring Wedding Decor Ideas With Tulip Flowers

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No other flower announces the arrival of spring more than the tulip. With its pretty layered petals and cheerful character, the tulip is an ideal flower choice for the bride who is have her wedding between March and June. There are over 3000 varieties of tulips available in a spectrum of colors ranging from crisp white with to soft pastels to vivid hues of purple, yellow, pink, orange, and red.

 

white tulip centerpiece - via snippetandink.com

white tulip centerpiece – via snippetandink.com

 

Originating in Persia and Turkey, the tulip’s name derives from the Turkish word for gauze, the fabric used for turbans, and refers to the flower’s turban-like shape. Introduced to Europe in the 16th century, tulips became incredibly popular. In the Netherlands, the flower’s demand caused “tulip mania” where the price per bulb became so high that the markets crashed!
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Featured Bride Madalyn On Her Carolina Herrera Dress and Personal Touches

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One of the best things about working with brides is hearing about how they found their dream wedding dress and the personal touches that will go into making the big day extra meaningful. This week, our featured bride Madalyn shares the story behind finding her gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown!

 

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Bride – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

Part 2: Gown & Personals

“I felt totally comfortable and like myself in my dress, which is exactly what I wanted for my wedding day,” says Madalyn. For many brides, finding the perfect wedding ensemble can be a daunting task. But the process came together effortlessly for this bride. “I found my dress at Carolina Herrera, and chose it because I thought the style was so classic and elegant,” she recalls.
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride & Groom - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Madalyn & Jon: A Modern Love Affair at Guastavino’s

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We are excited to introduce Madalyn, our Bride & Blossom featured bride for March. Madalyn and Jon said “I do” on a snowy winter day in December at Guastavino’s. Here is the first chapter of their wedding story.

 

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride & Groom - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Bride & Groom – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

Part 1: Engagement & Planning

When the time came to propose to Madalyn, Jon made sure the life changing moment would exceed her greatest expectations. Knowing that she wanted to visit Beacon, NY, Jon planned an end-of-summer trip to the picturesque upstate city. Their itinerary started with a scenic Saturday morning hike up Mount Beacon. It was suppose to be a relaxing start to the day, but Jon’s pace suggested otherwise. Madalyn remembers, “He was practically racing up the mountain!”
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