Sara & Mitch’s Summer Fun Reception

Sara & Mitch Wedding – Reception – The Foundry – Craig Paulson Studio

Guests gathered for cocktail hour to raise the first of many toasts to newlyweds Sara & Mitch. Then everyone headed to The Foundry’s courtyard for an unforgettable evening of revelry. Here, featured bride Sara shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding story.

From the very start, there was a sense that Sara and Mitch intended their reception to be an occasion for everyone to cut-loose and have fun. Sara looks back and says, “There were so many details we included that meant a lot to us. Music was a big one. The music that Mitch and I and our wedding party walked into was symphony versions of pop-punk songs we love, but only a handful of people probably recognized.”
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Ashley & Joe Wedding - Centerpiece - Wave Hill - Heather Waraksa Photography

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Ashley & Joe Celebrate With An Unforgettable White & Green Reception

by Kate Murphy

Ashley & Joe Wedding – Centerpiece – Wave Hill – Heather Waraksa Photography

From start to finish, a wedding at Wave Hill unfolds into a surprising experience at every turn. After making it official, Ashley and Joe joined guests for cocktail hour to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and kick off a first round of toasts. Then everyone headed to Wave Hill House to enjoy a beautiful and joyous evening of celebrations. Here, Featured Bride Ashley shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding story.

Ashley & Joe Wedding – Appetizers – Wave Hill – Heather Waraksa Photography

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Rashna & Sean Celebrate Saying “I Do” With A Magical, Jewel Tone Reception

by Kate Murphy

Rashna & Sean Wedding – High Centerpiece – Bronx Zoo – Dideo Films Photography

One of main reasons Rashna & Sean chose to get married at the Bronx Zoo was because it offered new and exciting experiences through out the course of their wedding. After an unforgettable ceremony, guests gathered in the Madagascar Exhibition for the first of many toasts to the newlyweds. Then it was off to Schiff Hall for a night of celebration.

Rashna & Sean Wedding – Schiff Hall Lion Statue – Bronx Zoo – Dideo Films Photography

Part 4: Reception, Centerpieces, and Sweetheart Table
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Hilary & Brad Wedding - Reception High Centerpiece - Plaza Hotel - Hechler Photographers

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Hilary and Brad Celebrate With An Elegant, Fun-Filled Reception

by Kate Murphy

Hilary & Brad Wedding – Reception Low Centerpiece – Plaza Hotel – Hechler Photographers

Given Hilary’s taste for glitz and glamour, it comes as no surprise that she celebrated saying “I Do” with a reception comparable to the fabulous parties F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote about in The Great Gatsby. There was luxurious décor, sparklers, pulsating music, and a showstopping 5-tier wedding cake. Here, the bride talks about the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding story.

Part 4: Reception, Centerpieces, and Sweetheart Table

After a preliminary round of toasts during cocktail hour, guests found their seats via a captivating escort card table and made their way to the Plaza’s ballroom. There, the vibrant pink color scheme gave way to white and gold. “Brad wanted an all white ballroom, which I thought was a nice idea to keep everything romantic,” Hilary says. “The Plaza is marked by gold ornamentation on the ceilings and walls. There was something so beautiful and elegant about having clean white.”
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Melanie & Nick Wedding - Ceremony Program - Suffolk Theather - Sean Gallery Photography

Planning & Inspiration

10 Wedding Decor Ideas With Personality – Real BB Weddings

by Kate Murphy

The perfect venue, gorgeous flowers, delicious food, a show-stopping cake – these are the elements that make a wedding beautiful and luxurious. But the most unforgettable weddings are those in which the couple’s personality and style shine through. We’ve seen couples be really creative and fun, using decor and accessories to express their love story, interests, and sense of humor. Looking for ways to add a personal touch to your wedding festivities? We’ve got you covered. Here are ten inspiring ideas taken right from our Real BB Wedding archives.

Melanie & Nick Wedding – Ceremony Program – Suffolk Theather – Sean Gallery Photography

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Lorenza & Pete Celebrate Saying ‘I Do’ With A Festive Reception

by Kate Murphy

After exchanging vows at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, newlyweds Lorenza and Pete jumped into a vintage Rolls Royce and were whisked away to their reception at the New York Botanical Garden. Here, featured bride Lorenza shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding story.

Lorenza & Pete Wedding – Candelabras with Christmas Trees – NYBG – by the Hons

Part 4: Reception, Card Table and Holiday Tablescape

“Since I was a little girl, I dreamed of waking up on my wedding day to snow,” recalls Lorenza. Sure enough, when she opened her eyes on December 9^th, the season’s first snowfall was blanketing New York City. The magical outdoor setting was the perfect complement to her and Pete’s winter themed reception.
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