Danielle and Andrew’s wedding was a bibliofile’s dream. With hand-aged paper pages from their favorite books rolled into the bouquet, to the wrapped antique encyclopedias used as centerpieces! Click the photo to be taken to the full feature on www.theknot.com!
Danielle and Andrew’s wedding was the perfect example of fusing the couple’s personalities with style and decor into the perfect DIY wedding. The couple, who are both avid readers, gave their guests each a copy of Stranger in a Strange Land, wrapped in earthy recycled paper and bound with twine, complete with a library card on the cover. The centerpieces were set into decoupaged tins; wrapped in aged paper by the couple, and sat atop antique encyclopedias. Danielle aged pages from one of her favorite books and rolled them up into the bouquet. Everything detail was designed or handmade by the couple including Danielle’s hair piece and birdcage veil, the escort card book markers, the ring pillow, the invitations, menus, announcements and programs.
The details were a perfect blend of literary sophistication and old-timey rustic. In carrying the literary theme, the tables were named after authors of time past, with a few words of wisdom from each. For instance, J.D. Salinger says, “If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she’s late? Nobody.” One of my favorite details from the day was the ceremony program. Danielle and Andrew created an old news flier announcing the big day! The ring bearer was dressed as the paper boy, handing out the “papers” as guests entered the ceremony.
Thank you so much for having us, Danielle and Andrew. Congratulations to you both. And thank you also to Ryan Jensen for shooting with me.
Ceremony/Reception/Catering: The Manor
Florist: Crest Florist
Stationary: Bride/ Danielle Mayer
Officiant: Celia Milton
Band/DJ: DJ Gaza
Tara and Rob are a picture perfect couple. She is strikingly beautiful, graceful and kind. And Rob is steadfast and incredibly handsome. On top of being gorgeous, they also have an unbelievable chemistry. Although they met in high school, you would think they had just met yesterday. There is so much love and respect in their eyes when they look at each other! So, it was easy to create beautiful images of their early summer wedding set in downtown Manhattan. The couple were married at the gorgeous St. Andrews church near the courthouse. We traveled over the bridge to Dumbo, for some great skyline shots. The evening ended at Bridgewater’s, with sparkling, urban views of the bridges and a gorgeous sunset that shone through the heavily windowed reception room. And boy, could these families party! There were several sets of grandparents on the dance floor all night! And the band was fantastic.
I really love this couple and I am so thankful to be a part of their gorgeous NYC wedding. Thank you so much, Tara&Rob, and congratulations to you both. Thank you also to Gulnara for shooting with me and to Kaeko for assisting.
Ceremony: St. Andrews
Reception Venue and Caterer: Bridgewaters
Florist: Diana Gould
Band/DJ: Hank Lane Band - Soho Rhythm
Dress Designer: Birnbaum & Bullock
Shoes: Valentino
by Julia Newman
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