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A Formal Wedding in Brooklyn, NY

The Bride Shannon O’Brien, 33, a design director at Moment Design The Groom Josh Hammann, 35, a student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program a

The Bride Shannon O’Brien, 33, a design director at Moment Design The Groom Josh Hammann, 35, a student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at SUNY Downstate The Date August 14 Most of Shannon and Josh’s friends had never been to Brooklyn, so the couple really wanted to showcase their city. Taking inspiration from the iconic “I Heart NY” logo, they went with a red, white and black color palette with pale-periwinkle accents.

A simple, calf-length veil was a perfect match for Shannon’s chiffon cap-sleeve Jenny Yoo dress.
Shannon carried a big bunch of white roses and ranunculus with pale-green accents.
Red-and-white baker’s twine bound together the simple kraft paper programs.
Stark-white linens provided a clean slate for the bright flowers on the tables.
Tented escort cards were displayed in a bed of grass as a nod to the couple’s “bluegrass” Kentucky roots.
Out-of-town guests got these welcome bags sealed with a sticker of a sketch of the Brooklyn Bridge and the couple’s heart logo.
Kraft paper menus were tucked into white napkins and topped with coaster favors. Baker’s twine tied everything together.
The bridesmaids chose their own black dresses and accessorized with matching red peep-toe pumps.
Shannon and a friend made the table numbers with some spray-paint stencils and glass bottles.