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A Fun Urban Wedding in New York, NY

The Bride Mary Woodward, 28, works in sales The Groom John Boyle, 35, also works in sales The Date June 16 Mary and John didn’t really have a particu

The Bride Mary Woodward, 28, works in sales The Groom John Boyle, 35, also works in sales The Date June 16 Mary and John didn’t really have a particular theme in mind; they just wanted their evening to be classy but still fun. Feeling drawn to white and champagne tones, the couple made the romantic look work for a summer wedding by adding pops of green.

Instead of cake, the couple had a passed dessert cart, complete with mini ice-cream cones and fresh doughnuts and cookies.
Ceremony and reception site: The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, New York Photography: Glen Allsop/Christian Oth Studio Consultant: Jeff Stillwell/The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers Officiant: Rev. Noel Clarke Gown: Elie Saab for Pronovias, Pronovias, New York Hair: Maria Mok Salon Makeup: Jennifer Nam Veil: Pronovias, New York Shoes: Oscar de la Renta Wedding rings: New York Gems & Jewelry Inc. Bridesmaid dresses: Alice + Olivia, New York Formalwear: Men’s Wearhouse Invitations: Rosebrook Meyer Programs: DIY Escort cards: Julie Hanan Design Flowers and rentals: Bardin Palomo Catering and desserts: Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships Music: Cocktail hour: Freddy Harris III; reception: Stages; After-party: DJ Kraff Swagger/Scratch Music Group Transportation: Matrix Transportation Group LLC Honeymoon: Tahiti Registries: Homefest; Williams-Sonoma
Mary’s favorite menu item was the blue cheese brulee.
Menu Items
Hors d'Oeuvres
Table Names
The reception centerpieces varied from low to medium and high. These soaring arrangements featured large green leaves, curly willow branches and white blooms.
Reception Décor
Each guest’s escort card formed a piece of the New York City skyline.
The Reception Venue
The simple programs were laid out on each guest’s seat at the ceremony.
The Ceremony
Ceremony Décor
Bridesmaids' Bouquets
White roses, peonies, dusty miller and berries filled the bridesmaid bouquets.
All seven bridesmaids wore the same silver-toned dress with a beaded overlay and their own jewelry.
Mary’s favorite accessories were her mesh booties with a bit of bling on the toes.
Mary says, “John really likes my hair down, so my stylist created these gorgeous soft waves that matched with the draping of my dress.” She loved the flattering Grecian-like draping on her silk chiffon gown.
The Boutonniere
Bridal Bouquet