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Alex & Frankie: A Winter Wedding in New Paltz, NY

The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz is an 1869 Victorian castle. Set into a mountainside and overlooking a lake, the property encompasses acres of

The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz is an 1869 Victorian castle. Set into a mountainside and overlooking a lake, the property encompasses acres of hiking trails, gardens, terraces, and woodlands. It's a magical spot for a wedding, and for Alexandra Bush, who vacationed at Mohonk with her family many times, it's full of personal history. THE BRIDE Alexandra Bush, visual manager for Anthropologie THE GROOM Francis Maiorino, film production THE DATE November 10 Alex used the occasion of then-boyfriend Francis (Frankie) Maiorino's birthday to introduce him to Mohonk on a weekend getaway. We both loved the area so much we returned several times, she says. When they became engaged, they imagined a weekend-getaway wedding, and Mohonk seemed like an obvious choice. The two began dating when they were working on a film production crew on location in Montauk. Two years later, Frankie proposed on Gin Beach, a favorite spot from their days of working on that first film together. Alexandra admits she was completely surprised, and that she is still amazed that Frankie had found the perfect antique ring. He also produced a bottle of Cristal champagne and two glasses for an intimate, beachside celebration.

After cocktails and a seated dinner, the band kicked up the music a notch and the party moved onto the dance floor. A friend took a surprise solo on the saxophone, delighting the newlyweds.
Attire for Alex and Frankie's wedding party, from the groom's suit to the flower girl's velvet dress, was in chocolate brown.
The Couple
Alex had the bodice re-beaded and the sleeves replaced to customize her Ulla-Maija gown.
Alex and Frankie's wedding cake featured chocolate icing over vanilla cake with strawberry and cream filling, topped with a vintage 1930s bride and groom figurine (a gift from the bride's sister).
Pinecones were sprinkled in the centerpieces (along with pale pink tea roses, eucalyptus, and coffee berries), adorned the escort cards, and the bride's bouquet contained bigger pinecones.