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An Earthy Wedding in Staten Island, NY

The Bride Lisa Fani, 30, a senior product manager for Saks Fifth Avenue The Groom Alonso Vargas, 33, a music producer The Date June 9 Lisa and Alonso

The Bride Lisa Fani, 30, a senior product manager for Saks Fifth Avenue The Groom Alonso Vargas, 33, a music producer The Date June 9 Lisa and Alonso planned an effortlessly romantic wedding with pops of green, red and yellow. Lisa was inspired by the venue’s botanical gardens, so she added natural elements—like succulent escort cards—to the day.

Kraft boxes held tiny live cacti and succulents in plastic bottles.
Lisa carried a large bouquet with air plants, succulents and bright billy balls.
Sushi and seafood stations during the cocktail hour were big hits with guests.
Lisa grew up on Staten Island and always knew she wanted a Snug Harbor wedding; she loved the venue’s botanical gardens and elegant event spaces.
A soft, romantic half-up style was perfect for Lisa’s day-of look.
All the guys donned small artichokes on their lapels.
Lisa wore an organza and satin A-line gown, while Alonso chose a classic black tuxedo and bow tie.
Ceremony site: Sacred Heart Church, Staten Island, NY Reception site: Celebrate at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY Photography: Laura Bruen Gown: Junko Yoshioka, Saks Fifth Avenue Hair: Stephanie Ragucci/Salon Neo Makeup: Christina Graffeo/Salon Neo Veil: Tia Mazza, Saks Fifth Avenue Shoes: Brian Atwood Wedding rings: Bourghol Brothers Jewelers Bridesmaid dresses: Hitherto, BHLDN.com Formalwear: Jack Silver Formal Wear, New York Invitations and escort cards: Regas Flowers: Sam Gregorio’s Florist Catering: Landmark Hospitality Music: Sal Travis Entertainment LLC; DJ Cutmaster Other entertainment: Magician: Seth Kramer Productions Cake: Palermo’s Bakery Favors: GemSprouts.com Photo booth: Sal Travis Entertainment LLC Transportation: Romantique Limos Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn New York, Staten Island, NY Honeymoon: Honolulu and Maui, HI Registries: Bloomingdale’s; Crate & Barrel; Macy’s
Personalized Coasters
Potted succulents and various herbs held the escort cards, which were designed to mimic plant identifiers in a garden.
All the bridesmaids wore the same lilac-hued cocktail dress with a V-neck.
Bridesmaids' Bouquets
Yellow, red and soft-pink blooms topped tables for a fresh, just-picked look.
A cascading sugar flower and an acrylic silhouette topper decorated the cake.