The Beauty of New York Inspired This Wedding at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan

Kylee and Benjamin (Ben) got engaged following a helicopter ride above New York City, so it was only fitting that they celebrate their wedding at its pinnacle. The couple welcomed loved ones to the Rainbow Room, located 65 floors above the iconic Rockefeller Center, for a “luxe romance” soiree. Even the couple’s signature cocktail paid homage to their skyscraping story— guests sipped espresso martinis, aptly dubbed “The Fifth Floor Walk-Up.”

Amnesia roses, burgundy vanda orchids and oxblood dahlias infused the centerpieces with bold color, while white anemones added a modern contrast.  A feature in a past issue of The Knot inspired Kylee and Ben’s “dramatic and daring” color palette. Calligraphed geode place cards, which doubled as favors, sat atop the chargers alongside claret and gold die-cut menus.

Kylee’s wedding gown had a 12-foot-long train that attached under the back’s dramatic bow. She later removed it for the cocktail hour. Kylee and Ben took a spin around the dance floor as their band serenaded them with “How Long Will I Love You,” by Ellie Goulding.

As a late-night snack (and a nod to the city’s abundant food carts) the couple served guests hot dogs and soft pretzels. The inside of the couple’s bloom-clad confection was bursting with three decadent flavors: hazelnut with praline crunch, brown sugar with mini chocolate chips and black cherry. For a playful send-off at the end of the night, guests created a tunnel of streamers for the couple to run through.