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Victoria and James were married on an October afternoon in Central Park.

James wrote this to be read during the ceremony, “I’ve loved you every day of my life.  I loved you even before I’d met you. I knew that you were out there somewhere and that my heart would eventually lead me to you. I knew that you would be sharing with others your wonderful sense of humor, your warm and engaging personality, your incredible sense of the world and most importantly, your kindness of spirit. I knew that your relationships with your family and friends would be a source of great strength for you and that they in turn, would feel the same way for you.  I knew deep in my heart that you would be making others feel as blessed as I feel everyday to have you in my life. I didn’t know you but I knew you were out there and I have loved you every day of my life.  Thank you for wanting to share your life with me as my wife and as your husband, I will love you for every day of the rest of my life.”

James shares, “Victoria and I have jobs that require us to be out of New York for extended periods of time on a frequent basis. Missing events in the city, exhibitions at a museum or even dinner with friends, is never as hard for us as missing time in our wonderful city simply enjoying a picnic dinner in Central Park on a warm summer evening. Her favorite, and after many years of persuasion, my favorite part of the entire five boroughs is a small meadow at the base of the entrance at west 77th street. Its quiet seclusion allows us to block out all of the turmoil of our daily lives, relax and enjoy each other’s company. So it was perfect to be married here on a lovely autumn day in October.”

Congratulations Victoria and James!

Special thank to all the Vendors:
Flowers by: Posies, On the Upper West Side
Bride’s Necklace: Kate Spade
Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Wellies: Hunter 
Ties: Countess Mara
Banner: Paper Source
Restaurant: Isabella’s
Photography: Jessica Schmitt

Stephanie and Tom were married on a beautiful October day at the Waterside Restaurant.

This dress is soooo gorgeous! The Pronovias gown has an organza and tulle skirt with feathered sweetheart neckline.

Stephanie, you looked stunning!

Stephanie continues, “My sister, my maid of honor, is dating the best man. It was great that she caught the bouquet and he caught the garter, although some people think it was fixed.  ; )

I loved the heartfelt speeches that everyone gave.  lt was such a fun crowd and the dance floor was packed all night.  I couldn’t have asked for a better day and am so excited to be married to the love of my life.”

They shared their first dance to Oh My Love by John Lennon.

Congratulations Stephanie and Tom!

Check out more photos in the slideshow:

Special thanks to all the vendors:
Venue: Waterside Restaurant
Officiant: Father Kenneth Riehl
Florist: Perla & Company
DJ: DDM Entertainment, Violinist: Melissa Macy, DDM Entertainment
Video: NST Pictures
Dress Designer: Pronovias
Hair and Makeup: Ore Makeup
Cake: Palermo’s Bakery
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jordan
Bridesmaid Necklaces: J Crew

Slideshow song: All About Your Heart by Mindy Gledhill
Photography: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz and Brandi Toole

I am so excited to share this very special wedding styled shoot at Brooklyn’s Acqua Santa. The wonderfully talented Jove Meyer Events and I collaborated on a vintage garden style–perfect for a Brooklyn bride.

We are absolutely thrilled to be featured on Wedding Chicks today!

Brooklyn’s Williamsburg has such a great vibe––urban, historic, artistic, eclectic and, of course, includes the hipster culture. Translating that into a garden wedding in an Italian restaurant was challenging and full of rich inspiration for photography. Jove did a terrific job designing and planning a wedding with this distinctive look. The style incorporated special touches like a floral crown, vintage plates, bird table numbers and an antique inspired dessert table with jewelry boxes.

Wild Ivy is the brilliant designer of all the gorgeous blooms! The aisle of petals, floral chandelier, crown, and all the amazing floral pieces really were the heart of the shoot.

Shoes from Chromatic Gallerie, where you can pick your perfect color, and a handmade sash from Hushed Commotion add to the charm and personal touch of a Brooklyn wedding.

Fourteen-Forty created all the delightful paper pieces with a custom design with a floral motif and sweet little bird table numbers.

Catbird, Williamsburg’s go-to place for handmade jewelry and unique designs, provided the simple and delicate baguette ring.

The cake by Sugar Flower Cake Shop featured a gorgeous red rose and Nutella cake cups by Alana Jones Mann were the perfect jewels to compliment the design–and such a sweet treat!

Our bride looks so gorgeous thanks to the fresh-faced makeup by Sally Duvall and an on-trend fishtail braid by Stacey Weinstein of Once Upon A Bride.

Be sure to check out this lovely film from Valerie Barnes:

HUGE thanks to the whole team:
Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography
Planner and Designer: Jove Meyer Events
Venue: Acqua Santa
Makeup: Sally Duvall
Hair: Once Upon A Bride
Cake: Sugar Flower Cake Shop
Cinematography: Valerie Barnes
Floral Design: The Wild Ivy
Groom’s Attire: Brooklyn Tailors
Jewelry: Catbird
Shoe Designer: Chromatic Gallerie
Stationery: Fourteen-Forty
Accessories: Sash: Hushed Commotion
Desserts: Alana Jones Mann
Getting Ready Robe: Comfy Clothing

Jess and Jason had a beautiful early Autumn wedding at the historical landmark, Morven Park, in Leesburg, Virginia.

Jason’s expression when he saw Jess for the first time was PRICELESS!

Morven Park includes a 1,000-acre estate and mansion that has evolved from a fieldstone farmhouse in 1781 to its current turn-of-the-century style facade. The grounds include this gorgeous wrought iron gate, gardens, reflecting pool and beautiful oak trees.

These flower girls were just TOO CUTE!

Jess shares, “When we went to tour Morven Park as a possible venue we both loved it. Jason was really thrilled with the idea of having the ceremony at the oak tree. The college where we met, Elon, is Hebrew for oak. The campus is full of oak trees and there is a grove in the center of campus where they hold orientation and commencement ‘Under The Oaks.’ Once we saw the oak tree at Morven Park, it was almost too perfect.”

During the ceremony Jason’s brother read these lovely lyrics from Neil Young’s Comes a Time:

The style of the wedding combined A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Jess and Jason’s love for music.

The reception was full of wonderful music decor including escort cards at will call and vinyl record table numbers.

Jess adds, “One of my favorite moments of the night was at the reception. I was able to take a minute and step back and soak it all in–everyone on the dance floor or hanging out at tables talking with each other. It was so great to see all of our family and friends come together and have fun.”

Congratulations Jess and Jason!

Check out more photos in the slideshow:

They also included a super fun wedding photo booth into the reception.

I also had the pleasure of photographing Jess and Jason’s engagement photos in the spring.

Thank you to all the vendors:

Venue: Morven Park, Virginia Historic Landmark, Leesburg, VA
Florist: Buttercups Floral
Desserts: Cupcakes Actually
Cake Topper: Etsy’s Cherry Red Toppers
Catering: Vintage 50
Bride’s Rings: Quest Jewelers, Fairfax, VA
Wedding Coordinator: Judy Nguyen
Officiant: Tony Moreno
Wedding Photography: Jessica Schmitt, Eric Swartz and Mari Harsan
Bride’s Gown: Mori Lee
Bride’s Accessories: Etsy’s LuluSplendor
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Flower Girl Dresses: Target

I am so excited to share this very special wedding styled shoot at the Upper West Side’s Caffè Storico and New-York Historical Society. The truly fabulous Roey Mizrahi Events and I collaborated on a fresh style based on Italy meets New York, modern meets traditional and yellow goes chic!

We are absolutely thrilled to be featured on Style Me Pretty today!

And Here We Are created a beautiful custom invitation suite mixing hand written typography, graphic rosemary imagery and bright yellow.

Winifred Bean’s Iris gown, featuring a fluted peplum bustier top, was just the right balance of modern style and glamor. It is completed with a delicately crafted silk velvet sash with gold and pearl embellishments from Hushed Commotion.

Karma Flowers created a concept for the flowers and decor that would work well in a cafe setting. A blend of sophisticated New York style and natural and unfussy Italian destination style resulted in the exuberant bunches of white and green.

The New-York Historical Society was founded in 1804, making it New York’s first museum. The architecture is stunning. I just LOVE this winding staircase.

Jane Taylor Jewelry’s pieces are so pretty, easy to wear and add just the right touch of color.

Caffè Storico is a gorgeous restaurant inside the museum. The modern design with yellow banquet and walls of white china make for a chic and glamorous setting.

DIY projects are a fun way to include a personal touch to your wedding. These gold spray-painted taxis were the perfect escort to drive guests to their table.

New Yorkers love their dogs! Josie, my French bulldog, was such a good little model! It was a real treat to have her be a part of the shoot.

SB Beauty did a fantastic job with Cleo’s hair and makeup. Doesn’t she look GORGEOUS?!

Madison Lee’s cake was brilliantly executed to mirror the molding in the Caffè and pop with a dazzling bunch of edible flowers. The dessert table was completed with Little Boo Boo Bakery delicious champagne wedding marshmallows that taste oh-so-great in a cup of tea. The marshmallow mountain is topped with a whimsical custom-made topper from Etsy’s The Pixelette.

I hope you find our vision inspiring.

I am truly honored to work with such a wonderfully talented group of wedding pros.

Special thanks to NST Pictures for this lovely video!

HUGE thanks to the whole team:
Coordinator and Stylist: Roey Mizrahi Events
Venues:  Caffè Storico and the New-York Historical Society
Florist: Karma Flowers
Stationery: And Here We Are
Cake: Madison Lee’s Cakes
Marshmallows: Little Boo Boo Bakery
Topper: The Pixelette
Videography: NST Pictures
Second Photography: Brandi of Alexis June
Hair and Makeup: SB Beauty
Wedding Dress: Winifred Bean
Accessories: Hushed Commotion
Jewelry: Jane Taylor Jewelry
Models: Cleo and Dan