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Q: What’s black, white, and hot pink all over? A: Lauren and Mike’s modern NYC-themed nuptials! Though this Manhattan-based couple married in Rochester, Michigan, the Big Apple was a major source of inspiration for their glam ballroom wedding. “Ever since I saw the Sex & the City movie, I knew that I wanted black bridesmaid dresses with bright fuchsia flowers,” says Lauren. With the help of Courtney at Petals Planning Company, the rest of the graphic decor followed suit! Thanks to photographer Calynn Berry for sharing her images of this metropolitan celebration.

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Tags: ballroom, black, city, Formal, fuchsia, glam, hot pink, metropolitan, michigan, modern, NYC, pink, white.

Suzanna and James’ engagement photos make NYC look like just about the most romantic place on Earth… from the Brooklyn Bridge to the steps of a brownstone, Central Park to Times Square, Alea Lovely captured the bride and groom-to-be, dressed up, dressed down, and dressed for a night on the town in soft fading sunlight…

Alea says… This was a lovely New York City engagement. Suzanna and James just got engaged a few months ago and are planning their wedding for 2013. It was beautiful in the fall for New York and we shot in Central Park, on the Brooklyn bridge and in Times Square to get the full feeling of NYC. We went with colored attire for the park that gave it a very fall look, and stuck with clean dark formal looks for the bridge and Times Square. I felt that look was very “New York” and fitting for the couple, as the bride-to-be is an attorney and the groom works for the city as a developer. New York is their home and I wanted to give them photographs that resonated with their personalities and their story.

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Tags: Alea Lovely Photography, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, city, New York Engagement Session, Times Square, Urban.

This hot pink Chicago wedding is an absolute stunner!  Julie and Caleb, both originally from Michigan, recently made Chicago their home. Since most of the guests were from out-of-town, they really wanted to do it up Chicago-style.  The bright pink accents, amazing venue and all of their attention to personalized detail added up to one dazzling wedding day!   Here goes, starting with a pic of the bride’s fab pair of Manolo Blahniks, photographed by Wasio Photography.

Julie and Caleb’s wedding party was dressed to the nines.  Caleb looked super sharp in black tie attire, Julie accented her sweetheart neckline gown with a jeweled belt. Each bridesmaid wore a platinum gown of her choosing and the flower girls were beyond adorable in handmade tutu dresses.  Julie and Caleb were married by a close friend in Grant Park, with Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain as the priceless backdrop.

After grabbing portraits against the urban landscape, the crew headed over to the infamous John G. Shedd Aquarium for the party of a lifetime.  As part of their tribute to Chicago, the couple designed graphic place cards with imagery of city icons.  Each of the eighteen tables was named after a Chicago landmark and accompanied by a photo of the couple in front of said landmark… The result of a twelve hour engagement session!

The couple put so much thought into the entire event; the evening culminated with fireworks on the terrace!  The icing on the cake? Julie surprised Caleb with a groom’s cake in the form of a Ducati… and keys to the matching real thing!

Happiest of wishes to this gorgeous couple

♥

Photos by Wasio Photography

Hair and Make Up by Diem Angie Nguyen

Florals by KLA Designs

Ceremony Venue: Tiffany Gardens in Grant Park

Reception Venue: John G. Shedd Aquarium

Reception Entertainment by Okyne Media Labs

Rentals by Classic Party Rentals and Elite Chair Covers and Classic Chair Covers

Tags: chicago, city, Formal, glamorous, hot pink, Shedd Aquarium.

We’ve been so spoiled with gorgeous film photographs over the last few weeks…and I’m so happy to have another set for you!  I was thrilled to receive this chic city stunner from Frame 36 Photography, out of Los Angeles.  Katie and Paul celebrated their day with a posh Oviatt Penthouse ceremony and reception.  They had a perfect view of the city… and everything about the day was a reflection of the couple’s impeccable style.

Things we ♥: Receptions with a view, The bride’s Claire Pettibone gown, and Romantic outdoor lighting

Photos by Frame 36 Photography

Venue: Oviatt Penthouse

Bride’s Gown by Claire Pettibone

Groom’s Tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana

Cake by Cake Divas

Tags: Black Tie, city, Claire Pettibone, Frame 36 Photography, modern, Oviatt Penthouse, sophisticated.