I'm so excited to feature a real wedding today. I feel like it's been a hot minute and with the Summer season hot and heavy, I had to take a quick moment to share one of my favorite's that closed our 2011 last December, Tracy and Kramer Morgenthau!
I originally wrote these words for the uber talented Cat and Adi of
Next Exit Photography! They featured a lovely post back in January and I offered to write a few words... well we all know I can't write just a few... so without further adieu, my version of their wedding story along with some of my favorite images to document the day!
I was introduced to Tracy and Kramer by past clients who were long
time friends of Tracy’s. We connected at the end of May to plan their
December wedding. In just six short months we planned their organic
elegant wedding. When we first met they described their perfect venue
as aged with character and a gorgeous structure. I immediately
suggested
Vibiana as its history and glamour seemed like the perfect fit.
Tracy
and Kramer both work hard and when they aren’t working, they’re either
traveling or enjoying great food and wine amongst each other or with
friends. Keeping this in mind, I knew we had to pair them with a
caterer that understood what a true foodie bride and groom would
appreciate on their special day. Steve Fortunato of
Room Forty
was the ideal fit to assist them with a top-shelf dinner for their
day. Once we selected their venue and caterer, all the additional
details just flowed effortlessly.
Tracy worked with a family friend at
Paper Pushers
to design their amazing wedding invitations which displayed a photo of
her maternal grandparents on their wedding day. This was one of my
favorite details from her day.
For the design, it was important
to both Tracy and Kramer to create something modern and organic but
still rustic with an elegant undertone. Susan from
Peony and Plum
designed the most gorgeous centerpieces incorporating succulents,
orchids, garden roses, scabiosa pods, seeded eucalyptus and more. They
were set in beautiful wood boxes and paired with candles. They really
wanted a natural look as the space itself is so gorgeous they didn’t
want to compete with it but rather enhance it.
The amazing lighting
Amber Event Productions assisted us with, really took it to another level as well. I just loved the organic image selected for the alter and ceiling. It was just the right amount of magical and really lit up the room. We used an antique gold amber color which was the perfect balance with all the neutral tones.
When
it came to who would document the day, it was really important to
Tracy and Kramer that they selected a team that not only took amazing
photos, but also focused on capturing natural candids, as this was a
priority. When Cat and Adi of
Next Exit Photography and Camron of
New Classic Films were selected, I was elated as they both are two of my favorites to document a day.
There
was a conversation during the planning process where Tracy and I
discussed the day. I remember telling her at that moment that her
"wedding day would be warm, magical, exceedingly special, filled with
love, good friends and family". Looking back, Tracy and Kramer’s day was
just that and I am so honored I was able to be a part of it.
This photo was one of my favorites from the night. Tracy and Kramer had
the largest group of children we've ever coordinated in a bridal
party... each one of the six, was just as cute as the next!
This wedding was also featured in a special article for Vows section of the
New York Times! For more
awesome photos, be sure to visit the
Next Exit Blog of course as well!
Wedding Production Team Love
Accommodations: Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Beverage Catering: Pacific Coast
Cake: Lark Cake Shop
DJ: DJ Nahchey of
Dash Entertainment
Event Design and Production: Sterling Engagements
Floral Design: Peony and Plum
Hair/Makeup: Mariah Nicole Hair and Makeup
Lighting: Amber Event Productions
Limo Transportation: Crown Limo
Linens: Designer Specialty Linens
Officiant: Rabbi Mel Gottlieb
Photography: Next Exit Photography
Photo Booth: Mobile Photo Booth
Valet: Athena Parking
Venue: Vibiana
Videographer: New Classic Films
Wedding Stationary: Paper Pushers
Stay tuned for more real weddings coming soon. So many fun, special, elegant and unique weddings to feature and I cannot wait to share them with you!
Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography
Photo courtesy of Callaway Gable Photography
