At this Manhattan wedding, the bride brought a sense of joy and happiness to the process that lasted from the time we first met until the couple said their goodbyes to leave for their honeymoon. Her excitement and lighthearted enthusiasm found its way into every aspect of the design and transformed New York’s formal Metropolitan Club into a magical and sparkling setting.
In order to keep the room open and light, we focused our design on the fireplace and the ceremony. The two large trees of white cherry blossoms framed the fireplace. Votive candles and crystals hung from the branches and the trunk of birch was wrapped with white wisteria.
The bride had always loved butterflies and crystals and we used them liberally throughout the design to add whimsy and sparkle to the event. The hanging elements added movement and drama to the room and went a long way to lighten up a very formal setting. Opalescent butterflies were hung by sheer organza ribbons from the fireplace.
As the couple walks down the aisle the white cherry blossoms practically explode in front of them and bring in the outdoors almost as in a fairy tale.
Butterflies, crystals, and votive candles hang from the branches.
Floating butterflies.
This beautiful urn of pink cymbidium orchids, hydrangea, and roses mirrored the same elements used in the ceremony and became and anchor for the cocktail reception.
A beautiful pink cymbidium orchid.
The head wreath worn by the flower girl was made of pink majolica roses.
The bridesmaid’s bouquets included pink and white majolica roses.
The bride’s bouquet was completely white – fully hand wired with white majolica and white spray roses and tied with off white satin ribbon.
The bridesmaids and flower girl.
12 responses so far ↓
1 Madelyn @ Southern Weddings // Dec 3, 2008 at 11:34 am
I adore all the beautiful decor in these images! I love all the cherry blossoms and the whimsical feel of the entire event!
2 holly hatam // Dec 3, 2008 at 12:25 pm
so wonderfully magical
3 Jessica Mancuso // Dec 3, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I hope it is appropriate to comment on my own wedding! But I couldn’t let the opportunity go by to once again say “thank you, thank you, thank you” from the bottom of my heart for making our day as spectacular and magical as it was! Mark and your whole team transformed an already beautiful space into one that literally took our guest’s breath away. I am still receiving compliments on all your hard work months after the occasion. We are so blessed to have had the honor of working with you all!
4 milly // Dec 3, 2008 at 2:53 pm
This is beautiful!
5 Dodie Sy // Dec 4, 2008 at 9:10 am
If I died and woke up in heaven…this Ceremony design is what I have envisioned I would see. Absolutely fantastic Michelle!!! I adore the butterfly details, that damn Cherry blossom tree is phenomenal! I love those urns too…
6 Rosemary @ Rosemary Special Events // Dec 4, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Wow. Gorgeous work. The beauty and imagination in your work always impresses me.
7 An Atlanta Bride // Dec 7, 2008 at 4:13 pm
So jealous of those white cherry blossom branches in mass!!! Can those please be delivered for free to my wedding?? *one can wish*
8 Bad Blogger - Wedding Style Diva // Dec 9, 2008 at 10:54 pm
[...] the mean time, please except my apology sugar coated with this amazing picture from Michelle Rago! You HAVE TO check out the rest of the pictures from this wedding. [...]
9 rebecca Goodfield // Mar 12, 2009 at 4:57 pm
hi there from Australia. I was hoping that I could get some assistance on the beautiful white butterflies that you have used in a wedding. My clients is over the moon about them. Please could you help m source the supplier….hope tou hear from you soon.
Kind Regards
Rebecca Goodfield
10 Ortensia // Mar 15, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Where can I find those beautiful cherry blossom trees for my wedding in September?
Love the floral details.
Regards
Ortensia
11 LALA // May 8, 2010 at 2:54 am
IM IN THE SAME BAOT, LOOKING FOR WHITE CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES FOR MY UPCOMING WEDDING…
12 free wedding invitation templates // Mar 15, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Wow that church in combination with the decoration is probably the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever seen! Those butterflies and cherry blossom trees are amazing.
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