Jenn sounded understandably distraught when she called yesterday morning and told me Morningside Castle had to postpone their wedding reception. Since the castle's spires were under construction, the venue managers were afraid to have people in the building with Hurricane Irene on its way toward NYC. 

Despite this, Jenn said: "I'm getting married tomorrow."

Alongside their immediate family and closest friends, Jenn and Serge had a very intimate ceremony at the stunning Corpus Christi Church in Morningside Heights. The empty Manhattan streets and dark skies lent themselves to a very romantic wedding. :)

More to come after their reception October 8!

Incredible couple and and love story.

Sarah, a Ladino pop singer, and Jeff, a fitness trainer, met online. It was, however, one of Sarah's last-ditch attempts at online dating, as she concedes Jeff was initially on her "b-list" of online suitors (for an admittedly arbitrary reason). When they finally met up in person, they talked until closing time at a downtown NY club.

The New York Times reporter who featured them did a great job telling their story.  You can read their beautiful wedding feature here.







Below image taken by Isabelle:






Also, check out their wedding film here, by Louis Sparre of Tweed Weddings, one of my favorite videographers to work with.

Dumbo Loft
Brooklyn, NY

such an incredibly kind and joyful couple! their fathers officiated the ceremony at dumbo loft, a beautiful open space under the manhattan bridge.  and instead of a cake, they had a desert truck parked outside...mmmm. :)

Yum.

Our friends Gary and Yen from Real Food Catering were sweet enough to invite us to a tasty evening at the Prince George Ballroom last night. It featured all of the Ballroom's preferred catering companies -- here's a basic rundown of our thoughts + some iPhone snaps!

The Prince George Ballroom is a gorgeous space on E 27th st -- photos from Amanda + Isaac's wedding to follow in next post.



(You really couldn't go wrong with any of these vendors, but our personal favorites from the night were Real Food and Ark. Mmm.)


**Real Food Catering
















Loved their smart, modern display! These plates really decorate a room. The chicken tarts were sitting on a bed of tapioca, and the tuna crackers are in a bed of Asian black beans. So pretty (and yummy).

+ Curried chicken in a flaky tart
+ Tuna and ginger on a sesame cracker




**Ark Catering

















+ Tiramisu on spoon - most delicious dessert
+ Raspberry Creme Tart
+ Cucumber with veggie/tuna blend on top -- so light and refreshing!!
+ Delicious grilled veggies and cheeses. I loved the asparagus.
+ Wide selection of tasty (but still light!) treats



Food Matters - Tuscany Station on display

















+ Locally sourced food
+ Smoked salmon with caviar and a cream cheese in a pastry shell (nommm nommm)
+ Lobster ravioli




Abigail Kirsch

















+ Pomegranate-tequila cocktail infused with ginger
+ Mac 'n cheese over beef
+ Dessert Station with caramelized popcorn



Thomas Preti
























We didn't actually try this one because we were too full by the time we got there. But it looked too good to ignore.
+ Inventive ideas, brought toasters to display their homemade poptarts
+ Homemade chicken pop tarts with hush puppies and banana pudding
+ Comprehensive plate setting so you could get the whole idea of the plate



Neuman's

















+ Beef over potato gratin with a sprinkling of delicious brussel sprouts
+ Cool, rustic woodsy table settings with pretty moss centerpieces



On the Move: Classic Rock Trio
























This fun, laid back trio played the whole evening. Super friendly and energetic.
+ Good time, instrumental group who played all the right classic hits
+ Perfect for your cocktail hour or a small restaurant reception




**All the foods we listed are our descriptions, not the caterers'. Check out their websites for official menus and all-around goodness!

September 5, 2010
Bryant Park Grill, Manhattan NY