The story behind Jessica + Scott’s wedding is both beautiful and heartbreaking, but entirely full of love. You’d never believe their wedding was planned in just two months because of the amount of details, but it all goes to show the power of bringing family and talented friends together during a time of need and celebration. Jessica jumped out of bed early the morning of, pj’s and all to help her bridesmaids set up the lush tablescapes, a close friend stayed up the night before assembling every bridesmaid’s gorgeous floral necklace, and the beau’s lent their hand to set up the sail tent for the reception. It was a true tale of love captured in such a dreamy way by Michelle Heimerman.
What a beautiful silk crepe dress designed by one of our Project Runway faves, Carol Hannah. The hand cut lace details and open back (you’ll see in a sec) are so romantic.
Jessica’s bridal bouquet recipe is a good one: Silver Brunia, Dahlia, Snowberry, Rice Flower, Peppergrass, and Hellebores.
Caroline, who was my florist and also my bridesmaid, went straight to work after our Welcome Dinner Friday night to make seven floral necklaces. They were made of rice flower, silver brunia, succulents, orchids, and beautiful hot majolika roses tied off with varying collected silk ribbon from the garment district. She fashioned wire bind wire into the support structure and wired on the flowers. To tie up these beautiful necklaces layers of silky ribbon in eclectic patterns and finishes were added. I really wanted something fun, fashion forward, and since it was a impromptu casual affair, the typical bridesmaid bouquet wasn’t going to fit the bill!
In late July, Scott and I found out that his mother, who had been battling Multiple Myeloma, a rare terminal form cancer, had decided to end treatment and was given only months to live. We had just gotten engaged, having been together 10 years now, and at the end of May set our sights on planning for a September 2013 wedding. After hearing the news, plus evaluating my own mother’s condition of moderate Alzheimer’s, we felt it was only right to put on the most spectacular wedding we could in just two months. So we buckled down and used all of our friends’ support, skills, and expertise to pull the wedding together. The wedding went perfectly and was everything we hoped. Scott’s mom passed away at the beginning of November and were so happy to have her be a part of our special day.
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In the after hours, a 21′ movie theater screen was brought out to play their favorite movies. Sheepskin rugs were placed on the lawn, and Pendleton and Woolrich woolen blankets and dozens of pillows over Adirondack chairs made for a cozy outdoor living space to end the night.
Our warmest congratulations to Jessica + Scott!
Photographer: Michelle Heimerman / Florist: Caroline Jones / Venue: private home on Cazenovia Lake / Bride’s Dress: Carol Hannah purchased at Lovely Boutique NYC / Bride’s Lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte / Bride’s Shoes: Miu Miu / Bridesmaid dresses: Joanna August / Groom’s Suit designer: Ermenegildo Zegna / Shirt: Custom bespoke by Sean Vokhshoor of Zohreh / Shoes: Bruno Magli Maioco Oxford / Tie: Brioni / Hair & Makeup: Stephanie Mesmer (Hair of the bride, bridesmaids, and mothers) and Amy Elderbroom (Makeup for the bride, bridesmaids, and mothers) / Cake: Gingersnap Bakery / Chef: Stephen Landon / Florescent cocktails sign: Lite Brite Neon / Invitation designer: Bella Figura / Chalkboard art: friend Jessica Allen / Rentals: McCarthy Tents and Events / Mixologist: Blair Frodelius of Good Spirits / Band and Orchestra: DeSantis band and Orchestra / After hours Music: Joe Lazarz
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Beautiful wedding! Do you know where the bridesmaid dresses are from?
This wedding is so beautiful! I am in love with the bride’s shoes.
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That gown…gorgeous! Those floral leis….genius!! The sweet couple & their story…best of all. So in love with this wedding – huge congrats to the couple, and everyone who helped them bring it together.
@ Jamie – the bridesmaid’s dresses are CEREMONY by Joanna August from Bella Bridesmaid NYC.
gorgeous dress & location! RT @100LayerCake: This beautiful New York diy wedding was planned in just two months! http://t.co/haXaukCL
Gorgeous dress~ I love the way it fits and drapes, skimming the body. And what a cool cake, too!
Hi! Where is that venue? It’s beautiful!
@Michelle It was the private home of one of their friends near Cazenovia Lake. We love it too!
where is the ring dish from? so beautiful!
Words can’t describe the loveliness of this event! The dress, the florals, that cake… everything. Pure perfection.
AND amazing story. How touching. We wish the best to the newlyweds and their families.
Love the creativity of this wedding! Simply amazing! Wishing the absolute best to Jess, Scott, and their loved ones!
We encourage you to hop over to @100LayerCake & read about this wedding; it’s beyond touching: http://t.co/dWkWnmuq #love
Jess and Scott are two very special friends and it was a pleasure and an honor to create their florals especially after Jess did mine when I got married. Our love of flowers got us together and I’m lucky to have met her and have her in my life. Congratulations to you both!!!xoxo
Caroline
Some fantastic images. Personally love the simplicity of the aisle floral arrangements, contrasting starkly with the brides blingin shoulder pads! Outstanding!
It’s been said but that really is a stunning dress. The attention to the details is also quite spectacular…a visual feast!
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We’re head-over-heels about this DIY New York Wedding on @100LayerCake: http://t.co/PZTjE4ve {Her dress, the decor… all perfection!}
What a pretty #DIY #realwedding! http://t.co/HV70sDSo
What a wonderful story and an amazing wedding for such little time! They did a great job, and their details are fab.
The wedding was beautiful, the bride, the venue, flowers , people. What a unique wedding for two special people. I am very impressed with the dedication to your parents; I know they are proud!
Absolutely stunning!!!
Stunning gown!!