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September 22, 2015
Ceremony portrait

Have you guys ever seen a cross-stitched ceremony backdrop? What about blue ghost chairs? Or a chromatic cake? Mary Elise Rees Event Design, behind the concept + design of this playful shoot, obviously has an eye for the unique. Her mission was to bring art and personality into a modern wedding scene at the NY State Museum in Albany, which by the way, would make quite the backdrop for any festive affair, let alone one this sweet. Thanks to Keira Lemonis Photography for capturing all the deets!

Summer bridesmaid bouquet Modern wedding ceremony Mary Elise Rees Event Design created the epic art-inspired pegboard ceremony backdrop.

Wedding ring box Ceremony altar Nicole Miller wedding dress Wedding party portrait

Mary explains, The design was inspired by contemporary art museums and work by artists such as Dan Flavin with a color palette of bright pinks, oranges, yellow, and a pop of blue. We loved the expansive white marble and strong lines of the NYS museum in Albany that provided the perfect background for our modern shoot. (If you know Dan Flavin, you totally get the influence!)

Summer bridal bouquet Wedding portrait Grooms portrait Wedding portrait Modern furniture rentals

Lush garlands of yellow + orange along with pink spray roses adorned the tablescape, thanks to Poppytree Floral Design.

Modern place setting Modern wedding tablescape Summer garland Cake table display Modern wedding cake Wedding portrait

Nothin’ like riding off in a 1961 Chevy convertible…

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Too fun. Thanks to the ladies and gents below for sharing their work with us!

Photographer: Keira Lemonis Photography / Location: NY State Museum / Concept & Design: Mary Elise Rees Event Design / Floral Design: Poppytree Floral Design / Hair & Makeup: Betsy Cotrona & Katie Steinbach of Townsend and Company Salon & Spa / Cake: Crisan Bakery / Furniture Rentals: North Country Vintage / Vintage Car: Graham St. George / Groom’s Gift: Model, Adam, owner of Roosevelt Grooming Co. / Bridal Dress: Nicole Miller from True North Bridal Studio / Jewelry: Nadine Medina Designs / Veil: Kerry Anne Stokes / Tuxedo: Waldorf Tuxedo / Wardrobe Styling: Alyssa Hardy / Models: Cory, Marianne, Laura & Adam