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When you get a chance to have the New York Public library all to yourself, you do not turn it down. That’s what Kate Schaefer of H&H Weddings says… And as soon as she got the green light, she whipped up this amaze wedding shoot inspired by deep berry tones, the grandeur of the library, and a modern spin on gothic. Lucky for us, Mademoiselle Fiona brilliantly captured all the phenomenal fashion and sophisticated details below.
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Kate says, We wanted this shoot to scream luxurious winter inspiration. One bride wore two custom dresses, while the other kept things current in a chic silk two-piece female suit. Aiming for a balance of modern and gothic, we kept jewelry minimal.
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This dress! Both of the gowns are originals by FIT students, Brenna Simmons & Susan Yee.
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For those of you wanting an example of a timeless winter beauty look…
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As for the table: Deep magenta peonies were accented by gold tableware and baroque place settings.
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Delicious looking signature cocktails sprinkled throughout and a dark, elegant cake by Nine Cakes:
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Kate has quite the eye for wedding design, don’t you think? She runs H&H Weddings, an LGBT website dedicated to offering couples high-end wedding resources for their big events.
Thanks to the team below for all the inspiration!
Photographer: Mademoiselle Fiona Wedding Photography / Location: New York Public Library / Design & Styling: H&H Weddings / Florals: Peartree Flowers / Hair: BAHTOH / Makeup: Morgan Gates Makeup Artist / Paper Goods: Suite Paperie, Inc. / Cake: Nine Cakes / Signature Cocktails: Morris Kitchen / Linens: La Tavola / Tableware: Neiman Marcus / Candle Holders: West Elm / Dresses: Brenna Simmons & Susan Yee / Hair Piece & Blusher: BHLDN / Jewelry: Kate Spade / Shoes: Vince Camuto / Bride Suit Attire: J. Crew / Black Diamond Ring: Cat Bird / Modeling: Ellie Corvey & Audrey Kovar