Everyone always wants something different, but what does that really mean for a wedding? By its very nature, weddings are imbued with tradition, rituals that make a wedding a wedding. Having said that, is there a way to personalize a wedding so that it feels authentic and reflects the couple who’s getting married? In essence, the inspiration behind this styled shoot was just that: how to take tradition and make it unique.

We wanted a Parisian-inspired theme for this New York City shoot. In New York City, the possibilities are endless but for every wedding, you must prioritize the things you think are most important. This couple would be all about the food, and so started with a venue that they knew could provide the delish meal that all their guests would appreciate. The next big-ticket item was the flowers. We wanted lush, lively, unique arrangements and chose a color palette to reflect the mood we aimed to achieve: lavender and ivory with gold accents. The French plates on the sweetheart table provided just another touch of class.

The stationery provided a warm winter feel with the lavender-velvet look that was used on the invitations and the menus. The main dinner table had a full, table-length ivory lace overlay. The clear chargers, purple candles, and gold vases were all carefully chosen to help enhance the dining experience.

For a smaller space, we didn’t want large, traditional gowns, but wanted to add a little classic touch with the veil. Traditional bridesmaids’ dresses didn’t fit the bill either, so we went with shorter dresses with elaborate detailing.

Every element, from the centerpiece down to the cake was carefully selected to provide a classic yet modern twist to a traditional rite of passage.

Venue/Catering: @upperstoryny |Photographer: @artvestastudio | Cinematographer: @firstandlastproductionsllc | Floral Designer: @glamurosa.designs | Planner: @wedding_md_ny | Stationery/Calligraphy: @g.c.lettering | Attire: @henry88designs | Hair: @instaglam83 for @glass_slipper_wedding | Makeup: @artistrybyjeanna_ | Cake: @sugarfetishcakery | Accessories: @alyson_nicole_ | Rentals: @chargedupeventsnj | Arch Rental: @partythemes973

Bride and Groom Models: @theadrianacabanas, @lloverafraank | Bridesmaid Models: @nasthya_arandatv, @_completebeauty | Groomsmen Models: @officialgerardocaballero, @iamjoelramirez