Weddingbee Blog

Hello there, Hive! Long time no see! I have missed you all so. So as soon as I heard all of us old bees were getting to share our weddings again, I jumped at the chance! Are you ready to dive right back in to our day? I sure am!

Mr. & Mrs. Star

Photo by Lauren Brimall Photography

• Budget: $20k
• City: New York City
• Venues: Ceremony — The Kraine Theater, Reception — The Midtown Loft & Terrace
• Wedding Date: October 11, 2009
• Bridal Gown Designer: Stephen Yearick #13068
• Florist: Ariston Florist
• Photographer: John Martin Photography
• Videographer: Skyler Miolla
• Music: Talented DJ Friendor Rob
• Transportation: NYC subway and taxis
• Stationery: Handmade by us
• Cake: Make My Cake Bakery
• Catering: Exquisite Catering
• Coordination: Danielle at 44 Events
• Favors: Masquerade masks made by us
• Centerpieces: Glass candlesticks lovingly thrifted and purple taper candles
• First Dance Choreography: Whitney Stone Choreography
• Hair: Jose at Eruan Salon & Spa
• Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Saison Blanche from Here Comes the Bridesmaid
• Spouse’s attire and Menswear: Rented tuxes from Men’s Warehouse
• Honeymoon: Two amazing weeks in Greece (Athens and Santorini)
• “Day After” Photography: Lauren Brimhall Photography

Our theme was best described as: elegant/dramatic/New York City/acting-themed/polka-dotted/largely-DIY, and I was working off an inspiration board I made that featured deep purple and polka dots:

And so, without further ado, here are the wedding pictures!

Thanks for giving me the chance to relive such an amazingly beautiful and love-filled day! Don’t worry, I’ll be back to check in again on our second anniversary, which is coming right up!

To see more of the Star wedding goodness, check out my recaps here:

• One Last Not-So Debaucherous Night
• We’re Pros at Rehearsing, But I’m No Director
• Dinner in Havana
• The Girls Get Their Hair Done and The Boys Wash The Dog
• Getting Accessorized
• We Tackle the Beast
• I May Be Biased, But…I Have the Prettiest Ladies Ever
• Takin’ It to the Streets!
• The Boys Goof Off (and Set Up, Too!)
• Taxi Time
• It’s Almost Time For Our Lives To Change Forever
• My Big Break
• Gathered in a Place of Magic — Ceremony Part I
• The Circle of Love — Ceremony Part II
• Oh, The Places You’ll Go! — Ceremony Part III
• The Promises and The Bling — Ceremony Part IV
• Our Peeps
• You Can’t Rain On My Parade!
• Subway Saga
• Next Stop — Grand Central Station!
• We Had The Time of Our Lives
• We’re Movie “Stars”!
• Gratuitous Detail Shots
• Friends, Family, and Fun
• Shake Your Booty

*All photos, unless otherwise marked, are the work of John Martin Photography*