Everyone knows the old wives tale of rain on your wedding day being good luck, and while it’s never ideal when you’re planning an outdoor wedding, we think that Zak and Charissa lucked out with some absolutely stunning, misty and dreamy photos, from Lisa Hibbert Photograpy. Their nuptials and celebration took place over Memorial Day weekend at the idyllic Onteora Mountain House.

Charissa was such a delightful and happy bride to work with.  She selected our off the rack Cottage Garden package, but customized the colors and upgraded it all with a beautiful chuppah design!  This design was so pretty, that this optimistic couple instructed us to set it all up outside, no matter what happened weather wise.  So with the driving rain and wind, Bryan and I worked our magic, carrying buckets of fresh flowers, wires, moss and a ladder to set up this beautiful structure.  As we worked, we were serenaded by some amazing Broadway voices, making the set up even more worthwhile!  We were very excited for Charissa and Zak as we watched all of the moving pieces come together; guests began to arrive, vocals were fine tuned, and the other vendors began setting up.

Everyone was so hopeful that the weather would let up just a little for this sweet couple, however Mother Nature had other plans and Zak and Charissa were wed inside, under the beautiful pavilion.  Luckily this was Onteroa Mountain House, so the view was still out of this world!

Outdoor pictures were taken a little later in the day, when the weather did decide to cooperate a little more.  While no one ever wishes for rain on their wedding day, we have to admit that some of our favorite photos are often of rainy day weddings, and Charissa and Zak’s is no exception! We wish them both nothing but bright skies, beautiful song, and all of the happiness in the world!!!

~Heather

 

 

Thank you to all the vendors we had the pleasure of working with!

Hudson Valley Ceremonies

http://hudsonvalleyceremonies.com/

Onteora Mountain House

http://www.onteora.com/

Lisa Hibbert Photography

Lisa Hibbert Photography

J Castillo Films

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me64G4khoYQ

                                                                                  Performances from the Day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYpEr_CzJ5s

                                                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BLwUned0yU

 

 

 

We couldn’t be happier that we were able to be a part of Todd and Tim’s beautiful Onteora Mountain House nuptials; it was a gorgeous day (and night) on the mountain with such a happy and loving couple!

Todd and Tim were the first couple we have ever worked with who actually knew that Onteora Mountain House was once the summer home of the Hellman family- as in Hellman’s Mayonnaise.  Todd and Tim wanted to incorporate elements of Onteora’s history with their own personal touches to create some beautifully unique wedding decor.  We had a lot of fun designing their escort card table with antique galvanized pieces from our rental collection, but we came up short when it came to sourcing any vintage Hellman’s jars.  Being the creative folks that we are, with a little bit of ingenuity, we created our own vintage knock offs!

And as for the flowers, oh The Flowers!!!  They had me at Lily of the Valley!  And that was just the beginning.  I swear flowers know when they are going to be a part of a big celebration of love, because the Lilacs were at their peak for this delightful couple’s wedding!  Todd and I must have chatted for at least an hour about our love of the same flower types.  In the end, he and Tim selected Lilacs, Clematis, Delphinium, Lisianthus and a host of other gorgeous spring blooms.  Every table arrangement that we made had a look of it’s own.  Each one was unique.  It was truly a pleasure working with this couple and designing with so many of my favorite flowers!

Congratulations Todd and Tim and we all wish you a lifetime of happiness!

~Heather

 

Thank you to all the vendors we had the pleasure of working with at this event!

Onteora Mountain House

Cynthia Delconte Photography

 Annie and Paul couldn’t have gotten any luckier to have such a beautiful, sunny September day for their I-do’s and we at A Night In Bloom couldn’t have been luckier to work with such a great couple!

When Annie first contacted us she was planning on DIYing her wedding flowers, but while going through the planning process with Lauren, they ended up coming up with lots of gorgeous designs for decor. When I took over for Lauren, she and Annie already had already made the switch from a DIY to Full Service order and had most of these beautiful plans in place!

The overall look Annie had hoped for was rustic and elegant in all shades of peachy pinks and soft shades of green.  We all agreed that this would be a perfect combination of styles and colors for Onteora Mountain House!

Onteora’s outdoor ceremony space really needs no decoration- the view speaks for itself, but Annie jazzed it up a bit with some simple and elegant Hydrangea and Eucalyptus tied to the aisle chairs which accented the natural beauty of the breathtaking view. Those same flowers, along with Hypericum Berries and more peach toned accents, flowed into the centerpieces in rustic birch planters with charming chalkboard table numbers created by Annie and her mother.

The escort card table was accented with a gorgeous flowing garland of seeded eucalyptus and flowers. Annie and Paul added some whimsical personal touches and incorporated their love for snowboarding with darling cake toppers and having a snowboard serve as another guestbook.  We really enjoy weddings where our couples incorporate some of their interests in subtle ways into their decor!

Everyone here at A Night In Bloom wishes you all the best and we couldn’t be happier for such a lovely couple! Congratulations again Annie and Paul!

~Adrienne

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

 

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios Photo Courtesy of Golden Hour Studios

A big thank you to all the other vendors we were lucky enough to work with on Annie and Paul’s big day!

Photographer: Golden Hour Studios

Venue: Onteora Mountain House