Real Wedding: Nadia and Eli

Sunday, November 28, 2010










































What do you get when an Etsy programmer and a brilliant blogger decide to tie the knot? In the case of Nadia and Eli, it's an absolutely stunning fall wedding!

This gorgeous couple were married at Bronx's Wave Hill garden in a traditional Jewish ceremony that they carefully tailored to serve as a public expression of their pairing, officiated by Rabbi Andy Bachman. Save the dates by Hello!Lucky and invitations by Ceci New York set the for this beautiful autumn celebration. Nadia walked down the aisle in a Vera Wang gown she said she "felt like herself in" and a classic pair of Kate Spade pumps. The groom wore a custom suit made by Alton Lane, which he was delighted to discover was measured with futuristic lasers (lasers!) and fit like a glove. Bridesmaids were dressed in charming chambray dresses and necklaces made by the bride, with each of their birthstones wrapped into the back clasp.

Other amazing DIY projects at this fall fête? The wooden ring box was made by the bride's brother, who even sewed the tiny pillow nestled inside, the chuppah included 64 sunrays, inspired by their song, "When I'm 64" and was made by the bride's mother, and Eli serenaded his bride, backed by the band and his college a cappella group (a man after my own heart!). The talented pair also designed their own wedding website, which included a virtual RSVP and voice message mailbox.

After their intimate ceremony, guests were greeted by possibly my favorite wedding detail ever-a stunning mailbox quintet that held personal notes for each guest. This wasn't the only magic florist Barb Salzman of Hatch Creative Studio employed though; each floral arrangement and centerpiece was a stunning ode to fall florals, including garden roses, zinnias and ranunculus. Tables were also sprinkled with vintage books, amber votives, succulents and scrabble tiles. A gluten-free meal by caterer Great Performances impressed everyone, and an absolutely stunning cake by the Sylvia Weinstock was a mouthwatering delight. Nadia and Eli counted on Annie Lee of Daughter of Design for day-of event planning to make sure all their amazing planning went off without a hitch, and entrusted Robert Sukrachand with capturing each beautiful moment with grace and an absolutely breathtaking perspective.

See more of this stunning wedding, and get a bit more from the bride and groom on Style Me Pretty, or take a peek at Nadia's blog, Birds with Brains for more about this talented pair!

24 comments:

  1. Gorgeous!
    I love the BM's necklaces! Such pretty color combos- and that pumpkin/squash patch is a lovely touch!

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  2. Amazingly sweet! I love the soft peach and blue colors.

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  3. Such an amazing wedding, love the soft colors!
    And a happy Sunday to you :)

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  4. definitely a beautiful wedding!! :)

    i'm a scrabble nerd, so i really love the table settings!

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  5. Lena, I swear to God, our taste is so similar it freaks me out. I saw this wedding when it ran on Style Me Pretty and absolutely adored it. Hearing your perspective makes it all the better!

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  6. That dress doesn't look all that amazing on the hanger but fits her so perfectly it's beautiful. I love the flowers and pumpkin pile.

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  7. Gorgeous!! I'm so in love with her bouquets... and those mail boxes are to die for!!!

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  8. i am dying over that dress! of course it is way out of my price range. boohiss. I also love all the decor. So gorgeous.
    xoxo,
    gina

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  9. Love the mailboxes & the vintage books!

    Gorgeous blog by the way :-)

    ~ Clare x

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  10. Hi darling, do you know that I had scheduled to post this gorgeous wedding next Friday??
    I love the fact you did it!!!
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  11. I love the details, especially the mail boxes- so sweet! What a gorgeous wedding.

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  12. this wedding is seriously gorgeous with lovely details

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  13. I love a good girlie dress, and this is just that! She looks just beautiful, and they both look so happy! I love wedding photos!

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  14. This wedding was fabulous! From the tiniest detail to the scenery !lolvely dress and the shoes........:-))) I would like to know how long does it take arranging such a great event!

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  15. that dress not only looks gorgeous, but looks comfy too :) love all the little touches like the ring box and scrabble tiles - what a sweet wedding!

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  16. One of the prettiest wedding gowns I've ever seen. And what a beautiful bride. This wedding looks incredible all around--thanks for sharing it!

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  17. her dress made me gasp!!!! so lovely! vera does it again.

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  18. This is beyond perfect!!! love every shot you posted!!!!!

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  19. This is lovely! The bridemaids dresses & flower/jewelry pairings are so unique & pretty. And I think this is the neatest scrabble incorporation I've ever seen!

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  20. Breathtakingly beautiful wedding!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  21. *sigh* it's like someone could see my wedding dreams and made it come to life.

    the hopelessly romantic dress, the mailboxes..and that bouquet - swoon!!!

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.

    xo,
    sylvie of silver lining

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  22. What a delightful post! Their wedding seemed so personal, meaningful and GORGEOUS! Her dress, ethereal. Bouquet, divine. Oh I wish our only photographer hadn't gotten drunk at our wedding and past out in the bushes very early on. I would do anything for photos of our big day so I could share my ideas.

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