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Anely + Kyle, The Estate on Second

September 20, 2023

Anely and Kyle met in front of the Estate on Second for their first look and to privately exchange personalized vows. A hug from behind signaled Kyle to turn around. Smiles filled both their faces when their eyes met, and sweet compliments were shared. The bride and groom both opened their vow books and spoke from the heart. After the intimate moments, the couple was joined by their wedding party to pop champagne and take pictures before heading inside to join their guests for cocktail hour.

Guests signed the bride and groom’s guest book and grabbed a cocktail. The bar was serving beer, wine, mixed drinks, and the newlywed’s signature drinks, a Manhattan Martini and French 75. While everyone mixed and mingled, Filet and Wild Mushroom Wellingtons and Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts were tray passed to fill guests up until dinner. Flowers surrounded the space where Kyle and Anely were hosting friends and family for a tea ceremony and well wishes were exchanged before heading downstairs for reception.

Tables were decorated in fall florals and topped with beer at each place setting. The bride and groom made their grand entrance, shared their first dance, and took a seat. Middle Eastern Chicken Kabobs, Kofta Kabob, Persian Saffron Rice, Pita Bread, Grilled Marinated Vegetables and Santorini Salad was served while toasts were shared. The menu was selected by Anely and Kyle with help from our event specialist, Lauren. After dinner, the newlyweds cut into their 2-tiered wedding cake and invited everyone to indulge in our Italian Dessert Station with a collection of Fresh Fruit Tarts, Chocolate Dipped Cannoli, Florentine Cookies, Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars, and Mini Italiano Tiramisu Cupcakes. One outfit change later, and Anely and Kyle were out on the dance floor with their friends and family. The evening ended with plenty of dancing and posing for pictures to commemorate the celebratory night.

Brick corner building with arched windows beneath bare tree branches
Sunlit outdoor walkway beside a brick building and iron fence
Bride approaching the groom outside a brick building
Couple leaning together beside a tall arched window
Couple standing face to face outside a brick building
Couple standing beneath a tree beside a brick building
Couple holding hands before a tall arched window
Couple standing together in front of a brick building
Bride holding a bouquet beside an outdoor fountain
Brick event building and iron terrace railing beside a streetlamp
Wedding party posing together on a city street
Floral arrangements surrounding a sofa in a bright room
Couple serving tea to seated guests during a ceremony
Couple seated together among colorful floral arrangements
Guests raising small cocktail glasses together
Drinks display on a wooden bar beside a brick wall
Guests gathered beneath chandeliers in a cocktail reception room
Groom playing saxophone beside the bride
Wedding welcome sign beside an open arched doorway
Reception tables set beside a large draped arched window
Couple standing between long reception tables beneath chandeliers
Long reception tables framing a center aisle
Round sweetheart table beneath a chandelier and arched window
Floral centerpieces lining a long reception table
Couple dancing beneath a chandelier in front of an arched window
Couple seated at their round sweetheart table
Tiered wedding cake with exposed sponge layers and flowers
Couple cutting a wedding cake displayed on a dresser
Groom feeding wedding cake to the bride
Assorted desserts arranged on stands on a white dresser
Couple dancing together in a dim reception room
Bride celebrating with guests in the reception room

Venue: The Estate on Second // Catering + Cake: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Christine Flower // Planning: Stephanie Chin Events // Florist: Simply Flourish Co

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