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Kimmy + Josh, The Estate on Second

December 6, 2019

Kimmy met Josh in The Attic at The Estate on Second to share their first look. Dressed in an ivory wedding gown with floral lace bodice and chiffon skirt, Kimmy looked as if she was walking among clouds as she gracefully stepped closer and closer to Josh. Josh, anxiously awaiting his beautiful bride, stood facing the windows gazing outward until he heard her draw nearer. He turned around with his eyes closed and moments later he opened them. An immediate grin appeared on both Kimmy and Josh’s face as they exchanged first looks. Afterwards, the bride and groom took photos with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. Each bridesmaid was dressed in velvet red wine-colored maxi dresses and each groomsman wore a nice suit with burgundy tie.

As guests began to take their seats, soft light soaked the fabric waterfalling down from the center Palladian window that acted as a backdrop to Kimmy and Josh’s wedding ceremony. A burst of pampas grass, roses, other flowers and greenery lined the top left rim of the window adding a wow moment to the Crystal Ballroom and ceremony décor. Scattered candles marked the aisle-way where Kimmy and Josh would make their appearance in front of friends and family in just moments. Once everyone was seated, the music began, and the wedding party made their way to the head of the aisle. Lastly, Kimmy walked out in her beautiful, flowing dress and stood next to Josh for their vows. Sweet words were shared that had everyone feeling the love between the bride and groom. Rings and “I dos” were exchanged and the ceremony was sealed with a kiss before heading into cocktail hour.

Outside on The Veranda sat a vintage inspired cigar lounge area where guests mingled while Caprese Skewers with Pesto & Basil and Flatbread Pizza with fontina cheese, caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes and pancetta were being tray passed. The newlyweds snuck away for golden hour photos before returning to a transformed wedding reception space in the Crystal Ballroom. Velvety bone colored linens topped each table while gold vessels held the more beautiful fall colored floral arrangements. Tall, beige candlesticks stood down the center of each table and gold flatware was placed at each place setting along with a menu that listed the evenings dinner options. The atmosphere in the room was warm and full of life. Josh and Kimmy entered in with their first dance while family and friends watched with love in their eyes. Afterwards, toasts were made commemorating the couple before dinner was served. The couple choose our Tuscan Menu for the evening and customized it to their liking with Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Sliced Tomatoes with Buffalo Mozzarella, Caesar Salad, Chicken Marsala, and Italian Lasagna for their guests. They also chose to add on our Craft Cocktail Bar which allowed everyone to create their own cocktail utilizing fresh fruits, herbs, and syrups and Grand Coffee Bar that includes coffee, whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate shavings and more flavored syrups – Yum! After dinner, the rest of the evening consisted of delicious desserts, fulfilling more wedding traditions, dancing the night away and a sparkling send-off outside of The Estate.

Wedding dress and dark suit hang beside a loft window.
Autumn colored floral centerpiece on a reception table.
Wedding welcome sign decorated with flowers.
Dark printed menu beside an orange napkin and flowers.
Bride approaches the groom from behind in a loft.
Couple stand together in a sunlit brick loft.
Bride poses with attendants in dark red dresses.
Bride and attendants hold bouquets in front of their faces.
Groom and attendants raise drinks outdoors.
Couple embrace in a bright brick lined room.
Newlyweds walk through an open iron courtyard gate.
Couple kiss behind an autumn colored floral bouquet.
Newlyweds kiss beneath an open iron gate.
Autumn flowers decorate an arched ceremony window.
Bride holds her skirt at an open courtyard gate.
Empty ceremony aisle before a dried floral backdrop.
Close view of dried grasses and autumn flowers.
Black ceremony chairs face a draped floral backdrop.
Wedding guests watch a ceremony beneath chandeliers.
Bride raises her bouquet beside the groom and wedding party.
Guests mingle on a small brick courtyard patio.
Long reception tables flank a candlelit ballroom aisle.
Wedding escort cards and keepsakes on a dark table.
Long reception table decorated with flowers and glassware.
Chandeliers illuminate long tables against exposed brick.
Orange napkins and flowers decorate a reception table.
Candles and greenery decorate a golden sweetheart table.
Reception place settings across long ballroom tables.
Reception table beneath a tall arched ballroom window.
Long reception tables decorated with flowers and candlelight.
Pale lounge chairs surround a round glass table.
White place settings with folded gold napkins.
Newlyweds dance together on the ballroom floor.
Autumn floral centerpiece and candles on a reception table.
Miniature desserts displayed on a white dessert table.
Tiered white cake displayed on a vintage white dresser.
Bride dances with guests in a chandelier lit ballroom.
Long reception tables flank the ballroom aisle.
Candles surround a golden sweetheart table beneath drapes.
Guests raise their glasses around a reception table.
Newlyweds kiss beneath guests' raised sparklers.

Venue: The Estate on Second // Catering & Bar : Jay’s Catering // Photography: Ariele Chapman Photography // Florist: Best Day Ever Floral Design // Rentals: Sundrop Vintage // Planning: Fawn Events // Video: Iron and Fern // Hair: Megan Lee Beauty // Hairpiece: Twigs and Honey // Dress: Tara Keely

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