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Sara + Joel, The Estate on Second

February 6, 2019

The Estate on Second was dimly lit and decorated in dramatic, deep purple flowers mixed with lighter hydrangeas and delilahs for Sara and Joel’s wedding reception evoking a sense of elegance and romance for the evening. Guests were greeted at The Veranda where a cozy, chic set up awaited. Inside, invitees were able to choose from two signature cocktails or muddle their own mixture at our scratch bar while snacking on our Bruschetta Station and Fig, Goat Cheese and Mascarpone Tarts.

Couple posing before a pale wall with the veil outstretched
Close view of a couple's wedding attire and bouquet
Couple walking together in bright afternoon sunlight
Wedding party crossing a palm-lined city street
Bridesmaids holding colorful bouquets in front of dark dresses
Couple standing together beside a building on a sunny sidewalk
Bride holding a colorful flower bouquet
Dark red boutonnieres arranged on a pale surface
Groom leaning toward the bride on a tree-lined street
Outdoor lounge with colorful chairs beside a brick building
Bartender preparing a drink behind a menu display
Cocktail ingredients and garnishes arranged across a bar
Bartender preparing cocktails behind a decorated bar
Seating display with illustrated tree artwork on a brick wall
Blue lounge chairs and a small table beneath a sloped ceiling
Floral arrangement and candle on a small side table
Pink flowers on a glass coffee table in a lounge

Once the bride and groom arrived, dinner was served: Zucchini Lime Chicken, Chicken Florentine, Filet Mignon Carvery, or Poke Station. And what goes better after dinner than dessert? We set up a S’mores Station with an assortment of toppings like Hershey’s Chocolate Bars, Peppermint Patties, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Long reception tables beneath chandeliers in a brick-walled hall
Floral ceremony arch and matching centerpiece beneath an arched window
Candlelit reception table lined with flowers
Bar ingredients and garnishes displayed beside a staircase
Bar supplies on a table beside a staircase at night
Bartender serving drinks in a dim reception room

A conga line made its way around the interior of the Estate stopping at the dance floor to end the evening.

Guest dancing beneath a bright light on the dance floor
Bride and guest dancing with their arms raised

Venue: The Estate on Second // Catering& Bar: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Lauren Cate // Florist: Lavenders Flowers // MUA: Design Visage // DJ & Lighting: VOX DJs // Dress: Alexandra Grecco from The Dress Theory // Suit: Grooms Grotto // Video: Theater 10Films //  Paper Goods: Love Light Paper // Cake: Geneva Stone Cakes // Rentals: Signature Party Rentals & Sundrop Vintage // Linens: BBJ Linens // Bridesmaid’s Dresses: David’s Bridal // Ribbon: Tono & Co

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