A Formal Tiffany-Blue and Pink Wedding in New York City

July 27, 2011

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Petal Toss

Guests toss petals as newlyweds Jessica and Cody Helgeson, the featured couple on "Today" Throws a Martha Stewart Wedding, walk up the white aisle. The bride is resplendent in her Reem Acra gown. With bentwood chairs from Party Rental Ltd., the ceremony was held in a pink-carpeted Rockefeller Plaza under boxwood swags topped with handcrafted flowers.

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The Bride's Bouquet

Martha envisioned Jessica's bouquet with two kinds of orchids and white and blue pearlescent beads. The stems were bound with double-faced blue satin ribbon, which was tied in a bow and embellished with rhinestone buttons.

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Wedding Favors

Each guest received a silver bell tied with ribbon and tucked in a suede bag to ring during the recessional.

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A Special Toast

"Today" hosts Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer join Martha to toast the couple with Moet and Chandon Champagne from a personalized bottle.

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The Happy Couple

The bride and groom set off after the ceremony.

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Getaway Cab

Jessica, wearing Tiffany jewelry, leans out of the cab's window to enjoy the view of Manhattan.

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"Just Married" Sign

A sign tied to the back of a vintage yellow taxi announces the passengers' good news.

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The Groom's Grandparents

Phil and Millie DeRosia, Cody's grandparents.

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Monogrammed Cardigans

Charming in Marie Chantal cardigans embellished with their initials, Jessica's nieces carry silk blooms.

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Martha and Darcy

Martha Stewart Weddings editorial director Darcy Miller poses with Martha in front of the famed jeweler's window.

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The Ring Bearers

Ring bearers Cole Helgeson (at left) and Aiden Hurley, nephews of the groom and bride, respectively, sport Marie Chantal short suits with kneesocks.

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Ring Pillow

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The silk-flower ring pillow holds bands from De Beers.

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Sweet Treats

Cookies from Eleni's rest beside cappuccinos and napkins embossed with calligraphy by John DeCollibus.

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Waiters

Waiters bearing rose Champagne greet guests on the main floor of Tiffany and Co.

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Wedding Stationery

The engraved stationery suite, designed by Cheree Berry Paper, is rendered in charcoal gray on white with Tiffany blue edges. The suite includes a gold-lined envelope, calligraphed in aqua ink by John DeCollibus and bearing vintage stamps with a likeness of Audrey Hepburn; a three-tier invitation and matching reply card; blue reception card; and blue-backed menu cards (shown open and folded, cinched with a monogrammed paper bow).

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Boutonnieres

Boutonnieres of nerines with hypericum berries and miniature cymbidium orchids with jasmine vine by florist Matthew Robbins rest in small silver dishes.

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The Bridesmaids

Jessica's bridesmaids look in one of Tiffany's windows.

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Bridesmaid Bouquet

Their bouquets, by florist Matthew Robbins, feature calla lilies, phalaenopsis orchids, blushing brides, nerines, and garden roses.

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Breakfast at Tiffany's

Jessica reenacts a famous moment from "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

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The Groomsmen

Cody's groomsmen wear Michael Kors suits as they pose with the ring bearers.

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Window Displays

The miniature chandeliers in the window displays, designed by Robert Rufino of Tiffany and Co., mirror ones in the movie; beneath rest the wedding invitation and Eleni's Tiffany gift-box cookies.

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The Bridesmaid Dresses

The bridesmaids, in Watters and Watters dresses, with flower girl Abigail and ring bearer Aiden.

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Diamond Ice Sculptures

Giant diamonds, chiseled by ice sculptor Shintaro Okamoto in honor of the event's venue, are set on a massive carved ice bar. Frozen coolers hold Champagne; rose petals and strawberry slices rest in square dishes of clear acrylic.

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Special Guests

"Today" hosts Matt Lauer and Natalie Morales join Cody, Martha, and Jessica at the reception.

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Miniature Blueberry Pancakes

Caterer Peter Callahan is known for his diminutive dishes; for this morning reception, his scaled-down blueberry pancakes are topped with doll-size pats of butter.

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Miniature Bloody Mary

A single shrimp perches on the rim of a miniature Bloody Mary.

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Bacon and Eggs

A bacon cup is filled with scrambled eggs.

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The Groom's Mother

Cody's mother, Sue Helgeson, smiles for the camera with her son and new daughter-in-law.

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The Bride's Mother

The bride and her mother, Terri Mapel, share a happy moment.

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Cheese Platter

A selection of cheeses -- favorites of the bride and groom -- is laid out along with chutney, fig jam, crostini, grapes, crackers, peaches, and figs.

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Miniature Bagel

Smoked salmon, dill, and a thin layer of cream cheese are tucked inside a small version of a bagel.

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