Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Real Weddings Wedding Styles Seasonal Weddings Summer Weddings A Modern and Formal White Wedding in Connecticut By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Eleanor and Rodney As a Manhattan bachelor in his thirties, Rodney Propp had been on his share of the blind dates. He approached his first date with Eleanor Heyman with the kind of clear-eyed practicality that comes from experience. But his skepticism melted away the minute that he saw her, and dinner only confirmed a startling feeling that he had finally met his wife. After dinner, to prolong the evening, the couple walked to Central Park and sat on a deserted bench in the mist. With amazement and happiness, they talked for hours. Exactly one year later, they said their vows. 01 of 16 A Home Wedding Eleanor had always wanted to marry at her family's 1939 Georgian-style stone house on the Connecticut shore; for the occasion, an upstairs window is draped with an American flag. 02 of 16 The Bouquet For Eleanor's bouquet, Antony Todd made an unusual sculptural arrangement of chartreuse lady slipper orchids. 03 of 16 The Bridesmaids Bridesmaids wear silk dupioni dresses by Penny Babel; they carry bouquets of lamb's ear, geranium leaves, stephanotis, and mint. 04 of 16 Sisters In their parents' room, Eleanor and her bridesmaids, sisters Elizabeth and Jennifer, clasp hands for a moment before the ceremony; Eleanor's gown is by Angel Sanchez. 05 of 16 Mother Eleanor's mother, Ronnie Heyman. 06 of 16 Guests Guests Martha Stewart and Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman before the reception. 07 of 16 The Ceremony Wedding guests gather to witness Eleanor and Rodney saying their vows. Garlands of stephanotis are draped from the huppa, and large urns filled with pear branches tent the line. The rabbi was a family friend; the Orthodox ceremony surprised the couple with its emotional power. "It was strange and sublime," Rodney says. "I was moved to tears." 08 of 16 Newlyweds Rodney and Eleanor Propp stand alone on a luxuriant lawn overlooking the Long Island Sound. 09 of 16 The Reception Centerpieces of wheat grass in pewter cachepots decorate the pristine white tables, which are set for the first course; a trio of ravioli with beurre blanc. 10 of 16 The Flower Girl Rodney's cousin, flower girl Adrienne Prop, 7, dashes across the lawn with her basket of rose petals. 11 of 16 The Cakes Cake baker Sylvia Weinstock made forty cakes for the reception, in different shapes and sizes, including a grand white one. This miniature cake is adorned with sugar narcissi. 12 of 16 The Cakes This cake has round layers, pink icing, and white sugar tulips. 13 of 16 The Cakes This cake has octagonal layers, green icing, and sugar hydrangeas. 14 of 16 The Cakes This cake has square layers, pale-blue icing, and sugar calla lilies. 15 of 16 Dancing Eleanor and her father, Samuel Heyman, dance to "Unforgettable," by Nat King Cole. 16 of 16 Sources Event Planning: Elizabeth K. Allen, New York 212-289-4931, Boston 617-742-4931Photographers: Philippe Cheng, 212-627-4262, and John DolanFlowers and Event Design: Antony Todd, 212-367-7363Catering: Newman and Leventhal, 212-362-9400Rentals: Party Rental, 888-774-4476Videographer: Tony Arzt Supreme Video Work, 203-833-2099Bride's Dress: Angel Sanchez, at Barney's New York Bride Etelier, 212-833-2099. By appointment only.Groom's Suit: By Kiton at Bergdorf Goodman, 212-753-7300 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit