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Gracia and Dan

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Nearly the second Brooklyn natives Gracia Walker and Daniel Dickson got engaged, they booked The Raleigh Hotel, a Miami landmark where they'd stayed on their very first trip together. Inspired by the property's Baroque-style pool, they created punchy black-and-white patterns, borders, and emblems for everything from the invitations to cushions for the alfresco reception.

On April 16, 2011, guests gathered in the balmy Florida air to watch the radiant couple tie the knot and celebrate with delicious fare and dancing under palm trees.

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The Invitations

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Daniel, a TV art director and graphic designer, relied on both his heart and his designer's eye for the invitations. With the flourished lettering, he aimed to capture the couple's bold style and shared sense of fun. He also included a typeface used in the work of one of their favorite artists, Lawrence Weiner. "I love how it turned out -- masculine, but romantic," says Gracia.

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The Bridal Party

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Gracia, in a Bottega Veneta gown, and her bridesmaids, clad in LBDs of their choosing, squeezed in for a pretty portrait. "I wanted them to feel comfortable and be able to wear their dresses again," says Gracia. 

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Groomsmen (and Woman)

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Several guys and one very stylish gal made up the groom's party. The groomswoman is "famous for wearing jumpsuits," says Gracia, and true to form, she rocked a tuxedo-style design for the big event.

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Wedding Party Gifts

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Members of the wedding party received personalized note cards and monogrammed handkerchiefs from Ful Studio.

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The Stylish Groom

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Daniel donned a hard-to-find Giorgio Armani tie. He'd seen it in black but wanted it in navy, a color that proved elusive until Gracia stumbled across one in an outlet mall. As a nod to their oceanfront locale, his orchid boutonniere was twisted with sea grass.

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Mother of the Bride

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A great sense of fashion obviously runs in the family: The bride embraces her mother, who donned a gray dress by Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique. Since Gracia bought her own gown on the spur of the moment, her mom wasn't with her, but "she thought the story was hilarious!" recalls Gracia.

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The Bouquet

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Gracia"s "all-white" bouquet was actually dotted with pink thanks to the rosy centers of the cymbidium orchids. The bride also wore flowers in her hair, pinning in a few cattleya orchid blossoms.

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The Ceremony

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The huppa's bamboo poles and sea-grape foliage fit seamlessly into the setting. Candles atop glass columns filled with monstera leaves flanked the aisle.

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The Youngest Attendants

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Two flower girls and two ring bearers, all clad in Crewcuts by J.Crew, paraded down the petal-covered aisle. Ring bearers carried pillows also made by the bride and groom.

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Flower Girl Bouquets

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Paper blossoms bound with ribbon comprised the flower girls' sweet bouquets.

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The Ring Pillow

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The cushion that held the couple's white-gold bands by Amanda Keidan Jewelry was a smaller version of the pillows they gave away as favors, right down to its Daniel-designed black border.

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Exchanging Vows

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A friend officiated, blending Gracia's Jewish and Episcopal background with Daniel's Baptist roots.

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The Relaxed Reception

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The Raleigh Hotel's iconic pool provided a splashy backdrop for the couple's modern Miami reception.

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Welcome Bag

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Guests' goody bags were filled with toiletries and a beloved children's book. Daniel contributed postcards, too, which everyone mailed back to the newlyweds.

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Comfy Custom Decor

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Pillows plumped up lounge chairs near the pool and doubled as favors for guests to tote home. Daniel created the striped pattern to symbolize how the different paths he and Gracia had taken "still led up to the same moment." The "2" represented the two of them, and the "D" stood for Dickson. He and a friend silk-screened all 60 linen and cotton shams in one sitting. "We were pushing the boundaries of our skill sets," he says. "That was a great day."

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Lounging Little One

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This tyke had the right idea -- lounging is exactly what Gracia and Daniel had in mind when they silk-screened and sewed all those pillows.

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Cocktail Hour

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Mini lump-crab cakes dabbed with piquillo-pepper aioli were passed during cocktail hour.

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Fresh Fare

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Another pre-reception hors d'oeuvre: tuna tartare heaped on delicate slices of lotus root.

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Comfort Food and Drink

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In addition to Gracia's must-have raw bar, food stations offered casual-chic bites like sliders served up on pretty-paper covered trays. And for their signature drink? Daniel's all-time favorite: Miller High Life, "the Champagne of beers!" he says, enthusiastically agreeing with the company's well-known slogan.

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Dinner Menu

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When dinnertime rolled around, guests found themselves in small-plate heaven, surrounded by different food stations that turned out bites like salt-and-pepper shrimp.

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Regional Treats

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And for dessert? Rather than a cake, the bride and groom opted for classic Florida desserts, such as Key lime tarts topped with meringue.

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Special Treat

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In addition to the Key lime tarts, chocolate mousse, and fresh-fruit kebabs, everyone loved The Raleigh's signature cheesecake-in-a-jar, topped with rhubarb.

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Penthouse Party

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Friends and family sipped drinks poolside until late in the evening, then ended the night partying in a penthouse Gracia and Dan had reserved for the occasion.

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Location and Catering: The Raleigh Hotel

Event Planning: Alexandra Kovach of Alexandra & Company

Event Design, Production, and Flowers: E Squared Concepts

Stationery: Daniel Dickson (graphic design); Cranky Pressman (letterpressing and printing); Paper Source (program envelopes and tags)

Music: DJ Lindsey

Rentals: Taylor Creative and Panache

Wedding Photography: Karen Kristian Photography

Gown: Bottega Veneta

Bride's Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana

Groom's Attire: Giorgio Armani (suit and tie); Yves Saint Laurent (shirt)

Flower Girls' and Ring Bearers' Attire: Crewcuts by J.Crew

Wedding Bands: Amanda Keidan Jewelry

Hair and Makeup: Makara Baker

Officiants: Renee Cantave and Lacey Schwartz

"Lacquer" Trays: West Elm

Handkerchiefs: Ful Studio

Pillow Inserts: United Pillow

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    1 of 25 Gracia and Dan
    2 of 25 The Invitations
    3 of 25 The Bridal Party
    4 of 25 Groomsmen (and Woman)
    5 of 25 Wedding Party Gifts
    6 of 25 The Stylish Groom
    7 of 25 Mother of the Bride
    8 of 25 The Bouquet
    9 of 25 The Ceremony
    10 of 25 The Youngest Attendants
    11 of 25 Flower Girl Bouquets
    12 of 25 The Ring Pillow
    13 of 25 Exchanging Vows
    14 of 25 The Relaxed Reception
    15 of 25 Welcome Bag
    16 of 25 Comfy Custom Decor
    17 of 25 Lounging Little One
    18 of 25 Cocktail Hour
    19 of 25 Fresh Fare
    20 of 25 Comfort Food and Drink
    21 of 25 Dinner Menu
    22 of 25 Regional Treats
    23 of 25 Special Treat
    24 of 25 Penthouse Party
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