Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Real Weddings An Intimate Rustic Wedding in New York 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 The Bride and Groom Two people meet serendipitously in Manhattan, fall head over heels, and get married in New York's Catskill Mountains. With their love story leading the way, they throw a magical, Old World-style wedding in the forested acres they now call home. Bride Kimberly von Koontz, in a dress she designed, and groom Joncy Bennett, in Prada. 01 of 26 The Rings The rings are tucked into a nest that was found on the property. During the ceremony, they were blessed by each guest. 02 of 26 Wedding Invitations The calligraphed invitations feature handmade card stock embellished with the bride's watermark. 03 of 26 Guests Guests make their way to the ceremony site. 04 of 26 The Ceremony The couple say "I do" in a heart-shaped meadow with the woods as their backdrop. 05 of 26 The Bride and Her Father The bride, who grew up in Napa, California, on the arm of her father. 06 of 26 Bride's Bouquet Her bouquet of bearded iris, blueberries, columbine, delphinium, forget-me-nots, nigella, scabiosa, and Queen Anne's lace is bound with vintage gold ribbon. 07 of 26 The Flower Girls The flower girls carry flags and a maypole modeled after 18th-century parade props. 08 of 26 The Bride's Accessories Kimberly's celery-colored silk faille gown has a hand-beaded Florentine fresco motif adorning the bodice, the skirt, and her Christian Dior booties. 09 of 26 Well Joncy's father, a sculptor, created a sculpture with a well for a posy of forget-me-nots, grasses, and preserved butterflies. 10 of 26 Barn The barn where the reception took place after the outdoor ceremony. 11 of 26 Seating Chart The calligraphed seating chart is pinned to a tree, Robin Hood-style. 12 of 26 Reception Decor Mismatched silver vessels brim with poppies, peonies, bromeliads, allium, grasses, and ferns; butterflies and pheasant feathers add to the plucked-from-nature look. The menu, written as a limerick, is tucked between silver-rimmed plates and pewter chargers. Joncy created the placards for the antlers, which Kimberly and his mother painted with fresco designs. 13 of 26 Mural A hand-painted mural by friend Scott Roberts covers the back wall of the barn turned dining room. 14 of 26 Best Man The groom (right) poses with his best man, John DeCoursy, whose Brooklyn restaurant, Sidecar, catered the rehearsal dinner. 15 of 26 The Menu The feast is served -- roast duck and artfully carved candied oranges, a popular Milanese pairing. 16 of 26 Wedding Guests Muralist Scott Roberts (left) poses with friends during cocktails. 17 of 26 Feather Boutonnieres James Crespo, president of Georg Jensen, the company that supplied the serving pieces, pinned a feather boutonniere into his hat; they were provided for all the male guests. 18 of 26 For the Guests The variation of feather boutonnieres. 19 of 26 The Happy Couple Kimberly and Joncy share a private moment; her headpiece is a 19th-century French choker by Pennisi. 20 of 26 Guests A guest strolls with a flower girl. 21 of 26 The Groom's Parents The groom's parents smile for the camera. 22 of 26 Guest Book The newlyweds now display this guest book, shown with a decorative inkwell and a pen trimmed with pheasant feathers, in their home. 23 of 26 Flower Girl Another flower girl wears a wreath of plumes. 24 of 26 Dessert Buffet Jessica Antola A dessert spread of truffles; white-chocolate pyramids; marzipan; and chocolate-dipped fruits, calissons, and macarons. 25 of 26 Wedding Favors Guests were given jars of sweet peppercorn honey with customized labels as wedding favors. 26 of 26 Sources Catering: Sefton Stallard and Dave Kornell, Blue Ribbon RestaurantsDesserts: Crossings (calissons and chocolate-dipped cherries and grapes); Dan's Chocolates (truffles); MadMac (macarons); Martine's Chocolates (chocolate pyramids and apricots); Wendy Kromer Confections (marzipan fruits)Flowers: Naomi deManana, 646-388-1119Stationery: Peter Kruty EditionsVases and cake stands: Match PewterFlatware and serving pieces: Georg JensenPhotography: Brendon Stuart, Jessica AntolaGown: von KoontzFlower girl dresses: Olive & FernRings: Lee Hartwell Antiques Was this page helpful? 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