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A Modern Gold-and-Fuchsia Restaurant Wedding in New York City

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Hilary and Kyle in the Big Apple

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Credit: Mademoiselle Fiona

Hilary and Kyle met on the very first day Hilary set foot on Cornell University's campus—she was there to get her masters degree in architecture and Kyle was a law student. That night, they ended up at the same party, but didn't really talk until weeks later at a Halloween party. After discovering they had many things in common (down to the same birthdate) they became inseparable. Five years later, on September 15, 2012, the designer and attorney tied the knot in what the bride sums up as "a blur of pure joy."

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Minimalist Wedding Invitations

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Invites designed by the bride featured gold foil lettering and hot pink edging. They were printed by Publicide and introduced the color palette, urban setting, and juxtaposition of elegant and bold style.

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Downtown Destination

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This New York City wedding took place at Public, a restaurant in the Nolita neighborhood of the Big Apple. When the couple first moved to Manhattan, they lived just one block away and sentiment was just one of the reasons they chose the venue for their ceremony and reception. A small neon heart on the exterior was a subtle way of indicating the wedding inside for guests. The sign now hangs in the couple's home office.

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A Thank You Gift

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Female ushers and the maids of honor received muslin bags rubber-stamped with a message of gratitude from the bride. Inside, was a bar of Saipua soap.

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A Rooftop First Look

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The bride and groom saw each other before the ceremony, on top of the Nolitan Hotel, where they also got ready for the day's festivities.

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Fashion Forward

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After trying on close to 100 gowns, Hilary decided to take the custom route, enlisting local designer Katie Ermilio to create the dress of her dreams. She accessorized with Jimmy Choo shoes and a top knot.

Her groom looked dapper in a Zegna tuxedo, J.Crew bow tie and cufflinks, Armani shirt, and Lanvin shoes.

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Old Meets New

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Hilary's two maids of honor (her younger sisters) shone in complementary designs, found at a vintage store in Toronto, and glittery pumps by Ivanka Trump and Nine West.

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Ranunculus Bouquet

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The bridal bouquet consisted of white ranunculus and was finished with gold cord around the stems.

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Mother of the Bride Fashion

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Hilary's mother looked great in a Kay Unger ensemble and a hair corsage.

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Family Portraits

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Portraits with the family were snapped by photographer Mademoiselle Fiona in front of the red brick wall that surrounds St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, a neighborhood landmark.

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The Ceremony

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The bride's uncle performed a blessing he wrote with the couple, and after exchanging Satomi Kawakita rings, the newlyweds walked up the aisle to "Happy Together" by The Turtles.

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Drink Picks

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The DIY bride made drink stirrers with images of the Canadian and United States flags. She stamped the flags on adhesive paper and wrapped them around the picks. They were used to pierce the cherry garnish in their signature cocktail—a Maple Manhattan, which represented the bride's Canadian roots and the groom's Michigan upbringing equally.

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Jar Decor

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Mason jars holding tea light candles were dressed up with pink artist tape and stripes made with gold spray paint taped off in various patterns.

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Glam Jars

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The gold-accented jars were also used as vases, holding small clusters of white blooms.

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Special Seating Chart

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After seeing a deli-style letter board at Public's adjacent bar, The Daily, Hilary and Kyle searched for a board of their own. They found one at a nearby restaurant supply store and sprayed the white letters gold for a bit more flare.

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Table Animals

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Each table was assigned a different type of animal—arctic, farm, prehistoric, etc.—and labeled with a gold figure topped by a number sparkler.

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Conversation Starters

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Place settings were finished off via different figurines that fit in within the overall type of animal for each table. When the pair's 110 guests were seated, they had to figure out the connection between their creature and the others surrounding them. It doubled as a fun way to get everyone talking.

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The Mouthwatering Menu

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Small clip boards at each seat displayed the menu for the evening, starting with a first course of three delicious dishes: parsnip soup with pickled mustard seeds and espresso crème fraiche; grilled scallops with sweet chili sauce, crème fraiche, and green plantain crisps; and mangalitsa ham, garrotxa cheese, marinated olives, caper berries, and crostini. Entrees included ricotta cavatelli with carrot Bolognese, Thai basil, and cashew pesto; pan-seared Tasmanian sea trout with carrot-cardamom puree, hibiscus braised fennel, chickpeas, and edamame; and roast New Zealand venison loin, Cabrales dumplings, oyster mushrooms, and salsa verde.

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Bright Lights, Big City

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"We decided it might be nice to spend our money on décor elements that we'd be able to keep and display after the big day," Hilary said. So she designed a few neon pieces and had them made at Let There Be Neon, including this one with the couple's initials.

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Newlyweds' Song

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The Mr. and Mrs. hit the dance floor to "Your Song" by Elton John.

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Dancing With Dad

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"Have I Told You Lately" by Van Morrison played as the bride and her father shared a dance.

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The Cake Cutting

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Hilary and Kyle cut into a two-tier cake with dulce de leche filling that was gilded to the max on the outside.

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Champagne Favors

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Kraft boxes bundled with hot pink ribbon and rubber stamped with a custom design by the bride. Inside, was a small Weck jar filled with Champagne jelly made by the mother-of-the-bride, who has a small-batch preserve business in Toronto.

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The Sources

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Photography: Mademoiselle Fiona
Location, Catering, and Cake: Public
Flowers, Decor, and Staging: Amy Chin
Music: DJ Ceremony
Hair: Vanessa Afshari (646-221-1514)
Makeup: Kim Do

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    1 of 24 Hilary and Kyle in the Big Apple
    2 of 24 Minimalist Wedding Invitations
    3 of 24 Downtown Destination
    4 of 24 A Thank You Gift
    5 of 24 A Rooftop First Look
    6 of 24 Fashion Forward
    7 of 24 Old Meets New
    8 of 24 Ranunculus Bouquet
    9 of 24 Mother of the Bride Fashion
    10 of 24 Family Portraits
    11 of 24 The Ceremony
    12 of 24 Drink Picks
    13 of 24 Jar Decor
    14 of 24 Glam Jars
    15 of 24 Special Seating Chart
    16 of 24 Table Animals
    17 of 24 Conversation Starters
    18 of 24 The Mouthwatering Menu
    19 of 24 Bright Lights, Big City
    20 of 24 Newlyweds' Song
    21 of 24 Dancing With Dad
    22 of 24 The Cake Cutting
    23 of 24 Champagne Favors
    24 of 24 The Sources

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