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Chris and Tim
Grooms Christopher Herbert and Timothy Long share a private moment near Martha Stewart's horse pasture in Bedford, New York. Both men are sporting attire by J.Crew.
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Centerpiece
A centerpiece brims with white Japanese beautyberry branches and peegee hydrangea, while vintage inkwells and twine-wrapped bottles display jasmine, dahlias, and yellow zinnias. "We chose antique vessels because they're beautiful, romantic, and have a unique sense of history," says the couple's event designer, David Stark of David Stark Design and Production.
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Ceremony Location
The outdoor service was held in front of Martha's picturesque stone-crafted horse barn. After Chris and Tim reaffirmed their vows in front of 70 of their closest friends and family, they took to the lawn for a garden party replete with lawn games, picnic baskets, a twenties-style jazz band, and a rustic spread of culinary offerings set up to mimic a farmers' market. Late in the day, with the party in full swing, the couple sneaked away to the horse pasture for a few private photographs. "We had a great view of the reception, so we just stood there and watched for a while," says Chris. "Everyone was having so much fun, and it looked so romantic. It was everything we could have hoped for." And, as Tim would say, anything but middle-of-the-road.
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Martha
Aunt Martha smiles for a photo before the nuptials; Chris says, "I'm immensely proud of my aunt for what she's done as a public figure, but I'm also really happy to have her as a part of my family. She's just awesome."
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Wedding Invitations
The invitations were inspired by Aspen, where the two met.
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Ceremony Music
Elan Artists Chamber Orchestra, which played "Nimrod" from Edward Elgar's "Enigma" Variations as Chris and Tim walked to the altar.
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Guest Book
A guest book of sheet music perched on an antique music stand is a nod to the grooms' careers.
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Wedding Ceremony
The happy couple say "I do."
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Wedding Program
Personalized programs and tiny silver bells for ringing during the recessional were placed on each chair.
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Flower Girl
Tim's niece served as flower girl at the ceremony.
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The Groom and His Mother
Chris is escorted by his mother (and Martha's sister), Laura Plimpton.
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Groom's Mother
Tim's mom said a few words to the wedding guests after the ceremony was over.
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Decor
Inkwells contain cuttings of autumn fern, liriope leaves, feverfew, and chamomile, while apples and a white pumpkin tie in the season.
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Flowers
Smaller arrangements and clusters of inkwells and flowers were scattered around the reception.
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Farmers' Market Fare
Baskets scattered around the property are stocked with carrots, flatbreads, pears, plums, grapes, slices of hard cheese, and bottles of Chateau St. Jean wine.
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A Special Guest
Martha's French bulldog, Sharkey, mugs for the camera.
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Appetizers
Caprese tea-sandwich appetizers were a vegetarian favorite.
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Cocktails
Pear gingertinis, pomegranate-blueberry punch, and crabapple sours are ready for sipping.
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Fun and Games
Guests play croquet on the sprawling lawn.
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Guests
Partygoers relax on blankets complete with oversize throw pillows and arrangements of blooms. "The weather could not have been more ideal," says Tim.
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Comfortable Setting
Wicker chairs foster intimate gatherings under the tent and outside on the grass. "We really wanted everyone to feel comfortable," says Chris.
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The Menu
The colorful provisions included grilled marinated hanger steak; sliced soppressata; green-zebra, orange, red, and yellow tomatoes; herb and cheese flatbreads; and ficelle, raisin-pecan, and olive breads. Garden scissors were placed next to rosemary and basil so guests could snip fresh herbs into their dishes. Additionally, strawberry-fig jam, rough mustard, and chive butter were offered as condiments.
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Wedding Cakes
Guests dug into three square buttercream cakes -- one vanilla, one chocolate, and one marble to symbolize the new union.
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Wedding Favors
Loved ones went home with T&C (for Tim and Chris): assorted teas and vanilla-lemon-cream cookies.
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The Happy Couple
Chris and Tim mix and mingle at their reception.
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Kites
Personalized kites with Chris's and Tim's initials were given to guests to fly during the outdoor reception.
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Dessert Bar
The dessert bar was loaded with goodies, including caramel Lady apples with chocolate-ganache cores.
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Miniature Pies
Miniature pies were served by Peter Callahan as part of the dessert bar.
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Sweet Treats
Miniature vanilla milkshakes and chocolate chip cookies were also served to guests at the reception.
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Reception Music
Jazz band Carte Blanche had the crowd dancing away the afternoon -- "they looked like they walked straight out of the 1920s," says Tim.
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Another Special Guest
Martha's chow, Ghenghis Khan, makes himself comfortable.
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The Hostess
The couple poses with their hostess.
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Martha's Property
A beautiful view of Martha's picturesque stone-crafted horse barn and pastures.
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The A-Team
The team from Martha Stewart Weddings, David Reinhard Events, Callahan Catering, Elan Artists and Open Eye Media, Matt Murphy Event Lighting, Sperry Tents, and David Stark Design.
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Sources
Event Planning: Ann David and Nicky Reinhard of David Reinhard Events
Catering: Callahan Catering
Event Design: David Stark Design and Production (design and flowers)
Lighting: Matt Murphy Event Lighting
Sound: L & M Sound & Light
Rentals: Party Rental Ltd.
Stationery: Cheree Berry Paper; Pingg (save-the-dates)
Calligraphy: Gail Brill Design
Wedding Photography: Daria Bishop Photographers and Johnny Miller; Open Eye Media (videography)
Cake: One Girl Cookies by Francina
Music: Elan Artists Chamber Orchestra (ceremony); Carte Blanche of Elan Artists (reception)
Ceremony Musicians' Dresses: Twobirds
Decor: Brahms Mount (blankets); Pottery Barn (pillows); Restoration Hardware (lawn furniture and games)
Tent: Sperry Tents
Grooms' Attire: J.Crew
Martha's Attire: Tory Burch (blouse); Hermes (skirt)
Favors: Harney & Sons (tea); One Girl Cookies (cookies)
Beverages: Chateau St. Jean (wine); Elit by Stolichnaya and Stoli Gala Applik (vodka)
Dinner Bells: BellsOnline
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