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Chris and Tim

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The invitations were inspired by Aspen, where the two met.

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Ceremony Music

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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

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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

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The happy couple say "I do."

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Wedding Program

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Personalized programs and tiny silver bells for ringing during the recessional were placed on each chair.

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Flower Girl

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Tim's niece served as flower girl at the ceremony.

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The Groom and His Mother

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Chris is escorted by his mother (and Martha's sister), Laura Plimpton.

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Groom's Mother

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Tim's mom said a few words to the wedding guests after the ceremony was over.

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Decor

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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

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Smaller arrangements and clusters of inkwells and flowers were scattered around the reception.

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Farmers' Market Fare

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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

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Martha's French bulldog, Sharkey, mugs for the camera.

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Appetizers

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Caprese tea-sandwich appetizers were a vegetarian favorite.

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Cocktails

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Pear gingertinis, pomegranate-blueberry punch, and crabapple sours are ready for sipping.

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Fun and Games

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Guests play croquet on the sprawling lawn.

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Guests

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chris and Tim mix and mingle at their reception.

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Kites

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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

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The dessert bar was loaded with goodies, including caramel Lady apples with chocolate-ganache cores.

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Miniature Pies

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Miniature pies were served by Peter Callahan as part of the dessert bar.

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Sweet Treats

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Miniature vanilla milkshakes and chocolate chip cookies were also served to guests at the reception.

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Reception Music

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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

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Martha's chow, Ghenghis Khan, makes himself comfortable.

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The Hostess

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The couple poses with their hostess.

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Martha's Property

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A beautiful view of Martha's picturesque stone-crafted horse barn and pastures.

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The A-Team

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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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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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    1 of 35 Chris and Tim
    2 of 35 Centerpiece
    3 of 35 Ceremony Location
    4 of 35 Martha
    5 of 35 Wedding Invitations
    6 of 35 Ceremony Music
    7 of 35 Guest Book
    8 of 35 Wedding Ceremony
    9 of 35 Wedding Program
    10 of 35 Flower Girl
    11 of 35 The Groom and His Mother
    12 of 35 Groom's Mother
    13 of 35 Decor
    14 of 35 Flowers
    15 of 35 Farmers' Market Fare
    16 of 35 A Special Guest
    17 of 35 Appetizers
    18 of 35 Cocktails
    19 of 35 Fun and Games
    20 of 35 Guests
    21 of 35 Comfortable Setting
    22 of 35 The Menu
    23 of 35 Wedding Cakes
    24 of 35 Wedding Favors
    25 of 35 The Happy Couple
    26 of 35 Kites
    27 of 35 Dessert Bar
    28 of 35 Miniature Pies
    29 of 35 Sweet Treats
    30 of 35 Reception Music
    31 of 35 Another Special Guest
    32 of 35 The Hostess
    33 of 35 Martha's Property
    34 of 35 The A-Team
    35 of 35 Sources

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