Wings of Love: Afternoon Tea Wedding

Angela & Lubin’s 2pm wedding was a charming and sophisticated afternoon tea party. Edible centerpieces and candelabras with matching monochromatic candles decorated one long elegant reception table.

The Empire State Building has been the setting for romantic movies,
the subject of love songs and a magical part of the city skyline since 1931.

Though the Empire State Building is arguably New York’s most romantic
landmark, they only allow weddings once a year—on Valentine’s Day.

Angela’s diamond-wrapped wedding band from De Beers was perfectly
paired with her groom’s wide court band.

Angela said “Yes!” to her beaded bodice Anne Barge strapless ball
gown from Kleinfeld.

Bejeweled peep-toes from Nina Shoes complemented the detail on Angela’s dress.

Angela was beaming with anticipation as the team from Estée Lauder highlighted her already beautiful smile.

Sparkling rhinestone earrings from Nina Shoes.

Fresh orchids were added to Angela’s updo speaking to her playful
personality and wedding décor.

Angela peeks at the magic created by the Estée Lauder beauty team.

Taking a moment to herself in the Kleinfeld bridal lounge, Angela
reflects on her big day.

The bride is ready, just moments away from walking down the aisle.

A vintage look with a rhinestone and crystal necklace.

Sparkling accents caught the light around her veil and dress.

A final check of her hair and makeup. The dress is stunning and her
accessories are all in place.

The unexpected detail of orchids peeking through Angela’s veil.

The flower girls wore hints of pink, carrying rose petals to scatter down
the aisle.

Tightly packed classic pink roses create a Grymes Cannon Designs bouquet.

Angela’s wedding party, all dressed by Watters Bride, smiles together before the big moment.

Lubin in great spirits as he jokes with his groomsman before his preparations begin.

After perfecting their outfits during fittings at Men’s Wearhouse, Lubin’s closest friends help him crisp his collar and tie his tie.

The groom thanks his ring bearer for being a part of his big event.

The groom and his groomsmen wait in the gorgeous art nouveau lobby
at the Empire State Building.

Photographer Christian Oth of Christian Oth Studio asks the wedding party to recreate an Abbey Road moment through the streets of Manhattan.

A touch of pink from the roses in the boutonnieres match the bride’s
bouquet, all chosen by the Colin Cowie Weddings Facebook community.

Lubin soaks in the city sunshine as he waits for his moment.

Levy Lighting gives Angela and Lubin’s wedding aisle a romantic
lighting treatment.

The archway leading to the aisle is dripping with ribbons, flowers and
hanging votive candles.

Lubin’s proud parents prepare to lead him to the altar.

The bride appears in the doorway, ready to be guided down the aisle
by her parents.

Lubin shares a moment with the father of the bride as he gives away his daughter.

The bridal party is dressed in grey Watters dresses with pink accents,
their hair bursting with fresh blooms.

Angela and Lubin happily bask in a beautiful ceremony from their officiant Reverend Will.

Angela beams as Lubin recites his vows sure and steady.

Lubin is overwhelmed with joy from his bride’s heartfelt vows.

Lubin & Angela are pronounced husband and wife in front of their
closest family and friends.

The room erupts in a flash of photos to capture their first kiss as
man and wife.

If laughter keeps a relationship strong, these newlyweds are off to a
fantastic start.

The couple happily clasps hands as they leave their ceremony, hardly noticing the world around them.

A private kiss is shared in the historic marble inlaid elevators, a piece
of art in themselves, at the Empire State Building.

Angela & Lubin thank the city for their memorable day with a victory
cheer on the Observatory.

The new couple shares a glass of celebratory Dom Perignon on the Observatory with Colin Cowie.

Angela & Lubin traveled from California to New York to tie the knot
in style at the Empire State Building.

The crowd on the Empire State Building Observatory shares in Angela & Lubin’s happy day.

The bridesmaids, groomsmen and ring bearer laugh together after the ceremony.

The wedding party’s youngest members were happy to join in the event.

Colin Cowie kicked off the reception with a Dom Perignon toast to the new couple.

Angela mingles with her guests, still holding her bouquet.

The romantically decadent table is set for Angela & Lubin’s afternoon
tea reception, accented with pink candelabras.

Each place setting included a menu designed by RedBliss Invitation Design that seamlessly doubled as a place card.

Mary Giuliani created a menu of small bites for the afternoon tea
party reception.

The table was set with tiers of treats, including homemade
marshmallows and pink meringues from Cake Opera Co.

The couple is lost in their first dance, savoring the moment together.

Angela & Lubin share a laugh on the dance floor.

Looking to the future, the couple is humbled by the love they received on their wedding day.

Angela says Lubin can always make her laugh, a trait which will hold great importance in the years to come.

The groom impresses his ring bearer by dipping his bride in a dramatic dance step.

Matching flower girls were excited to have such an important job to do.

Lubin’s father gave a funny & personal speech, shedding light on where the groom picked up his bright sense of humor.

Guests sat down to a meal of tea party bites, making their own informal toast to the couple.

This quirky bunch burst into a spontaneous “wave” that spread around the entire table.

The whimsical pink velvet cake with strawberry buttercream and rose ganache,
crafted by Cake Opera Co., showed a Victorian tea party with golden flair.

Pink and gold sweets fill an overflowing dessert table by Cake Opera Co.,
setting the mood for a whimsical afternoon.

The bride feeds a piece of cake to her new groom surrounded by enough sweets to please Willy Wonka himself.

Angela & Lubin shake a leg on the dance floor as their guests surround them.

Lubin takes Angela’s hand as they stroll through the marble hallways
of the Empire State Building.

A miniature model of the Empire State Building resides in the lobby,
displaying the colored lights as they appear in the skyline.

The fun-loving duo only had eyes for each other in a city of millions.

A delicate kiss on the streets of New York City.

Look both ways before crossing the street? Not when you can’t take
your eyes off of each other.

Stolen glances in the lobby of the Empire State Building as the
decorative walls look on in approval.