Wings of Love: A Breakfast Wedding

Steph & Lela’s 8am breakfast wedding and reception was a Winter Wonderland theme with snow-white, grey and silver décor inspired by their home in Alaska. Glamour and romance can happen any time of the day!

Artwork from the lobby of the iconic tower set the tone for the day’s events.

NYC was the backdrop for the wedding with breathtaking views from
the 61^st floor.

Lela’s strapless gown by Alita Graham, exclusively for Kleinfeld.

The winning bouquet of tightly packed cream and light pink roses from
Grymes Cannon Designs.

A silver and rhinestone necklace adds a touch of sparkle for Lela.

De Beers wedding bands would soon be at the center of Steph & Lela’s
ring warming ritual.

First married steps in pleated peep-toe pumps by Nina Shoes & dress shoes from Kleinfeld Men.

Steph’s silver tie, cufflinks and studs to compliment her Kleinfeld custom tuxedo.

Shimmering cufflinks added a glitzy touch to Steph’s classic look.

Estée Lauder’s beauty team getting Lela ready for her close-ups.

The royal treatment for the ladies who were preened together in the Estée Lauder Beauty Lounge.

Lela gets a natural, elegant look with a glamorous eye.

A little head massage with product and Steph’s short hair was all in place.

Lela’s soft updo was topped with a silver, crystal and pearl tiara
from Paris at Kleinfeld.

Steph takes a moment to add the finishing touches to her outfit.

Frank Jedda, Director of Kleinfeld Men, was on hand to make sure everything was in order for Steph.

All dressed up and ready to say “I Do.”

Lela is picture-perfect complete with veil in an Alita Graham
strapless gown.

A classic beauty requires classically beautiful jewelry from Nina Shoes.

Lela takes a final peek before heading out to the ceremony. 
(Think she likes what she sees!)

Sparkle! Swarovski Elements accent Lela’s bouquet of cream and
soft pink roses.

Steph’s mom, Charlene, escorts Lela down the aisle in a black strapless dress by Watters.

Steph’s smile says it all when she sees Lela coming towards her.

Lela and Steph under the branches of Blossom by Toord Boontjie for Swarovski Crystal Palace.

A guest participates in the ring-warming ceremony before Steph & Lela say their vows. Rings were passed from guest to guest, tied with a ribbon and warmed with their hands and good wishes.

Officiant Celia Milton with Lela & Steph, flanked by their bridal party.

With this ring…

A morning ceremony in NYC reflecting their home state of Alaska
with touches of snow and sparkle, with lighting designed by Levy Lighting.

Steph and Lela exchange their De Beers wedding bands.

An uplifting moment: the first same-sex couple to legally wed at the
Empire State Building!

Steph & Lela make their way up the aisle toward their
Winter Wonderland-themed reception.

Christian Oth Studio captures a stolen kiss in one of the Empire State Building’s iconic elevators.

After taking the leap, Steph & Lela are literally above it all.

Lela, Steph and The Empire State Building’s famed viewfinder.

Mrs. & Mrs. Figarelle

Silver linens from Resource One Luxury Linens, shimmering branches and white roses set the scene for a gorgeous tiered cake by Cake Opera Co.

Menus on silver glitter paper, created by RedBliss Invitation Design,
were wrapped with bellybands featuring each guest’s name.

White roses, Swarovski Elements and mercury votive holders reflect
off a long mirrored runner.

Silver branches were adorned with white and fuchsia orchids.

Two classical guitarists from Troy Curtis Inc. accompany Steph &
Lela’s breakfast reception.

Lela taking in the magic of the room.

It may be breakfast, but it wasn’t OJ in the glasses!  Colin Cowie offers a Dom Perignon toast.

Another perfect pair! Lela’s engagement ring and her De Beers wedding band.

The happy couple hosts their first celebration as wife & wife.

Bridesmaid Jill, a close friend of Steph & Lela, makes a heartfelt toast.

There was no shortage of glass lifting at this early morning celebration. Here’s to Steph & Lela!

Steph & Lela enjoy the reception with Steph’s mom and their friend Jill, both wearing dresses by Watters.

Caterer Mary Giuliani’s miniature donuts served on the rims of cups
of white hot chocolate.

Mary Giuliani’s XO egg panisse elegantly served in the eggshell.

Nothing says love like heart-shaped Belgian waffles topped with fresh
berries by Mary Giuliani.

A single long table was a beautiful setting for Steph & Lela’s intimate
celebration.

Lela & Steph enjoying their reception.

Colin sneaks out from behind the scenes to offer the couple and their guests his best wishes.

From Cake Opera Co., a hand-painted birch forest with two sets of
footprints in the snow.

White roses & Swarovski Elements surround the antiqued silver
wedding cake from Cake Opera Co.

Reflecting their home in Alaska, the cake was vanilla with alternating layers of vanilla and mocha buttercream.

A romantic moment in the lobby of the most romantic building in the world.

Before arriving for their Valentine’s Day wedding at the Empire State Building, neither Steph nor Lela had ever been to the Big Apple.

A traffic stopping moment if ever there was one.

The newlyweds share a kiss on Fifth Avenue.

Steph & Lela caused quite a stir as they wandered outside of the
Empire State Building in their wedding gown and tuxedo.

Steph & Lela share a private moment in the Empire State Building lobby.

Mrs. & Mrs. Figarelle leave for their honeymoon night at The Pierre Hotel.