Wings of Love: Formal Dinner

Paula & Enrique’s evening wedding was a black tie affair with a sumptuous color palette of persimmon and gold.

The Empire State Building’s lights shine brightly every evening. It takes
a team of six men six hours to change the lights daily.

Guests spied this view as they peered out the windows of the 61^st floor
of the Empire State Building.

Paula picked a tiered, lace Maggie Sottero dress from Kleinfeld.

These bejeweled peep toe shoes from Nina Shoes were an elegant accompaniment to Paula’s wedding gown.

Earrings from Elizabeth Cole added just the right touch of sparkle and
swing to Paula’s wedding day look.

Paula & Enrique exchanged golden wedding bands from De Beers.

Grymes Cannon Designs created Paula’s bouquet with mini calla lilies
and red ti leaves.

Behind the scenes as the bride gets made up in Estée Lauder’s Beauty Lounge.

Grooms deserve some pampering, too. Enrique sat next to Paula as they both received the VIP treatment from Estèe Lauder.

Paula’s smoldering smoky eye was balanced with a full and natural lip.

As many as four hair and makeup people worked on Paula at the same time!

Enrique dresses in the gentlemen’s lounge while Paula dressed in the
Kleinfeld Salon next door.

Enrique studied how-to YouTube videos to perfect the art of tying a
bow tie.

The happy groom taking pictures in the lobby of the Empire State
Building as he waits to walk down the aisle.

The mother of the bride, Eva, adds a finishing touch in the Kleinfeld salon.

As Paula dressed, she said, “I do feel the nerves now! But it’s a good thing.”

Paula shows off her peep toes from Nina Shoes.

Adding accessories: as a lace belt is tied around her waist, Paula anticipates fastening her veil.

The experts make sure Paula is picture perfect moments before she walks down the aisle.

The bride sees her final, overall look. She’s ready.

Bouquet in hand, Paula steps out of the Kleinfeld salon to meet her
father for her walk down the aisle.

Paula & Enrique’s ceremony decor of orange parrot tulips, amaryllis,
kumquats and lemon leaves from Grymes Cannon Designs and Jenevieve Peralta.

Enrique waits for his bride to make her entrance.

Paula’s father, Ignacio, happily walked his daughter down the aisle.

We wonder what Enrique whispered to Ignacio as Ignacio gave away his daughter?

Reverend Will Mercer presided over Paula and Enrique’s ceremony.

The ceremony was full of emotion and happy tears all around.

The bride was glowing as she exchanged vows with her handsome groom.

The hand washing ritual: a blessing for Paula, Enrique and their parents as a new bond joins both families together.

Enrique slips the wedding band onto Paula’s finger as she says, “I Do.”

Paula reciprocates with Enrique’s ring.

The ceremony ends with a kiss as friends and family cheerfully clap.

Paula and Enrique are ready to celebrate! Time for the reception.

A bubbly surprise from Dom Perignon awaited the couple as they walked into the reception.

The bubble goes pop as the Dom is popped!

Paula & Enrique sneak a kiss as they make their way to the 86^th floor for a photo op.

The Observatory is normally tourist-laden, but space was made
for the couple to share a secret moment.

Stars twinkle above and across the buildings below, as the new
Mr. and Mrs. take a classic New York City shot.

Paula’s smile shines bright as she takes the spotlight atop the
Empire State Building.

Paula and Enrique savor the calm and romance of the now empty
ceremony room.

Centerpieces by Grymes Cannon Designs and Jenevieve Peralta included
kumquats and persimmons among the roses and green leaves.

A mixture of high and low centerpieces creates a wow moment for the reception. This tall stunner charmed guests as they entered.

Each place setting included a menu printed by RedBliss Invitation Design
for the evening’s dinner adorned with the couple’s initials.

Passed hors d’oeuvres from Mary Giuliani are charmingly miniature.

All eyes are on the happy couple as they enter the reception.

Friends and family mingle and share favorite moments as dinner is served.

Ever charming Enrique shares a laugh with one of his guests.

Emcee Troy Curtis is ready to get the party started.

Paula & Enrique share their first dance as husband and wife.

As they swayed to the music, Paula could not stop smiling at her new husband.

Despite being surrounded by friends and family, it seemed as if the couple were the only two in the room.

Enrique dances with his mother Catalina.

Paula saves a dance for Ignacio.

The happy couple. Enrique proposed to Paula with a mariachi band outside her window.

Wacky, oversized hats were pulled out for the couple by guests!

Party animals: the dance floor was packed with happy guests.

Donna D’Cruz, Performer/DJ kept the whole reception on their feet!

Live music by Troy Curtis Inc. accompanied by Donna D'Cruz, Performer/DJ make for a unique, new dance floor experience.

Paula and Enrique boogie down with their guests.

A stunner of a wedding cake created by Cake Opera Co.

Paula and Enrique slice into a chocolate cake with milk chocolate buttercream and a salted caramel ganache.

Another quick kiss, then time to eat the cake!

Enrique and his buddies take to the dance floor.

The evening was full of laughter and memory creating moments.

Paula and her ladies show Enrique and his guys how it’s really done.

Paula tosses her bouquet to an eager crowd.

The night is almost over. Paula and Enrique sneak away to the lobby
of the Empire State Building.

Romance in the city. Onlookers stared as Christian Oth Studio snapped some shots of Paula and Enrique.

The city serves as an amazing backdrop for this urban fantasy wedding.

Enrique, ever the romantic, dips his bride Paula.

The night ends with…what else? A kiss.