Modern New York City Wedding at The Foundry: Lauren + Ben

Colorful NYC Wedding

Today’s wedding incorporates so many of our favorite things. Bold color, great florals, an amazing venue and a stylish, creative couple. Lauren + Ben worked with Jove Meyer Events + BRRCH to craft a setting that was beautifully reflective of their everyday aesthetics. They went the extra mile to personalize the environment at The Foundry LIC (in Long Island City, New York) and we love that they weren’t afraid to include lots of color + texture into their day. Just check out those vibrant bridesmaid dress hues!

They go on to say, We both care very deeply about design and aesthetics, and wanted our wedding to feel modern and non-traditional, but not follow a particular “theme”. Inspired by our love of mid-century architecture, furniture, and modern artists who work with geometric shapes, we went for a look that was both contemporary and natural with hand-designed elements and materials like brass, copper, and stone.

Thanks so much to Amber Gress for the beautiful photos + congrats to Lauren + Ben on a gorgeous day!

Colorful NYC Wedding

modern invitation

Naeem Khan Dress

Naeem Khan Dress

Lauren made such a stunning bride! We are in ♥ with her gorgeous Naeem Khan dress +  Miu Miu shoes!

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

colorful bouquet

Such a gorgeous rose-filled bouquet by BRRCH!

Colorful NYC Wedding

Naeem Khan Dress

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Naeem Khan Dress

Colorful NYC Wedding

red bridesmaids

We’re seriously obsessed with these bridesmaids in red! Shop their look in our guide below :)

Colorful NYC Wedding

nails

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

We knew it would be an emotional ceremony and provided handkerchiefs on each seat in a custom made wrap that read, “For Happy Tears”. For the handkerchiefs, Lauren selected four black and white Ikat patterns at a fabric market while on a business trip to India.

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

flower girls

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Wedding Party: Touch the Sky (Kanye West cover) – Vitamin String Quartet; Bride: Calgary (Bon Iver cover) – Vitamin String Quartet

Recessional: All Eyes on You – St. Lucia

First Dance: True Love Waits – Radiohead

Colorful NYC Wedding

escort cards

Colorful NYC Wedding

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

While each and every moment felt like a dream, one of our favorite moments was during our dinner outside in the courtyard at the Foundry. We were beyond lucky to have the most perfect weather during our wedding weekend. Perfect weather, eucalyptus garlands, cafe and candle lights, and incredible food set the tone for the most heart-felt and memorable speeches from our family and friends. We laughed, we cried and couldn't have been happier in that moment.

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

The modern stationery by And Here We Are, paired with metallic rentals from Patina, helped create a cozy, yet stylish geometric-inspired setting for the reception.

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

Colorful NYC Wedding

See more in the lovely film below by NST Pictures:

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

People always tell you that the little things don’t matter, that no one will notice. I totally disagree – the little things we did to personalize the wedding all added up to a big impact. Of course we put a lot of work into every detail, but it represented our style and our passion which made it all worth it.

Be present! Everyone says the day will fly by and you won’t believe how quick it all goes. But we kept reminding ourselves to be in the moment and savor it all – and it worked.

You might think that you won’t want a video, but we recommend getting a low budget option to re-live the speeches and special moments again.

photography: Amber Gress // venue name: The Foundry LIC, Long Island City, New York // event design: Jove Meyer Events // planning: Jove Meyer Events // florals: BRRCH // wedding dress: Naeem Khan // bride's shoes: Miu Miu // hair stylist: Jackie Schneider // makeup artist: Jackie Schneider // groom attire: Ralph Lauren // videography: NST Pictures // catering: Fig and Pig // stationery: And Here We Are // rentals: Patina and Broadway Party Rentals // hotel: Wythe Hotel // second photographer: Shannon Roddy

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