The Foundry, Brooklyn, NY
Stephanie & Will’s Wedding
After 14-plus years together and a postponed wedding a month before the date due to lockdown, Stephanie and Will finally said “I do” during an upscale, industrial wedding at the Foundry in NYC.
Working in New York is an all-time fave – and this venue is one of the most unique spots in the city. Stephanie and Will hosted their luxe wedding in two of the Foundry’s most iconic spaces: a romantic ceremony in the modern greenhouse followed by a reception on the rooftop terrace with striking views of the Manhattan skyline.
Taking inspiration from the chic greenery space, we designed Will and Stephanie’s ceremony to feel like a magical and enchanted secret garden set in the city. In a space already filled with lush greenery, we leaned into a neutral-centric color palette of ivories and cream to create a chic and sophisticated vibe, with pops of green to elevate the natural beauty of the greenhouse space. We lined the aisle with candle clusters to create a minimal and chic entry leading to a showstopping ceremony installation. The lush floral arch designed by Good Seed Floral featured touches of champagne, beige and blush to create a cohesive look and feel characterized by modernity and elegance – all brought to life with dynamic hydrangeas, roses and neutral blooms.
Stephanie and Will came alive in this ceremony space. “Our ceremony was one of the most meaningful and special parts of our day,” Stephanie shared. She reflected: “My little sister curated the music, Will’s dad officiated our ceremony with the most personalized, thoughtful, and heartfelt program, and we exchanged our personal vows and shared our love for each other in front of our loved ones.” It was a moment in time that they’ll cherish forever, set in a lush, organic urban greenhouse.
After the ceremony, the guests filtered into the sprawling outdoor courtyard space for cocktail hour and a reception. We sourced modern, black details for signage and table numbers to mirror the industrial framing through the Foundry’s space. The design details were minimal and modern – drawing attention to the lush, garden-inspired florals and a clear tent illuminated by candlelight and thousands of lights twinkling atop the canopy.
The ceiling of twinkle lights above the reception tables created a true statement piece, creating the feeling that guests were transported to a magical, ethereal garden scene elevated high above the buzz of New York City. Underneath the canopy, we styled the reception tables with pearl chargers, rose gold flatware and chic crystal glassware to create a charmed, polished feel. We paired flowing, white runners atop neutral tablescape linens to set a crisp, timeless base for a table graced with blushes and golds in the florals and table setting details.
Every detail from this wedding felt so intentional. It’s easy to focus on one element like a color scheme or florals or the tablescape. But looking at the entire picture and pulling all elements, all details through - that’s what creates magic. The bride carried so much of her own personal style into the day too, wearing two Berta wedding dresses – an elegant long sleeve white gown for the ceremony and dinner, followed by a sparkling sheer gown to dance the night away.
Photo: Melissa MarshallDesign, styling and planning: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Good Seed Floral Venue: The FoundryRentals: Broadway Party RentalsDress: Berta