http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/ Heather Waraksa Photography Blog en-us http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=126 http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=126 Tuesday, November 15, 2011 here on Style Me Pretty.

From Sarah...

'When Craig and I began planning our wedding, we envisioned an event that had the warmth of our annual New Year's Day open house, where people linger all day at our Brooklyn apartment. It's become an institution, but an easy one: There's no start time or end time, no dress code; the food is always good enough to disappear, but unfussy enough that the conversation is the main event. As we began searching for venues, we soon realized that the words "easy" and "wedding" didn't typically fit into the same sentence. A country wedding seemed too complicated; a big-city wedding too flashy. Then I walked through the Metropolitan Building, an events space in Long Island City, Queens, owned by an antiques dealer. The former electrical parts factory is literally a storehouse of treasures; the nooks and crannies are decorated to the hilt, and as you look around, you can't help but see the remnants of a thousand other celebrations. The space was big enough for a crowd, but intimate and comfortable enough to make people feel like they were in their own worlds. We were sold.

The rest of the party sprouted up from there, sown from a few simple ideas: For a mix of old and new—inspired by our venue and our taste in music—we hired Lapis Luna, which plays a mixture of jazz and swing, but covers everything from Billie Holiday to Billy Idol. For our May Day wedding date, Jeff at Pennington Flowers wove cherry blossoms and candles into the most spectacular chuppah, accenting the rest of the eclectic space with soft spring echoes. And the hard work of Chef Rossi at the Raging Skillet and Christine Viola at Exquisite Affairs Productions created an evening so seamless that both Craig and I were able to focus the most beautiful moments of all—the ones that could have happened in our living room, but that we wanted to share with 200 people: The warm voice of my family's rabbi, who also married my parents, who flew in from my Ohio hometown for the occasion. The original song that my father played on his guitar—the one he wrote for me when I was twelve. Speeches and toasts by a few, partner dancing for many, and, most of all, our vows, which we each wrote in our apartment, when the other wasn't looking. It was exactly right: A feeling as new as our marriage and as familiar as the faces surrounding us. And thanks to Heather Waraksa's genius, we can re-live it any time we want."

Venue: The Metropolitan Building (Long Island City, NY)
Event Planning: Exquisite Affairs Productions
Florist: Pennington Flowers
Catering: The Raging Skillet
Band: Lapis Luna
Lighting: After Hours Entertainment
Cake/Cupcakes: City Sweets and Confections
Hair and Makeup: Monica McAlpin
Dress: Nicole Miller
Bride's Shoes: Via Spiga
Groom's suit: Duchess
Officiant: Rabbi Alan Sokobin
DJ: Brad Lee
Second photographer and a huge thank you to Mike Gross
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as featured on 100 Layer Cake

Photography: Heather Waraksa / Venue: Gramercy Park Hotel / Florist: Naomi deManana / Day of Coordinator: Shira Savada of Shiramisu / Ceremony Program: Peter Kruty / Photo booth: Photo Booth Scrap Books / Chinese Lion Dancers: Lion Dance NY / Cake : Ruth Drennan / Bride’s dress: Lars Nord (custom) / Bride’s shoes: Christian Louboutin / Bride’s jewelry: borrowed / Bride’s reception dress: Temperley of London / Groom’s suit: custom made in Hong Kong / A special thanks to Rebecca Walker for helping me 2nd shoot. ]]> http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=122 http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=122 Friday, August 12, 2011 Karen and Chandler in Old Montreal as featured on Style Me Pretty today.

Shot with Kodak Portra 400
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]]> http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=119 http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=119 Wednesday, April 27, 2011 The Image College. I'm part thrilled, excited and honored (to have been invited) for next week. I have butterflies just thinking about it! Mostly I'm looking forward to meeting everyone who is attending and of course Gary at the Image College who has help to organize everything. It has always been a dream of mine to see New Zealand and I can't think of better circumstances. Four more hours 'til take off!

For anyone who need to reach me I will be out of the office until May 15th. I will periodically be checking my email and will respond as soon as possible. Thank you so much!

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Photography: Heather Waraksa
Flowers: Saipua
Event Design/Planning: Always a Bridesmaid
Venue: 632 Hudson
Stationery Design: Regas New York
Cakes and Desserts: Nine Cakes
Props, Linens and Unique Rentals: Props for Today
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Guest Bags: To Have and to Hold Tote
Model: Giulia at MC2 Model Management
Hair: Stacy Pitt
Wardrobe Styling: Jessica Paz
Make-up: Sally Duvall
Boudoir: Pants from Doucette Duvall, Accessories and Vintage Jacket from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon
Wedding Look: Dress by Alisa Benay, Veil by Malis-Henderson, Handbag by Amanda Pearl, Shoes by Aruna Seth from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon
Party: Dress by Anne Bowen, Accessories from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon]]> http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=108 http://heatherwaraksa.com/blog/index.php?link=108 Saturday, April 17, 2010

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1- Edward Gorey
2- Where the Wild Things Are at Opening Ceremony. Also check out their jewelry.
3- Little monsters under your bed... When they look like this. Love you Penny! Image courtesy of Mumpentor
4- Fever Ray. Perfect moody soundtrack for the season and visually inspiring.]]>