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  • Photos: Ira Lippke Studios, New York and Los Angeles | : KBY Designs, New York | Location: The Plaza Hotel
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Kate + Matt
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Kate’s all-white bouquet matched Matt’s single orchid boutonniere.
Kate’s all-white bouquet matched Matt’s single orchid boutonniere.
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Kate and Matt wanted to leave the ceremony space as simple as possible, as to not detract from the important of marriage. The ballroom at The Plaza Hotel happened to be white so it was the perfect blank canvas they were looking for. They kept things simple with white chairs, white orchids and a white carpet aisle runner.
Kate and Matt wanted to leave the ceremony space as simple as possible, as to not detract from the important of marriage. The ballroom at The Plaza Hotel happened to be white so it was the perfect blank canvas they were looking for. They kept things simple with white chairs, white orchids and a white carpet aisle runner.
see more: ceremony
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Guests found their names and table assignments on tented cards with illustrations -- for the ladies and top hats for the men (couples’ cards had both).
Guests found their names and table assignments on tented cards with illustrations -- for the ladies and top hats for the men (couples’ cards had both).
see more: escort cards
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Kate and Matt had 250 guests to accommodate so they got creative with their seating. Extended family say at traditional round tables and the couple's friends were placed at long banquet tables in the middle of the room.
Kate and Matt had 250 guests to accommodate so they got creative with their seating. Extended family say at traditional round tables and the couple's friends were placed at long banquet tables in the middle of the room.
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Kate isn't a big lover of flowers but she did love how the bright fuchsia orchid popped agains the black-and-white linens on the dinner tables. Other parts of the room were accented with vases of feathers.
Kate isn't a big lover of flowers but she did love how the bright fuchsia orchid popped agains the black-and-white linens on the dinner tables. Other parts of the room were accented with vases of feathers.
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Plush sofas and coffee tables were grouped together outside the ballroom to create multiple mini lounges.
Plush sofas and coffee tables were grouped together outside the ballroom to create multiple mini lounges.
see more: reception decor, lounge ideas
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No two tables were alike -- some had elaborate vases, others had candelabra and still others had lamps with crystal fringe.
No two tables were alike -- some had elaborate vases, others had candelabra and still others had lamps with crystal fringe.
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One guest from each table was invited up to help Kate and Matt cut their gorgeous Art Deco cake.
One guest from each table was invited up to help Kate and Matt cut their gorgeous Art Deco cake.
see more: cake, black-and-white
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Kate bought the first dress she tried on. The Oscar de la Renta gown had layers of silk organza ruffles that matched the dress she wore to the pre-ceremony cocktail hour.
Kate bought the first dress she tried on. The Oscar de la Renta gown had layers of silk organza ruffles that matched the dress she wore to the pre-ceremony cocktail hour.
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Simple signs reserved the front row of chairs for the day's VIPs.
Simple signs reserved the front row of chairs for the day's VIPs.
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Site: The Plaza Hotel, New York Photography: Ira Lippke Studios, New York and Los Angeles Consultant: KBY Designs, New York Gown: Oscar de la Renta Formalwear: John Varvatos Flowers: KBY Designs, New York Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, New York Stationery: Cheree Berry, St. Louis, MO Music: White Star, Stuart White Productions, New York
Site: The Plaza Hotel, New York Photography: Ira Lippke Studios, New York and Los Angeles Consultant: KBY Designs, New York Gown: Oscar de la Renta Formalwear: John Varvatos Flowers: KBY Designs, New York Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, New York Stationery: Cheree Berry, St. Louis, MO Music: White Star, Stuart White Productions, New York

Kate + Matt

Kate and Matt wanted to throw an all-night party. They also wanted the night to feel like a rollicking supper club out of the 1920s. The Bride Kate Bernstein, 32, MTV producer The Groom Matt Stein, 35, Spike TV editorial director The Date May 16 The result: a black, white and fuchsia affair that lasted until three in the morning. Speakeasy-like lounge areas were set up throughout the space and picture books from the era were on hand to take guests on a trip back in time.
- Lisa Freedman
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