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An Intimate Green Wedding in Brooklyn, NY

The Bride Debra Solondz, 37, a teaching artist at the New-York Historical Society The Groom Ben Touré, 36, an anesthesiologist at Trinitas Regional Me

The Bride Debra Solondz, 37, a teaching artist at the New-York Historical Society The Groom Ben Touré, 36, an anesthesiologist at Trinitas Regional Medical Center The Date May 26 Debra and Ben created a green wedding day with homemade touches.

Succulent Boutonniere
Table Numbers
Because of her love of succulents, Debra held a green succulent bouquet with calla lilies added in.
Guest Book
Ceremony and reception site: iCi Restaurant, Brooklyn Photography: Zac Wolf Photography Officiant: Catherine Bordeau, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture Gown design: bride; Construction: Sam Wells Hair and makeup: Antonia Troiano/Fringe Salon Veil: Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces Shoes: Alexander McQueen Maid of honor dress: J. Crew Formalwear: Hugo Boss Invitations: twig & linen, Etsy.com Escort cards: DIY Menu cards: iCi Restaurant Flowers: Rose Red & Lavender Music: Guitar: Jason and Elysa Hochman; DJ Sean Elwood Dance lessons: NY Wedding Dance Cake: Baked Honeymoon: Italy
Gray Formalwear
Ben’s nephew carried a moss ring pillow down the aisle.
The buttercream cake was topped with white cascading alphabet letters; yellow ones spelled out “love.”
Romantic Updo
Reception Décor
Window Decal
Succulent Favors
Non-alcoholic Beverages
Debra wore a custom-made romantic lace gown with cap sleeves. Ben went with a gray suit and a yellow tie.
Hanging glass orbs and green garland decorated the cocktail-hour space.
Marriage Certificate
Indoor Ceremony