The joy I felt when I saw the fabulous Lace Factory in Connecticut came close to the joy I felt from Melissa and Phil when I photographed their engagement photos. These guys, both elementary school teachers (awwwwwww!) are a perfect team and absolutely adorable together. With the help of Lindsey at Amy Champagne Events, they transformed the beautifully raw space of the old factory into a cozy warm bibliophile’s dream. Both Bourbon lovers, the tables were decorated with old bottles of Bourbon (each bottle had a handwritten blurb about the couple on it), stacks of old books, and heaps or lovely flowers spilling out of mismatched vintage vessels.
Each guest had a glittery name tag and a sweet little chocolate from a local chocolate shop where the live in Beacon, NY in a glass cloche at their plate. Melissa surprised Phil with a classic Bourbon and Cigar Bar outside during the reception and guests got to go home with milk and cookies at the end of the night.
Photographer- Me!
Location- The Lace Factory, Deep River, CT
Planner- Lindsey Anrico @Amy Champagne Events
Hair- Posh Salon, Niantic, CT
Makeup- Larissa Lake & Co. Whetherfield, CT
Dress- Sareh Nouri, A Little Something White Bridal Couture
Veil- Sara Gabriel, A Little Something White Bridal Couture
Shoes- Badgley Mishka
Suit- J.Crew Ludlow Shawl Collar Tuxedo
Shoes- Nike Air Jordan I with customized aglets and dubraes
Girls’ Dresses-Bridesmaids- Joanna August
Flower Girls- Nordstrom, US Angels
Ring Bearers- J.Crew and J.Crew Factory
Bowties-GloiberryBowtie
Flowers- Dirt Floral
Invitations- Minted
Programs- GraceDesignsDIY, Etsy
Custom Train Tickets- Jenn Giachinta and Loraine Purcell
Custom Newspaper-Done by Phil on Makemynewspaper.com
Custom Welcome Sign- Maria D’Amato
Custom Bar Signs- Maria D’Amato
Etsy:
Bowties-GloiberryBowtie,
Bourbon Bar Signage- InstantGraphics
SunnyNotes, Etsy
Photo Guestbook Sign- Dodidoodles, Etsy
Photo Guestbook- Custom by Grimm, Etsy
Bathroom Signs- MyCrayonDesign, Etsy
Something Sweet Hearts- NancyMakesToo, Etsy
Groomsman Gifts- Personalized leather key fob, DiGeordie, Etsy, Tile Belongings Locator, Monogrammed Yeti Mugs
Cake Topper- NgoCreations, Etsy
Ring Box- The Pink Owl Gifts, Etsy
Andrew’s Heart- Andrew Saweikis, Swakmetals LLC
Officiant- Father Arul Rajan Peter, St. Joseph’s Church
Ceremony Location- St. Joseph’s Church, Chester, CT
Ceremony Music- Wendy Hummel, St. Joseph’s Church
Reception Music- Myles of Sound
Table Settings- Provided by The Lace Factory, Deep River, CT
Bourbon bottles, Cigar boxes provided by Melissa and Phil
Chocolates- Alps Sweet Shop, Beacon, NY
Caterer- Cloud Nine Catering, Saybrook, Ct.
Favors- Milk and Cookies (milk provided by The Lace Factory and cookies made by Melissa, her Mom, and bridesmaid Amy Rose)
Bridesmaids’ Gifts- Antique Silver Jewelry Box and Monogramable Throw from Pottery Barn, Bracelets from Stella & Dot
Cake- Jcakes, Branford, CT
Bracelet and hair pins- BHLDN
Earrings- Nadri, Lord & Taylor
Wedding Bands- Pesselnick & Cohen, 82 Bowery, NYC
LOVE Book – Booksy, Pound Ridge, NY
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