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With everything from a 1940s-style confectionery <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> and rustic autumn <\/span>decor<\/span><\/a> to fantastic <\/span>fall fashion<\/span><\/a> and meaningful <\/span>handmade<\/span><\/a> details—Brian and Brian’s <\/span>Lucas Confectionery<\/span><\/a> wedding had it all. Sharing a deep love of nature and the magical ambiance of the season, the pair brought their dream autumnal theme to life by setting a stunning scene using <\/span>warm tones<\/span><\/a> and rich textures. <\/span><\/p>\n Playing off the exposed brick and industrial features of the space, an eye-catching <\/span>chuppah<\/span><\/a> covered in overgrown fall foliage and fresh blooms was <\/span>the <\/span><\/i>statement piece of the <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a>. For the <\/span>reception<\/span><\/a> that followed, long wooden tables were adorned with moody <\/span>centerpieces<\/span><\/a>, moss <\/span>table numbers<\/span><\/a>, and candles for a moody woodland feel. Meanwhile, overhead <\/span>string lights<\/span><\/a> gave a warm glow to the cozy affair. <\/span><\/p>\n With the help of their fantastic team of <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a>, the couple pulled off a gorgeous and relaxed celebration, allowing them to enjoy every moment with their loved ones and each other. To see how the <\/span>two grooms<\/span><\/a> infused their big day with their own unique styles and combined it with the <\/span>spectacular details of fall<\/span><\/a>, scroll through these images captured by <\/span>Natasha Shapiro<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Brian and Brian<\/p>\n The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Lucas Confectionery<\/span><\/a>, Troy, New York, United States<\/p>\n There was no question that our wedding would have an <\/span>autumnal forest vibe,<\/span><\/a> as we’re both autumn and nature lovers. <\/span>We went for a <\/span>color palette<\/span><\/a> with various tones of green, burgundy, burnt orange, and pops of metallic copper to give a tasteful but not overly themed feel. Our <\/span>chuppah<\/span><\/a> and table <\/span>arrangements<\/span><\/a> were where the forest vibe shone through with an explosion of fall foliage, stunning florals, velvet mushrooms, and candle-lit lanterns with a tree branch motif to give a moody, magical ambiance to our <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a>. It can be challenging to see the big picture when all the bits and pieces come from different <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a>, websites, and stores. But everything worked together beautifully to create the <\/span>vision<\/span><\/a> that we had in our heads.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n For our <\/span>outfits<\/span><\/a>, we went with suits that fit our vibe and personal aesthetics. I wore a <\/span>forest green suit<\/span><\/a> with a stag’s head neck piece in place of a bowtie. Brian L. wore a fitted burnt <\/span>orange plaid suit<\/span><\/a> with an oak leaf collar chain in place of a bowtie. We also had an incredible dried floral artist from Etsy create two unique <\/span>boutonnieres<\/span><\/a> that tied the whole look together. Topping it off were two matching white kippahs with a tree branch and leaf motif. For our wedding party, we continued the theme with <\/span>velvet dresses<\/span><\/a> in varied shades of fall foliage for the ladies and <\/span>ginger-colored pants<\/span><\/a> with coordinating leather suspenders and velvet bowties for the gentlemen. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n For our <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a>, we had our lovely friend, Karen, officiate. We worked with her for two months, crafting our dream ceremony. I am Jewish, so we wanted to have many Jewish wedding elements in the ceremony. These included a ketubah, a chuppah, a wine blessing, and smashing the glass at the end of the ceremony. Brian L. is Irish, so we also wanted to include many elements from his heritage. These included the tree of life and other symbols and doing a <\/span>handfasting portion<\/span><\/a> in our ceremony. We each wrote our <\/span>vows<\/span><\/a>, and rather than doing the typical Seven Blessings, common in Jewish weddings, we had eight of our friends and family <\/span>write their blessings for us<\/span><\/a> and our new lives together. And lastly, we had our corgi, Merlin, as one of our attendants.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The most memorable part of the day was right after the <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a>. In Jewish weddings, couples often have a yichud, which stems from the Hebrew word for “together.” This is when the couple comes together and spends time alone before the <\/span>reception<\/span><\/a>. We enjoyed doing this because it allowed us to <\/span>take a moment alone<\/span><\/a> to breathe and enjoy each other’s company as a newly married couple.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Brian L. owns a candle company called <\/span>Puck’s Offending Shadows<\/span><\/a>, so we gifted each of our guests with an <\/span>8-ounce candle<\/span><\/a>. We worked together to design the unique scent, which featured notes of black amber, plum, apple, cinnamon, and cedarwood. Each candle was in a matte green jar with a copper lid and a label we designed ourselves. The end product was simply stunning.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n We created several <\/span>decor<\/span><\/a> and accessory pieces to enhance the <\/span>autumnal forest vibe<\/span><\/a>, including <\/span>flower girl mossy birch bark baskets<\/span><\/a>, complete with metallic copper skeleton leaves. We also designed and crafted several <\/span>signs<\/span><\/a> for our donut flavors, signature cocktails, gift area, and <\/span>guestbook<\/span><\/a>. These signs were enhanced with pressed floral stickers to give them an antique botanical print look. Our guestbook was also <\/span>DIY’d<\/span><\/a>. Our guests wrote their well wishes on large river rocks with a copper pen. We laid these in a hammered copper bowl on a bed of moss. It was really quite beautiful.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n As simple (or unrealistic) as it may sound: relax. With all of the stressful planning and work that goes into the <\/span>wedding process<\/span><\/a>, it’s essential to <\/span>take a step back<\/span><\/a> and appreciate everything that’s going on. To help us relax for the big day, we did a <\/span>spa day<\/span><\/a> a few days before the wedding. It really helped us chill out and enjoy each other’s company before our guests came to town.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Photography – Natasha Shapiro<\/a> <\/p>\n Congratulations to Brian and Brian on their cozy and rustic <\/span>Lucas Confectionery<\/span><\/a> wedding. And, of course, a special shout out to <\/span>Natasha Shapiro<\/span><\/a> for capturing the magic of their special day. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/79\/23\/7923508eeb6de7a0.jpg\")
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<\/p>\nWhy They Wanted A Fall Inspired Lucas Confectionery Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nChoosing Wedding Attire That Reflected Their Individual Style But Kept With The Theme<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMixing Jewish And Irish Traditions To Create A Blended Lucas Confectionery Ceremony<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHaving An Intentional Moment Alone To Take It All In<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAutumn-Inspired Personalized Lucas ConfectioneryWedding Favors<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\nPersonalized DIY Autumn-Themed Lucas Confectionery Wedding Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAdvice From The Couple: Carve Some Time To Relax Before The Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nVenue – Lucas Confectionery<\/a>
\nFloral Design – Poet Floral<\/a>
\nCatering – Clark House Hospitality<\/a>
\nCake – Cider Belly Donuts<\/a>
\nDJ – Upbeat Occasions<\/a>
\nGrooms’ Apparel – Via Roma Fashion<\/a> + Hollo Men<\/a>
\nGrooms’ Accessories – Arsimus Creations<\/a> + Fluffy Racoon<\/a>
\nGrooms’ Party Apparel – London Jae Apparel<\/a> + Baltic Born<\/a>
\nRings – Organic Jewelry Craft<\/a>
\nBoutonnieres – Westerwisp<\/a>
\nKetubah – Sweet Ketubah<\/a>
\nFavors – Puck’s Offending Shadows<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n