{"id":814305,"date":"2023-10-09T01:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=814305"},"modified":"2023-09-28T12:20:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:20:52","slug":"over-the-top-black-tie-new-years-eve-weylin-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/over-the-top-black-tie-new-years-eve-weylin-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Over The Top Black Tie New Year&#8217;s Eve Weylin Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/817084530?h=5f08a31e39&amp;color=ff9933\" width=\"640\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia and Adam are all about going big or going home, and when it came to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they aimed for the stars! Their goal was to throw an iconic New Year&rsquo;s Eve extravaganza that was more than just a wedding. It was a grand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-does-black-tie-optional-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black-tie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gala and a dance party rolled into one, with all their favorite people in the mix. To turn this wild <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weylin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weylin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding dream into reality, they assembled a dream team of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding pros<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who could make miracles happen. And let&rsquo;s just say calling it a success would be the understatement of the century.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The couple&rsquo;s choice of the former Williamsburg Savings Bank embodied the Gilded Age glamor, featuring towering 80-foot hand-painted ceilings and intricate baroque details. It was the perfect place to exchange their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-unique-tips-for-writing-your-wedding-vows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the ornate dome, a speakeasy-inspired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/8-tips-for-a-killer-cocktail-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cocktail hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed. For the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the same space was transformed with a mix of long and round tables, vibrant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpieces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and expert <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to accentuate the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue&rsquo;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grandeur. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> added a unique touch by pouring champagne, and the night reached its peak as disco balls descended during the New Year&rsquo;s countdown, with cannons shooting gold and silver <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/fun-wedding-confetti-alternatives-for-your-ceremony-recessional-and-grand-exit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at midnight. A truly grand way to ring in the New Year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The couple redefined the idea of &ldquo;you only get married once, so go all the way.&rdquo; From the 360-degree <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-photo-booth-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photo booth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the personalized temporary tattoos to the glittery streamer cannons, they went all out to make sure their guests had an amazing time, and they did it in a truly fabulous way. Keep scrolling to see every aspect of their extravagant celebration, all thoughtfully documented through the lens of Junebug member <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/texas\/houston\/The-Drakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Drakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia and Adam<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weylin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weylin<\/span><\/a>, Broadway, Brooklyn, New York, United States<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814309\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ec\/29\/ec29489409db2638.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814310\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c8\/aa\/c8aac52c1e1230c5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814311\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8e\/3e\/8e3ecdf71b4e1460.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicking Off their Weylin Wedding Weekend With a Lowkey Gathering<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/plan-wedding-weekend-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding weekend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> began with a lovely gathering at our penthouse suite in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/hotelindigo\/hotels\/us\/en\/reservation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Indigo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located on the Lower East Side. This massive suite had two floors, high ceilings, three terraces, and oversized windows that let us see the New York City skyline. After the welcome drinks, we walked a short distance to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/katzsdelicatessen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katz&rsquo;s Delicatessen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-rehearsal-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rehearsal dinner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&rsquo;s a famous place in New York. A super long line was outside, but our guests got special treatment. We went right in, past all the people waiting, which felt amazing. Inside, we saw the floor was covered in sawdust. They gave us paper menus and platters of food like hot dogs, knishes, pickles, and sandwiches. It was a fun contrast to what we planned for the next night&mdash;a fancy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-does-black-tie-optional-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black-tie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> event.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814312\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/40\/ae\/40aeaf5caf9997a0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814313\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5f\/16\/5f165163c7e1ec26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814314\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8e\/13\/8e13000828e6bc8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why They Chose to Get Married at the Weylin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning our wedding day, Adam and I decided to celebrate our love at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weylin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weylin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This incredible venue, originally established in 1875, used to be the Williamsburg Savings Bank. It&rsquo;s like a time capsule from the Gilded Age, with ceilings that stretch up to 80 feet high, two stunning rotundas adorned with hand-painted ceilings, and more intricate and ornate details than you&rsquo;d find in a 17th-century French cathedral. Being in this space made us feel like we were part of a rich history that existed long before our love story even began. We knew that, just like the Weylin, our love would stand the test of time. It was the perfect place to celebrate the beginning of our journey together.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814315\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ef\/63\/ef63cab67f37e2b4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814316\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/07\/aa\/07aa0a35f1f4a356.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814319\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/67\/a2\/67a2f492829e8019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814317\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/98\/09\/9809eeeb9221bda2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalizing Their Weylin Wedding Ceremony by Having Their Best Friends Officiate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We did things a bit differently at our wedding and asked two of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/9-ways-personalize-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">close friends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be in charge instead of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-find-and-choose-a-wedding-officiant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional officiant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We had two simple wishes for them. One, to use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/get-inspired-by-these-30-touching-wedding-vows-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional wedding vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because we found them very romantic. And two, to say these promises to each other, showing how our lives were coming together. It was a special way to start our marriage journey.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814318\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/71\/847179d5866d50e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814320\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/01\/66\/0166becd46268c9a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814322\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/60\/92\/609233566d4597c7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bride&rsquo;s Personal Take on a Beloved Tradition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I followed an old tradition for good luck on our wedding day: &ldquo;Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.&rdquo; For my &ldquo;something old,&rdquo; I used two brooches that belonged to my grandmother, Tanya, and had them incorporated into my beautiful wedding dress. My &ldquo;something new&rdquo; was a custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-dress-shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> created by the talented designer Mark Ingram. I borrowed a tennis bracelet and a pair of diamond stud earrings from the same jeweler who worked with Adam to design my unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/engagement-rings-for-proposing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engagement ring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and our wedding bands. And, to fulfill the &ldquo;something blue&rdquo; part, I had the words &ldquo;I love you!&rdquo; written in Adam&rsquo;s handwriting sewn into the fabric of my dress, which came from one of his cherished blue chambray shirts.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814321\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3a\/14\/3a14e2d1508edc2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814323\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/66\/87\/668739799c592fec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814324\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bd\/74\/bd742d216c0da40c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814325\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/01\/0b\/010bfebd0f6e0b6d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814326\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e6\/7d\/e67dad8c64601919.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"932\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814327\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/31\/cd\/31cdf2a17ec4a617.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"932\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding Hollywood Glamor to Their Cocktail Hour by Making It a Red Carpet Event<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a touching <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that left everyone emotional, we guided our guests downstairs to a cool, speakeasy-style bar for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/8-tips-for-a-killer-cocktail-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cocktail hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There, we rolled out a red carpet and set up a step-and-repeat backdrop. Adding a touch of Hollywood glamor to the event. The bar offered special drinks, like the Fernet and Citrus Old Fashion. And a grapefruit-infused sparkling Paloma, named after our beloved dogs, Old Rumba and Poppy Paloma. It was fun to see the drinks served on black cocktail napkins with cute silver silhouettes of our dogs that said, &ldquo;Drinks on us!&rdquo; Everyone had a good laugh.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814328\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/86\/d5\/86d599d3d02333b8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814329\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/19\/7c\/197c6388b7cb5640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814330\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8f\/4e\/8f4e5766ab277af9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"932\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814331\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/51\/bb\/51bb3e9725f74efb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting the Party Tone With an Aerialist and a Champagne Wall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We brought our guests back upstairs for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and what a transformation it was! The room had changed entirely, and when they walked in, they were greeted by an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aerialist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performing to Rihanna&rsquo;s &ldquo;Diamonds.&rdquo; This performance set the tone for the entire night&mdash;the dance party had officially begun. We had a cool champagne wall against one of the stunning bank backdrops. It displayed a collection of vintage glassware, each with a guest&rsquo;s name and table assignment beautifully written in calligraphy. The aerialist reappeared while we were having dinner, impressing our guests again by pouring champagne from above.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814338\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a6\/02\/a602175c723ab03b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814340\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bc\/25\/bc25cfb2bb64b3a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814339\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1f\/fb\/1ffb282e7aac18b4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814341\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/72\/5b\/725bb7ec7c53d2d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-The-Top Weylin Wedding Entertainment Extras to Enhance the&nbsp; Guest Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our commitment to details continued as the night progressed towards midnight. We had some delightful surprises in store for our guests. They had a blast in a 360-degree <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-photo-booth-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photo booth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, set against the backdrop of a massive 16-foot colorful open arched floral wall. Instead of the usual guest book, we offered an old-fashioned phone where guests could record personalized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/creative-wedding-guest-book-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audio messages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for us, which was a perfect match for the building&rsquo;s history. We didn&rsquo;t overlook a single detail. We even arranged for an Italian espresso bar to keep the energy high throughout the evening. Ensuring our guests had their caffeine fix whenever needed.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814342\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b7\/e5\/b7e50712bb67ba5f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814344\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c1\/ba\/c1ba17f3fdff17e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814343\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/30\/5230a6e05f4b5a31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding an Extra Layer of Fun Through Personalized Tattoos and Face Gems&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the bank&rsquo;s vault, a surprise awaited our guests: a neon tattoo sign inviting them to &ldquo;get inked! the bride and groom have a special message for you.&rdquo; Before the big day, Adam and I had taken the time to craft personalized messages for each guest. We brought in a skilled calligrapher for the day to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temporarily tattoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these secret messages onto our guests. The room filled with excitement and delight as each person uncovered their unique message. For my incredible mother, the renowned editor-in-chief Bonnie Fuller, we chose &ldquo;matriarch&rdquo; as her secret tattoo. Another dear friend, a nurse who had bravely faced the challenges of the pandemic, received the word &ldquo;healer.&rdquo; To keep the party going, we offered face gems to guests while they waited for their tattoos. Adding a touch of extra sparkle to the night.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814335\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a1\/ff\/a1ffc6aee8f6073b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"932\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814333\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/22\/d9222030c6cd3a0d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814336\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/9d\/529d452b994721e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814337\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5d\/0b\/5d0b96592c8dbe2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814334\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/da\/84\/da8470797d3b3c9c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disco Balls, Lemon Drop Shots, and Streamer Showers: Welcoming the New Year with a Bang<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the countdown began, Adam and I knew this was our moment to make a big impact. We wanted to go all out. The staff handed out the usual New Year&rsquo;s Eve decorations to everyone. And they even served lemon drop shots on the dance floor to get everyone in a festive mood. But the best surprise was when two disco balls descended from above. Two women appeared and held signs with numbers. Like in a boxing match, counting down the last ten seconds of 2022. Then, when the clock struck midnight, cannons shot out a shower of gold and silver <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/fun-wedding-confetti-alternatives-for-your-ceremony-recessional-and-grand-exit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confetti<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering the entire scene in a dazzling display. It was a magical way to welcome the new year.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814350\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4f\/4f\/4f4f4eaa036a4f34.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814349\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/29\/aa\/29aa54ce09241b16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814348\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7e\/8e\/7e8edb3ebec51ac4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814347\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/8c\/df8c0393215dda5d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814345\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0a\/41\/0a41afd97bea4bcd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcoming the New Year in Classic New York Style at Their Iconic Weylin Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following Dick Clark&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Eve tradition. &ldquo;Auld Lang Syne&rdquo; played as Adam and I shared our first kiss as a married couple. We were all swept up in the moment. It was followed by Frank Sinatra&rsquo;s rendition of &ldquo;New York, New York.&rdquo; Everyone joined hands and swayed to the music in classic New York style. The energy in the room was electric, with hugs, kisses, high-fives, and cheers exchanged among friends and strangers alike. It truly felt like a quintessential New York New Year&rsquo;s Eve wedding. Then, the lights went wild, and Avicii&rsquo;s &ldquo;Levels&rdquo; blasted through the speakers. I had one more surprise in store, revealing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/40-showstopping-reception-dresses-dance-night-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-low dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfect for dancing the night away as the celebration continued. Guests of all ages hit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-wedding-reception-playlist-is-guaranteed-to-get-your-guests-on-the-dance-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dance floor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we partied until the early morning hours, creating countless unforgettable moments filled with laughter and joy.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814353\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/94\/e7\/94e7b9566bbbf2c2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814352\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e4\/c5\/e4c5f072de1696fe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814354\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/50\/5a\/505a2a700783dddc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814355\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2c\/1f\/2c1fcff7be542c5b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814356\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f6\/9a\/f69a5519ed91ae9e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-814357\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9e\/9b\/9e9bddd2442abb89.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brunorezza.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bruno Rezza<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/cristinacivallero.com\/la-magia-de-la-cotidianidad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cristina Civallero<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awebykerry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Awe by Kerry<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/weylin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weylin<\/span><\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/bklynbloom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BKLYN Bloom<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/abigailkirsch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Abigail Kirsch<\/a><br>\nEspresso Bar &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/anechocoffee.com\/book-mobile-coffee-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anech&oacute; Coffee<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matthewtopper_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Matthew Topper<\/a><br>\nAerialist + Disco Heads &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixentertainmentnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phoenix Entertainment NYC<\/a><br>\nVideography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/texas\/houston\/The-Drakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Drakes<\/span><\/a><br>\nStationary &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scriptedbyawe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scripted by Awe<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist + Hair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taragervaciobeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tara Gervacio Beauty<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markingramatelier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mark Ingram<\/a><br>\nRehearsal Dinner Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/the--bar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Bar<\/a><br>\nBridal Shoes &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+H-0FHRmbTWxZD4PLJOyuPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mach &amp; Mach<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/frankjeddaunionsquaretailors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Frank Jedda Union Square Tailors<\/a><br>\nJewelry &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trjewelers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TR Jewelers<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/partyrentalltd.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Party Rental Ltd.<\/a><br>\n360 Photobooth &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/nycpartymasters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NYC Party Masters<\/a><br>\nAudio Guestbook &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fetefone.com\/links\/?v=3e8d115eb4b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">F&ecirc;te Fone<\/a><br>\nHotel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/hotelindigo\/hotels\/us\/en\/new-york\/nycos\/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qSlH=nycos&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=IN&amp;qDest=171%20Ludlow%20Street%2C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2C%20US&amp;srb_u=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Indigo<\/a><br>\nRehearsal Dinner &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/katzsdelicatessen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Katz&rsquo; s Delicatessen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Sofia and Adam on their black-tie New Year&rsquo;s Eve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weylin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weylin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding. And a big thank you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/texas\/houston\/The-Drakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Drakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for capturing all the well-thought-out details and memorable moments on film. Check out their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/texas\/houston\/The-Drakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more grand celebrations like this one in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directory of the world&rsquo;s best wedding photographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding to have your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/should-you-have-holiday-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding on a holiday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn&rsquo;t easy. It means thinking about your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who&rsquo;s coming, and if your preferred vendors are available. To ensure everything goes off without a hitch, having an experienced team is absolutely essential. So, if you&rsquo;re planning a holiday soiree as intricate as Sofia and Adam&rsquo;s, consider assembling your dream team by exploring our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directory of skilled wedding professionals from all over the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sofia and Adam are all about going big or going home, and when it came to their wedding plans, they aimed for the stars! Their goal was to throw an iconic New Year&rsquo;s Eve extravaganza that was more than just a wedding. It was a grand black-tie gala and a dance party rolled into one, with all their favorite people in the mix. 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