APRIL - Brooklyn Winery...lace,” Merary says of her mermaid-style sheath, which she accessorized...
Transcript of APRIL - Brooklyn Winery...lace,” Merary says of her mermaid-style sheath, which she accessorized...
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APRIL 23 • BROOKLYN
merary & jonPHOTOGR APHY BY
SASITHON PHOTOGRAPHY
THEIR STORYBRIDE Merary Soto, 35, a global VP at Andela GROOM Jon Saunders, 34, a chief operating officer HOW THEY MET On Hinge WEDDING STYLE Intimacy was key for Merary and Jon, who remotely planned their Brooklyn bash from their new home in Nairobi, Kenya. —RS
An inviting palette of rose gold and navy blue warmed up the wood interior of Brooklyn Winery, an urban space the couple selected due to its rustic charm. To solidify their status as husband and wife, the pair honored the African tradition of jumping a broom handcrafted by the bride.
“I fell in love with all of its romantic
lace,” Merary says of her mermaid-style sheath, which she
accessorized with a refined cape topper.
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“We wanted the room to feel thoughtful and warm,” Merary says of their inviting aesthetic. Clusters of cherry blossoms played up the venue’s existing potted plant inlays, and fresh blooms dotted the couple’s German chocolate, passionfruit and dulce de leche cake.
MER ARY & JON
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candles and delicate bud vases. “We wanted our guests to feel like they were coming over to have dinner with us,” Merary says of treating their company to a family-style meal.
MERARY & JON’S WEDDING INGREDIENTS
CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE Brooklyn
Winery, Brooklyn PHOTOGRAPHY
Sasithon Pooviriyakul/Sasithon Photography
DAY-OF COORDINATOR Emily Dolan-Leach/
Brooklyn Winery FLOWERS by Elias
OFFICIANT Lisa Rubin (friend) GOWN &
CAPE Pronovias, Barcelona HAIR
Amika Styleblow MAKEUP Dre Brown
SHOES Stuart Weitzman ENGAGEMENT
RING Ruberg Jewellery WEDDING RINGS
BlueNile.com EARRINGS Oscar de la
Renta BRIDESMAID DRESSES twobirds
Bridesmaid MENSWEAR Groom: Ralph
Lauren; groomsmen: TheBlackTux.com
STATIONERY Escort cards: Etsy.com;
menu cards: Brooklyn Winery CATERING
Brooklyn Winery CAKE Momofuku Milk
Bar MUSIC DJ KAOS PHOTO BOOTH
The Bosco ACCOMMODATIONS The
William Vale REGISTRY Honeyfund.com
GUESTS 124 BUDGET $$$ (see key, p. 10)
MER ARY & JON