For college sweethearts Amanda and Sam, it was love at first sight when they met. Over the next decade, the pair’s relationship grew until October 2023, when, on vacation in New York City, Sam proposed in Central Park. Both the couple’s parents and Amanda’s brother surprised them with an engagement celebration. Then the fun truly began: planning their wedding.
Amanda and Sam knew they wanted a day filled with love that emphasized a timeless and elegant aesthetic. A neutral palette of white and gold adorned their signage, linens and stationery, contrasted by a mix of bright florals—think sunset hues of pink and coral roses, peach ranunculus and white lisianthus. Prior to the ceremony, guests took their seats, glasses of champagne in hand, while the bride and groom’s favorite songs set the vibe.
The intimate vineyard ceremony took place beneath a classic white gazebo brimming with bright flowers and featured personal vows and a close family friend as the officiant. For anyone feeling misty, handkerchiefs embroidered with “happy tears” were at the ready. Amanda wore a romantic strapless gown with a stunning corset, and Sam donned a classic charcoal gray suit, his bright boutonnière the perfect counterpart to his bride’s colorful bouquet.
Later, guests danced the night away, lived it up in the photobooth and took home custom matchbooks. As the reception came to an end, the night continued with an after party; no one was quite ready to stop celebrating the newlyweds.
