Glamorous Manhattan loft wedding full of candlelit NYC nostalgia

NYC wedding

Tara and Nicholas have a DM to thank for sparking their first real connection. They knew of one another through mutual friends, but it wasn't until after graduation, they ran into each other by chance through a shared friend. Later that night, Nicholas replied to one of Tara's Instagram stories featuring a slice of pizza. From that moment on, they never stopped talking. Their engagement took place by the river in Battery Park, NYC. With the help of Dhalia Events, and photographed by Casey Smith Photography, Tara and Nicholas shone a wedding day spotlight on their NYC love story, turning a modern Manhattan loft into a destination with a heartfelt connection. The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers offered the perfect setting: a sophisticated ceremony and reception space with sweeping waterfront views of the Hudson River.

fitted high neck lace wedding gown

cathedral length veil with blusher baby's breath and white rose bouquet

lace long sleeve wedding dress

Bridal style: high-neck, long-sleeve lace

Tara wore a high-neck Jaxon James gown that struck the perfect balance of “royal and romantic” she’d envisioned, complete with all-over lace, long sleeves, and an heirloom sense of elegance.

soft pink bridesmaid dresses

Soft pink pleated bridesmaids

The bridesmaids wore soft pink dresses with a variety of tied designs and some in pleated skirts.

black tie groomsmen

On trend: oversized floral arch

Their ceremony was framed by an oversized white floral arch by Forever in Bloom, a candle-lined aisle, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river.

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"Private" moments around the city

The couple’s favorite moment came just after the ceremony, when they paused to share their gratitude with one another and reflect on the vows they had exchanged. “It was a moment I will never forget,” wrote Tara.

black and white seating chart The Lighthouse Chelsea Piers

baby's breath centerpieces

black and white wedding menus candle centerpieces

Floating candle centerpieces

The same timeless aesthetic carried into the reception, where clouds of baby’s breath and tall displays of candles created ethereal tablescapes.

gold fringe hanging installation

Sparkling gold-fringed dance floor

A checkered dance floor from Dance Floor Kings and gold-fringed ceiling streamers added a touch of old-world glamour, wrapping the evening in a sense of nostalgia.

checkered dance floor

Memorable moment: the first dance

Nick recalled their first dance as unforgettable: “Every step, every move — we were locked into each other and didn’t have a care in the world other than being there, in that moment with each other.

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