Inspo for every bride dreaming of a wedding on the Upper East Side

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There’s something electric about wedding mornings. The stillness before the rush. The laughter in the rooms. The quiet nerves and the little moments no one else sees. On the morning of their wedding, Tom and Liv spent their morning just floors apart at The Pierre NY, each tucked away in a different suite of the Manhattan hotel before they exchanged vows and celebrated with an epic NYC wedding reception. Planned with the help of Detailed Events by Lo and captured by Abbey Regnier Photography, this wedding was the epitome of NYC fashion meets wedding industry.

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Manolo Blahnik wedding shoes

Bridal style: all things custom!

As they got ready that morning, bride Olivia wore a custom robe from Le Laurier. She wasn’t rushing through the morning — she was soaking it all in.

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Groom's style: white (bow)tie

Groom Tom was calm and collected, but you could feel his anticipation in the way he adjusted his cufflinks or took that extra second to breathe.

custom handkerchief wedding present

Father-daughter gift

The bride presented her father with a keepsake handkerchief with a custom message.

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city cathedral wedding lace trimmed veil with blusher

NYC cathedral wedding

On trend: no first look

Even though they were only a few floors apart, Liv and Tom chose not to see each other until the ceremony. For them, that decision made the moment when Liv stepped into the aisle in her custom Pnina Tornai gown feel even more powerful. Tom's eyes welled up the second he saw her!

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Portraits in Central Park

After the ceremony, the couple and their photographer wandered through Central Park, capturing portraits that felt like stills from an old film.

white and off-white wedding reception decor

custom floral seating cards large rose centerpiece for seating card table

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Candlelit reception inspo

The reception at The Pierre was pure magic. Elegant, warm, and full of soul — the ballroom glowed with candlelight and florals by Julie Testa Designs that felt like poetry. The couple's loved ones filled the space with laughter, happy tears, and the kind of dancing that only happens when everyone in the room feels truly connected.

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Featured designer: Stephen Yearick

Liv had an iconic dress change for the reception into a showstopping Stephen Yearick gown.

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Speeches with intentionality

The speeches were unforgettable — each word a reminder of how deeply Tom and Liv are loved, how their story has touched so many.

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Keeping the energy going

Every detail was intentional and thoughtful as the night went on, from the live band that kept the energy soaring to the carefully crafted cake by Ron Ben-Israel Cakes that tasted even better than it looked. It didn’t feel like just a party. It felt like a true celebration!

beaded reception dress