An elegant winter wedding with a fabulous view

Kate and Chris's December wedding took place at a dramatic, stark-white Chelsea loft space with spectacular views of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, lower Manhattan and New Jersey. The décor played on a winter-white theme, with white birch, willows and beautiful stones accenting the clean, modern lines of the open space and white flowers gracing the tables. After nightfall, candles provided a warm, dancing glow.

The interfaith ceremony incorporated Jewish elements (important to the bride's family) and Catholic traditions (important to the groom's), as well as elements that hued to no tradition at all: The couple walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of Sigur Ros' "Hoppipola," played by the eight-piece funk band that would later have their guests up and dancing. "The music in the ceremony was completely ours," says Kate, who wore a tea-length dress that made her feel a bit like Audrey Hepburn.

The reception, too, reflected their style. Following a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, rather than a formal sit-down dinner, guests were treated to flights of whimsical hors d'oeuvres, including mini burgers and fries as well as salmon prepared three ways. The couple also brought in a Washington, DC, sushi chef with whom they're friends. And for dessert? Ice cream sandwiches with homemade cookies -- a specific request of the cookie-loving groom. "It was a mix of kitschy and traditional," says Kate. "And people are still talking about it. We have a friend who constantly refers to the fried chicken we served as the best thing he's ever eaten."

The bar was the bride's dad's domain. "He's very particular about his drinks. He loves scotch. And for his friends, drinks are very important," says Kate. He handed Naturally Delicious a specific list of brands, complemented by the groom's preferred beers and wine provided by the groom's brother, a California winemaker. "We wanted everyone to feel included, to feel like they'd been thought of," says Kate. 


Peter White Studios

Saturday night

185 Guests

Specialty Cocktails
Mojitos & Cosmopolitans

Assorted Bar Snacks
Popcorn with Fried Beets
Sweet & Spicy Mixed Nuts

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Spicy Miso Tuna Tartar on Potato Gaufrette
Potato Pancakes served “Two Ways,” Retro & Modern
Creme Fraiche with Chives & Sashimi Tuna with Wasabi Cream
Mini Grilled Cheddar, Provolone or Brie Sandwiches
Mini Burgers with House Ketchup & Spicy Mustard on Soft Buns
Vegetable Dumplings with Asian Greens, Scallions & Ponzu Sauce
Steak Frites served with House Ketchup & Garlic Aioli in Parchment Cones
Chicken Patties with Shredded Coconut & Indonesian Spices
Homemade Classic Pigs in a Blanket

Stationary Hors d'Oeuvres
Green-Market Crudités with Curried Turmeric Dip

Tasting Flights of Hors d’Oeuvres
Salmon
Wood-Smoked Salmon in a Savory Tart with Roasted Tomato & Basil Crème Fraiche
Salmon Tartar with Green-Olive Crusting
Skewered Atlantic Salmon with Sweet Hot Mustard Sauce

Meat
Baby Lamb Chops with Hazelnut Herb Mustard Crust
Peking Duck in a Steam Bun with Hoisin Glaze & Scallions
Blackened Sirloin with Herb Remoulade

Shrimp
Thai Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Tamari Dip
Saffron Shrimp Skewers with Lemon & Chopped Herbs
Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Carving Station
Seared Tenderloin with Horseradish Aioli & Sourdough Baguette
Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic Aioli & Grilled Flatbread
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Baskets of Corn Bread

Sushi Bar  
Salmon & Tuna Sushi
Maki Rolls of Spicy Tuna, Salmon & Avocado & California Rolls

Asian Bar
Singaporean Pan-Sautéed Noodles with Green-Market Vegetables, Bean Curd, Cilantro & Curry Sauce
Szechuan Green-Bean Salad with Soy, Ginger, Garlic & Sesame
Chopped Green Salad with Roasted Peanuts, Snow Peas, Scallions & Peanut Lime Dressing
Salad of Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Carrots & Water Chestnuts
Bowls of Salted Edamame

Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate-Chip Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Peanut-Butter Cookie with Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Cookie with Peppermint Ice Cream
White-Chocolate Almond Cookie with Green-Tea Ice Cream

Petit Fours & Sweets
Lemon Tarts
Bittersweet Chocolate Squares
Pecan Squares
Gingerbread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Coffee & Assorted Teas