Real New York Wedding | Marni + Chaz at the Harbor Links Golf Course

For those of you who believe that things happen for a reason {like we do} you’ll love the story of Marni and Chaz! The two married at the Harbor Links Golf Course for its beautiful atmosphere and Adena Stevens from Studio A Images was there to capture gorgeous, bright photographs of them.

With a hurricane in the forecast, Chaz and Marni had thought about cancelling their plans to Fire Island last Labor Day {separetly}. However, both parties continued with their plans and ventured out for the weekend. Marni had seen Chaz and remembered him from July 4^thweekend {although they had never actually met, Chaz insisted they did just to keep the conversation going}!

No one thought this unexpected meet and greet would become anything. In fact, right before Marni had left for the weekend her mom asked, “Why do you keep going to the bars…no one meets anyone in a bar”. Needless to say, they met in a bar. {Just goes to show, you never know who you'll meet...or when}!

Marni wore an Allure Couture dress {gorgeous} detailed with Vera Wang shoes, her grandma’s diamond bracelet, and a hairpiece borrowed from a close friend {so sweet}!

Chaz and his groomsmen all wore classic tuxedos with bowties and suspenders {which we find oh so dapper}!

Her bridesmaids wore various shades of browns in order to compliment the sunflowers {Marni’s favorite flower ~ which the wedding was themed around}!

This bride and groom were married under a gazebo that overlooked the golf course as the sun set.

With bouquets, center pieces, decorations and flower arrangements all adorned with sunflowers, the Harbor Links Golf Course {which served as the location for both the ceremony and reception} popped with bright, fresh colors. The strong yellows and deep purples contrasted against the green of the course perfectly!

Bright colored flowers add another dimension to white cakes {like this one from Main Street Bakery}!

This groom certainly didn’t sit back and let his bride-to-be handle all of the planning…Chaz {who is a graphic designer} designed the seating chart, their website, save the date magnets, rehearsal dinner invites, as well as take-home bags that held small bottles of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries {amazing}!

All photos courtesy of Studio A Images.

Vendors:
Reception/Ceremony: Harbor Links Golf Course
Photography: Studio A Images
Officiant: Rabbi Alan C. Stein
Bride's Gown: Allure Couture
Shoes: Vera Wang
Hair: Arlene at Hair Mania
Makeup: Damian at Inner Beauty Artistry
Invitations: bigsmiledesign.com
Music: Hank Lane (Soho Rhythm)
Cake: Main Street Bakery
Accomodations: Roslyn Claremont Hotel
Honeymoon: The Grand Hyatt in Kaui, HI and The Four Seasons in Maui, HI ... Read more at http://www.mercinewyork.blogspot.com