Justin: The Estate at Florentine Gardens offers traditional glamour with a modern flair. The gorgeous ballroom, beautiful garden, and location near New York City made our choice easy. Every room, from the ballroom to the entryway, was stunning. We loved being the only wedding of the day and were thrilled to have robust food options. We worked closely with Ciro Daidone, the event consultant, who was an absolute pleasure. Everyone was accommodating, friendly, and detail-oriented. The process was stress-free and the staff made us feel like family!
Kim: Our ceremony, in their picturesque garden, was intimate and personal, led by a Catholic priest to honor our faith. I walked down the aisle in my custom gown to “XO” by John Mayer, originally by Beyoncé, played by a pianist and a flutist. We wrote our own vows and had our first reading from the Corinthians and the second from Game of Thrones. We lit a memorial candle to honor our loved ones and a unity candle, helped by our mothers.
Justin: We wanted an abundance of food, enjoyable drinks, and personal touches. A “Firefly BBQ Station” represented where we met and “Nanny’s Sunday Dinner Station” and “MiMa’s Grilled Cheese” incorporated family traditions. Each station featured a photo showing how it was tied to us. We had a “It’s Not About The Pasta” station, a cheese bar with wine pairings, a prime aged steakhouse station, and a never-ending supply of passed hors d’oeuvres. Our signature drinks were “The Bride’s Pleasure,” the NYC Mule, and “The Groom’s Poison,” the Botanist Gin and Tonic. We selected special beers, Schneider-Weisse and 420, and a martini bar with an ice luge. We loved having the patio available so our guests could better enjoy the gardens.
