Wedding Inspiration: Urban Chic

Event designer Amanda Novena takes city style to the next level in a penthouse perched atop a New York City hotel.

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"Our mission was to take this beautiful historic venue and add to it a feminine flare," Amanda says. Using a light touch, "we enhanced the spaces with bright white and flashes of green for the ceremony and cocktail hour and pops of rich color throughout the reception."

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"We chose our venue, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, for its historic architecture that provides a new experience at every turn,” says Amanda. Could there be anything chicer than a New York City penthouse? We think not.

Place settings alive with texture played a big part in the overall design.

urban chic wedding inspiration

The invitation suite from @polkpaper.

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Amanda and team created two distinct color palettes. Here, lush florals in a riot of pinks by @qgfloral are barely contained by their vessels.

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Meanwhile, cool, classic whites and greens enliven the ceremony space on the rooftop’s East Terrace

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The bar beckons.

urban chic wedding inspiration

The green and white palette carried through to the bride’s bouquet (and Monique Lhuillier gown).

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The couple enjoys a moment beneath a tangle of wisteria vines.

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Escort cards were designed to echo the colors and style of the invitation suite.

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A don’t-miss photo op: the stunning skylit nine-story Atrium above the Temple Court.

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