Time for something happy! I love sharing real weddings with you all. The walk down memory lane always makes me happy and this wedding was is one of my faves. Amanda and Tim’s fall wedding in Rochester was gorgeous, and so much fun to plan! The couple had a ceremony at Chapel Hill, with a reception at the Country Club of Rochester. Amanda and Tim are a very sweet couple who clearly love each other a lot. They met through Amanda’s grandfather! He worked with Tim, and suggested that Tim give her a call after the company holiday party. This instinct was right – they hit it off right away! A couple years later, Tim proposed at Lake George during a family vacation. He kept the ring hidden for months before picking the right time!

Like other weddings, it was a collaborative effort, but they had complete faith and trust in me and the process, which really allowed me to stretch my creativity! One of my favorite parts of the day was revealing the ballroom to Amanda and Tim and seeing the tears come to her eyes when she saw the room. Then she made me cry and then we were both crying. But I loved it!

Amanda had a vision of a timeless fall wedding. Based on the time of year and their style, I designed a color palette of blush, mauve, burgundy, dusty blue and gold. Their florist, Flowerwell, made the most incredible ceiling installation, filled with baby’s breath, carnations, roses, and dried flowers. It was a showstopper and a favorite among guests!

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There were lots of custom touches, including nods to their puppy Maple. The bride also loves pumpkin spice lattes in the fall, so the escort cards were custom coffee cups that guests used at the end of the evening for a dessert cocktail: a spiked pumpkin spice latte. Get the recipe at the end of the post!

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I loved working with this couple so much that I made a complete fool of myself while they took family portraits so that her niece and nephew would smile for the camera. But we got the best smiles, so it was completely worth it. (See if you can find the photo of me that proves it.)

Check out their wedding video by Jacquelyn Dailey Photography, to see all the details!

 

Vendors for this Country Club Rochester wedding:
Planning & Design: Verve Event Co.
Photography: Jenny Berliner Photography
Ceremony Venue: Chapel Hill
Reception Venue: The Country Club of Rochester
Bridal Gown: Lovely Bride Rochester
Grooms Tux: Adrian Jules
Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux
Rings: Mann’s Jewelers
Invitations: Minted
Custom Signage: Rustic Chic Lettering
Band: Something Else
Cake: Gourmet Goodies
Floral: Flowerwell
Hair & Makeup: Special Occasion Hair Design
Table-setting Rentals: Petunia Rose China
Stationery: Minted Weddings
Chair Rentals: Nolan’s
Videography: Jacquelyn Daley Photography
Transportation: Platinum Limousine
Pet Taxi: On The Move Pet Care

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If you loved reading their story and seeing their day unfold and want to work with me, reach out! I would love to hear from you! We can make your wedding vision come to life, anywhere in New York! Just hear what Amanda had to say about working with me: “Desirée made me feel really comfortable and like she had everything taken care of. I had multiple people tell me leading up to the wedding that I was the calmest bride they've ever seen, which is not my normal demeanor. But I just felt like Desirée had it under control and that it was going to be beautiful no matter what. I wish she could plan the rest of our lives, as well!”

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• 8 oz strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 oz. vanilla vodka
• 1/2 oz. cinnamon vodka
• Pumpkin creamer to taste
• Whipped cream and cinnamon for topping