Celebration: Alexis + Shanes Wedding at Oheka Castle
Event Planning + Design: Karyn Michael Events
Number of Guests: 200
As Seen In: Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Hamptons Magazine, The Travel Channel + Carats and Cake
Highlights: In the months before their wedding both Alexis and Shane were studying for their medical board exams leaving very little time for wedding planning, so KME had the pleasure of working with Alexis' mother Michelle and her father Spencer who live in Northern California. Spencer infused cultural elements from his Japanese heritage that were really special, including 1,000 origami cranes that he hand folded said to bring luck to the newleyweds. We hand strung the paper cranes from a 12' tall tree in the ballroom. Pink cherry blossoms framed Oheka Castle's water gardens while the bride + groom said their vows. Spencer also a musician sang and played solo guitar for the couples first dance.
Venue: Oheka Castle - Huntington, New York, Photography: Millimeter Photography, Cinematography: Millimeter Photography, Gown: Galia Lahav by Bridal Reflections Flowers: Pedestals Floral Decorators , Linen: The Finishing Touch, Rentals: Party Rental Ltd
Celebration: Alexis + Shanes Wedding at Oheka Castle
Event Planning + Design: Karyn Michael Events
Number of Guests: 200
As Seen In: Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Hamptons Magazine, The Travel Channel + Carats and Cake
Highlights: In the months before their wedding both Alexis and Shane were studying for their medical board exams leaving very little time for wedding planning, so KME had the pleasure of working with Alexis' mother Michelle and her father Spencer who live in Northern California. Spencer infused cultural elements from his Japanese heritage that were really special, including 1,000 origami cranes that he hand folded said to bring luck to the newleyweds. We hand strung the paper cranes from a 12' tall tree in the ballroom. Pink cherry blossoms framed Oheka Castle's water gardens while the bride + groom said their vows. Spencer also a musician sang and played solo guitar for the couples first dance.
Venue: Oheka Castle - Huntington, New York, Photography: Millimeter Photography, Cinematography: Millimeter Photography, Gown: Galia Lahav by Bridal Reflections Flowers: Pedestals Floral Decorators , Linen: The Finishing Touch, Rentals: Party Rental Ltd
The Wedding Gown
The bride wore a mermaid style Galia Lahav Wedding Gown from Bridal Reflections Fifth Avenue Salon.
The Ceremony Flowers
The Wedding Ceremony platform was flanked by two clear glass urns that held Fresh Cut Cherry Blossom Stems and a crown of fresh flowers at the base in shades of pink and ivory.
The Bridal Party
The Bridesmaids wearing ballet slipper pink gowns, held their bouquets, while standing in for Alexis and Shane’s Wedding Ceremony.
The Ceremony Music
Shown here are two of the four musicians that were part of the Quartet that performed for Alexis and Shane’s Wedding Ceremony.
The Ceremony
Alexis and Shane were married at Oheka Castle in early spring, the perfect season for the fresh cut Cherry Blossoms that framed the Castles Water Gardens where the ceremony took place.
One Thousand Origami Cranes
The Brides Father folded one thousand origami cranes as a way to bestow blessings for a long, harmonious marriage. The cranes were strung from a tree in the main ballroom.
The Lighting Design
The walls were washed in a subtle amber glow, highlighting each pillar in the Terrace Ballroom, while Pinspots lights enhanced the table centerpieces.
The Chair Ties
An ivory silk bow tied diagonally across Oheka’s gold chiavari chairs.
The Ballroom
The Terrace Room, ballroom at Oheka Castle moments before guests entered for dinner and dancing.
The Wedding Stationery
Rounded corner, letterpressed menus, wrapped in ivory silk napkins, were printed with the bride and grooms names at the top in gold, and the dinner options in black, there was one arranged at every guest place setting.
The Wedding Flowers
Opulent crystal chandeliers encrusted in various shades of pink roses and white hydrangea were designed as centerpieces on half of the tables, and complimentary low centerpieces were displayed on the other half of the guest tables.
The Wedding Recpetion Entertainment
There is no better feeling at a wedding reception than a packed dance floor and this one was packed all night long.
A Spring Wedding at Oheka Castle
Alexis and Shane’s Spring Wedding Video Trailer at Oheka Castle, with Event Design and Planning by Karyn Michael Events.