OHEKA CASTLE WEDDING, FIG + JOE
Celebration: Figen + Joseph's Wedding at Oheka Castle
Event Planning + Design: Karyn Michael Events
Number of Guests: 200
As Seen In: Grace Ormonde Wedding Style + The Travel Channel
Venue: Oheka Castle - Huntington, New York
Highlights: As guests entered the castle, they were serenaded by a trio of harp, violin, and cello, guiding them up the grand staircase, which was beautifully adorned with fresh greenery, white hydrangeas, and roses. At the top of the stairs, a signature KME Veuve Clicquot champagne tower greeted guests with a touch of opulence, setting the tone for the evening’s grandeur.
The Grand Ballroom was a vision of opulence, designed in a rich palette of emerald green, gold, and ivory. Three long, lavish tablescapes were adorned with lush floral arrangements and the soft glow of candlelight. Dinner, masterfully prepared by Oheka's own Master Chef Christopher Cappello, was accompanied by the soothing melodies of a French quartet, while an artist captured the magic of the evening in an oil painting.
After dinner, guests transitioned to the Terrace Room, transformed into a glamorous homage to nightclubs of a bygone era. Lounge seating and cut crystal decanters filled with fine cocktails set the perfect mood for late-night revelry. The celebration concluded in the castle’s library, where guests enjoyed hand-rolled cigars and cognac—a sophisticated and timeless finale to an unforgettable evening.
Wedding Gown + Veil: Vera Wang by Bergdorf Goodman, Brides Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, Wedding Rings: Tacori, Photography: Millimeter Photography, Cinematography: Millimeter Photography, Classical Quartet: KME, Entertainment: Elan Artists, Linen: The Finishing Touch, Rentals: Party Rental Ltd., Flowers: Pedestals Florist, Furniture Rentals: Luxe Event Rentals, Lighting + DJ: Hart to Hart, Champagne Tower: Veuve Clicquot + KME,Cigars: Arthur Avenue Cigars,
The Staircase
Cascading fresh greens accented with white hydrangea and candlelight welcomed guests to Oheka Castle.
Champagne Tower at Oheka Castle
A tower of Champagne, stands nearly ten feet tall, with over 100 bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne at the base, and hundreds of coupe champagne glasses, an exclusive design of Karyn Michael Events at Oheka Castle.
The Champagne
One hundred bottles of Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne were on display at the base of the champagne tower.
The Officient
The Brides close friend officiated the Wedding Ceremony and was thanked with kisses from the Bride and the Maid of Honor.
Guest Arrival
A harpist played at the bottom of Oheka’s Grand Staircase accompanied by a Cellist and Violinist at the top of the stairs, the trio welcomed guests as they arrived for Fig and Joe’s wedding.
Cello and Violin
Cello and Violin both played at the top of Oheka’s grand staircase accompanied by a harpist who played down below in the entryway as guests arrived.
The Place Settings
Embossed Charger Plates, Champagne Silk Napkins adorned with emerald green brooches, custom menus with metallic gold painted edges, letterpressed with the couples wedding monogram.
The Lighting
The walls of Oheka’s Grand Ballroom were washed in a soft amber to cast a glow that mimicked candlelight.
Live Event Painter
A event artist captured the details of the ballroom live on canvas as a keepsake for the Bride and Groom.
The Grand Ballroom
Maud Kahn daughter of Otto and Addie Kahn, the original owners of Oheka Castle, was the first Bride to marry in the Grand Ballroom at the Estate on June 15, 1920.
Cocktails Alfresco
With a late summer wedding at Oheka Castle we utilized the estates vast gardens. Lounge vignettes, an outdoor bar, and cocktail tables were setup for guests to enjoy the Castles grounds during an extended cocktail reception, after the Wedding Ceremony and before the formal dinner.
Dinner Entertainment
A jazz quartet dressed in vintage attire performed for guests during dinner, it was a lovely vibe, reminiscent of the parties that took place in the Oheka Castle nearly a century ago when it first opened.
The Hotel Gifts
Every guest that stayed overnight in one of Oheka’s 32 hotel rooms, received a custom silk hatbox with the couples monogram stamped in gold. The boxes contained gourmet treats and a bottle of wine to enjoy during their stay. The gifts were designed and assembled by elleKME the gift division of Karyn Michael Events.
The Terrace Ballroom
After dinner guests transitioned to the Terrace Room at Oheka Castle to dance the night away. Lounge vignettes and lighting were used to create a relaxed vibe.
After Midnight
As if there wasn’t already enough for guests to enjoy throughout this lavish wedding, there was also an after hours, cigar and whisky tasting in the library at Oheka Castle. A jazz pianist played one of the castles baby grand pianos, while guests sipped cordials and enjoyed hand rolled cigars in the water gardens.
The Dance Party
After dinner in the Grand Ballroom guests headed to the Terrace Room at Oheka Castle where the DJ brought the castle down as guests danced the night away.
After Hours Speakeasy
Whisky filled flasks on silver trays were served in the library after-hours for a bit of a speak-easy vibe.
After Hours Outdoors
Up-lighting washed the rear facade of Oheka Castle providing just enough light to keep the party going on the Great Lawn after dark.
Figen & Joseph's Wedding at Oheka Castle
The wedding video for Figen and Joseph’s Black-tie Wedding at Oheka Castle.