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“make your special day a weekend-long celebration. hosting our wedding at a private estate allowed us to welcome loved ones from near and far to enjoy all aspects of the festivities. it truly made us, and our guests, feel at home.”
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ACCOMMODATIONS: SOUTHAMPTON INN [SOUTHAMPTONINN.COM / BACK COVER] EVENT RENTALS: PARTY RENTAL LTD. [PARTYRENTALLTD.COM / PAGE 20] GOWN: LAZARO [BRIDALREFLECTIONS.COM / PAGE 17] PHOTOGRAPHY: PHOTOGRAPHY BY VERDI [PHOTOGRAPHYBYVERDI.COM / PAGE 130] TENT: THE NEW YORK TENT COMPANY [NYTENT.COM / PAGE 151]
before the ring. As the lead singer of a successful wedding band, Kim Sozzi had seen her fair share of happily ever afters, but it wasn’t until she met Randy Narod that she believed she may have finally found Mr. Right. The couple first met at one of Kim’s live shows. From the stage, a dashing stranger, Randy, caught her eye and there was no question she left a lasting impression. Later that week he took her on a romantic horse and buggy ride through Central Park and the rest was history. They spent the following months falling deeper and deeper in love in the heart of Manhattan. the proposal. Born to be in the spotlight, Kim was performing in an offBroadway show “My Big Gay Italian Wedding” when suddenly the rest of the cast disappeared from the stage. A little confused, but willing to improvise, she turned to her stage manager for direction to see Randy by her side. Before a completely sold-out audience, he knelt and asked Kim to be his wife. “He had coordinated weeks in advance with my manager to make it happen,” she says. “I was completely shocked–it was the perfect surprise!” the day & design. Dreaming of a cocktail soiree aglow with elegant
accents, Kim and Randy opted for soft shades of ivory, cream, and blush to bring their vision to life. Sparkling chandeliers set the tone for sophistication, shimmering above classic, all-white tablescapes crowned with voluminous blooms. Glittering crystal accents added an air of lavish allure to the simple design to reflect the couple’s glamourous taste. Guests enjoyed a poolside cocktail hour with savory hors d’oeuvres, then proceeded to the tent for a delectable feast. A nod to her career as a “wedding singer,” the bride got guests on their feet with an impromptu performance and duet with her husband. A custom monogram lit up the party late into the evening as the newlyweds danced the night away.
Additional Contacts: CAKE: HEY! COOKIE / calligraphy + PAPErGOODS: DOROTHY GOLDSMITH CINEMATOGRAPHY: MVS films / COORDINATION: ELEGANT AFFAIRS / ENTERTAINMENT: CREATIONS MUSIC FAVORS: SWEET TREATS ETC. FLORAL DESIGN: ANDREW PASCOE FLOWERS ltd. / hair: CARLA GITTO & MORE HAIRPIECE: BOUTIQUE DE VOILE JEWELRY: RAINERI JEWELERS / LIGHTING: AGES ENTERTAINMENT / MAKEUP: KIM CLARKE / RECEPTION SITE: ROSE HILL ESTATE / VALET: ELITE PARKING & HOSPITALITY
1. matrimony-in-motion...experience their day 2. matchbooks keep true love’s spark alive 3. weathered wood leads the way
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