i first met Hilary 5 years ago at Band of Outsiders’ first Boy. shoot for Vogue.
after throwing this dinner last November, Hil asked me to plan her and Emmett’s wedding.
i said yes, and then on June 11th they said yes.
not too bad having this guy perform a song during the ceremony.
branch balls purchased here.
after the ceremony (and an extended cocktail hour) it was time to sit down
and eat.
flowers by Holly Flora.
menu:
(passed apps)
smoked fish dip, celery, radish, club crackers
lamb meatballs, cucumber cream fresh, pickled red onion, mint
whipped ricotta, honey, sesame seeds, toast
eggplant caviar, crispy pita, roasted piquillo peppers
lentil fritters, apricot chutney
(dinner served family style)
braised chicken thighs, white wine, herbs
market fish, vodka, tomato, crushed red chile
roasted beets, yogurt, pistachio, chervil
carrot, mint, cilantro, lemon, beet tops
ceci beans, arugula, oregano, black olive, parmesan
market lettuces, creamy tarragon, dried red onion, breadcrumbs
early girl tomatoes, opal basil, flake salt, saba
(dessert)
fresh baked cookies + glass bottles of milk
wedding cake from Sweet Lady Jane bakery
food provided by the two dudes at Animal.
the wedding party.
Em + his groomsmen in some Band.
the best (little) man, their son Henry.
Hil rocking a dress by Juan Carlos Obando.
very lucky for her, lawren is both her close friend + an amazing stylist.
hil + em were clear about one thing, they wanted a FUN night.
this included renting 300 shot glasses.
looks like it worked.
the drink menu:
whisky & mexican coke
house-made margarita
classic vodka soda
tequila shot
Esser wines
cans of PBR + keg of Negro Modelo
* dj: Garrett Colton
school bus shuttle to + from the hotel.
rented from here.
save the date email + printed invitation designed by Carly Margolis.
* b+w photos taken by Jimmy Fontaine.
* color photos taken by Simone Montemurno.
