A Modern, Romantic Wedding At New York’s The Foundry

We’re heading Stateside today, for a pared-back, light-filled wedding held in a fabulous industrial space.

On 25 July 2021, Eunice and Paul wed at The Foundry, Long Island City, Queens, New York, choosing a soft, romantic colour palette of lavender, blue, sage and white to add softness to the contemporary venue.

Photography Amy Sims Photography

The Dress

Most shops feel impersonal and salesy. Amy and the team at Designer Loft NYC felt more like friends. They were patient and really listened to what I had in mind but were also so helpful in encouraging me to try on styles that I would never have chosen for myself. The Dress ended up being something totally different from what I had thought was ‘me’ and I never would have found it without Amy.

Photography

A unicorn, that’s what Amy Sims is. She was so wonderful – not only was she super-organised, but she also was so responsive and helpful in giving us suggestions with regards to all things wedding. On our wedding day, she was prompt and kept us on schedule but was also flexible and kind in managing any unanticipated delays.

Then, of course, there are her photos! You can really feel the moments she captures – I don’t know how else to put it. She’s 100% present at your special day and makes sure you get to see and take home forever moments seen and unseen in such a unique but natural way.

We also want to take a minute to say what a gem of a human Amy is. Amy, thanks for being more than our photographer and for really sharing all the smiles, tears, and shoulder shimmies with us.

The Venue

The glass ceiling at The Foundry created an open, airy space for the wedding reception. Décor elements came from Broadway Party Rentals and lighting was from Universal Light & Sound. The wedding stationery suite was from Minted with additional elements crafted by the couple.

The Foundry felt like us. It is unassuming from the outside but so special once you walk in and get to know it.

The Reception

Paul and I spent the month leading up to the wedding drawing out table markers representing places special to us (where we met, first date spot, first trip, first home, engagement location.

My mom also created a painting of us after Amy’s wonderful engagement photos of us.

Favourite Moments

The officiant reading by Paul’s friend was so personal and moving but to the point and fun!

The speeches and my dad and mom’s surprise song.

Our unplanned cake-cutting. We were supposed to have a silent cake cutting but the cake was rolled out and our DJ read the room and didn’t cut the jams. We couldn’t decide whether to dance or cut cake so naturally did both!

The fifteen minutes Paul and I had to ourselves right after the ceremony and before joining the party.

Planning in a Pandemic

All our vendors were very proactive in monitoring state and city guidelines and kept us well apprised and ahead of any potential issues. We, in turn, provided monthly postings to our guests on any requirements or changes in plans.

Paul and I were open and honest about the small and large of all details regarding the planning. Knowing what we wanted as a couple made it easy to convey our vision to our vendors (and family) and be steadfast in communicating it throughout the process, without being pulled in multiple directions.