Emily knew that she wanted to do something fun and somewhat casual for her outdoor wedding at The Allan House with Salt Lick BBQ, but the red-white-and-blue country fair visions that kept coming to her just wouldn't do. Through our design and planning process, I learned that Emily and Ryan met during her residency in New York, with their first date at Coney Island. When he proposed, he did so at a spot overlooking Coney Island, followed by a celebratory dinner at The Four Seasons restaurant followed by their famous big and fluffy cotton candy dessert. Add in some funnel cakes, snow cones, and the cyclone, and voila! Hands down, the funnest wedding theme I've ever designed!

Cast of vendors:

coordinator - Jessica Moore of Something To Celebrate

photographer - Caroline + Ben

florals - Last Petal

venue - The Allan House

caterer - The Salt Lick

cake - Simon Lee Bakery

band - The Fabulous GTOs

ceremony/cocktail hour music - Mark Cruz

linens - BBJ Linens

hair - Pamela's Beauty Secrets

makeup - Maris Malone Calderon