Finella + Cale | J. Mendel Real Wedding From Kelly Jayne Photography

This travel-loving Australian couple hosted their destination wedding in New York City.  Forty-two guests traveled for their intimate nuptials held in midtown Manhattan.  The venue’s amazing views and chic atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for their beautiful event.

Finella + Cale | April 10, 2016 | New York, New York

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The Ceremony
The ceremony was a lovely intimate affair, and we were married by the grooms brother who was ordained online and then registered as a celebrant with the city of New York. It was a beautiful traditional ceremony with the lovely touch of being married by a family member. Seating was allocated and guests received a personalized luggage tag on their seat, custom made as the

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The Reception
After the ceremony guests were ushered to the roof top for cocktail hour where they enjoyed breathtaking views of the Hudson river, empire state building and midtown. Signature cocktails were served along with delicious canapes including mac and cheese cupcakes, sirloin sliders and risotto fritters. Guests then came back down into the venue where the space had been transported back into a luxury cocktail lounge. Guests enjoyed a dinner service in phases, danced to the awesome DJ and enjoyed cocktails all night.

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Finella’s Wedding Dress Search
I tried on probably around 15 dresses. I only shopped at Kleinfeld’s and Bergdorf Goodman. I ended up on a J. Mendel dress from Bergdorf.

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How She Felt In Her J. Mendel Gown
Elegant, sophisticated, sexy
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Why She’s Selling Her Wedding Dress
Its such a beautiful dress I think that someone else should enjoy wearing it. Every time I look at the photos I am amazed that my figure can look so good in a dress!!

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Wedding Dress:  J. Mendel Valentine | Photography: Kelly Jayne Photography  | Venue: The Skylark |Floral Design: Designs by Ahn | Cake: Abigail Kirsch