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{logo design above} betsywhite {photography} FRANCESCO MASTALIA {reception site} Private Residence
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For Colleen O’Keefe and James Rybakoff, their home in Quogue
really is a house of dreams.
James’ Hamptons home wasn’t much more than a construction site
when he started dating Colleen in the fall of 2004, but that didn’t
keep him from bringing Colleen with him to walk around the house,
imagining the life they’d have there.
“He’d say, ‘This is where our bedroom will be,’ or ‘Here’s where I will
make fires for you and tuck you in at night,’ or ‘I’m building you a big
kitchen so you can whip up some of your delicious onion soup for
us,’” remembers Colleen. She was equally sure that James was the one.
The couple met through a mutual friend over drinks when James
made an unexpected appearance at a lounge where Colleen and her
friend were chatting. Colleen later learned how serendipitous their
meeting had been as she became familiar with James’ busy schedule.
Colleen’s friend thought Colleen and James would make the perfect
couple and worked a little matchmaker magic, inviting James to
come to her own upcoming wedding. Colleen and James didn’t need
much encouragement — the attraction between them was evident,
and when James drove Colleen home from the wedding that night,
he invited her to come out to the Hamptons with him the next day.
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In spite of that sense of instant rightness, it took James four years to
pop the question. Colleen and James had talked about marriage, but
he was taking his time. “There were a lot of girls’ nights out discussing
what he was waiting for,” laughs Colleen. “But I knew James loved
me and wanted to marry me — I knew I just had to have a little
more patience.” The wait, of course, was worth it, when James took
Colleen on an engagement ring shopping trip to Tiffany, Graff, and
Cartier. He made her wait four more months before he popped the
question on a London holiday.
There was no question that Colleen and James wanted to have the
wedding reception at their Quogue home, but Colleen knew that a
home wedding comes with plenty of challenges. Though she’s a very
detail-oriented person and loves to plan events, Colleen enlisted the
help of a professional wedding planner to ensure that everything ran
smoothly for the big day. Colleen also spent a lot of time researching
different vendors to find the ones that could give her exactly what she
wanted. “All that research definitely paid off,” Colleen says. “There is
literally not one thing about our wedding I would change.”
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COORDINATION: THE WEDDING LIBRARY
theweddinglibrary.com (PAGE 21)
EVENT RENTALS: PARTY RENTAL LTD.
partyrentalltd.com (PAGE 12)
LIGHTING: MATT MURPHY event lighting
mattmurphyeventlighting.com (PAGE 66)
PHOTOGRAPHY: FRANCESCO MASTALIA
fmphotos.com | Susan baker
tENT RENTAL: SPERRY TENTS
sperrytentshamptons.com (page 29)
Colleen and James wanted to
make their guests feel right at
home, as though they were guests
at an intimate dinner party rather than at a crowded
reception. Colleen kept the guest list fairly small. “We had 60 guests,
which I thought was a perfect number — I never felt overwhelmed
by the number of people, and we had a chance to connect with
everyone,” she says.
Colleen chose a palette of soft browns, greens, and white to give the
celebration a warm, organic feel. Tents in the couple’s yard housed
reception tables and a dance floor complete with a band. Guests
clustered around rustic tables topped with an eclectic mix of flowers
and herbs in mason jars perched on slices of birch wood and flanked
by mercury glass votives to nibble a Southern-inspired menu of
hushpuppies with chipotle sauce, braised short ribs, and sliders made
with pulled pork. The soul food fare continued for dinner with crab
cakes, mashed sweet potatoes, and tiny banana cream puddings with
classic vanilla wafers.
Their wedding celebration was everything Colleen and James
had dreamed of, and as they danced among their guests, happily
surrounded by the people and the place they loved, it was clear that
there’s really no place like home.
{Other professionals}
CAKE: CHERYL KLEINMAN
CALLIGRAPHY: CAROL DANIELE
CATERER: OLIVIER CHENG
FLORAL DESIGN: BLADE FLORAL & EVENT DESIGNS
HAIR & MAKEUP: NICOLE BRYL makeup new york
INVITATIONS: DAUPHINE PRESS
Logo design: (on page 55) BetsyWhite
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Whether it channels memories of a yacht in Cannes or a rocky New England
shore, there’s something irresistible about a palette inspired by the sea.
ABOVE: {1.} A rattan Rafe clutch with a designer seashell ornament evokes beachside charm. rafe.com {2.} Coral motifs add whimsy to classic invitations from
Hello!Lucky. hellolucky.com {3.} Its spicy scent and exquisite package make this Wish Petite Perfumed Luminary by Lollia a must-have. lollialife.com {4.} Flowing
pleats recall rolling waves in this Melissa Sweet gown. priscillaofboston.com {5.} Like a treasure plucked from the sea, a tourmaline nestles in a pearl-and-diamond
ring. lauramunder.com {6.} Minty California Kissin’ Lip Shine by Benefit brightens your breath and your smile. benefitcosmetics.com {7.} Mermaid-perfect shoes by
Charles by Charles David have a fluttery ruffle around their instep. charlesdavid.com
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Skip the nautical navies and reds and drift toward a magical shore-inspired palette of
dreamy sea and sand shades that evoke the relaxed beauty of the ocean. It’s a palette that soothes and
refreshes, welcoming guests to their port of call with open arms and an inviting smile.
rae barnes
{Floral Design} Karen Lenahan Designs {Event Rentals & linens} Bermuda Parties
{lighting} matt murphy event lighting {location} The Surf Lodge {photography} david seaver
Opposite: Antique glass-glittered numbers nestle against delicate fan coral in a hurricane glass, guiding guests to their destinations.
The table echoes the shelves of an imaginary curiosity shop, displaying driftwood, starfish, and sea coral among other sea-inspired
items, designed by Karen Lenahan Designs. This page, clockwise from top: A tabletop teeming with tantalizing curiosities invites guests
to explore its enticing treasures; candles flicker amid classic fisherman’s netting atop a stack of books wrapped in vintage maps; a
vintage pocket watch rests against a clear glass vase filled with seaside sand and treasures; a vessel filled with shells and sand is
enchanting; flowers add a hint of flora to this seascaped palette, by Karen Lenahan Designs.
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Embrace
the romance
of the sea in your bouquet with
unusual details that will delight
your guests.
KAREN'S TIP: “find inspiration
in a bouquet blooming with seaside
charm , inspired by natural coral , exotic
fish , sun ~ bleached beaches , and endless
shades of ocean blue ".
Opposite: The romance of travel and
the cheer of homecoming are blended in
this bouquet that mixes hydrangea,
lysamachia, callas, and Casa Blanca lilies
with classic garden roses, parrot tulips,
delphinium, viburnum, phlox, and millet.
The silk dupioni and grosgrain ribbons
that wrap the loosely gathered stems
echo the whisper-soft fall of waves
against the shore, providing the perfect
finish to this bouquet, designed by
Karen Lenahan Designs.
This Page: vintage-inspired, carnival-style
lighting sets the stage for an enchanted
evening. Strung above an inspired
tabletop, the look is magical, designed by
Matt Murphy Event Lighting.
beltrami Studios
A close-up of dainty details:
Adorn your bouquet with
found treasures, like this
collection of buttons, beads,
baubles, and bobbins.
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Enchanting
visions of a nighttime beach and
the romance of moonlight on the
ocean are recalled in this
seaworthy palette.
EDITOR’S NOTE: “i love this
palette ! the colors , textures , and findings
evoke the feeling of an enchanting day
out at sea or a stroll on the shore. "
beltrami Studios
opposite: like the sea it resembles, this
cake's cool blue fondant exterior, dusted
with fondant shells, conceals treasure:
a luxuriously rich coconut cake, layered
with coconut cream and passion fruit
curd, designed by Leanne’s SPECIALTY Cakes.
THIS PAGE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Delicate fan
coral is a whimsical take on a traditional
cake topper; homemade lanterns of mason
jars filled with multicolored beach glass
cast a romantic glow; sea-inspired place
cards, designed by Tallow Studio.
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Reflect
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generously in vintage glass
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catch the flame’s glow
and shine like undersea gems.
Opposite, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Personalized spirit bottles
hold tasty beverages for the wedding revelers; sesame-crusted
tuna is served on crispy rice wafers with a dollop of aioli; dreamy
sea-inspired menus tucked into a silk and cotton napkin await guests,
designed by Tallow Studio; shrimp skewers perch enticingly atop
gazpacho shooters.
Above: Capture the magical feeling of the sea-worthy treasure with
a jewel encrusted bouquet of callas, snowberries, and white fan
coral. Gathered and tied with vintage sea-foam colored ribbon,
designed by C. Whitmore Gardens.
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Professionals
B E R M U DA PA R T i e s PROVIDES TOP - QUALITY RENTA LS A ND
EXCELLENT ADVICE FOR COUPLES ON ANY BUDGET.
C. W HITMOR E GA R DE NS PRODUCES EXCEPTIONALLY CREATIVE
FLORAL DESIGNS IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLAWLESS CUSTOMER SERVICE.
K AREN LENAHAN DE SIGNS (PAGE 45) TRANSFORMS WEDDINGDAY DREAMS INTO REALITY WITH REFINED AND VISUALLY STRIKING TABLETOP
ARRANGEMENTS, BRIDAL BOUQUETS, AND MORE.
L E A N N E ’ S s pec i alt y CA K E S (PAGE 164) BOASTS LEANNE
ROSE AS ITS OWNER. A GRADUATE OF THE FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE, LEANNE
IS ONE OF LONG ISLAND’S MOST CREATIVE WEDDING CAKE SPECIALISTS.
M AT T M U R P H Y E V E N T L IG H T I NG (PAGE 66) CREATES
CUSTOM ILLUMINATIONS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, WITH LIGHTING DESIGNS THAT
ARE FUN AND FLATTERING TO GUESTS AND HOSTS.
THE SURF LODGE IS KNOWN FOR ITS VIEWS OF THE GRAND SUNSETS
OVER FORT POND AND IS JUST A HALF-MILE FROM THE BEACH.
tallow s tudio prides ITSELF ON CRE ATING THOUGHTFULLY
CUSTOM-DESIGNED INVITATIONS, STATIONERY, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
EDITOR’S NOTE: my
love for antique glass , glitter
and vintage ribbon inspired this
palette & creating all the diy
projects was so much fun. from
the cake topper to the glittered
votives , visit us online for
how ~ to's.
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