A Broadway Wedding - And All That Jazz!

A Broadway Wedding.... And All That Jazz!

To begin, we would like to introduce you to Cesar! The first time we met Cesar he introduced himself as the bride. He was full of ideas and would settle for nothing less than the best. Cesar is the kind of person who lights up a room. He is fun loving, handsome and has wonderful sense of style. It was not only fun planning his wedding it was an amazing experience getting to know him. 

Cesar and his partner Bruce decided to have a lavish ceremony around the pool at the tennis club they are members at. They had a full wedding party including their pup Idina (Yes, after Idina Menzel). Idina got ready in the morning with Cesar (Couture, crystal embellished outfit with tutu included), she traveled in the limo with Cesar, she took pictures in Grand Central with Cesar and she even had her own chair at the Sweetheart table at dinner. 

All photos were taken by Cly Creation. Here they are in Grand Central Terminal. Idina was amazingly well behaved and Cesar was the star we all knew he was.

Cesar was dressed in his custom designed suit with a 6' crystal and feather embellished train. All guests were asked to wear fabulous hats to the ceremony! Cesar's was beyond fabulous. His outfit was created by Iman Bridal Couture

Cesar and Bruce did their "first look" at Saint John the Divine Cathedral in Manhattan

Pilley Bianchi Musica had a wonderful team performing Broadway hits and classic New York City songs during the ceremony at the tennis club in Forest Hills Gardens. It really set the stage for the rest of the wedding. 

After the ceremony 17 white stretch limos lined up along the driveway of the tennis club to escort all the guests to the reception venue. Instead of a receiving line; as the limos drove out of the garden gates Cesar and Bruce waived and each limo gave a quick little honk!

The limos took all the guests into midtown Manhattan to the Hudson Theater where the Broadway theme would continue. As guests entered the theater they were asked to go to roll call and pickup their tickets from the booth. 

As the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour Cesar and Bruce were able to get one final rehearsal in with their dance team

When it was time for the guests to enter the reception they were all in awe when they saw the entire theater decorated as a formal dining room looking out towards the beautiful red velvet curtain on the giant stage. The tables were topped with centerpieces made of couture white, leather handbags overflowing with bright spring flowers. Each table setting had a playbill with menu, performance details and even advertisements of all the wedding vendors used throughout the wedding day.

Cesar and Bruce's grand entrance was like no other we have coordinated before. For months the two of them had been planning, choreographing and practicing a huge performance with their dance team. Words cannot explain what an experience this was for their guests. The lights, the costumes, the dance....it was all so professional and well done. The dance team, stage manager and lighting crew were all part of this fabulous dance number.

Throughout the evening Cesar made several outfit changes. This look included

 leather pants, a white jacket and a fur scarf. 

Other amazing details from this wedding include Micheal C. Fina thank you favors for all guests (Napkin rings and bracelets). Reception music including lots of Broadway hits from Dj Dina Regine A photobooth by Sweet Booths. A table full of cakes all designed by Sylvia Weinstock and limos for all guests to shuttle back to their cars at the ceremony site.

Although this wedding was A LOT of work.... hahahaha we thoroughly enjoyed it and find ourselves missing Cesar's boisterous personality. This was truly a wonderful experience.