Black Tie Wedding at Cipriani 25 Broadway

This black-tie New York wedding began with the quieter details of getting ready before moving into a first look and portraits around Lower Manhattan. Against the stone façades and streets surrounding Cipriani 25 Broadway, those photographs introduced the city into the story before the celebration moved inside.

Once inside Cipriani, the scale changed completely. Portraits within the historic interiors gave way to a Great Hall transformed by deep red florals, candlelight, long tables, and layered lighting, with the architecture remaining visible throughout the design.

I approached the photographs with that contrast in mind. The portraits outside have a more graphic, distinctly Manhattan quality, while inside, wider frames show the room's scale and transformation, and closer photographs focus on the people, movement, and energy of the evening.

The gallery follows that progression from anticipation and portraits into the atmosphere of the reception itself. Rather than separating the setting from the celebration, I wanted the photographs to show how the city, architecture, design, and people each became part of the same wedding story.

Wedding invitation suite with burgundy and white colors, including envelopes with seals, jewelry boxes with rings, an RSVP card, a vintage key, and decorative paper, arranged on a black background.
A black-and-white photo of a smiling bride and groom holding hands in a city street, surrounded by tall buildings and urban scenery.
A bride in a lace wedding dress is being assisted by another woman in a sequined gown, as she prepares for her wedding in a bright room.
A pair of white high-heeled shoes with a pointed toe design, placed on white lace fabric, labeled with Manolo Blahnik.
A woman with dark hair wearing a wedding dress and a veil, looking to her left.
Men's dress accessories including a black bow tie, cufflinks, a bottle of Aesop Hwyl cologne, a pair of black shoes, a matchstick lighter, and some crumpled tickets on a wooden surface.
A man in a tuxedo smiling, standing against a red wall.
Close-up of a black coat on a hanger with a red collar tag, hanging from a ceiling hook in a room.
A man in a tuxedo and a woman in a wedding dress sharing a kiss on a couch in a dimly lit room.
A man in a tuxedo adjusting his bow tie while looking in a mirror, seen from behind in black and white.
A black-and-white photo of a couple dressed in wedding attire, standing close together and touching foreheads, in front of a large glass door with an arched top, flanked by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
A black-and-white close-up photo of a smiling couple dressed in wedding attire, sharing a joyful moment.
A man and woman dancing in a courtyard filled with plants and outdoor furniture, with a brick wall and lattice fencing in the background.
A bride and groom walking on a city sidewalk in front of a large historic building with columns, in black and white.
Large floral arrangements of red roses in ornate white vases on pedestals in a decorated indoor event space with a red carpet and candlelit chairs.
Elegant wedding ceremony setup with a floral arch of pink and red roses in a grand hall with high ornate ceilings and warm lighting.
A large ornate vase filled with red roses and greenery, illuminated against a beige stone wall, seen through a metal lattice and a blurred table with a small lit candle.
People dressed in formal attire at a black-tie event inside an elegant, ornate hall with high, decorated ceilings, large windows, and vintage lighting fixtures.
Red roses with green leaves in front of a painted, domed ceiling with circular and floral patterns.
Decorative display with red roses, green foliage, candles, and small boxes on a gold metal shelving unit against a stone wall.
A wedding reception with people dressed in formal attire, including a bride in a wedding gown, embracing a man, possibly the groom, in a grand hall with high ceilings and ornate decorations. Guests observe and smile.
A string quintet performing inside a grand, domed hall with classical interior details.
A bride and groom during their wedding ceremony, with the groom kicking his leg up while smiling, and the bride standing with her hands together, facing each other, in a decorated indoor venue with flowers.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom kissing under a large arch of red roses and greenery, surrounded by joyful guests in elegant attire.
Elegant banquet hall with long tables decorated with pink and white flowers, numerous candles, and glassware, set for a wedding or formal event with high ceilings and ornate architecture.
Elegant banquet table with tall candle holders, floral arrangements, and place settings, in a grand hall with pink curtains and ornate architecture.
A elegant table setting with a gold patterned charger plate, white lace-edged napkin with a small pink rose, three sheathed roses, and a red place card with gold writing. Surrounding the napkin are gold and black-handled cutlery, crystal glasses, and
An empty stage with musical instruments and microphones, decorated with a floral arrangement at the front, in front of a large pink and red curtain in a grand hall with ornate architecture, and a printed floral design on the floor.
A black and white image of a stage with a large curtain in the background. Several singers and musicians are performing on stage, including three female singers at the center, two of whom are standing at microphones. There are other musicians playing
Looking up at an ornate, painted ceiling with a central clock, surrounded by detailed artwork and decorative borders.
People dressed in formal attire walking on a pathway lined with lit candles inside a grand, ornate hall with high ceilings and large windows.
Elegant banquet hall decorated with pink and white flowers, candles, and tall crystal chandeliers, set for a formal event or wedding reception.
A stack of pink napkins with elegant black script and floral design surrounded by numerous empty clear glasses.
An elegantly decorated banquet hall with floral arrangements, candlelit centerpieces, and gold chairs, illuminated by pink lighting and chandeliers, set for a formal event.
Elegant bar setup with a large bouquet of red roses, lit candles, and various bottles of alcohol against a backdrop of large stone columns and pink lighting, decorated with flowers at the base.
A black and white photo of a wedding reception, with a bride and groom on a raised platform dancing and celebrating as guests surround them, taking photos and watching.
A black and white photo of a man and woman dancing at a formal event, with a blurred background and swirling light effects.
Black and white photo of a formal banquet in an elegant hall with high ceilings, tall windows, ornate architecture, and many people seated at long tables decorated with candles and floral arrangements.
Elegant indoor party with dim lighting, candles, and guests dressed in formal attire, including tuxedos. The venue features high ceilings, ornate decorations, and a stage with musical performers in the background.
Man in a tuxedo holding a microphone and reading from paper on stage, with an orchestra behind him, in a large elegant hall with high arched ceiling and floral decoration on floor.
People smiling and enjoying a formal dinner in an elegant, decorated banquet hall at night.
A woman with long red hair smiling and clapping at a formal event, seated next to a man in a tuxedo, in a decorated venue with pink and purple lighting and candles.
A crowded ballroom decorated with pink lighting, elaborate ceiling and wall murals, large stained glass windows, and candlelit tables at a formal event.
A groom in a tuxedo and a bride in a wedding dress dance happily at their wedding reception, near a table with wedding cakes.
A tall, ornate room with a large floral projection on the wall behind a table with a cake and champagne glasses. The room has intricate wood details and dim lighting.

Wedding Design Planning and Production: @victoriadubinevents @victoriadubinproductions, Venue and cuisine: @ciprianievents @cherylbrocco, Floral and Production: @bob_conti@edlibbycoevents, Lighting and AV at Wistar: @cipriani, Entertainment: @elanartists, Rentals: @nuagedesignsinc @smithpartyrentals @highstylerentals @luxeeventrentals, Invitation: @ipanemapress

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