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Hugo Inspired Photo Shoot from Kasal NY + J'adore LoveJuly 12, 2013

By: Stephanie WeersT R I S TAT E

Whimsical Vintage Weddings in Historical Venues

I don't know about you, but every now and then I need a little escape from the day-to-day. To

shamelessly indulge in a fantasy land of whimsy and bliss. Well lucky for us, dear readers,

this Hugo-inspired shoot is just the ticket. It was crafted in the hands of Kasal NY, captured

by J'adore Love, and that crazy pretty bloomage? It's all thanks to Ivie Joy. Carve out some time

and find your ultimate happy place right here.

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From Lora Nicolas-Olaes... Jardin roses, poise de senteurs and antique lanterns adorn abronzy-gold sequined table. Vintage suitcases are piled up in antique ladder chairs. Up in theceiling are a multitude of steel beams that zigzag across the roof. What once was an industrialspace--the Basilica Hudson in upstate New York--becomes the perfect backdrop for oursetting: the Gare Montparnesse railway station in Paris in the thirties. The idea of Hugo as a wedding theme came upon Lyna Larcia-Calvario, owner and eventdesigner of KasalNY Weddings & Events and Jennifer Concepcion, creative director of J’adoreLove Photography, one afternoon of brainstorming, after the latter had a chance to see thefilm. "I fell in love with the story and the look of the movie," said Concepcion. She pickedHugo as the inspiration not only because of the award-winning Martin Scorsese film’s classiclook, but because it brings out the romantic in her. “There was a scene where Hugo comparesthe world to a machine. He says everyone has a reason to exist, and no one could have beenjust an extra part. That struck a chord with me--the idea that the world is a big machine that ismoving and working its every piece so you could meet, fall in love, and marry the person ofyour dreams." Calvario nods, adding, "Doing what we do, we have always loved the idea ofdestiny, of soul mates. We’d like to think that we’ve seen that ‘destiny’ unfold for our couplesevery time we do a wedding.”

"If Hugo were a romantic movie instead, this is what it would look like,” continued Calvario.As with the film, clocks were a staple in the décor. “We wanted to play with the idea that whenyou meet the love of your life, time stops." The Versailles cutlery, the white-gold rimmedChina with matching glassware, and the golden mini-cupcake stands, all echo the vastpresence of gold seen in the famous French station’s gargantuan clocks. To soften the metalliclook, Iviejoy Agustin of Ivie Joy Flowers provided a lush touch of pastels reminiscent of Frenchmacarons. “I designed the floral aesthetic using texturized flower arrangements – peachgarden roses and parrot tulips combined with blush sweet peas and ranunculus against thegreen backdrop of moss and echeveria,” Agustin said. Modern elements are mixed with classic ones to create a balanced aesthetic. The tablescapedesign gives one a “past meets present” feeling, juxtaposing the simple lines of cloche vesselsagainst vintage lanterns and antique candleholders. Golden, square plate chargers arematched with the antique table settings, while modern metallic napkin holders hold mintsatin napkins. In one corner, what used to be old is made new again: a beat up, antique pianois transformed into a dessert table with chocolate and caramel macarons, elaboratelydecorated cupcakes and scalloped pearly gradient mint cakes--goodies seen in most Frenchpatisseries. To wash off the sweetness, nearby are tiny “milk” bottles that are reminiscent ofthe olden days’ door-to-door delivered milk. A closer look however, would reveal that they aresimply a couple of label-less Starbucks bottled frappes adorned with different kinds of lace—avery D-I-Y idea that brides-to-be in this Pinterest-age would deem ‘post’-worthy.Interestingly, these drinks are on top of a pile of suitcases, arranged to insinuate a visual ofpeople waiting on a train platform, complete with a “station” clock—an aesthetic that furtherreinforces the train station theme. An array of colorful and mismatched chairs in leveled

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platforms parade styles belonging to practically every decade—a color palette that is anapparent homage to the great George Melies’ attempt at achieving ‘technicolor’ by tinting theframes of his films. Old-fashioned wooden benches are placed on a well-lit clearing with various floralarrangements lining a path. Agustin used a large manzanita branch, antique hydrangeas, andhanging moss to frame the complementing light green door that acts as the focal point to theceremony space. Adding character is a faded brick wall, creating an overall rustic feel for ourmakeshift chapel, and providing an aesthetic best for a simple and intimate ceremony. The couple, standing bedazzled next to each other, becomes the key element in completingthe over-all look. The groom looks polished wearing an updated spin to popular men’sfashions of the 30’s – donning a maroon bowtie, striped suspenders and light brown two-toned shoes. The bride--wearing the heart shaped key pendant seen in the film, and matchingheart shaped engagement ring--looks ethereal in a white lacy sequined gown by RebeccaSchone (of Schone Design), which style gives a nod to a romantic bygone era, but still looksfashionably current for the modern bride. A gold hairpiece made by Thea of HushedCommotion has a design mimicking the face of a clock, adding an eye-catching accent to herperiod appropriate styled hair. In the film, Melies told a precocious young boy, “This is where they’re (dreams) made.” TheBasilica Hudson’s massive windows allow the light to stream openly, much like the spaceMelies used to make his films. “It's amazing what could be done within such a short period oftime, when everyone shares the same vision and works hard to achieve it. This creativecollaboration is nothing short of a photographer or filmmaker’s dream,” said EfrainHernandez, owner and head photographer of J’adore Love Photography. And that is preciselywhat one would feel entering into this transformed space—leaving the real world for thesurreal, transported to a place where old exists with the new, and where everything beautifuland romantic is frozen in time.

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Photography + Creative Direction: J'adore Love | Event Design + Planning: Kasal NY | Floral

Design: Ivie Joy | Venue: Basilica Hudson | Cake: Lisa Galuppo Cakes | Wooden Stationery: The

Paper Paramour | Mini Cake Favors: Cupcake et Macaron | Props: Patina Vintage Rentals |

Makeup: Face The Day NY | Hair: Eve Whittington & Co | Wedding Dress: Schone Bridal |

Headpieces: Hushed Commotion

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