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Laid-Back NYC Wedding at Queens County Farm with Leanne Marshall Gown

Happy couple embraces during a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

Before we dive into the wedding, we have to share with you that Melanie is wearing her something blue wedding gown designed by Project Runway's leanne marshall. How fun is that? Thanks to Heather Espana Photography for sharing this laid-back wedding with us.
About the day, in the bride's words:
"David and I aren't very formal people, so we set out to have a sweet, silly, homegrown, do-it-together wedding. we were married at queens county farm museum, which is one of our favorite places; it's the only working farm within new york city limits, and it was the perfect mix of rural and urban for our laid-back wedding.

Butterfly Garden sign and seeds packets for gardening inspiration

A fluffy chick in straw nest looking directly at the camera

Outdoor wedding ceremony with the bride in a blue dress

Bridesmaids in green dresses holding flowers and sucking on popsicles

Below is a list of all the DIY's that Melanie and David did for their wedding.
veil & bridesmaid's flower fascinator favors (we wrapped chocolates with patterned paper & made heart cutouts)
guest book (i took a leather photo album, glued tiny envelopes into it, and guests were asked to leave us notes on small cards, which are now tucked into the envelopes)
napkins (we used striped, herringbone-patterned bar mops)
flowers (my sister rebecca did all of the bridesmaids' bouquets & reception flowers on the morning of... phew!
eating tags, flags, table numbers (made using great patterned paper found at paper source, kate's paperie and paper mojo)

Elegant wedding table setting with flowers and table number eleven

A string of decorative patterned pennant flags for a party decoration

Wedding table decorations with floral paper, number 10, and a heart

Romantic couple embracing on their wedding day outdoors under trees

Paloma's Nest is a preferred vendor and proud sponsor of the Wedding Chicks.
photography: Heather Espana Photography dress - leanne marshall veil & bridesmaid's hair flower - one little dove (though technically DIY!)
shoes - shannon britt necklace - j.crew venue - queens county farm museum catering - luigi's cake - veniero's bouquet & boutonniere - nicolette camille floral design bride's hair & makeup - chris newburg cake topper - BROOKLYNrehab on etsy ring dish - paloma's nest

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