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Location: Long Island, New York (Hempstead House)
Colors: Grey, Ivory,
Season: Spring
Katie’s Favorite Memory: I thought the reception was exquisite. The dinner place settings, florals, and overall ambiance was breathtaking!
Kevin’s Favorite Memory: The last song the INCREDIBLE live band played as their send off was Alicia Keys’ Empire State of Mind. The upbeat energy of that song, everyone singing along and the fact that we were actually in NY made it one of my favorite memories from any wedding.