Wedding | Alicia Rae & Jeremy

4 hours ago
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Tell us a little about yourselves!

Alicia grew up on Long Island, Jeremy in Connecticut.

We both moved to NYC over ten years ago and met here – like many modern love stories, on an app. Our first date ended with a very PG-rated sleepover and by the second date we were official.

We live in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which feels very much like home.

Why did you decide to get married where you did?

We always knew we wanted a courthouse wedding. The Manhattan building is objectively tacky. Fluorescent lighting, laminated signs, and very little ceremony, which somehow makes it perfect.

There's no performance there. You take a number and tie the knot.

Later, we had dinner at Cafe China with 80 of our favorite people. Warm, loud, intimate. The room was filled with candlelight – dreamy and magical.

How many guests did you have?

Eighty.

What was your budget?

We didn’t set a strict number. We just wanted to spend in ways that felt meaningful.

We prioritized photography and dinner. And we splurged on a suite at Hotel Chelsea for the weekend. It felt important to wake up somewhere different. Not go home like it was any other night. That was enough.

Tell us about your outfits.

We wanted to feel like elevated versions of ourselves.

Alicia knew she didn’t want a typical bridal gown. She thought she had found the dress early on. It was tailored, custom buttons were added and a lot of effort went into making it “perfect.” When she finally tried it on at home, she hated everything about it.

Starting over was humbling, but the AHA moment came when she tried on the lace set from Kamperett.

Jeremy’s suit on the other hand, was exactly what we had imagined from the start.

What was the most important aspect for you, in terms of planning your wedding?

Authenticity. We didn’t want a production. My only non-negotiable was Sylvie Rosokoff. At the end of the day, the night ends and the room empties, but the photos remain. Everything else was flexible.

Were there any elements that were important for you to incorporate?

Intention in small details.

We didn’t overload the day with traditions just because they’re expected. We kept the ones that felt meaningful and let the rest go. We cared about how the room felt. The lighting, the texture, the pace of the evening. Subtle things people feel, even if they can’t quite name them.

Any tips for couples getting married?

Don’t compare your wedding to anyone else’s. Protect what matters. Let someone else handle the rest.

And if you hate the dress, change it.

Are there any vendors that you would like to tell us a little more about?

Our photographer, Sylvie Rosokoff, was the one non-negotiable. No heavy posing, no forced sentiment. She let the day be what it was. Slightly chaotic, very real.

Those photos are how we’ll remember it.

Rings: (His) Mociun @mociun & (Hers) Kasia @kasiajewelry | Shoes: Floradeasoka @floradeasoka & Scarosso @scarosso | Hair Jewellery: Lelet @leletny