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When a group of New York s finest vendors team up to create a drop-dead gorgeous inspiration shoot at The Plaza , magic happens.  Plain and simple.  And when that team of vendors includes the genius stylings of  Stacie Shea Events , breathtaking blooms by  Splendid Stems  and some of the prettiest paper goods you will ever see from  Ten Four Paper , well.  It s magic times one million.  All captured in devastatingly beautiful images by  Carmen new york budget hotels hostels Santorelli Photography , this, my friends, is what we call photo shoot perfection.   See it all here.
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Photography: Carmen Santorelli Photography / Photography Assistant: Helga Schaefer / Photo Shoot Venue: The Plaza  in New York, New York / Event Planning: Stacie Shea Events / Floral Design: Splendid Stems / Wedding Cakes + Desserts: new york budget hotels hostels Sugar Flower Cake Shop / Paper Goods: Ten Four Paper / Calligraphy: Jessica new york budget hotels hostels Haley Ink / Linens: La Tavola / Dishes + Glassware: The Plaza Hotel + Rent Vintage China / Wedding new york budget hotels hostels Dresses: Ines DiSanto via Bridal Reflections / Hair Accessories: Bridal Reflections new york budget hotels hostels / Hair + Makeup: Erica Ogawa / Tuxedo: Calvin Klein via Men's Wearhouse (Stamford, Connecticut) / Models: Randall Harris new york budget hotels hostels + Molly Randall
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