The Plaza hosted a book party for Grace Ormonde, the powerhouse behind perhaps the most romantic, fantasy-loving wedding magazine on the market, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style. So what better concept for the event than to show off just how gorgeous a Plaza wedding can be.
Grace Ormonde's new book is substantial ... and so were the buffet stations: here, CPS Events at The Plaza Executive Chef Jack Kiggins carves the roast beef.
"I've never seen the Palm Court look so sexy," said Ormonde. "It's an amazing experience to be here."
Wedding style fills the Palm Court
Mirrored tables reflected the restored stained glass window in the Palm Court; lounge set-ups added a sexy, nightclub feel.
The beautifully restored Palm Court was used on this special occasion in combination with the Terrace Room. Removing the panels between the rooms created two distinct spaces connected by a staircase.
In the Terrace Room: romantic table settings and fantasy ice sculptures at the bar
Just as in the pages of Grace Ormonde's book, handsome men modeled a selection of gorgeous bouquets.
Luxe Event Rentals provided furniture fit for a queen (pictured here is Eva Trytel);
there were violinists to play for her.
Many of the vendors who work at the hotel, including lighting designer Bentley Meeker and event planner Harriette Rose Katz, went all out for the October 15 party, a kick off to Bridal Market Week.
"It looks beautiful," said cake maker Sylvia Weinstock, whose white tiered cake covered with red flowers greeted guests as they entered the Palm Court. "I think the lighting is extraordinary and I like the fact they opened up the rooms. The flow is easy and very elegant."
Clockwise from top let: A cake by Sylvia Weinstock; Grace Ormonde, Harriet Rose Katz, and Chef Jack Kiggins; Colin Cowie and Grace share wedding style tips; Sylvia Weinstock gets cozy with the style director of Kleinfeld and TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" star, Randy Fenoli (right), and Michael Landy of Gucci.
The food included bountiful tables of sushi and a new station from CPS Events at The Plaza with an Indian theme.Guests were blown away. "This is everything you'd want for your wedding," said Kate Hemphill of Asprey.
Sushi from James Chung at Ichiban
The new Indian buffet station from CPS Events at The Plaza.
Surveying the Terrace Room, Mike Warren of CPS Events at The Plaza was very proud of how all the elements came together. "We're hosting the most important players in the wedding world tonight," Warren said. "I take great responsibility to carry on the great history of The Plaza into the next 100 years."
Hank Lane of Hank Lane Music and his wife Tricia; Bridal gown designer Reem Acra, center, with the duo from Oklahoma City bridal salon JJ Kelly; Elyssa Rome and David Emden, who are getting married at The Plaza this spring (and were at The Plaza for a one night getaway to celebrate her birthday); Mike Warren of CPS Events at The Plaza gives the official welcome.