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Feb 14

“Sophisticated New York” Black & White: Rudy Giuliani Officiates Wedding of Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay to WPIX News Anchor Jodi Applegate at the Plaza Hotel, NYC.

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There was a special Valentine’s week event at The Plaza Hotel on Saturday, February 12, where Tantawan Bloom did a beautiful wedding: Yankee’s broadcaster Michael Kay tied the knot with WPIX news anchor Jodi Applegate. There was an impressive group of guests, among them Paul O’Neill, David Cone, Tino Martinez, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Girardi, Hal Steinbrenner, Al Leiter, John Flaherty, WPIX’s Kaity Tong, NBC’s Brian Williams, and actor Danny Aiello (Michael Kay’s uncle). Music was provided by Star Talent, and at one point classical guitarist Bernie Williams jammed with the wedding band. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Rudy Giuliani. [excerpts taken from NY Post]

(above photos from my own camera)

Jodi Applegate’s bouquet was a dramatic and elegant creation of Stephanotis together with Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium Orchids, complementing a white dress of empire lace designed by Suzanne Neville from the Wedding Atelier bridal boutique.

(above photos from my own camera)

The escort card table featured a fountain of white Phalaenopsis Orchids in The Plaza’s Palm Court. And the lavish ceremony itself took place in the Terrace Room, where we produced an atmosphere of soft wintery beauty. White panels of elegant chiffon and Phalaenopsis Orchids and glowing ivory candles framed the altar, the focal point of the day’s celebration.

The reception in the ballroom took place in an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication, a glamorous supper club, appropriate for the famed Plaza Hotel. White Hydrangeas, Roses and Phalaenopsis Orchids enchanted the guests and framed the celebrations that followed the earlier formal ceremony.

Special thanks to The Plaza’s Steve Rice and his team as well as catering by Great Performances, photographer David Hechler of Hechler Photography, and the lighting & sound team from Bentley Meeker.

Golf Srithamrong, Tantawan Bloom

Jan 19

Happily Ever After: Sally & Matt at the Plaza Hotel

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For this event, we were blessed with the impeccable organization of planner Courtney Preston for Save the Date. Courtney brought bride Sally and her Mom to our studio for a consultation and all was a breeze from there-on out. Sally’s wonderful Mother was full of ideas, thanks to her own green thumb – and since we’re in the business of making dreams come true, that’s exactly what we did!

Many thanks to Courtney as well as Steve Rice and his always professional team at the Plaza Hotel for helping to pull off this beautiful wedding – and twenty-four foot bridal table!!! 😀

All Photos © Rebecca Kiger, except where otherwise noted

(from my own point-and-shoot)

(from my own point-and-shoot)

Cake by Sylvia Weinstock Cakes

Golf Srithamrong, Tantawan Bloom

Nov 24

Tantawan Bloom Celebrates Grace Ormonde Weddings, “Being in Love Never Goes out of Style”

By tantawanbloom | Non-Profit, Weddings | 2 Comments

When Grace Ormonde called to invite Tantawan Bloom to be a part of NYC’s celebration of her new book, we couldn’t have been more thrilled. Held on October 15th at the Plaza Hotel, Manhattan’s premiere heads of the event industry were all in attendance to celebrate “Being in Love Never Goes out of Style”.

Photography by Lawrence Chan-Tofurious

Tantawan Bloom floral decor shown here along with furniture by Nüage Designs. This is our “Oprah” cocktail piece done in purple Phalaenopsis Orchid.

Our Candle Tower piece in the Terrace Room, furniture by Nüage Designs.

Left: Tantawan Bloom; Right: Ed Libby.

Left: friend of Tantawan Bloom, Pablo Oliveira of Nüage Designs with Grace, Right: a familiar face 😉

Golf Srithamrong, Tantawan Bloom

Jul 19

Red Hot and Modern Bar Mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel New York

By tantawanbloom | Bar/Bat Mitzvahs | One Comment

When Orly came to us with her love of red Roses and crystal for her son Jake’s Bar Mitzvah, our creativity was set to task. How might one take these items and create a stunning, masculine party? With tight, contemporary styling and black crystal beading, this red Rose Bar Mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel in NYC was a dream come true for our client.

Submerged red Tulips are crowned with red Rose floral balls and then adorned with loops of Bear Grass for a uniquely modern look.

Hand-crafted black-beaded lampshade centerpiece, customized with JM monogram.

A dramatic Escort Card table greets guests in the Palm Court.

This stunning candletower of lush red Roses also features submerged red Tulips at its base.

Many thanks to Steve Rice of the Plaza Hotel and his excellent team for all of their hard work!