Meaghan and John grew up in the same neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina, and attended the same college. But they didn't meet until 2009, after Meaghan had moved to New York. "I was home for a visit, and he was the bartender at a place I went to one night," she says. "It was a whirlwind romance—he moved up to New York a few weeks later." On their wedding day, Meaghan wore a gown by Lazaro and her veil was from Bridal Veil Falls. John sported a Burberry tux.
Real Weddings
Meaghan & John in Manhattan, NY
Published on October 5, 2011
One couple brings an atmosphere of effortless sophistication to a restaurant overlooking Bryant Park.
Photographer
Elisabeth Millay with Kelly Kollar
Bride's Gown
Bride's Veil
Bidesmaids' Dresses
Groom's Tuxedo
Reception Site
Floral Design
Wedding Cake
Reception Music
Meaghan carried a bouquet of peonies wrapped in John's great-grandmother's lace handkerchief.
Bridesmaids donned gray dresses from H&M and carried pink peonies.
The couple exchanged vows at the Church of Our Lady of Peace on the Upper East Side. The ceremony was officiated by John's uncle, Father Robert McKeon.
Afterward, the couple traveled downtown to Washington Square Park to take portraits in a 1930s Rolls Royce, borrowed from friends.
The festivities continued at the Bryant Park Grill.
The couple and their 175 guests enjoyed cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres like mini Kobe beef burgers and crab cakes on the restaurant's rooftop terrace before heading down to the main dining room for the reception.
Tables displayed and tall centerpieces of willow branches and freesias. Meaghan's mom sewed the gray table linens. Florals were by Verde Custom Flowers.
Tables were also decorated with crystal votives.
The food stations included options like prime rib and Mediterranean fare; a buttercream-frosted wedding cake from A Simple Cake and passed mini desserts, like cheesecake lollipops and red velvet cupcakes, followed. All catering was provided by the venue.
The couple chose "Marry Song" by Band of Horses for their first dance. Music was spun by Popshop! DJs. At one point, the bride's uncle surprised the newlyweds with a performance by a group of bagpipers. "They played traditional Irish songs—everyone cheered us on as John and I danced," says Meaghan.
Meaghan also got down with her maid of honor during a favorite song by Cut Copy. "Our DJ played indie rock and house music," says Meaghan. "By the end of the night, a major dance party had erupted!"
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