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So much joy and happy tears filled Chloe and Glen’s wedding day.

The couple was married at the beautiful Hilton Pearl River in NY. Their wedding was elegant and fun with special touches like a pink wedding dress, midnight blue tux, lovely outdoor ceremony and festive hora!

Chloe and Glen shared a first look. Chloe says, “It’s hard to pick a favorite moment from a day that is far and away the happiest and best day of my life, but I’ll settle for two that stand out the most. Our first look was extremely special to me. After a fun and relaxed morning of getting ready with my mom, sister, and closest friends, it was finally time to kick things off and see my groom. I thought I would feel nervous but walking out to the bridge where Glen was waiting for me, I just felt excitement and pure joy. Glen was waiting at the foot of the bridge with his back turned away from me. As I walked across the lawn, I couldn’t wait to see him and for him to see me. Those first moments alone together were the perfect way to start the wedding celebration and for us to remember that the day is about our love and our life together.”

Chloe talks about the style and feeling of her wedding day, “Glen and I were really excited to have a spring wedding and wanted our wedding to represent the bright colors and happiness that comes along with the spring season. To this end, we decided that against the black backdrop of the bridesmaid’s dresses and groomsmen’s tuxedos we would do really bright pink and purple flowers and have the guests blow bubbles as we recessed from the ceremony. Obviously, we couldn’t control the weather, but as it turned out we had an absolutely perfect spring day and were able to have our ceremony in the gorgeous green area behind the hotel, one of the main reasons we fell in love with the venue initially. Independently, Glen and I both had the idea to do something unique for our wedding attire. I decided on a blush dress to go along with the colorful and fun atmosphere that we were trying to create and Glen chose a midnight blue tuxedo so that he would stand out among the groomsmen. Both of us had rhinestones on our flowers, his in his boutonniere and mine in the bouquet.”

The ketubah signing took place before the big wedding ceremony. Glen shares, “My favorite moments from the wedding day were the ketubah signing ceremony and the processional. The ketubah signing was held in a room at a far end of the hotel where Chloe and I, along with the bridal party and our immediate families, were secluded from the arriving guests. Before Chloe and I signed the beautiful ketubah, the rabbi asked us to close our eyes and envision the moments that led us to our wedding day, including when we first met and our engagement. It was very intense to think about those brief moments in time together, and how our relationship was about to culminate in a wedding ceremony. Chloe and I then opened our eyes and looked at one another, both in awe of the moment. We signed the ketubah, and the rabbi informed everyone that the legal marriage ceremony was complete, and that the rest of the day was just a celebration. What a relief! The maître d’ then escorted everyone to the location of the ceremony in the lawn area in the rear of the hotel.”

Glen shares one of his favorite moments from the wedding day, “As I was about to walk into the ceremony with my parents, the doors to the outside opened and I looked out to a sea of people. I immediately thought to myself “where did everyone come from?!?” I now understand why people call getting married taking the plunge because taking the first steps to walk down the aisle is as exhilarating as jumping from a cliff into a lake. Watching the bridal party then proceed down the aisle was a surreal moment. Seeing my best friends who I had known for many, many years, now grown up and dressed in tuxedos, come greet me, I felt like my life was flashing before my eyes. Finally, when Chloe walked down the aisle, I was flooded with emotion. I made sure to take in those fleeting 15 seconds. What I felt was indescribable.”

Chloe adds, “My other favorite memory is from the ceremony. During the ceremony, the rabbi, who is one of my close friends since childhood, had Glen and me turn and look at the guests. She wanted us to fully take in the setting of our wedding and to see everyone who had come to share in the celebration. It was overwhelming looking at the sea of people whom Glen and I had shared so many memories with throughout our lives. It was incredible that everyone was there to witness our commitment and to show their support for our marriage. I felt so blessed to be marrying the love of my life and to have such amazing family and friends to share in our joy. After a year and a half of planning, the wedding was a whirlwind and felt like it was over in the blink of an eye. But we had a spectacular celebration that could not have been better, even the aspects that were out of our control worked in our favor and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect way to start our life together.”

Congratulations Chloe and Glen!

Check out more photos in the slideshow.

Check out their Brooklyn engagement photoson the blog.

Special thanks to the whole team: Venue: Hilton Peal River, Coordinator: Paulette Scatassa

Officiant: Rabbi Allie Klein

Cake: A Little Cake

Cake topper: Your Perfect Gifts, Etsy

DJ/Band: Jerry Kravat Orchestras, Tribeca Rhythm

Videographer: Well Spun Weddings

Florist: Pearl River Florist

Invitations: Little Spark Creations, Etsy

Makeup: Gina Fox, Hair: Erika Ramirez

Rings: GMZ Jewelry

Bride’s Dress: Watters, purchased at Lovely Bride

Bride’s Shoes: Nina Culver

Jewelry: Earrings: Nadri; Hairpiece: Bellaire Bridal

Groom’s Suit Designer/Shop: Paul Betenly purchased at Rothman’s

Etsy Designer: NFL Team Logo Cuff Links-Loud Cufflinks, Etsy

Day of Stationary: The Perfect Gift Shop, Etsy

Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz