Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

After Steve proposed to Rachel the week before their five-year anniversary, it wasn’t long before they found the perfect venue for their big day: The Village Club at Lake Success. “The funky chandeliers and exposed brick walls just felt like us,” the bride says. “Classic with a modern, trendy twist.”

Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

The couple announced their big day with playful save-the-dates and elegant invitations.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

After Steve proposed to Rachel the week before their five-year anniversary, it wasn’t long before they found the perfect venue for their big day: The Village Club at Lake Success. “The funky chandeliers and exposed brick walls just felt like us,” the bride says. “Classic with a modern, trendy twist.”

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

Rachel’s pretty-in-pink bridesmaids wore blush Bill Levkoff dresses.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

The bride showed off her custom Birnbaum & Bullock gown to her flower girls.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

Steve and Rachel shared their first kiss as newlyweds under a chuppah.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

Crystal chandeliers and spectacular floral centerpieces set the stage for a memorable reception at The Village Club at Lake Success.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

Towering centerpieces of branches, crystals and flowers garnished the reception tables.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

Food and drink took center stage at the couple’s cocktail hour, during which guests enjoyed countless passed hors d’oeuvres as well as several creative food stations.

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Black-Tie Affair: Rachel & Steve in Great Neck, NY

Chocolate chip cookies and milkshake shooters were served at the end of the reception.

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