Changing up scenes from seeing the latest trends and styles from NYFW16 events and shows, my husband and I ventured uptown for the 2016 Release party for Sophisticated Weddings. Just your average Wednesday, hobnobbing with some of NY Society’s finest, industry elites, and much more. The event was held the beautiful, iconic and spectacular James Burden Mansion,  located on the Upper East Side.  The Burden Kahn Mansion is well known for hosting many upscale events and Weddings, here in the New York City area. The perfect venue to host the Magazine Release party for Sophisticated Weddings.

We enjoyed getting our photos taken by Cody Raisig, posing in their photobooth, tasting bite size hors d’oeuvres, while trying out some of their signature cocktails and spirits. I’m a firm believer in trying and supporting all local businesses and seeing what they have to offer. And if your having an upcoming event, wedding or party this was a great way to see what these businesses had to offer and see if they could be of some service for your upcoming event.

We were entertained by local band 45 Riots (one of New York City’s best bands), they did a fabulous rendition of Beyonce’s “Drunk in Love, ” fitting for the occasion. Overall, the Release party was a spectacular event. And my husband and I enjoyed ourselves, and met some great people over the course of the night. The 2016 Sophisticated Weddings: New York Edition is on sale now and it features two different covers simultaneously in circulations.

[” The first was photographed at the magnificent Burden Kahn Mansions, and features newlywed Vanessa Ray, one of the stars of “Blue Blood,”  on CBS and “Pretty Little Liars” on ABC Family (Now known as FreeForm).”  2016 Cover A

” The second cover was photographed at the historic India House in lower Manhattan, with Molly Tarlov, the newly engaged star of  “Awkward” on MTV.” 2016 Cover B – Sophisticated Weddings ]

The whole evening and experience made me reminisce our wedding day and the whole planning process. Made me want to do it all over again. Weddings and marriage is such a beautiful thing, and something to remember and cherish for many years to come. If your on the hunt for your ideal wedding venue in the New York City area, something that’s elegant, modern, but still will give you that classic/ lovely ambiance this is the place for you.  There are so many venues to choose from but after seeing the inside of the location along with the decor and everything, I’d say this would be a beautiful place to have a wedding!!

If you’re newly engaged, getting married or married, congratulations and I wish you all the best now and always. Cheers to a lifetime of love, blessings and happiness!

Here’s  a list of the local businesses that were in attendance at the event and ones that specialize in weddings and events:

Venue: The Burden Kahn Mansion

Decor + Floral Designs : Florescer NY

Lighting: Power Posse Productions

Furniture+ Rentals : Taylor Creative Inc., Ruth Fishl Props and Furniture Rentals., Broadway Party Rentals

Catering: Rosa Mexicana Restaurants

Bar: Mark Fahere Caterer

Music: 45 Riots ( NY Area Best Bands), Elan Artists, Troy Curtis Entertainment

Cake Tastings: CITY SWEETS & CONFECTIONS & Madison Lee’s Cakes

Macaron Tastings: La Maison du Macaron

Photo Booth: Shake and Share Media

Astrologer: Angel Eyedealism

Photographer: Cody Raisig Photography

Enjoy some photos for the evening!!

Are you engaged, Married, Getting Married?

Where is your dream wedding venue location?

Comment below or write to me I’d love to hear your engagement/wedding story!

For more Wedding Wednesday Series Stay tuned!

XO,

SOCIALFASHIONISTABEAUTY

(All photos were taken by me, owned by Emily Sotera, SocialFashionistaBeauty)