The WOW! Factor . Carrie & Ajay’s IJORERE

Where to begin?! We’re highlighting this week with IJORERE The Invitation’s MOST fabulous, high-profile wedding of 2010!

Imagine entering this stunning venue, Skyline Studios in New York, Every room & floor was a new experience discovered! Carrie was passionate about creating an atmosphere that infused Ajay’s Indian heritage with her creative taste, so they called on famed wedding planner, David Tutera to breathe inspiration into their wedding. (Yes- THE David Tutera of WE’s My Fair Wedding and event designer to the Hollywood elite!)

Fuchsia, Mandarin orange, Canary yellow and Snow white colors danced through every element of the first floor ceremony which instantly drew you into India’s rich and vibrant culture. Rows of white canvas couches created a semi-circle around the mandap while stately columns were adorned with brightly colored flowers. Incense filled the air while the music of the Indian Bansuri flute set the tone. Following the traditional Indian wedding ceremony, guests moved to the second level where the Christian ceremony was held.

The second level made you feel as though you were stepping into an enchanted garden, Mmmmmmm….Sod covered the floor and the columns were wrapped in vines. Wisteria vines made up the alter while hanging vines and white flowers hung overhead. Ijorere’s beautiful oval escort cards hung from the vines like fruits off a tree along the back wall and guests were able to “pluck”  their names from this organic arrangement as the move to the next experience. This traditional ceremony featured a string ensemble and the romance of a serene outdoor/indoor space.

Venturing up to the rooftop deck with New York Skyline view, guests were awestruck by the magnitude of elegance and style. IJORERE created stunning personalized translucent menus that were placed at each setting with hand picked onyx pebble stones placed on top of each menu, a clean, fresh and Zen-like experience. This rooftop dinner featured chandelier inspired, crystal candelabras that created a soft glow for guests and black pashminas were given to every lady guest, keeping them warm for this September soiree.

After dinner, friends and family made their way to the first level which had been converted into an intimate after party lounge lit by RED lights. A DJ, two large bars, a white cake with red flowers and white & black damask furniture created a completely different environment. What a perfect ending to such a spectacular evening!

The custom wedding invitations were like none other! and IJORERE’s owner Ola brought forth one brilliantly innovative idea after the next!

Carrie’s one of a kind invitations were created as enlongated horizontal cards with four layers, mindfully revealing each one of Carrie’s 4 main colors. Akiyo designed the exotic henna motif which was embossed and flowed in continuation from one card to the next. This meticulous invitation required much detailed attention, every move had to be precise and each invitation was hand sewn into perfect place. Engraved cherry wooden boxes held each custom wedding invitation and guests were in absolute awe upon receiving The Invitation. View our previous reviews from our David Tutera Bride blog in which Carrie shared with us their reactions!

Save the dates, the Indian and Christian wedding ceremony programs, the eight question album cards, translucent table cards and thank you cards all showcased IJORERE’s capabilities! We could go on, but IJORERE thinks pictures are the best way to give a small glimpse into this fabulous wedding! Enjoy these photographs taken by award winning photographer Susan Stripling!

Wedding and reception : Skylight West
Event design : David Tutera
Bridal attire : Oscar de la renta and Rene Caovilla
Bridal jewelry : J Scott private jewels
Photography : Susan Stripling
Videography : Ray Roman
Catering : Sonnier and Castle
Mehndi & Henna motif design: Luxe Glow
Invitations . Paperies . Wooden boxes : IJORERE The Invitation

Carrie is ridiculously Gorgeous!!!

AMAZING shots!

Do something different! Try an 8 ?'s album a creative alternative to a guest book

STUNNING!! Oui! Oui! IJORERE The Invitation felt honored to have a strong presence at such a beyond high end event! You may be wonder how we got connected to be such an integral part of this IJORERE, Thank goodness to Carrie who found us simply by googling “unique exotic invitations” she immediately requested our very own Ola-Tokunbo’s genius expertises! Of course getting to work with Carrie, a former Miss USA pagent and celebrity planner David Tutera was something IJORERE The Invitation HAD to be a part of! ;~)

We’d LOVE your feedback- what was your favorite scene from this wedding? Let us know!
May your day be IJORERE, a day that is GRAND!
Allie Coyle . IJORERE Memoir Writer

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