With this Ring: Blossman-Wallace

In 2011, Amber Royanne Blossman and Anders Erickson Wallace were both working at Milk Studios in New York City, she as a barista and he in the photo department. One night after hanging out with coworkers, Anders and Amber went to a bar in Brooklyn. This was the beginning of an on-again-off-again relationship that would last almost a decade. The last time they got back together, Amber knew it would be for good

Two years later, they were on a ski trip in Montana. At the top of their favorite run, right there on the slopes, Anders got down on one knee, completely catching Amber by surprise! After she said yes, they went to a mountaintop restaurant for lunch, where Amber’s parents and sister-in-law were waiting with champagne.

Just as family helped plan a perfect proposal, the couple’s loved ones used their time and talent to make the wedding extra special. One of the groomsmen designed the invitations. Amber’s mother and stepmother worked together to make welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.

Furthermore, one of Anders and Amber’s closest friends officiated the wedding, which took place on April 8, 2023 at the Hotel Peter and Paul chapel. The officiant went above and beyond to create an unforgettable moment. Unbeknownst to anyone, she had asked Anders’ daughter, Lily, to write a letter to the couple and read it during the ceremony. There was not a dry eye in the chapel. Lily, a junior bridesmaid, watched proudly as her father put a ring containing a Montana sapphire on his bride’s finger.

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The newlyweds and their guests continued to celebrate at Hotel Peter and Paul for the reception. The lush florals with whites, greens, yellows and pops of blue provided the prefect backdrop for the “Camera Bar, ” with old school camcorders and polaroid cameras set out for guests to capture their favorite moments.

These cameras caught the cocktail hour, complete with an oyster bar. There were snapshots of the extraordinary menu created by Bacchanal, which included bacon wrapped dates and boudin toast. The bride and groom cherish the footage of their first dance to “Right Down the Line,” by Gerry Rafferty, a song that speaks to the long road leading the two to the altar.

After the reception, Amber and Anders jumped into a waiting pedicab to enjoy a moment for just the two of them. Then, they and their guests walked to Cajun’s for karaoke. Everyone had a blast singing and eating pizza from Pizza Delicious. The festivities continued into the next day, when Amber’s aunt hosted a crawfish boil for friends and family.

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Amber and Anders celebrated their marriage with a honeymoon to Vietnam, where they spent almost three weeks enjoying breathtaking sights and delicious food. They returned to their home in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Amber is an ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher at an elementary school and Anders is a photographer in the fashion industry.

Rehearsal Dinner Location: Cane & Table
Reception Décor: Firefly Ambiance, FatCat
Coordinator: Kate Burke at Gabrielle James Events
Celebrant: Sonia Cox
Ceremony Music: Bayou Royals
Wedding Gown: Oscar de la Renta, Jimmy Choo (shoes), Retrofete (after party dress) Groom’s Attire: P. Johnson
Engagement Ring & Bride’s Wedding Band: Ascot Diamonds
Groom’s Wedding Band: Van Cleef & Arpels
Florist: Fat Cat Flowers
Favor: matches and koozies
Invitations: Bud Cato (design); Scriptura (printing/design); Amber Blossman (calligraphy)
Wedding Cake: Maple Street Bakery
Photographer: Ollie, Love Is Rad
Hair: Shawn Beirne
Makeup: Tessa Powers
Music: Bayou Royals

 

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