The Art Factory in Paterson, NJ: The Wedding of Kate and Mike
Who doesn’t love a good theme!? Read below and check out the images of the day from this punk rock themed wedding at the Art Factory in Patterson. This whole wedding turned out AMAZING!
How did you and your partner meet?
We met at Rutgers University in the Mason Gross School of Art during our photography class.
When did you first know they "the one?"
Kind of always, but life got in the way for many years before we could be together.
How did they propose?
November 1st - after dinner (at the restaurant where we had our first date) on a walk in Hoboken, on 12th and garden, in front of a Halloween decorated brownstone.
Below has to be one of the sweetest exchanges of gifts before the wedding that we have seen.
And check out this AMAZING first look…
What are you most looking forward to?
Creating more memories together, laughing, loving and forgetting all the stress it took to plan this damn day haha.
Okay, so, let’s talk ceremony!
Describe your ceremony in three words:
Quick, fun, loving.
What is your ceremony music?
Walking down the aisle to - Dog Days Are Over by Florence & The Machine.
How did you go about planning your ceremony?
I always knew I wanted an untraditional ceremony; music that means something to us rather than something classical picked out of a list, no repeating of standard vows. We wrote our own to each other, all we wanted is just something fun and full of love.
Who is your officiant? How did you choose them?
Mike’s best friend Morgan, he’s an incredible writer and very special to both of us.
Why did you choose the ceremony and reception locations?
It fit exactly what we were looking for. nothing traditional, no frills, just raw materials; metal, brick, wood and greenery, florals and space.
How would you describe your reception theme?
Neutral, floral, rustic boho, party vibes.
What is the first dance song? Father/daughter or mother/son dance?
First dance song - After The Party by The Menzingers
Father/daughter - Can't You See by Marshall Tucker Band
Mother/son - My Wish For You by Rascal Flatts
Were there specific blogs / websites / apps / resource materials you found useful during your planning process?
ETSY ETSY ETSY
What was your favorite part of the planning process?
Just getting excited as the days counted down
What was the worst part of the planning process?
I’m not a planner so pretty much all of it lol
What food are you most looking forward to on the wedding reception menu?
All of the cocktail hour apps!!! & the burrata salad :) & of course the brick oven pizza for the after party!
Tell us about the cake!!
Red velvet cake, cookies & cream buttercream filling, vanilla buttercream on the outside iced in a 'naked cake' style with a shiny gold drip on top
Venue: The Art Factory / 70 Spruce St Patterson, NJ / Instagram
Florist: Bespoke Floral and Event Design Inc / steph@bespokefloral.com / Instagram / (732)-718-1149
Makeup: Kristin Fattah / 973.413.7303 / ktencosmetics@gmail.com / Instagram
Officiant: Morgan Balog (friend/groomsman)
Videography: Bird & Bee Wedding Films / 201-264-1552, / info@birdandbeeweddings.com / Instagram
DJ: Elegant Music Group / 201-768-7711 / michael@elegantmusicgroup.com / Instagram
Wedding Theme / Colors: rustic/industrial/bohemian /Neutrals, muted greens (olive, sage, moss), darker mustard yellows, dusty rose/mauve, champagne, copper, rust
