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Finally I had the time to put this together! Here is Behind the Scenes from the Bridal Shoot I photographed at this amazing abandoned building, 5 Beekman in NYC.

I’m so happy that CITYist, a blog about creative ideas and urban tastes featured a fashion shoot I did at the stunning location, 5 Beekman.

Photography by: Shira Weinberger
Fashion Editor: Erin OKeefe
Makeup by: Ronit Landkof-Lubezkyv
Hair by: Anthony Payne
Models: Kelly Lynch and Ana Leigh @ Boss Models
Fashion Assistant: Kaila Gantt, Emily Mysogland

It is not often one gets to infuse fashion with not only beauty but history. The Temple Court at Beekman 5 is not only inspiring, but grand and theatrical, which is quite appropriate for a building constructed over the ruins of a theater where Hamlet was first performed in America in 1751. It was built by Eugene Kelly, the famed Irish American banker in 1881-83, and a quintessential American immigrant. His obituary proclaimed as its title that he “Started as a Clerk With $500 — Never Sought Political Preferment” – a remarkable sentiment in the age with the Occupy Wall Street protests so close by. The building’s magnificent design and architecture and pyramidal shape, foreshadowed modern skyscrapers and its unusual mix of styles of Renaisssance to Queen Anne and neoclassicism, spoke to the heart of a burgeoning city that took pride in amalgamation. An early guidebook to NY proclaimed that “drama, art, literature and finance have all thrived on this spot.” It was very exciting to continue in that tradition, especially during the brief period while its sits in stunning ruin and awaits a make-over as a new and splendid hotel.

Vendor List
Production & Styling: The very talented Jacqueline Weppner
Stylist Assistant: Christine Opitz
Photographer: Shira Weinberger
Photographer’s Assistant: William Dunleavy
Model: Anelisa Durham
Hair: Michelle Lo Conte
Make Up: Lauren Iavarone
Flowers: Lori Meigel
Prop Rental: Props for Today
Dresses: Pnina Tornai, Sarah Jassir, Douglas Hannant, Ivy & Aster, Matthew Williamson, Claire Pettibone

Styled Looks
1. Blue Gown: Sarah Jassir’s ”Maryla” Spring 2011 Collection available at Gabriella New York ($3,995) with Madame Mathildeblue crystal Catherine Earrings ($75) and Preston & Olivia vintage feather and veiling fascinator ($90).
Gown available at Gabriella New York Bridal Salon.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish

2. White gown with blue painted accents: Douglas Hannant “Fil Coupe Porcelain Blue Mermaid Gown” available at Gabriella New York ($7,865), with Deco necklace ($450) and Deco baguette earrings ($345) from Madame Mathilde, paired with oversize organza flower and birdcage veil from Preston and Olivia ($215).
Gown available at Gabriella New York Bridal Salon.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish

3. Pink gown (version 1): Ivy & Aster duchess gown with the prima jacket worn as skirt, both available at Lovely Bridal Shop. Paired with the Calista sash from Untamed Petals ($185) and light pink organza flower hair clip from Preston & Olivia ($80).
Gown available at Lovely Bridal Shop.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish

4. Pink gown (version 2): Ivy & Aster duchess gown, available at Lovely Bridal Shop. Paired with peach Sissa necklace ($325) and rhinestone tiara necklace ($285) from Madame Mathilde and the light pink organza flower hair clip from Preston & Olivia($80).
Gown available at Lovely Bridal Shop.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish

5. Gold long sleeve gown: Pnina Tornai Exclusively for Kleinfeld ($13,000), earrings are vintage and stylist’s own.
Gown available at Kleinfeld.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish

6. Gray embellished gown: Matthew Williamson available at Kleinfeld ($4,200), paired with the vintage art deco headband from Preston & Olivia ($42.50).
Gown available at Kleinfeld.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish

7. White lace gown on Beekman rooftop: Claire Pettibone. With the Aimee rhinestone clasp belt worn as headband ($155).
Gown available at Kleinfeld.
Accessories available at the Merci New York Style Shop on NewlyWish