Yesterday I shared Katie and Colman's wedding with you. Today, I thought I'd show you their equally beautiful engagement party.
Katie and Colman live in New York City, so they hosted a chic engagement party in one of my favorite spots, 632 on Hudson.
Working with planner Annie Lee from Daughter of Design, Katie's sister Liz from Linda & Harriett, and caterer Sonnier & Castle, the engagement party featured an intimate sit-down dinner followed by a larger cocktail party. Silhouettes of the duo appeared on the invitations, and in a few places throughout the event as a personal touch. And for all of you fashionistas out there, Katie wore a two-tone dress by Carolina Herrera and pumps by Miu Miu.
The lovely and talented Roey Yohai took photos throughout the January evening. "I was so happy we hired a photographer for the evening." Katie says. "We have amazing pictures of Colman and I sitting side by side at the dinner that really capture all the excitement and love that surrounds us, and wonderful pictures of our family and friends. It was the first time we were seeing many of our family and friends since we had gotten engaged, and to be able to relive those moments through photos is priceless."
1 Guests knew they were in the right spot thanks to silhouettes of Katie and Colman hung on the exterior doors.
2 A framed print of the silhouettes hung on the fireplace inside.
3 The silhouettes topped the invitations for the engagement party as well. Here, shown with the sign Colman used to propose and the save-the-date for the wedding.
4 Colman and Katie paused for a photo through the large fish tank.
5 A long table was set upstairs.
6 The menu was a Linda & Harriett design, personalized with each guest's name on top.
7 Roasted scallops with cauliflower, pineapple, capers, and coriander vinaigrette.
8 The 15 person dinner party included Katie and Colman's immediate families.
9 Lighthearted toasts were given during the seated dinner in the open kitchen. Katie loved how the room felt like an old English home, as a nod to her British beau.
10 The ceiling of 632 on Hudson boasts an amazing chandelier.
11 Following dinner, there was a cocktail party for 80 guests.
12 The girls snapped a photo together before night's end.
13 Passed appetizers included Colman's favorite meatballs from a restaurant on the upper east side of Manhattan. Small tags with "Elio's Meatballs" and "Colman's Favorite" were attached to picks.
14 Katie secretly added the meatballs to the menu as a surprise to her fiance.
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