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Summer Love at the Mansion

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Updated: Dec 29, 2024

Josie and David said their “I do’s” on a bright summer day at St. Mary’s chapel and had big dreams to celebrate with those that meant most at the award winning Bourne Mansion in Oakdale on Long Island, New York. This quaint, intimate chapel in East Islip sat comfortably close to their reception and as a personal touch, the bride and groom were married by the bride’s monsignor at the chapel with their closest friends and family to celebrate. 



Josie and David met in college at the Catholic University of America in utmost "rom-com" fashion! On a sunny day at their college graduation, Josie stopped to remedy her broken heel when white knight David swooped in to rescue. Fate brought them back together again at Alumni Weekend every year, where they finally made it official and started dating in 2019. He proposed in front of St. Stephen's Green in Dublin.


The day gave all the details of crafted elegance and touches of timeless tradition with the couple’s light and bright color palette of soft blues, classic ivory, and lush greenery. Their vision dressed the day in classic elegance with blue and white hydrangeas, black and navy tuxedoes, and long stairwells with cathedral ceiling peaks at the mansion. A moment for Josie as she stuns in her A-line satin gown and cathedral veil with laced-rounded edge!



The Massey’s celebration of 200 guests at the private estate came to life in grandeur and luxury in the ballroom of Bourne Mansion, nestled a quick drive from New York City. Lights, architecture, and tall free-standing blooms set the stage for the party as the guests were welcomed with champagne and dined in candlelight. In the beginning stages of venue searching with Bleu, the bride wanted all the “extra” of the mansion’s cathedral peaked ceilings, intricate architecture, grand wooden staircases, and luxury looks along with the exclusivity of the private venue for the day to celebrate the night away.




The venue offered a bubbly champagne welcome and custom cocktails for guests, and into the evening hours a collection of h’or deourves stations filled the mansion air with savory scents to keep guests returning for more. As the sun set on the day, Marc Bauman Events’s lights and sounds amped the dance floor as guests celebrated Massey matrimony!


Josie and David’s day was one of dreams and what an honor to be entrusted with their incredible day!  All our love, well wishes, and Prosecco to the couple in their newlywed adventures! 


 

Love Note from Josie


"I truly don't even know where to begin on expressing the love I have for Bleu Sparrow Events. My husband and I hired them 15 months before our wedding for Full Planning & Coordination, and did they deliver!


From the early stages of brainstorming to the execution of my dream wedding, Christine and Lisa handled it all. Anyone that knows me, knows I am the least creative person but can do wonders with a budget! Christine and Lisa allowed me to lean into my strengths while they executed everything else! Planning a wedding from a different state can be daunting, but I never worried about things being under control because Christine and Lisa were on top of it all. Through the whole planning process, they not only were my eyes and ears on the ground, but they became family. They were my confidants when I needed to vent, we became so close that I turned to them to make decisions and trusted their opinions, and honestly, they were the backbone to finishing the planning process.


Six weeks before my wedding, a family emergency arose, and Christine and Lisa kept racing towards the finish line, making important decisions, giving my husband and I the break we needed. From our first meeting, we instantly connected with the ladies of Bleu Sparrow. After a year of planning together, our relationship blossomed and the trust grew deeper, so much so that we had them make final decisions about our wedding day. Fast forward and we are now using the ladies to plan our baby shower! Here's to more party planning to come! Bleu Sparrow can't get rid of us :)


Josie + David take a quiet moment at the Bourne Mansion in Oakdale, New York
Josie + David take a quiet moment at the Bourne Mansion in Oakdale, New York

My mom has said it best, if you're looking for planners who will take care of everything, put you at ease, and create a wedding beyond your wildest dreams, then book Lisa and Christine! You won't regret it!"


Josie, Bride


Planning + Coordination: @bleusparrow.events 

Venue: @bournemansion 

Photo + Video: @yellowhouseimages 

Floral: @somethingbluefloralevents 

DJ: @marcbaumanevents 

Limo: @mvlimo 

Church: St. Mary’s East Islip

Hair: @updosbylisa 

MUA: @laurabrooke_makeup


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