Lauren + Alek's Wedding at Main Street Station
In March 2017, Aleksandar and Lauren met in New York City through the online dating app "Bumble." For their first date, Aleks cleverly chose Fred's Cafe, a quirky bar where patrons put photos of their dogs on the wall... happily satisfying Lauren's love for all dogs. They connected over their mutual love of travel, food and cultures. They grew together through countless adventures across the U.S. and around the world. When they're not traveling, they may just spend Saturday afternoon strolling the streets of NYC.
By the summer of 2021, Lauren was on high alert that Aleks planned to propose. Nonetheless, Aleks produced a series of distractions to throw Lauren off the scent. So when Lauren suggested they ride bikes with two friends on New York's Governor's Island, she was certain there would be no surprises. Taking a break from their bike ride, their friends offered to take a photo atop "the Hill," which offers panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty. While posing, Lauren glanced around and bemused, "this has always been my favorite view of the City." After a quick photo was snapped, Lauren turned to see Aleks dropping to his knee, asking, "would you do me the honor..." Lauren eagerly interrupted Aleks before he could even finish his proposal.
The two chose Richmond's Main Street Station for their elegant affair to celebrate their love with their friends and family. Here are a few pictures from September 17th, 2022, and here is what they had to say about their experience with us:
"Bow Tied Weddings went above and beyond to make our wedding exactly what we hoped for and then some! From the start, he was personable and made an effort to get to know us as a couple and what our guests might look for, rather than making assumptions or working off a "templated plan." He was nonjudgmental and offered creative suggestions/solutions on matters we didn't think of or didn't know enough about. At the same time, he took into account every tiny/unusual request or detail we asked for. Countless guests commented on how skilled he was at reading the room and keeping the energy high all night... guests who otherwise don't dance or party at weddings were on the dance floor all night thanks to Bow Tied Weddings! While we only hired him as a DJ, from what I understand he has since added on coordinator services, and he showcased those skills as well! He was more than just a DJ who shows up to play songs- he worked seamlessly with our other vendors to ensure a smooth flow. He kept us on schedule, moving things along just as we had imagined, while staying flexible with our whims throughout the night. He even checked in to make sure we had drinks, food, etc. as festivities went along. He is truly dedicated to his role, and his passion shines through, making our day even better than we could have ever imagined!"
The two then spent eighteen days honeymooning through Eastern Europe.
Here's some of their vendor team: