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Real Wedding: Anne and David, Roslyn Heights, New York

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    Anne and David

    When Anne Chertoff developed a high school crush on David Tavelinsky, she knew they'd be together one day, despite the fact that David had a girlfriend. She was right -- and the theme of their wedding, inspired by the movie poster for "It Happened One Night," inspired the wedding's moon-and-stars motif, a perfect theme for a love story that Anne had long ago predicted.
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    Invitations

    Letterpress moons and stars adorn the wedding stationery. Audrey Hepburn stamps add Hollywood charm to the envelopes.
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    Groomsmen

    David and his groomsmen wear stroller suits by A.T. Harris.
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    Bridesmaids

    Bridesmaids in Vera Wang and a flower girl in a Zoe dress hold sweet peas. Peonies and sweet peas form the bride's bouquet.
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    Ceremony

    After their June 2003 ceremony, Anne and David step out from under the huppa, which was made to resemble a Jewish prayer shawl.
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    Groom and Father

    The groom stands with his father, Elli Tavelinsky.
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    Seating Cards

    White and pink hydrangeas are placed among rows of seating cards displayed on glass etched with stars. Underneath is lavender felt.
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    Wishes

    Guests can drop wishes for the couple into an etched jar.
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    Family

    Anne's family takes a picture with the couple.
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    Centerpieces

    Tables are set with arrangements of hydrangeas and roses in varying combinations of green and white, pink, or lavender, as here. Supper-club lamps add old-fashioned flair, as do the dance cards at each woman's place. Inside, men can write their names by the songs they wish to claim for dances.
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    Guests

    Wedding guests swirl around the newlyweds during the hora.
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    Cake

    A sparkling moon-and-stars topper created with gum paste and luster dust adorns the cake, created by baker Ron Ben-Israel. Its tiers are covered in lavender fondant and decorated with gum-paste details.
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    Cutting the Cake

    Each tier of the cake has four layers of chocolate: two infused with mocha, one with Grand Marnier, and one with a blackberry-cream filling. David teases Anne as he waits for his taste of the wedding cake.
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    Dancing

    After months of fox-trot lessons, Anne and David show off their moves on the dance floor to "It Had to Be You."
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    Message

    The couple personalized a mirror near the bar with custom-made removable transfers for a temporary decoration. The words are from a song in the film "It's a Wonderful Life" -- and a fitting summation of the evening.

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    Sources

    Ketubah: Elyse Stein Meyerson, Our Ketubah
    Caterer: Newman and Leventhal Catering at Temple Beth Sholom, 516-621-7646
    Flowers: Magnolia Flowers and Events
    Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes
    Gown: Vera Wang
    Stationery: Snow and Graham

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