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Guests enjoyed a sit down meal at round and rectangular tables decorated with burlap table runners, and accented with lavender and pale pink florals and wicker chargers. Appetizers were served buffet style and two cakes were available for guests to choose from. 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Michael and David were the first to get married in the new building and sanctuary, and waited until its completion to have their wedding. There was not a dry eye in the house for this glorious ceremony. Photographer: 5th Avenue DigitalEvent Planner: Eventsful, Inc.Restaurant: Colicchio & SonsEvent Designer: David Beahm DesignBand: Element MusicSubmitted via Two Bright Lights"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"New York City LGBTQ synagogue wedding","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/new-york-city-lgbtq-synagogue-wedding\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]