“I think I needed a good kick in the butt to get started on my own.” It’s been a busy year for this wedding florist. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Weddings and Engagements”
Sylvia Weinstock, the ‘da Vinci of Wedding Cakes,’ Dies at 91
By Gotham Rex on November 28, 2021
She produced floral-draped architectural works in the shape of rose-studded topiaries, baskets of speckled lilies and bouquets of anemones. Source: New York Times
Couples Remember Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2021
For couples married at the more than century-old venue in Brooklyn, which is now approved for demolition, their memories will soon be all they have left. Source: New York Times
Why Virtual Weddings Are No Longer Legal in New York
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2021
During the pandemic, virtual marriage ceremonies became a symbol of love persevering in a trying time. Source: New York Times
Indoor Dining Resumes in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2021
In the coming weeks, New Yorkers will also be able to return to sports arenas and attend larger weddings across the state. Source: New York Times
Small Gatherings Spread the Virus, but Are They Causing the Surge?
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2020
Yes, the coronavirus can be transmitted over cocktails and dinners. But these get-togethers may not account for the huge rise in cases. Source: New York Times
Wedding and Birthday Party Infect 56, Leaving Nearly 300 in Quarantine
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
“This kind of blatant disregard for the well-being of others is not only extremely disappointing; it will not be tolerated,” a Long Island official said. Source: New York Times
Wedding and Birthday Party Infect 56 with Coronavirus in Long Island
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
“This kind of blatant disregard for the well-being of others is not only extremely disappointing; it will not be tolerated,” a Long Island official said. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Shuts Down Hasidic Wedding That Could Have Had 10,000 Guests
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2020
The ultra-Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn accused state officials of “unwarranted attacks” on the wedding. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Are Backsliding on Social Distancing
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2020
Many are disregarding rules, prompting state officials to threaten to reinstate restrictions to guard against another wave of coronavirus infections. Source: New York Times