Happy First Anniversary Dr. Kot!! xxo KDH

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Labor Day weekend marked my one year wedding anniversary with my husband, Dr. Mark Kot. Happy Anniversary honey!! It has been an amazing year of change, settling in to my full time life in the Hamptons after having lived in Manhattan for 16 years! I love all of the dynamic new people and friends that are now such an important part of my life on the East End…

Thinking of planning a wedding in the Hamptons? Check out my “I DO” details below from my Southampton wedding for some inspired ideas! Just try to avoid the hurricane part!!!!

The setting and decor were completely enchanting…

Hello KDH readers~

Well my summer in the Hamptons has ended with some big news I’d love to share with you.…I got married on August 29th! Dr. Mark Kot [KDH medical correspondent!] and I tied the knot at our sweet friend Rita Schrager’s house in Southampton, Casa Cuba. We decided a few weeks ago to host the intimate affair with our closest friends and family and kept all the details top secret! Little did we know, there would be an unwelcome surprise guest at our wedding…..named Hurricane Irene!

Originally, the date was set for Sunday August 28th, which turned out to be the day the eye of the storm was meant to touch down in Southampton! We decided not to cancel and hope that if we moved everything forward by a day, we may have a chance of pulling it all off. By Monday morning the storm had passed, but Irene left behind a major mess. Six giant trees lay fallen across the property at Casa Cuba, including a giant oak tree that blocked the entry gate!

The crazy scene the morning after the hurricane!

Surprisingly, I actually had to laugh when I set my eyes on the scene. There hasn’t been a hurricane in the Hamptons of this magnitude since 1938! Was somebody trying to send me a message? We perservered, called in some major reinforcements, and by early afternoon the sun was shining in a clear blue sky. Sophie Elgort [daughter of my old friend and legendary Vogue lensman, Arthur Elgort] barely made it out from NYC to be our photographer and fabulous Fabiola Sevilla navigated the back road detours from East Hampton to beautify the wedding party. The only remaining worry was that the power was still out, and my fearless chef Andrew Buffalino was preparing our wedding dinner against the clock as the light was sure to fade at sunset! We strategically placed 160 different candles around the house and property [including hanging lanterns in the trees!] in anticipation of the cloak of darkness.

Guests arrived at 6pm and were greeted with a pink champagne toast. At 6:45 my dad walked me down the green grassy aisle, and Mark and I were married under a golden sunset. It was the most special moment of my life…

After the ceremony, every candle was lit and we all sat at one long gorgeous table strewn with candelabras, roses, and delicate mosses. Andrew’s five-star team served a formal dinner that blew my guests away. For our first dance, Rita’s popstar daughter Ava debuted her amazing new ballad for us on her iPod! The whole night felt so perfect. The drama of the morning only ended up enhancing the experience of the evening, and we would not have wanted it any other way! Thank you so much to my friends and family for all their love and support. Most of all, thank you to Mark for giving my heart a home…

Dr. Mark Kot & Kelli Delaney were married on August 29th 2011 after Hurricane Irene hit the Hamptons.
Dr. Mark Kot & Kelli Delaney were married on August 29th 2011 after Hurricane Irene hit the Hamptons.

 

I wore a vintage diamond evening watch that Mark gave me as my “something old” and my sister’s wedding veil as my “something borrowed.”
My godson Brady Hopkins was my ring bearer and Mark’s daughter Lily was a bridesmaid, wearing a gorgeous Haute Hippie dress.
My dad walked me down the grassy aisle with my sister Kim leading the way (as she always has).
I love you Dad!

 

The wisteria covered porch served as our altar with giant bundles of white hydrangea lining the steps and glass votives hanging from the branches.

 

The ceremony was officiated by the honorable Ed Burke of Southampton.
My beautiful 1920’s engagement ring and diamond band are from Fred Leighton estate jewelers.
(left to right) Ava Schrager, Michele Delaney, Rita Schrager.
You would never have known that just hours earlier the property was strewn with fallen trees!

Kim and Steve Hopkins (my sister and brother-in-law) served as the maid of honor and best man.
The bride steals a kiss from the ring bearer! (pictured left to right) Kim Hopkins, Mark and his daughter Lily Kot, Brady Hopkins with his daddy Steve.
One of my greatest role models, “Big Elsie” Nelson, clad in Chanel as always!
Kim and Steve flew in from Abu Dhabi for the wedding…I loved Kim’s gorgeous Haute Hippie dress!
Lulu Flynn with Lily and Paco Schrager took their turn at the “altar.” We all missed little Teddy Delaney, but I hope he was watching mom get married from up above..
I wore Badgley Mishka and Mark wore a pinstripe linen Ralph Lauren suit.
Mr. & Mrs. Kot surrounded by mom, dad, sister and brother-in-law.
Mark and his girls..
My great friend Johnny Nelson, the gentleman of all gentlemen!
Lucas Bacardi Shriftman and Brady Hopkins are best buddies!
Topiaire owner Erin Meaney created the most gorgeous floral arrangements of yellow garden roses, white polo roses, and selaginella mosses placed in white porcelain vases.
I loved the mix of casual mosses with the elegant floral arrangements.
One dramatic long gorgeous table….
My beautiful sister Kim has been my lifelong best friend and support system.
Because Hurricane Irene had knocked out our power, Executive Chef Andrew Buffalino and Jeff Wong prepared our incredible dinner in a candlelit kitchen!
The candle lit table could not have been more romantic…
Mrs. Pauli of Sant Ambroeus in Southampton made us special bride & groom cakes!

*Photos by Sophie Elgort, www.sophieelgort.com