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MONDAY, DECEMBER 30. The rehearsal dinner was at Morandi, a rustic Italian trattoria on Waverly Place, hosted by friends. DECEMBER 31 – THE BIG NIGHT. Following a champagne reception in Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, the party decamped en masse for The Glasshouses in the Chelsea Arts Tower for cocktails and dinner, via white coaches. "We consider ourselves modern," Todd says, "but we're traditionalists at heart. We love a formal dining table with embroidered linens. We wanted the dinner venue to feel like a classic supper club with the orchestra in black and white, with strings and a horn section." The Rhythm Collective from Elan Entertainment filled that bill, with singers who had the night off from their regular roles in Motown, Les Misérables and The Lion King. "These kids just killed it," Todd exclaims. "I could not stop crying when I walked into the dining room that night," remembers Ceron. "Every detail was stunning: the embroidered napkins, the china and crystal, the staging and cake, the printed menu, the registration book!" THE CEREMONY. The ceremony began at a very civilized 10:30, après a stunning five-course dinner with Dom Pérignon on free pour. Marcy Blum, a well-known NY event designer, who was also the officiate, performed the ceremony. Todd and Ceron wrote the vows, and each bridesmaid read a portion. The room was very Mad Men sparkling in black, cream and gold. WHO WERE YOU WEARING? Todd: Tom Ford, of course. Cartier Trinity ring. Shoes: Barneys New York velvet slippers. Cuff links: antique cameos from Grange Hall. Ceron: Ditto, Tom Ford. Cartier Trinity ring. Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Cuff links: antique pink diamonds from Grange Hall. AFTER THE VOWS. Guests returned to the 21st floor, where the registry was a large book with each guest depicted in a charming watercolor portrait in their sartorial best. Guests penned thoughts on "their" page, and the book became a treasured memory. A mariachi band greeted as the elevator doors opened, and DJ Tiger Lily kept everyone dancing. In addition to champagne, trays of mini-margaritas were served in individual Patron tequila bottles topped with corks and tiny straws. HAPPY NEW YEAR! At midnight, the newlyweds made a donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. A chorus line of top-hatted dancers performed "New York, New York" before the couple departed at 2 am New Year's Day. Swifty's on the Upper East Side was the location for a classic American brunch, and later a smaller group of family and friends gathered for old-school Chinese food at Shun Lee West near Lincoln Center. "One of my favorite party designers, Ed Libby, did the decor as a gift to us," says Todd. "It was a completely over-the-top Chinese extravaganza complete with drag queens in full-on geisha attire. It was a blast!" BEST SURPRISE. Ceron: "Finding mariachis in New York on New Year's Eve. It was the one thing I really wanted. It's not a boda without mariachis." Todd: "How easy and peaceful it was. I had a smile on my face the entire time!" Ceron: "So many people said to us, 'Save the money and buy a house!' I'm so glad we didn't listen and had this wedding celebration. The memories are priceless." THE HONEYMOONERS. On January 2, Todd and Ceron left for an epic journey to Japan and Thailand. Todd: "That was a milestone for us — the first time we both have taken a full month off! We laughed so hard … this was the only place that neither of us had ever been. We wanted to go somewhere that was new to us, and Ceron has been everywhere!" Magnificent flower walls DJ Lucy Wrubel at dim sum BY THE NUMBERS # of flowers in the flower walls – 9,220 garden roses, hydrangea, peonies, ranunculus, sweet peas and lisianthus # of bottles of Dom Pérignon – 66 # of pounds of caviar at wedding reception – 2 pounds # of guests at the wedding – 106 # of rooms booked at The Carlyle – 41 # of bands and DJs booked throughout the 4 days – 3 bands, 2 DJs # of amenity items – 1,500 total! # of Todd's and Ceron's suitcases sent to NY for the wedding and the trip to the Far East – 8 # of Todd Events staff that flew to NY to make the magic – 9 from Todd Events, 3 from Ceron Salon for hair and makeup for bridesmaids and guests, plus 10 local NYC contractors and 4 NYC planning assistants # of appetizers and courses served at the wedding – 12 appetizer selections, five-course dinner, four desserts, four late-night snacks # of catering staff for wedding – 38 # of cakes – 1 towering, gold-leafed wedding cake created by Sylvia Weinstock, NYC. THE PEOPLE AND COMPANIES THAT MADE IT HAPPEN Dom Pérignon Élan Entertainment, NYC Peter Callahan Catering, NYC David Beahm Design, NYC Ed Libby & Co., NYC Chanel Niven Morgan JK Chocolate Marcy Blum, NYC Sylvia Weinstock Cakes, NYC Boxed invitation, logo design: Rhonda Warren, Color Box Design and Letterpress, Dallas. "New York, New York" Matching Cartier Trinity rings Caviar ring hors d'oeuvre The towering gold-leaf cake by Sylvia Weinstock Mise en scène in The Glasshouses Dim sum drag persona