glamor

Murphy’s work always tries to tease out a metanarrative about the American condition, whether the topic celebrates fame and glamor or indictment of our failings and excesses.

Emmanuel wanted to create a feeling of timeless vintage glamor in the space.

The 8,000-square-foot structure features furniture with archival tiger print fabric, and much of the glamor and warmth of the 70-year-old building has been preserved, including the original diamond-scored concrete ceilings, floors and fireplaces.

"We see the glamor and the glitter on a Saturday night, but prior to that it is gruelling hours, hard work, a lot of emotions, a lot of stress," she said.

This further helped entwine wedding planning with aspirations of luxury and glamor.