**New York Bridal Fashion Week Kicks Off with Glamorous Soirée at Manolo Blahnik** On **March 17**, St. Patrick's Day, a group of New York City's brides-to-be and wedding industry insiders gathered at the Manolo Blahnik store on Madison Avenue for the fifth annual Over The Moon x Manolo Blahnik shopping soirée. The event marked the beginning of New York Bridal Fashion Week and served as a celebratory way to usher in the start of wedding season. The cocktail party featured an exclusive preview of the new Lein for Over The Moon capsule, a collaboration between Meredith Stoecklein and Over The Moon. The capsule collection, available for purchase, consisted of six made-to-order pieces. Guests also had the opportunity to try on and purchase fine jewelry by LaPietra, a recently-launched line featuring cultured, old mine-cut diamonds. *“It's a dream come true to see our fine jewelry line making a mark in the industry,”* said Jessica Sailer Van Lith, co-founder of LaPietra. The event also showcased Manolo Blahnik's newest wedding collection, with guests trying on heels, sandals, and flats to complete their look. A “Something Blue Bar” served as a gifting suite, stocked with items from various brands, including Jo Malone, Dear Sundays, and Monogram Mary. Celebrity hairstylist Valery Joseph and Meg Workman oversaw the models' glam, incorporating 111Skin as a key product for achieving a flawless complexion. The evening's festivities included cocktails crafted by Wilde Irish Gin, featuring signature drinks such as the OTM Moonlit Gimlet and the Blahnik & Tonic. Guests also enjoyed organic wines from Avaline Wine, a female-founded brand prioritizing sustainable sipping.