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Never-Before-Seen Photos of HGTV Star Leanne Ford's Surprise NYC Wedding

October 14, 2019

When Restored by the Fords designer, Leanne Ford, and her then-fiance, Erik Allen, tied the knot in 2017, their intimate wedding at The Bowery Hotel in New York City was a total surprise — even to them! Luckily, fashion photography duo, Lowfield, was there to document every romantic moment.

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Photo: Sarah Barlow and Stephen Schofield

Perfect Timing

Shortly after their engagement, Leanne and Erik were staying at the Bowery Hotel in New York City for a work trip when they decided to get married there. "We called our families on Wednesday and asked them to be there by Sunday. Eric found a tux, and I had a vintage dress I'd bought years ago mailed to me. There were 18 of us, and it was perfect, " Leanne told HGTV Magazine.

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Photo: Sarah Barlow and Stephen Schofield

Picture Perfect

Thankfully, Leanne's favorite fashion photographers, Sarah Barlow and Stephen Schofield (the duo behind Taylor Swift's 1989 album art), were available to capture every special moment of the big day in their moody, artistic style.

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Photo: Sarah Barlow and Stephen Schofield

A Whirlwind Elopement

In an Instagram post about the special day, Leanne wrote, "I've been in total heaven since the day I (finally) kissed this man. And on Sunday evening in #NewYorkCity, Erik and I stood in front of our immediate families only and said our vows. To love each other through it, despite of it, because of it. And to protect the light. Two years to decide it, four days to plan it and a lifetime to enjoy it. I guess you'd call this an #elopement?!"

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Photo: Sarah Barlow and Stephen Schofield

The Beautiful Bride

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