Love was in the air at a special ‘The Gilded Age’ bridal luncheon in Central Park.
A crisp autumn afternoon made for a perfect setting on Nov. 9 as a gentle breeze blew out whimsical joy at the New York landmark boathouse. Nearly a hundred guests gathered to celebrate the highly-anticipated nuptials in Season 4 of the HBO Max show.
Peggy’s Bridal Luncheon took place just days before the beloved character Peggy Scott will walk down the aisle in an episode that is buzzing in wedding bliss. Black women, tastemakers, creators, and special attendees joined for a beautiful Manhattan afternoon for the elegant luncheon that also equally honored community, culture and connection through the lens of the series.
Featured partnerships with Black-owned businesses including Brooklyn Blooms, BCakeNY, The Oyster Lover, Pastry Box and Gladys Bookshop, alongside support from Da Gild, the online community created by and for Black fans of The Gilded Age were all showcased with delightful praise given to each of them. Artist Bre Andy was also on hand to create a bespoke artwork that perfectly captured the fantastic essence of the day.
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Splendid culinary offerings, themed photo moments and an exclusive cast conversation featuring The Gilded Age cast members Denée Benton, Cynthia Nixon and Jessica Frances Dukes, alongside executive producers Sonja Warfield, executive producer Davita Scarlett, co-executive producer and lead historian Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar, plus special guests Brittany Packnett Cunningham, founder and creator of Da Gild, and Stephanie L. Young, original Da Gild member and host of Parlor Talk.
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“Thanks so much for being here. It is truly so sacred to get to share this moment with you,” said Benton who plays Peggy to the room full of partygoers.
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After the reception, guests decked in fashionable attire enjoyed an advance screening of Season 4 Episode 3, which brought an array of bright and beautiful emotions.
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Peggy in the episode is set to say I do and guests at the party got their own powerful affirmations as they went home with wonderful copies of Peggy’s first novel, Friends in These Times, but as a hardcover journal allowing them to connect with the character’s literary arc – part of a larger Peggy’s Library activation with Gladys, spotlighting Black authors penning stories rooted in the rich history of New York City in the Gilded Age.
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The Gilded Age airs on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday nights.
