Check out the Summer (current) issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!Monday, May 24, 2010
Martha Stewart Weddings, Editor's Letter
We're delighted that our Wedding Party was featured in the Martha Stewart Weddings Editor's Letter! Shown here are our bridesmaids models wearing Wedding Library Badgley Mischka dresses and accessories. James Mischka and Mark Badgley are with Darcy Miller and our own Kristen Carnie poses as the beautiful bride.
Check out the Summer (current) issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!
Check out the Summer (current) issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Anne Watkins Watercolors
I am often challenged to help form lasting memories for the families and couples for whom we design weddings. My most memorable events always include great photography and video, charming speeches and unexpected whimsy. Anne Watkins offers another, subtle keepsake. Working at your ceremony and reception, Anne captures moments in watercolor, images and impressions that are true treasures. Wouldn't you agree?
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Buttermilk Wildlife
For couples looking for a beautiful, natural, farmlike setting for your wedding, take a look at Buttermilk Farms. Here are some of the moments that I captured on my visit there this week.
Albino and other peacocks...
A folly for the peacocks and chickens that reminds me of an American Versailles...
Sheep.
And a lovely home for the sheep.
Llamas anyone?
Even an 18th century cemetary.
Along the way you'll also find some eclectic sculpture. All-in-all, a fun place to check out for your wedding or a weekend away!
Albino and other peacocks...
A folly for the peacocks and chickens that reminds me of an American Versailles...
Sheep.
And a lovely home for the sheep.
Llamas anyone?
Even an 18th century cemetary.
Along the way you'll also find some eclectic sculpture. All-in-all, a fun place to check out for your wedding or a weekend away!Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
I spent yesterday in the most wonderful way. 26 industry guests were hosted at Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa for a day of conversation, food, drink, music and spa treatments. Our hosts were Dan Reyburn, the General Manager of the Inn and Josh Friedman, the creative respresentative of many of our favorite photographers, videographers and musicians in New York.
Buttermilk Falls is an extraordinary destination wedding venue less than two hours from the city in Milton, New York. There are 13 guest rooms and several unique spots for tents or outdoor ceremonies and cocktails. As a bonus, the owner is also an owner of Great Jones Spa in NYC, my favorite spa around!
In a later post I will show one of the most interesting features about this venue -- the farm with peacocks, llamas, chickens, goats, ducks and geese. Beautiful!
The dinner table set by Matthew Robbin's team, delish. The catering was provided by Cobblestone Foods with ingredients from the Union Square Farmer's Market. So our meal started in the Hudson Valley, came to Union Square, via Brooklyn, then back to the Hudson Valley. I love New York!
Pretty lanterns set the mood once the sun set. And perfect weather.
The main 18th century farmhouse. We were told that it was hit by British cannon launched from the Hudson during the Revolutionary War.
A view of the Hudson and the stone patio all ready for a tent.
From the river you can see some of the outbuildings. the Rooms are in eleven buildings all with different architectural styles.
One house with tremendous views.
There are several ponds on the property.
This is the spa. The length of the building house a pool, steam room and sauna.
As you stroll the property you come across perfect photo opportunities such as the barn.
And of course the Hudson River. Stay tuned for more on the music, luncheon and all the animals...
Buttermilk Falls is an extraordinary destination wedding venue less than two hours from the city in Milton, New York. There are 13 guest rooms and several unique spots for tents or outdoor ceremonies and cocktails. As a bonus, the owner is also an owner of Great Jones Spa in NYC, my favorite spa around!
In a later post I will show one of the most interesting features about this venue -- the farm with peacocks, llamas, chickens, goats, ducks and geese. Beautiful!
The dinner table set by Matthew Robbin's team, delish. The catering was provided by Cobblestone Foods with ingredients from the Union Square Farmer's Market. So our meal started in the Hudson Valley, came to Union Square, via Brooklyn, then back to the Hudson Valley. I love New York!
Pretty lanterns set the mood once the sun set. And perfect weather.
The main 18th century farmhouse. We were told that it was hit by British cannon launched from the Hudson during the Revolutionary War.
A view of the Hudson and the stone patio all ready for a tent.
From the river you can see some of the outbuildings. the Rooms are in eleven buildings all with different architectural styles.
One house with tremendous views.
There are several ponds on the property.
This is the spa. The length of the building house a pool, steam room and sauna.
As you stroll the property you come across perfect photo opportunities such as the barn.
And of course the Hudson River. Stay tuned for more on the music, luncheon and all the animals...Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Jennifer's Profile, As Promised!
It's so gratifying when a magazine, or anyone else for that matter, takes the time to appreciate your work. WellWed wrote a great profile about Jennifer, highlighting the time, care and professionalism with which she plans weddings for her clients. Kudos to you JZ!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Expert Advice, on the Bride's Guide
I've gotten so carried away with ongoing projects that I forgot to provide a link to a great interview we had a while back with Darcy Miller. Link below to read our wedding planning advice on Martha Stewart Weddings blog, The Bride's Guide:
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Big Picture, Wedding Party 2010
So many people ask me what the Wedding Party is, so here's the big picture. It's a one-day bridal event where the Wedding Library showcases our favorite products, services and people in the wedding industry.
It's unique because it's experiential (brides get to touch, smell, taste, hear and see beautiful things). It's unique because it is selective -- we only invite the best wedding peeps, including our celebrity guest hosts. It's unique because it's well-planned out and action-packed -- from 10-4pm brides fill every minute of their day with something fun. It's unique because it's big -- over 100 vendors and over 500 brides.
Finally, I think it's unique because brides actually learn things, make connections with vendors and are inspired. Still don't get it -- here are some pictures to bring it to life.
We throw a full-blown fashion show, this year with the latest styles from Vera Wang and our own seven! lines of bridesmaid dresses.
Did I mention that we hold The Wedding Party at The Breakers, Palm Beach, too?
We have live music -- actually a band showcase for 4 hours, and amazing raffle prizes from our sponsors, presented in the glorious Palace Hotel Villard Ballroom.
We throw a VIP luncheon, designed by Colin Cowie no less, for brides who want to connect with our celebrity hosts: Martha Stewart Weddings' Darcy Miller, Colin, and us!
We have celebrity speakers who present and inform -- like Lela Rose, Reem Acra, Mark Ingram, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Colin Cowie, Preston Bailey, Sylvia Weinstock, Darcy Miller...
We have hundreds of brides who attend our events to be inspired! Luxury brands such as Guerlain, Temperley, Oscar de la Renta, Mikimoto, Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedgwood, Exhale Spa, Four Seasons Maui, Blue Star Private Jets participate. National brands such as Victoria's Secret, Gumuchian fine jewelry, WeTV, Brides Magazine, Macy's, and Barbados and Bahamas Departments of Tourism reach great brides at The Wedding Party.
Our vendors provide hands-on fun -- from makeovers to tastings. We have bouquet-making and sugar-flower crafting demonstrations, fun give-aways and amazing gift bags.
Over the top presentations by our vendor participants, too!
The New York Palace Hotel provides the stunning five-star backdrop for our event. Both ballrooms and 13 other meeting rooms plus all the common spaces on their immaculate 5th floor make this event undeniably the most luxurious in New York.
Live music throughout the event, along with our signature live bridesmaid mannequins and informal bridal models add to the experience.
The fabulous Palace Hotel Courtyard was host to treat trucks which served one last (edible) experience to brides on their way out. Until next year!
All photos courtesy of Elan Artists' Carlos Varela, Mel Barlow and Roey Yohai.
It's unique because it's experiential (brides get to touch, smell, taste, hear and see beautiful things). It's unique because it is selective -- we only invite the best wedding peeps, including our celebrity guest hosts. It's unique because it's well-planned out and action-packed -- from 10-4pm brides fill every minute of their day with something fun. It's unique because it's big -- over 100 vendors and over 500 brides.
Finally, I think it's unique because brides actually learn things, make connections with vendors and are inspired. Still don't get it -- here are some pictures to bring it to life.
We throw a full-blown fashion show, this year with the latest styles from Vera Wang and our own seven! lines of bridesmaid dresses.
Did I mention that we hold The Wedding Party at The Breakers, Palm Beach, too?
We have live music -- actually a band showcase for 4 hours, and amazing raffle prizes from our sponsors, presented in the glorious Palace Hotel Villard Ballroom.
We throw a VIP luncheon, designed by Colin Cowie no less, for brides who want to connect with our celebrity hosts: Martha Stewart Weddings' Darcy Miller, Colin, and us!
We have celebrity speakers who present and inform -- like Lela Rose, Reem Acra, Mark Ingram, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Colin Cowie, Preston Bailey, Sylvia Weinstock, Darcy Miller...
We have hundreds of brides who attend our events to be inspired! Luxury brands such as Guerlain, Temperley, Oscar de la Renta, Mikimoto, Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedgwood, Exhale Spa, Four Seasons Maui, Blue Star Private Jets participate. National brands such as Victoria's Secret, Gumuchian fine jewelry, WeTV, Brides Magazine, Macy's, and Barbados and Bahamas Departments of Tourism reach great brides at The Wedding Party.
Our vendors provide hands-on fun -- from makeovers to tastings. We have bouquet-making and sugar-flower crafting demonstrations, fun give-aways and amazing gift bags.
Over the top presentations by our vendor participants, too!
The New York Palace Hotel provides the stunning five-star backdrop for our event. Both ballrooms and 13 other meeting rooms plus all the common spaces on their immaculate 5th floor make this event undeniably the most luxurious in New York.
Live music throughout the event, along with our signature live bridesmaid mannequins and informal bridal models add to the experience.
The fabulous Palace Hotel Courtyard was host to treat trucks which served one last (edible) experience to brides on their way out. Until next year!
All photos courtesy of Elan Artists' Carlos Varela, Mel Barlow and Roey Yohai.Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wedding Library New Ad
We're going to have an ad in the Summer Martha Stewart Weddings -- here's a sneak peek. Don't mention if you don't like it because it's too late to change....
NYC Photobooth Does It Again
Our friend David at NYC Photobooth has solved the only problem with the fabulous, vintage feeling photobooths -- namely that they're big. This new, Presto photobooth is vintage looking with leather and brass styling and it can fit anywhere! So nothing is stopping you (or me) from having it at our next shin dig.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Jennifer's in the Press! (Twice!)
Jennifer has a lovely five! page spread in Well Wed Hamptons and I am only now getting to write about it. The reason is that there's also a three page spread in the issue all about her -- I just got overwhelmed with the coverage! But the lovely Anne from Blade scanned the article that also features her work -- so I've lifted it to share with you.
This spread covers a home wedding in Quogue (my personal favorite Hampton).
We helped the couple custom design their wedding stationery through Dauphine Press and our favorite calligrapher Carol Daniele.
The photographers were Susan Baker and Francesco Mastalia, who captured the wedding perfectly. Jennifer loves to use the amazing Sperry Tents and Matt Murphy lighting in the Hamptons. I especially like the Olivier Cheng catering touches, the antique car and the inclusion of their beloved lab in the wedding.
We love Colleen and James' first piece of advice "hire a wedding coordinator!"
And don't worry, I'll get to the JZ feature soon.
This spread covers a home wedding in Quogue (my personal favorite Hampton).
We helped the couple custom design their wedding stationery through Dauphine Press and our favorite calligrapher Carol Daniele.
The photographers were Susan Baker and Francesco Mastalia, who captured the wedding perfectly. Jennifer loves to use the amazing Sperry Tents and Matt Murphy lighting in the Hamptons. I especially like the Olivier Cheng catering touches, the antique car and the inclusion of their beloved lab in the wedding.
We love Colleen and James' first piece of advice "hire a wedding coordinator!"And don't worry, I'll get to the JZ feature soon.
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