GENIUS IDEA

Pics: Chelsea Nicole Photography

What a friggin genius idea...CHALK! I swear, every time (EVERY TIME) I visit Chelsea Nicole's blog I find something so adorable I basically squeal. This tops the cake so I had to share...click here to see the rest.

HAPPY LONG WEEKEND

Photo: Stephanie Reinish Photography

I am beyond amped for this long Holiday weekend. You see, I've been working on a wedding with my favorite florist in the entire world. I can't wait to see all the pieces of the puzzle come together. We have really designed a beautiful fete. I think I have outdid myself. HAHA.

I'm equally excited to share this news with you...

For the first time ever, Stephanie Reinish Photography is offering a 10% discount on ALL COLLECTIONS (not valid on a la carte coverage) for all you go getting 2011 brides (and grooms). That's correct, 10% off ALL collections (oh yea, and it's still 2010 pricing), that's a savings of up to $780. I love Stephanie and all of her images, especially this recent wedding. If you haven't booked a photographer yet you must check her out!

RUBY LANE

Images: Ruby Lane

Hi everyone out there. Sorry I've been a bad absent blogger. Things are busy here (which is great) 3 weddings in the next two weeks. Anyway, I wanted to do a quick posts for you ladies out there looking for wedding day jewelry. Yeah, yeah, there are plenty of AMAZING places to pick up costume jewelry all over the city, but they might cost you an entire weeks salary! Me personally? I'm addicted to Ruby Lane. Awesome selection of vintage costume jewelry. A quick 5 minute search this morning turned up these beauties above. Image if you gave the site 1 hour?

FABULOUS GIVEAWAY!

Image: Merci New York

Run over to Merci New York and check out the beyond fabulous giveaway sponsored by Merci New York and Facetime Beauty Concierge. Be sure to mention that you found the contest via my site :)

Wow, just wow!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: STACY PITT & SALLY DUVALL

Photo Credit: Heather Waraksa

I'm in the process of adding a preferred vendor list to my website and I can't possibly talk about hair and makeup and NOT mention two of the best artists in NYC...Stacy Pitt (hair) and Sally Duvall (makeup). These ladies are an absolute powerhouse duo and a dream to have around on your wedding day. These are my go to ladies...but they are SO SO SO popular that they book up super fast! I've had the pleasure to work with them on many weddings (including my own) and a few photo shoots. I'm really in love with this recent shoot (pictured above) that they did with Heather Waraksa and AAB. So if you are looking for hair and makeup, these will be the two gals at the top of my list :).

WOULDN'T THESE...

Pics: Crankbunny

Make for THE BEST Save the Date cards ever! Another Etsy find...all of Crankbunny's items are delightful. Beyond delightful! This is especially cool, and I want someone to have a baby so that I can send them this. Be sure to check out the official Crankbunny site as well. I also look forward to following Crankbunny's blog.

DM CELEBRITY HAIR

Images: Adagion Studio

Sometimes I really have to pinch myself when I stop and realize all the fabulously talented people I get to work with every week. A couple weeks ago I had the immense pleasure of working with celebrity hair stylist DM for the first time. DM splits his time between Palm Beach/Miami, New York and L.A. His creations have filled the pages of fashion and bridal magazines...AND...he has coiffed countless celebrities for red carpet events. DM makes all of his brides look like a movie star icon! If you get a minute check out his website and blog and you'll totally see why he is such a sought-after stylist among the elite and famous. Besides being a hair genius, he is also super funny...just check out the pictures of him in action above!

BEAUTIFUL BLOOM-ISH

Pictures: Click on them for resource

Okay, so it's official...I'm totally ready for fall (and winter). Sorry for jumping ahead of seasons so fast! So now that I have fall on my mind, I've been thinking about design elements I would like to incorporate into some of my upcoming fall events. I've been dying to find a bride that loves the look of kale and cabbage. Any takers? Can't wait to plant some in a planter from Restoration Hardware this fall.

LONGING FOR FALL

Pictures: New Hampshire Woods Creations

With the numerous heat waves we have been having lately, I'm longing for Fall to get here already. Don't get me wrong, I like summer...but I love Fall. New Hampshire Woods Creations on Etsy (my FAVORITE site) has so many wonderful items that you can incorporate into any Fall event. For brides on a really tight budget, you can try one of their lovely dried arrangements that won't break the bank. I would surround them with oodles of candles and you're set!! Additionally, their dried wreaths would be a perfect backdrop for a ceremony or flanked on the doors of your ceremony space. Their fireside potpourri (or another one that better matches your color scheme) would make for an awesome favor. You can also use any of these items for a rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or engagement party. Be sure to check them out today.

CHRYSLER BUILDING

Photo Credit: Brian DeMello Photography ©/Bespoke Affairs ©

I love everything about NYC. I especially admire the dramatic buildings that shape our skyline, so when my photographer friend Brian DeMello called me with a once in a lifetime opportunity to style a bride on the 61st floor mezzanine of the Chrysler Building with its distinctive eagles...I jumped at the chance!! I then contacted NYC blogger and stylist, Jacqueline Weppner of Merci New York, to help me solidify the look and produce with me.

As an iconic part of the NYC skyline, the Chrysler Building is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture and one of the finest buildings in Manhattan. We decided to pay homage to the building's design, and style the bride with an Art Deco sensibility, all while keeping the look current and obtainable. I hope that you will enjoy the beauty and grace of our bride soaring above NYC's majestic cityscape. Film Noir meets Gotham City.

A huge debt of gratitude goes out to the following (all of which pulled this together in mere days):

Coordination/Design Bespoke Affairs

Fashion Styling Merci New York

Flowers Poppies and Posies Notice the adorable artichokes that mirror the building's architecture!

Chevron Dress Nicole Miller

Marchesa Wedding Gown courtesy Gabriella Bridal Salon

Vintage Earrings Gabriella Bridal Salon

Moyna Bag courtesy of Gabriella Bridal Salon

Veil and Hair Accessories Bride's Head Revisited

Necklace by Max and Chloe

Hair Stacy Pitt Styles on B

Makeup Sally Duvall

Vintage brooch, bracelet and earrings from my personal collection :)

Vintage fur from private collection

Model Rashida Harris

A special thank you to Brian DeMello for inviting me along. This was truly an experience that I will never EVER forget.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Photos: Twig & Thistle

I remember bookmarking the above festive downloads last year...and never getting around to using them. Leave it to Twig & Thistle to always come up with the cutest stuff. Happy 4th of July everyone!!

HAPPY MONDAY

Pictures: Courtney Davidson

Hi y'all! Sorry for the lack of posts lately, things have been busy over here in good old Hoboken. Today I wanted to share with you a few images from one of my couples E-pics. I'm really excited for this wedding for two reason: an awesome/super smart couple AND an uber talented photographer named Courtney Davidson. I first found out about Courtney's work from another talented guy I know...and when I saw her images I knew that she would be the perfect fit for my couple. You can check out Courtney's blog here and click here to see her post on the duo.

GETAWAY CARS

Photos: Click on pictures for credits

With Father's Day this weekend, I'm missing my father who is a classic car aficionado and retired to Florida. So in honor of all the fathers out there I wanted to get you thinking about creative wedding day transportation. While limos are convenient...renting a classic automobile for you and your sweetie is so much cooler. For my own Manhattan wedding I rented a classic checker cab from Peter at Film Cars. Peter was hands down one of my favorite vendors. The car totally set the mood, he played things like Sinatra, people were applauding while we drove by, and my father had a blast chatting with Peter about all of their cars.

This picture is great for inspiration too. Wishing my dad and yours a Happy Father's Day!!