I’m so excited to be a part of WellWed Magazine‘s 2010 Favorite Weddings! They used my pictures from Katherine & Michael’s beautiful Southampton Wedding at Hampton Hall. They also used Katherine and Michael’s wedding for the Inspiration 24/7 page.
I’m happy to be featured in the latest issue of Manhattan Bride Magazine. They featured Abbie and Ben’s beautiful Tarrytown Estate Wedding.
In the article, Abbie talks about how she and Ben fell in love, and the story of how he proposed to her. She planned their wedding theme at the beautiful Tarrytown Estate down to the last detail, here are her words:
Theme/Inspiration: With the timing of the wedding at the very beginning of fall, we took inspiration from the idea of an Indian Summer. We were also inspired by Marrakesh which led us to use the lanterns and votive holders seen throughout the event. Last but not least, we wanted to celebrate the occasion and have FUN!
We wanted the night to be filled with color and achieved this by using jewel tones of some of our favorite colors – teal, orange, pink and gold. The gray bridesmaids dresses were selected for the sophisticated look that would also work well with our colors.
We wanted the rooms to feel warm to give the night a more intimate feel – which is why we went with low flower arrangements for the tables – so talking and laughing was easy for our esteemed guests.
We also wanted our guests to dance the night away – so the band was a difficult decision but we definitely chose well as the dance floor was packed all night!
For us – our wedding was absolutely perfect! We had the most incredible time – from the personal and emotional ceremony to the touching speeches from family and friends, to the stunning decor that encapsulated us and our guests, to the fun, high-energy band that kept us on our feet – we wish the night could go on forever.
The wedding planner at this wedding was Amy Shey Jacobs of Chandelier Events. I strongly recommend her to all the brides out there, she did an amazing job!
Vendor List:
Wedding Planner: Chandelier Events / Amy Shey Jacobs
Flowers and decor: Stone Kelly
Music: Vali Entertainment
Photobooth: We Love Photobooths
Video: Anna Davis of Open Eye Media
Venue/Catering: Tarrytown House Estate
Dessert Bar: Baked (Brooklyn)
Cake: Oreos
Ketubah: Rachel Warschawski
Lights: Levy Lighting
Favors: bride and groom made chocolate covered pretzels and made donation – as thank you to guests – to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Paper (invites, programs, menus, escort cards, etc): East Six
It’s so nice when your hard work gets noticed. Especially by the editors of the Wedding Channel, The Knot , and now the Knot China. I’m so happy that Yvonne & Jason’s wedding was featured by The Knot China.
It was a very special wedding because Yvonne, the bride worked very hard planning all the details. The planning really reflected both the Chinese and Jewish traditions of the families.
The invitations were a labor of love for Yvonne, owner of a couture invitation studio. (Double Happiness) Infusing both their Chinese and Jewish backgrounds, the invitations combined eastern and western elements with a double happiness on a wax seal and Hebrew on the invitation wrap.
Bride’s Dress, Veil: Vera Wang
Cake: La Tulipe Desserts
Tuxedo: Giorgio Armani
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (Bride) & Tod’s (Groom)
Jewelry: Cartier & Tiffany (Rings), Adorn (Bride’s earrings)
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Groom’s Bow-tie: Giorgio Armani
Make up Artist: Adi Green
Hair stylist: Jasellynne Brown
Flower Designer: Wildflowers
Catering: Tribeca Rooftop
Videography: Well Spun Weddings
Band: Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music
Jen and Jeff first met on a teen tour/summer program when they were fifteen. They were part of a group of 40 that travelled through Canada and the west coast. Coincidentally, when Jen was 16, she met a friend on another summer program, who grew up with Jeff. A few years later, after Jen and Jeff graduated from college, both returned to NYC to attend law school (different ones). Once back in the city, Jen and Jeff began hanging out as friends. Their friendship eventually progressed into something much more serious!
The story of their engagement:
On July 18, 2009, Jen left the apartment early to go to work for a few hours. After work, she met some friends for a drink, but Jeff told her to be home early, as he was cooking dinner for her. When Jen got home, the doorman gave her a huge bouquet of roses with a card attached, which simply read, “I have a question” (because Jeff always prefaces his questions with that statement). Jen went upstairs and found Jeff, dressed in her favorite shirt of his, cooking the same meal Jeff cooked for her the first (and only other, according to Jen, although Jeff disagrees) time he made dinner for her. Jeff quickly realized that the doorman gave Jen the bouquet, which was not according to the plan. So had to move quickly and when Jen had her back to him, as she was placing the bouquet and mail on the table, he got down on one knee behind her. As soon as she turned around, Jeff proposed!! Jen said yes! Jeff’s next question “Can I turn the stove off?” They then sat down for the first course (Jen’s favorite cheeses) and called their families. After dinner (a pasta dish with tuna, roasted red peppers, garlic, onions and a homemade sauce), they shared dessert (Jen’s favorite-chocolate cake) and lots of champagne with Jen’s family. Jeff and Jen spent the rest of the weekend celebrating, going to a yankee game and seeing Jeff’s family.
Vendor List:
Venue: Roosevelt Hotel
Dress: Blue by Enzoani
Bridesmaid Dresses: Love by Enzoani
Tuxedo: Canali
Florist: Pedestals
Make up: Michelle Stern, Flawless Beauty
Bride’s hair: Melanie at Dop Dop Salon
Band: Bruce Saunders Entertainment
Cake: Sylvia Weinstock
Videographer: Fiore Films
Engagement ring, wedding bands and wedding earrings: Kwiat
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