After a short yet long week, we've made it to the weekend! I wanted to take a moment since its summer, its sunny and hot and remind everyone that you should wear sunscreen always and to get a yearly skin check by the dermatologist. I know, I sound like some weird radio PSA, but having had melanoma and general tragedy related to melanoma in my life, I am a champion for advocating getting your skin checked out. I went yesterday to make sure all the moles were in tip top shape and I really hope you do the same. Its easy, painless and takes about 5 minutes!
{Ok, stepping down from soapbox}
There are some great reads this week that you should check out:
Found a vendor you love and want to work with? Read this to ensure you get a contract signed right away!
As if you needed more reasons to hire a wedding planner!
When pulling together your wedding day timeline - here are some great reasons as to why you should do photo's before the ceremony.
The Illegal Wedding Fair is here this weekend, stop by and check it out!
And lastly, if you've ever seen The Lion King {on Broadway or in the movie} we all can recognize the opening 'african' scream ... Tsidii, the voice, is performing on June 22nd at City Winery - it should be a fabulous evening! 155 Varick St Soho at 7 30pm.
Happy Weekend-ing!
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Fabulous Fridays: Lovely Events + Images
Since its a holiday weekend, I'll keep today's post light and sweet. I hope that everyone has a great 3 day weekend, wear lots of sunscreen, relax and have fun.
A couple weeks ago, I had the most incredible opportunity to help Cyd {The Sweetest Occasion} and Ami {Elizabeth Anne Designs} on a photoshoot down at Lovely {a new bridal store that really and truly is lovely}. Cyd and Ami did a kick a$$ job with the details and making a truly affordable tablescape, so be sure to check out the images here and here.
J.Crew opened their newly minted Bridal Store yesterday! There's a launch party on June 2nd ~ details below:
Happy Weekend!
A couple weeks ago, I had the most incredible opportunity to help Cyd {The Sweetest Occasion} and Ami {Elizabeth Anne Designs} on a photoshoot down at Lovely {a new bridal store that really and truly is lovely}. Cyd and Ami did a kick a$$ job with the details and making a truly affordable tablescape, so be sure to check out the images here and here.
J.Crew opened their newly minted Bridal Store yesterday! There's a launch party on June 2nd ~ details below:
Happy Weekend!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Fabulous Fridays: Educating Yourself
The weather here in NYC is finally beginning to act spring like which makes me beyond happy! The cold dreary days were reminding me of when I lived in London and while I love London, the weather was a bit depressive at times.
I had the opportunity to meet Kelli Parker, the genius behind A Deux Bridal - a bespoke stationery company up in Boston a few months ago and she's been writing an awesome series on custom invitations for weddings - its informative & educational and you have to check out Parts I, II and III immediately.
What lovely finds have you come across this week?
I had the opportunity to meet Kelli Parker, the genius behind A Deux Bridal - a bespoke stationery company up in Boston a few months ago and she's been writing an awesome series on custom invitations for weddings - its informative & educational and you have to check out Parts I, II and III immediately.
What lovely finds have you come across this week?
Friday, May 14, 2010
Fabulous Friday: Must Read Wedding Wisdom
We made it to Friday! Its been an incredible week, from meeting Sara Rue & Colin Cowie {we're on the same committee for a charity event in June} to making a committment to myself to stop putting everything first and me last and so I've started going back to the gym full time, to saying goodbye to a dear friend whose leaving NYC - its been a productive week!
Starting next week will be a new series on Consultations & Wedding Planner pricing - I hope you stop back to read my thoughts and comment as well!
To get you in the mood for pricing, check out these great posts on photographer pricing:
Melissa Jill, a talented photographer in Arizona wrote a great piece last week about why she doesn't discount pricing. Its insightful and I encourage you to read it.
Every Last Detail has a blunt but necessary post today on photography pricing expectations - sometimes you just have to keep it real.
The lovely Lisa Barr {@bridalease} has a fabulous series this week {1, 2 & 3}about Montreal, which really is a beautiful place & a great wedding destination!
And last but not least, Missy Photography posted images from a wedding we worked on last month - Congratulations Blair & Matt, you two really are the sweetest couple and I loved working with you both!
Starting next week will be a new series on Consultations & Wedding Planner pricing - I hope you stop back to read my thoughts and comment as well!
To get you in the mood for pricing, check out these great posts on photographer pricing:
Melissa Jill, a talented photographer in Arizona wrote a great piece last week about why she doesn't discount pricing. Its insightful and I encourage you to read it.
Every Last Detail has a blunt but necessary post today on photography pricing expectations - sometimes you just have to keep it real.
The lovely Lisa Barr {@bridalease} has a fabulous series this week {1, 2 & 3}about Montreal, which really is a beautiful place & a great wedding destination!
And last but not least, Missy Photography posted images from a wedding we worked on last month - Congratulations Blair & Matt, you two really are the sweetest couple and I loved working with you both!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Week In Review: E-Shoot + News!
The amazingly talented Christopher Duggan of Threshold Visions is hosting another free engagement shoot on May 15th. Here are the details in Christopher's own words:
By popular demand, I will be hosting the 4th Annual FREE Engagement Day on Saturday May 15th right here in New York City’s Central Park.
Our Engagement Day is designed for the couple who is looking for the right photographer for their wedding.
Of course I provide my clients with timeless, emotion-filled photographs, caught-moments of shared love laughter and joy. I create for them inspiring images that tell their unique wedding-love story and a uniquely designed album showcasing their favorite images.
Equally important, they get from me a flawless wedding day experience in which I work with a sense of fun and efficiency. I am sensitive to the fact that they want to spend most of their time with their guests, their family and each other. I always blend in to the party, put their guests and family at ease and capture everyone looking their natural best.
Two essential things happen in the Engagement Day, you get to know me and I get to know you. Participating in our Engagement Day is the perfect way to both get to know how I work so you can choose the right photographer for your wedding and make great portraits of the two of you during one of the sweetest times of your relationship together.
“Two words come to mind when seeing our pictures…Exuberant Bliss! Christopher made us the center of the Universe that day.” – Kristine & Steve
Our Engagement Day begins with cocktails and a meet and greet with Christopher on Friday evening. Manhattan location to be announced soon.
Here’s what 10 couples will get on Saturday May 15th on location in Central Park:
– A 30 minute experience with me creating natural, lifestyle portraits of the two of you. It’s the perfect sampling of my signature style.
– Professional hair & make-up artist on site to help keep you looking fresh and camera ready.
– A chance to win a custom design Lovebook made of images from our Engagement Day
– Digital Negatives of images to use on Facebook, their wedding website or other on-line social media
“Christopher made the shoot completely enjoyable, relaxed and a good time. Our engagement pics capture the fun and warmth of our relationship.” – Mistina & Tony
Because of such limited space we can only accept couples who:
– are engaged
– are looking for the right wedding photographer
– are getting married in the Tri-State area or are planning on taking their photographer to their destination wedding
In order to be considered, please email me at studio@thresholdvisions.com including the following:
– wedding date
– wedding location & venue
– a current fun photo of the two of you
– a few brief words about your story or your wedding plans
Submissions must be received by Friday May 7th in order to be considered.
The day will fill very quickly. Have your friends and family send their submission right away.
Other news: The Wed Boutique launches TOMORROW! Be sure to check it out here ~ it'll be chock full of amazing goodness that you don't want to miss!
And lastly, its moving weekend! Finally, this wedding planner and her family are changing spaces, so our offices will be closed until May 5th. We can respond on a limited basis to emails and all phone calls will be returned on May 5th!
By popular demand, I will be hosting the 4th Annual FREE Engagement Day on Saturday May 15th right here in New York City’s Central Park.
Our Engagement Day is designed for the couple who is looking for the right photographer for their wedding.
Of course I provide my clients with timeless, emotion-filled photographs, caught-moments of shared love laughter and joy. I create for them inspiring images that tell their unique wedding-love story and a uniquely designed album showcasing their favorite images.
Equally important, they get from me a flawless wedding day experience in which I work with a sense of fun and efficiency. I am sensitive to the fact that they want to spend most of their time with their guests, their family and each other. I always blend in to the party, put their guests and family at ease and capture everyone looking their natural best.
Two essential things happen in the Engagement Day, you get to know me and I get to know you. Participating in our Engagement Day is the perfect way to both get to know how I work so you can choose the right photographer for your wedding and make great portraits of the two of you during one of the sweetest times of your relationship together.
“Two words come to mind when seeing our pictures…Exuberant Bliss! Christopher made us the center of the Universe that day.” – Kristine & Steve
Our Engagement Day begins with cocktails and a meet and greet with Christopher on Friday evening. Manhattan location to be announced soon.
Here’s what 10 couples will get on Saturday May 15th on location in Central Park:
– A 30 minute experience with me creating natural, lifestyle portraits of the two of you. It’s the perfect sampling of my signature style.
– Professional hair & make-up artist on site to help keep you looking fresh and camera ready.
– A chance to win a custom design Lovebook made of images from our Engagement Day
– Digital Negatives of images to use on Facebook, their wedding website or other on-line social media
“Christopher made the shoot completely enjoyable, relaxed and a good time. Our engagement pics capture the fun and warmth of our relationship.” – Mistina & Tony
Because of such limited space we can only accept couples who:
– are engaged
– are looking for the right wedding photographer
– are getting married in the Tri-State area or are planning on taking their photographer to their destination wedding
In order to be considered, please email me at studio@thresholdvisions.com including the following:
– wedding date
– wedding location & venue
– a current fun photo of the two of you
– a few brief words about your story or your wedding plans
Submissions must be received by Friday May 7th in order to be considered.
The day will fill very quickly. Have your friends and family send their submission right away.
Other news: The Wed Boutique launches TOMORROW! Be sure to check it out here ~ it'll be chock full of amazing goodness that you don't want to miss!
And lastly, its moving weekend! Finally, this wedding planner and her family are changing spaces, so our offices will be closed until May 5th. We can respond on a limited basis to emails and all phone calls will be returned on May 5th!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday Features: The Wedding Boutique
It's Friday! I hope that everyone has some lovely plans for the weekend ~ can you believe that April is half over already?
On May 1st, two friends of mine, Amanda and Meghan are launching a brand spanking new blog that is going to be simply fabulous. Mark your calendars for the 1st because its going to be a resource you don't want to miss. Its called The Wedding Boutique and its a collaborative blog:
The Wedding Boutique is a luxury blog that offers wedding industry professionals in major cities across the country an opportunity to inspire and educate brides about wedding planning in their city. Each blog is composed of 10 different wedding professionals within that city (with no more than two of each type of professional), who create and write their own content within in a community place. It gives brides and grooms the chance to learn from an array of vendors all in one place.
It'll be chalk full of great information from different vendors ~ what more could you want from a blog?
Make sure you check it out on May 1st!
PS: For those following along, the apartment drama continues, hoping to have some finality today!
On May 1st, two friends of mine, Amanda and Meghan are launching a brand spanking new blog that is going to be simply fabulous. Mark your calendars for the 1st because its going to be a resource you don't want to miss. Its called The Wedding Boutique and its a collaborative blog:
The Wedding Boutique is a luxury blog that offers wedding industry professionals in major cities across the country an opportunity to inspire and educate brides about wedding planning in their city. Each blog is composed of 10 different wedding professionals within that city (with no more than two of each type of professional), who create and write their own content within in a community place. It gives brides and grooms the chance to learn from an array of vendors all in one place.
It'll be chalk full of great information from different vendors ~ what more could you want from a blog?
Make sure you check it out on May 1st!
PS: For those following along, the apartment drama continues, hoping to have some finality today!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Weekly Finds: Still Haven't Moved ...
Our mini break a week ago was so relaxing and refreshing. Mr. G turned a year older, I read more Chelsea Handler books than I should have in one sitting and came back to NYC after Easter refreshed and excited for the summer weather ... this weekend continues the search for a new apartment. We've got a jam packed schedule of hunting and we are now wondering if we should negotiate on a place we saw a few weeks ago ... the apartment itself is fantastic, but I am not so excited about the location - its 14 blocks exactly from where I grew up and my parents sometimes still live! May be a bit too close to home.
Anyways, there are some great reads for wedding advice this week:
Retailers getting into the bridal market - would you buy their dresses?
Brooklyn Bride is 3 years old today!
A colleague, Aletha at Pearls Events linked to a wedding day emergency kit - a must have for any bride and their bridal party!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anyways, there are some great reads for wedding advice this week:
Retailers getting into the bridal market - would you buy their dresses?
Brooklyn Bride is 3 years old today!
A colleague, Aletha at Pearls Events linked to a wedding day emergency kit - a must have for any bride and their bridal party!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Weekly Finds: Knowledge is Power in Wedding Planning
I am LOVING the weather this week. I cannot wait for spring, flip flops and maxi dresses. I am really hope that this year we're light on rain, there are no more snow storms {yes, I've experienced them in April in NYC before} and that sunshine abounds. There's something about that vitamin D that makes me feel better :)
Some good, informative reads this week:
I've fallen for photographer Melissa Jill's blog, since she is so on the money with certain topics and I love her tone. Check out her reasons for hiring a wedding planner here and Melissa breaks the silence on the myth of the Preferred Vendor List - its a must read for anyone planning a wedding.
There's a new fabulous site for the engaged: Nearly Weds by Offbeat Bride. Be sure to check it out!
Go and enjoy the weekend!
Some good, informative reads this week:
I've fallen for photographer Melissa Jill's blog, since she is so on the money with certain topics and I love her tone. Check out her reasons for hiring a wedding planner here and Melissa breaks the silence on the myth of the Preferred Vendor List - its a must read for anyone planning a wedding.
There's a new fabulous site for the engaged: Nearly Weds by Offbeat Bride. Be sure to check it out!
Go and enjoy the weekend!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Weekly Round Up: Advice on Wedding Costs
I had many get organized plans dreamt up for this past week - especially since the husband has been away and I thought that since spring is hopefully around the corner it was time to do my annual overhaul of stuff and spring clean. Um, not so much, I actually don't know where the week went - lots of fabulous meetings and tomorrow I get to celebrate the impending birth of a childhood friends son. Yay!
I stumbled across some fantastic posts this week, read on:
Nancy Liu Chin {fabulous SF florist} has had her intern blogging - its quite insightful into the dedication of a florist.
The amazingly talented Jasmine Star shares some thoughts on the family portrait session at a wedding. It doesn't need to be a time suck at all!
My friends over at The Good Life Events posted 5 tips on choosing a venue - very helpful!
And lastly, over on myKPw, there's an excellent post on photographer pricing - a must read. Part One & Part Two
Happy Weekend!
I stumbled across some fantastic posts this week, read on:
Nancy Liu Chin {fabulous SF florist} has had her intern blogging - its quite insightful into the dedication of a florist.
The amazingly talented Jasmine Star shares some thoughts on the family portrait session at a wedding. It doesn't need to be a time suck at all!
My friends over at The Good Life Events posted 5 tips on choosing a venue - very helpful!
And lastly, over on myKPw, there's an excellent post on photographer pricing - a must read. Part One & Part Two
Happy Weekend!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Weekly Round Up: Exciting Launches & News
We made it to Friday! My semi-exciting news is that hopefully *fingers crossed* we'll have figured out this moving thing in the next week or so and then I can rest easy. We're trying to test living outside of Manhattan in an actual house. I cannot wait. Its an old farmhouse and its darling and I can't wait to decorate it! But first, we have to finish negotiations.
But, moving on to wedding news! A few noteworthy things have popped up this week, check them out:
Urban Wed, the brainchild event of Brooklyn Bride was announced this week - if you are in NYC on either March 23rd or 24th, its a must do. I'll be there as well, if that makes it more enticing!
Paloma's Nest launched a new website this week - its simply fabulous. Caroline's creations are amazing and inspiration. Click here to peruse her shop and blog.
Every Last Detail posted a great piece on Why to Hire a Wedding Planner - its a must read.
Have a fun weekend!
But, moving on to wedding news! A few noteworthy things have popped up this week, check them out:
Urban Wed, the brainchild event of Brooklyn Bride was announced this week - if you are in NYC on either March 23rd or 24th, its a must do. I'll be there as well, if that makes it more enticing!
Paloma's Nest launched a new website this week - its simply fabulous. Caroline's creations are amazing and inspiration. Click here to peruse her shop and blog.
Every Last Detail posted a great piece on Why to Hire a Wedding Planner - its a must read.
Have a fun weekend!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Weekly Round Up: Wedding Advice Abounds
While the Northeast climbs out from its snowy overload, there's been some good advice flying around regarding wedding planning, check it out:
Google Docs and Style Me Pretty and Michelle Rago teamed up to create a suite of wedding planning documents for use on Google Docs. Where was this when I got married? Its an awesome tool, I highly recommend it!
Shape Magazine is launching a Shape Bridal website {and possibly a magazine as well}, since most brides decide they want to be healthy for their wedding, this will really make you work hard!
Stella Events wrote a brilliant post regarding the actual cost of having a tented wedding in your backyard. It's insightful and got some great points highlighted!
Every Last Detail has a great post on why you shouldn't hire the 'cheapest' wedding photographer - read it here.
For those in NYC this weekend, check out this fabulous opportunity from Christopher Duggan from Threshold Visions with Parris Whittingham Photography and R Wagner Photography. Chris is a dear friend and all three are incredibly talented photogs. This is not to be missed!
The Details:
• Any and ALL couples are welcome. Whether you be Newly engaged, newly wed, dating, married with children or married with grand-children please come out and spread the love!
The Meet Up?
• On February 13th, we will meet at Madison Square Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm
• The meeting point is famous 5th avenue clock (5th Avenue and Broadway) located between 23rd and 24th Streets
• After a brief introduction we will begin working on-location with with you
Next Steps…
• Each photographer (3 total) will have 5 minutes to work with you to conceptualize and document a unique image/moment
• On February 14th by 2pm, a single image from each couple will be posted independently on the wedding photography websites of: Parris Whittingham Photography, R Wagner Photography, and Threshold Visions.
The Contest
• Anyone can vote on their favorite image on each of the 3 sites
• Voting closes Tuesday February 16th at 9:00pm
• The selected images/couple with the most votes across all 3 sites will be declared the contest winner
The Grand Prize
The winning couple with the most total votes (from all 3 sites) will receive:
• A complimentary engagement session with the photographer of their choosing (over $400-$1000 value)
• $200 print credit
• $100 gift certificate to Mario Batali’s OTTO Restaurant
NOTE: All couples who participate (by working with each photographer) will receive a high-resolution files from their photography session. Couples must consent to signing a model release to have their likeness publicly displayed. Portraits will be taken on a first come first service basis. We suggest arriving slightly before 3:00pm. Friends, employees and relatives of the photographers are allowed to participate, however, they are not eligible to win the grand prize.
Have a fun snowy weekend!
Google Docs and Style Me Pretty and Michelle Rago teamed up to create a suite of wedding planning documents for use on Google Docs. Where was this when I got married? Its an awesome tool, I highly recommend it!
Shape Magazine is launching a Shape Bridal website {and possibly a magazine as well}, since most brides decide they want to be healthy for their wedding, this will really make you work hard!
Stella Events wrote a brilliant post regarding the actual cost of having a tented wedding in your backyard. It's insightful and got some great points highlighted!
Every Last Detail has a great post on why you shouldn't hire the 'cheapest' wedding photographer - read it here.
For those in NYC this weekend, check out this fabulous opportunity from Christopher Duggan from Threshold Visions with Parris Whittingham Photography and R Wagner Photography. Chris is a dear friend and all three are incredibly talented photogs. This is not to be missed!
The Details:
• Any and ALL couples are welcome. Whether you be Newly engaged, newly wed, dating, married with children or married with grand-children please come out and spread the love!
The Meet Up?
• On February 13th, we will meet at Madison Square Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm
• The meeting point is famous 5th avenue clock (5th Avenue and Broadway) located between 23rd and 24th Streets
• After a brief introduction we will begin working on-location with with you
Next Steps…
• Each photographer (3 total) will have 5 minutes to work with you to conceptualize and document a unique image/moment
• On February 14th by 2pm, a single image from each couple will be posted independently on the wedding photography websites of: Parris Whittingham Photography, R Wagner Photography, and Threshold Visions.
The Contest
• Anyone can vote on their favorite image on each of the 3 sites
• Voting closes Tuesday February 16th at 9:00pm
• The selected images/couple with the most votes across all 3 sites will be declared the contest winner
The Grand Prize
The winning couple with the most total votes (from all 3 sites) will receive:
• A complimentary engagement session with the photographer of their choosing (over $400-$1000 value)
• $200 print credit
• $100 gift certificate to Mario Batali’s OTTO Restaurant
NOTE: All couples who participate (by working with each photographer) will receive a high-resolution files from their photography session. Couples must consent to signing a model release to have their likeness publicly displayed. Portraits will be taken on a first come first service basis. We suggest arriving slightly before 3:00pm. Friends, employees and relatives of the photographers are allowed to participate, however, they are not eligible to win the grand prize.
Have a fun snowy weekend!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Weekly Round Up: Snowy Weekend Forecast
Don't you just love that all the weather reports of the 'paralyzing' winter storm headed towards the Northeast? Anyways, in an effort to embrace the cold, the husband and I are headed to Vermont to hit the slopes - but before we head north, here are some truly fabulous finds this week:
Nonpareil Magazine launched this week - its simply delightful and beautiful AND full of amazing ideas for your wedding. It is the mastermind of ladies behind The Inspired Bride and Paper Crave - two very talented women, so be sure to check it out.
The Wedding University happened last weekend in San Francisco and there are two fantastic write ups regarding the day - a female perspective and a male perspective. For those that missed it - it was an educational day filled with insider information on how to plan a fabulous wedding day and not go nuts during the planning process.
The ever inspiring Nancy Liu Chin wrote a great post on what you get for $1000 when it comes to wedding flowers. Check it out to see the realities of what is available in that price range.
And last but certainly not least - my best friend Aliza Werner, a budding photographer in Milwaukee has officially launched her lifestyle photography business! She got talent, so spend some time on her on blog and her portfolio's this weekend!
{Aliza and I at my rehearsal dinner}
Nonpareil Magazine launched this week - its simply delightful and beautiful AND full of amazing ideas for your wedding. It is the mastermind of ladies behind The Inspired Bride and Paper Crave - two very talented women, so be sure to check it out.
The Wedding University happened last weekend in San Francisco and there are two fantastic write ups regarding the day - a female perspective and a male perspective. For those that missed it - it was an educational day filled with insider information on how to plan a fabulous wedding day and not go nuts during the planning process.
The ever inspiring Nancy Liu Chin wrote a great post on what you get for $1000 when it comes to wedding flowers. Check it out to see the realities of what is available in that price range.
And last but certainly not least - my best friend Aliza Werner, a budding photographer in Milwaukee has officially launched her lifestyle photography business! She got talent, so spend some time on her on blog and her portfolio's this weekend!
{Aliza and I at my rehearsal dinner}
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Weekly Round Up: Wedding Advice + Images
What a week it has been and I have to say that I am none too impressed with the frigid temperatures that today has ushered in. If only we lived in warmer climates.
There are some fantastic and informative articles and posts floating around the blogosphere, read up!
Grooms are oft forgotten in the wedding planning process - but for the groom that is involved, here are some great tips on being involved.
When your sales manager at a venue stays in sales and fails to act as your wedding day coordinator - wouldn't you be upset too?
Great post on spelling out why a 'Day Of Coordinator' isn't actually a Day Of Coordinator. I personally dislike the Day Of term since its much more than that ... we call it Month Of Coordination at our office!
And finally, our good friends got married on a Yacht in the Caribbean a few months ago and we were lucky enough to attend the festivities - Table 4 Photography did an awesome job of documenting the weekend - check out the recaps here, here and here.
There are some fantastic and informative articles and posts floating around the blogosphere, read up!
Grooms are oft forgotten in the wedding planning process - but for the groom that is involved, here are some great tips on being involved.
When your sales manager at a venue stays in sales and fails to act as your wedding day coordinator - wouldn't you be upset too?
Great post on spelling out why a 'Day Of Coordinator' isn't actually a Day Of Coordinator. I personally dislike the Day Of term since its much more than that ... we call it Month Of Coordination at our office!
And finally, our good friends got married on a Yacht in the Caribbean a few months ago and we were lucky enough to attend the festivities - Table 4 Photography did an awesome job of documenting the weekend - check out the recaps here, here and here.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Weekly Round Up: Wedding Lovelies
This was a week chock full of networking - I love meeting new wedding industry folks especially they are all so talented and so lovely.
Here are a few of the wonderful people I had a chance to meet with this week, check them out they are simply amazing:
Christopher Duggan - fabulous photographer, love his images!
Maggie Harkov - lovely lovely lovely person, and her pictures are divine!
Poppies and Posies - Siera & Juliet are a dynamic floral design force!
Lastly, anyone whose met me knows that Lulu & Max, my french bulldogs are my obsession. Lulu had a lovely feature over on The Sweet Occasion - she was in our wedding and looked adorable! {And she was un-characteristically well behaved too!} And, for those wondering, Max was only 4 weeks old when we got hitched - too little to be apart of our day ... he'll be at the vow renewal in a few years!
Here are a few of the wonderful people I had a chance to meet with this week, check them out they are simply amazing:
Christopher Duggan - fabulous photographer, love his images!
Maggie Harkov - lovely lovely lovely person, and her pictures are divine!
Poppies and Posies - Siera & Juliet are a dynamic floral design force!
Lastly, anyone whose met me knows that Lulu & Max, my french bulldogs are my obsession. Lulu had a lovely feature over on The Sweet Occasion - she was in our wedding and looked adorable! {And she was un-characteristically well behaved too!} And, for those wondering, Max was only 4 weeks old when we got hitched - too little to be apart of our day ... he'll be at the vow renewal in a few years!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Weekly Round Up
I swear every year the days speed up and go by too quickly - we're halfway through January!
Some fabulous finds this week:
Inspiration Boards are now live on myKPwedding ~ if you haven't signed up for the site yet go and do it now! It is the most fabulous wedding planning resource out there! PS: The inspiration board feature is beyond awesome ~ store your favs from the site - ingenious!
Sunday is the Wedding Party at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach ~ Style Me Pretty is offering a few giveaways, check it out here for more information!
Lastly, I simply love this real weddings post over on Once Wed ~ so delightful!
Happy Long Weekend!
PS: Our Day Of Coordination package giveaway ends tonight @ 11:59pm. If you haven't submitted an entry - do so quickly!
Some fabulous finds this week:
Inspiration Boards are now live on myKPwedding ~ if you haven't signed up for the site yet go and do it now! It is the most fabulous wedding planning resource out there! PS: The inspiration board feature is beyond awesome ~ store your favs from the site - ingenious!
Sunday is the Wedding Party at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach ~ Style Me Pretty is offering a few giveaways, check it out here for more information!
Lastly, I simply love this real weddings post over on Once Wed ~ so delightful!
Happy Long Weekend!
PS: Our Day Of Coordination package giveaway ends tonight @ 11:59pm. If you haven't submitted an entry - do so quickly!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Weekly Round Up: Fabulous Finds and Advice
Eeeck, Christmas is in a week! New Year's Eve is in two weeks. Seriously, where did the month of December go? The days keep whipping by and my to do list keeps getting longer, and there's still present shopping to be done.
Check out these fabulous finds and advice from around the web - Enjoy:
Just when I thought that Dana from Broke Ass Bride couldn't get any more fabulous, she redesigns her website and it is much more fabulous. If you want real life 'broke ass' wedding advice, her blog is an amazing resource.
Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine debuted this week and its simply delightful. Even if you aren't planning an eco-wedding, there are some amazing ideas and inspiration throughout. Enjoy!
Great little read on how hiring a planner is actually helpful to your budget - click here!
While I can see the beauty and artistry of tall arrangements, unless they are done to perfectly {which sadly isn't always the case}, tall arrangements to me are just cumbersome. The DC Ladies have posted a great article on why tall centerpieces are not the best route to go in your floral budget - click here to read it.
If you're in the NYC / NE area - we're getting snow! How exciting!
Check out these fabulous finds and advice from around the web - Enjoy:
Just when I thought that Dana from Broke Ass Bride couldn't get any more fabulous, she redesigns her website and it is much more fabulous. If you want real life 'broke ass' wedding advice, her blog is an amazing resource.
Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine debuted this week and its simply delightful. Even if you aren't planning an eco-wedding, there are some amazing ideas and inspiration throughout. Enjoy!
Great little read on how hiring a planner is actually helpful to your budget - click here!
While I can see the beauty and artistry of tall arrangements, unless they are done to perfectly {which sadly isn't always the case}, tall arrangements to me are just cumbersome. The DC Ladies have posted a great article on why tall centerpieces are not the best route to go in your floral budget - click here to read it.
If you're in the NYC / NE area - we're getting snow! How exciting!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Weekly Round Up: The Inner Workings of Wedding Photographers
I was fortunate enough to have drinks last night with Missy of Missy Photography {who is beyond fabulous} and decided that this week's round up would consist of photography articles that give more insight into Wedding Photography, so read on to be educated!
I am a firm believer in the Engagement Shoot - it gives both the couple and the photographer the chance to warm up to each other and for the photographer to become attuned to how you are in front of the camera, so that they can prepare to take incredible images of you on your wedding day. Read this by Jason Aten for more insight!
A lot of my clients are always a bit surprised to find out pricing for photographers - they seem to think that photographers show up on the wedding day, take pictures, upload them to a CD and that's it. Their job is so much more than that, read this, from the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers to gain more perspective on the inner workings of a photographer and their business.
Lastly, check out this insightful article from Seattle Metropolitan - written by photographers about their craft.
Happy Weekend - Stay Warm!
I am a firm believer in the Engagement Shoot - it gives both the couple and the photographer the chance to warm up to each other and for the photographer to become attuned to how you are in front of the camera, so that they can prepare to take incredible images of you on your wedding day. Read this by Jason Aten for more insight!
A lot of my clients are always a bit surprised to find out pricing for photographers - they seem to think that photographers show up on the wedding day, take pictures, upload them to a CD and that's it. Their job is so much more than that, read this, from the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers to gain more perspective on the inner workings of a photographer and their business.
Lastly, check out this insightful article from Seattle Metropolitan - written by photographers about their craft.
Happy Weekend - Stay Warm!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Weekly Round Up: Wedding Goodness
Happy Friday y'all! I hope that everyone has a fabulous December weekend!
Through my internet travels this week, here are some awesome things that I have found and rounded up for you:
The fabulous Laura Hooper of LHCalligraphy, has created several wedding related stamps that are sure to spice up your invitations, I wish these had been around when I got married!
Julianne Smith aka GarterGirl has a fantastic discount going on for the newly engaged. Comment on her blog {in 3 words!} to earn a discounted one of a kind garter!
Found these articles some time ago, but wanted to share them with you!
Take this quiz to find out if you need a wedding coordinator!
Here's a fabulous article on the value of hiring a wedding coordinator - really gets to the heart of it!
Enjoy!
Through my internet travels this week, here are some awesome things that I have found and rounded up for you:
The fabulous Laura Hooper of LHCalligraphy, has created several wedding related stamps that are sure to spice up your invitations, I wish these had been around when I got married!
Julianne Smith aka GarterGirl has a fantastic discount going on for the newly engaged. Comment on her blog {in 3 words!} to earn a discounted one of a kind garter!
Found these articles some time ago, but wanted to share them with you!
Take this quiz to find out if you need a wedding coordinator!
Here's a fabulous article on the value of hiring a wedding coordinator - really gets to the heart of it!
Enjoy!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Weekly Round Up: Advice + Good Things
While it appears that we've skipped right over Fall and gone directly into Winter here in the Northeast, I am hopefully that the rain will subside and the lovely Fall weather will come back before its too late!
There must be something in the water this week when it comes to wedding planners ~ both Leila from Be Inspired PR and Melissa from Masterpiece Weddings wrote posts about the value of hiring a wedding planner. Check out both posts here and here. There's lots of goodies packed into both posts, so read carefully!
Two new announcements around the blog-o-sphere as well! The blog formerly known as Vintage Glam has transformed into Ruffled and is simply delightful. And, The Sweetest Occasion is up and running. Check out both for inspiration and divine wedding related everything!
Happy Weekending!
There must be something in the water this week when it comes to wedding planners ~ both Leila from Be Inspired PR and Melissa from Masterpiece Weddings wrote posts about the value of hiring a wedding planner. Check out both posts here and here. There's lots of goodies packed into both posts, so read carefully!
Two new announcements around the blog-o-sphere as well! The blog formerly known as Vintage Glam has transformed into Ruffled and is simply delightful. And, The Sweetest Occasion is up and running. Check out both for inspiration and divine wedding related everything!
Happy Weekending!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Weekly Roud Up: Fantastic Wedding Finds
With it being the start of decreasing temperatures et all, this weeks round up is full of lovely things that will chain you to your computer for ages - perfect since not many want to be outside while the temps dip low.
Firstly, I totally forgot to post this last week. A wedding that I coordinated in June was taped as the pilot episode for a new TV show called In Full Bloom, which follows the amazing Shawn Rabideau as he transforms rooms and spaces with flowers. Check out the promo clip for the show here and see me in action while I help out!
If you haven't been following along Broke Ass Bride's Wedding in a Week, you've been missing out on some awesome giveaways. So head on over here, to check out all the goodies!
A truly talented friend of mine, ABCD of ABCD Designs {Bespoke Stationary} is giving away a personal custom stationary design set to a very lucky winner in honor of her two year blog-i-versary! Her creations are simply a delight, so get yourself over to Pretty Lovely to enter in the contest. I promise, if you win, you'll be pleased as punch.
And lastly, while its a tad early to be thinking about all the upcoming holidays ... you may just want to since Paloma's Nest as added some nifty handcrafted holiday items and gifts to her etsy shop. Check them out before they are all gone!
Happy Weekend!
Firstly, I totally forgot to post this last week. A wedding that I coordinated in June was taped as the pilot episode for a new TV show called In Full Bloom, which follows the amazing Shawn Rabideau as he transforms rooms and spaces with flowers. Check out the promo clip for the show here and see me in action while I help out!
If you haven't been following along Broke Ass Bride's Wedding in a Week, you've been missing out on some awesome giveaways. So head on over here, to check out all the goodies!
A truly talented friend of mine, ABCD of ABCD Designs {Bespoke Stationary} is giving away a personal custom stationary design set to a very lucky winner in honor of her two year blog-i-versary! Her creations are simply a delight, so get yourself over to Pretty Lovely to enter in the contest. I promise, if you win, you'll be pleased as punch.
And lastly, while its a tad early to be thinking about all the upcoming holidays ... you may just want to since Paloma's Nest as added some nifty handcrafted holiday items and gifts to her etsy shop. Check them out before they are all gone!
Happy Weekend!
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