Entries by Kate Murphy

Best NYC Restaurants For A Bridal Shower Dinner

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One of the great things about throwing a bridal shower in New York City is that you’re not confined to cramming all your girlfriends in a tiny apartment. You have options like taking the party to one of the city’s amazing restaurants for dinner and cocktails. This not only takes the stress of decorating and organizing food and drinks off your shoulders, but everyone will have good reason to finally get together for a fun night out on the town to celebrate the bride-to-be as she takes one step closer to walking down the aisle.

Whether you want to wine and dine over a full course meal or share small plates around the table, here are the best restaurants in NYC to host a bridal shower dinner.
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Favorite Celebrity Brides of Summer 2017

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As we say a bittersweet goodbye to these last warm, sun-filled days, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on what a fantastic wedding season this past summer has been. Helping our brides’ floral fantasies come true is a feeling like no other. Always on the look out for inspiration, we couldn’t help but notice all the celebrities who also tied the knot, sharing their photos on Instagram, and in magazines like People and Vogue. Ranging in styles from intimately romantic to formal elegance to opulent glamour, here are the celebrity brides who wowed us in summer 2017.

 

Miranda Kerr Wedding - Photo by Patrick DeMarchelier - via eonline.com

Miranda Kerr Wedding – Photo by Patrick DeMarchelier – via eonline.com

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Health Coach Colette Lettieri On How To Look And Feel Your Wedding Day Best

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Colette Lettieri’s road to becoming a health coach to some of New York City’s leading professional women wasn’t a straight one. Any detours encountered have in turn, become building blocks in Colette’s successful career. Drawing from her background in education and social work, and experiences as a wife and mother, she formulates dynamic health and fitness programs that cater to the specific needs, goals, and lifestyle of each client.

Planning for a wedding is as stressful as it is exciting. From securing a venue and vendors to finding a dress to staying on budget, the to-do list can be overwhelming. Colette has helped many brides-to-be face the stress of wedding planning head on. And her approach isn’t just about helping a bride fit into her dress.
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Beautiful Ways to Decorate Your Ceremony Aisle

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So much work and anticipation leads up to that moment when a bride takes her first steps down the aisle. As one of the most important walks a woman takes in her life, it should be as beautiful as possible.

How you choose to decorate the ceremony aisle depends on two main things – the venue and your style of wedding. From glowing candles to a dusting of flower petals to floral seating accents, there are many ways to enhance the scene to reflect your personality. Read on to see show-stopping designs from our Real BB Weddings.

Aisle Runner of Flower Petals

Is there anything more romantic than a bride walking upon a bed of flower petals to meet her groom-in-waiting?
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Stunning Wedding Table Setting Ideas Your Guests Will Love

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Any wedding planner will tell you that in order to pull off a show-stopping wedding, you must pay attention to detail. And one décor feature your guests will surely notice is the table setting. Details like beautiful linens, elegant plates, a colorful menu, and creative place cards work to set a memorable dining scene that everyone will be talking about long after your wedding.

To help the bride in search of inspiration for creating a standout tablescape at her reception, here are stunning table setting ideas from our Real BB Weddings.

 

 

Evoke the ambiance of a whimsical garden by anchoring a long table with a garland made of blooms and greenery. Keep the tabletop looking light and festive with white tableware complemented by a menu with exquisite floral design, pastel green linen, and gold silverware.
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Signature Cocktails To Toast Your Fall Wedding

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The autumn bride is lucky for many reasons. You are getting married during a beautiful time of year when the leaves change to vibrant colors and a golden light fills the air. As you plan for your upcoming nuptials, let the beauty and flavors of the season help you choose a specialty drink to serve at the reception. Here’s a list of signature wedding cocktails that celebrate the essence of fall and will leave your guests feeling warm and joyous all night long.

 

Cranberry Moscow Mule - via heatherchristo.com

Cranberry Moscow Mule – via HeatherChristo.com

 

Apple Cranberry Moscow Mule
For a fall take on the Moscow mule, add the seasonal flavors of cranberry and apple. The spiciness of the ginger pairs deliciously with the fruit. You’ll need vodka, cranberry juice, sparkling apple juice, ginger beer, and cranberries for garnish. The color is so pretty, we suggest trading the traditional copper mug for a glass. Get the full recipe at Heather Christo.
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