Jacqueline & Gary - Bride & Groom - Ceremony - Trump Soho - Casey Fatchett Photography

Weddings

Jacqueline & Gary: Modern Enchantment at Trump SoHo

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Jacqueline and Gary were married in June in a beautiful ceremony and reception at Trump SoHo in Manhattan.

Jacqueline & Gary - Bride & Groom - Ceremony - Trump Soho - Casey Fatchett Photography

Jacqueline & Gary – Bride & Groom – Ceremony – Trump Soho – Casey Fatchett Photography

 

Running doesn’t top Gary’s list of favorite physical activities. So when he asked Jacqueline to put in a couple of miles after work in Central Park, she thought something was up. Her suspicion grew even more when Gary greeted her with a smile, like he was actually looking forward to their evening run. Taken by excitement, Jacqueline patted him down while his back was turned, looking for a ring box. She found nothing and felt a little silly. “I can’t believe you patted me down!” Gary joked the entire cab ride to the park.
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Becca and Dave Wedding - Brideghampton Tennis & Surf Club - Bridesmaids - Bouquets - photography by Andre Maier

Planning & Inspiration

Venues We Love: The Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club

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Summer is officially here, and we can’t think of a better venue to feature than the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club. Located just steps away from the water, the club embodies the relaxed sophistication that has come to define the Hamptons lifestyle.

The Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club attracts couples desiring a private beachfront wedding for many reasons. A ceremony on the dunes is intimate, offering stunning views overlooking the ocean. Receptions usually take place in the spacious clubhouse with a bar area, dance floor, and ballroom. Guests have unlimited access to the beach and decks where they can enjoy the fresh ocean breeze and scenery. And couples can rest assured knowing that their wedding will be flawless from start to finish thanks to the venue’s specialized staff and exclusive caterers Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, with 30 years of experience in the industry.
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Jessica & Perry Wedding - Bride - Bedell Cellars Cutchogue NY - Photography by Ira Lippke Studio

Planning & Inspiration

The Minimalist Bride: Subtle Accents on Your Big Day

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Every bride has her own unique style and vision for her big day. However, some have a hard time finding the perfect balance between lavish décor and simple highlights without making the style feel too trendy or flashy. Our minimalist brides have a simpler taste; they prefer subtle and neutrals, accenting organically to create a theme. If you find yourself looking to create a beautiful scene that lights up a room without taking away from the main attraction of the bride and groom, we may just have what you are looking for. Here are a few ways to delicately add your signature touch to your special occasion while keeping it modest, sophisticated and tasteful.
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Modern Boho Meets Classic Elegance - by Anna Delores Photography - via The Perfect Palette

Planning & Inspiration

Wedding Invitation Trends to Set The Tone

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In this new-age world of texting, tweeting, Facebook events, and Evites, brides-to-be may be tempted to skip out on the traditional printed and mailed wedding invitation due to the high cost and lack of time. Yet, even in today’s fast moving and efficient world of technology, sending out an invitation through an email or electronic platform tends to feel impersonal and doesn’t allow you to connect with your guest on the same level. Yet, the wedding industry personals would still like to encourage sticking to traditional paper invitations when it comes to your special day, as doing so not only leads to a positive outcome for both the couple and the guests, but also adds a special touch to the overall feel of your wedding from start to finish.
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Wild Flowers - Beautiful Mason Jar Centerpieces - via Beautiful-Bridal Blogspot

Planning & Inspiration

Repurposing Floral Arrangements from Your Wedding

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You’ve been waiting your whole life for this moment. You’re getting married, and with great celebration comes great planning. First thoughts in the planning process are often the venue, your dream dress and food to impress the guests. Yet with all this in mind, it’s important to remember that your bridal flowers are something to put great thought and design into. They are a treasure to be seen, and a lot of time, planning and budgeting goes into your florals to bring your wedding and theme to life. However, due to the life span of these gentle blossoms and their fleeting beauty, many tend to shy away from grand floral pieces to avoid the guilt or afterthought that your flowers will only have a life span of a few hours. What happens to these radiant beauties after the reception has ended and guests are walking out after they danced the night away? Though their sole purpose is to bring beauty, romance and charm into your wedding day ceremony, pictures and reception, some couples deem it a waste of money that flowers are used only for one night. They end up scaling down the designs they had dreamed of, so as to not feel bad about having large amounts of “wasted money” sitting around.
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Spring Floristry - Rose Filled Pink Tea Pot - via Idei Dekoru

Planning & Inspiration

Garden Tea Party Bridal Shower

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There are many reasons to be excited about planning a bridal shower in the spring. Warmer temps and sunshine means the season’s loveliest flowers are in full bloom. Make the most of spring’s splendor by taking the fête outdoors and hosting a garden tea party bridal shower. Delicate teacups, bountiful bouquets, vintage silverware, delicious sandwiches and desserts start a list of party-prepping details. From the décor to the food, the aim is to create a light atmosphere that is romantic and feminine. Now that you have the shower theme picked out, it’s time to get started. Here are ideas to guarantee that your bride has the loveliest afternoon bonding with her dearest friends over tea and shortbread cookies.
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