October 2012 Blog Posts (109)

Bathsheba picnic unique rock formations from an ancient coral reef make for a protected cove with the backdrop of rolling hills and gullies. Catch this blissful spot at low tide when mineral pools form and you have yourself the perfect for a secluded, beach picnic a deux.

Akin to a Castle tucked away in a hidden forest mahogany tree high up on a hill, with breathtaking…

Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet Sixteens, and Quinceaneras are all events celebrating children entering the next chapter of their lives. From this point forward, they are to be recognized as adults, and they are expected to conduct their daily lives as such along with all the responsibilities that come with getting older. Of course, what better way to celebrate any occasion that throwing a huge party amongst the company of family, friends, good food, and music? While there…

How to get your marriage license in New York City

All the important stuff you need to know before going to get your marriage license before getting married in Central Park, or any other place in New York City.

City Clerk's Office is at 141 Worth…

Your wedding in Italy in a gorgeous resort immersed in the countryside just 15 km from the historical town of Orvieto to hire in Exclusive for you and your guests to have a great wedding in Orvieto.

Just 15 Km from the town the venue consists of structures, which have accommodation, restaurant with view, belvedere and swimming pool.

The resort combines traditional and modern making the most of modern facilities thus enabling your stay to be completely relaxing…

                                                           Photo Credit: Ruffled

I can’t think of one single group of people that does not celebrate their holidays, special occasions or just the family getting together with a great meal. Food will always bring people together and make everyone happy. When it comes to your wedding reception your guests are expecting a…

DO YOU HAVE THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS BRIDAL PARTY?

Does your bridal party consist of a cast of characters with lots of personality?  Does it include a comedian, a drama queen and a diva?  MTV is searching for fun bridal parties for a new documentary.  If you think your crew is entertaining and appears to be between 18 – 28 years of age, please email your contact info, a group photo and a VIDEO introducing each of your bridal party members to…

Has anyone ever received an abrupt attitude when calling a venue to get information on having their reception at their facility? I did and wanted to share. The "Hill" in Hudson, New York. She sounded as though I got her out of bed. I was calling for my cousin who is getting married...she was looking for a fall wedding - preferably. But, would have gone into the winter or changed the day (Sat., Sun., or Friday evening). The woman hung up the phone before I could even ask about other…

I love fashion. I also love weddings! I find them peaceful, serene, innocent and just beautiful from start to finish. Being in the fashion industry now, I see so many things that I would have done differently for my own wedding that I just didn't know about. I was stressed and in a hurry which kept me from enjoying my special day. So , I came up with a few ways to…

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true "penitentiary," a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious criminals, including bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton and Al…

While menswear doesn't often take the spotlight, there are important design trends subtly working behind the scenes to make our men look just as stylish and refined as we brides on the big day. Just like ladies' wear, trends come and go for men, and this year, a few fads faded in place of more updated looks.

Here are three fads that faded for menswear this year: (May they rest in…

This week is Bridal Market in NYC.  It’s a pleasure to be invited to so many shows and swanky parties.  During Market you get to see the designer’s line for 2013 up close and personal.  This is your chance to see the latest trends for the upcoming year.  As many shows as I get invited to, I choose not blog about what I've seen because fashion is not my strong suit.  I…

Around the globe couples celebrate their unions with a wedding dance of some sort. Most religions, with the exception of those who still frown upon dancing, have some sort of wedding dance that is a part of this joyous event or the celebration of this event. This is much more than a simple dance. It is the dance that will begin your life as husband and wife. For this…

There are many things that can go wrong when one is shopping for a wedding gown. Here are some guidelines that will come in handy as you're buying your wedding gown:



1. Set up a budget. Today, buying a wedding gown offers you a great deal of choices. Know your budget, and don't try out such wedding gowns that are out of your budget as you will only let…

In today's Coffee Break, the gals from Robbins Brothers (Tracey & Shulie) discuss the tell-tale signs of knowing when they met "the one." So... How did YOU know?

http://youtu.be/e0Da2gAzvXo

Never assume you have the wedding reception venue retained unless you have a written contract. At the very least, you must make sure the following things are part of your contract.



Everything that you agree on verbally should become part of the contract between you and your wedding reception venue.



The exact date of your wedding day. The exact…

Dreaming of having the perfect wedding is what every bride and groom wish for and why wouldn't they with all the time and effort they put into the preparations. Wedding plans and what goes on behind the scenes is very time consuming. Things like ordering…

A sweet couple came through our chapel on October 8th, 2012 by the name of Montoya. Beautiful bride and handsome sir, they had a wonderful small wedding ceremony at midday. Below are some photos from this gorgeous day.…

We know that Blake Lively is well-known for her impressive acting skills in the famed TV show, Gossip Girl. As the stylish and gorgeous Serena Van der Woodseen, Blake has attracted many followers in the entertainment and fashion industry. No wonder she became even more popular after marrying Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds.



Many fashion enthusiasts, especially those who are active tastemakers in the wedding industry, offered guesswork on Blake’s wedding gown. There…