Connecticut Wedding Planner | Reflecting on a Spectacular 2011

image by blue diamond photography

As we ring in the new year and toast to all the excitement, splendid couples, beautiful weddings, wonderful venues, amazing colleagues and all that 2012 has in store for us, we also take a few moments to honor an incredible 2011. 

We were pushed and challenged to expand our creativity, to explore and design in new locations, and to set the bar that much higher and then some.  We, along with our clients, braved snow (at the beginning of the season and the end!), torrential rains, extreme heat, a hurricane, some of the most glorious of weather days and more.  We grew our team, yet again and broadened our talented network of vendors and colleagues, allowing our clients fetes to be that much more fabulous!  And we met amazing couples, who welcomed us into their fold, gave us the opportunity to play such intimate roles in their lives - their wedding day, and who leave us with fond memories, in the same way we hoped we were able to do for them. 

Here is just a small look back at our year:



Images by: Stacey Ilyse Photography, E. Broderick Photography, Iris Photography, Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck, Leslie Dumke Photography, Blue Diamond Photography, Alternate Angles, Steve Depino, Alissa Dinneen Photography, Studio 1923, Justin & Mary, and Alissa Keane Photography

Congratulations to our 2011 clients and couples:
Alissa and John
Karri and Chris
Anna and Justin
Amanda and Sasha
Meghan and Glen
Brie and Matthew
Laura and Jeff
Caity and Matt
Heidi and Al
Judy's Birthday Party
Hillary and Rory
Stephanie and Matt
Lara and Robby
Alicia and Steve
Liz and Fred
Amy and David
Lila and Paul
Shawn's 40th Bash

Here's to 2011!

The Knot - Best of Weddings 2011

Receiving this email was music to our ears!

Brides Voted, YOU WON!

Congratulations! Thousands of brides reviewed their wedding vendors and you were voted a Best of Weddings Pick!

Thank you all so much for choosing Sixpence For Your Shoe, as a knot, best of weddings winner for the second year in a row! We are thrilled and honored.

We have an incredible lineup of clients, with beautiful venues and wonderful vendors, and we can not wait to see 2011 unfold. Stay tuned to our blog to follow along.

2011 La Bella Bride Magazine

Today, we were thrilled at the arrival of a box full of the 2011 La Bella Bride Magazines! Over the summer we collaborated with Jane from Just for You Weddings to recreate and expand on two client tablescapes for inclusion in this year's issue. With our designs, the gorgeous flowers from Jane, rentals from Party Rental, LTD and Wildflower Linens and picture perfect photography by Sara Zarrella, we couldn't be more pleased to see it in print!




Multiple heightened abundant blooms of hydrangea, orchids, and garden roses sitting on a variety of shapely tall and low mercury glass containers admidst jewel-accented candle holders grace a layering of aloe-colored runners and an ivory Irish Linen. Softly draped champagne chair covers, green patterned china, tinted stemware, and a hemp napkin ring, adorned with a broach detail add a natural yet glamourous accent to the overall table design.



Nautically inspired with a touch of whimpy: royal blue and white striped linen, golden yellow chargers, cranberry-splashed champagne and polka dotted accents. Varied height arrangements in rich colors atop banana-leaf-lined glass cylinders surround a large arrangement of soft sand, driftwood, and wind blown sea grasses.

2010 - An Incredible Year in Review!

2010 was an incredible year - starting with our first client's wedding the first weekend in January, and ending the year in mid-November. We had a wonderul time working with all of our clients to design their dream weddings. It was a year of growth, challenges, reflection and new friendships.

2010 was a milestone year for Sixpence For Your Shoe, representing our fifth year in the wedding business, working with some of the same amazing vendors this year, as we had when we first began. We feel honored to be among such an incredibly talented pool of wedding professionals in Southern New England.

In 2010, we were delighted to see our work featured in print at La Bella Bride Magazine and Connecticut Bride and online at Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Prepare to Wed, and Brides.com. Sixpence For Your Shoe was also recognized as a "The Knot, Best of Weddings 2010 Winner"

We are looking forward to 2011 with another year's worth of fantastic clients, beautiful weddings, and creative challenges. We hope you follow along with us in our journey! But before we celebrate 2011, we would like to toast to our 2010 clients on their marriages. See below for a recap of all of our 2010 weddings!

January


photography credit - Sixpence For Your Shoe


photography credit - Eileen Broderick Photography


February


photography credit - Yang Photo and Jamie Collins Photo


May


photography credit - Iris Photography


photography credit - Orchard Cove Photography


photography credit - Erik Maziarz for Carla Ten Eyck Photography


June


photography credit - Iris Photography


photography credit - Jonathan Canlas Photography


photography credit - Brian Khang


photography credit - Studio 1923


July


photography credit - Val McCormick Photography


photography credit - Bruce Plotkin Photography

August


Maya and Paul - The Waterview (Coming Soon)
photography by Studio Foto


September


photography credit - Stacey Ilyse Photography


photography credit - Studio 1923


October


photography credit - Amanda Tedeschi Photography


photography credit - Carla Ten Eyck, Grazier Photography, JAG Studios


November


photography credit - Dolce Photography

2011 Deserving Couple Wedding Giveaway

Sixpence For Your Shoe has teamed up with Jessica’s Country Flowers and an amazing entourage of New England Vendors to offer two deserving couples the dream wedding of a lifetime. Two teams of vendors have been assembled and we are seeking couples who are the most deserving of this amazing offer.

What makes a deserving couple most highly considered, you ask? We are seeking entries from Southern New England couples who have overcome obstacles, suffered hardships, and faced incredible challenges, yet, find a way to give back to the community and the world. Couples who see the positive in the face of adversity, who make lemons out of lemonade and who always consider the glass half full! Is this you?

To enter, head over to Jessica’s Country Flowers and fill out the contact form. In the “additional comments” section, make sure to tell our team all about you (or the friend/family member you are referring) and why you feel like you need this wedding and are most deserving.

The first talented group includes Jessica’s Country Flowers, Justin & Mary Marantz, Details Wedding & Party Planning, Stonington Paperie, Lovely Cake, and The White Dress by the Shore.

The second group of vendors participating Jessica’s Country Flowers, Steve Depino Photography, Sixpence For Your Shoe, Paper Olive, Toria Dolce Fine Desserts, The Plumed Serpent.

From the list of applications we have already received, we have narrowed the field to three couples. We are still considering applications, so do not hesitate to contact us!

A Look Back - 2009 in Review

2009 was another spectacular year for Sixpence For Your Shoe. We had so many wonderful clients, worked with so many incredibly talented industry professionals and of course, had so much fun. Lindsay and I want to offer congratulations once more to all of our 2009 clients on their marriages and beautiful wedding days. We feel so honored to have shared such a special part of your journey to happily ever after. Wishing you all the happiness in love, in life, in marriage together!

May
Marjan and Matthew, Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park, photography by The Becker

June
Michelle and Ryan, Private Estate (The Fox Run Farm), photography by Troy Photography
Shelby and Ryan, Westover School, photography by Eileen Broderick Photography
Kara and Andrew, Guilford Yacht Club, photography by Vicki Souza Photography
Liz and Geoff, Seamen's Inn, photography by Robert and Kathleen Photographers
Meghan and Charlie, Wachusett Village Inn, photography by Michael J Charles Photography

August
Jen and Charles, Hartford Marriott, photography by Stelcar Photography
Cindy and Jared, The Waterview, photography by Erin Keirnan
Melissa and Evan, Temple Shaaray Tefila, photography by Dave Robbins Photography

September
Amanda and Kyle, Saltwater Farm Vineyard, photography by Creative Image Collections
Liz and Garry, The Quinnipiak Club, photography by Alissa Dinneen

October
Marnie and David, The Burr Homestead, photography by Marlin Munoz Photography
Amie and Tyler, The Guilford Yacht Club, photography by Troy Photography

December
Christine and Matthew, Trumbull Kitchen, photography by Leslie Dumke

Thank you all for making 2009 so wonderful! We are looking forward to another great year in 2010!

Salutations new website!

Talia and I are thrilled to announce our flashy new site is *finally* up and running! The redesign was a lengthy process, but in the end it was well worth the wait.

Please take a peak:

http://www.sixpenceevents.com/

Yay!
Lindsay

Excitement on the horizon for Sixpence!

So this image above may not mean too much to you, but we are over the moon
for our new logo and have some more excitement which lies on the horizon!

Stay tuned for our big announcement soon!

Tweet, Tweet!

Sixpence For Your Shoe has joined the ranks of many and is so excited to be noting our ongoings on Twitter.

Friends, Clients, Colleagues alike... we would love it if you followed us HERE

Drop a comment to us below with your name and we will follow you too!

LaBella Bride Magazine - Newport Wedding Showcase

This weekend Sixpence For Your Shoe will be heading to Newport for the La Bella Bride Magazine's, Newport Wedding Showcase. There will be so many incredible and well respected vendors in the biz there, so for any bride's and grooms still searching for just the right vendor, head to Newport and you just might find what you are looking for.

Here are the details!

PREMIERE WEDDING SHOWCASE Details:

Sunday Jan. 11, 2009 11am-5:30pm

Bridal Salon - with Wedding Professional Booths and Seminars - Several Opportunities to Participate in Mini-Workshops Hosted by Key Wedding Professionals (Priority Seating)

Invitation to Saturday night free appetizer party to networking one on one with wedding professionals and/or you can book yourself a spa getway package at the Hotel Viking or just an overnight room!

Special Prize Giveaways including a 7 day stay on Sandals Resort, land only package!!!!!

Grooms’ Lounge

FASHION SOIREE Fashion Show


We hope to see you there!

A look back at 2008

Lindsay and I want to offer congratulations once more to all of our 2008 clients on their marriages and beautiful wedding days. We feel so honored to have worked with all of you, such wonderful people we have met and become friends with. Wishing you all the happiness in love, in life, in marriage together! Remain friends always!

or a direct link to the slideshow HERE

January
Leslie and Chris - The Fox Hill Inn, photography by A Taylored Picture

February
Jennifer and Thomas - Water's Edge Resort and Spa, photography by Annandale Photography

May
Amy and Jeremy - Farmington Club, photography by Jake Koteen
Coleen and Jon - Eolia Mansion, photography by Dru Nadler
Jacky and Ben - Branford House Mansion, photography by Steve Depino, guest appearance by Carla Ten Eyck

June
Lindsey and Doug - Inn at Longshore, photography by Dreamscape Photography
Larissa and Garrett - Pavillion at Rocky Neck, photography by Carla Ten Eyck
Kate and Mark - Lord Thomposon Manor, photography by Troy Photography

July
Samira and Patrick - Racebrook Country Club, photography by Carla Ten Eyck
Katy and Alex - Country Club of Darien, photography by Jerome Braga, Studio 1923

August
Jessica and Davide - Gelston House, photography by Steve Depino
Eileen and Nate - Wadsworth Atheneum and Bond Ballroom, photography by Rich Esposito, RE Photo Design

September
Andrew and Karen - Candlewood Inn, photography by Jerome Braga, Studio 1923
Nicole and Patrick - Water's Edge Resort and Spa, photography by MS photography
Heather and Jason - Lord Thompson Manor, photography by Sam Chinigo

October
LouWanda and Mike - Eolia Mansion, photography by Megan LaBarbera
Jen and Will - Guilford Yacht Club, photography by Leslie Dumke
Claudia and Scott - Villa Rosa, photography by Jerome Braga, Studio 1923, assisted by NoDo Photography

December
Lori and William - Silas Robbins House, photograhy by Dolce Photography

Pretty in ... Purple! - Sixpence For Your Shoe in La Bella Bride Magazine

When Lindsay and I received a call from the lovely Katina at La Bella Bride Magazine to participate in a photo shoot for the 2009 issue, we were ecstatic. Ecstatic both to have our work showcased in such a highly regarded magazine, as well as ecstatic to be so well respected at what we do to even be asked.

On a cool damp morning in July, we drove up to the Winvian resort to begin the set-ups for our 9 am shoot. We choose the most incredible patio location, overlooking the rolling lawn behind the resort's country barn. The fog was still fairly heavy in the background.

We asked floral designer extraordinaire, Tony from Datura, a Modern Garden to help us create the vision. Tony and Kat, his right hand lady, GOT IT! Just see for yourself:

Sweet Sophistication - Vintage toile in a country setting, juxtaposed by a majestic garden cresent with three Moroccan-style lanterns. A rich palette of amethyst, lilac & cantaloupe are grounded to the landscape by the natural elements of chocolate brown. Lacey textures of the orchids, mimicking the pattern of the toile, adding an air of elegance to the scalloped china, gold leafed flatware and antique stemware.

A special thank you to Jocelyn Filley who took the beautiful photographs for our shoot, and Rentals Unlimited who provided our tables, chairs, underlay, napkins and napkin rings, and flatware.

The 2009 Issue of LaBella Bride Magazine is on newstands this week! Pick up your copy today as it is chock full of fabulous ideas and beautiful pictures.

Katina, thank you so much for including us!

Sixpence For Your Shoe Chosen by Style Me Pretty!

Taking bow, thank you, thank you!!

Talia and I are thrilled to announce that Sixpence For Your Shoe has been chosen to be featured in Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book of Vendors for Hartford, Connecticut. We were first rung up by Abby and Michelle back in June and are just ecstatic to *finally* have our name listed with those in the industry whom we admire most. Being considered a "Best Wedding Vendor" is such an honor for us, as we are head over heels in love with our business and everything weddings.

Style Me Pretty (could the name be any cuter??) is hands down, the best wedding blog out there. It is chock filled chic ideas and inspiration, swoonworthy featured weddings of all kinds and budgets and fabulous projects to try at home. We continuously draw up on this site for daily injections of creativity and also pass it on to our girls (and guys!) as well. It is seriously pretty is as pretty does.

Thanks so much ladies, we can't thank you enough!

Cheers!
Lindsay and Talia

Exciting News!

Lindsay and I were invited to participate in a photo shoot for the fabulous La Bella Bride Magazine which took place just this week at the gorgeous The Winvian Resort. If anyone is interested in a truly posh little get-away, check this incredible place out!

While you are going to have to wait to see the details of our shoot in the next issue, which comes out around New Years, I will say that we had an absolute blast pulling ideas together and working with the uber-talented Tony at Datura, A Modern Garden. If you are the creative type, and looking for an out-of-the-box florist, he is definitely your guy!

So stayed tuned, we will be back to share pics in December!