Connecticut Wedding Planner: Christina and Chris wed at Dolphin Cove Marina

In a boots and boat shoes, beachy western sort of fete, Christina and Chris wed at her family’s community yacht club, Dolphin Cove Marina.  From the first time we met, we knew this would be spectacular.  Christina’s ideas were well solidified from nearly our first meeting, playing on coral and sea blue with vibrant navy and orange as accents.  In the desire to keep their wedding intimate, personal, and downright fun, details were infused throughout to conjure memories of home, youth and festivity.

We want to send a huge shout out to Carla Ten Eyck for providing Christina and Chris with these incredible images from their wedding, affording us the ability to retell their story by sharing them with us, and hands down, being the perfect fit for Christina and Chris!  She nailed it! 
 
As guests arrived for the ceremony, they were greeted with pashminas to warm chilled shoulders, offered to leave their shoes and set their feet in the grass with a shoe-check station, and offered a pre-ceremony beverage.  A family friend married the couple under a seaside arbor, crafted by Christina's mother!!, complemented by modern tunes played via a classic string ensemble.

Following the ceremony, the newlyweds took a quick jaunt on Christina’s family boat – Grace, which had been adorned with yachting flags translating to “Just Married.”

Christina and Chris’s focus was to deliver to their guests an upscale clambake experience that combined classic New England fare and Texas down-home bbq, representing each of their upbringings.   The perfect fit was found with the incredible talents of the team at Outdoor Cookers!   From the raw bar to the pulled pork sliders, the cocktail hour was a hit, as guests played croquet and corn hole, sipped cocktails through colorful silly straws and mingled about.  Nautical touches in the rope knots on the cocktail tables and a beer bar in a small wooden dinghy added to the fun.  



Once inside the Pavilion which gives the appearance of the interior of an old wooden boat, lanterns were strung, with table images attached, each a carefully crafted cut out of meaningful aspects of Christina and Chris as a couple.  The tables were dressed with an aquatic themed linen and runner, pale blue irish linen napkins and buckets of goodies for the meal which would be served.  The flowers were the perfect pop of color and texture to bring out the table top decor.  Christina spent countless hours ensuring the details and personal touches tied seamlessly together, hand crafting and cutting the table numbers, and sourcing much of the decor including the blue buckets of goodies, the guest napkins, the silly straws with little flags, herself!

Guests helped themselves to custom lobster bibs with the C&C logo on them, one which was repeated from the invitations through the reception details, adding the cohesiveness to the entire event.  The dessert bar carried the theme of classic New England treats with homespun touches, peach cobblers, cookies, and a mini two tiered carrot wedding cake that guests could not wait to try!

The bridal party delighted guests with an unexpected line dance, having everyone on their feet cheering.  The toasts by both fathers, as well as the friends, were sweet and sentimental, humorous and upbeat and just about perfect.  Guests danced and danced the night away leaving everyone with unforgettable memories of Christina and Chris’s wedding celebration.



We were honored to be chosen to coordinate Christina and Chris's wedding, to carry out their vision and to have the immense pleasure of getting to know them and their families.  We wish them the very very best.

If you haven't already seen, Christina and Chris's wedding was also featured on Style Me Pretty and you can check out more images HERE!

xoxo,
Talia, Lindsay, & Nicole

Fabulous Fete Fruitioners:

Wedding Coordination:  Sixpence For Your Shoe
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Catering: Outdoor Cookers
Ceremony Musicians: Millennium Music
Reception Musicians: One Step Ahead Band
Stationery: Erica Keuter Designs
Floral: Lisa Eisman-Salley
Makeup: Donna Puma
Justice of the Peace: Amy Bien

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Lila and Paul wed at Eolia Mansion

Lila and Paul (PJ as affectionately known to his family and friends) were married on a sun drenched fall day amidst a "Springtime in the French Countryside" Inspired Fete. The gathering of family and friends, the decor elements which infused the meaning of people who share their lives with them, and a nod to time traveled, well loved details brought together the intimate nature of Lila and Paul's celebration.

For Lila, a petite bride with a grande personality and impeccable taste, her wedding was a chance to leave the rigor of her intense day job behind, even if just for a day, and embrace her softer side. Paul, her strapping groom, always by her side, always looking to provide thoughts on design preferences, and absolutely adoring of Lila, is the best compliment a bride could ask for! As a couple and our clients, we felt a tremendous honor to share in their planning journey and wedding day.

Lila's wedding vision was built upon and inspired by her love of a blue and white Toile de Jouy linen from early on, and it proved to be the foundation for the entire event design. The backdrop for the wedding, the insanely gorgeous, seaside Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park, and its adjoining gardens served as the perfect location to create the French Inspired Design.

A special thank you to Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck for capturing all of these incredible images from Lila and Paul's spectacular wedding day.



The afternoon setting sun created a warm buttery glow for Lila and Paul to marry, in front of the Pergola in the gardens along side the mansion. As guests warmed their shoulder's with a pink pashmina and sipped a Hot Toddy, Lila processed to no more fitting of a song than "Here Comes The Sun" by the Beatles, which was followed by a personalized and sentimental marriage ceremony. The flower girls handed out scented satchels of lavender for tossing. 



Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the tented patio overlooking the lawn and calm waters of Long Island Sound, where Lila and Paul were then introduced to share their first dance and to be celebrated in toasts. Escort Cards were strung from aged shutters, each holding a vintage key.

Inside the mansion, guests were treated to flickering candlelight and shelves dressed with generations of family pictures, delicate china, and worn hardcover books. The tables were set with the blue toile linens and soft, fluttery, and feminine florals, loosely arranged and in full bloom, which gave the appearance of being freshly selected right from the garden. The tabletops were accented with gold chargers, gold rimmed china, and peach toned menu cards describing the exciting meal guests were about to receive. Rather than a French style dinner service as one would anticipate given the wedding design, Lila and Paul had a surprise in store. Family and friends were delighted with a nontraditional Brazilian Style Dinner service, where meats were butlered and family style side dishes were abundant.

Post dinner, guests danced the night away under the tent, and only took a break to embrace their playful side as they hopped in the photo booth, sipped coffee and tea, or enjoyed the most delicious apple cobbler and wedding cake. The night was complete as mini cupcakes in little gold boxes, tiered on floral china patterned cake plates were displayed as take home treats. The perfectly sweet ending to a lovable and oh so sweet couple's wedding!




Lila and Paul - much love and joy for a wonderful marriage and continued happiness together!

xoxo,
Talia, Lindsay, and Nicole

p.s. - If you haven't already seen this gorgeous wedding on Style Me Pretty, head over there to see it now! 

Fabulous Fete Fruitioners:
Event Design, Coordination, and Day-of Stationery: Sixpence For Your Shoe
Venue: Eolia, The Mansion at Harkness State Park
Caterer: Cloud Nine Catering
Photography: Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck
Flowers: Sharon Elizabeth Flowers
Musicians: Mike Connolly Sound Productions
Bridal Styling: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Cupcake Favors: Sugarbelle Cakes
Linens: Party Rental, LTD, Cloth Connection
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Dress: Lea Ann Belter purchased at the Plumed Serpent Bridal

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Lara and Robby's Fall Celebration at Saltwater Farm Vineyard

On the stunning fall day of September 24th last year, we found ourselves again at one of our favorite venues, Saltwater Farm Vineyard, for the marriage and wedding celebration of Lara and Robby.  When we first sat down with Lara and Robby we fell in love with their idea and vision to convert the modern and streamlined hanger space into a warm, inviting and feminine atmosphere, lending subtle nods to their love of travel in south Asia.  We worked together to put ideas using blush, peach, and creams offset by a warm toffee brown, angular willow branches and statement Phalaenopsis orchids.   

A special thanks to Steve Depino who captured Lara and Robby's wedding in pictures and provided all of the images within this post.

Lara and the ladies readied in the bridal suite overlooking the vineyard.  In late September, the view is spectacular with the grape filled overflowing vines, the views of Wequetequok Cove, and the color of the trees in the distance just starting to show signs of fall.  Robby and the men arrived downstairs to some pre-wedding wine tasting, before showing off their own style (hot pink socks you say!) and we then made our way outside for a first sighting.  



The ceremony was held between the vines, with the vineyard's archway dressed drooling in phal orchids, ever so artistically arranged and presented by our friend Yumiko at Hana Floral Design.  The girls bouquets were soft and fluttery with ivory, cream, and pale pinks, complimenting their dresses.  The ceremony itself was sweet and personal, with endearing notes of love and witty metaphors of their relationship's history and it's future.

Following the ceremony, guests were greeted to a lively cocktail hour on the patio of the vineyard, with tables dressed in peach and toffee, light music playing in the background and savory bites from A Thyme to Cook.  



The evening transitioned into the converted hanger space where guests were met with a warm glowing reception, peach lamour dressed tables, toffee lamour napkins each accented with a phal orchid and menu card, gold accents in the statement Saturn Chargers and chivari reception chairs, and completed with a mix of high and low centerpieces beautifully designed by Yumiko and her team.

The mood of the reception was family focused and sentimental.  The speeches by family members including Lara and Robby's parents and Lara's sister spoke volumes on the importance of how family has shaped their lives, and how their education and their life experiences created such a strong foundation for Lara and Robby to build upon as a married couple.  Not without some humor in both the speeches and the photo montage which followed, the emotion was very high.

Following dinner, the dance floor was a sea of activity under the spell of The Park Avenue Band from Hank Lane.  While many guests danced the night away other retreated up to the loft area to relax in the lounge created by Ryan Designs.



In the end, Lara and Robby created a celebration for guests which was unforgettable, personal and unique.  We were thrilled to be a part of it all and wish them both a very full and happy married life together.


Fabulous Fete Fruitioners:

Event Design, Coordination, and Stationery: Sixpence For Your Shoe
Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Photography: Steve Depino
Caterer: A Thyme To Cook
Florist: Hana Floral Design
Ceremony Music: Millennium Music
Reception Music: Hank Lane
Videography: Silver City Sound
Wedding Gown: Vera Wang
Styling: Jennie Fresa and Naomi Martinez Salon
Lounge: Ryan Designs
Rentals: Party Rental, LTD, Cloth Connection via Sixpence For Your Shoe

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Liz and Fred's Lakeside Private Estate Wedding

Just last summer, Liz called Sixpence to inquire about our services a mere three months before her wedding.  Ever the organized bride, with so much passion and so much energy, Liz could not be more excited to tell us all about her plans to marry Fred on Fred's family property in central Connecticut.  Much was planned and so many special touches arranged, although Liz and Fred were seeking our guidance to pull all of the final details together for their Sperry-tented, lakeside, at-home wedding.

We had the wonderful opportunity to work with some of our favorite vendors, and also meet some new who have also become new favorites (love that!) all while bringing Liz and Fred's understated, farm-to-table, romantic dinner-by-the-lake wedding to life. The wedding day weather could not have been more perfect for mid-October with sun and mid-seventy degree temps, and a night which brought crispness and the smells of the fall outdoors. 

A special thank you to Bob Young at Blue Diamond Photography, who was so wonderful to work with, and so nice to share his stunning images with us to blog!

Liz and the ladies readied for the wedding at the Inn at Middletown after having their hair and makeup done at Iron Scissors.  Liz was radiant in Olivia, by Watters, the creamy color was perfect and soft against her complexion, and the floral detailing was delicate and feminine, complimenting the natural setting for the wedding reception.  The girls carried bouquets in pale tones of fall colors, and the statement church arrangements were magnificent, all created by a dear family friend, Maria, who just happened to also be Fred's family's next door neighbor.  The ceremony was held in the Chapel at Wesleyan, which was meaningful to the bride and groom, and a nod to their long standing ties with the school.  A string quartet played and the Very Reverend Peter Moore Officiated.  




Following the ceremony, guests were welcomed to the residence, and greeted by a lively cocktail hour with eclectic music by one of our favorite duos, Judy and Mark, delicious bites from A Thyme To Cook who were incredible from start to finish - as they always are, a little lakeside fishing, and details with a rustic and whimsical nod.

The reception tent was polished with long rectangular tables, in crisp white linen, with navy and burlap runners.  Atop the runners sat varied height candles on cut wood slices, ones which Fred personally cut, and mixed with potted herbs to play off the natural setting and Liz and Fred's love of cooking and good eats!  To start the reception, Fred's father couldn't have been more excited to welcome everyone to his home and then sing Du, Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen, a German tune which was very touching.  The Happening band delighted guests with a packed floor all evening, except for the break in the action to witness the fireworks display.  Later in the evening, a bonfire was lit, guests enjoyed s'mores while recalling old stories and a few even chose to partake in a moonlight swim!  It was the perfect end to Liz and Fred's wedding day!






Fabulous Fete Fruitioners:

Event Coordination:  Sixpence For Your Shoe
Catering: A Thyme To Cook
Photography: Blue Diamond Photography
Hair and Makeup Stylists: Iron Scissors
Officiant: The Very Reverend Peter Moore
Ceremony Location: The Chapel at Wesleyan
Cocktail Music: Judy and Mark, Mandolin Duo
Reception Music: The Happening
Florist: Maria Holzburg
Cake and Cupcakes: Fusion Bakery
Tent: Sperry Tents
Rentals: Party Rental Ltd. and Connecticut Rental Center
Transportation: Liberty Limousine and Premier Limo

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Hillary and Rory's Sperry Tented Private Estate Wedding

On a chilly night last winter, Hillary and her dad, Tom came to meet with us to discuss Hillary's dream of a wedding on the property of her parents' Bed and Breakfast in Suffield, Kingsfield Bed and Breakfast.  With it's rolling hills, fountained ponds, history and charm, it was an incredible backdrop for Hillary's wedding to her prince charming, Rory. 

Eileen Broderick Photography was on hand all day to capture Hillary and Rory's wedding and provided all of the images within this post.

On the morning of the wedding, Hillary and the ladies (and there were lots of lovely ladies) all readied at the Bed and Breakfast with the assistance of the girls from Dana Bartone Salon.  Hillary wore an off white lace sheath gown and worked with her seamstress to add a pale peach rouched bustline and dramatic bowed back.  The maids and usherettes wore dresses of their choice in three shades of blue from J. Crew.  The guys also donned J.Crew, looking ever so dapper, in their striped blue ties. 



The ceremony was held in an intimate grove of trees overlooking the setting sun and one of the propery's ponds.  Ribbons of pale ivory, blush, and peach hung from the trees and blew in the gentle breeze.  Millenniumm Music played, as guests were treated to lavender iced tea and fresh lemonade in their way to their seats.  Guests fanned themselves in the August heat with two sided fan programs we created to tie in with the overall wedding decor.  In keeping the ceremony personalized, one family friend married the couple and another sang.  As the ceremony ended, a tease of fireworks filled the sky and Hillary and Rory exited followed by their bridal party.   



Together, Hillary, Tom, Lindsay and I worked to design a French Country inspired wedding reception, beautiful and welcoming, unique in details and complimentary to property.   Post ceremony, guests made their way to the stone walled garden area behind the Inn and were greeted by the delightful staff and incredible hors d'oeuvres display of Emily's Catering. 


Under the soaring Sperry Tent, white lanterns hung, while we dressed the tables in Blue Etoile, Silver chargers, personalized menus in cornflower blue and lavendar and the florals, all provided by The Growth Company, were in ivory, green and blue, set in Vermont styled Ceramic Pots.  We added gold toned framed table numbers.  The table numbers matched in style to the "escort card wall" we created and hung gold frames from, directly guests to their tables. 


Following dinner, Hillary and Rory cut their wedding cake, a surprise design from Hillary's dad Tom, provided by Classic Cakes. The momument on top is the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, a location particularly special to Hillary and Rory.  Just before the rain began to fall, we moved guests outside of the tent to watch the most incredible fireworks display, provided by Atlas Productions.  Then, guests danced the night away to tunes played by The XRAYS, a Burlington, VT based band who also played at Hillary's brother's wedding. 



Hillary, Rory, and Tom, thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to bring your vision to life on your gorgeous property.  It was a spectacular day, filled with wonderful memories, and we were thrilled to be a part of it.  Hillary and Rory, we wish you many years of love and happiness in marriage and hope that you always look fondly back upon your wedding day as the beginning of your lives together as one.

Cheers,
Talia, Lindsay, Rachel and Nicole 

Fabulous Fete Fruitioners:

Wedding Planning, Event Design, and Day-of Stationery: Sixpence For Your Shoe
Catering: Emily's Catering
Photography: Eileen Broderick Photography
Hair and Makeup: Dana Bartone Salon
Tent: Sperry Tent
Rentals: Party Rental, LTD
Florist: The Growth Company
Music: Millenniumm Music, The XRAYS
Fireworks: Atlas Productions
Wedding Cake: Classic Cakes

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Congratulations Lila and Paul!

Today we are excited to be celebrating Lila and Paul's wedding at one of our favorite venues, Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park!  It is such a gorgeous location, the weather couldn't be more spectacular and the details are going to be divine.  We have been working with Lila and Paul, a wonderful team of vendors to create their whimsical and eclectic French Hobo wedding and can not wait to see it all live and share in their incredible day.

Be sure to check back for the photos - the wedding is being captured by Katie Slater and they will definitely dazzle!

Cheers!
Talia

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Congratulations Liz and Fred!

 

Just three short months ago, we began our adventure with Liz and Fred and their vision for a natural, organic, and fresh, "Farm to Table" styled wedding on Fred's parent's sun-drenched, pond-side, private property in Middletown.  They pulled together some of the best of the best vendors in the industry, including one of our personal favorites, A Thyme To Cook, to bring their wedding to life and we can't wait to be there and be a part of it all!

Be sure to come back soon to see the pictures! 

Congratulations Lara and Robby

Today is Lara and Robby's wedding at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington.  We first met last December the week before Christmas, and it was certain that love was in the air.  They are sweet and kind and planning their wedding has been a joy with each of them.  Lara and Robby, as well as all of their guests have travelled from out of state to celebrate their marriage.  While this morning is a little dark and gray, the vineyard's Hanger space will be transformed into a warm and sophisticated setting, featuring peach, gold, and copper, combined with white and ivory florals. 

Check back in for pictures after the wedding! 

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Amanda and Sasha's Sleek and Modern Saltwater Farm Vineyard Wedding!

Fashion forward, totally modern, and downright stylish, Amanda wed her laid back, witty and super handsome groom Sasha on one of the most incredibly beautiful May days.  For nearly a year and a half, we worked with Amanda, in between her hectic business travel and intense MBA program, along with her absolutely adoring mother, Paulette to plan Amanda and Sasha's wedding at one of our favorite venues, Saltwater Farm Vineyard.  After visiting some of the most stunning venues that Connecticut has to offer, Amanda fell in love with Saltwater as soon as she walked onto the property and knew that Sasha would just the same.  With it's rustic, yet modern minimalist design, the incredible light which shines through the wall of windows, and the gorgeous grounds, there isn't anything not to love and we used the hanger as our backdrop to plan their navy and taupe wedding.

A special thank you to Jerome and Jen Braga of Studio 1923 who wowed us yet again with their extraordinary ability to capture all that is our clients, their personalities, and the unique aspects of their weddings which make them truly theirs.  They did none other for Amanda and Sasha as well!  

Amanda and the ladies readied in the loft space at Saltwater.  Amanda slipped into her beauty of a Priscilla of Boston gown and the ladies wore striking short frocks in Navy.  Sasha donned a navy suit and paisley patterned tie and the stood waiting to meet his blushing bride in between the vineyard vines.  In keeping with the crisp and modern vibe, Amanda carried oversized callas - a classic and bold statement, and the ladies with bouquets of greens and viburnam. 
 


Before the marriage ceremony in front of their family and friends, Amanda and Sasha gathered with their parents, bridal party, and Rabbi for the Ketubah signing in front of the Fireplace inside the hanger space.   The ceremony within the vines was personal and emotional.  Sasha wore his yarmulke from his childhood and the kiddish cups were ones from each Sasha's family and Amanda's as a gift on her Bat Mitzvah.   The Chuppah was classically beautiful with white draping and large containers of bright green bamboo, greens, bells of Ireland all provided by Marcy and Thom at Dragonfly Event.  Upon the conclusion of the ceremony, the newlyweds exited all smiles! 



The Hanger space of the Vineyard was transformed into a neutral, yet sleek and modern vision with Fruitwood Chivari chairs, a drool-worth textured Stone Faille Linen, reminiscent of the stonework on the fireplace and main bar, and sky high calla lilies stretching into the open space thanks again to Dragonfly Event.  We incorporated metal etched table numbers to balance the exposed metal and railings in the loft space and provided just a touch of whimsy with the wheat grass escort card display, with the cards sitting on Saltwater Farm Vineyard wine corks.  As a tribute to Sasha's father, who has passed, and in honor of the couple's last name, Amanda and Sasha were given Blue Waterford Crystal Toasting Flutes, by Sasha's sister and they were used by the Newlyweds who toasted their guests and remembered Sasha's father.

Guests danced and danced, under the direction of Doug from Power Posse Productions, and then enjoyed a sweet delight of Gelato, on little wooden spoons, custom stamped with Amanda and Sasha's names. 




Amanda and Sasha, we hope your wedding was all you dreamed it could be and more.  Planning with you and your mom Paulette, was always fresh and fun - the balance between honoring tradition and pushing the unconventional brought our creativity and challenged us to be our best.  We wish you all the best and many happy years together!

Cheers,
Talia & Lindsay


Amanda and Sasha's Fabulous Fete Fruitioners

Wedding Design, Planning and Stationery - Sixpence For Your Shoe
Venue - Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Caterer - Coastal Gourmet
Photographer - Studio 1923
Florist - Dragonfly Event
Videographer - Capture It All
Grown - Priscilla of Boston, through the White Dress by the Shore
DJ - Power Posse Productions
Make-up - Friend of the Bride
Hair Styling - Naomi Martinez Salon

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Heidi and Al's Fluttery Blush Nuptials

This spring, I received an inquiry from the absolutely gorgeous, Heidi, who was referred by her photographer, a friend and past client of mine, Alissa Dinneen.  Heidi and her fiance Al, had assembled a wonderful team of talented vendors, including their florist, Jessica's Country Flowers, and were looking for some final design assistance to pull all of their details together and provide all of their wedding day stationery.  

With Heidi and Al's wedding invitation suite as inspiration, we designed ceremony programs, table numbers, escort cards, and complimenting note cards, in their wedding colors of ivory, blush and charcoal.  We worked with Heidi to find the perfect linens for the guest tables in an ecru crinkle taffeta and the accent tables in a blush lamour to compliment their venue, the flowers, and the stationery.  The refined, yet fluttery muted palette fit perfectly with Heidi's vision. 

We loved being a part of Heidi and Al's wedding.  Special thanks to Alissa Dinneen for recommending our services and providing the gorgeous photography and images within this post!

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Anna and Justin's Webb Barn Wedding

Nothing could have made us feel more honored or privileged to meet Anna and Justin just three short months before their wedding day.  When we sat in our studio, the two of them gushing over each other, telling us about their romance, their lives, their paths which lead them to their upcoming wedding, we couldn't help but leap on board, assist them with the remainder of their planning, and bring their wedding to life on a beautiful day in May! 

Anna and Justin's wedding came together with an incredible group of vendors including Justin & Mary who photographed their day as seen from the swoonworthy pictures within this post!

The vision for Anna and Justin's wedding was inspired by the intricacies of their eight year courtship: time traveled, well layered, bohemian décor, with fluttery, feminine and refined tones set amidst a natural setting.

Anna was pure perfection in a Modern Trousseau lace gown which featured a split tulle train and exceptional detailing across the back, while her maids wore ethereal, goddess style mint colored gowns and Grecian hair pieces. Justin and his men sported a classic 1940s look with sleek gray suits and ties, with cheeky Adidas Rod Laver tennis sneakers . Anna carried an aqua blue wrapped bouquet, jeweled with a family heirloom locket, containing pictures of her grandmother, featuring ivory garden roses, white sweet peas, white veronica, dusty miller and white peonies.




Our beautiful couple wed on the grounds of the historic Webb Steven's Museum in a personal ceremony officiated by a family friend. When the skies opened and the rain fell, they remained together, hand in hand, under umbrellas held by their matron of honor, Anna's sister, and best man, Justin's father, and pledged their love to one another forever.





The rustic Webb Barn was completely transformed to reflect a vintage flea-market soiree. The entrance of the barn was flanked by antique french doors with guests names and table numbers written on the beveled glass panes, while draping, hung and side-gathered in the doorway welcomed guests to the jewels within. The back wall of the interior of the barn was decorated majestically with exquisite sunburst mirrors of a variety of shapes and sizes, which in turn reflected the incredible array of silver chandeliers suspended from the rafters. A mix of both round and long tables set with the airiest of pale pink overlay, stacked books and mirrored trays, gold chargers and a myriad of tea-stained, pink and ivory roses in vintage tea-ups and mercury glass created a warm and enchanting dinner party feel. Stacked vintage suitcases, mismatched candlesticks and a type writer guest book upped the eclectic ante. Slip-covered lounge furniture set both indoors and out with an array of scrolled linen and green silk pillows beckoned guests to gather, converse and rest tired toes, while a variety of Moroccan inspired lanterns and mercury glass tea lights were hung from the trees, magically bouncing light about the property. Late night, Anna changed into a peach toned, high waisted, short frock with vintage lace and a sheer neckline, as she danced the night away with her guests.

In keeping with the intimate dinner party vibe, guests dined on a delectable duo plate of filet and sea bass, while the sides were served family style. To appease each and every sweet tooth in the house, Emily's Catering also served a duo plate dessert, of rich flourless chocolate torte and a tiramisu shooter which tasted divine. Justin's cousin crafted the couple's wedding cake, a sweet three tired confection of chocolate and coconut. In a nod to the sweetest type of love, later in the evening, handmade sweet treats were displayed in hand-blown containers with personalized tags and vintage cake stands to tie in with the flea-market typewriter wedding. As guests boarded the school bus shuttles at the end of the celebration, individual bags of warm doughnuts and chocolate milk were offered to make the ride home that much sweeter.




Anna and Justin, thank you so much for being so wonderful, for being so in love and for making everyone around you smile.  You were both complete joy and pleasure and we wish you so much happiness in all that life has in store for you. 

xoxo,

Talia, Lindsay, and Nicole


Anna and Justin's Fabulous Fete Fruitioners include:

Location: Webb Barn
Wedding Planner and Day-of Stationery: Sixpence For Your Shoe
Event Rentals: Sixpence For Your Shoe, via Party Rental, LTD
Wedding Photography: Justin & Mary
Floral Design: Jessica Country Flowers
Caterer: Emily’s Catering
DJ: Rich Gumpert, Powerstation Events
Ceremony Musicians: Millennium Music
Transportation: Durham School Services
Lounge and Decor: Ryan Designs
Maple Kettle Corn: Lamothe’s Sugar House
Make-up: Sandra Downie Beauty
Wedding Dress + Styling: Modern Trousseau + The White Dress by The Shore
Sweets Table: Cookies Creatives by Jennifer
Calligraphy: Dancing Pen Calligraphy
Paper Suite: Stonington Design+Paperie; Intima Press
Officiant: Michael O’Loughlin
Bride’s Necklace: Kendra Scott
Wedding Cake: Lauren Kroesser (Sister of the Groom)

Congratulations Hillary and Rory!

Just eight months ago, we met Hillary and her father Tom for the first time to discuss Hillary and Rory's wedding vision, including the gorgeous property that would be the grounds for the entire weekend festivities.  Hillary's parents own and run the Kingsfield Bed & Breakfast in Suffield, and the location is spectacular with its historic home and original interiors, the rolling hills, and two ponds with fountains.  We have had a great time planning with Hillary and her dad and can not wait to share the details of this "preppy meets french-chic" wedding! 

Stop back soon to see the details! 

Connecticut Wedding Planner | Alissa and John wed with rustic chic, downtown style!

This past winter we had the honor and privilege of working with the beautiful Alissa Dinneen and her adorable husband John on their downtown rustic chic wedding at Connecticut's Old State House.  I originally met Alissa through a past client whose wedding she had photographed and she came to us to assist her with designing her wedding stationery suite.  I couldn't have been more excited when Alissa asked us to help her design her wedding as well.  Together we designed a sophisticated city wedding with both glamorous detail and rustic accents, perfect for Alissa and John's winter wedding celebration. 

Alissa and John had commissioned a team of the very best vendors in the biz and we loved being a part of it all.  Choosing the photographer was something Alissa was very passionate about and she knew from early on that she would ask Laura and Ricardo from Alternate Angles to photograph her wedding.  Their images - throughout this blog post, are nothing short of incredible, and they were so wonderful to work with on Alissa and John's wedding day. 

Alissa and the ladies readied under the talents of Naomi and Angela from Naomi Martinez Salon and then Alissa, the glowing bride donned her stunning Judd Waddell gown from The White Dress By The Shore, and the bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo.
 



Alissa and John wed during the late afternoon and the 2 feet of snow on the ground paired with the mid-ceremony squall only added to the magic of the personalized, touching, and emotional marriage ceremony, presided over by Reverend Victoria Burdock. 

Following the ceremony, guests moved into the Main Foyer and Lady Justice Foyer for the cocktail hour and were dazzled by the creative and delicious delights of Emily's Catering Staff.  The bar included specialty cocktails choosen by Alissa and John - with a bit of a competition between the two!  We worked swiftly to convert the ceremony space into the reception space. 




We designed the entire stationery suite in Charcoal, Ice Blue, and Platinum, and used those colors to design the decor as well.  Incorporating the rustic chic elements such as the Galvanized Lanterns, the fabulous moss and wood towered orchid arrangements, designed by Jessica at Jessica's Country Flowers, and the white wash distressed chairs, played off the sheen of the ice blue linens, the silver chargers, and the jewel embellished napkin rings.

Guested danced the night away under the direction of Butch Gray amidst the incredible warm ambience created by accent lighting by Dan at ShinDig Lighting. 



Tom Morlock from Vantage Point Films provided this stunning highlights reel.  His talent and creativity are incredible and he is wonderful to be around and work with. 

Alissa + John | The Highlight Film from Vantage Point Films on Vimeo.

Alissa and John (and Mary too), thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to work with you, to bring all of your wedding dreams to life, and to be such a special part of the beginning of your newest chapter - marriage - together.  Everything was beautiful, you are both are so genuine, so caring, so down to earth, and real; I cherished every minute of ensuring your wedding day was absolutely perfect. 

xoxo,

talia

Fabulous Fete Fruitioners (shamelessly lifted from Alissa's own blog!)

Photographer : Laura and Ricardo - Alternate Angles
Florist : Jessica's Country Flowers
Caterer : Emily's Catering Group
Cake : Something Sweet by Michelle
Videographer : Tom Morlock - Vantage Point Films
DJ : Butch Gray DJ
Ceremony Musicians : Wild Wood Groups
JP : Rev. Victoria Burdick
Lighting : Shindig Lighting, LLC
Hair and Make-up: Naomi and Angela for Naomi Martinez Salon and Spa
Wedding Site : Connecticut's Old State House
Wedding Gown and accessories, MOB Gown, Girl's Dresses : The White Dress by the Shore
Alissa's Gown : Judd Waddell
MOB's Gown : Modern Trousseau
Bridesmaids : Jenny Yoo
Flower Girl : Us Angels
Bridal Jewelry (earrings and bracelet): Haute Bride
Hair Sparkly : Maria Elena Headpieces
Sparkle Belt : Augusta Jones
Alissa and MOB's Shoes (via Nordstrom) : Vera Wang Lavendar
John's Suit : Joseph A Bank
John's Roxy Dog Cufflinks -- found by looking through Jerome Braga's facebook photos : Thomas Pink
Groomsmen Ties / Dads' Ties (Macys) : Donald Trump Neckwear
Engagement and Wedding Rings : Monarch Jewelers - Canton, see Jesse
Hand-painted Aisle Runner - Kara Ann Arkwork

Congratulations Heidi and Al!

Today Heidi and Al will wed and celebrate their nuptials with their family and closest friends!  We were so thrilled that Heidi contacted us after being referred by her photographer, who we absolutely love, Alissa Dinneen!  Alissa also took the beautiful picture above.

It was a pleasure to work with Heidi on all of her wedding day stationery.  Heidi and Al have amazing vendors in their corner, including Jessica's Country Flowers so we have no doubt that today will be spectacular for them and we can not wait to see it all come together!

Cheers,
Talia

Congratulations Amanda and Sasha!

 

Today, our trendy, fun, and stylish clients Amanda and Sasha will wed and celebrate at one of our favorite venues, Saltwater Farm Vineyard!  We have been working with Amanda and her adorable, sweet mom, Paulette for nearly a year and half to plan their modern chic wedding in navy and champagne.  

With a gorgeous couple, an all-star vendor lineup, and super fun details, we know their wedding will absolutely bring down the house!  Stay tuned to our blog to see it in pictures!

Engagement picture courtesy of Jerome Braga, Studio 1923!

Congratulations Alissa and John

Today, we are so excited to celebrate Alissa and John's wedding at the Old State House in Hartford. Alissa is the super talent behind Alissa Dinneen Photography, and we have been delighted to get to know her better throughout her wedding planning journey.

We first began working with Alissa, when she approached us to design her wedding stationery. She photographed the wedding of a past stationery and design client of ours, and loved what we were able to create for them. The relationship grew, and together with Alissa, Lindsay and I helped to design Alissa and John's wedding as an intimate winter dinner party with a bit of rustic charm and a bit of old world glamor.

I can't think of a more appropriate florist than Jessica at Jessica's Country Flowers to bring the floral vision to life, and was thrilled to hear that she was also working with Alissa and John! Undoubtedly delectable fare will be served by Rick and his team at Emily's Catering.

The gorgeous image above as well as all of the wedding images to follow, courtesy of Alternate Angles, a long time mentor of Alissa's, and someone she could not imagine her wedding being complete without!

The list of impressive vendors continues and the wedding is certainly going to knock your socks off, so come back soon to hear all about it when we give the full recap!

Cheers,
Talia

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.

Style I DO on Rue La La!

Mark your calendars for this coming Thursday, at 11 am sharp! Style I Do returns to Rue La La with loads of must have beautiful things all related to a fabulous wedding! Be sure to check it out!

Style Me Pretty Features Client's Brian and Helen's Wedding!

So excited to pop on to Style Me Pretty today and see our client's Brian and Helen's wedding featured. It was a pleasure to work with them both, their wedding was down right stunning, and now even more people can enjoy its glorious details!

Run over and check it out!

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.