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 Caity and Matt!

To say that every vendor involved in today's wedding is excited would be a complete understatement. Our couple Caity and Matt are as nice as can be, have impeccable taste, and hello are they gorgeous or what?? We have been working with them and Caity's wonderful parents for nearly a year and half and can't wait so see their country chic wedding in Farmington unfold, complete with the loveliest of pinks with splashes of tangerine. Looking forward to working with some of our favorites today including Emily's Catering, Sperry Tent, Dragonfly Events and Iris Photography.

Please do stay tuned to our blog and facebook to relive this wonderful day in pictures!

xoxo,
Lindsay

Congratulations Laura and Jeff!

We feel so honored to be part of Laura and Jeff's wedding today! They contacted us back in January to assist in the design and planning of their art deco wedding at Hill-Stead Museum. So off we were, dreaming up tables, lighting schematics and scouring antique shops for vintage bar carts - a planner's dream! Watch out rain, this wedding will surely shine!

Cheers!

Lindsay

Congratulations Bryanne and Matthew!

Today our adorable couple Brie and Matt will tie the knot at one of our favorite spots, Saltwater Farm Vineyard. Bryanne is as sweet as can be, with fabulous taste to boot, and we have really enjoyed designing her eclectic purple, pewter and yellow wedding.

Thanks to our good friends (and my neighbor!) Jane and Mike Shauck of Iris Photography for the photo above of our darling couple. Looking forward to working with some of the best in the industry today. Can't wait to share this one with you!

xoxo,
Lindsay

Congratulations Meghan and Glen!

On this beaUtiful June day, our sassy clients Meghan and Glen will marry! We have been working with Meghan and her wonderful mom Sandy for a little over a year to plan their classic ballroom wedding at The Society Room. With rich purple decor and garden style arrangements, the reception will certainly sing.

We are also excited to be working again with Anthony DeCarlo who also provided the engagement picture above!

Please check back soon to see all the details - we can't wait to share them with you!

xoxo,
Lindsay

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 Anna and Justin!

Just three months before their wedding day, filled with amazing ideas and teamed with incredibly talented and generous vendors, Anna and Justin walked into our studio all smiles and we were all ears!  We remembered reading Anna's sister Katrina's entry into the Deserving Couple Wedding Contest, led by Jessica's Country Flowers last spring and were drawn to their story and Katrina's thoughtfulness.  So it was to our delight, at the late stage, that we would be able to guide them in bringing their vision to life on their wedding day.

We so much enjoyed that initial meeting, and have loved planning the little details with them ever since, and although it was only three months ago, it feels like we have known them forever.  Today, Anna and Justin will tie the knot in front of their family and friends and celebrate following at the Webb Barn.  With a soft, fluttery, and bit of a feminine vibe mingled with warm vintage color tones, the sweetest of details, and an absolutely beautiful couple (seriously!), we can not wait to share it all with you - so be sure to stop back in and relive it with us in pictures. 

Swoon-worthy engagement pictures including the above by Justin & Mary!

Congratulations Karri and Chris!

Photo Credit: Steve DePino

We are brimming with excitement on this bright and beautiful day for our deserving couple Karri and Chris! Today they will marry at Wesleyan Memorial Chapel, following by a reception at Sarah Porter Memorial. They are kind, considerate, down to earth, have triumphed over hardships and yet contintue to make everyone around them smile. Today is going to be a wonderful celebration of them and their love.

Thanks again to the long list of vendors who have not only donated their talents and services, but also opened their hearts to our couple, including Jessica's Country Flowers (who spearheads this project), Emily's Catering, Ryan Designs, Steve Depino, Elegant Occasions, The Plumed Serpent Bridal, Lovely Cakes, Paper Olive, Dancing Pen Calligraphy, Sandra Downie Beauty and Cookie Creatives by Jennifer. Without them, today couldn't be possible.

Can’t wait to show off all the details! It will certainly knock your socks off.

xoxo,

Lindsay

Katie and Alan's Winter Wonderland Wedding!

Last February we collaborated with Jessica’s Country Flowers on a winter wonderland inspired wedding that was also a photo shoot specifically for Style Me Pretty. Jessica pulled together a pretty mean all star cast of contributing vendors and the wedding was an incredible execution of intermingled talents. Imaginations ran wild as we all thought of ways to make our couple’s wedding beautiful, unique and most definitely a winter wonderland.

Katie and her maids began their morning getting ready at The Society Room, which has the most beautiful and welcoming bridal suite. Katie wore Watters gown that was so detailed and fluttery, just exquisite. Katie’s dress inspired her incredible sweet pea and garden rose bouquet that Jessica totally knocked out of the park, accented by a fabulous Regina B. broach. The girls in metallic eggplant cocktail dresses and champaign bejeweled shoes looked absolutely gorgeous. Katie and Alan had their first sighting at the Old State House, and then shots were taken around Hartford, including the majestic City Hall. How glamorous are our couple walking in the snow lined street???? Love it!

Katie and Alan were married on the first floor of Society Room flanked by two of Jessica’s signature branchy arrangements with orchid garland and tiny votives. Sixpence For Your Shoe provided all the stationery and we hung all the ceremony programs from chairs for symmetry. The mood was exceptionally romantic as they pledged their love to one another forever.

The reception was a glorious mix of rustic wood, white flower and crystal admist the old world grandeur of the two storied ballroom. Tables were dressed with an ivory shimmer linen, while napkins were adorned with an eggplant ribbon and broach accent. Table numbers were mismatched silver vintage frames, inspired by designs on the couple’s stationery. Centerpieces were a combination of all white fluttery blooms overflowing low fleur des lis containers and atop more rustic tall wooden "trees" made of recycled wood. Simple yet beautiful sweet pea, calla and hydrangea arrangements were in every nook and cranny you could possibly put them; our favorite being stacked on the lit mirrored backed bar that seemed to glow. Escort cards were hung on a crystal draped Manzanita branch arrangement that dazzled like a chandelier. A fondant cake with snowflake and crystal detail stood on top of a silver custom stand, accented by ribbon and broach. Guests feasted via a formal sit down dinner and following, a New York DJ kept the dance floor packed with modern beats. Late night guests treated themselves to an extensive all white candy bar and white chocolate dipped candy apples. Vintage inspired custom linen napkins were a sweet accompaniment to the evening’s goodies.

Katie and Alan, you are among the kindest and most in love couples we have ever encountered. Being a party of your day, from design to execution was a pure privilege. We also thank all of the vendors involved for inspiring us both on this project and many others going forward. It was a pleasure to work with you! Last but not least, if you haven’t already, please see our end result here on Style Me Pretty!

Flowers and Event Design: Jessica’s Country Flowers

Event Planning, Coordination & Stationery: Sixpence For Your Shoe

Photography: Yun Gen Yang Photography

Photography: Jamie Collins Photography

Cinematography: Chris Walsh Productions

Ceremony & Reception Site: The Society Room

Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Straight Ahead Jazz

Reception Music: DJ Khan for DJ Gaza

Bride’s Dress: Watters

Bridesmaids Gowns: Jim Hjelm

Tuxes: rentals from Men’s Wearhouse

Make-up Artist: Sandra Downie

Bride’s Jewelry (bracelet and earrings) Haute Bride

Broach for bouquet: Regina B

Linens: Cloth Connections

Cake: Cakes by Donna

Cake Stand: Raise The Cake

Candy: A Candy Store.com

Card Box: The Wedding Main Street

Cocktail Napkins: Butterfly & Company