Congratulations Nicole and Bobby!

Today, our super sweet and incredibly kind clients Nicole and Bobby, will tie the knot and celebrate their marriage with their family and friends, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

When Nicole called us, nearly a year and a half ago, she was thrilled to announce her engagement and we were delighted to hear from her! See, Bobby is the younger brother of Jen, a client of ours from 2007, and we absolutely loved working with Jen and her husband Tom, and their incredible family, so we couldn't say "yes" fast enough.

Nicole beams when she talks of her ideas and Bobby has quite the few of his own. Teamed up with some of the most talented vendors in the state, I have no doubt that their wedding is going to be stunning. We can't wait to share the pictures!

Thanks to Jerome Braga of Studio 1923 for the engagement picture above.

Cheers!

Talia

Congratulations Helen and Brian!

A long time ago, Lindsay and I remembered the name "Brian Khang". He shot some weddings as a photographer in CT before moving west to make it big, and that he did!! So imagine our delight, when we received his email last spring, that he and his lovely bride-to-be, Helen, were seeking our assistance to plan their incredible wedding! Of course we jumped for joy.

After months of cross country planning, visits to CT, endless considerations of table linens and decor, (yes, its true!), late night emailing and oodles of awesome details later, Brian and Helen's wedding day has finally arrived!

Photo credit: Jonathon Canlas

Congratulations Victoria and Jack!

Photo credit: Benoit Photography


Today marks the start of Tori and Jack's fantastic wedding weekend here in Farmington Valley, beginning with an eccletic and fun "Boots n Boat Shoes" BBQ and Clambake welcome dinner, to be followed tomorrow by a ceremony and reception at Avon Old Farms School. We have been working long and hard on all the details and cheeky touches. Can't wait to share this wedding with you!


xoxo,

Lindsay

Congratulations Athena and John!

We couldn't be more excited to be celebrating Athena and John's wedding today in the quaint seaside town of Essex! Athena and John are the sweetest couple, Athena is cool as a cucumber, with a great eye for design and a heartwarming personality, John is the perfect match, a straight shooter and a bit reserved, who cares nothing more than to see Athena happy.

It was nearly one year ago, when I met Athena in a coffee shop in Essex for the first time, and knew from the start that their wedding was going to be incredible! We have had so much fun, planning, styling and designing with Athena and John over the past year, and with an all-star cast of vendors and super-fun nautical details, you will have to check back soon to hear all about it!

Cheers!

Talia

Congratulations Lisa and Al!

I have been eagerly awaiting Lisa and Al's wedding since the moment they walked into my studio last year. The way they held hands during the meeting. . The way he looked at her when he thought she wasn't noticing. . And when their eyes lit up over the location they were considering, well I fell in love with them all over again. Today they celebrate their matrimony at The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts.

We have truly enjoyed designing their wedding with lots of bookish décor and details. Can’t wait to share it with you.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Lindsay

Amie and Tyler

On Saturday, October 17, 2009, we had the distinct pleasure of witnessing Amie and Tyler’s seaside autumn soiree come to fruition.

From the moment we first met, I felt an instant connection with Amie as we shared a similar appreciation for textured arrangements and seaside back drops. The mutual adoration between Amie and Tyler was apparent and together the newly engaged couple just glowed with love. New Yorkers, with roots in Connecticut and Tennessee, they envisioned their wedding to have a slightly rustic, yet romantic feel, with influences of both country and city. Upon their chosen venue Guilford Yacht Club, we designed the entire event around an “autumn in New York” theme with chocolate, burnt orange, and greens, lots of candles and tall branchy arrangements.

All of the beautiful photos were taken by Lunell of Troy Photography.

Amie and her bridal party began their day at Water’s Edge Resort and Spa with hair and make-up by the fabulous Angela and Janice, respectively, of Salon Naomi. Amie donned Modern Trousseau "Camille" purchased at The White Dress by the Shore and her ladies wore espresso dresses from J. Crew. A girl after my own heart, Amie strutted her stems in an incredible pair of blue soled "Loubs", a gift from Tyler. Now THAT is a fiancé.


While pulling storyboard ideas for Amie, I stumbled upon a tablescape Jessica of Jessica's Country Flowers had done for a photo shoot and instantly knew she was the florist for this event. Amie and her maids carried hand-tied bouquets consisting of milva and black magic roses, rose hips, seeded eucalyptus and millet; wrapped with a dark chocolate ribbon and vintage rhinestone buttons for added detail. Her little lady was adorably haute in her own right in a custom brown tulle and feather frock from Etsy seller Sweet Plume. She carried an equally magical fairy wand. So cute!


My favorite touch, however, was how we designed each of the guys’ boutonnières to be slightly different. It was one of those itty bitty details that definitely went noticed.


It was one of those “overcast in a good way" sort of days. The slight chill in the air, the smells of autumn, truly the perfect fall day. Amie and Tyler had their first sighting in the stair well of the resort, and then photos followed on the back lawn.



The ceremony took place at First Church in Saybrook, a historic New England chapel. If you are familiar with Old Saybrook, I am certain you know this church. Lush hydrangea wreaths lined the aisle and wild arrangements in rustic baskets flanked the couple; a gorgeous juxtaposition against the neutral space. A classic string trio via Millennium Music accompanied and as always, the music was flawless. All of the couple's stationery was designed by our Miss Talia of Sixpence For Your Shoe.




It was exceptionally important to Tyler that his grandfather in Tennessee be present for his marriage to Amie, despite his inability to travel. Thanks to modern technology, aka Phil of IDo Stream, he was able to see the couple wed real time via a live webcast. I read after the fact that his grandfather had the best seat in the house, and I was positively thrilled we were able to make it happen. So touching!

We love events at the Guilford Yacht Club. Jordan Caterers always does a wonderful job and it's a great space to make your own. Upon their arrival, guests were greeted by eclectic and fun escort cards standing proudly on twigs (from my backyard!), which in turn were planted in seriously cool rustic trays filled with moss and garnished by orchids.

Tables were dressed with chocolate pintuck linens and ivory napkins, which were secured just so with rings that coordinated with the menus of table numbers Talia designed. The flowers, though, oh the flowers, transformed the space and truly made our vision come to life. Exceptionally high arrangements of curly willow with roses and orchids woven throughout and from which votives were suspended from, were grounded by crab apples at the base; providing for continuous visual interest. Low arrangements in rustic tin containers featured a mix of moss, hydrangea, berries roses and orchids. Candles flickered softly on the tables, in the windows . . . I loved hearing all the guests "ooh" and "ahh" as they walked in to the glowing space.



In lieu of a cake, Amie and Tyler opted for a super sweet variety of cupcakes from their favorite local bakery Crumbs. There were sooo many yummy flavors and the guests gobbled them right up.


Big City Swing rocked the night with a 10 piece band that was out of this world. The highlight was a ridiculous guitar solo. Most definitely recommend.


Amie and Tyler, we truly enjoyed every moment of our collaboration together. Words cannot express the happiness I saw in your eyes at the first moment you saw one another, at the church when you pledged yourselves to each other, and when you entered into the spectacular club surrounded by family and friends. We wish you all the happiness there is and a wonderful life together.


xoxo,
Lindsay, Talia & Rachel

Congratulations Mika and Brendan!

Our lovely clients, Mika and Brendan are celebrating their spring garden wedding today at Eolia, the Mansion at Harkness. Over the past year, we have worked with Mika and Brendan to see their vision to life and can not wait to share all of the fun details from their sure-to-be beautiful waterfront wedding!

Cheers! Talia

Congratulations Carolyn and Jamie!

We couldn't be happier that the sun is shining for Carolyn and Jamie's wedding today, which will be held at the New Haven Lawn Club. We have been planning their whimsical supper club fete for the past year and can't wait to share the details with you.

Thanks again to the lovely Amanda of Orchard Cove Photography for the photo above.

xo,

Lindsay

Gilt’s Wedding Weekend with Martha Stewart Weddings

If you are not a member of Gilt Groupe, you are really missing out. This member's only shopping site offers delish sample sales for ladies, little ones and the home and you can score some major deals as long as you buy fast. I am a daily addict, myself!

So of course I could not contain my excitement when I saw that Gilt is offering a Wedding Weekend with Martha Stewart Weddings. Definitely join today!



Enjoy!
Lindsay

Christine and Matthew

Christine, Christine! Tiny as a bird, and quick as a flash, yet nothing this girl does is small. Christine contacted me when she was in search of a planner and I could not be more ecstatic to hear from her as we go way back to my very old public accounting days. Our Type A brains quickly meshed once again as we sat in my studio late last summer as I was brought up to speed on where she was in her planning process.

Upon searching for a venue, Christine was a little stumped to find in the greater Hartford area a metro-esque reception site that reminded her of the locations she loved in the various cities in which she had lived and/or traveled. Upon having dinner at her favorite local restaurant, Trumbull Kitchen, she mused it was the perfect spot and lo and behold they were all for it. With a downtown feel, lots of white flowers, icy crystals and an enormous dress and cake to boot, we knew her day would be nothing but spectacular and I am certain you will agree.

All the gorgeous photos were taken by ever so witty Leslie Dumke and her sidekick Michelle Chappel.

On Sunday, December 13, 2009, Christine and her maids began their preps at the recently renovated Hilton Hartford. Hair and make-up were provided by Ashley of Beauty Entourage and Candice of Salon Naomi, respectively. The crew then headed on over to the Old State House to to formally dress. Christine donned Ines Di Santo "Aria," which she purchased at Bridal Reflections. With her hair in a massive side bun, our bride was a modern Marie Antoinette for certain!


Diane Gaudett of Custom Floral Designs provided the florals and without a doubt nailed the look Christine was going for with her tightly packed white rose bouquets.


Leslie, Michelle and I set up Christine and Matthew's first sighting on the second floor. The smile on Matthew's face says it all!


The bridal party was indeed exceptionally glam for this event. The girls wore Saison Blanche style # SB2125, while the gents sported classic tuxes. Love the tuxes, classic is absolutely the way to go!


The Old State House was decorated for Christmas and was perfectly serene and lovely, just as it was.



Christine and Matthew were married in the late afternoon by a touching ceremony bridging both their Christian and Jewish faiths. Christine fell in love with idea of walking down the aisle to modern music and had it specifically transcribed by a group in California for The Wildwood Groups, who executed it beautifully. The bridal party processed to “Knockin on Heaven's Door” by Guns N' Roses, and she was escorted by her father to "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton.



Following the ceremony, everyone headed on over to Trumbull Kitchen to celebrate. The rainy and blistery day only added the glamour of the location and the hustle and bustle. Diane did an unbelievably gorgeous job with massive arrangements on the bar, contrasted by smaller arrangements on the tables lining the walls and booths and larger cylinders on the free standing tables, all hydrangea and roses decked out with crystal branches, snow and hanging crystals; a sophisticated and posh city winter wonderland.




Each place setting was complete with a place card, folded napkin, menu and Godiva truffle favor.


Trumbull Kitchen is known for its cuisine and this wedding surely did not disapoint. Christine and Matthew designed a 4 course tasting menu to reflect their favorite dishes from around the world. First course "Japan" featured sushi, second course "France" offered beef wellington, duck and coq au vin," third course "Italy" various pastas and fourth course "America" served meat loaf, sweet potato fries and fish tacos. YUM!!!!

Jon Assunto of A & B Entertainment did a fantastic job of mixing old, new and holiday music alike. The dance floor was packed.


Last, but surely not least, the icing on the cake for this grand event was without a doubt the cake itself! A nine layer, red velvet confectionary dream by Kelly Sweet Rewards.


Christine and Matthew, we had an absolute blast planning with you. We wish you all the best in your new life together in California. Remain friends always!

xoxo,
Lindsay & Talia