BRIDAL SHOW AT THE SOCIETY ROOM — Sunday, February 28th at 11 a.m.
Just a reminder to come visit our booth at the bridal show happening tomorrow, February 28th from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at The Society Room of Hartford. I would LOVE to meet our readers and show you some sneak peeks in what we’ve been working on. Be sure to stop by our booth! Here are the deets, straight from the powers that be:
photography by Carla Ten Eyck
THE SOCIETY ROOM OF HARTFORD
2ND ANNUAL BRIDAL SHOWCASE
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 2010
11:00AM TO 3:00PM
ADMISSION $5.00 PER GUEST
Are you dreaming of finding that one-of-a-kind reception location? Hoping for the most unique and elegant floral bouquet to fit your wedding theme and season? Or that cutting edge photographer to capture all of the right moments and details?
Join us as we fill our historic and ornate event space with a spectacular display of wedding goods and services! Photographers, Bands, DJs, Musicians, Videographers, Bridal Boutiques, Florists, Event Planners and more will all be on site to lend their expert advice to New England brides, and grooms too, as they plan for their special day!
THE SOCIETY ROOM OF HARTFORD
WHERE ELEGANCE MEETS EXCELLENCE
31 PRATT STREET * HARTFORD, CT 06103 * 860.524.0796
WWW.HARTFORDSOCIETYROOM.COM
ENGAGE 2010: An edited wedding showcase at the Loading Dock
Fresh Lime Events in association with The Loading Dock is putting together a special event for brides and grooms. Check out the official website of Engage2010 to learn more! Engage2010 will take place on Sunday, March 14th from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. You can purchase tickets for the event on their website. Readers of the Connecticut Wedding Blog get special pricing! Use the coupon code MIMITLD at check out. Enjoy!!!
HARTFORD BRIDAL SHOW: Come meet Jubilee Events at the Society Room!
I’m so excited to be partaking in an amazing bridal show at The Society Room of Hartford on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. I would LOVE to meet some of our readers and show you some sneak peeks in what we’ve been working on. Be sure to stop by our booth! Here are the deets, straight from the powers that be:
photography by Carla Ten Eyck
THE SOCIETY ROOM OF HARTFORD
2ND ANNUAL BRIDAL SHOWCASE
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 2010
11:00AM TO 3:00PM
ADMISSION $5.00 PER GUEST
Are you dreaming of finding that one-of-a-kind reception location? Hoping for the most unique and elegant floral bouquet to fit your wedding theme and season? Or that cutting edge photographer to capture all of the right moments and details?
Join us as we fill our historic and ornate event space with a spectacular display of wedding goods and services! Photographers, Bands, DJs, Musicians, Videographers, Bridal Boutiques, Florists, Event Planners and more will all be on site to lend their expert advice to New England brides, and grooms too, as they plan for their special day!
THE SOCIETY ROOM OF HARTFORD
WHERE ELEGANCE MEETS EXCELLENCE
31 PRATT STREET * HARTFORD, CT 06103 * 860.524.0796
WWW.HARTFORDSOCIETYROOM.COM
Modern Trousseau trunk show: December 10th-13th at White Dress by the Shore
Our friends at The White Dress by the Shore are hosting a trunk show for Modern Trousseau on December 10th – 13th. They will be showing both bridal and mother of the occasion gowns, with a 10% discount granted off of any Modern Trousseau purchase made during the event. Callie, the design of Modern Trousseau will also be unveiling her incredible 2010 line during this time exclusively at White Dress. Amazing!! Sign up quick as spots are sure to fill. For more information visit the White Dress by the Shore’s special events website!
Vintage French Inspired Photoshoot with Carla Ten Eyck, Part II
To recap from my previous post, a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of working with Carla Ten Eyck for her September Ten Eyck Tuesday. To view the first portion of this shoot check out my previous post, here! I collaborated with Elisabeth of BLUSH floral design and Beth Chapman of White Dress by the Shore on the color story of teal and pink. All the hair and makeup was done by the talented and super amazing Dana Bartone & Co., who are responsible for making almost ALL of my brides gorgeous on their wedding day (me included)!! My studio roomie Thomas Morlock of Vantage Point Films also shot the entire event from his viewfinder. He ate all the cake AND drank all the champagne!!!
Soo… is Signature Event Rentals not awesome? Their furniture totally made our tablescape go from cool to incredible. I loved their white dining table and we decided to use their Alice Pop hot pink chairs, mixed in with the white padded, clear backed. Elisabeth created a series of beautiful and simple pink arrangements down the center of the table in vintage milk glass containers… gorgeous!!
Party Rentals Ltd in Greenwich and New Preston supplied the hot pink glass chargers and some of the dinner plates. We also used their gold rimmed wine / champagne glasses and gold flatware. All the other pieces are vintage china (lots of limoges), including the tea cups and saucers, white/gold dinner plates and the aqua soup bowls are all courtesy of my friend and etsy shop owner, Jen. Check out her store, Jen’s Closet!
I added little bottles of Moet at each place setting and floated white raspberries in each champagne glass (they were yum!). The beautiful art deco napkins came from this fabulous antique store in Seymour, Connecticut called Yesterday’s Luxuries. They are made of linen and are so delicate and beautiful! Definitely a set of keepers.
Thanks to all the awesome vendors who contributed to the shoot! You can see more of it here on Carla’s blog!
xoxox
Vintage French Inspired Photoshoot with Carla Ten Eyck, Part I
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of working with a lot of my absolute favorite people on a photoshoot with Carla Ten Eyck for her September Ten Eyck Tuesday. I collaborated with Elisabeth of BLUSH floral design and Beth Chapman of White Dress by the Shore to come up with a unique and fun color story in teals and pinks. All the hair and makeup was done by the talented and super amazing Dana Bartone & Co., who are responsible for making almost ALL of my brides gorgeous on their wedding day (me included)!! My studio roomie Thomas Morlock of Vantage Point Films also shot the entire event from his viewfinder. Plus, he drank all the champagne.
For those of you who don’t know, Carla runs an amazing workshop for photographers once a month where she spends an entire day shooting, educating, and discussing her artform. I’ve attended two Ten Eyck Tuesdays and Carla is amazing!! If you are a photographer in the area (you should travel here if your not!) I highly recommend Carla’s workshop. They are so thorough and detailed. Plus, Carla puts the sass in sass-a-frass.
The location for the shoot was really awesome. The building is an interior designer’s dream, full of lots of shops from furniture to lighting. We took over a blank industrial space with nothing except a few sheets of unused drywall laid up against the wall.
This gorgeousness is all courtesy of Carla and Beth Chapman of White Dress by the Shore who dressed and styled our gorgeous models. Don’t you just LOVE this short wedding gown and feather hair fascinator? It was so delicate and pretty in person! I could have played dress up for hours with all the amazing accessories Beth brought.
That gorgeous, vintage pink bouquet is by the equally talented Elisabeth of BLUSH floral design. I love Dan’s peacock feathered boutonniere. Can you see the peacock feathers tucked into Mandie’s bouquet? Check the neck collage of images!
Pretty gorgeous, right? The furniture is from my FAVORITE rental company, Signature Event Rentals, who are responsible for most of the awesomeness you see. That gorgeous white couch? The clear-backed and hot pink dining chairs?! The leather tufted wall panels?!?! The WHITE dinning table?!?!?! Yeah, they pretty much rule. They’re the best, hands down, and we LOVED having their furniture at the shoot!
Elisabeth created a bed of tightly arranged hot pink carnations for our escort cards, which were pennant flags that I made and hand wrote in gold ink. Antonia from Flower upon Flour blew us away with her tasty little gold petit fours with the hot pink fleur de lis… but the pièce de résistance was definitely her INSANE cake!!
Antonia and I had discussed the color story and inspiration behind the shoot… and when she showed up with this…. we were like… seriously?! A teal cake with a gold birdcage on top and hot pink feathers?!
…. up next, our table and some other fun stuff!
xoxo
Teaser: Marie Antoinette inspired photoshoot with Carla Ten Eyck
Here is a teaser of what’s coming up tomorrow! A photoshoot we collaborated on with our favorite people, shot by the super sassy Carla Ten Eyck.
Stay tuned!
Be Engaged Series by White Dress by the Shore: Perfect Planning for the Perfect Wedding
Beth Chapman of White Dress by the Shore and Christine Toner of Stonington Paperie+Design have put together a very informative and fun series of conversations with leading wedding experts at their boutique in Clinton, Connecticut. I love that they are doing this — linking brides with the industries top professionals in a relaxed and inviting environment.
The event is scheduled to take place on March 22nd from 1:00-3:00 PM at The White Dress by the Shore in Clinton and features Michelle Rago, acclaimed event and floral designer and author of ‘Signature Weddings, Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own.’ The day will begin with a panel discussion moderated by Brides.com senior editor and author Anne Chertoff. The event’s creators will also join the conversation to discuss the event’s topic- “Perfect Planning for the Perfect Wedding”. The discussion will last about an hour and give brides the opportunity to ask the experts their own questions. It will be followed by a book signing featuring both Michelle’s Signature Weddings book and Ann’s wedding organizer from Russell+Hazel.
The March 22nd event is complimentary, but guests who wish to attend must RSVP as space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 860.669.4596.
I’m so bummed I won’t be able to attend this one but I hope that they will continue on with their series and we’ll be able to make the next discussion.
Modern Trousseau Trunk Show: March 12th-15th
Our favorite bridal boutique, The White Dress by the Shore is hosting a Modern Trousseau trunk show on March 12th — 15th. Modern Trousseau is an amazing designer based right here in Connecticut. I love them so much I decided to wear one myself! Here is the pertinent information:
Experience the classic elegance of Connecticut based designer Modern Trousseau
March 12th -15th by appointmentTrunk Show hours:
Thursday 12-8
Friday 11-7
Saturday 10-4
*Sunday 11-3:30
by appointment. 860.669.4596*Sunday’s focus will be on the mother of the occasion collection- brides, bring your Moms for a fun day of shopping for both of you!
A 10% discount will be granted off any Modern Trousseau purchase made during this exclusive event.
The White Dress by the Shore: Anne Barge & Couture Bridal Trunk Shows
The White Dress by the Shore, my favorite bridal boutique in Connecticut, is having some fabulous trunk shows this month. If you haven’t purchased your gown yet, then look no further than White Dress. They are the best!
Anne Barge Trunk Show
January 22nd – 24th by appointment
From lace, to ball skirts, to beading~ A collection of couture elegance
A 10% discount will be granted off of any Anne Barge gown purchased during the event.
**As a special gift, receive 15% off any Anne Barge gown purchased with an original retail value over $4500.
Couture Bridal Event
January 20th -30th
A 10% discount will be granted off of any bridal gown in our boutique priced over $3500 during this exclusive event
Designers include~ Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Anne Barge, Judd Waddell & Modern Trousseau
Personalized Weight Loss and Personal Trainer For Connecticut Brides!
I have to promote one of our married brides, Heather, who is a personal trainer at Southbury Fitness Center. They are offering an amazing program to help you shed a few extra pounds before your wedding day and get your body in shape for your gown and honeymoon. Heather is a fabulous personal trainer and really knowledgeable in all things food and fitness. She will whip your behind into shape! Here are the personalized services available at Soutbury Fitness Center by Heather Warren:
Personal Training
• Personalized Fitness Instruction
• Nutritional Counsel
• Weight Loss/Management
• Strength Training/Muscle Sculpting
• Personalized Workouts
• Improve Cardiovascular Health
• Improve Athletic Ability
• Improve Flexibility
• Meet and Exceed your goals in the shortest possible time
Single Session $50.00
3 Sessions $135.00
6 Sessions $240.00
15 Sessions $399.00
Phone: 203-264-0001 | website: http://www.southburyct.com
How awesome is that? Be sure to ask for Heather Warren when you call. I think it is great to ask for it as a Christmas gift from your soon-to-be husband. You can get so much more out of loosing weight when you have a professional help you.
Modern Trousseau Trunk Show: September 25-27th
White Dress by the Shore is having a Modern Trousseau trunk show Thursday, September 25th through Saturday, September 27th. From their website:
A 10% discount will be granted on any Modern Trousseau purchase made during the event
Event Hours (by appointment only)
Thursday 12-8
Friday 11-7
Saturday 10-5:30
by appointment 860.669.4596
I really wish I could attend but I will be in Newport for the weekend for a long deserving vacation to celebrate my birthday. I encourage all of our Connecticut readers to attend the trunk show! Modern Trousseau is exclusively carried by The White Dress by the Shore (read our recent post featuring this beautiful boutique).
Vendor Spotlight: The White Dress by the Shore & Chic by the Shore
Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore and tour her exquisite boutique. It’s located in downtown Clinton in a historic and beautiful old home (I think she said it was over two hundred years old!). The boutique is so inviting and beautifully designed; it is, in every sense of the word, the essence of what a bridal boutique should be. I was so impressed by every element of White Dress – from the beautiful décor, to the unbelievable inventory of gowns by Anne Barge, Priscilla of Boston, Judd Waddell, and so many more. Beth also introduced me to a line of gowns by a very up-and-coming Connecticut designer, (more…)
Grand Opening: Something Blue Bridal Boutique
We’re excited to announce the grand opening of a new bridal boutique in Connecticut! Lisa Palama has opened Something Blue Bridal in Southbury and is holding her grand opening weekend on September 19th — 21st, which will feature a Simone Carvalli trunk show on Friday and Saturday. From their website:
Come join us for a fun and exciting weekend as Simone Carvalli displays their new couture bridal line! Meet other wedding vendors and professionals on Sunday, September 21st. Call today for your appointment for Simone Carvalli’s trunk show or stop in on Sunday to see us. Friday, 19th – 10am-5pm, Saturday, 20th – 9am – 5pm, and Sunday, 21st – 9am – 3pm.
They are also running additional specials in honor of their launch:
- Purchase of a Bridal Gown: Receive 10% off accessories, shoes & merchandise
- Purchase of a Bridal Gown & Bridesmaids Dresses: Receive 20% off accessories, shoes & merchandise
- Receive a free gift with purchase of a Bridal Gown
Something Blue Bridal has a great selection of gowns from designers like Maggie Sottero, Simone Carvalli, and Ella Rose. They also have a great selection of bridesmaid gowns, mother of the bride gowns, and bridal accessories. We’ll be attending the grand opening and we hope to see you there!
Ceremony & Reception Venue Spotlight: The Old State House
I had the opportunity to tour the Old State House in Hartford this past Saturday afternoon. Elisabeth from Blush Floral tipped me off to this special location a few weeks ago. It is an absolutely amazing venue that should be on your list of unique and interesting places for your wedding ceremony or reception. It is right smack dab in the middle of downtown on Main Street, only a stone’s throw away from some very popular Hartford wedding spots (a.k.a. the Goodwin Hotel, Wadsworth Museum, and Gershon Fox Room to name a few). They offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony options and you can rent out the state house for the reception!
For indoor ceremonies the wedding would take place in the luminous court room on the main floor. Words cannot describe how beautiful this room is – and the light that floods the antique hardwood floors and white columns in truly amazing. The windows are two stories high and look out onto our beautiful capitol city. I love the acoustics in the room too – they are very pronounced and dramatic. Plus, look at that chandelier! It is four times bigger than it looks in person!
Outdoor ceremonies take place on the front lawn, overlooking the beautiful architecture of the state house. There is also an option for a tented reception on this beautiful lawn, which is enclosed by an antique wrought iron fence and gate. I especially loved the spiral staircase outside, which I unfortunately have no pictures of. But the staircase makes for beautiful bridal portraits and photographs.
The state house also has a few empty rooms that are on a smaller scale than the court room, but are equally beautiful. The front lobby would make for a beautiful cocktail area and I loved the dramatic staircases leading up to the second story and the checkered marble floors. The rooms to the left would be great for an afterhours lounge or photobooth. The court room is turned over after the ceremony for the reception. I believe it can seat 85 persons comfortably for a sit down dinner with 120 for a standing cocktail reception. What I love best is the historical significance that the Old State House provides to your wedding ceremony.
Many thanks to Carla for letting me use the beautiful photographs she took at a recent wedding at The Old State House!
White Dress by the Shore: Couture Sample Sale!
‘Tis the season Connecticut Brides! The beautiful bridal boutique The White Dress by the Shore in Clinton is having a couture sample sale on Sunday, August 10th.
Receive 25-75% off bridal gowns, mother of the occasion, flower girls, cocktail dresses and accessories. Get the gown of your dreams at an amazing value! Designers include Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston, Anne Barge, Vineyard Collection, Manuel Moto, Judd Waddell, Modern Trousseau and Watters and Watters.
Happy hunting!!
