When it came down to the styling, Beth Chapman from The White Dress by the Shore couldn’t have brought in anything more captivating! She has always been enthralled with the lady-like fashion of the 1960s. Gloves, full skirts, pearls, bouffant hair styles- the whole thing! She just adores it! Couple this with the work of Jennie Fresa Makeup and Skin Care and the W Hair Salon of Madison and we were ready to dine on a three martini lunch. We had Tony Palmieri from Datura, A Modern Garden on hand to push the envelope with his floral decor. Be sure to check out the second table we designed with the glass centerpiece. I absolutely ADORED the look this created- so simple, but so gorgeous! The icing on the cakes were the deco art inspired treats from A Little Imagination Cakes- delicious!

Thank you to all who were a part of this this shoot and to Wedding Chicks for featuring this on their site this week!

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Photography: Raw Photo Design

Design: Jubilee Events

Coordination: iblog4-u

Floral Decor: Datura, A Modern Garden

Fashion & Styling: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore

Beauty: Jennie Fresa Makeup and Skincare Boutiquerie

Hair: W Hair Salon

Cakes & Confections: A Little Imagination Cakes

Groom’s Attire: Valentino Tailors

Jewelry: Aquinnah by The White Dress by the Shore

Veil and Accessories: The White Dress by the Shore

Models: The Beauty Within

Linens: La Tavola Linens

Rentals: Party Rental, Ltd.

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While our ceremony was special (Keith’s parents were married at the same church, and the priest married my parents years earlier) I didn’t neglect the very important party that followed. I picked The New Haven Lawn Club even before I stepped foot inside. I knew from looking at pictures that it was everything I wanted in a wedding venue. Those chandeliers! The black and white floors! The tiled mirror in the ballroom! It was the second time in my life that I experienced love at first sight.

The venue set the tone for the design: Elegant and romantic with vintage touches. I settled on a color palette of blush, apricot and champagne. I wanted the room to be decorated in soft, monochromatic tones and accented with gold and ivory. Elisabeth from Blush Floral Design created the beyond gorgeous florals for the day. She used lots of lush blooms like garden roses, peonies, ranunculus and sweet peas. I wanted to display the centerpieces in something different so my mom and I collected vintage cut glass cake stands. We found them in all shapes and sizes and I loved how they made each table look just a little bit different.

Keith and I knew we didn’t want a traditional wedding cake, so we decided to have eight! Sweet Maria’s in Waterbury helped us bring our vision to life–a cake buffet featuring confections in flavors like Mexican Hot Chocolate, Orange Creamsicle and Heath Bar Crunch. This quickly became my favorite detail from the day. Not only did it look pretty, our guests loved having so many flavors to choose from.

While our wedding design evolved mostly around cake, our lives are really ruled by pizza–mainly pizza from Pepe’s in New Haven. Since it’s our favorite Friday night dinner we decided it was the perfect location for pictures. Cynthia Brown got some amazing shots of us outside our favorite restaurant and throughout the entire day. Have a look!

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Photography: Cynthia Brown Studio
Invitations & Paper Goods: Creative Montage
Floral Design: Blush Floral Design Studio
Cakes: Sweet Maria’s
Hair & Makeup: Dana Bartone & Company
Ceremony Location: The Shrine of Saint Anne
Gown: Anne Barge
Bridesmaid Dresses: WTOO
Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: JoS. A. Bank
DJ: Paul HebertSimilar Posts:

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We came across Cameron and Josh’s gorgeous Wadsworth Mansion wedding in Middletown, Connecticut from June of last year in Japan’s ELLE Magazine and had to share! A special thank you to Sperry Tents for sending us this great news! XOSimilar Posts:

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It’s our pleasure to announce that we are now carrying the full collection of linens. To see more, visit Nuage Designs online or ask to see samples next time you visit our studio. We can’t wait to dress up your next event with Nuage!

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The story of Nichole and Tim’s wedding was so eloquently told by Nichole herself in a blog post, and we’ve shared it here below Don’t forget to peep the wonderful video by Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema and obviously the stunning images by Carla Ten Eyck!

From the bride…”We were married in the charming neighborhood of Old Buttonwoods in Warwick, Rhode Island and all of our events took place within walking distance of each other. We popped over the the Casino (yup, we walked there!) and had our first look on the bowling lanes. Tim was wearing his heart on his sleeve that day and his tears made my heart melt. In remembrance of my mother, I tied a locket and her gold wedding band to my bouquet. I had worn her ring every day for the past six years only taking it off on this day when I would later receive my wedding ring from Tim.

Tony from Datura: a modern garden was the flower and foliage extraordinaire on hand that day. The only direction we gave him was to create a woodland vibe that included succulents ( I ADORE succulents!), interesting foliage, ferns, branches and orchids. And Queen Anne’s Lace. My mother loved Queen Anne’s Lace. She would tell me that while most people considered it a weed, she chose to see it as a flower growing in the wrong place. My bouquet included a patch of Queen Annes lace, placed at the top where I could see it.

After our first look, we hopped on a golf cart–the preferred mode of transportation for peeps who live in the neighborhood–and took photos on tandem swings. The swings hang from the oldest Buttonwood tree on the peninsula.

The wedding dress chandelier we created was major eye candy at our reception. My father rewired an abandoned brass chandelier and hung it from an overhead beam. That week while scouring thrift stores for finishing touches, we found a vintage white tulle wedding gown that made for a perfect lamp shade. With some wire, safety pins and more tulle (yes, even more tulle!) a beautiful wedding dress light installation was created. It was stunning against the wooden beams and a real show-stopper!

Tag sale elk antlers in all their glory! How sweet is the vintage Louie luggage with our Snug-as-a-Bug blankets? Candice of Jubilee Events scored that beaut on a trip to the Brimfield Flea.

Our dessert table was a hodge-podge of baked goodness that we adore–miniature bananas foster, strawberry shortcakes and chocolate brownie sundaes served in shot glasses, as well as homemade treats. My grandmother is a fabulous baker. Her two signature recipes are chocolate and cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips and apple pie. She offered to bake these delicious desserts for our wedding and I loved sharing her treats with all of our guests. We chose to have her apple pie as our wedding cake. The pie plate itself belonged my great grandmother and the milk glass pedestal belonged to Tim’s grandmother. The sign on top of the domed cheese plate reads: “A pie without cheese is like a hug without a squeeze.” –my family’s mantra when it comes to eating apple pie!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Video: Jim Altieri?s Vintage Cinema
Planning & Coordination: Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Paper Design: coral pheasant stationery + design ** the bride’s company
Catering: Russell Morin Catering
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones Calligraphy
Gown: Alvina Valenta from The Wedding Atelier
Flower Fascinator: Untamed Petals
Veil: The White Dress by the Shore
Makeup: Lissa Bloom of 2 Kiss and MakeupSimilar Posts:

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This week I got caught up on all my favorite blogs– one of them being Southern Weddings– and was so excited to read the series Emily Plans a Wedding by Emily Ayer, Art Director of Southern Weddings Magazine. Emily is one of our brides getting married in September at the CGA Chapel and the Eugene O’Neill Theater. I loved going through all of Emily’s details and thoughts about her wedding and knew you would too. Click the links below to follow along as Emily and John plan a wedding. XO!

The main characters
Where we’re getting married
I go dress shopping
We choose a photographer
I ponder bridesmaid style
Mini food!
The music
We’re renting a tent!
We discuss bouquets + boutonnieres
We send out our save the dates
I gather hair and makeup inspiration
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Sandy wrote about her wedding for Style Me Pretty and I wanted to share her perspective of the day…

From the bride...We had a small wedding of less than 100 people, as we really wanted an intimate evening with our closest friends and family. We chose Jonathan Edwards Winery because we are big wine people, and we thought the place had a great mix of Connecticut charm and outdoor elegance. September is the perfect time to get married there, as the grapes are almost fully grown, and the weather is mild. Since many of Mike’s friends and family members live on the West Coast, it was exciting to show them the beauty of New England. The natural, understated beauty of the venue also allowed me to design my own space from the ground up, not only for the ceremony, but inside the gorgeous Sperry tent for the reception. I worked closely with Candice of Jubilee Events to make my vision come to life and loved every minute of it. I didn’t want to go with the typical dark, fall color palette, and chose to mix pops of colors and textures. I have a real love for beautiful typography and had calligraphy strewn throughout the wedding. My Amsale “Dahlia” gown served as a great inspiration for everything, from the floral design and the wedding cake to the welcome bags I designed. We included a lot of thoughtful details that had special meaning for us as a couple. We had succulents throughout the space as a nod to Mike’s home state of Arizona and a tequila signature cocktail to represent our shared love for Mexico (I studied abroad there, and Mike lived there for five years). Robert & Kathleen Photographers captured our day so beautifully, and thanks to them and the rest of our wonderful vendors, we had a lovely wedding day!

And now, the beautiful images by one of our favorite photographers, Robert and Kathleen.. and the wonderful video by our friend Mike Cyr of Buzz Media Company.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to all our amazing creatives that made this wedding one of the most beautiful events we’ve ever had the pleasure of being a part of. I can’t stretch my arms wide enough to thank Sandy and Mike for letting me be apart of their personal history. Congratulations guys– love ya! XOXO

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Photography:Robert & Kathleen Photographers
Venue: Jonathan Edwards Wineryin North Stonington, Connecticut
Event Design + Planning: Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Blush Floral Design Studio
Wedding Cinematography: Buzz Media Company
Officiant: Mary Coburn
Catering + Wedding Cake: A Thyme To Cook
Lighting: Shoreline Audio Visual
Rentals: Party Rental Ltd.
Linens: La Tavola
Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: Joe Kiernan Trio
DJ: Rob Alberti
Tent: Sperry Tents Marion
Wedding Signs: SweetWeddingDetails
Cake Topper: ReadyGo
Wedding Invitations: Smock
Wedding Gown: AmsaleDahlia via Amsale Flagship Salon
Jewelry: Prins & Volkhardt Jewelers (610-687-8840) +Tiffany & Co.
Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale via Plumed Serpent
Beauty: Jennie Fresa
Bride’s Shoes: Milk & Honey Shoes
Groom’s Attire: JoS. A. Bank+Brooks Brothers
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I was so excited to see the gorgeous wedding of our clients, Sandy and Mike, featured on Style Me Pretty at Jonathan Edwards Winery in Stonington, Connecticut. Stay tuned for a full feature on our blog. Special thanks to Robert and Kathleen Photographers for the gorgeous images! XOSimilar Posts:

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1. paris font by Moshik Nadav Typography // 2. vintage 30s sequin bolero jacket by breadandbuttervtg on etsy // 3. top hat via simone leblanc // 4. man in a veil via tumblr // 5. Joan, autumn/winter 1998–99 by Alexander McQueen via the MET // 6. Susan Abraham by Norman Parkinson, 1951, British Vogue via amandapearl.com

For several months we’ve been planning a feminine meets masculine inspired photoshoot after seeing the most recent looks at NYFW. I absolutely love this look and have been dying to do something inspired by Alexander McQueen’s after seeing the Savage Beauty exhibit at the MET in 2011. I fell in love with his expert tailoring and fall / winter collection of 1998-99 for Givenchy! Our feminine meets masculine look can be easily achieved in styling your wedding or next event; think about clean, tailored lines mixed with textures that are remarkably feminine. For a dress– a structured bodice with a romantic tulle skirt; cleanly designed tables using interesting textures like leather, mixed with ruffled flowers like peonies, garden roses and ranunculus; notably masculine drinks like scotches and whiskey served in feminine shaped glassware. To me, determining the balance between masculine and feminine is a fun and exciting challenge. I can’t wait to show you what we have in store for the newest issue of WellWed Magazine, on newsstands soon!

You can follow our shoot today on twitter @eventjubilee // @thewhitedress // @amoderngarden // @carlateneyck // @coralpheasant // @jenniefresa

XOXO

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Diana was there the day of to make sure it all went down according to plan. Here’s what she says:

The Winemakers Dinner is an annual soiree where the winery’s case club members have the chance to wine and dine and enjoy a night out. It was chilly then in February, but no one remembered as soon as they were greeted with a smooth glass of wine and impeccable hors d’ouevres courtesy of Gracie’s in Providence Catering. Our taste buds were in for such a treat that evening as Gracie’s prepared a five course meal including gnocchi, monkfish, and the freshest ingredients while pairing it with Jonathan Edwards’ libraried wines. I highly recommend the Napa Valley Zinfandel Port!

One of my favorite moments was the enlightening video that our good friend, Mike Cyr from Buzz Media compiled of behind-the-scenes wine making, from grape to bottle. There were a few special moments of the Jonathan Edwards Winery team as well–what a fun camaraderie! It was such a pleasure to be a part of that night!

Anthony DeCarlo was on hand to capture the whole evening on film.

For this winter dinner, which took place in the Barrel Room, we wanted a look that was clean and masculine. To achieve that, we drew inspiration from one of the masters of menswear, Ralph Lauren. His classic styles were the perfect inspiration for creating a mood that felt luxurious, yet still relaxed.

On the tabletop, twine wrapped menus were folded into textured napkins, and cream-colored linens helped add a warm glow to the room. Lush floral arrangements from Blush Floral Design sat in sturdy urns and were accented with feathers and pops on burgundy. For a final touch we couldn’t resist surrounding each table with sleek ghost chairs.

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Photography: Anthony DeCarlo
Video: Buzz Media Company
Design: Jubilee Events
Flowers: Blush Floral Design
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The shoot took place in the beautiful Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Hartford, so I took some inspiration from our surroundings. I wanted the flowers to play a role in everything! Our table was draped in pink, everything from the linens, chargers, and napkins right down to the chairs-it was a girly girl’s dream. Tony from Datura, A Modern Garden created a yellow rose runner down the table with pops of pink peonies. Hope from A Little Imagination Cakes not only designed individual cupcakes with colorful florets, she coupled them with an incredible pink and yellow-layered cake! Beth styled the models in fun sherbet colored dresses that played perfectly off the surrounding flowers. Throw in the charming paper details from Metal Mermaid Press and Carla Ten Eyck Photography and you have the day made!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck, Carla Ten Eyck Photography

Shoot Design: Diana Chouinard, Jubilee Events

Fashion Styling & Accessories: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore

Flowers: Tony Palmieri, Datura, A Modern Garden

Beauty: DD Nickel, DD Nickel Makeup Studio

Confections: Hope Wright Martell, A Little Imagination Cakes

Paper: Josh Bryant, Metal Mermaid Press

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{photography by Cynthia Brown, flowers by Blush Floral Design}

My name is Libby Basile and I am so excited to join the Jubilee Events team in the spring—the same time so many newly engaged couples are beginning their wedding plans. I can’t wait to meet all the new brides sporting sparkly engagement rings. It’s the same way I felt when I saw the work that Jubilee Events has done all over the state. I am simply smitten. Candice and her staff create the most beautiful and well thought out events, and I just knew that I had to be a part of the team.

I recently moved to Connecticut from New York City where I worked as a magazine editor for seven years. My first editorial gig was with Modern Bride. I hauled huge garment bags across the city and spoke with real brides being featured in upcoming issues. If I wasn’t pouring over magazine proofs, I was sorting through piles of accessories in the fashion closet. That’s when I absolutely fell in love with weddings. Now, I’m thrilled to transfer my editing skills to event planning.

I live in New Haven with my husband who graciously let me take over the plans for our big day last spring. We wanted a wedding that was unlike any other but still incorporated all the things that are meaningful to us as a couple (including Pepe’s Pizza). I treated the planning of my own event the same way I would any other—with tireless perfection and attention to detail.

When I don’t have my head buried in the latest wedding magazine I’m in the kitchen trying out a new recipe, roaming through one of Connecticut’s beautiful vineyards with family and friends or spending more than I should on a new dress or pair of shoes—even if I don’t have anywhere to go. My motto is a girl should always be prepared!

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Our inspiration for this fashion shoot came from the luxury properties available at Stay in Costa Rica. Beth Chapman, stylist and owner of The White Dress by the shore wanted to create a luxurious, dramatic and romantic look for brides having a destination wedding. The natural landscape of Costa Rica and Los Suenos resort provided us with the majority of the flowers used in the bouquets, designed by Datura: A Modern Garden. Our fashion shoot mixes both a tropical feel and a modern, sophisticated and decadent direction.

The gowns and accessories were shot in the most amazing locations– from the multi-million dollar spanish influenced home of Puesta Del Sol with breathtaking views of the rainforest and three different pays that surround Los Suenos Resort to the modern and swanky digs at Villa Artiv with it’s vintage Louis Vuitton trunk and Pucci chair. All three of these luxurious properties are available for not only accommodations, but also for amazing wedding receptions and ceremonies!

A special shout out to my girl, Carla Ten Eyck, who is by far filled with the most talent I have ever seen. I am not even sure how she is able to make everything and everyone so beautiful, but by God, she does it every time!!!

Thank you to our friends at Junebug Weddings for featuring our fashion shoot– go check out the post here!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Locations: Properties from Stay in Costa Rica – Puesta Del Sol, Casa Marlin, Villa Artiv
Creative Direction, Candice Dowling Coppola of Jubilee Events
Fashion Direction / Styling: Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore
Floral Design: Tony Palmieri of Datura: A Modern Garden
Beauty: DD Nickel
Cinematography: Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema
Wedding dresses by: Anne Barge, Amy Kuschel and Augusta Jones from The White Dress by the shore
Jewelry: Tejani and Aquinnah from The White Dress by the shore

Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Jubilee Events, Vintage Cinema and The White Dress by the shore are all members of in WHITE: a luxury wedding collective.

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On Monday I had the honor of accompanying Beth Chapman and her talented team to New York to meet talented designer Amsale Aberra and her husband, Neil Brown, at their studio.

Amsale is one of the few design houses that designs and produces all of their gowns in-house in New York.  Amsale Aberra launched her signature bridal collection in the late 80’s after getting married herself and recognizing the need for fashionable, sophisticated and timeless gowns.   The Amsale brand now also manufactures and designs the Christos and Kenneth Pool collections.

We received a behind-the-scenes tour of the showroom and production areas and were able to witness patterns being made, gowns being cut and sewn, beaders hand-sewing crystals one by one onto gowns and most importantly, we got a sneak peak on some of the new designs that will be gracing the runway in April!

During our visit, we learned that an individual pattern is made for every single gown that is produced.  It was amazing to watch the staff in pristine white coats draping and sewing each gown one at a time- each one, a unique masterpiece.

The highlight of our day was meeting the talented designer behind the brand, Amsale Aberra.  She spoke with us in depth about her vision for creating modern, elegant gowns.  She said that she hates to be asked about what the current trends are.  She does not believe in trends.  She believes in creating gowns that are timeless and that a bride can confidently look back on in 10, 20 or 50 years and still love!  She gave us a sneak peak at some of the stunning creations that she is working on for her latest collection and also gave us a glimpse into her design process.

Here are a few behind-the scenes shots of the workroom:

After our tour, we were treated to a delicious Italian meal with Amsale, her husband Neil and our sales rep, Saundra, at Amsale’s favorite restaurant!

Many thanks to The White Dress by the shore blog for the pictures above and details about our lunch!

XOXO

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This past fall we had the fun opportunity to co-create and design a fun, summer editorial shoot for The Connecticut Bride Magazine. Having just come off our fashion obsession of nautical glam, we worked with our creative counterparts to design this fun, preppy, and dressed up version of nautical on the Connecticut shoreline! We worked in your traditional seaside color story– blues, reds and yellows– with a bit of sparkle, lots of stripes and a little kate spade. What I’m also excited about is half my summer accessories got incorporated into this gorgeousness! A huge thank you to our talented team who made the day so fun: Carla Ten Eyck, Beth Chapman, Datura: A Modern Garden, Dana Bartone & Company, A Little Imagination Cakes, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, and a HUGE thank you to our dear friend Rachel Edwards at Dreamscapes Design Group for not being just lovely and wonderful, but such a gracious hostess for the day!! An additional thank you to Alison Fischer of The Plumed Serpent in Westport for also participating in this shoot and lending her gorgeous gowns!

{ Dress: Coren Moore / Striped Top;  Provided by Stylist / Bangles: Kate Spade / Lockets: Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore / Wedges: Kate Spade / Anchor Handbag: Moyna / Location:  The Griswold Inn / Paper Suite: Coral Pheasant }

I just love this first look– colored shoes, colored jewels, those lockets (! which we all immediately purchased on the spot from Aquinnah and all now proudly own, and hope to not wear all at the same time, accidentally), striped puffy sleeved top, sparkly anchor bag…. love it all! The paper suite that Nichole from Coral Pheasant put together was spectacular. Sign. Me. Up. It was so well executed with so many fun little surprises– which I feel like is her signature.

{ Gown:  Rivini available at The Plumed Serpent / Maids Dress:  Ivy and Aster available at The White Dress by the shore / Yellow Shoes: Kate Spade /  Yellow Sweater:  J. Crew / Jewelry:  Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore /  Location:  The Griswold Inn / Basket Bouquet & Floral Headband: Datura: A Modern Garden / Paper Pennant Banner: Coral Pheasant }

{ First Gown: Anne Barge available at The White Dress by the shore / Second Gown:  Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Hat:  Bijou Van Ness /  Anchor Handbag:  Moyna / Bangles: Kate Spade / Rope Headband: Etsy / Jewelry:  Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore }

{ Gown:  Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Bangles & Red Wedges: Kate Spade / Rope Headband: Etsy / Gorgeous Rope Bouquet: Datura: A Modern Garden / Nautical Invitation Suite: Coral Pheasant }

{ Top Picture Gown and Short White Dress: Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Red & Gold Bangles, Gold Bow Ring, and Sparkly Bow Heels: Kate Spade / Rope Headband: Etsy / Gorgeous Rope Bouquet & Basket Bouquet: Datura: A Modern Garden / Red and White Bridesmaid Look: Coren Moore / Bridesmaid Jewelry & Second Look Jewelry: Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore }

{ First Gown:  Oscar de la Renta available at The Plumed Serpent / Hat: J.Crew / Second Gown: Elizabeth Filmore available at The Plumed Serpent / Yellow Shoes: Kate Spade }

{ Gown: Ivy and Aster available at The White Dress by the shore /Red Wedges & Large Cocktail Ring: Kate Spade / Locket Bracelet and Necklace:  Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore / Just Married Flags and Nautical Invitation: Coral Pheasant }

{ Top Picture Gown: Amsale available at The White Dress by the shore / Beautiful Blue Bouquet: Datura: A Modern Garden / Bridesmaid Dress: Ivy & Aster / Pennant Flag Banner: Coral Pheasant / Gorgeous Nautical Glam Cake with Rope Accents and Yellow Flowers: A Little Imagination Cakes }

We hope you enjoy! Thank you to The Connecticut Bride for having us be part of their wonderful and inspiring Spring / Summer 2012 Issue!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Fashion and Styling: Beth Chapman
Art Direction: Candice Coppola
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Beauty: Dana Bartone
Paper Design: Coral Pheasant
Cake: A Little Imagination Cakes
Locations: Dreamscapes Design Group & The Griswold Inn on Main Street in Essex, Connecticut

Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, Jubilee Events and The White Dress by the shore are all members of in WHITE: a luxury wedding collective.

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From the gorgeous Ivy & Aster gowns (and can we discuss that blush lace bolero?!) to the detailed and sweet paper from Coral Pheasant, this shoot has all the makings of what I love most! With a pink and gold color story, we brought in a lot of unique textures and shot this in a very raw construction space in downtown Hartford. In fact, it just so happens to be the first space our little creative team ever collaborated in (and was also on the first cover of Bliss Celebrations..!). I absolutely love Tony from Datura: A Modern Garden’s “classic” floral design. He made a container for our centerpiece out of boxwood (brilliant) and even created a mask bouquet for one of our models. Can you not see yourself toting a floral mask to your next party? I also love the boxwood trim that edged our gorgeous tablescape, which was overflowing with the prettiest cakes and macaroon tower from Confectionery Designs. The wide banded gold rimmed goblets to the individual raspberry trifles made for the most perfect setting. A special thank you to the amazing Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore who was our fashion stylist / director on this shoot and DD Nickel who is the artist behind the gorgeous beauty!

I want to extend a huge, opened arm hug to all our amazing vendors who prove time and time again that they are the best of the BEST! Be sure to pick up your copy of Bliss Celebrations Guide to see the images they chose from this shoot and head over to our galleries to see more!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Beauty: d.d. Nickel
Event Design: Jubilee Events
Fashion and Styling: The White Dress by the Shore
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Cakes & Sweets: Confectionery Designs
Stationery Design: Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Linen: La Tavola
Headpieces: Maria Elena Headpieces
Hat: Bijou Van Ness
Dresses: Ivy and Aster
Gloves:Carolina Amato
LOVE Ring: Avanessi
Vintage 1950′s Sequin Party Dress: Tova’s Vintage Shop

Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, Jubilee Events and The White Dress by the shore are all members of in WHITE: a luxury wedding collective.

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We are so excited and thrilled to share with you the newest cover of Bliss Celebrations Guide! We had the honor of being part of their cover shoot for the 2012 issue and cannot wait to share with you the amazing images and creative work by our stellar team. It was such a dream to be able to shoot this fun, french inspired shoot that sings to everything we love: shades of pink, vintage 1950′s sequin dresses, dreamy headpieces, cheeky paper, luxurious confections, sweet beauty, and down right gorgeous floral.

We also have an amazing and colorful graduation / bridal shower photoshoot published within these delictable pages in addition to the romantic wedding of Rachelle + Richard from the Tomes Higgins House this past may. A little later today we’ll be sharing images from the cover shoot so stay tuned– and be sure to pick up your copy of Bliss Celebrations due in stores across the North East soon!

A special thanks to all the vendors who made this shoot divine: Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography + Event Design: Jubilee Events + Fashion and Styling: The White Dress by the Shore + Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden + Cakes and Sweets: Confectionery Designs + Stationery Design: Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design + Rentals: Rentals Unlimited + Beauty: d.d. Nickel + Linen: La Tavola + Maria Elena Headpieces + Hat: Bijou Van Ness + Dresses: Ivy and Aster + Gloves:Carolina Amato

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Some of my favorite details from this shoot include the customized menus made out of gorgeous satin ribbon with gold foil engraving, the ghost chairs we designed with Datura: A Modern Garden that included inset calligraphy as a place card and boxwood trimming on the chair backs, the classic half wedge of pineapple that guests truly dinned at at Jackie and John’s wedding, the customized blue taffeta skirt and white collared shirt by Coren Moore (Beth’s vision that was designed especially for our shoot), the classic hair and makeup by Dana Bartone, and of course, my own personal Louie Vuitton suitcase as part of the going away look!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Shoot Design & Tablescape: Jubilee Events
Fashion Styling: Beth Chapman |  The White Dress By  The Shore
Location: The Bee and Thistle Inn
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Beauty: Dana Bartone
Cake: A Little Imagination Cakes
Paper Design: Coral Pheasant Stationary
Gown: Anne Barge
“Going Away” Dress: Siri
Fascinator: Bijou Van Ness
Jewerly: Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore
Bridesmaid: Coren Moore (skirt), Ann Taylor (shirt)
Tuxedo: Valentino Tailors
Chandelier: Ryan Designs
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Tableware & China: Party Rental Ltd
Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher JonesSimilar Posts:

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Additional shoot credit~  Paper Design by in WHITE member,  Coral Pheasant Stationary

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Our in WHITE launch soiree on Wednesday, January 11th was a huge success! A big thank you to all our friends, colleagues and clients who dusted off their finest white attire and came out to celebrate with us. We couldn’t be more grateful for your support and encouragement. What better way to toast a luxury collaborative than to work with the industries best of the best? The biggest thank you and credit goes out to our talented team of creatives who truly made in WHITE’s launch such a success. From the talented gourmands at A Thyme to Cook, the gorgeous Sperry Tent and it’s transformation by Ryan Designs, the stunning white floral decor by Datura: A Modern Garden, the rockin’ band and electric violinist from Elan Artists, the delicious prosecco from VOVETI, the stunning white jeweled cakes from A Little Imagination Cakes, the comfy (and warm) white chariots from Gateway Limo, and our cute and fun props from SayCheese for our black and white photobooth!

Thank you to Julie from Carla Ten Eyck Photography for these gorgeous images! We hope that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed all your little treats and gifts along the way. Until the next party… xoxoSimilar Posts:

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We’re giving giving away two sets of tickets to the WellWed New York’s Wedding Affair in Rochester. Simply leave a comment on this post telling us what’s inspiring you for your upcoming wedding by January 17th to be chosen to win. Our winners will be announced January 18th. Good luck!

WellWed New York Magazine cordially invites you to attend one of our signature bridal events – the 2012 Finger Lakes Wedding Affair at the Memorial Art Gallery of Rochester on January 21, 2012!

Filled with enchanting decor, innovative floral & tabletop designs, mouth-watering delectables, a local wedding library & as much inspiration as we can pack into our breathtaking venues, the New York Wedding Affair is sure to have something to delight every bride. The Wedding Affair provides an intimate & inspirational setting in which to meet your area’s most celebrated & sought-after wedding professionals. Planning seminars & decor workshops featuring experts in the local wedding industry are available, as well as makeover & manicure stations. To conclude this lavish event, we present a dazzling display of bridal & cocktail fashion highlighting the season’s most fabulous couture wedding fashions.

The Wedding Affair, hosted by WellWed New York Magazine, is anything but your typical “expo-style” bridal event. We invite you to attend this one-of-a-kind fete,which will introduce you to the products, people & places that create some of the country’s most talked about events.

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One of my favorite parts of this wedding was that it wasn’t just a celebration of a new family unit, but it also honored their history. The couple was married on the lush lawn overlooking the river surrounded by their closest family and friends. Their ceremony was deeply personal as their parents and siblings stood by them underneath the Chuppah, which housed them with a family prayer shawl. Guests made their way up to the cocktail hour, where they were greeted by one of the most cheerful and entertaining A Capella groups, the LarKings. Guests were quick to find their seats as the sweet candy apple escort cards were too good not to touch!

The inside of the barn was adorned with garden lights strung across their beams coupled with long billows of fabric to give it a romantic look. Azalea Floral Design created a magnificent look with the centerpieces with branches extended from tall vases filled with apples. The walls held mason jars and old glass containers that Danielle’s mom wrapped in various colored tissue paper for a pop of color once the candles inside were lit. Danielle’s mom truly outdid herself with all of the fabulous decor. Not only did she personally create all of the table numbers, decorative jars, programs, menu cards, and tasty cookies that guests were able to take home with them, but she brought in so many heartfelt details that brought Danielle’s vision to life. The gift vignette contained rustic tables, antique shutters, and old crates filled with fresh apples. A gift bag, carefully sewn together out of the bride’s aunt’s wedding dress stored the cards from all of Danielle and Ramsey’s loved ones.

As the couple sat together at their table, they toasted with their heirloom champagne glasses in front of numerous photos of their family members throughout the years. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be a part of such a special day in a family’s history.

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Photography: Raya Carlisle Photography
Cinematography: Vantage Point Films
Event Planning: Diana Chouinard, Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Azalea Floral Design
Cake: Palmer’s Bakery
A Capella Group: The LarKings
Beauty: DD Nickel
Ceremony & Reception Location: The Barns at Wesleyan Hills, Middletown, CT
Invitations: DIY by Danielle’s Mom, Jodi
Shoes: Anthropologie
Dress: Marissa, Lace detail styled and added by KleinfeldSimilar Posts:

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We are excited to share that we are featured in the 2012 issue of Grace Ormonde’s Wedding Style Magazine– New England! Be sure to pick up your copy to see our gorgeous hot pink, black, white and gold tablescape that we collaborated on with Blush Floral Design, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, Luxe Event Rentals, La Tavola Linen, and Party Rental Ltd as photographed by M. Benedicte Photography. We’ll be posted images of our tablescape soon! xxSimilar Posts:

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Join us on Thursday,  January 5th  from 5:30 -8:30 as we toast Callie Tein from Modern Trousseau .  Enjoy champagne and nibbles from La Cuisine and delectable sweets from Lovely Lollies while you browse Callie’s collection. If you are in the mood to slip on a few gowns, we are taking hour long appointments at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. If you are not ready to try anything on during the soiree, no worries! Schedule a time to come back during our trunk show that runs  Friday through Sunday.

This is a very special event and the evening will be reserved for trying on Modern Trousseau gowns only.
On hand for the evenings festivities will be a bevvy of talents! A crooner from Valentino Productions will be serenading us all evening. Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events will be available to lend advice on wedding planning and will be inspiring us with a stunning table scape for two featuring the floral creations of Datura: a modern garden.

Jennie Fresa‘s beauty team will be performing  mini-make up consultations to allow you to envision yourself on your big day in the gown of your dreams. And the oh- so- talented Carla Ten Eyck will be here snapping photos to capture the memories!  Jennie will be accepting 15 minute appointments.  Ring us at 860.669.4596 to schedule!

If you have had your eye on a Modern Trousseau gown in our boutique and are interested in retrying and purchasing it, this is the perfect event for you!

Don’t miss the festivities.  RSVP at 860.669.4596 and be sure to let us know if you would like one of the coveted appointments to try on gowns during the event. If you are lucky enough to purchase your gown on Thursday evening, you will  be granted a 10% trunk show discount.

Can’t wait to see you there! xxSimilar Posts:

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We’re positive your busy outfit planning for your new years soiree on the horizon– and now you have another amazing bash to look forward to! You are cordially invited to the in WHITE launch party on January 11th at 104 and 110 East Main Street in Clinton, Connecticut. Come help us celebrate this newest collaboration of luxury wedding creatives and be inspired. This event is open to all our readers, brides, clients, friends and industry talents. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by January 5th to rsvp@eventjubilee.com.

A special thank you to all our talented vendors who are helping to make this the event of 2012!

Catering: A Thyme to Cook // Lounge and Decor: Ryan Designs // Entertainment: Elan Artists // Linens and China: Party Rentals // Tent: Sperry Tents // Floral: Datura- A Modern Garden // Confections: A Little Imagination Cakes // Photo Props: Say Cheese //Transportation: Gateway Limosine // VOVETI Wine

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To those looking for the best of the best in the area… look no further. You would be sincerely lucky to have any of these professionals working for you on your wedding day! xx

Catering

A Thyme to cook
Cloud Nine
Coastal Gourmet
Culinary Concerts
Emily’s catering group
Gourmet Galley
Jordan Caterers

Confections

A Little Imagination Cakes
Ana Parzych Custom Cakes
Cakes Unlimited
La Petit France Bakery
Let’s Eat Cake
Lovely Cakes
Lovely Lollies
Palmer’s Bakery
Sweet Cakes
Sweet Lisa’s
The Cake Boutique

Dress

Valentino Tailors
The White Dress by the Shore

Floral

Azalea Floral Design
BLUSH Floral Design
Datura: A Modern Garden
Hana Floral Design
Just for You Floral Design

Hair & Makeup

Dana Bartone and Company
DD Nickel Makeup
Jennie Fresa Makeup and Skincare Boutiquerie

Lighting & Design

Ryan Designs
Shoreline AV

Linens

BBJ Linen
Cloth Connection
Gala Cloths
La Tavola Linen
Wildflower Linen

Entertainment

101 Management
Boppers Entertainment
Don Cavett
Elan Artists
Eli Escobar
Hartt School of Music
Heartbeat Dance Band
Joe Kiernan
Lapis Luna Band
Millennium Music
Powerstation
Rob Alberti
Sound Guyz Entertainment
Valentino Productions
Vali Entertainment
Wilson Stevens Productions

Officiant

Mary Coburn

Paper

CECI New York
Coral Pheasant
Michelle Dowling Calligraphy
Elizabeth Porcher Jones
Lilah Paper
Love Jenna Calligraphy
Mr. Boddington’s Studio
Neither Snow
Posh Paperie

Planning

Kathy O’Boyle Events

Photography

Binary Flips Photography
Brooke Allison Photography
Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Charlotte Jenks Lewis
Derek Fowles
Eric Foley
Erik Maziarz for Carla Ten Eyck
Greg Lewis Photography
Growing Tree Photography
Iris Photography
Jasmine Balgobin for Carla Ten Eyck
Julie Morawski for Carla Ten Eyck
Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck
Lisa Berry Photography
Raya Carlisle Photography
Raw Photo Design
Robert and Kathleen
Robert Norman Photography
Studio Foto
Take Aim Photography
Tricia Bohan Photography

Rentals

Connecticut Rental Center
Luxe Event Rentals
Party Rental LTD
Rentals Unlimited
Taylor Creative Inc.

Tent

Mahaiwe Tent
Sperry Tents

Transportation

Gateway Limo
Kelley Transit
Liberty Limo
Premiere Limousine
STA Transport

Venues

Amarante’s
Anthonys Ocean View
Bee and Thistle Inn
Bel Mer
Branford House
Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park
Dauntless Club
Florence Griswold Museum
Guilford Yacht Club
Homestead Inn
Inn at Middletown
Jonathan Edwards Winery
Latitude 41
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
Saugatuck Rowing Club
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Sharon Country Club
Shore and Country Club
Stonington Inn
The Barns
The Lace Factory
The Ocean House
The Old State House
The Riverview
Tomes-Higgins House
Wadsworth Mansion
Waveny House

Video

Boston Entertainment
Buzz Media Company
Vantage Point
Vintage CinemaSimilar Posts:

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Be sure to look for the newest issue of The Connecticut Bride Magazine, on newsstands the first of the year to see the newest photoshoot we were delighted to create! A huge thank you to Carla Ten Eyck who is responsible for the gorgeous images below,
Vintage Cinema for the behind-the-scenes video, Beth Chapman and her team at The White Dress by the shore for the fashion and styling, Dana Bartone & Company for their two days of tireless beauty, Tony Palmieri and his team of assistants at Datura: A Modern Garden for creating our floral art, and Modern Trousseau for being the muse of our shoot!

Our first look was shot in front of the Old State House on Main Street in Hartford and inside the Gershon Fox Room, featuring Modern Trousseau’s Pearl Gown from their Fall 2011 collection, white leather gloves by Carolina Amato, jewels by Haute Bride including square stud earrings, diamond cuff and tiara, necklace by DK Designs and vintage black 1936 Buick by Carriage Limo. Datura: A Modern Garden decorated our vintage car and created the stunning white bouquet.

Our second look featured Gown the Savannah gown by Modern Trousseau as part of their Fall 2011 collection with black satin gloves from Carolina Amato. Earrings are by Tejani, diamond cuffs by Haute Bride, large cocktail ring from Kate Spade New York, and black tulle headpiece by Satya Twena. We shot in front of the historic vault at The Society Room, a bank turned wedding venue on Pratt Street in Hartford. The colorful bouquet and floral decor was created by Datura: A Modern Garden.

One look that didn’t make the magazine was The Kennedy Gown by Modern Trousseau for their Fall 2011 collection, which inspired our third look at The Old State House on Main Street in Hartford. I absolutely adore this space– with it’s high ceilings, white wooden walls and oversized gold chandelier. The back jewels of the gown are by aquinnah jewelry with earrings by Haute Bride. Tony from Datura: A Modern Garden created a bouquet inspired by the Royal Wedding.

The fourth look is Modern Trousseau’s Larissa Gown for their Fall 2011 collection. Our bride also wore a fox trimmed fur jacket, also by Modern Trousseau with earrings by Haute Bride, bouquet from Datura: A Modern Garden, and brooch from The White Dress by the shore.

Our fifth look has to be my favorite. When we got word we could shoot inside Hartford City Hall I knew I wanted to do a throw back, city hall style wedding. Modern Trousseau’s short lace Daphne dress proved to be the perfect dress for this sexy and sweet look. Our pillbox cap with cage veil and feather details is from the millner Bijou Van Ness with pearl earring from The White Dress by the shore. I absolutely LOVE the nude shoes from Badgley Mischka and the simple bouquet from Datura: A Modern Garden. Our groom’s attire is from the impeccable male clothiers at Valentino Tailors.

Our sixth look was at the historic Mark Twain House– whose history you simply must read! It’s an incredible Hartford landmark and one our state is so proud to have. A 20′s feel was the fashion direction that Beth Chapman chose for this look, inspired by the gorgeous feather trimmed cloche from Bijou Van Ness. Our bride wore long satin ivory gloves by Carolina Amato, Modern Trousseau’s Faye gown with a feather brooched belt and earring from from Haute Bride. The stunning round bouquet is by Datura: A Modern Garden.

Our final look couldn’t have been timed more perfectly for the blooming trees of Elizabeth Park, Connecticut’s famous 100 year old rose garden in Hartford. Elizabeth Park is such a magical place, especially during the spring and summer months. The dogwood and lilac trees couldn’t have been more of a perfect backdrop to the gorgeous Piper gown from Modern Trousseau’s Fall 2011 line. I absolutely love the colorful necklace from Haute Bride and sheer white wrist length gloves from Carolina Amato. Tony from Datura: A Modern Garden created all the unique floral decor, including the peony bouquet, floral ring bearer bowl, floral parasol and the GORGEOUS floral and greenery garland modeled by our bride!

A huge thank you to The Connecticut Bride Magazine for featuring this amazing editorial photoshoot and to our talented team of vendors, below! Also be sure to check out the gorgeous video of this shoot, produced by Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema. Xx

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Cinematography: Vintage Cinema
Creative Direction: Candice Coppola, Jubilee Events
Stylist: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the shore
Hair & Makeup: Dana Bartone & Company
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Gowns: Modern Trousseau
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A big thank you goes out to the always lovely Jennie and team from Jennie Fresa Beauty Library as Christina and her girls looked stunning!! Wait until you see all of the flowers Yumiko and her team at Hana Floral Design created-breathtaking! How romantic is Christina’s bouquet?!

Big thanks to Derek Fowles Photography for capturing it all and Vantage Point Films for sending us this beautiful video!

Christina and Doug-thank you so much for having us as a part of such an extraordinary and special day! We wish you all the best and look forward to see you and your families again! XO

Christina + Doug | The Highlight Film from Vantage Point Films on Vimeo.

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Event Planning/ Rentals: Jubilee Events
Photography: Derek Fowles Photography
Videography: Vantage Point Films
Florist: Hana Floral Design
Beauty: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Cake: Kim’s Cottage Confections
Ceremony Musicians: Millennium Music
Entertainment: DJ Bob Raina
Transportation: Peter Pan Bus Lines
Bride’s Fashion: Maggie Sottero
Shoes: Pink, Michaelangelo
Men’s Fashion: Formals by AntonioSimilar Posts:

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During dinner, we transformed the ceremony tent into an fun lounge, complete with a white dance floor, semi-circular white resin smoothie bar, and sleek white couches with orange ottomans from Taylor Creative Inc. Culinary Concerts also designed a dessert bar round our style, creating white and blue seersucker cookies with shots of milk and Teddy’s favorite brownies. A huge thank you to Tricia Bohan photography for these images!

Thanks to Teddy and his wonderful family for the creative outlet– and congratulations!!

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Photography: Tricia Bohan Photography
Catering: Culinary Concerts
Flowers: BLUSH floral design
Design: Jubilee Events
Planning: Kathy O’Boyle Events
Lighting and Draping: Ryan Designs
Rentals: Jubilee Events
DJ and Uplighting: Boppers Entertainment
Tent and Dance Floor: New England Tent
Paper: Coral PheasantSimilar Posts:

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1. polka dot blusher veil from etsy// 2. fabulous polka dot dress via tumblr// 3. handbag from kate spade
4. vintage pumps via Pinterest // 5. michelle roth’s wedding dress to die for // 6. polka dot tie for the gentleman via Gia Canali 
7. sassy polka dot tights from marc jacobs //8. carolina amato gloves

I don’t know what it is about polka dots but there isn’t a polka dot pattern that I don’t love! Maybe it derives from our constant fascination by Kate Spade and her easy-to-love designs and ensembles, or maybe it’s my love for Roy Lichtenstein’s notorious pop art. I find them to be so fun and versatile-they can be preppy, charming, sophisticated, playful, and downright glamorous! If I can find a way to wear them or incorporate them, I will!

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Clinton, Connecticut welcomes in WHITE…a luxury wedding collective

East Main Street in Clinton, Connecticut welcomes a collective of wedding related businesses called in WHITE.  Situated between two historic properties at 104 and 110 East Main Street, in WHITE allows engaged couples to plan all aspects of their wedding in one destination.

The concept grew out of a former collaboration of Clinton based wedding vendors named Wedding Row. Due to businesses re-locations, new vendors have joined the collaboration and the concept has been rebranded.

The White Dress by the shore, Beneath the Gown and Jennie Fresa Makeup and Skincare Boutiquerie are pleased to welcome Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, Jubilee Events and Vintage Cinema to the Connecticut shoreline as the new members of in WHITE.

You are invited to an evening cocktail party from 6-9PM on January 11^th where you can step inside the historic locations that house these talented businesses. Mix and mingle with brides, friends and the industry’s finest experts while enjoying savory treats from the talented gourmands at A Thyme To Cook.

104 East Main Street
About Beneath the Gown
Beneath the Gown is a bridal lingerie boutique offering an exquisite collection of exclusive designer lingerie labels featuring French European couture fine laces and exquisite hand-made silks. Their lingerie is perfect for a honeymoon, special event or every day. Services include complimentary professional bra fittings and an in-house custom design service where Josie Jolon, the company’s founder, can customize or design a completely custom foundation to suit any body type, gown type or personal style.

About The White Dress by the Shore
The White Dress by the shore is a luxury bridal boutique that offers chic couture for brides, mothers and maids in the quaint atmosphere of an antique home.  The rustic charm of the store’s hardwood floors, exposed beams and stone fireplaces is offset by the beauty of their perfectly procured collection of wedding gowns.  Established in 2004, owner Beth Chapman, with over 20 years in the fashion industry, set out to create a bridal shopping experience like no other in the country. The experienced staff at The White Dress by the shore has exquisite taste and is passionate about delivering exceptional quality and service to their clients. The boutique has received a number of accolades including The Best of The Knot, The 2011 Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award and The 2011 Brides.com Editor Choice Award, as well continued five star online ratings from their customers. Attracting clients from around the world, The White Dress by the shore has developed a reputation as a hidden gem on the shoreline.  The boutique operates by appointment in order to provide their clients with the highest level of service. At The White Dress by the shore brides don’t just purchase their gown, they purchase a memory.

110 East Main Street
About  Carla Ten Eyck Photography
The colorful Carla Ten Eyck has been joyfully photographing weddings for the past nine years all over New England and beyond. Her talents include photographing people, moments and emotions with style, while teaching workshops, being a mom, all while having a sense of humor. With a team of 3 associate photographers and an amazing support staff, Carla runs her bustling studio out of her renovated childhood home in Hartford’s historic West End. Carla enthusiastically breathes energy, excitement and fun into everything she does from turning ideas into reality, shooting in new locations around the globe and to simple things like snuggling with her kids and hiding in the studio trying to scare her team. Carla’s style combines fun, unique and artistically beautiful photography. Her work has graced the covers of Bliss Celebrations Magazine, Gala Weddings Magazine and The Connecticut Bride Magazine. Her images can also be found amongst the pages of Professional Photographer Magazine, Bride’s Connecticut, Newport Weddings Magazine, Celebrations New England, Southern New England Weddings and SNEW Destinations Magazines. Carla’s weddings are regularly featured on wedding blogs including Style Me Pretty, Ruffled Blog, 100 layer cake, Grace Ormonde and la belle bride.

About Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design
Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design is a purveyor of unique custom paper goods and stationery for weddings, milestone celebrations and beyond.  Designer Nichole Michel specializes in creating designs that are the perfect combination of beautiful typography, gorgeous patterns and thick, luxurious paper. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a bachelor of fine arts and a minor in photography, Nichole has spent the last seven years working as a graphic designer at a major consumer products company. Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design gives her the opportunity to bring her considerable talents to creating a feeling and telling the story of life’s momentous occasions. Want something fun and funky, a bit sophisticated or perhaps a timeless, classic design? Nichole will bring your vision and your event to life on paper, setting the mood as the envelope opens. Her witty and whimsical work has been featured on countless wedding sites and magazines and continues to garner rave reviews.

About Jennie Fresa Makeup and Skincare Boutiquerie
Jennie Fresa is known for helping her clients enhance their natural beauty.  As a former NYC Trainer and International Makeup Artist for Trish McEvoy, she learned the importance of listening to her clients needs and creating custom looks that best suit their individual lifestyle.  This approach put her in high demand among many private NYC clients and brides.  She has since brought her passion for personalized beauty to the CT shoreline where she and her team beautify over 100 brides a year.  As a facialist and makeup artist, Jennie works closely with all of her clients to ensure they are truly putting their best face forward. The boutiquerie houses a selection of fine organic skin care products, Jennie’s signature makeup collection among many other divine, little treasures.  Jennie’s work has been featured in BRIDES CT, Style Me Pretty,  Southern New England Weddings and Martha Stewart Weddings to name a few.

 About Jubilee Events
Jubilee Events is a renowned Connecticut based event design and planning boutique specializing in artful weddings, events and occasions. Best known for their broad range of eclectic, sophisticated styles from elegant dinners on the farm to dramatic tented affairs, they are young, stylish, creative, artistic and fun – and they love to infuse that energy into every event. Jubilee Events has designed and planned weddings all across New England – from Connecticut to Rhode Island, New York and Massachusetts. In addition, clients have hired them to design and plan adventures in Paris, Spain, Costa Rica and throughout the United States.

Jubilee Events has received numerous accolades and press since their launch in 2007. They are a featured vendor in Grace Ormonde’s Wedding Style Magazine and Wedding Style New England Magazine and were chosen as The Knot’s “Best of” by past clients. Recently, they were chosen as the only Event Designers to receive the BRIDES Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award for 2011 in Connecticut. Their work has been featured numerous times in Bliss Celebrations Guide, BRIDES Magazine, Gala Weddings Magazine, Connecticut Bride, Connecticut Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, 100 Layer Cake and BRIDES Connecticut. They have also had features in Martha Stewart Weddings, Get Married Magazine, Southern Weddings Magazine and La Bella Bride Magazine.

About Vintage Cinema
Vintage Cinema captures your wedding day in a nostalgic fashion creating a lasting memory for years to come.  With over 15 years of experience in motion graphics and cinematography, owner Jim Altieri brings his distinctive vision and timing to your wedding film, creating a work of moving art that celebrates your day from getting ready until that last kiss of the night.  Each film is shot and edited in a style reminiscent of the classic super 8mm home movies of the 1950′s.  Vintage Cinema hand crafts each film to reflect those special moments throughout the day whether it be a quiet glance or the touch of a hand.  Every wedding day has its own story and Vintage Cinema strives to tell that story in a timeless manner while keeping a low profile throughout the day.  Vintage Cinema is proud to have its unique films featured by Connecticut Bride, Style Me Pretty, Southern New England Weddings and 100 Layer Cake.

To join the in WHITE festivities on Wednesday, January 11th from 6-8, kindly RSVP to:  rsvp@eventjubilee.com

 Follow in WHITE on twitter // Like in WHITE on facebook // visit in WHITE’s website, coming soon

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This shoot was initially inspired by an anthropologie catalog I received a few months prior to our shoot. We went with a bohemian 70′s vibe and found the perfect location at the base of a mountain leading up to Pura Vida Gardens. The day started at a local surf shop where Alejandro works in the town of Jaco. More about this shoot can be found in our new e-zine, A Jubilee Event. Make sure you subscribe to see more images of this shoot– along with a lot more content for planning your next event! Be sure to view the video by Buzz Media which really captures the essence of the last shots on this day on top of the mountain. xx!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Ceremony + Reception Location: Los Suenos Resort, Costa Rica
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Model Styling & Accessories: The White Dress by the Shore
Flowers: Datura: A Modern Garden
Cinematography: Buzz Media
Beauty: DD Nickel
Furniture & Rentals: Eventos Boadicea
Paper: Paloma’s Nest
Shoes: Zappos
Linens: Gala Cloths
Ribbon: Paloma’s Nest
Jewelry: Ben-Amun

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Crabby Patties

2 lbs lump crab meat
2 tsp lemon juice
3 eggs
2 tbsp mayonnaise
8-12 oz plain bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/8 th tsp ground white pepper
½ red bell pepper
8 oz red onion
1 tsp ground mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup milk
1/8 th tsp red hot sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp chopped chives
salad oil for searing

Combine all wet ingredients and seasonings in food processor then place in a mixing bowl. Process red pepper and onion till fine minced then add to wet ingredients. Pick through crab meat to make sure there are no shell fragments then pulse in processor to a fine shred consistency. Add to remaining ingredients in bowl and mix well by hand. Add bread crumbs to mix until mix will hold its shape. Scoop crab cakes with a ¾ oz ice cream scoop onto parchment paper. Lightly press down tops to form a cake that is flat on top. Heat a thin layer of salad oil in a non stick pan oven medium heat until if you drop a little piece of cake mix pan it bubbles around the edge. When your pan reaches the proper temperature place crab cakes in pan with the side that was on the parchment facing down. This will be your presentation side. Cook cake till lightly browned then turn and repeat on second side. Cakes can be finished on pan sprayed sheet pans in the oven heating to 155 degrees internal temp.

Serve with your favorite aioli – some suggestions would be chipotle, lemon, or tomato basil.

Other options: substitute half the crab meat with lobster meat and add a little tarragon.

Bill’s Famous Marshmallows

1 cup 10X sugar – for dusting and coating

½ cup water
2 ¾ tablespoons powdered gelatin

½ cup water
2 cups sugar
½ cups corn syrup

¼ teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla

Grease bottom and sides of a 13” x 9”. Coat with 10 x sugar. Whip whites with salt to just soft peaks. Set aside. In electric mixer bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup water. Let bloom. In 3 qt sauce pot, combine sugar, corn syrup and ½ cup water. Cook to 240 degrees. Remove from heat and pour over bloomed gelatin. Add vanilla. Whip at high speed for 6 minutes. Should be tripled in volume and cool. Fold whipped whites into whipped sugar mix. Mix evenly. Pour mix into prepared pan, coat with 10 X and spread evenly into pan. Recoat top with 10X. Let set at room temp for 2 hours. Put in refrigerator uncovered for 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until needed. Cut to size after completely set. Use plenty of 10X to dust cutters or knife.

Some Variations:
Add the following to the 1 cup of 10X

• Gingerbread, – 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon clove
• Cocoa Ancho – ½ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder.
• Cinnamon – 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Fruited marshmallows – add ¼ cup of compound and color with appropriate food tint to the sugar, water and corn syrup mix. Follow directions for the basic marshmallow recipe.

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Be sure to watch Jim Altieri’s video at the end of the blog post to see the story of their day unfold. It’s a tear jerker– I must warn you.

Big thanks to my friend Robert Norman for the gorgeous images of this day! xx

Congratulations Cindy and Tony! We wish you and your family a lifetime of happiness and love. xx

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Photography: Robert Norman Photography
Videography: Vintage Cinema
Planning & Design: Jubilee Events
Location: The Old State House
Catering & Cake: A Thyme to Cook
Floral Design: BLUSH Floral Design
Gown: Amy Kuschel from The White Dress by the shore
Hair and Makeup: Jennie Fresa Library
Ceremony & Reception Musicians: Powerstation
Transportation: Gateway Limo
Calligraphy: Michelle Dowling
Invitations: Two Ems
Wedding Day Paper: Jubilee EventsSimilar Posts:

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We’ve been holding on to this piece of information for some time and now, we are so excited to share with you that Jubilee Events has been chosen as one of The Best Wedding Planners and Designers in the world by Junebug Weddings. Our team is so proud to be featured next to the industries very best in New York hotlist. Go take a peek at our listing– and thanks to Junebug Weddings for such an amazing honor.

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Check out these two videos of Engage11! Grand Cayman, produced by Elysium Productions:

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Costa Rica has quickly become one of the top locations in the world for a destination wedding. The beautiful and tropical atmosphere mixed with the friendly, laid back culture is the perfect recipe for a week long holiday to celebrate with family and friends. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Costa Rica now for a third time in less than two years and it is, hands down, one of the most unique, beautiful and amazing places I’ve ever been!

Los Suenos Resort and Marina is a 1,100-acre master planned destination resort community and encompasses a private 600-acre rainforest reserve; a 201-room five star Marriott hotel; over 500 luxury residences, including single-family homes, lots, condominiums and lavish villas; a full service 200-slip international marina; an exclusive Beach Club for residents; an 18-hole championship golf course, and much more. We’ve partnered with Stay in Costa Rica, a luxury property management company on the resort, to plan and design destination weddings at their properties. They have dozens of amazing, multi-million dollar homes and villas that overlook the rain forest and bay. Stay in Costa Rica offers unique and luxurious accommodations for your guests and an experience of having your wedding in the most unique setting! The Marina offers a ton of activities and experiences– from sailing, fishing, to shopping and unique dining. The spa at the Marriott Resort within Los Suenos is world class and renowned. I can’t gush enough about how beautiful and amazing this place is!

We have to wish a heartfelt congratulations today to Mandi and Dan, who are to be wed on the beach this afternoon amongst 50 of their closest family and friends. At sunset, we’ll have cocktails on top of the mountain overlooking the rainforest and bay during sunset. An authentic Costa Rica dinner is being prepared by our incredible chef, Jose. We can’t wait to get the day started. Congratulations Mandi and Dan! Pura Vida!!!! XOSimilar Posts:

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We are so thrilled to announce that Jubilee Events is now a Style Me Pretty: Premier Destination Vendor!! xoxoSimilar Posts:

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Enjoy!xoxo

Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica from Buzz Media Company on Vimeo.

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Photography:Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Ceremony + Reception Location:Los Suenos Resort, Costa Rica
Event Design & Planning:Jubilee Events
Model Styling & Accessories:The White Dress by the Shore
Flowers: Datura:A Modern Garden
Cinematography:Buzz Media
Beauty:DD Nickel
Furniture & Rentals:Eventos Boadicea
Invitations:Posh Paperie
Shoes:Zappos
Linens:Gala Cloths
Ring Bowl & Ribbon:Paloma?s Nest
Calligraphy:Primele
Jewelry:Ben-Amun
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Enjoy!xoxo

Be sure to check out all of the behind the scenes action! Part I, Part II, Part III

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Photography:Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Ceremony + Reception Location:Los Suenos Resort, Costa Rica
Event Design & Planning:Jubilee Events
Model Styling & Accessories:The White Dress by the Shore
Flowers: Datura:A Modern Garden
Cinematography:Buzz Media
Beauty:DD Nickel
Furniture & Rentals:Eventos Boadicea
Invitations:Posh Paperie
Shoes:Zappos
Linens:Gala Cloths
Ring Bowl & Ribbon:Paloma’s Nest
Calligraphy:Primele
Jewelry:Ben-Amun
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From the Designers

Our inspiration for the shoot came from our real life couple Michelle and Alejandro, who are avid surfers. Costa Rica is known for some of the best surfing in the world and with this shoot, we really wanted to highlight that! We also wanted to do something casual, relaxed, and beach side that captured the easy going and romantic nature of our couple. A lot of what we pulled together was simply based on inspiration when we went to set up that day. Finding that instinct and intuition of the natural landscape really influenced our design. In our tablescape, my favorite spontaneous elements are the centerpiece of braided fronds, which was the brilliant idea of our floral designer. I also love the paper chargers created by Posh Paperie, that we intermixed with real leaf detailing on the tiffany blue napkins. The hair and fashion was inspired by runway and an anthropolgie catalog we received a few weeks prior. Overall it’s colorful, light, carefree, and playful, much like the beautiful country of Costa Rica. — Candice Coppola, Jubilee Events

The opportunity to work in Costa Rica was a dream come true! The lush jungles, stunning beaches and rich culture inspired me to keep the attire very natural. The accessories that we used were made from wood and shell. We brought in a small touch of sparkle, because every bride needs some! The bridal gown by was by designer Augusta Jones. I selected it because it had a very organic feel to it. The silk chiffon fabric was perfect for the beach setting and the touch of metallic embroidery at the neckline had an ethnic feel that made it perfect for Costa Rica. The bride’s jewelry and headband selected for the shoot were by Maria Elena. Both contained accents of mother of pearl.The bridesmaid was outfitted in a satin yoryu dress by Vineyard Collection. I loved the vibrancy of the color of the dress, but also the amazing flow that the fabric had. We accessorized the dress with wooden bangles from ben amun to bring in a natural element.–From Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore

This trip to Costa Rica was so inspirational in too many ways to list! The hair and makeup was inspired by a combination of the relaxed beach environment, the casualness of the couple, and the gorgeous styling of the event and the bride. It’s so important as a hair and makeup artist to understand the full vision of an event, so you can create the perfect finishing touches! Beachy, unconstructed waves for the hair really reflected the personality of the day and flowers tucked in the hair made the perfect accessory. For makeup, rich, vibrant color was the only way to go! Costa Rica is such a colorful place! I highlighted the eyes with bold shades of violet and teal and kept the lips soft in shades of pale coral and peach for balance.–From Deanna Nickel of DD Nickel Beauty

Before our actual shoot happened and was in motion I tried very hard not to have any preconceived ideas as to what I wanted to do or not do. I wanted to wait and see where we ended up- be it the rainforest or the black sand beaches of Playa Hermosa and let my surroundings inspire how I would photograph Michelle and Alejandro. Lucky for me these two were such naturals in front of my camera and so in love. For the most part I let that dictate a lot of the feel that I was going for in my images- and let the story line come naturally. We had a variety of weather that day,and I used it all to help set the tone but really and truly it was Michelle and Alejandro’s clear, obvious love that came through- whether we were shooting in the sun or the bone drenching rain!

My favorite image is from what we all thought would be the end of our shoot for the day- the skies had opened up and everyone scurried about packing the vans, stowing the musicians and instruments- and Michelle and Alejandro had already fled to the top of the beach to leave. I stopped them and, well since they were already soaking wet? I just had them enjoy being with each other, all wet and in fancy clothes! Michelle’s makeup held up PERFECTLY- and everything just jumps out of the frame at you- their skin tones, the drops of water all over them, the way Alejandro’s white linen shirt just clings to him, it’s all natural, real and completely romantic!–From Carla Ten Eyck, photographer

So much of the landscape in Costa Rica is dense and lush with saturated tropical colors and thick, waxy flowers. This beach was the antithesis of that, breezy and simplistic. I knew the florals needed to be a reflection of that. Most exciting to me was having the opportunity to work with new flowers, many that I’d seen only in photographs, still more that I couldn’t even identify! I chose to create bouquets that moved in the wind, a cascade for our bride and a fan bouquet for her maid. The inspiration for the floral jewelry came from the turquoise stones offset with shades of orange and yellow croton foliage and green shampoo ginger. Local fruits became the focus of the florals for our tablescape, melons and oranges simply accented with braided palm fronds. Fan palm provided just the right touch for the chair backs and gorgeous yellow and green flax foliage (clipped from the back yard of our posh accommodations!) accented the large driftwood pieces used to mark our ceremony. My favorite part of this shoot, as always, was the collaboration between the incredible group of artists and visionaries.–From Tony Palmieri of Datura: A Modern Garden

We absolutely loved being a part of this innovative & inspiring shoot, with such an amazingly talented group of people. Candice is really the one who came up with the inspiration board & colors that she wanted to incorporate. We took her initial storyboard and ran with it! We came up with a fun and funky pattern to use on several of the pieces, and designed an adorable “postcard style” save the date. The mustard yellow and moss green were a perfect combination for all of the paper goods, and the mix of a funky script with a block font made for a clean but fun look. To incorporate the “beachy” aspect, we pulled in shells filled with moss for the placecards to rest in. This was one of our favorite shoots ever to be a part of! Thanks to the amazing team who made it come to life.–From Elizabeth Seaton of Posh Paperie

More to come! xo

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Ceremony + Reception Location: Los Suenos Resort, Costa Rica
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Model Styling & Accessories: The White Dress by the Shore
Flowers: Datura: A Modern Garden
Cinematography: Buzz Media
Beauty: DD Nickel
Furniture & Rentals: Eventos Boadicea
Invitations: Posh Paperie
Shoes: Zappos
Linens: Gala Cloths
Ring Bowl & Ribbon: Paloma’s Nest
Calligraphy: Primele
Jewelry: Ben-Amun
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 { all photography by carla ten eyck }

No. 1; Tablescape by Jubilee Events / Just For You Floral Design with handwashed burlap linens, farm chairs decorated with green moss and hanging mirrors.

No. 2; Fresh artichokes decorate a vintage silver serving bowl (my grandmothers, to be exact!). Consider purchasing or borrowing vintage pieces and using them as decor in your Thanksgiving tablescape like the artichokes pictured.

No. 3; Thanksgiving inspired fashion styled by Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore. A cute knee length cream colored dress paired with a vintage fur stole completes this look. I love the nude and fresh makeup by Catie Bane of Dana Bartone & Company and the feathered headband our model Kelley is wearing!

No. 4; Our tablescape up close with white Pottery Barn dinner plates and alternating rusty brown salad plates with a bird motif from Pier 1. We used antiqued looking mercury glass egg cups from anthropologie to hold some of our mini pears at each place setting. Our tablescape was a mixture of old silver containers, limoncello cups, and ivory taper candles in short candle holders from ikea and tall clear bubble candle holders from CB2. We pre-poured water glasses with lemon wheels to give it a pop of added color (and flavor!). When decorating your holiday table this year remember to play with sizes, shapes and heights in our centerpiece. It will add dimension to your design!

No. 5; A close up shot of our individual place settings with tiered dinner, salad and dessert plates. I purchases some vintage floral napkins from a local antique store and folded them length-wise. A mini pear holds into place our placecard, which is done on a piece of wood veneer by Pretty Mail Calligraphy.

No. 6; Inexpensive mini-jars are wired to curly willow branches with candles and ivory spray roses tucked in. This would be a gorgeous arrangement for your front foyer or on an accent table and fairly inexpensive to create! Curly willow lasts forever and spray roses can easily be found at your local flower shop.

No. 7; One of our beautiful centerpiece arrangements by Just For You Floral Design using ivory roses and local greenery. Most of the flowers we used were in an ivory / yellow / green shade. I love the neutral palette!

No. 8; I always LOVE to play with chair backs, and this time we added long strips of green moss down the backs of this old farmhouse chairs. In the center, we tied (at varying heights) inexpensive mirrors I purchased at the dollar store. Jane fastened some hearty greenery to the mirrors using a little bit of floral wire.

No. 9; Warm apple cider in white Pottery Barn mugs accented with a fragrant cinnamon stick. This is why I LOVE fall! This would be great served to guests as they first arrive on a silver platter (as pictured).

No. 10; S’mores cake pops by the talented Lovely Lollies from Danbury, Connecticut. We love pastry chef Corine Dell’Orso’s play on the cake pop with these s’mores pops. They as much fun to display as they are to eat, shown here in an inexpensive urn draped with moss to cover the floral foam we used inside to keep these beauts upright.

Happy entertaining! xoxo

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We were inspired by the classic, preppy and fun look of bow ties, seersucker and bright colors. Some highlights from this shoot are all the incredible corals and blue colors that Tony magnificently worked into the tablescape arrangements and bouquets. Seriously… are you kidding? The irises? Amazing! And the incredible paper that Nichole from Coral Pheasant created– folded menu cards with covers, customized favor / place card boxes with unique paper flowers on top, mini bow ties that decorated our champagne glasses… need I go on?!

We also scored an incredible pink vintage bike thanks to our friend Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore, who styled our models for the shoot from head to two. We LOVE this lace Modern Trousseau gown!

I just have to say, one more time, how grateful we are to the amazing and talented vendors who contributed so generously to our shoot. We love the way it turned out and are so excited to share! Thanks to Style Me Pretty for the lovely feature… and to see more images… head over to our gallery.. and also see Coral Pheasant’s blog post on the shoot.

XXOO!

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Model Styling + Fashion: The White Dress by the Shore
Flowers: Datura – A Modern Garden
Event Design + Planning: Jubilee Events
Hair + Make-up: Dana Bartone & Company
Ceremony + Reception Location: The Ocean House
Invitations: Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Dress: Modern Trousseau
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited of Newport
Cake: Toria Dolce Fine Desserts
Groom’s Suit: J.Crew
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We are really excited to announce our newest endeavor! I’ve been working hard on designing and launching our new e-magazine, which will feature a curated selection of inspirational ideas and articles. From fashion to flowers and everything in between, every month we’ll send you a delicious newsletter of original content meant to inspire your next party, celebration or wedding. Our first issue will debut in November and you don’t want to miss it! Be sure to subscribe to receive our magazine in your inbox digitally every month.Similar Posts:

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We were so excited to see a photoshoot we designed and styled featured on Style Me Pretty Friday! This shoot was a result of our Collaborate & Create workshop with Carla Ten Eyck at The Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Head over to Style Me Pretty to see all the prettiness and stay tuned to our blog this Wednesday for a full feature!

Happy Halloween! xox

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Model Styling + Fashion: The White Dress by the Shore
Flowers: Datura – A Modern Garden
Event Design + Planning: Jubilee Events
Hair + Make-up: Dana Bartone & Company
Ceremony + Reception Location: The Ocean House
Invitations: Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Dress: Modern Trousseau
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited of Newport
Cake: Toria Dolce Fine Desserts
Groom’s Suit: J.Crew
Bow Tie: Southern ProperSimilar Posts:

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Porter Creek Winery will always have a special and meaningful place in my heart! My husband and I spent a week in the Russian River Valley on our honeymoon at the tremendous Farmhouse Inn which was only a mile away from Porter Creek. We had the most memorable afternoon there driving up the dirt driveway to the tasting room, playing with the wine makers dog who sat outside at the front door, and of course, tasted quite a bit of wine! We had several special bottles shipped home to us and always reminisce over our trip whenever we uncork one. So, for our first series of Friday Favorites I thought we would share our love for Porter Creek with you! I hope you are all getting together with family and friends over the weekend so bring a bottle of Porter Creek with you wherever you go!

I chose a lovely 2005 Fiona Hill Pinot Noir– which I am obsessed with. It is SO yummy! From the winemaker: This meticulously planted, steep hillside vineyard is situated along Westside Road at the entrance of Porter Creek with an ideal southern face. Hard clay top soil with a fractured stone bedrock places continual stress on these Pinot vines, resulting in a very expressive, unique vineyard designate wine. The nose has aromas of wild berries and forest floor, a weighty mid-palate and long silky finish.

A second choice of mine but Lindsay’s choice would be the 2009 Chardonnay: The growing conditions of this terraced, hillside vineyard, with mature vines and low yields produces a very unique Chardonnay. George’s Hill vineyard extends from the hilltop down a steep terraced slope of approximately 30% grade. The soil profile consists of Franciscan, metamorphic hard clay with a bedrock of fractured stone material. The bedrock layer allows the roots to penetrate, but only slowly over time. Parts of the vineyard yield only one and a half tons per acre. The grapes are harvested in the early morning hours in order to preserve and capture the fruit at perfect ripeness. The wine undergoes natural fermentation in barrel as well as natural malolactic fermentation, and is aged sur lees. The 2009 vintage is extremely well-balanced. Aromas of lemon, lime and pear. Richness and mineral notes on the pallet, yet restrained with a long finish.

Diana’s 2009 Zinfandel pick would be a wonderful choice for your Thanksgiving dinner table: A classic example of Sonoma County Zinfandel. Aromatically, it has the explosive cherries and berries jam and on the palate it is rich and textured on the finish. Produced from hillside grown vines and blended with 10% Carignane for texture and overall harmony.

Cheers! xoxoSimilar Posts:

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1. Chevron journal cover-witandwhistle; 2. Chevron deer head via-delysia style; 3. Chevron gold ring-House of Harlow;

4. Chevron wedding cake; 5. Blue and white chevron shirt; 6. Gold and white tray-upintheairsomewhere

A few weeks ago I told Nichole from Coral Pheasant that I was fairly confident I single handily re-energized the chevron revolution on pinterest. She laughed and reminded me that I wasn’t that popular. In all seriousness, there seems to be a chevronaissance as the pattern has come up everywhere! I love it oh-so-very-much as it’s a modern take on a classic stripe. You can incorporate chevron into your wedding fairly easy, but just be careful that you don’t overdo it. I recommend using it in interesting and unique ways with blocks of vibrant colors and another pattern. Xo!

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As our shoot design progressed it sort of morphed into this obsession with taxidermy and a statement decor piece that we wanted to create. Between myself, Nichole of Coral Pheasant and the incredible Tony of Datura: A Modern Garden, we conceptualized this deer head escort card wall nearly 7 1/2 feet tall and completely covered in over 700 varieties of white and ivory roses (from the most wonderful rose grower, Passion Growers). Radic, right? To date, it is my absolute favorite thing we’ve EVER done at a photoshoot– and it almost didn’t happen! Believe it or not, white resin deer heads are hard to come by. After a fighting match with the folks at zgallerie who couldn’t express ship me my deer head in time (!) we scowered decor stores, online retailers, salvage stores… everything from this side of the Mississippi to procure a white resin deer head. We came up with nothing! Total failure. It was quite tragic… until… Tony came across a discarded taxidermy deer head form the day before our shoot with no ears or antlers. Score! And in true Datura: A Modern Garden fashion that deer head not only had the prettiest Styrofoam ears but also curly willow antlers and was painted a magnificent shade of white!

Some more incredible details from the shoot include the paper suite designed by Coral Pheasant, which included laser cut metal engraved invitations mounted to a python booklet. Whhaaat? Nichole also created laser engraved and hand painted gold / clear acrylic menu cards and escort cards, which was inspired by a decadent acrylic/ghost end table with exposed metal brackets found in elle decor. These are a MUST for us to reproduce at one of our events and is truly an incredible statement piece!

One thing I can’t get over is the insane centerpiece Tony and his team created using curly willow and hanging white curcumin suspended above one of our rentable vases. We used a luxurious linen from Wildflower Linens in a shimmering gold paillettes with gold “saturn” chargers at each place setting from Rentals Unlimited. Each place setting had a neatly folded white silk shantung napkin with an acrylic menu card with handmade paper garlands from Kristina Marie.

Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore was our talented fashion stylist and pulled together all the fashion and accessories for our model. She created three separate, modern looks using gowns from UK designer David Fielden, Amsale, and Coren Moore! And now the gorgeous images from the insanely creative Carla Ten Eyck… (be sure to read her blog post too!).

Thanks to such an incredible team for their love, laughs and creativity. We had so much fun on this warm July afternoon and can’t wait to do it again! Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Southern New England Weddings: Destinations to see all this goodness in print. Until next time… xo!

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Cinematography: Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Styling & Fashion: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore
Event Planning & Design: Candice Coppola, Jubilee Events
Floral Design + Decor: Tony Palmieri, Datura, A Modern Garden
Beauty: Dana Bartone & Co.
Cakes: Hope Wright-Martell, A Little Imagination Cakes
Invitations/Paper: Nichole Michel, Coral Pheasant
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited, Newport
Linens: Wildflower Linen
Paper Garlands: Kristina MarieSimilar Posts:

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• Nautical Preppy Wedding Photoshoot in Essex, Connecticut for The Connecticut Bride

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Southern New England Weddings: Destination Edition from Jim Altieri on Vimeo

Thanks to Jim Altieri for capturing some behind-the-scenes goodness of our shoot for Southern New England Weddings!

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Cinematography: Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Styling & Fashion: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore
Event Planning & Design: Candice Coppola, Jubilee Events
Floral Design + Decor: Tony Palmieri, Datura, A Modern Garden
Beauty: Dana Bartone & Co.
Cakes: Hope Wright-Martell, A Little Imagination Cakes
Invitations/Paper: Nichole Michel, Coral Pheasant
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited, Newport
Linens: Wildflower LinenSimilar Posts:

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We were excited, along with our industry favs, to be asked to produce an editorial photoshoot for Southern New England Weddings‘ newest destination edition. Shot inside Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, we designed a modern, sexy, city style wedding in shades of white, ivory and gold. It was a true creative collaboration between ourselves, Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore, Tony Palmieri and Cat of Datura: A Modern Garden, Dana Bartone & Company, A Little Imagination Cakes, Coral Pheasant Design + Stationery and the talented photographer Carla Ten Eyck.

Be sure to pick up your copy of this issue available in bookstores, supermarkets, and drug stores through out New England. Tomorrow we share with you some never before seen images from the shoot. Later today we are going to share the behind the scenes video shot and produced by Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema. Stay tuned!Similar Posts:

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We loved our final appointment of bridal market at Modern Trousseau’s new showroom in New York. Beth Chapman had already previewed the collection before it had hit NYC and raved about Callie’s stunning designs. They did not disappoint! Her newest collection includes some amazing lace gowns along with a fun and flirty line “before there was long.” Be sure to stay tuned to The White Dress by the shore’s blog for complete fashion updates from market!

We’re always so grateful to Martha Stewart Weddings and Darcy Miller for hosting an incredible party the last night of bridal market. After so much running around, our tired feet and minds need to cut loose! We had a great time at their offices with friends from The White Dress by the shore, Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, Bliss Event Design, Weddings by Socialites, Impressions Photography, 14 Stories, Monumental Designs, Lyndsey Hamilton Events, Ceci New York, Lela New York, Ashley Baber Weddings, Annie Lee, and many more! It was a treat to meet Martha again this year, too.

We also attend a fabulous gala at The New York Public Library hosted by The Knot. Big thanks to Carley for a spectacular and fun night!

Until next October… xoxoSimilar Posts:

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Our second recap of Bridal Market includes gorgeous gowns from Amy Kuschel, Anne Barge and Romona Kerveza. The trend this season brought us back to a classic elegance and featured a lot of lace and tulle. The royal weddings influence was evident– not only by the sleeves but the fabrics and silhouettes!

Read our first recap of market here and stay tuned to The White Dress by the shore’s blog for more deets on the fashion. More to come.. xo!Similar Posts:

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My weekend started off at the Amsale runway show, where she showed gowns from her newest collection. The runway show was a modern take on the classics (even down to the music!). Her maids walked down the runway first in all Jersey fabric in clean silhouettes, some with one shoulder. Her bridal collection had a lot of tulle skirts with with satin bodices. You can see all the dresses that walked down the runway here.

We visited one of my favorite new lines, Ivy & Aster, known for their sweet and feminine style. They also make the cutest bridesmaids dresses that you’d be destined to wear again and again! You can see their full Fall 2012 line here.

It’s totally true: we do heart Euro designer David Fielden– and what a pleasure it was to meet him and have him show us his 2012 Fall collection! His avant-garde style and bold use of textures, fabrics and cuts makes his line completely unique. One of our favorite looks was a backless white jumpsuit dress alternative– so 70′s and truly for the bride who wants something amazing and different! You can see some of his 2012 line here and his Milan runway show below… I STRONGLY encourage you to watch the whole thing. The finale is worth the wait!

More to come… xoxo
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With excitement we are posting a call for resumes to fulfill several internships within our company! We are looking for self-starting, motivated, dynamic, creative, fashionable and enthusiastic leaders for the 2012 season. Interns with Jubilee Events have the opportunity to work alongside our incredible team. You will work with clients and vendors, participate in the creative process and see our events unfold first hand!

We are holding intern interviews over the next two weeks. I strongly encourage you to send us your resume and cover letter to:  careers {AT} eventjubilee.com. Be sure to include why you love parties and weddings so much– and how you would be an asset to our team!

We look forward to hearing from you! xo

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Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Planning: Jubilee Events
Location: Belle Mer
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Paper & Invitations: Leigh & Kelsey
Officiant: Rev Steph
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1. red “bardot” dress from kate spade; 2. model with red lips via wildfox couture; 3. suede red booties from alexander mcqueen; 4. red dress via ulyana sergeenko’s 2011 collection;  5. vintage vogue from wookmark (august 1956); 6. red valentino dress via the sole train; 7. red chanel nail polish; 8. classic red leather handbag from j.crew

This past weekend was glorious! With a well deserved weekend off, I caught up on many important things: sex and the city episodes, online shopping which involved a major chloe purchase, and my netflix wishlist which included Valentino: The Last Emperor. Watching Mr. Valentino prepare for his 45th Anniversary collection and retirement was riveting– and it also reminded me that I’ve been straight up sweatin’ the color red.I’ve managed to purchase a killer red jacket from j.crew (along with a bright red dress and sweet red pumps… opps). I’ve been rockin’ my  favorite red mac lipstick for a while too. What is it about the color red that’s got me switching out the pink from my wardrobe? I think the reason why I love it most is it exudes confidence.

Considering refreshing your hangars with some new, vibrant red pieces. It’s a big color this year at j.crew and kate spade. My favorite way to wear red is to wear it from head to toe. Red dress? Check. Red jacket? Check. Red shoes, lips, belt and bag? Che-ck! Wearing all one color can be really dramatic and bold. I’d die to design an all red event with neutral touches! Someday I might be able to add the ultimate red piece to my collection: a red valentino. A girl can dream, right?

xoxo

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Cameron and Josh chose simple shades of white, blush pink and charcoal. In their pursuit for wedding decor, they amassed an impressive collection of unique milk glass pieces that Elisabeth from BLUSH arranged peonies and large garden roses in. Gourmet Galley served up a delicious evening of vegetarian delights as guests dined on lasagna and pappardelle pasta. Yum!

Many thanks to the talented Charlotte Jenks Lewis, who made it nearly impossible to complete this blog post because I couldn’t pair down her images into a short list of favorites. Enjoy!

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Photography: Charlotte Jenks Lewis
Videography: Buzz Media Company
Planning & Rentals: Jubilee Events
Location: The Wadsworth Mansion
Catering: Gourmet Galley
Floral Design: BLUSH Floral Design
Paper & Invitations: Mr. Boddington’s Studio
Calligraphy: Tara Jones
Tent & Lighting: Sperry Tents
Officiant: Mary Coburn
Musicians: Millenium Music
DJ: Rob Alberti
Bride’s dress: Amsale (from the Blue Label Line)
Bride’s shoes: J.Crew
Groom’s suit: J.Crew
Junior bridesmaids dresses: David’s BridalSimilar Posts:

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Yippie! The gorgeous wedding of Cameron and Josh is featured on 100 Layer Cake today. Thanks for the beautiful feature, lovelies! We’ll be sharing their gorgeous wedding with you next week. Stay tuned…. xo

Photography: Charlotte Jenks Lewis / Planning & Rentals: Jubilee Events / Location: The Wadsworth Mansion / Catering: Gourmet Galley / Floral Design: BLUSH Floral Design / Paper & Invitations: Mr. Boddington’s Studio / Calligraphy: Tara Jones / Tent & Lighting: Sperry Tents / Officiant: Mary Coburn / Musicians: Millenium Music / DJ: Rob Alberti / Bride’s dress: Amsale (from the Blue Label Line) / Bride’s shoes: J.Crew / Groom’s suit: J.Crew / Junior bridesmaids dresses: David’s BridalSimilar Posts:

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You can purchase cancellation insurance from a company called WedSafe, which has several policies available at different price points based on your level of spending. For such a small investment, it’s worth every penny. In this business, we always say you have to have a plan B for everything because there are some things beyond your control.

This past weekend we had an amazing wedding in Old Lyme, Connecticut at the Florence Griswold Museum. Our clients hired us only a few months ago to plan and design their spectacular wedding– and at the very last hour on Friday afternoon, we made the call to take a 5 pm ceremony and start it at noon. I wanted to also thank our spectacular team of vendors who really pulled it together to make this happen. When faced with tough and uncomfortable situations, it’s truly a measure of someone’s character when they rise to the occasion and due whats necessary. Big thanks to our team here at Jubilee Events, Coastal Gourmet, The Florence Griswold Museum, Sperry Tents, Ryan Designs, Blush Floral Design, Lisa Berry Photography, Carla Ten Eyck Photography, DD Nickel, Ted Gibson Salon, Elan Artists + East Village, Divina Strings, Rob Alberti,  Liberty Limousine, Bee and Thistle Inn, and Party Rentals. xxooSimilar Posts:

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The bride wore a gorgeous yet simple gown from Monique Lhuillier with a beautiful, long floral appliqued veil and khaki colored Christian Louboutian Shoes. The bridesmaids were in khaki colored Calypso dresses. All hair and makeup was done by the talented team at Jennie Fresa Beauty Library.

Their ceremony took place inside the vines with guests sitting on custom made wooden benches from A Thyme to Cook. Just before the ceremony, the skies opened up and rain poured down for a good half hour. Luckily, with a little patience, they were still able to get married outside as planned… and it couldn’t have been more beautiful or romantic. Guests arrived and were greeted with refreshing fruit infused water. Their friend, Eric, played guitar as the bridal party walked down the aisle. Manson jars lined the aisle, hung from shepherds hooks and filled with Cafe Au Lait Dahlias, herbs and greenery. The alter was flanked by a beautiful arch, covered in bay leaf garland with Midori dupioni ribbon streamers in shades of blush pink, champagne and ivory– which fluttered in the breeze during the ceremony. Guests fanned themselves from the heat with chocolate colored wicker fans.

Elisabeth, along with her equally talented mom, spent months planning all the fine details of the day from every single bloom to the handmade signs labeling the food, favors and drinks. Her mom handmade the gorgeous chalkboard signs that were scattered around the reception, completed with handmade ivory paper flowers and leaves. They were so, so beautiful!

Cocktail hour was amongst the vines and along the beautiful rock wall during sunset. Guests dinned on local artisan cheeses paired with J. Edwards wine. Highboy tables had beautiful mason jars tied with twine and loose, organically arranged flowers which we later spread along the rock wall during dinner.

Elisabeth and Marco really wanted a laid back wedding, where they could spend a fun evening with all of their family and friends. Guests dinned on a relaxed, seasonal, and delicious menu prepared by A Thyme to Cook of spice rubbed sirloin, local green and yellow wax beans, wood grilled swordfish and cherry tomato and cucumber salad.

Their tablescapes will always be a favorite of mine– and I had so much fun seeing Elisabeth’s vision come together. They had a mixture of rectangle and round tables with beautiful floor length white linen and natural “tuscany” runners from La Tavola Linen. Each place setting had a beautiful rattan charger with an irish hemstitched linen napkin, blush pink menu card, and a spring of fragrant rosemary.

The floral design was a collaboration with Yumiko and the staff of Hana Floral Design, which helped to make Elisabeth’s visions a reality! I can only imagine what it must be like planning the floral design of your wedding as an event florist, so Elisabeth spent months planning her flower order to get just the right shade of blush pink and all the right textures to create the whimsical organic feel for the vineyard. She found these rich dark wood boxes that were the perfect addition to the round tables, filled with a mix of flowers in shades of pale pink, champagne with soft greens. The longer, family style rectangular tables had a wooden plant crate down the center, with varying mason jars filled with single flower varieties. Succulents and balsawood flowers added some interesting textures on both tablescapes. Candles were scattered all over in square frosted votives and mason jars.

The gorgeous cake was created by Ana Parzych and featured a large handmade sugar Cafe Au Lait Dahlia with chocolate branches and hand painted leaves, it was absolutely stunning! (and delicious!!)

Perhaps my favorite part of the wedding, Elisabeth and Marco supplied two large wheels of Parmesan Cheese with waxed bags for guests to take a chunk home–a nod to Marco’s Italian heritage and their love of cooking!

And as the night concluded A Thyme To Cook came out with delicious miniature ice cream cones filled with Basil Verbena Sorbet– they were so scrumptious and cooled everyone down after a night of dancing!

A huge thank you to Denise Creiger Photography for the beautiful images below!

Elisabeth and Marco just celebrated their 1 year anniversary– congratulations guys! It was such an amazing and memorable day and we feel truly honored to have been part of it. xo!

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Photography: Denise Creiger Photography
Hair & Makeup: Jenne Fresa Beauty Library
Flowers: Hana Floral Design & BLUSH Floral Design
Event Planning: Jubilee Events
Ceremony & Reception Location: Jonathan Edwards Winery
Cake: Ana Parzych
Invitations: Lucky Luxe
Celebrant: Victoria Burdick
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Dress: Monique Lhuillier from The Plumed Serpent
Catering: A Thyme to Cook
Tent: Sperry Tents
Out of Town Bags: Le Petits Presents
Rentals: Jubilee Events
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It’s safe to say that I’m basically nuts about coral right now. Coral lipstick? Check. Coral pants? Check. Coral Chloe bag? Cheeeeccckk! What I love even more about Coral is pairing it with a super neutral color story– crisp khaki colors, ivories, whites, shades of grey. It makes that one burst of color pop even more. My ultimate fav? Skinny khaki trousers, crisp white collared shirt, gold accessories with pop of coral lipstick. A simple but effective accessory! I’m also crushin’ on coral + animal prints. Coral meets leopard print and fur? Hi. This leads me to my next conclusion: coral also isn’t just for summer. Brights are going to be very popular this fall– especially paired with neutrals. So dust off your tweed skirt and pair it with that amazing coral cardigan you’ve been sporting all summer.

So, how can you incorporate this same coral aesthetic into your event? Start with a neutral backdrop and build in subtle coral accents like khaki bridesmaids dresses with gold jewels and coral bouquets; oyster linens with a coral napkin and simple coral floral arrangements; ivory crane with gold emboss invitations and a coral envelope. Happy planning! xxSimilar Posts:

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Attention brides! The White Dress by the shore is having one of their legendary sample sales THIS Saturday, July 16th from 9 am – 3 pm. They are offering 10% off their already marked down prices from 30-70%. What a steal! The sale is first come, first serve. Before marking arrangements to go, be sure to read Beth Chapman’s suggestions on how to shop a sample sale.

Happy shopping! xoSimilar Posts:

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Their ceremony was held in a local church with 200 of their closest family and friends. Melissa wore a stunning Claire Pettibone dress with a gorgeous lace back. Her bridesmaids were beautiful in state blue j.crew dresses and jewels. Datura: A Modern Garden created a stunning bridal bouquet, choosing white paphiopedilum orchids which were so fresh and perfect, accented with only a single green trick dianthus at the center and a few spirals of grass at the base. The bouquet was wrapped with fabric from her mom’s wedding gown. For her maids, Datura chose bronze cymbidium stems with uluhe fern shoots and grass.

The altar was dressed with two massive 14′ tall fall foliage trees at their autumn peak with Moroccan lanterns strung from the branches. The aisles were lined with fresh autumn leaves and accented with over sized lanterns and nearly 200 candles, designed by Datura.

Melissa and Peter’s reception was held at L’escale, a world famous restaurant in downtown Greenwich with the most delicious french food! They took over the entire restaurant, where guests dined in a room filled with thousands of candles and gorgeous long and round tables with two centerpiece designs: a white orchid and candle component composition in slender stemware along with gathering vases with an art-deco style branch centerpiece strung with white vanda orchids and votives in blown glass globes. For their sweetheart table, Datura designed a custom branch cascade with willow and orchids.

We used a mixture of gorgeous La Tavola Linen in the Andalusian in Silver and Nonius in Silver accented with a deep grey pintuck. Their napkins were Dupionique Iridescence in New Moon were folded horizontally across silver beaded chargers with a deco designed circular menu card.

They had an incredible lounge that guests enjoyed toward the end of the evening! L’escale’s long banquets were lined with silk pillows in varying shades of silver and blue, silver pewter chiavari chairs, and mirrored coffee tables. We created unique lounge vignettes with white leather tuffeted ottomans and mirrored coffee tables, along with a velvet tuffeted couch. Datura created varying centerpieces in square mirrored vases and round glass bowls. We lined the patio with hightops in the Nonius Silver and draped the edges of the patio with fabric and uplighting.

Guests danced the evening away to a sick band from Vali Entertainment and a photobooth by Carla Ten Eyck Photography! Check out the gorgeous images below by Katie Slater and after your finished, head over to Vantage Point Films to check out their highlight reel!

Melissa– Pete– thank you SO much for letting me be part of your wedding day. I miss our daily emails and planning pow-wows. I am so happy for you both and wish you all the very best things that life has to offer. XOXOXO!

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Photography: Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Cinematography: Vantage Point Films
Floral Design: Datura – A Modern Garden
Event Planning & Design: Jubilee Events
Reception Location: L’escale at the Delamar Hotel
Dress: Claire Pettibone
Beauty: Jill Imbruogo and Arlene Cole
Bridesmaid Dresses & Jewelrey: J. Crew
Cupcakes: Great Cakes of Westport
Uplighting: Shoreline AV
Lounge Furniture: Jubilee Events
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Band: Vali Entertainment

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We are so fortunate to have been asked again to produce an editorial shoot for The Connecticut Bride Magazine. Inspired by the city of Hartford, we shot in several iconic locations: The Old State House, Gershon Fox Room, Society Room, City Hall, Mark Twain House, and Elizabeth Park. Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore styled six amazing looks featuring the world renowned and Connecticut based designer, Modern Trousseau. Tony from Datura: A Modern Garden created gorgeous bouquets inspired by each look, and Dana Bartone & Co. styled all the fabulous hair and makeup. We can’t wait to show you all the amazing images captured by Carla Ten Eyck. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Connecticut Bride on newsstands next week. But before you do– check out a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this shoot through the lens of the talented Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema.

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{ all photography above by the talented carla ten eyck photography }

You may have spotted this incredible new magazine on news stands through out New England and New York– and we are so thrilled and honored to be featured on the cover! Bliss Celebrations Guide is a new type of publication, focusing on all different kinds of soirees– from showers, birthday parties, launch parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings– they cover it all! We have two special features in the magazine, first being Sally and Oliver’s incredible wedding last September at The Waveny House in New Canaan, Connecticut. Our second feature which is part of the cover of this issue was the first editorial shoot we collaborated on. Thanks to Bliss Celebrations for being so support of our work– and all the vendors that collaborated with us all on these amazing features!

Sally & Oliver: BLUSH floral design, Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Gourmet Galley Catering, Dana Bartone & Co, Sweet Cakes of Fairfield, Party Rental Ltd.

Marie Antoinette Photoshoot: The White Dress by the shore, Carla Ten Eyck Photography, BLUSH Floral Design, Dana Bartone & Co, Flower upon Flour, Luxe Event Rentals, Party Rental Ltd.

Be sure to pick up your copy, now through December! xxoo

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Christina and Doug–congratulations!! We are so excited to share in this day with you!

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1. via coco+kelley | 2. via pinterest | 3. via call me a cupcake | 4. via martha stewart living | 5. via tumblr | 6. via kate spade

It’s hard to believe that half of 2011 is already over and summer is in full swing! It’s hard not to be inspired by this upcoming holiday weekend so I created a fun and stylish inspiration board with you in mind. What are your favorite 4th of July traditions? I’m sure you all are attending or hosting a party this weekend– and whether it is an intimate gathering with close friends or your yearly family reunion, enjoy a little patriotic inspiration! xxoo

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We were so excited to be apart of the planning for the grand opening of the newest event space in Connecticut– the historic Lace Factory in Deep River. It was a gorgeous and fun filled evening hosted by Bliss Celebrations Magazine and catered by Cloud Nine with nosh and nibbly from made to order mac n’ cheese to personal pizzas and sliders. Guests road on the antique Essex Steam Train and were greeted with champagne alongside the newest line of gowns from The White Dress by the shore, Ivy & Aster.

We transformed the raw, industrial style space with gorgeous lounge furniture, custom pillows, driftwood furniture, draping and chandeliers from Ryan Designs. The evening’s plighting and entertainment was provided by Rob Alberti Special Events. We brought in a gorgeous black and white checkered dance floor from Connecticut Rental Center and bright citrus orange linens from Rentals Unlimited.?Datura: A Modern Garden created artistic centerpieces using floral, greenery, rock, moss, and other interesting pieces. Tony even suspended tropicals from the ceiling! Coral Pheasant designed a beautiful e-vitation for the event.

The Lace Factory is a gorgeous location for your wedding or event. With it’s raw, industrial space, the possibilities for a uniquely designed event are endless.

Big thanks to all our amazing vendors who participated and the Lace Factory for inviting us to join them on such a wonderful grand opening!

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What a gorgeous Monday morning for a wedding– congratulations to Leigh and Kelsey! They are getting married at Belle Mer in Newport, surrounded by their lovely family and friends who are in for a wonderful afternoon lunch overlooking the water. We are excited to be working with an stellar team of vendors (and friends), Carla Ten Eyck Photography and Datura: A Modern Garden.
Congratulations Leigh and Kelsey– we couldn’t be more excited, happy, and truly honored to be part of your wedding day. xxoo!Similar Posts:

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Today is going to be sunny, warm, bright and DRY– because it’s Catie and Mike’s wedding day! I’ve been busy prepping for their beautiful and casual country wedding at Catie’s childhood home in Washington, Connecticut all week. Their 200+ guests are going to be delighted by a gorgeous evening in the country under a big white tent with delicious food by Emily’s Catering and beautiful flowers by Azalea Floral Design. Congratulations Catie and Mike– we can’t wait to get the day started!Similar Posts:

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I started working with Lindsay and Matt about a year ago and I am beyond excited to be with them as two best friends become husband and wife. We have many fan favorites that will be with us today, like Robert and Kathleen, Heartbeat Dance Band, Edible Dreams Cakes, and Starbright Floral Design!

Lindsay and Matt–CONGRATULATIONS and thank you so much for having us be a part of your day! We are thrilled to see your story come to life! XOXOSimilar Posts:

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Truth be told, I’ve been hard core rockin’ a blue stripe with sequin and anything sparkley for some time. I love the idea of dressing up something that otherwise would be consider super casual. I’m on a mission to design a nautical glam wedding– with lots of glitter and sparkle! The key to achieving this look is the right balance between casual and dressed up. For daytime, I love the sequin blue and white striped shirt paired with some jeans and glitter ballet flats. For evening, the sequin skirt paired with a blue and white striped shirt is perfect. Dress it up with some understated heals, an over-the-top sequin clutch, and bold red lips. A big “installation” of crystal bracelets going up your forearm would look amazing!

Translate this into a wedding by using blue and white striped linens with glitter and sparkle accent pieces if you want to be on the more casual side. For an evening wedding, go heavy on the glitz by using sequin linens and nautical details in your napkin, paper story, food, and unique decor ideas.

Happy Planning! xo

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All the images below are courtesy of Jessica Claire!

Later in the evening, we all attended a fantastic welcome party overlooking the valley with a beautiful, rustic and elegant vibe with long wooden tables, benches with gorgeous tufetted fabric, and tablescapes filled with mercury glass, succulents, wood plants, orchids and moss. The circular bar was rough wood and covered with moss and flowers. The food stations were delicious– kettle corn, cotton candy, made to order tacos, lobster and clams, and made-to-order sliders. There was an incredible performance by Elan Artists with an awe inspiring instrument that was part guitar, part bass, and part harp. The strings ran from the stage to the second story of the Grand Del Mar. It was absolutely incredible! Check out the video below.

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Happy Memorial Day to all! Wishing you the most fabulous of holiday weekends and a wonderful kick off to summer. We can’t believe June is almost here! Longer days, warm nights, gatherings with family and friends– oh, and wedding season!

Our office is closed in observance of memorial day. I will be out of the office to attend Engage in San Diego from May 31st – June 2nd. Please contact Diana Chouinard, our studio manager, in my absense at diana {at }eventjubilee.com.

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Thanks to Katie Slater of Carla Ten Eyck Photography for their gorgeous engagement pictures, blow!

Congratulations Rachelle and Richard! I can’t believe the day is finally here– and we’re so excited for you. xxoo~

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{ bride in pink wedding dress on swing via green wedding shoes; groom with glasses from sloan photography; fairies in green and pink via elizabeth messina photography; purple chair via style me pretty from carl zoch photography; bride with nymphs and nymphs from tanja lippert photography; bride on swing from style me pretty and photo by dixie pixel photography;?groom in tuxedo from jose villa }

When you think of Midsummer Night’s Dream– aside from the storyline of love– Midsummer Night’s Dream has always been a visually stunning piece of work. Remember the 1999 film with Michelle Pheiffer and Kevin Kline? Romantic, whimsical, colorful, full of nature and flowers, weird, eccentric, fairytale-esque… we channeled all these things into our inspiration board and came up with a color palette of pinks and purples, with a lot of green and deep wood tones. Our tablescape was dripping with fresh moss on a vintage, hard carved, wooden table. We used moss as chair cushions– accented with colorful orchids. We hung old brass chandeliers above our table, where Tony created floral accents with hanging green amaranthus and orchids. Posh Paperie created garden menu cards with crepe paper flowers and butterfly place cards.

Tony and Cat from Datura: A Modern Garden created a variety of amazing bouquets– from simple and traditional hand tied flowers with ribbon tendrils, to a beautiful bird’s nest, floral balls, hanging floral lanterns, and a butterfly!

Beth Chapman from The White Dress by the shore styled all the beautiful and whimsical fashion and accessories, which ranged from light and airy dresses to big tulle ball skirts. I loved that the fashion was diverse and unique. It’s so fun to see a style interpreted in many different and appropriate ways!

{ gown by augusta jones; bracelet by maria elena }

{ gown by augusta jones; earrings by maria elena; shoes by MADELiNE }

{ dress by anne barge; earrings & ring by haute bride; tuxedo by valentino tailors }

{ top dress by anne barge; top necklace by haute bride; bottom left dress by augusta jones; tuxedo by valentino tailors }

{ top dress by modern trousseau; sash by modern trousseau; earrings by haute bride; ring provided by stylist; headpiece unique orchid called “bat wing” via datura: a modern garden }

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Location: Lord Thompson Manor

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck

Shoot Styling & Design: Jubilee Events

Fashion, Accessories and Model Styling: The White Dress by the Shore

Floral Design & Decor: Datura: A Modern Garden

Hair & Makeup: Dana Bartone & Company

Vintage Furniture: Unique Vintage (see Jubilee Events for details)

Tableware: Party Rental Ltd

Paper Story: Posh Paperie

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Last fall, Connecticut Bride asked our creative group to design a fashion shoot for their magazine. We had been tossing around the idea of a Midsummer Nights Dream photoshoot for some time– and quickly decided that this would be the muse for our shoot! The challenge: how do you shoot at the end of October, outside, and make it look like summer? The answer: Carla Ten Eyck.

Our team came up with several different looks through out the day– pulled together by Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore and her team. Our first look was inspired by one of my favorite paintings, The Swing by Jean-Honore Fragonard. The infamy of this painting is the relationships between the characters. The man in front of the woman is having an affair with her, while the man lovingly pushing her is her husband.

We also designed an inspiration board for our shoot, which I’ll share in the next post!

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Location: Lord Thompson Manor

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck

Shoot Styling & Design: Jubilee Events

Fashion, Accessories and Model Styling: The White Dress by the Shore

Floral Design & Decor: Datura: A Modern Garden

Hair & Makeup: Dana Bartone & Company

Vintage Furniture: Unique Vintage (see Jubilee Events for details)

Tableware: Party Rental Ltd

Paper Story: Posh Paperie

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To say we are ecstatic about today’s wedding is an understatement. We have the entire Jubilee team in effect to celebrate the wondrous and gorgeous wedding of Jameira and Greg in Middletown. We’re so excited to work with a literal dream team of vendors– Raw Photo Design, Jordan Caterers, Datura: A Modern Garden, Coral Pheasant Stationary + Design, Rob Alberti Event Services, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Ana Parzych, Luxe Event Rentals, La Tavola Linen, Mary Coburn and Millennium Music. Check out J&G’s inspiration board below! Can’t wait to get the day started. Congratulations Jameira and Greg– today is going to be amazing!

xxoo~

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As you may have noticed, our fabulous creative team and friends didn’t make it on 20/20. Major bummer! Thank you all so much for watching though– I can’t even begin to count how many texts, emails, phone calls, tweets and facebook messages we got!!!!

We did, however, receive great coverage locally on ABC’s WTNH. Not to mention we had a fabulous and fun party at The White Dress by the shore! You can revisit all the expert advice from our team by checking out the video on WTNH’s website. Now for some pretty images, courtsey of Carrie Roseman Photography. Thanks so much Carrie!

We also pulled together a gorgeous tablescape with linens by our fav– La Tavola Linen– in royal blues and sparkly gold.

Along with La Tavola, Datura: A Modern Garden created a beautiful floral centerpiece sitting on top of a venetian crystal candelabra. So gorgeous! Coral Pheasant Design + Stationary was resposible for our regally designed paper story– menu cards and place cards. I just love the formal calligraphy font Nichole used. We decorated the table with a beautiful royal blue pea de soie linen with matching gold napkins. A gilded gold charger with fine bone ivory china sat at each place setting. I really love the gorgeous gold flatware, too! Party Rental Ltd just released a new set of crystal stemmed glassware with gold rims. Perfect for our table!

We just loved everything about the Royal Wedding– from the beautiful guest fashion and hats, to the elegant and gorgeous sleeved gown that Kate wore (did Beth Chapman not make a solid prediction?!). I’m predicting some trends to arise from the royal wedding– afterall, Diana and Charles’ wedding set trends for nearly a decade– which is so impressive! I can think of few moments in history where a couple has been able to do that.

• We’re going to see more morning ceremonies and day time receptions. We’re really looking forward to this– and you can see have an evening cocktail party with your closest friends and family– which allows for a full day of celebrating!
• We’ve already seen this at market– but we are going to see more conservative gowns with sleeves or cap sleeves. I believe lace jackets / boleros will become even more popular. The strapless gown is going to take a back seat to these gorgeous gowns! Expect to see more tiaras on brides as well.
• The bohemian, vintage style casual wedding has been so popular. While I still predict it will be prevalent, it isn’t going to be at the forefront. We are going to go back to a more traditional, elegant styled wedding with rich colors (like blue, gold, silver, purple and red). You might be uninspired thinking about traditional styled weddings– but we’re going to see a renaissance of design– with modern interpretations.

Many more styles will emerge as the details of the day are revealed. And we can’t wait!

xo!

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We are so thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the grand opening of a new event space here in Connecticut.

The historic Lace Factory is reopening it’s doors after being renovated, renewed, and refreshed by Cloud Nine Catering. It’s a unique and industrial style space in the quaint town of Deep River– located directly across from the antique Essex Steam Train (which is also available for events!).

Cloud Nine Catering, along with Jubilee Events and our other creative talents below, have put together an evening of local food, delicious cocktails, good music, and unique ambiance. We look forward to seeing our industry friends and professionals on May 4th between 6-10 pm.

A large thank you to the incredible talents who are participating in this event:

BLISS Celebrations Guide Magazine || Cloud Nine Catering || The Lace Factory || Jubilee Events || Ryan Designs || Datura: A Modern Garden || Rob Alberti Event Services || Carla Ten Eyck Photography || The White Dress by the shore || The Essex Steam Train ||
Coral Pheasant Stationary + Design

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Meghan & Chris: thanks so much for letting us share in this day with you. Can’t wait to see everything unfold! xxoo~

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We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be featured tomorrow morning on WTNH‘s sister station, MyTV9 starting at 5:30 a.m in celebration of the Royal Wedding! Be sure to tune in for interviews at The White Dress by the shore with Beth Chapman, myself, Jennie Fresa of Jennie Fresa Beauty and Tony Palmieri of Datura: A Modern Garden. We’ll be sharing inspiration for the Royal Wedding– everything from fashion, decor, beauty, and floral design!

Later on that evening, catch us along with some special friends on a special edition of 20/20 on ABC with Barbara Walters, starting at 9 p.m.

Recap of these special events will be posted on our blog next week! xxoo~Similar Posts:

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1st dress: Oscar de la Renta; 2nd dress: Carolina Herrera
courtesy of The White Dress by the shore blog

As Beth wrote (and we agree), “I felt it imperative that Kate don some sort of sleeve for her Westminster Abbey ceremony. The venue is a 1,000 year old church, where kings and queens are crowned. In respect of tradition, I feel that the coverage is necessary. My hope is that the silhouette that she selects- albeit traditional- will have some shape in the skirt to show off her fabulous figure!” I do agree with Beth that her dress ought to have sleeves– whether they are part of a short jacket she wears and can later remove– or constructed into the gown.

dress by priscilla of boston

1st dress: monique lhuillier; second dress: modern trousseau; third dress: romona keveza

Brides.com asked some of the worlds most famous designers to sketch a dress for Kate.. here are some of our favorites!

1st dress: Melissa Sweet; 2nd dress: Temperley London

1st dress: Amsale; 2nd dress: Reem Acra

And while the dress that she wears to Westminster Abbey will most certainly have a conservative feel, we can only imagine what she’ll change into for that evening’s intimate dinner party! This is where we expect Kate’s true style to shine, and perhaps, she’ll dawn something more slim and formfitting.

Tomorrow, we’ll talk about our thoughts and ideas for how both parties might look!

xxoo~

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The one detail that permeates through the ages is the opulence and magnitude of Diana’s gown. Designed by two virtually unknown designers David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, her gown was something princesses are made of with layers of ivory silk, delicate lace detailing on the bodice and large ruffled sleeves, and a 25-foot-train. She wore the Spencer Family gold tiara, which is formed into tulip and star shaped flowers with diamonds. She carried a massive cascading bouquet with white flowers and lush greenery. Her maids were dressed in sleeved gowns inspired by her own, with pretty hand tied bouquets and floral wreaths for their hair.

When looking at all the images from the Royal Wedding of 1981 everything looks like a fairytale. Much of the fashion and details feels quite dated next to the current, more modern weddings of our time. Pay close attention– because A LOT of what you see is going to come back into Vogue– and rather soon. Well, that is, everything except for the cascading bouquet!

Since every bride’s wedding starts off with a source of inspiration– her gown– tomorrow we’ll talk about our ideas for what Kate Middleton might wear to the formal ceremony and her evening reception!

Cheerio!
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{ suitcase & shoe painting from anthro; costa rica rain forest, vintage travel posters,  pretty girl in a bed of colorful flowers, and vintage camera from we ? it; paper suite from martha stewart weddings; red and white striped shirt with skirt from anthro }

Our final destination took us to the beautiful country of Costa Rica– and we were inspired by the natural lush rain forest and fun, vibrant patterns. Costa Rica is an amazing country to have your destination wedding– rich in culture, nature, and the good life, Costa Rica has become one of my favorite places in the world. The air is clean, the water clear and the rain forests dense with colorful vegetation. Having been to Costa Rica twice last year, I was really inspired by the surrounding nature and Anthropologie’s newest catalog. Don’t they go hand-in-hand? The 70’s vibe is so stylin’ right now and I just love mixing patterns. I feel like sometimes people get nervous mixing patterns, and while you need to do it well in order for it to work, the end result has a major style impact! The best piece of advice in mixing patterns is to make sure one element is cohesive— color. If you can match tonality of color your patterns can range in whatever style and design you choose!

Now, onto Costa Rica!

{ photography by carla ten eyck }

Our inspiration board came to life with colorful patterns, lots of layers, vibrant foliage and floral design, and a nod to the Costa Rican coffee bean. The White Dress by the shore featured a beautiful tiered Amy Kuschel gown with a flattering silhouette, perfect for getting married on the beach or in the rain forest! Beth Chapman paired it with a dramatic layered green and gold necklace, designed by Kelley Marks for The White Dress.

Our square tablescape donned colorful patterned green linen from La Tavola Linen along with a blue tuscany runner. We used saffron napkins, folded at each place setting and topped with our coffee bean favor. Each burlap sack was wrapped in wooden rings with the guests name on them, created by Paloma’s Nest. It was one of my favorite details of the day! We chose a mother-of-pearl styled Velencia charger from Party Rental, simple toupe stoneware, and wooden handled flatware.

Datura: A Modern Garden created a dense bed of richly colored fruit– mango, papaya, kiwi and pineapple– with a sculptural centerpiece using green foliage, orchids and other vibrant accents. I absolutely love it! Having been with Tony to Costa Rica twice, this centerpiece is a true representation of what you could have for your tablescape. The beauty is these items are abundant, so inexpensive, and can be literally picked from the side of the road!

Coral Pheasant created a dynamic paper story, complete with rich floral patterns and a boxed invitation. The wedding program was hand sewn at the binding. Our friend and amazing colleague love*jenna created this beautiful leaf menu for us for an amazing shoot we did in Costa Rica– and it was the perfect compliment to our tablescape! Planning a wedding in Costa Rica? Look no further than Stay in Costa Rica– a company specializing in high end luxury homes available for rent on Los Suenos resort for your next event.

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors and amazing vendors who put together the most amazing event!

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Location & Fashion: The White Dress by the shore
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Catering: Emily’s Catering
Confections Display & Desserts: Lovely Lollies
Tent: Sperry Tent
Paper Story: Coral Pheasant Stationery
Menswear: Valentino Tailors
Honeymoon: Stay in Costa Rica
Salsa Dancing: Alisa’s House of Salsa
Rentals: Party Rental, Ltd
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Cinema: Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema
Beauty: DD Nickel BeautySimilar Posts:

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Pardon our brief interlude. If you’ve missed the first three posts in our series recapping the destination event, visit {one} {two} {three}.

Remember when Audrey Hepburn said Paris is always a good idea? That’s where our third destination took us! To the land of lights, gorgeous architecture, a romantic strolls along the Seine river, the croissant, cafe creme, onion soup (yum!), and eggs for dinner and the famous french dames such as Marie Antoinette, Coco Chanel and Brigitte Bardot. We were inspired but a muted palette of pink, green, gold and ivory. I’ve been dying to do something inspired by the ballet, too.

We brought in color through linens, flowers, paper and the amazing food display by Lovely Lollies– which was bursting with delicate sweet miniatures and one gorgeous cake. Coral Pheasant designed a perfectly feminine paper story in blush pinks and gold, using lots of tulle embellishments (like the tulle puffs in the champagne glasses and tulle edges on the menu cards). Nichole also designed the beautiful Bon Appetit banner behind Lovely Lollies’ dessert station! I was so excited to feature some of the most gorgeous linens by La Tavola Linen– including the amazing blush rose linen we used for the back drop of the dessert station. It is absolutely gorgeous in person– so romantic and feminine! Our tablescape had several linens incorporated, including a celadon satin linen which reminds me of those dainty Ladurée boxes– along with a very textured and tulle like champagne colored linen from their 2010 collection. Tony and Cat from Datura: A Modern Garden adorned our venetian crystal candelabra with jubilant ribbons and orchids. They also created two charming bouquets– one bursting with feminine ranunculous and the other inside a mother-of-pearl seashell. I loved this option for a mother-of-the-occasion as it quickly transformed from something you carry down the aisle to a side arrangement on a nearby table.

The White Dress by the shore chose a prim tea-length gown with a full tulle skirt and lace details at the bodice. So perfect, no? She was paired with a handsome fellow in a classic tux, fitted ever-so-perfectly by our friends at Valentino Tailors.

We hope you enjoyed your brief stop in The City of Love! Up next, the country where Pura Vida reigns supreme.. Costa Rica!

xo!

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Location & Fashion: The White Dress by the shore
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Catering: Emily’s Catering
Confections Display & Desserts: Lovely Lollies
Tent: Sperry Tent
Paper Story: Coral Pheasant Stationery
Menswear: Valentino Tailors

and special thanks to… Stay in Costa Rica || Alisa’s House of Salsa || Party Rental, Ltd || Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema || DD Nickel BeautySimilar Posts:

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However, I take a step back and realize that rain can provide us with a hint of fun, maybe even excitement. No, I’m not suffering from cabin fever; I’m just finding the artistic side of Mother Nature. It has been a ongoing joke throughout the creative photo shoots we have put together that our time has come to an end when the rain begins. Rain has snuck up on us during our time in New Orleans and Costa Rica–both trips, as well as a few other adventures. At the moment you’re thinking about all the things you have to scramble and salvage, but when all is said and done and you take a look at those images, you see the extraordinary beauty underlined by those fallen drops.

So today I feel inspired by the rain. Join me with your stylish rain boots and enjoy this warm weather that is right around the corner!

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For our second destination wedding we stayed right here at home in New England! Inspired by the proper lady-like style and bold colors of kate spade, we set out to design a fun and sparkly party fit for a wedding, shower, or girls night in! To me, kate is infinitely preppy, feminine, classic and, to put it simply, perfect. What could be more New England than that? With her lady-like silhouettes, high heels, bright lipstick and baubles, kate spade embodies everything about my favorite New England fashion icon, Jackie Kennedy— who was the epitome of the classic look with a modern twist.

{ photography by carla ten eyck }

We were so inspired by the bright colors, simple patterns, chunky jewels, color blocking, a bit of sparkle and tailored fabrics. Some things we took literally from the inspiration– like the button candy escort cards oh so expertly designed by Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design. I loved the stripes in the models skirt, so we brought that in the linen on the table by using a wide stripe linen set on an angle. We paid attention to fabrics and textures too– especially the silk shantung that kate loves to use in her dresses and parlayed that into a pretty fuchsia napkin. In Coral Pheasants‘ paper story, Nichole was inspired by confetti and sparkle, attaching a little clear envelope to the invitation with some silver and pink confetti. So playful and pretty! Each place setting at a hot pink handmade crepe popper with confetti inside for celebration. We also used these AH-MAZING silver sequin chair backs from our friends at La Tavola Linen to carry through our sparkly confetti inspiration. We also chose a bright yellow charger at each place setting accompanied by my own personal kate spade china in black and white polka dot. The glassware I chose was super feminine and reminded me of the kate spade pattern Belle Boulevard.

Datura: A Modern Garden created blocks of color in the center of the table with shades of pink roses and daisies and yellow billy balls in glossy black square containers. Super tailored, colorful, and compartmentalized. Pretty! You’ll even notice some silver sparkling rocks used through out the arrangements, too. The arrangements were in varying heights and tightly arranged together, connected by some curvy curly willow. The bouquet was even color blocked with yellow daffodils, pink roses and a collar of greenery. A hint of sparkle from a vintage broach on the stems which were wrapped in black satin ribbon.The White Dress by the shore pulled together a super preppy look for their bridesmaid with a Coren Moore bridesmaid dress perfectly color blocked in shades of blue, yellow and white with a bright pink cardigan.

Big thanks to all the amazing vendors who contributed to this gorgeous destination. What’s up next? Why Paris, of course! xo!

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Location & Fashion: The White Dress by the shore
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography

Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Catering: Emily’s Catering
Tent: Sperry Tent
Paper Story: Coral Pheasant Stationery
Menswear: Valentino Tailors

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{ from L to R: blue cups with orange wedges unknown; woman in blue sun hat in field from cherry blossom girl; two photographs of beautiful bride in romantic gown unknown; tri-pattern from unknown;  yellow paper suite from creature of comforts and designed by maemae;  flowering branch by orchard cove photography; yellow tulip arrangement from wedding chicks with photography by stacey reeves; blue vintage european car in capri from travelshots; limoncello from wedding chicks with photography by stacey reeves }

Our first destination took us the the island of Capri where we created an inspiration board (above) rich in the colors of blue, yellow and green. We encouraged you to be inspired by this color palette along with diverse patterns, smooth finishes and rough textures. We also recommended finding inspiration in regional Almalfi Coast dishes, robust with fishes, lemon (!), handmade pasta, cheeses, and fresh local vegetables. And of course, wine! This was translated into the inspiration below…

Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore displayed two beautiful gowns as options for the bride– one inspired by the beautiful dress in our inspiration board with whimsical detailing on the shoulder, and another with interesting geometric details through out. The bridesmaid dress was a vibrant yellow paired with blue baubles. Valentino Tailors chose a classic grey suit with blue and yellow striped tie. Perfect!

We brought in the geometric patterns through linens, floral design, fashion and in our paper story. I love the rich textures we used throughout– natural linen, rich woods, gnarly twines and cheese cloth. Datura: A Modern Garden really blanaced the floral design by doing something completely different– using clear glass baubles/orbs, they created an artfully connected arrangement using tulips and orchids, garnished with citrus. The table was a long and inspired by family style dining with white irish linen cloth to the floor and matching napkins. Our table runner brought in some color and pattern in robbin’s egg blue from La Tavola (we also used this gorgeous linen on our highboy tables). Each place setting had a glass charger that reminded me of seaglass with square ocean blue plates. They were dawned with a menu “box” designed by Coral Pheasant, using a fun geometric pattern from the paper story.  The favor for each guest was a block of delicious Parmesan cheese, wrapped in cheese cloth and tied with a natural ribbon– one of my favorite details! Our dark bentwood chairs had robbin’s egg blue grosgrain ribbon looped along the backs which had both texture and some playfulness! Datura created a rich bouquet in shades of yellow with curly willow branch details. Coral Pheasant designed a beautiful invitation suite utilizing our colors of yellow, blue and green. Emily’s Catering served up a scrumptious Mediterranean ceviche and caprese salad finished with a shot of lemoncello.

Don’t you just want to run to Capri right now and get married? Major thanks to all our fantastic sponsors who worked so hard to see this destination come to life! Up next: New England. xo!

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Location & Fashion: The White Dress by the shore
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Floral Design: Datura: A Modern Garden
Catering: Emily’s Catering
Tent: Sperry Tent
Paper Story: Coral Pheasant Stationery
Menswear: Valentino Tailors

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Check out the amazing video below from Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema, and some images from the event.

White Dress by the Shore: Destination Event from Jim Altieri on Vimeo.

{ photography by carla ten eyck photography }

BIG THANKS to ALL OUR AMAZING SPONSORS:

BRIDES Connecticut Magazine

Destination Inspirations

The White Dress by the shore

Jubilee Events

Emily’s Catering

Sperry Tent

Datura: A Modern Garden

Carla Ten Eyck

Elan Artists

Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design

Lovely Lollies,

DD Nickel

Alisa

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They were destined to have an Alice in Wonderland styled wedding on the last weekend of summer, surrounded by 150 of their nearest and dearest. Mostly do-it-yourself, they took on a ton of projects to truly make their wedding their own. From fabric pennant flags that the bride sewed, to the wedding paper suite expertly designed by the groom (with a little help from an amazing illustrator Krista Wildermuth). Perhaps the most amazing piece of homemade décor was the antique door we suspended above their long, family style head table with dozens of antique medicine bottles hanging above like a chandelier. The sweetest part of their story is they were inspired by so many blogs and other couples!

In this kind of styled event, we were inspired by the original Alice in Wonderland and took some visual cues: pearls that the bride wore, “eat me” and “drink me” signs, a play on cards using them as favors and being inspired by them with their cake, the use of zinnias and dahlias in their flowers. But overall, Anna and Matt wanted a colorful, fun, and quirky look that represented them as a couple. We used fun and playful colors— aqua, blue, pink, red, and shades of silver to bring their vision to life.

Their ceremony took place just a stones throw from where the bride grew up at a little, teeny tiny church called Hope Valley Church. A hydrangea covered wreath greeted guests at the steeple and sweet music from a duo of violins prompted the ceremony, where Anna was escorted down the aisle by her dad. She wore an absolutely gorgeous gown with ruffles that cascaded down the back… And layers, and layers of vintage pearls collected from flea markets & antique shops. A cage veil and pretty fascinator, all from The White Dress by the Shore. Matt wore a Versace suit and tie with a pair of custom chuck taylors.

After the ceremony, guests blew bubbles and saw the newly weds off to their epic reception— complete with gorgeous tablescapes designed by us full of sweet little details, and a lot of fun. The bride and groom had their hand on every piece of décor for their wedding— we scouted vintage china used to serve guests dinner at flea markets (Brimfield, to be exact!) together and borrowed unique pieces from Anna’s father— a man who loves antiques! Each guest plucked their escort card from an antique barn door from Anna’s home that Matt hammered vintage nails into. A tag with their name on it, affixed to a skeleton key, guided them to their table. After dinner, they danced the night away with family and friends into the wee hours!

Big props to my friends at Raw Photo Design for sharing so generously these stunning images!

What seems like yesterday was so long ago– congratulations Anna and Matt! We feel so honored to have been part of your journey and are exceptionally grateful for your friendship.

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Wedding Photography: Raw Photo Design
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Flowers: Jessica’s Country Flowers
Wedding Dress & Veil: Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston via The White Dress by the Shore
Ceremony Location: Hope Valley Church, Amston, CT
Reception Location: The Barns at Wesleyan Hills
Custom Lighting: Rob Alberti
Wedding Invitations: DIY by Bride & Groom
Monogram: Krista Wildermuth
Wedding Cake: Kelly’s Sweet Rewards
Makeup: Blush Couture Design
Ceremony Music: Millennium Music
DJ: DJ Derek
Shoes: Stuart Weitzmen
Hair: Andrea’s Hair Studio, Glastonbury, CT
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo via The White Dress by the Shore
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As The White Dress by the shore kicks off it’s Modern Trousseau Trunk Show we would like to invite you to a cocktail soiree to meet designer Callie Tein on Wednesday March 30th 5:30-8:30. Enjoy sips and nibbles while viewing Modern Trousseau’s bridal collection – including a sneak peek of several styles from her new 2012 collection that is not due to hit the runway until April!

The event can be a time to mix and mingle with Callie Tein, designer and Beth Chapman, owner of The White Dress by the shore, the event sponsors and fellow brides! The White Dress is also accepting hour long appointments to try on Callie’s creations. Appointment times are at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. Appointments are limited, so please call 860.669.4596 to book your appointment.

Renowned wedding photographer Carla Ten Eyck will be on hand to capture a shot of you in the gown of your dreams and members of Jennie Fresa’s beauty team will be available to make sure you are camera ready! If you purchase a gown during this very exclusive event, you will not only be granted the 10% trunk show discount, but will receive a signed sketch of your gown from the designer herself!

Event Sponsors: Grace Ormonde Wedding Style New England, Jubilee Events, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Carla Ten Eyck, Hana Floral Design and The Elegant Occasion

We can’t wait to see you! xxo~Similar Posts:

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{ purple prada shoes from dress, design & decor; marion cotillard in vogue july 2010 from stylefrizz;  purple bouquet and elegant branch centerpiece by caplan miller events and via style me pretty; carnation arrangements in mercury glass with mirrored balls by blush floral design; groom with bouquet via jubilee events as photographed by carla ten eyck and designed by just for you floral design;  majorily gorg purple interior via the simply luxurious life; pretty bride with maids dressed in purple via style me pretty; vintage rolls royce via style me pretty }

I guess purple has been inspiring me for longer than I realized. Thank you so much Alma for supporting such a wonderful cause. xxoo~

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it’s not too late to RSVP to our amazing destination inspiration event this Sunday, March 20th at The White Dress by the shore. Come out to mix and mingle with BRIDES Magazine and Jessica McCann Nana, editor of Destination Inspirations. Be inspired by our four destinations: Paris, Capri, Costa Rica and New England with nosh and nibbles by Emily’s Catering under a gorgeous Sperry Tent, creative floral design by Datura: A Modern Garden, photography by Carla Ten Eyck, music by Elan Artists, paper by Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design, sugar confections by Lovely Lollies, beauty tips and applications by famed artist DD Nickel, salsa dancing with Alisa, and cinematography by Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema.

This event is kicking off an incredible trunk show of gowns chosen by Beth Chapman inspired by these destinations (and more!) at The White Dress by the shore. Gowns for the event will be on display. We can’t wait to see you! Won’t you RSVP by emailing us at rsvp@eventjubilee.com by Thursday.

xxoo!

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