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21 Jan
2011
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Weddings
By Candice    4 Comments

A Wedding Story: Saryn + David at the Guilford Yacht Club, Guilford Connecticut

Saryn and Dave married on a hot (!) July 4th weekend near the bride’s hometown of Madison at the Guilford Yacht Club in Guilford, Connecticut. We helped them plan a beautiful purple and aqua wedding with some fun and festive accents! We pulled in a vintage sea theme into their paper story and carried it through out the day. They had the talented married duo, Robert and Kathleen Trenske, on hand to capture all the gorgeous photographs below. Tom Morlock of Vantage Point Films was also there to shoot their video!

Saryn began the day at a family member’s home getting ready with all her bridesmaids, who each wore a different color dress in varying shades of purple and blue. Saryn wore the most beautiful Melissa Sweet gown, “Fern” and accessories from The White Dress by the Shore. Her dress was unbelievably gorgeous!!! A dream dress and she looked stunning. With Dana Bartone & Company on board for hair and makeup, the girls got all gussied and headed over to the Yacht Club.

Elisabeth from BLUSH designed their beautiful florals, from colorful purple bouquets dripping with green amaranthus to a white birch chuppah with clutches of purple flowers and flowing greenery. She really outdid herself and brought their color scheme to life. Little bunches of vibrantly colored ribbons were tied to the aisle chairs that lead to the chuppah near the giant flag pole. The ceremony was emotional, funny, and full of meaningful music— all the things that I think represent Saryn and Dave as a couple. The bride walked down the aisle to a beautiful Spanish guitar solo of Led Zeppelin’s “Over the Hills and Far Away…” We designed a gorgeous aqua program with pretty lavender ribbon. We had purple parasols available for guests to shield them from the hot summer sun, which was not only functional but also quite pretty! At the end of the ceremony, guests blew bubbles as Saryn and Dave recessed up the aisle.

Guests transitioned into a cocktail hour on the great lawn overlooking the marshes with pretty cocktail tables decorated by Elisabeth. Jordan Caterers had a wide faire of delicious passed food for guests to nibble on before it was time to be seated inside the ballroom and under the tent. Signature cocktails were passed and a lounge we created on the side deck was the perfect place for quiet conversation. The tablescapes were colorful and simple, with gorgeous high arrangements in shades of purple, green and blue on top of aqua crinkle linen. We had rolled hemstitch linen napkins and tied them with raffia for a sea grass look. They looked fabulous! Simple tented table numbers backed with aqua paper finished off the tablescape.

Saryn and Dave danced their first dance and enjoyed an amazing evening of delicious food, good wine, and amazing family and friends who flew from all over the US to share in their wedding day. John from Powerstation worked their awesome 80′s playlist and kept everyone on their feet for the night! Toward the end of the night we put together a festive and fun candy station, complete with jelly bans, Swedish fish, swirly pops and chocolate covered gummy bears to name a few. I loved how colorful and fun it looked— perfect for a 4th of July wedding. At the very END of the night, Jordan’s Caterer’s brought out mini sliders and milk shakes for guests to nibble on after a LONG night of dancing to great 80’s music!

The night ended with a sparkler send off…!

This wedding was also recently featured on Style Me Pretty. Amazing! Go here to check it out.

Credit Reel

Photography: Robert & Kathleen Photographers
Venue: Guilford Yacht Club in Guilford, CT
Event Design & Planning: Jubilee Events
Bridal Shop: White Dress by the Shore in Clinton, CT
Caterer: Jordan Caterers
Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Hair & Make-Up: Dana Bartone & Company
Entertainment: Powerstation
Cinema: Paper: Vantage Point Films
Paper: Jubilee Events
Bridal Gown: Melissa Sweet
Bridesmaid Gowns: Jenny Yoo
Cake: Madison Chocolate

Saryn and Dave – congratulations! We couldn’t be more honored to have been part of your personal history, and wish you all the very best in your new life together!

Xxo~

23 Jul
2010
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Featured Posts, Weddings
By Candice    2 Comments

A Wedding Story: Jessica & Frank at Ethel Walker Chapel in Simsbury, Connecticut

Jessica and Frank are one of my all time favorite couples; they smiled from the moment their wedding day started until their very last dance. It was truly a joyful, happy, jubilant celebration… not to mention they both have amazingly kind, generous, and fun families (which explains why they are perfect for each other!). Jessica and Frank met through mutual friends and the rest… Well, now, it’s history. Big thanks to Johnny Arguedas, their talented photographer, for generously sharing their images with us! We also can’t wait to see the incredible video by Vantage Point Films, who was there to capture the moving photography for the day.

Both from Connecticut, they chose to have a huge Connecticut wedding at The Riverview in Simsbury with 361 (to be precise!) of their closest family and friends. Living half of the year in Florida, they planned a spectacular wedding amongst many frequent flyer miles and long distance phone calls.

Their color story was hot pink, deep purple, black and white. We used patterned damask through out their design in their paper story, linens, and even lighting. Jessica was very inspired by her jeweled gown and we incorporated crystals through out the event, too. They also wanted to incorporate their love for horses, which they breed and race, so we worked with Jessica to add those special details through out the wedding.

She wore a jewel encrusted satin drop waist Kenneth Pool with detailing on the bodice and waist. Even her chapel length veil was studded in crystals! Her maids wore floor length Priscilla of Boston mermaid fit gowns with a beautiful crystal broach at the back. Datura: A Modern Garden is responsible for the floral artistry for the entire event, creating bouquets filled with lush pink flowers and crystals.

Their ceremony was interfaith with a Rabbi and Bishop performing the vow exchange, drawing from both of their religious backgrounds. I loved that Jessica kept the symbolism of the Jewish chuppah, which was designed by Datura: A Modern Garden. A four posted structure, the Chuppah symbolizes the home that Jessica and Frank will build together. It was an open aired structure with hand strung crystals and orchids. Pink pomander balls lined the aisle at the Ethel Walker Chapel where they exchanged vows.

We transformed The Riverview in Simsbury by turning the ballroom around for their fantastic band out of Manhattan, Attitude. Jessica and Frank really wanted to showcase their entertainment, so with our colleagues from ShorelineAV, we built a stage in the otherwise unoccupied alcove and brought in our own black and white checkered dance floor. Rob Alberti lit up the room in varying shades of pinks, purples, and amber. He created a custom damask pattern to wash the air wall and a gobo for the band stand. Guests first enjoyed cocktail hour underneath the great white tent with a cigar roller from The Connecticut Cigar Company and a quartet of classic and pop music from Millennium Music. A martini bar was set up with a gorgeous horse ice luge by the talented artists at Ice Matters.

We hung tag escort cards from a branch arrangement with beautiful white calligraphy on rich hot pink card stock by Michelle Dowling. Jessica and Frank chose a gorgeous purple pintuck with a shimmer to be the basis for their centerpieces, which were varying with pink floral pomanders, floating candles, submerged purple orchids. They were introduced into the room for the first time to A Call to the Post amist a large cheer from their 360 guests and went immediately into their first dance. Heartfelt speeches were given by their sibilings (and also maid of honor / best men)… Who spoke about what a loving couple they are to each other and their families.

They may go down in history as having the largest hora we’ve ever seen…. And boy, it went on for a good half hour!

The night ended with a delicious venetian station with made-to-order crepes and gelato, amongst the Riverview’s incredible chocolate and pastry menu.

Jessica and Frank— it was truly and honor to be part of your wedding day! We wish you all the best that life has to offer… And can’t wait to see what the future brings! Xo!

13 Oct
2009
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Featured Posts, Weddings
By Candice    5 Comments

A Wedding Story: Liz & Jayson in Norwalk, Connecticut


Photography by Robert and Kathleen

Liz and Jayson were married on July 11th, 2009 at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut. They were surrounded by so much love and support and celebrated their union with their loving family and friends. The Maritime Aquarium is a special place for them — it is the site of their third date. I loved being a part of Liz and Jayson’s wedding which was filled with so many unique and meaningful touches.

Robert and Kathleen Trenske spent the entire day documenting their love story. The day began with Liz and her ‘maids getting ready at their gorgeous apartment in Norwalk. The guys were somewhere close by fluffing their collars and added on their cuff links.

Liz had the most gorgeous wedding gown. I was so in love the first time I saw it at one of her fittings! It was so delicate with lace, a bit of sparkle, and swiss dot fabric. What made it even more beautiful was Liz herself — she just beamed every time she put it on. It was a true testimonial that the woman makes the dress. Look how radiant she is! I absolutely love this photograph that Rob and Kathleen captured of Liz’s mom putting her veil on. Can’t you see the excitement there?

Once Liz and her ‘maids were all ready she went outside into the center courtyard to meet her groom. Their first look was filled with so much emotion!

After it was on to the ceremony at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut. Liz’s bouquet was filled with white Calla Lily’s and little sea shells that my good friend, Elisabeth from BLUSH floral design, created. I created their wedding day paper, include their blue and silver programs. It detailed their love story and the significance of the Aquarium and also explained the various parts of their Jewish ceremony.

As guests began to arrive, Liz and Jayson held their Ketubah signing ceremony nearby. Surrounded by their parents and closest friends, along with their Rabbi, it was a beautiful ceremony. Once complete, it was time to head down the aisle! We took them through the inner workings of the Aquarium to smuggle them away from guests’ eyes.

The ceremony location inside the Aquarium is actually the cafeteria. I know. Hard to believe, right? Elisabeth from BLUSH created this AMAZING chuppah out of flowy white organza fabric and tightly arranged white hydrangea and carnations. It was the most gorgeous chuppah I’ve ever seen! When we set out to design something for this space I loved the contrast of the white against the brick, wood, and metal. The chuppah really stands out and looks so romantic and dreamy. Elisabeth scattered some rose petals and we lined each window sill with a ton of floating and votive candles to add to the romantic glow of the room. It was heavenly!

Their ceremony was so touching. Jayson sang “Grow Old Along with Me” to his bride! One of my favorite moments, that I simply have to share, was right before the ceremony as the processional was ending. It was just me and Liz at the bottom of the staircase. As the music changed to U2, “All I Want is You”, it was time for her to go. She looked at me and took my arm and said, “Oh my god Candice… this is really it!!! It’s here!!” I get all emotional thinking about it!! It was such an incredible moment for me as their coordinator and reaffirms how honored and privileged I feel to be so intimately involved in my couple’s wedding day. Truly a moment I’ll never forget!

After the ceremony Liz and Jayson joined their guests for cocktail hour. Guests mingled up the pathway of native fish tanks, shark tanks, and lots of sea critters and creatures. We had passed wine and champagne with yummy and delicious food from Phillip Stone Caterers. Can you imagine sipping champagne and watching the sharks circle around their tank? It was so unique!!

Some details from their reception: Elisabeth from BLUSH used three different style arrangements on the tables — one with beautiful white flowers, another with white flowers submerged in cylindar vases with blue sea glass and candles, and another arrangement of a hurricane vase filled with sea glass and candles. I love the combination! She created a fun escort card display of silver painted fish netting, blue sea glass, and flowers. Jubilee created the escort cards out of hand drawn vintage fish on pretty blue card stock.

Their friend, a graphic designer, and created this fish monogram for their wedding. We used that monogram on a ton of fun paper items, like custom cocktail napkins, their programs, favor tags, save the dates and invitations. It was a fun way to tie it all together!

Their favors were Hawaiian sea salt in metal tins, tied with silver ribbon and a favor tag. Their cake was a gorgeous, modern two-tiered blue fondant cake from SoNo Baking Company. They purchased the cutest little fish bowl cake topper, too!

Liz and Jayson’s reception was fun, delicious, and emotional! Their friends and parents gave touching testimonials of their relationship and good nature. Liz and Jayson really are one of the nicest couples I’ve had the opportunity of working with. They danced the night away with friends, celebrated the hora, and ended the evening with one final dance.

Big thank you to Robert and Kathleen Trenske for capturing the essence of their day and allowing me to share the photographs with you!

Thank you SO much Liz and Jayson for allowing me to become a part of your history. It was such an honor and a pleasure working with you!! xoxo