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18 Mar
2009
Posted in: Real Connecticut Weddings
By Candice    2 Comments

Real Connecticut Weddings: Alex & Jeremy | The Beginning…

Alex and Jeremy met while out separately with friends at a bar. She knew his best friend Rob who had lived on the same floor as she had at Southern Connecticut State University. She didn’t want to go out that night but her friend INSISTED that she join them. Alex was the designated driver for the evening, intensely bored and sitting alone in a booth. Jeremy came over and asked if she wanted company. The rest is history!

How did he propose?

After 4 1/2 years of dating we finally decided to take a vacation together. I should have known that something was up because Jeremy was the one who suggested the Disney vacation (he leaves the social planning up to me). It was raining like crazy when we got there and continued to for a number of hours. We went out to dinner and finally the rain had stopped when we were leaving. The hotel we were staying at had man made beaches all around so we went for a walk. I was tired from the traveling and annoyed with the rain, but that soon changed when he got down on one knee in the sand and asked me to marry him!

Next up: The Ceremony…

Vendors

Robin Dini Photography captured this amazing day in photographs; the couple married and entertained guests at The Lily Lake Inn in Wolcott, Connecticut; hair and makeup was provided by the brides friend, Eden Chapman of Moda Hair Studio in Milford, Connecticut; the brides gown was by designer 2 Be Bride and was purchased at Harolds in New Haven, Connecticut; the groom wore a Ralph Lauren black pin striped tux with an ivory shirt, taupe vest and tie; the four bridesmaids wore beautiful black dresses and the groomsmen wore a simple black tux and shirt with a dark platinum Ralph Lauren tie; the amazing florals were provided by Fleur de Lys Floral in New Haven, Connecticut; the delicious cake was crafted by Cerratos Pastry Shop in West Hartford, Connecticut; guests danced the day away courtesy of WJProductions out of Stratford, Connecticut; the ceremony was officiated by a family friend, David Hendel;the invitations, programs, and paper items were all lovingly hand crafted by Jeremy’s aunt Sharon; favors were hand made by the bride and her mother, which included personalized bags of coffee and biscotti

Part of the Real Connecticut Weddings: Alex & Jeremy series

  1. Real Connecticut Wedding: Alex & Jeremy in Wolcott
  2. Real Connecticut Weddings: Alex & Jeremy | The Beginning…
  3. Real Connecticut Wedding: Alex & Jeremy | The Ceremony
  4. Real Connecticut Wedding: Alex & Jeremy | Details and Reception
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25 Feb
2009
Posted in: Featured Posts
By Candice    2 Comments

Inspiring Spring Tablescapes

I think all of us are over winter, and what better way to remind us of what is to come than a little spring tablescape inspiration! All these tablescapes are not only colorful and spring ready, but they incorporate fun vessels like painted tin cans, vintage egg cups, bud vases with chandelier crystals, and green depression glass drinking cups. I also love all the mercury vases and candle holders used in the fifth picture… so timeless and romantic!




Tablescapes 1, 2, 3, 4 6 from Country Living; 5 from Martha Steward; 7 from Brides.

31 Dec
2008
Posted in: Photography
By Candice    4 Comments

Connecticut Weddings 2008: Bouquets

One of my favorite details about a wedding is the bridal bouquet. So much about a brides personal style is wrapped up in one bouquet of flowers! I know photographers love to capture the bouquet in a way that pays tribute to a bride and her style. There is something really beautiful about seeing a bridal bouquet, alone, waiting to be brought down the aisle. These are some of my favorite bouquet shots.

 

Photographs courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck Photography, Robin Dini Photography, RAW Photo Design, RJT Pictures and Orchard Cove Photography.

Part of the Connecticut Weddings 2008: A Year in Review series

  1. Connecticut Weddings 2008: A Year in Review
  2. Connecticut Weddings 2008: Getting Ready
  3. Connecticut Weddings 2008: Bouquets
  4. Connecticut Weddings 2008: The Ceremony
  5. Connecticut Weddings 2008: The Bridal Party
  6. Connecticut Weddings 2008: Ring Shots
  7. Connecticut Weddings 2008: The Little Guys
  8. Connecticut Weddings 2008: The Bride & Groom
  9. Connecticut Weddings 2008: Party!
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14 Dec
2008
Posted in: Decor & Design, DIY & Templates, Holiday Parties
By Candice    1 Comment

Holiday Centerpiece: Carnations

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Elisabeth from BLUSH floral design posted a fabulous purple centerpiece on her blog and I wanted to share. I just love these carnations in varying shades of purple. Believe it or not, carnations in bulk (like these) can look so gorgeous. The key is to use a lot and make your centerpiece very full. I agree with Elisabeth, too, that with these flowers the you can use the container to dictate the style of the arrangement. You can use square chunky vases, tall cylinders, old candy jars or medicine bottles, or mint julep cups. Although, I really love the antiqued vessels she used. And the sequin balls? Gorgeous! They’ll sparkle too in candlelight and are a touch of necessary glamour.

If you’re too busy for arrangements this season, give Elisabeth a call. Blush is offering holiday inspired arrangements at a really fabulous price. Get all the details here!

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