Here, we share expert planning tips, design inspiration, real event stories, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the magic we create. Whether you’re dreaming up your wedding, hosting a milestone event, or simply looking for creative ideas to make life’s moments more special, our journal is filled with insights to guide and inspire. At Jubilee Events, we believe every celebration should be as meaningful as it is beautiful—so let’s bring your vision to life, one unforgettable detail at a time!

{ image by raw photo design }
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~

Hip-hip-hurray! Today is Meghan and Chris’ wedding day. We’ve been planning a classic, sophisticated wedding inspired by the spring and can’t wait to share in this special, loving day with Meghan, Chris and their families! Enjoy their engagement session, as shot by the talented photography duo Robert and Kathleen Photographers.
Meghan & Chris: thanks so much for letting us share in this day with you. Can’t wait to see everything unfold! xxoo~


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~

Our Destinations Event on March 20th was an amazing success– thank you to all the couples, clients, and vendors who came out to be inspired! We’re going to do a series of posts over the day to recap all our inspired destinations, but first, we wanted to announce the winner of the 5 night honeymoon to Costa Rica, provided by Stay in Costa Rica! Congratulations to Maria Gutierrez & Jerome Fonseca, who are getting married on June 21 in Cancun. They are receiving a 5 days 4 night stay in a luxury Los Suenos condo for 2 with in house private couples message and facial, treetop canopy zipline couples tour and sunset cocktails for two.
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:
Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design
Lovely Lollies,
Inspiration from each destination revealed next!

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~

dear newly engaged couples and dear industry friends…
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!

We’re so excited to share with you the incredible menu, dreamed up by emily’s catering for our four destinations! Learn all about our Inspiration from Destinations Event here.
Attendees to our event will have the opportunity to win an amazing honeymoon, provided by the luxurious properties at Stay In Costa Rica.
Stay tuned tomorrow as we reveal the inspiration board for our final destination, Costa Rica! And remember to RSVP by emailing us at rsvp@eventjubilee.com.
xxoo~
Sponsored by: The White Dress by the shore || Jubilee Events || Carla Ten Eyck Photography ||Datura: A Modern Garden || Emily’s Catering || Stay in Costa Rica || Sperry Tent || Coral Pheasant Stationery || Alisa’s House of Salsa || Party Rental, Ltd || Valentino Tailors || Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema || Lovely Lollies || DD Nickel Beauty || and more!

{ invitation designed by coral pheasant stationery + design }
You are cordially invited to experience an afternoon of intense inspiration at The White Dress by the shore. Be inspired by destinations for your wedding at home or abroad!
You’ll have the opportunity to meet amazing vendors who will showcase their incredible vision for your wedding from four different destinations. Tablescapes, lighting, flowers, food, gowns, movies, dancing, beauty, desserts, accessories, music, photography– oh my!
We’ve already revealed two of our amazing destinations… Capri and New England. Stay tuned to our blog to learn the final two destinations that will make up this event! We certainly hope you can make it because the afternoon just wouldn’t be the same without you…xoxo
Sponsored by: The White Dress by the shore || Jubilee Events || Carla Ten Eyck Photography ||Datura: A Modern Garden || Emily’s Catering || Stay in Costa Rica || Sperry Tent || Coral Pheasant Stationery || Alisa’s House of Salsa || Party Rental, Ltd || Valentino Tailors || Jim Altieri’s Vintage Cinema || Lovely Lollies || DD Nickel Beauty || and more!

We’re excited to announce our new event series here are the watch factory: A Jubilee Event. We’re devoted to showcasing the amazing inspirational items and vendors within our space, and during the month of March we’ll be featuring gorgeous linens for your upcoming event.
Come be inspired by creative tablescapes and unique, diverse linens. We’ll be featuring the newest swatches from our favorite companies, such as Party Rentals, La Tavola Linen and Wildflower.
We’ll also be giving away complimentary copies of the new Bliss Celebrations Magazine– where one of our photoshoots made the cover!
This is a limited event and RSVP is a must. We can’t wait to see you! Please email us with your attendance.
xxoo~