wishing you a valentine’s day filled with caramel– not coconut. xxoo~

Valentine Inspiration

Inspiration Board on 100 Layer Cake

Valentine’s Day Photoshoot on Style Me Pretty

Bits of inspiration from Ritzy Bee

we hope you will save the date for a spectacular afternoon of inspiration.

Sponsored by: The White Dress by the shore || Carla Ten Eyck Photography || Jubilee Events || Datura: A Modern Garden || Emily’s Catering || Stay in Costa Rica || Sperry Tent || Alisa’s House of Salsa || Party Rentals || Coral Pheasant Stationery || and more!

Happy Monday Morning! We’re excited to debue our new, spruced up blog layout! You may have noticed a few tweaks to our website over the last few weeks, too.

There are a lot of exciting new weekly features coming to our blog and we can’t wait to share. Enjoy our new facelift!

Xo~

{ photography: Take Aim Photography of Clinton, Connecticut | poster design by: Jennifer Callahan of Hazel Bleu, Seattle WA | hair and makeup: DD nickel beauty }

What greater way to kick off our 2011 season than with Alicia and Enzo’s amazing old hollywood, vintage affair! Alicia is a dear friend and the store manager at The White Dress by the Shore. She’s helped SO many blushing brides down the aisle and now today it’s her turn! We can’t wait to see her custom Modern Trousseau gown, and all the details she and Enzo have so thoughtfully put together.Their guests are in for an amazing night filled with a lot of surprises, gorgeous details and old movies!

Congrats guys. We couldn’t be more honored to be with you today!

XXOO~

merry christmas to you and yours, with a little help from kate spade.

xo

So I’ve been working on this blog post for a while, thinking it had to be some sort of monumental event that this was my first real post. When I stepped back, I realized all of my favorite blogs are so enjoyable to read because people put their passion into words. You can read their energy and everything they love into the story they portray. The pictures, of course, assist in the excitement, but I feel like I’m living the day, not just reading about it! I’ve been with Jubilee Events now shortly more than a year. To put this experience into words is going to be contesting, but I’ll sort out all of the excitement and recapture it.

When I started off with this company, I was the intern. Like anyone, I was somewhat terrified because I wanted to impress Candice and all of her industry friends. I wanted them to see what I knew–I had found something that I loved to do and immerse myself in. Not many people are lucky enough to find that. I wanted to stay late, I wanted to do whatever I could do to help! I craved (and still do) the feelings of oncoming carpal tunnel from the endless emails sent out; I longed for the sore feet from spending hours in heels when working a ceremony and reception. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I’m tying ribbon, cutting and folding menus, alphabetizing escort cards, and rearranging chairs. Rereading this, I might be a bit nuts, but this is what floats my boat!

Quite frankly, I love weddings! I wanted to work more hours than existed in my day just to learn the ins and outs. I knew I had someone to model after and was learning from someone amazing, not just because she dresses so fashionably, is witty, and listens to Michael Jackson, but because she knows what she’s talking about. Candice is savvy and smart, so learning from her is a privilege! And let me tell you, the people she is friends with in this industry are AMAZING!!! I am so fortunate to know them and work with them! Even more so, I’ve been to new places with them.

Back in January, we traveled to New Orleans for a photoshoot! Whenever I hear a jazz band or watch the Saints (yes, I actually tuned into football more after this trip), I go back to the streets of NOLA and relive our shoot! In April we went to Costa Rica, which luckily enough we just returned from a few weeks ago! In April, we fought off lizards and humid driven hair–this time it was the raccoons going after any food we had and the pretty jewels Beth brought with her. They were full AND fashionable by the end of that day! Check out some behind the scenes here as well as pictures from shootsI and II! Looking at those pictures from our photoshoots, I’m reminded every time why I love this job so much. It’s not just meeting unique couples and hearing their story, but the creativity you explore and people you meet along the way.

In between all of those trips, we had weddings with some of the most beautiful couples with the coolest families and the most glamorous of days. Amanda and Brian, Allie and Jacob, Jessica and Frank, Danielle and John, Rose and David, Jill and Joseph, Saryn and David, Beth and Marco, Katherine and John, Anna and Matt, Sally and Oliver, Kelly and Paolo, Jennifer and Clark, Nichole and Tim, and Melissa and Peter–thank you for allowing me to be a part of each of your weddings. They were all so fun and so special! I wish you all every happiness and love that was present on your day!

As for now, well, I’m beyond thrilled to be able to share with all of you the weddings from 2011. I’m excited for our couples and all of the details unfolding for their day!! I hope to be able to bring you all stories about what we’re doing in between and all the great people we get the chance to work with! If this year was any indication as to what next year will bring, well then I’m waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square now! Hope everyone has a great holiday season!

XOXO

We’re so excited to see the photoshoot we worked on with amazing talents back in January featured on the new Southern Weddings blog and editorial website! They recently launched a STUNNING revamp of their website. We especially love the real weddings and editorial sections. It was such an honor and pleasure to be featured! Full blog posts coming soon with all the eye candy from our shoot. In the meantime, leave a comment on the Southern Weddings Website and visit all the great talents below who contributed to our project!

Jubilee Events, The Cornstalk Hotel, Carla Ten Eyck & Co., The White Dress by the Shore, Datura: A Modern Garden, Jennie Fresa & The Beauty Library, Tom Morlock, Gala Cloths, Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds, Sucre, Perlis, MADELiNE Shoes, Poetic License Shoes, Posh Paperie, Twigs and Honey, Karen Lindler Designs, Sarah Drake Design, Elizabeth Porcher Jones Calligraphy, Orange & Blossom, Bella Umbrella, Nachtmann, Riedel, and Pommery Gold POP Champagne,

Something fabulous is brewing at the most beautiful bridal boutique in Connecticut– White Carpet Appointments! The White Dress by the Shore is offering the ultimate of experiences with their new White Carpet Appointments. You will have a private appointment at The White Dress by the Shore for three hours, which is double the standard appointment time. During their appointment, you and your closest family and friends will have the entire store and attention of The White Dress staff. A round of delectable treats and champagne will be served and photographs to document the experience will be given to you. The White Dress can even arrange for a limousine service at an additional charge. Doesn’t it sound absolutely wonderful? We were so lucky to attend a White Carpet Appointment with our gorgeous bride, Mandi, with her mom, mother-in-law to be, and very good friend and we had such a wonderful time!

To learn more about White Carpet Appointments, please visit The White Dress by the Shore’s website. The White Dress by the Shore is located in Clinton, Connecticut.

I was so excited to receive an email from BRIDES letting us know that my wedding was featured on their blog and in their website! Click here to check out the blog post on Aisle Say and then go and check out the full feature under Wedding Planning Advice from Recently Married Vendors (which also appeared in all 16 regional magazines).  Thanks BRIDES!

XOXO