If you didn’t automatically fall in love with Ali and Max when you saw their Tennessee BBQ rehearsal dinner, get ready to. Their wedding at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton, CT, was an affair that we won’t soon forget. Ali’s high-styled preppy look was the perfect jumping off point for the design. We love the neutral color and the bright, bold pop of red, which showed up in the calligraphy, the wedding party’s attire and wrapped around the bouquets. Carla Ten Eyck captured the day and all its perfection. See all the pretty details below.

One of our favorite moments from the day was when Ali and Max snuck away to dig up a bottle of bourbon they had buried in the sand one month earlier. It’s said that doing so will ensure good weather on the wedding day. It must have worked because that day was absolutely perfect! It took them a while to find the bottle, but we loved how serious they both were about all the digging!

Vendor Reel
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Venue : Wee Burn Beach Club, Rowayton, CT
Stationery: Gus and Ruby
Makeup: Jennie Fresa
Hair: Lanphier
Cake: Palmers
Florist: Elegant Effects

This wedding…this day was one for the books! Beth and Jeff are one of those couples that make all the work worth it and make us appreciate what we do so much. They are sweet, down-to-earth people, and have such infectiously pleasant personalities! Some of you may know the charming Beth, who recently started Lovely Day Styling & Events, located in New York and Connecticut. Shortly over nine months since their wedding, the vendors still reminisce over this amazing day, which wouldn’t have been nearly as perfect without the creativity behind Beth’s ideas coupled with the passion of all those involved.

 

 

Start with the perfect backdrop: Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park and its lush gardens and gorgeous view of the summer ocean. Throw in a dash of sunshine, (no really, we were jumping through monsoon like rain storms that morning) and a heaping supply of bubbly smiles from Beth and Jeff and you’ve got yourself a day worth squealing over. A big thank you to the beyond talented Katie Slater for bringing her story to life. You may have seen a sneak peek of this fete on Style Me Pretty a few weeks ago, but here is the full scoop!

 

We had the darling Jane from Just For You Floral Design on our side that day. Beth’s overall vision had a fun twist on a nautical aesthetic, which you can see in the beautiful pastels throughout the eclectic arrangements around the mansion. Many of the details you see, such as the varied tree trunk decor, table numbers, and corn hole games were created by the one and only Mr. and Mrs.

Can we talk about Beth’s dress for a minute? This girl happened up on it at a Pronovias flagship store in Manhattan, and it’s totally swoon-worthy! How happy are you when looking at her in this picture below?!

It was sad to see this one end, but we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing couple and be a part of something so special and personal. Beth and Jeff, thank you both so much! We are excited to see all the wonderful things that the future holds for you two! XO

Want to see more Eolia Mansion weddings? Check out our archives!

VENDOR REEL:

Photographer: Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck Photography

Florist: Just For You Floral Design

Caterer: Gourmet Galley

Cake: J Cakes

Videographer: Vantage Point Films

Hair/ Makeup: Jennie Kay Beauty

Officiant: Rev. Victoria Burdick

Band: Gypsy Wisdom

Bride’s Gown: Pronovias

Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale

Chevron Clutches: Etsy

Invitation Suite: Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Save the Dates: Posh Paperie

Calligraphy: Etsy and Michelle Dowling

 

Rustic Wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills

We love reliving this fun, cheerful and rustic wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills of Rachel and Adam from this past June. I loved working with them alongside Rachel’s dotting parents on this gorgeous yellow, ivory and green wedding perfectly placed in on the gorgeous grounds and barn. They had an absolutely gorgeous day for their late morning rustic Jewish ceremony overlooking the giant willow tree at The Barns.

Rustic Wedding Day Details

Some of my favorite details are the day are the subtle infusion of lace. Everywhere from Rachel’s gorgeous Jim Hjelm gown, to the antique lace cloth that hung above them on the chuppah, to the lace wrapping around each napkin. Feminane, soft and with a bit of texture, it was the perfect compliment to the rest of their design.

The reception was gorgeous with tan linens, rattan chargers, vintage plates, pretty yellow napkins. The most beautiful yellow, green and ivory centerpieces by Blush Floral Design in large wooden boxes. The tables were overflowing with garden roses, sunflowers with their petals plucked (the perfect addition of green and brown!), ranunculous and crespidia. Each place setting had a sprig of rosemary and a menu card printed on card stock that looked like wood grain.

Guests danced the afternoon away to my new favorite band, like, ever The Rhythm Shop, who literally couldn’t have been more perfect. A Little Imagination Cakes‘s took inspiration from our save the date and created the cutest most delicious rustic cupcakes you’ve ever seen, displayed on tree trunks and wooden circles. Guests took hope chocolate covered oreos (Rachel’s favorite!) in pretty kraft paper boxes.

Rustic Wedding Day Paper

Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design created a truly unique invitation suite. Starting with wooden save the dates that had their intials and a heart engraved along with the date. For the invitations themselves, she created little wooden heart tags which were tied with gold and ivory twine, laced around a band of lace. Love! My favorite little detail was the wooden tags attached to the heart with Rachel and Adam’s wedding website engraved on them.

A big thank you to Carla Ten Eyck and Buzz Media Company for capture the still and motion photography for the day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congrats Rachel and Adam! It was such a pleasure working with you both. Wishing you many, many more moments exactly like this wonderful day. XO

Credit Reel

Event Design, Rentals, and Planning: Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Blush Floral Design
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Cinematography: Buzz Media Company
Location: The Barns at Wesleyan Hills
Paper & Invitations: Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design
Favors: Christina’s Gourmet Cookies
Cupcakes: A Little Imagination Cakes
Entertainment & Band: The Rhythm Shop
Beauty: Dana Bartone & Company
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Dress: Jim Hjelm from Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridesmaids: LuLaKate

Rustic Webb Barn Wedding

Alia and Jason were married on a gorgeous, warm, early summer afternoon at The Webb Barn in Wethersfield. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, who traveled from distant places like California and Afghanistan, they exchanged vows under the big oak tree and danced the night away inside the candlelit barn. We loved everything about Alia and Jay’s rustic Webb Barn wedding design– from the simple rustic centerpieces of branches and moss to the fairy wings her niece wore– it was all inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream (one of my favorite Shakespearian plays). Not to mention, Alia’s dad quickly became my favorite Father of the Bride. Ever.

From the bride…

I knew the moment I shared my inspiration board with Candice Coppola, of Jubilee Events that I was in good hands. With a single glance at the moss draped tables, and woodland imagery and without knowing that I was hiding a tattooed quote from the play itself on my shoulder, Candice stated without hesitation, “OK so we’re creating a Midsummer Night’s Dream wedding!” And I was sold. My husband and I had agreed that we wanted to create an experience for our guests, one that felt unplanned and organic. One that felt more like the kind of party you happend to stumble upon vs a scripted and stuffy affair and one that ultimately put the surprise and delight of every guest at the top of the priority list.

Rustic Webb Barn Wedding: The Details

Our vision was executed beyond our wildest expectation with the help of some of the best in the industry, and I would throw an event a year if I could, just to bring them all back together again. From the road-less-traveled location of the Webb Barn and the wildflower beauty of Datura: A Modern Garden, to the palate intoxicating buffet of a thousand dishes prepared by Emily’s Catering, to every moment captured by the soulful lens of Judy Pak Photography, and entertained by the psychic DJ Revuelo of Scratch DJs, what transpired that day was a storybook love in a storybook setting filled with laughter and dancing, full bellies and even fuller hearts.

A special thank you to all who brought this dreamer’s midsummer eve to life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Reel

Photography: Judy Pak Photography
Flowers: Datura: A Modern Garden
Event Planning: Jubilee Events
Venue: Webb Barn in Wethersfield, CT
Rentals: New England Country Rentals
Dress: Rosa Clara
Invitations: Bridgit Espinoza

Congrats Alia and Jay!!! Thank you so much for letting us be part of this historic day! XOXO

Sweet doesn’t even begin to detail the elegant fete of Heather and Patrick! It was a day full of breathtaking sights – the details, the colors…the couple!!! They are an incredibly infectious couple with so much love for each other, despite the distance that was once between them. Heather, the fun, charming Southern girl was living in North Carolina while Patrick was at Yale in New Haven.

The pineapple, a Southern note that stood for hospitality, became the inspiration for their wedding. Guests, who came from all over, were welcomed by this motif that appeared on their stationary, dinner tables, and gorgeous calligraphed escort cards.?Needless to say, their bridal party and family were gorgeous people and were so excited and ready for this wedding. From the moment the day started, everyone knew they were in no short supply of surprises and treats that night!

Heather and Patrick were married at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven on the Yale Campus where Patrick attended. The amethyst, gold, and candle lit palette was swoon worthy and complimented by the Southern inspired creations by Blush Floral Design, which featured arrangements of plush purple Lilacs, Parrot Tulips, and other seasonal blooms. We fell in love! And what would this all look like without the photo mastermind, Carla Ten Eyck behind everything?!

A constant presence throughout the night was Heather’s desire to include something special for a friend or family member, a true nod to the person she is! Her dad had always joked when she was a child, saying that when she got married, her guests would be fed nothing but “moon pies and RC Cola.” Little did Dad know how right he really was as Heather had these especially for him. It was incredible to see how Heather and Patrick’s wedding was just as much about them as it was the rest of their guests in attendance – everyone was recognized, thanked, and celebrated just as much as the next!

Heather and Patrick – THANK YOU so much for allowing us to be a part of that warmth, excitement, and your infectiously sweet personalities! We have missed you and look forward to the next milestone we will be able to celebrate with you! A big thank you to our amazing A Team that were also a part of this momentous day! XO

Credit Reel

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Cinematography: Vintage Cinemas
Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Event Planning: Jubilee Events
Ceremony Location: St. Mary’s Church, New Haven
Reception Location: Great River Golf Club
Invitations: The Green Kangaroo
Calligraphy: Meant To Be Calligraphy
Dress: Modern Trousseau from the White Dress by the Shore
Headpiece: Maria Elena from The White Dress by the shore
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Cake: The Cake Boutique

It’s A Jubilee Event of epic proportions today! To say that I miss working with Katie and her wonderful mom, Barb, would be an understatement. They were one of my favorite duo’s from 2011! We started off their wedding design in shades of the lightest pink to the deepest red, we came up with a gorgeous ombre color story and infused that into their design in everything from floral, linens and paper. Katie is definitely a glamour girl and in our first meeting she told me that she wanted to have a lot of sparkle! Katie handmade her gorgeous shoes, bridal clutch and stunning veil with hundreds of swarovski crystals– and we brought in more sparkle with our gorgeous rentable venetian crystal candelabras for centerpieces and shimmering gold sequin linens. Yumiko of Hana Floral Design created amazing arrangements in ombre patterns and designed a STUNNING mantel with huge flowers and hanging crystals. Some of my favorite details include the pavilion Sperry Tent, the beautiful paper hand crafted by the bride, the sweet biscotti favors at each place setting and our beautiful gold flatware!

We integrated the ombre style into many details of Katie and Mike’s wedding design; from the petals down the aisle and the flowers that hung from the chairs, to Katie’s bouquet, the fire place mantel, and tablescapes. I absolutely love this look– romantic, dramatic, interesting, luxurious.

I have to give up a moment of silence for Yumiko and her team at Hana Floral Design, who straight up rocked this weddings floral design to the nth degree. I mean, can we discuss the mantel piece? Can we discuss how difficult it is to do an ombre bouquet in the round? Yumiko used beautiful flowers through out– from a dozen or more types and colors of roses, to dahlias, orchids and beyond.

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented team at Binary Flips for these beautiful images! And thank you to all our amazing vendors who made this wedding stunning!

Credit Reel

Photography: Binary Flips
Cinematography: Vantage Point Films
Flowers: Hana Floral Design
Event Design: Jubilee Events
Event Planning: Jubilee Events
Ceremony Location: The Branford House
Reception Location: The Branford House
Invitations: Creative Couture Design
Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones
Dress: Pnina Tornai from Kleinfield
Headpiece: Maria Elena from The White Dress by the shore
Beauty: Dana Bartone & Company
Band: Heartbeat Dance Band
Officiant: Mary Coburn
Tent: Sperry Tents
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Lounge Furniture: Jubilee Events
Catering: Coastal Gourmet
Lighting: Rob Alberti

In sitting down to write the story of Rachelle and Richard’s wedding I get excited all over again to relive the details of this beautiful and wonderful day!

Rachelle and Richard’s wedding for our company will go down in history as one of the prettiest and most romantic weddings we’ve ever had the joy of planning. I worked with Rachelle and Richard for over a year to design and develop the look for the day. When I met with them for the first time in our studio it was clear their want for a party that felt like it had come from a bygone era. They wanted their guests to feel transported in time back to the 40’s and 50’s– where weddings and parties were a grand affair. They also wanted to incoporate their monogram, “R&R”, and have the wedding weekend truly embody a relaxing weekend of “R&R” in the country for all their guests from New York.

We looked at so many lovely locations, but when they met the Tomes Higgins House in Greenwich, they instantly knew that was what they had been searching for. I absolutely love this property– and it was a source of great inspiration for us!

Rachelle and Richard were married on a warm May afternoon where a spot of rain could have ruined their ceremony– but instead– made it so romantic under our gorgeous Sperry Tent. They had no wedding party, so the ceremony began with Rachelle driving up the long, circular rock driveway in a classic Rolls Royce to meet Richard. It was a very emotional moment when she and her father stepped out of the car and Richard saw her for the first time. The skies cleared just as cocktail hour began and the rest of the evening was nothing short than perfect. Guests donned their best black tie attire and dinned on a multi-course gastro-feast from Gourmet Galley, who truly set the bar for delicious and impeccable food. Their staff dressed in white dinner jackets with white gloves– such a fabulous touch to our formal affair!

To walk into the fully decorated Tomes-Higgons house was an experience– largely due to Elisabeth from BLUSH Floral Design, who absolutely outdid herself with all of the beautiful decor and floral details. There were flowers everywhere– big blush peonies, huge white anenomies with dark back centers and big ivory garden roses. Elisabeth used a mixture of black footed vases and the pink rose glass collection that Rachelle had dutifully put together during our planning process. Table arrangements were created in rose colored bowls, tea cups, serving dishes and large vases. For the ceremony, Elisabeth strung blush colored dupionique ribbon down the backs of our chairs and added white gardenias.

The tablescapes featured blush dupionique linen from La Tavola with perfectly folded ivory tuscany napkins, gold beaded chargers, and lots of candlelight. Because the menu was so extensive with a lot of unique courses and wine parings, Rachelle designed a menu booklet with hand sewn binding. Our cocktail tables on the blue stone patio had pink polka dot linen. Strung above the dance floor were hundreds of feet of french-style bistro bulbs, which guests danced under to sweet tunes from Lapis Luna of Elan Artists.

Our escort cards were strung from linen boards and affixed to hand-died ribbon in a shades of pink with a single skeleton key. We attached some gardenias and little flowers to the display– which I loved! Rachelle wore two stunning dresses for the day, changing out of her beautiful ceremony gown into a fun, playful tulle shortie for the rest of the party. After dinner, guests enjoyed a delicious dessert table paired with dessert wines.

All the stunning images below are courtesy of Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck Photography… who truly captured the very essence of this wonderful and amazing day!

Credit Reel

Event Design, Rentals, and Planning: Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Blush Floral Design
Photography: Katie Slater for Carla Ten Eyck Photography
Tents: Sperry Tent
Location: The Tomes-Higgens House
Catering: Gourmet Galley
Paper & Invitations: Rachelle and Leyko Creative Group
Favors: John and Kira’s Chocolates
Cakes: J. Cakes
Entertainment & Band: Lapis Luna of Elan Artists
Beauty: Dana Bartone & Company
Officiant: Mary Coburn

Today I am celebrating my one year anniversary. Right around this time last year I was toasting my best girl friends and getting ready to head to the altar. Although a year has passed, I still have crystal clear memories from the entire day. I remember the little things–like how nervous I got during our first dance because my shoe kept slipping off or the moment right after the ceremony when I got to peek inside my new wedding band and read the message my husband had engraved in it. And it will be hard to forget the big moments, like our vows. I remember looking at Keith and thinking, “Nothing else can top this.”

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!

Credit Reel

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 Hebert

Nichole and Tim had one of those weddings where every detail was meaningful, beautiful and styled. It was such an honor to be a part of this wedding for many reasons– but mostly because Nichole is my girl. Becoming fast friends with her was easy– she’s so dang talented, funny, and a joy to be around. You probably already know this, but Nichole is the creative dreamer behind Coral Pheasant Stationery + Design– the hippest and most creative paper company ever. And after seeing her wedding and wedding day paper– all of which she designed– it comes as no surprise how successful she has become in this industry. Her wedding has been featured everywhere from 100 Layer Cake to the newest issue of Gala Weddings Magazine.

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!

Credit Reel

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 Makeup