Little Italy, NY Engagement Shoot | Ny Wedding Photography Inspiration by Vanessa Joy Photography

How beautiful is this engagement shoot in New York's Little Italy?! It looks like it comes straight from a vintage film. I love it! So photography is so romantic. sigh...

Details:
Photographer: Vanessa Joy Photography
Reception Venue:  Little Italy, New York



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The Royal Wedding Invitations | Kate and William's Luxury Wedding Invitations

I was so excited when Lela New York was asked by Brides.com to redesign the Royal Wedding Invitations of Prince William and Kate Middleton! Here is our version ;)

Mixing both classic and modern details I wanted to use our very popular silk gatefolds for the invite accessory and keeping the actual invitation card classic. We made a portrait style invitation and used a royal navy for the silk color that was custom embroidered in a deeper navy to give a rich texture. A gold version was also applied on the inside of the invitation which can be seen when the invite is opened. The center closure is a custom made emblem that has the Royal "ER" engraved in the center and adorned with crystal details.
The invitation itself is a cream extra thick cotton stock that has been beveled and printed in a traditional all script gold engraving.
The whole invitation would be sent in a custom diecut envelope that has a custom printed liner in a matching gold pattern.

Here is a closer look!

What do you guys think?
Here is the original invitation

xo

Inspirational Real Rustic Chic Wedding | Yellow & Gray | Apple Barn Farm, NY

I LOVE this Rustic chic wedding that was held in Apple Farms in Livingston, NY
Kristin and Craig chose a yellow and gray color combo which makes everything so cheery and sunny!
Everything from the cake to the table numbers reflects her sunny theme and I just heart all the sun filled pictures of the couple. SO pretty!
Plus I found out Kristin and Craig got married on the same Septemver day that I did! How cool is that?! I know they must have had a crisp sunny day, I LOVE September weddings. Sigh... I miss my wedding, send in more picts of weddings I like to live through them, LOL!

Details:

Photographer:  Turnquist Photography

Hair Stylist:  Casa Urbana

Caterer:  The Corner Lunchbox

Floral Designer:  The Rosery

Reception Venue:  Apple Barn Farm

DJ:  jtd productions

Ceremony Location:  Apple Barn Farm

Linens and Coverings:  Columbia Tent Rentals

Officiant:  Michael Kaufman


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David Yurman Sample SALE!

I LOVE David Yurman and yes they are having their big sample sale with 30-70% off!
Run don't walk ladies, and good luck snagging some beautiful Jewels!

Details:

David Yurman Sample Sale
Thursday, March 24 to Sunday, March 28, 2011
Thurs 3-8pm, Fri & Sat 10a-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, NYC

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Remembering Elizabeth Taylor A Movie Star Icon | Looking back at her Luxurious Style & Weddings & Loves

We all will miss Elizabeth Taylor , a true movie star and the last of the celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood. Elizabeth Taylor was not only famous for her luxurious style, love for diamonds, stunning violet eyes and movie star roles but also for her personal life and her very public marriages. You gotta love her passion for love and marriage!

Don't you just love those eyes and that necklace!

Today I wanted to look back at this fashion and style icon and her fabulous weddings and style.

Conrad Hilton Jr.: 6 May 1950, Divorced 1 February 1951

Michael Wilding: Married 21 February 1952, Divorced 30 January 1957

Michael Todd: Married 2 February 1957, His death 22 March 1958

Credit: AFP/Getty Images

Eddie Fisher: Married 12 May 1959, Divorced 6 March 1964

Richard Burton: Married 15 March 1964, Divorced 26 June 1974

Married 10 October 1975, Divorced 1 August 1976

John Warner: Married 4 December 1976, Divorced 7 November 1982

Larry Fortensky: Married 6 October 1991, Divorced 31 October 1996

photo courtesy of People Magazine

RIP Elizabeth Taylor
1932-2011
You will be missed!

xo

Sources: filmnoirphotos.blogspot.com, usmagazine.com, life.com

NY Wedding Floral Inspiration | Colors of Orange & Eggplant

How beautiful is this floral wedding inspiration by Designs by Ahn for Regan and Landon's Wedding. The couple chose colors of oranges and a hint of deep eggplant, how elegant and lovely! I just love her wedding bouquet against her pretty ivory wedding dress!

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Tuesday Shoeday | Crystal Louboutin Wedding Shoe that's to die for!

I love Tuesdays! It's when I get to share my favorite wedding shoe of the week! And today I'm sharing the most fabulous shoes, Christian Louboutin's Maralena Crystal-Covered Mesh Peep-Toe Pumps.

These Louboutin's are made of a transparent mesh design and is exquisitely embellished with crystal trim and a crystal-covered stiletto. Don't you wish you can wear these every and all day, of course I wouldn't get anything done because I'd be mesmerized all day. They are totally a dream and are retailing at only $2,445.00 ;)

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My Wedding Video is here! | YAY! I can share my NY Wedding with you!

I was so excited when I got my wedding video this weekend I think I watched it like 100 times by now, I know a bit obsessive ;) The video was shot and edited by the amazing Love in Progress Video Productions. I just LOVE it! This is the highlight video that captures just 5 minutes of my big day.



If your thinking of not getting video, please reconsider! Since the wedding itself flies by, I can't tell you how amazing it is to be able to look back and smile, cry and laugh all over again!

For those of you who do not know the details yet, my wedding venue was the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach, NY. Why a beach, why Long beach? Well, it's a sweet story actually, I met my husband on that very beach surfing about five years ago. (Yes, people surf in NY) And when we got engaged in Maui we of course wanted to continue with a "beach wedding" theme. So while we were looking out by Montauk and the Hamptons I found the Allegria Hotel, sort of by accident. It had just opened that same year we got engaged and we took it as a sign and fell in love with the location.

More Details:

Wedding Invitations & Stationery: Lela New York
Flower Design: Poppies and Posies
Makeup and Hair: Facetime Beauty Concierge
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
NY Venue: Allegria Hotel
Aisle Runner: The Original Runner Company
Lighting & Rental Decor: PBG Event Productions & Rentals
Music: Entertainment and Sounds Unlimited

For Japan With LOVE

Tomorrow I will be joining my fellow bloggers with observing a day of silence and support for our friends in Japan starting at 10:46pm PST and 1:46am EST . That marks a week of when the earthquake and tsunami first hit Japan.

Please help and donate what you can to the relief efforts by visiting forjapanwithlove.com
All Donations will go to emergency shelters and life saving supplies to Japan via shelterbox.

Lets give back everyone!

Love,

Portrait of a Bride | Robert Wagner, NYC Wedding Photographer

I'm so LOVING this bridal portrait session by NYC wedding photographer, Rober Wagner.
Love the airy feel and how the bride looks fab in all of them!

It was taken in Palm Beach for a destination wedding photo shoot.

Enjoy!

New Wedding Boutique | Shopbop

Great news! Shopbop, one of the biggest online fashion boutiques, has officially opened their new Wedding Boutique online. I am so excited! They have everything from wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, lingerie, accessories, shoes and bags. They even have a honeymoon section to help you pick out a fab wardrobe to getaway in. Happy Shopping!

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Tuesday Shoe Day | Giuseppe Zanotti Wedding Shoe

Say hello to my little friend! LOL! Always wanted to say that ;) But really say hello to these Giuseppe Zanotti Wedding shoes! LOVE THEM! They are available at the new Shopbop's wedding boutique.
More on the opening of the fab new wedding boutique tomorrow. For today SWOON!

xo

Real New York Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wedding | Winter Wonderland Wedding

I LOVE this Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wedding shot by the amazing Levi Stolove Photgraphy! Now that winter is almost behind us, here is one more look at a winter wonderland wedding affair!


The Bride and Groom are Brooklyn locals and were looking for a winter Brooklyn affair. The Bride's father who grew up in Park Slope played with his crew of bagpipers serenading the Bride and Groom who laughed and cried at the performance.

This wedding makes me happy :)
What do you think?

Details:
Photography by Levi Stolove Photography
Event Coordinator: Tara Geremia-­ Exquisite Affairs Productions Inc.
Florist: Rebecca Shepherd
Hair: Gabriel Shimunov
Makeup: Lauren Whitworth
Venue: Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Band: Wolfgang Jack