Big News!!! We have Launched Lovely by Lela!!! A new wedding shop online with a heart!

Hello Lovelies!!!

It's been a long time coming and it is finally here! Our new shop, Lovely by Lela!
I am so beyond proud of our new wedding gift shop that is not only environmentally conscious and has lovely wedding gifts for you and your bridesmaids but also has selected products giving back 20% of the total sales to great charities here in New York! We support Animal Haven, New Yorkers for Parks, and Toys for Tots NYC. All amazing organizations that deserve our support!

Happy Holidays | Sneak Peak into The Empire State Building's Holiday Card

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas to all!!!

Hope you all are enjoying this lovely time of the year. Here is a sneak peak into The Empire State Building's official holiday card. 

Enjoy!

Lela

The Empire State Building is a registered trademark of ESRT Empire State Building. 

Food For Thought | Quotes + Sayings That Make You Smile

Hello Lovelies!

Memorial Day weekend started off our summer full of barbecues and days spent at the beach. So pack a cooler, lay down a blanket, and soak in the sun. Allow the sea to set your free and enjoy that beautiful scent we all love of sun tan lotion and ocean breeze! Have a great day!

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A Real New York Wedding | Lindsay + Dave's Brotherhood Winery Wedding

Hello Lovelies!

Today we are featuring the real new york wedding of Lindsay and Dave captured by Alyson Hickey Photography. Their reception is held in Brotherhood Winery which is just utterly stunning. I love the idea of a wedding held in a winery or vineyard.

Details:
Photography: Alyson Hickey Photography
Venue: Brotherhood Winery
Caterer: Feast at Round Hill
Hair: Salon Shahin
Floral: Whisconier Florist

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Tuesday Shoe Day | Real Wedding Shoes

Hello Lovelies!

Today's shoe and tell is a preview to Wednesday's real new york wedding. Our bride went with a traditional white heel. I love the twist design, so classy. Have a great day ladies!

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A Real New York Engagement | Meagan + Ken Saratoga Battlefield

Hello Lovelies!

Happy Memorial Day! Today's post is dedicated to all the men and woman serving and keeping us safe everyday. Thank you. We are featuring Meagan and Ken's engagement photos taken on the beautiful landscape of historical Saratoga Battlefield. I love that they incorporated their love of different football teams, they definitely had a lot of fun taking this photo shoot.
 Meagan and Ken's romantic day was captured by Crystal Turino Photography, here's what she had to say about their day, "Meagan and Ken's engagement session took place at the historical Saratoga Battlefield. We were blessed with a beautiful Spring day. Meagan and Ken showed up looking fantastic, and complimenting one another. We had a blast, laughing the whole time, and taking advantage of the beautiful lighting from the sunset. I can't wait to photograph their wedding next March!"

Details:
Photography: Crystal Turino Photography
Venue: Saratoga Battlefield

xo

Food For Thought | Quotes + Sayings That Make You Smile

Hello Lovelies!

Summer is coming! Time to take out the flip flops, bathing suit, and beach chair. Lounge in the sun with a cool lemonade in hand. I can smell the sun tan lotion already! Enjoy the sunny days to come and have a great day ladies!

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Thursday Trend Day | Modern Day Wedding Registry

Hello Lovelies!

Welcome to the 21st century! Modern times calls for modern technology. Online shopping has become more and more useful and relevant, so for the modern bride a new form of wedding registry has surfaced. Zola an online wedding registry which can be obtained via computer or your smartphone. You can even scan any item you come across with the Zola bar-code scanner to avoid endless searching.
"Why should you be stuck with the same wedding registry your parents used? With Zola, couples can list any item from any store, lets users purchase in groups, and even provides the option for guests to pitch in towards a couple’s honeymoon (like that romantic Tuscany bike tour) or cash fund (perhaps for a downpayment on a new home) -- all in one easy place."

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Black & White Inspiration | Shopping Guide Featuring Luxury Wedding Invitations by Lela New York

Hello Lovelies!

Continuing with our black and white inspiration week, we created a shopping guide for your convenience! Here is some of our favorite black and white wedding essentials. Featuring black and white luxury boxed wedding invitation by Lela New York. Check out our Pinterest for more splendid inspirations.

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Details:
1.Maggie Sottero | Cosette
2. Blade Nyc | Black and White Bouquet
3. Oscar de la Renta | Gold-plated resin rose necklace
4. Opi | Alpine snow & Black
5. Special Cakes by Ruben | Topsy-Turvy Wedding Cake
6. Smashbox | Jet Black Limitless Liquid Liner Pen
7. Luxury Wedding Invitations by Lela New York
8. Judith Leiber Couture | East-West Rectangle Clutch Bag
9. Etsy | Bridal Fascinator
10. Jo Malone | Velvet Rose Perfume
11. After six | Dress 6675

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Tuesday Shoe Day | Black Lace Valentino Pumps

Hello Lovelies!

Today our shoe and tell is a black lace couture bow d'orsay Valentino pumps. Keeping with this weeks black and white inspiration, this shoe is perfect! I love this shoe because it's sexy and traditional. A bride can strut her way down the aisle in these mouth watering pumps or spice up her bridesmaid's outfits. I would wear it everyday, but that's just me. Have a great day ladies.

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