Real New York Wedding Inspiration | NY Spring Wedding at the Metropolitan Building | Blue Floral Inspiration

Loving this amazingly chic New York spring wedding at the Metropolitan Building. I think I'm falling in love with blue again! The robins bird blue flowers mixed with deep richer blue flowers look so fresh and spring like with the contrast white and pink. What do you guys think? What colors have you chosen so far? I know purple is huge right now as well as the classic creams and whites. But how about a pop of color?

Details:
Photography by: Weddings By Two
Wedding Flower design by Emily Thompson

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Real New York Wedding Inspiration | Chelsea Piers Wedding

Check out this NYC wedding at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. I love how romantic it is!

Details:
Photographer: Photography by Verdi
Hair Stylist: Stacey Smith
Event Planner: Emily Burle, Pier Sixty
Floral Designer: Atlas Floral Decorators
Reception Venue: The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
Band: Manhattan Swing Orchestras
Makeup Artist: cheek to chic


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Real New York Wedding Inspiration | Blue and Yellow Wedding Inspiration Board

Newlyweds, Loriane and Christopher, recently got married in April and chose the lovely Fox Hollow in Long Island as their wedding venue. I love all of the wedding details in this wedding! Check out her bird cage veil. And did you see the blue and yellow details and flowers? So pretty. I especially love the "I do" bling underneath the blue wedding shoes :) and the blinged out cake!

Details:
Photographer:  Unique Visions Studio
Event Planner:  Fairy Tale Events
Floral Designer:  Pedestal Florist
Reception Venue:  Fox Hollow


Enjoy!

Tuesday Shoe Day | Dana Davis Wedding Shoes | Comfy and fab?!

The Dana Davis brand was inspired by the designer's quest to find exquisite, fashion forward shoes that would reflect the most sophisticated designer tastes and still support the health of the wearer. The Dana Davis brand is based on the belief that cutting-edge style and comfort are not mutually exclusive; the chic, design-driven silhouettes are handcrafted in Italy with a focus on luxury, high-fashion elegance and meticulous construction.
Brides and their bridal party would both love Dana’s shoes on the big day! One of the worst things to happen to a bride on her wedding day is not being able to enjoy the festivities because her feet are in pain. Below are a few styles I believe would be great for a bride and her bridal party on her big day!

What do you guys think? Comfy and fab, is this an issue for you? Or do you just want fab at no matter what the cost?

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Boudoir Photography Inspiration | Do's and Don'ts for your photo session

So.... Are you going to have a Boudoir Photography Session? You know, the greatest gift that continues to give back LOL! If so, here are some Do's and Don'ts for your boudoir session:

DO: Plan your wardrobe changes ahead of time. If you want more of a classic look. Get yourself pretty white, or black lingerie. If you are going for a soft look with a touch of sophistication go for a neutral palette like blushes, pale pinks and grays. And if you are a hot tamale! Go for those solid brights. Like reds, pinks, emerald green, or sapphire blues. Blacks can go with any of your looks. And don't forget the accessories!
DON'T: Go for multi-patterned or striped! It just doesn't photograph well or will make you look bigger than you are and look a bit clown like. A small dot print is good but anything to busy will take away from your loveliness.

DO: Have your hair and makeup done either professionally or practice like hell. Remember that the flash usually bleaches out most of it so this is not the place to skimp out. Wear lashes if you can. Nothings more sexy than a sexy wink. ;) Think about your hair, go for that I just got out of bed and look this fab look :) Soft and tossed waves will make you look just soft and victoria secret beautiful.
DON'T: Wait till the day of to figure your make up and hair. You'll drive yourself crazy and get nervous. You want to be relaxed. Don't wear makeup you usually don't wear, like red lips. Otherwise your pictures won't look like you! Don't overspray your hair, you want soft movement.

DO: Have fun and bring friends who will also have a session with you. It makes it more fun! Have your photographer play music in the background, it helps you get into your groove. And if you need it have a little glass of champagne or vino, it helps!
DON'T: Don't get nervous it's fun and you will have the photos you wanted. The more relaxed you are the better.

DO: Follow the direction of the photographer. They know what they are doing even if some poses feel awkward. It is all for a good cause Lol! The angle the photographer will shoot is not always seen by the model.
DON'T: Hold back, if you also have some poses or looks you want you should always say, after all they are your pictures!

AND DO have fun and laugh! It's an awesome experience and a present that your fiance will sure love ;)

Photography by: Krashing Motions Photography

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Luxury Wedding Invitations | Silver and lace details | Fisher Island Invitations

When Stephanie came to Lela New York for her luxury wedding invitations she was looking for something luxurious to match her venue, The Fisher Island Club in Miami and wanted her guests to be wowed!

Lela created silver silk covered trifold invitations to match her silver wedding details and venue inspiration. We added our classic lace that we are known for and added a custom crystal brooch for an added luxe touch!

She loved it!

xo

Photography by Lucky Me Photography

Chic Real New York Wedding | Green Wedding Inspiration Board

Ginger & Tim were married this past July and what a pretty chic garden wedding they had! I love their colors! Such a crisp and and beautifully fresh green, more like a celadon, SO lovely! The favors were personalized olive oil glass jars along with mini herb plants that were placed in sweet metal pails. 

Details:

Photographer:  Timecut Photography

Event Planner:  SMP EVENTS LLC

DJ:  DJ's AT LARGE

Makeup Artist:  la-makeup

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Interview with Coup de Coeur Shopping Concierge | NYC Wedding Shopping Concierge

Can't find that perfect dress? Stressed out about the whole process, not sure what looks best on you? Well now there is Coup de Coeur Shopping Concierge, Manhattan’s premier shopping service, announces their expansion into the bridal industry, providing brides with a ‘front row’ shopping experience of New York’s top bridal designers and ateliers.

Named one of the Best Personal Shoppers in New York City by Page Six, Lela, interviews Coup de Coeur.

1. What is Coup de Coeur Shopping Concierge? And what services do you provide for the bride and groom?

Coup de Coeur is a stylish firm providing a variety of shopping based services. We are Manhattan’s first ‘shopping concierge’. Our main focus is high-end, personalized shopping tours for private clients. Our tours give clients the convenience and luxury of having their own personal shopper. After an initial consultation, we develop a targeted shopping list with a focused itinerary.

Brides-to-be (and their wedding parties) can expect a well-organized and executed shopping experience with VIP access to private showrooms, designer ateliers and bridal salons.

2. Any insider tips for the bride to be aware of or avoid when looking for that perfect wedding dress?

We suggest that the bride take into consideration her body type first and foremost. The right style and cut of the dress can bring out the best in their shape. The next important factor in choosing a dress is to choose a fabric and style that evokes the time of day, venue, destination and season. The bride’s dress sets the scene for the tone of the wedding, or vise-versa. You wouldn’t want to be in 80 degree weather in a corseted ball gown at an outdoor wedding! Also, don’t let your ‘dream dress’ work against you, sometimes what a girl imagined isn’t what flatters a woman.

3. Any bridal fashion trends you see happening in weddings?

Brides are leaving the ‘princess’ look and searching for a more unique and fashion forward gown. Designer trends and runway style evening dresses are more current.

4. Do you have a favorite shopping story that you want to share?

When most people think of brides-to-be, they imagine a 20 or 30 something girl getting married for the first time. Well, our last client was a 50 something woman getting married for the first time! She was very career focused and is very successful, so true love came to her a bit later in the game. With her, it was all about finding something elegant and appropriate. Although she had a generous budget for her dress and could afford our highest-end designer partners, ‘the one’ ending up being from a cool downtown bridal atelier and from a small up-and-coming designer. Why? Because this one fit and flattered her the most!


5. How do you stay motivated, what inspires you?

Our motivation is from helping real women find their perfect dress and alleviating their stress to find the best option for their budget, style and personality. It is truly FUN to share the experience with our clients and make them feel confident on their special day!

A little more about Coup de Coeur:
Founders Lucia Marcelle Tait and Amanda Doll Sheppard provide brides-to-be with a customized experience that focuses on their personal style, wedding plans and budget to discover their ideal dress.
Clients can expect VIP attention and special perks while shopping in private designer showrooms including Marchesa, Badgley Mischka and Angel Sanchez, bridal ateliers like Gabriella, Lovely Bride and Mark Ingram and a diverse array of stores from Carolina Herrera to J. Crew.

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Real Long Beach NY Wedding Engagement | Beautiful Sunset pictures

When you are are looking for amazing beach engagement pictures I would imagine you would want something like this! Beautiful sunsets, the ocean, sand and love! Aren't these just so amazing? What do you think? The amazing Timecut Photography did an awesome job!

Side note: Don't forget that the amazing $3000 Photography Giveaway is still on! Ends Soon so Hurry!

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Yay! The Royal Wedding Of Prince William & Kate Middleton | The Trends that I see coming a mile away!

SO, where you as overwhelmed with the Royal wedding as I was? Did you wake up early to watch it? I did, I know, I'm a nerd. I loved how the sermon began by saying, "Every wedding is a royal wedding.." LOVE that. See ladies, that means you, every bride and groom are just as special when it comes to taking their sacred vows.

I also loved how nervous Prince William and Kate were! The nervous smiles were so cute! Kate looked so sweet and I could tell as they said their "I do's" that they were just like every other couple standing in front of what seems like a ton of people and trying to gather their composure and not look too nervous as they spoke and said their vows to each other. Kate had such a sweet voice and Prince William's eyes reminded me of Princess Diana as he looked at her in comfort. LOVED it, almost cried, really. Did you guys get emotional too? And when the ring, that was a classic gold band taken from traditional Welch gold, (yea I know) didn't slide smoothly in, I got nervous for them too. Did you see that? But all weddings have hiccups right?

I just was just as excited to see both Prince William and Kate now Dutch and Dutches of Cambridge, come out on the balcony to see how many people have gathered outside just to sneak a peak at the "kiss". The first kiss, was so quick, like less than a second quick! Of course, the nerves and the pressure must have gotten to them. Can you imagine all those people just waiting to see you kiss!? Not sure how I would handle that myself ;) But the second royal kiss was so perfect! What do you think?

At the end I loved it, I'm glad that classic royal elegance is back. Classic shapes and 50's glam is back with a huge inspiration coming from Grace Kelly and her wedding dress. I think they looked just like a fairy tale, and I hope nothing but the best, for them. I'm sure, just like all couples, they are going to go through their rough patches, but hope they will carry through. Will definitely bring some hope. If they made it through all the planning, that should give them hope ;) Just like I'm sure some of you ladies are going through hell, it's fun planning sometimes but, believe me, I KNOW, it's hell other times. Which reminds me, we should definitely, do a post of all your emails and questions for advice that you send me. Questions like, "What should I do if one of my bridesmaids is driving me crazy!?" Or, "help my mother-in-law is crazy!" It will be nice to vent and give each other advice. What do you think? Have any craziness happening? Email me. And I'll do a post soon.

Well, back to the royal wedding. Lets recap the trends I'm seeing.
1. Lace- always so classic and timeless.
2. Sleeves, finally! I know, some of you are like, what? But it actually is so flattering and slimming, a friend, really. What do you think?
3. 50's Glam, so chic! Think Grace Kelly.
4. Jewel tones. Think Ruby reds, Sapphire blues. Mixed with of course, gold!
5. Coverlets or shrugs in transparent fabrics like lace or sheers.
6. Ivories and soft whites in dresses other than the bride?

What do you think of Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa's, dress? I like that it was just her, it was elegant and brought such a light and fresh feel to the wedding. And she went so beautifully with the flower girls.
7. Lots and lots of little flower girls! :) They are so cute with their ivory dresses and sand color sashes!
I love how the scalloped bottoms had a lace detail to match Kate's wedding dress
8. Understated and more romantic bouquets. Let's the bride shine and not be over powered by a huge amount of flowers blocking her pretty dress and silhouette. According to the royal press release, "The bouquet is a shield-shaped wired bouquet of myrtle, lily-of-the-valley, sweet William and hyacinth. The bouquet was designed by Shane Connolly and draws on the traditions of flowers of significance for the Royal Family, the Middleton family and on the Language of Flowers."Thoughts?

9. Pastels! I love pastels already but now even more so! Did you check out the Queen herself? In a beautiful sunny yellow, so lovely! And the Mother of the Bride was just perfect in her robins bird blue!

10. And of course, hats and fasteners! There where so many to see! Such a pretty one worn by the fab Victoria Beckham. What do you think about her frocks? I loved it, she looks fab, even when she's preggo. uhumm and did you notice David? I thought so, lol!

And then there were the NO! WHY!? Would you do that?! Really? Thoughts?

Ok back to the trends.

11. Classic cream and white cakes with monograms! I know always a monogram, but, it's the only time that you can sport one without looking silly. The beautiful royal wedding cake for the royal couple was created by Fiona Cairns, and designed using the Joseph Lambert technique.

And last but not least...
12. A hot vintage car ride! Did you see the Aston Martin Prince William drove with! Loved that! What do you think of it? He was able to borrow his dad's vintage!

So over all, LOVED it! What did you guys think of it all? Where you obsessed like me?

xo