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Intimate Summer Elopment
Weddings Don't Have To Be Big To Be Special! This Beautiful Couple, Had A Romantic Late Summer Wedding Overlooking The Gorgeous Backdrop Of Top Of The Ridge Bed & Breakfast In New Hampshire.  The Intimate Setting Made For Such A Special Day.
A Tale Of Uniqueness In Hartford, Ct. - Lydia & Chris #lovesstory
Every Couple And Wedding Is A Unique And Beautiful Expression Of Love. By Embracing Personalization, Storytelling, And Celebrating Diversity, Couples Can Create A Truly Unforgettable Experience That Reflects Their Individuality And The Depth Of Their Connection. each Couple Brings Their Own Unique Personalities, Stories, And Dreams To The Table, Creating A Celebration That Is As Individual As They Are.this Couple Was No Different. Lydia And Chris Was So Much Fun, They Wanted To Be Themselves. They Love Travel, Adventure But Most Of All They Love Each Other. I Wanted To Tell Their Story Like That.planning Out First The Engagement Shoot To friendship. With Their Love Of Travel We Took To The yale Museum Of Art  and the Greenbrier greenhouse At edgerton Park both In New Haven,ct.  We Planned A Lovely Outdoor Shoot At Both Locations But Had To Rearrange Our Plans Because Of The Weather... It Poured !! Yes, It Poured And We Embraced Every Bit Of It. after Many Conversations And 7 Months We Arrive On The Big Day.  We Talked And Planned Out The Whole Day.  Our Initial Plan To Do The First Look At The Hartford City Hall Fell Though For What Ever Reason. We Searched For A Place That Would Not Be Too Busy Seeing That The Date Fell On A Friday. we Opted For Elizabeth Park In Hartford, Ct.  I Did Let Lydia And Chris Know That The Park Is A Known Destination For Wedding And Engagement Photography, So We May Encounter Other Wedding Parties. We Lucked Out, We Were The Only Ones There. it Was A Beautiful Sunny Day And We Took Advantage Of It. As I Walked The Grounds I Chose The Spots To Take Pictures Of The Couple, Bridal Party And Individual Image. the society Room Of Hartford was The Venue For The Wedding And Reception. The Venue Is Naturally Dark Because It Was Originally being Home To The Former Society For Savings Bank Built In 1834. I Have Photographed Many Wedding There So I Knew I Needed To Be Prepared For The Dark Setting. The Ceremony Was Absolutely Beautiful And Not A Dry Eye In The Building ... Thanks Chris!!i Love When The Couples Add A Bit Of Themselves To A Wedding Day To Make It Unique.  Lydia And Chris Decided To Add In A Ramen Bar Which Was So Very Well Put Together. I Had A Ball At This Weeding And We Say Congratulations To This Gorgeous Couple !!! 
Joy Through The Rain
Despite The Rainy Start To The Day, This Beautiful Couple Didn’t Let The Weather Dampen Their Spirits Or Their Celebration. The Morning Was Filled With Rain And Clouds, But They Remained Undeterred. 
Gorgeous Greens Make A Big Statement
What Do You Do When You Have A Gorgeous Venue And A Beautiful New England Backdrop? This Couple Leaned Into Lush Greens And Minimal Florals. Stunning Long Tables With Romantic Candlelight Complimented The Oversized Terrariums, Making A Big Statement.
An Intimate Wedding Among Umbria And Tuscany Capture The Magic Of Your Destination Wedding In Italy.
Jordan And Spencer Had A Breathtaking, Intimate Destination Wedding Among The Enchanting Hills Of Umbria And Tuscany.thanks To Martina Trippetti, The Wedding Planner, They Lived Beautiful Moments With Their Intimate Relatives And Friends.they Spent Three Days In This Relaxing And Stunning Venue: atelier Bellevue Bridal. Every Gesture She Made While Wearing The Dress Was Beautiful To Capture. the Sand Ceremony In The Gardenthe Couple, Surrounded By The Lush Greenery Of The Garden, Celebrated An Emotional Sand Ceremony. This Symbolic Act, Officiated By Our Dear Friend stefano Mordiviglia, Marked The Official Union Of Their Hearts.what Is A Sand Ceremony?the Sand Ceremony, A Symbolic Act Where A Couple Pours Sand From Separate Vessels Into A Unified One, Was A Poignant Moment. It Represented Jordan And Spencer's Individual Lives, Separate And Unique, Coming Together In Marriage, Forming A New And Inseparable Bond.as The Sun Set Over The Tuscan Countryside, The Couple And Their Guests Enjoyed A Romantic Reception Dinner. The Stunning Flower Decorations Added To The Enchanting Atmosphere, Making It A Truly Memorable Evening.
An Emotional & Beautiful Cape Cod Autumn Wedding
Brittany & Lj Were Married On A Gorgeous, Sunny Fall Day, Surrounded By Their Supportive Family & Friends. Their Big Day Was Filled With Shades Of Pink, Purple & Peach, Reflecting Their Fun Personalities. The Bridesmaids’ Dresses Were A Beautiful Dusty Rose/berry - One Of The Prettiest Shades Of Pink I’ve Ever Seen!brittany & Lj’s Wedding Was Super Emotional. From Their Personal, Heartfelt Vows, I Learned That Their Story Was Full Of Twists And Turns, But They Ultimately Realized That They Truly Completed Each Other. They Balance Each Other Out Perfectly & Bring Out The Very Best In Each Other. It Was Such An Honor To Capture Their Forever Commitment To Each Other.these Two Love To Have Fun - And That Was Evident In Their Reception! The Band Kept The Energy Up All Night, And The Dance Floor Was Packed.aesthetically, One Of The Standout Features Of Brittany & Lj’s Wedding Was The Intricate Floral Design. The Deconstructed Ceremony Arches Were Bursting With Bright Fall Colors, And Made The Perfect Backdrop For Romantic “i Do”s. The Bouquets And Boutonnieres Were Stunning, And The Tables Were Adorned With Tall, Full Floral Arrangements.my Favorite Thing About Brittany & Lj’s Wedding, Though, Was How Many Unique Personal Touches They Added. From Having Guests Sign A Meaningful Record In Lieu Of A Traditional Guestbook, To Featuring Their Adorable Pups In Their Signage, This Couple Put In The Extra Thought To Make Sure Their Wedding Was Completely Unique!
From Singapore To Marrakech : An Intimate Affair At Elfenn Marrakech
From Singapore To Marrakech : G&t Celebrated Their 'friends Only' Intimate Wedding At The Stunning Riad Elfenn. at The Orange Courtyard, A Lavish Floral Arch Has Been Tailor-made Exclusively For George & Tiffany. Gloriosa Orchids & Amaranths Were The Special Touch To Make This Arch Incredibly Outstanding.after The Ceremony, G&t Celebrated The Cocktail Followed By An Intimate Two Long Tables Upstairs.  
Winter Style Shoot At Madame Sherri Castle
Tucked Away In The Southwest Corner Of New Hampshire, Is Madame Sherri Castle. What Remains Today Are The Ruins Of A Sweeping Stone Staircase That Once Was The Home Of A Famous Manhattan Costume Designer.   this Former Castle Was Once The Site For Lavish Parties And Secret Soirees. Legend Says That Madame Sherri Herself Can Be Heard Laughing From Atop The Grand Staircase. It Seems Fitting That A Beautiful, Styled Wedding Shoot Would Take Place At The Home Of An Acclaimed Costume Designer.   
An Eco Inspiration Wedding In Marche Region,italy
“the Marches Are A Miraculous Fruit Born From The Union Between Natural Beauty And Local Intelligence.” Carlo Boi’ve Fallen In Love With This Beautiful Region Of Italy, Marche. This Region Of Italy Has Various Landscapes: We Have Hills That Gently Embrace The Land And Recall The Ambience Of Tuscany And Umbria. We Have The Conero Beaches, Where The Sea It’s Deep Blue. This Region Is A Pearl Of Italy, Where You Find Delicious Food And Excellent Wine—an Outstanding Region Of Italy To Have An Unforgettable Destination Wedding. For This,  We Took Photos Of An Eco-wedding Chic Inspiration.casa Castagna Was The Perfect Venue For This Inspiring Wedding—a Beautifully Restored Italian Farmhouse In The Marche Region Of Italy.  Casa Castagna Is On Five Acres In Rolling Hills Amongst Medieval Towns, Minutes From The Sea. Casa Castagna Is The Perfect Place To Settle In And Enjoy Friends And Family. Spacious And Inviting Rooms, A Modern Kitchen And Well-appointed Bathrooms Will Delight And Relax Guests.  The Extensive Grounds Beckon You To Stroll The Gardens And Olive Grove That Lead Up To The Swimming Pool. Casa Castagna Is Also A Perfect Venue For Intimate Or Elopement Weddings. It’s A Comfortable And Well-furnished Venue. The Nature All Around It Evoked A Magical And Romantic Atmosphere. For This Reason, I Chose To Take Inspiration From Eco Wedding Here: Nature Is Perfectly Combined With The Flower Decoration. what Are The Benefits Of Choosing Seasonal Flowers For Your Wedding?the Flowers We Chose For This Eco Wedding Inspiration Wedding Gave Bright And Delicacy To The Decorated Table. The Main Goal Was To Respect The Ambience Of This Beautiful Venue And Exalted It With Seasonal Flowers.when A Flower Variety Blossoms At A Particular Time Of The Year, It Becomes Much Cheaper For Florists To Source, And This Reduced Cost Is Passed Onto You, The Bride-to-be. Choosing Your Wedding Flowers Based On Availability Allows You To Create Floral Arrangements That Reflect The Season. the Flowers We Chose For This Eco Wedding Inspiration Wedding Gave Bright And Delicacy To The Decorated Table. The Main Goal Was To Respect The Ambience Of This Beautiful Venue And Exalted It With Seasonal Flowers.
Casablanca Bridal Trunk Show
We Are Hosting The Spring 2023 Casablanca Bridal Collection Trunk Show At Our Store November 17 To The 19th! This Is A By Appointment Only Event. Please Book Your Appointment Below: book Your Appointment
Rainy Spring Greenpoint Loft Wedding
Kerryann And Brian's Wedding At Greenpoint Loft Was A Day Filled With Love, Laughter, And A Little Rain. The Couple's Private Vows At The William Vale Set The Tone For A Romantic And Intimate Day, And The Stunning Portraits Taken In The Rain Captured The Essence Of Their Love Beautifully. The Ceremony Was Held In The Grand Industrial And Rustic Space At Greenpoint Loft, With Twinkling Lights And Hanging Greenery Adding To The Magic And Romance Of The Day. The Reception Was A Total Blast, With Lots Of Fun Dancing And Memories To Last A Lifetime.
Common Questions We Get Asked As Wedding Planners
While Wedding Planning Can Certainly Be A Fun And Exciting Experience, Many Couples Quickly Realize That It Can Also Be Confusing And Overwhelming – And Because Of That They Often Come To Us With Tons Of Questions! You Aren’t Expected To Know The Ins And Outs Of Wedding Planning And That’s Exactly What We Are Here For. Whether You Are Just Dipping Your Toes Into The Planning Process Or Are Quickly Approaching Your Wedding Day And Finding Yourself Asking Some Of These Same Questions, Keep Reading For Our Answers To Questions We Get Asked By Couples Most Frequently!wedding Websites – Do We Really Need One?our Short Answer Here – Yes, You Probably Do Need One! While There Are Certainly Instances Where A Wedding Website May Not Be Necessary, It Really Never Hurts To Have One. Wedding Websites Are A Great Way To Easily Share All Your Wedding Day Information With Your Guests – Everything From Travel And Hotel Room Info, Gift Registries, Wedding Day Timing And Locations, Dress Code To Rsvp Tracking. Having All This Information In One Central Location For Your Guests Can Help To Prevent You And Your Partner From Being Bombarded With Logistical Questions From Your Guests As You Approach The Wedding Day. 
5 Tips To Make Your Wedding Even More You
A Big Part Of Planning A Wedding Has To Do With You! Every Wedding Is Different But What Makes The Day Most Special, Is It’s Representation Of Your Personality. The Flowers Could Be Breathtaking, And The Venue Could Be A Five Star Rating, But The Personal Details Are What Remind Your Guests Exactly Who They Are There To Celebrate And That's You. Here's Some Of The Ways We Do That With Our Planning + Design Clients:
4 Tips To Help Stay Organized While Wedding Planning
There Are So Many Details That Go Into Planning A Wedding That It Can Become Overwhelming! When We Work With Clients, We Have Worksheets And Methods That Are All Focused To Help Our Clients Feel Organized And In Control Of The Planning Process So They Can Go Into The Month-of With Total Confidence. If You Are Planning On Your Own With Out A Wedding Planner, Finding Ways To Stay Organized Can Reduce Stress And Allow You To Go Into The Day With Peace Of Mind. Here Are A Few Easy Ways You Can Implement At The Beginning Of The Wedding Planning Process That Can Make Planning Your Wedding And The Day Of Go As Smooth As Possible.implement Digital Organizationwhile Paper Is Just Fine And Can Offer Great Results, Lots Of Papers Can Become Disorganized Easily Or Lost. From Invoices To Must-have Lists, Storing Things On Your Google Drive Or Other Cloud Platform, Using An Organizational App, Or Downloading A Wedding Planning Software Can Be Very Useful. Use Pinterestpinterest Can Help You Organize Your Ideas And Save Things You Find On The Webs While Researching. This Option Is Particularly Useful In Helping You Find A Color Pallet, Layout, And Style. Not Only Can It Help You Find Ideas, But You Can Organize Your Photos Into Boards (and Sub-board) That You Can Continue To Add-to. Pro Top: Add The Pinterest Plugin To Your Browser And You Can Easily Pin Anything You Find On The Internet!get It Out Of Your Head - Make Listschecklists Allow You To Store Less In Your Mind. With So Many Details Involved In Planning, Relying Solely On Your Brain Can Be A Lot. Writing Things Out, Whether Digital Or On Paper, Can Be Therapeutic In Getting Your Thoughts Out. Some Helpful Lists To Start With Are Vendors To Book, Decor Pieces, Timeline Notes, And To-do Lists. Some Wedding Planning Software Already Provides You A Great Starting Point. Our Personal Favorite Is Zola!delegate - Delegate - Delegate! Having Ears To Run Ideas By Or Hands To Help To Take On Portions Of The Planning Process Can Make Things More Organized And Keep Them On Track. Friends And Family Often Want To Feel Involved And Help, So Don't Be Afraid To Use Them! Of Course, We Are Always Proponents Of Hiring A Wedding Planner As That Can Allow You To Focus On The Fun! There Are Planners And Coordinators Out There With All Degrees Of Support, So Find The Right One For You To Help Take Some Of It Off Of Your Plate. 
10 Things To Consider When Looking For A Wedding Venue
Deciding On A Wedding Venue Is A Huge Decision And There Are Tons Of Factors To Take Into Consideration Before Signing The Contract. While There Are Plenty More Details To Talk Through With The Venue Before You Sign On The Dotted Line, These Are Some Insightful Questions To Help Get You Started And You May Not Think Of Unless You Are In The Wedding Biz. Of Course You Want To Cover The Basics (is The Venue Available On Your Preferred Date, How Many Guests Can The Venue Hold, Pricing And Payment Information, Cancellation Policies Etc.), But Here Are A Few More Things To Consider From The Pros When Looking For A Wedding Venue:decoryou Will Want To Ask If The Venue Has Any Restrictions Or Rules About What Décor You Are Allowed To Bring In And What You Can Do With It Inside The Space. For Example, Some Older Or Historic Venues May Not Allow For Candles Or Open Flames Or Some Venues Do Not Allow Confetti Or Glitter To Be Used. If You Have Your Heart Set On A Grand Confetti Exit At The End Of The Night, Make Sure The Venue Allows It First!external Vendorswhile Many Venues Will Allow You To Bring In Any Vendors You Wish, Some Venues Have Exclusive Relationships With Certain Vendors. Make Sure You Ask Your Venue If Bringing In Outside Vendors Will Be Possible Or If They Can Provide You A List Of Vendors For You To Choose From. Pro Tip! Wedding Venues Are A Great Place To Get Recommendations For Other Vendors! They Have Seen Many Vendors Come And Go Through Their Venue Space And Can Help Point You In The Direction Of A Great Vendor For Your Big Day. Plus, Having A Vendor Who Has Worked In Your Venue Space Can Be Great As They Are Already Familiar With The Space And Its Procedures.outdoor Vendorsif You Are Planning On Having An Outdoor Wedding, There Are A Few Other Factors To Take Into Consideration When Choosing A Venue. You Want To Make Sure They Have A Plan B In Case Of Inclement Weather. Is There An Indoor Space Available In The Event That Mother Nature Decides Not To Cooperate On Your Wedding Day? Ask To Take A Look At This Space To Make Sure It Fits With Your Vision For Your Wedding Day. Hopefully, You Never Have To Use Plan B, But Its Always Better To Have The Conversation Ahead Of Time So There Are No Unpleasant Surprises The Day Of Your Wedding.
5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations
5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinationsthe Best Antidote To The Chaos (and Excitement) Of Planning And Executing A Wedding Is Jetting Off On A Romantic Honeymoon, Just You And Your Significant Other. What Better Way To Wind Down, Celebrate Your Partnership, And Decompress Than By Hopping On A Plane And Jetting Off Somewhere Magical? From The Black Beaches Of Santorini To The Rolling Vineyards Of California’s Wine Country, Here Are A Few Of The Most Romantic Honeymoon Ideas To Extend Your Celebration Of Love. 
7 End Of Night Wedding Exit Ideas
The Last Moment Of The Night Can Be Extremely Special For Your Guests But Most Importantly For You. There’s So Many Ways To Make This Send Off Just Perfect. Here Are A Handful Of Our Favorite Ideas To Incorporate Into The Final Moments Of Your Wedding!last Dance Paradethe Last Dance Usually Acts As The Last Moments Of The Wedding Before The Lights Come On. A Unique Idea Is To Gather Your Guests And Guests Have A Parade Or Dance Train Out Of The Venue. Not Only Is It Fun, But It Will Keep Everyone Dancing On Their Way To The After Party!sky Lanternsdepending On Your Venue And What’s Allowed, Sky Lanterns Can Be A Great Option And One Of Those Moments Everyone Remembers. Lighting Your Lantern Together And Sending Them Off Into The Sky, Not Only Looks Spectacular But It Signifies A New Chapter Starting. Bubbles Bubbles Are A Great Option If You Want Something Fun Like Confetti To Walk Through As You Exit The Venue But You Want Less Clean Up Afterwards. Bubbles Also Can Make Really Fun Pictures!streamershandheld Streamers Can Also Be Great Options. They Also Don’t Need A Lot Of Clean Up But Can Provide A Similar Look To Confetti. Everyone Loves A Ribbon Wand! (circa 1995!) Getaway Car/boata More Traditional Close To A Wedding Is The Send Off Of The Couple. A Getaway Car Or Even A Boat If The Venue Allows For It! If You And Your Fiance Are Looking For An Easy Way To Exit At The End Of The Night With Just The Two Of You - This Is The Perfect Option. 
What Are Wedding Must-haves?
There Is No One Size Fits All Approach To Weddings. Each Couple's Priorities, Styles, And Of Course Guests Are Different. That Being Said, There Are Some Must-haves We Believe Are Top Priority To Take Into Account When Planning Your Wedding To Ensure A) You Actually Get Married! And B) It's The Best Day Of Your Life. Here Are Some Must-haves To Include In Your Day!marriage Licenseit Might Seem Obvious, But A Marriage License Is Very Important To Have And Keep Safe During Your Celebrations. Each State Varies In What You Need To Do To Make It All Official, But Make Sure You Have A Plan For Getting This Document Where It Needs To Be. Afterall, It Is What You Are There For!organizationno Matter What Type Of Wedding You Are Planning - That Last Thing You Want Is For It To Feel Disorganized. That Goes For You And Your Guests! It’s Important To Think About Who Will Be In Charge Of Coordinating All Your Vendors, Setting Up Décor Elements And Ensuring The Timeline Runs Smoothly. Even If You Are Planning The Wedding Yourself, You Do Not Want To Be The One On-site Who Vendors Are Calling With Questions. Hiring A Coordinator Who Can Be Your Point Person Will Be The Best Decision You Ever Made For You And All Your Guests. Alone Timeduring Your Wedding, You Can Get Pulled In A Million Different Directions Taking Pictures And Saying Hello To All Of Your Guests. We Always Ensure To Allocate Some One-on-one Time For Our Couples To Soak In The Moment. Whether That's A Few Moments Together After The Ceremony Or Keeping A Sweetheart Table As A Safe Zone For Them To Retreat To, It's Something That Definitely Needs To Be Thought Of Before The Day Comes.
5 Things To Be Sure To Plan For In Your Day Of Wedding Schedule
So Much Time And Energy (and Fun) Goes Into Planning Your Wedding! The Flowers, The Food, The Music Are All Important Pieces That Take Up Your Time And Attention. Just As Important But Often Overlooked Until The Last Minute Are Your Day Of Wedding Plans. Ensuring You Have A Location With Enough Time To Get Your Hair And Makeup Done, What You're Going To Eat, Where You Need To Pack Up Your Belongings And Who Is Taking Them To The Next Place. Planning For A Seamless Start To Your Day Will Ease Your Stress And Send You Off Nicely Into The Rest Of Your Wedding. These Are All Little Details We Work Through With Our Couples, But In The Chance You Are Working On Your Own, Here Are Our Top Tips To Ensure It's As Smooth As Possible!
Inspiration Wedding In Umbria
Inspiration Wedding In Umbria Where You Can Take Some Ideas For Yor Special Day.the Inspiration Photo Shooting Is An Inspirational Wedding In Umbria, In The Centre Of Italy. We Called This Photo Shooting Ethereal Because We Wanted To Show Brides And Grooms, An Idyllic Wedding Moment!only Now We’re Out From Many Restrictions. This Year, For Everyone, Is The Year To Dream. Creating A Dreamy Atmosphere, Where It Is Possible To Leave The World’s Problems Outside.first Af All We Talk Abou The Colour Pallette.the Mood Colours Are Pink, White, And Green. Delicate Colours That Are In Perfect Harmony With The Colours Of The Venue: Tenuta San Lorenzo Vecchio.nicole Milano. This Dress Is Called Anghel Entirely Made Of Antique Pink Tulle, With A Heart Neckline And Tulle Drapes. It’s A Dress For A Romantic Bride Who Wants To Live A Dreamy Wedding.what Will Be One Of The Best Regions To Get Married In Italy?this Region, Umbria, Is A Beautiful Destination For Weddings For English, Scottish And American People. The Washington Post Wrote A Beautiful Article About Umbria, Which Can Be Compared To Tuscany For Its Marvellous Landscape. It Is A Region To Discover. The Brides And Groom Who Want To Come To Italy To Get Married Could Take Some Ideas From This Inspiration Shooting In Umbria.now, We Do Waste Time On Words And Enjoy The Beautiful Picture. You’ll Find Also The Names Of All The Vendors Who Partake In This Inspiration Wedding!