Elegant Real Wedding in Connecticut by Robin Dini Photography

Courtney and Evan’s wedding events took place in the town of Stamford, Connecticut, which is where the bride's family resides. The church where the couple was married, Saint Cecilia Parish, holds very strong sentimental and emotional history for Courtney as her grandparents were married there years ago. Courtney and Evan chose to do a first look prior to the ceremony as well as portraits with their families and bridal party. It was an incredibly hot day but both took the heat in stride and enjoyed being photographed. Their ceremony was somber and beautiful as the minister from Courtney’s childhood officiated. After a full mass, guests were received at Madonia Restaurant, owned by a family friend, which was decorated from top to body with elegant lighting, delicate flower arrangements and cozy candle light. Guests enjoyed signature drinks and cigars during cocktail hour, followed by introductions, first dance, and toasts to the newlywed couple. After the cake cutting, the night continued with the hum of talk and laughter as guests wined and dined and enjoyed music and dance.

LOVE!

Details:
Photography: Robin Dini Photography

Hair Stylist:  Salon du Soleil
Floral Designer:  Diana Gould Ltd
Dress Store:  Vows Bridal
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik 
Cake Designer:  Sugar High Cakery
DJ:  DJ Dave's Mobile Entertainment
Ceremony Location:  Saint Cecila Parish
Jewelry:  Arlene and Roberta
Bridesmaid Dresses:  Bella Bridesmaid
Restaurant:  Madonia Restaurant


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Once Upon A Time Fairy Tale Wedding Inspiration

Fairytales and enchanted stories are everywhere you look lately. New tv shows are popping up featuring beloved fairy tale classics like...

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Once Upon A Time Fairy Tale Wedding Hair Inspiration

In continuation of sharing with all of you Fair Tale Wedding Inspiration, we wanted to share another important wedding detail, wedding day hair...

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Once Upon A Time | A Closer Look At Lela New York's Luxury Invitations

Hi all! Today we wanted to share with you a closer look into the fairy-tale inspired luxury invitation designed by Lela New York!

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Have a great weekend!

Once Upon A Time | A Fairy Tale Wedding Inspiration | A Closer Look At Lela New York's Box Luxury Invitations

Hi all! Today we wanted to share with you a closer look into the fairy-tale inspired luxury invitation designed by Lela New York!

When I was first asked to create the luxury invitations for a dinner party that would be inviting the top of the wedding industry, I knew it had to be unique in a big way. The theme we were going with was "Enchanted Forest" and the colors chosen were rich purples and fun golds and greens!
I wanted guests to be wowed when they opened up their luxurious boxed invites and want to come to this festive celebration. I sketched out some ideas first that included initial thoughts and colors. The finish product as you can see is pretty close. I decided to use a boxed invitation that the guests can later use as a keep sake and included a real mirror on the top lid that was screen printed with the words, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, the time has come to celebrate fall." It was a great line and would immediately lead the reader to want to read further and hinted at our fairy tale theme. The actual invitation card was printed on a gold paper and die-cut into an apple shape that spoke of the Snow White character and was later repeated in the decor at the dinner party. The end result was a luxury invitation that was screen printed in deep eggplant forest patterns and boxed in a lovely box that made an amazing intro to this great event!

Photos by Trent Bailey Photography
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Once Upon A Time Fairy Tale Wedding Inspiration | Enchanted Forest Inspiration

Fairytales and enchanted stories are everywhere you look lately. New tv shows are popping up featuring beloved fairy tale classics like ABC's Once Upon a Time and new movies are coming out soon like Snow White that showcase this Enchanted Fairytale theme.  I think it's great inspiration for weddings! And who doesn't want a "happily ever after" ending to their big day?!

Check out the inspiration boards below full of fairytale wedding inspiration that also includes a real dinner party event that used this enchanted forest theme. Lela New York designed the fairy tale luxury boxed invitations for the event that took place at Gabriella's Bridal Salon here in NYC. The event was designed by Ara from Rock Paper Scissors Events, the pretty flowers were provided by Round Tree Flowers and the amazing photographs were taking by Trent Bailey Photography. What do you think about this new wedding fairytale theme?

Details (clockwise):
- Let's Drift Away Tumblr
- Trent Bailey Photography
- We Heart It
- Looking For Prince Charming
- ABC
- My Modern Met
- Chroma
- Fairytale Weddings

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Friday Frocks | Your Fall Fashion Wardrobe Inspiration| Eggplant & Blue Hues

Today we are sharing with you the cool color palette for your fall fashion wardrobe! I love the idea of pairing these eggplant and blue hues with gold accessories. These would be great colors for a fall wedding. What do you think? Are you ready for Fall fashion?

Elie Saab long evening dress, $1,907
Elie Saab leather clutch, $899
Bangle bracelet, $75
Sara Weinstock opal ring, $14,560
Gold earrings, €1.626
Estee Lauder 'Pure Color' Long Lasting Lipstick, $24
Good Glowing Blush, $8
Fall Colors - 2011
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Unique Engagement Rings | Colored Stone Rings

Whether an engagement is in your near future or not, you HAVE to check out these absolutely gorgeous unique engagement rings!! I love the Paolo Costagli green and gold tourmaline ring... and the Ross-Simons with canary diamonds is breath-taking! Check out number 5, doesn't it have such a unique setting? What do you think? Which one is your favorite?

Details:
1. Paolo Costagli
2. Michael Beaudry
3. Ross-Simons
4. Ross-Simons
5. A. Jaffe
6. Tiffany & Co.
7. Harry Winston
8. Rita Fusaro
9. Jack Kelege
Enjoy!

A NY Real Wedding | Pink & Green Inspiration

This is such a beautiful NY wedding shot by Inku Photography. I love the mint green bridesmaid dresses with accent pinks in their bouquets. I also love that Nicole and Hector added their own personal touches to the wedding by with the unique place cards and cute cake topper! Don't you love the sparkler wedding exit? So cute!

Details:
Photographer: Inku Photography
Hair Stylist: Jagged Edge
Event Planner: Simply Chic Wedding Design
Floral Designer: Arcadia Floral Co.
Reception Venue: Glen Island Harbour Club
DJ: Majestic Entertainment

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Destination Beach Wedding Inspiration: Maui | Wedding Welcome Gifts

With a destination wedding, it is a nice to have a welcome gift waiting for your guests when they arrive. We have pulled together many different welcome gift ideas including, various homemade or bought treats.  Making the welcome gifts unique to the wedding destination is a nice touch. Include magazines or travel guides for your guests so they can a learn a little about the area. Also, particularly for a destination beach wedding, you could add spa products to further enhance the whole destination beach wedding experience! Put all the favors in a personalized tote or a cute straw basket and your guests will love it!

Details:
1. Personalized Tote Bag by Pamela Fugate Designs via Etsy
2. French Macarons via Panna Dolce
3. Candies via Williams Sonoma
4. Wedding Sampler Nougats by Kettle Confections via Etsy
5. Jones Cream Soda via Jones Soda Co.
6. Coconut Truffles via Dean & DeLuca
7. Candles via Island Candle Company
8. Coffee via Maui Coffee Co.
9. Macadamia Nuts via Mauna Loa
10. Magazines via Maui Magazine
11. Fresh Leis via Paradise Flower  Farms, Inc. 
12. Woven Baskets via Ikea
13. Ocean Breeze Soap via My Wedding Favors
14. Spa Treatments via Fresh
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Destination Beach Wedding Inspiration: Maui | Shopping Guide

Using pale pinks, greens and ivory you can shop Lela's Look to help you recreate the look of a Maui destination beach wedding. I love this color palette, it is so light, airy and is perfect for any beach wedding! Check out the save-the-date surfboards that you can order and personalize via Lela New York.

Details:
1. Bridesmaid Dresses via Ann Taylor
2. Candle Centerpiece via Martha Stewart Weddings
3. Pink Bouquet via Martin Roberts Design
4. Cuff and Clutch via Clara Kasavina
5. Silk Flower Hair Accessory via Untamed Petals
6. Alter Arrangement via Tantawanbloom
7. Sunglasses via Dior
8. Pink Ring via Neil Lane
9. Save the Date Surfboard via Lela New York
10. Perfume via Chanel
11. Starfish Cufflinks by Jan Leslie via Grace Ormonde
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Tuesday Shoe Day | What Color Wedding Shoe Are You?

Photographer: Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty

Hello All!
In contiunation of the rainbow trend from last week, we are bringing you more color, glitz and glamour with another shopping guide! Brides are expressing their individuality and personality by pairing a colored shoe with the traditional, classic white wedding gown.  So the question is ladies, what color shoe are you?

Details:
1. Jimmy Choo
2. Stuart Weitzman
3. Christian Louboutin
4. Giuseppe Zanotti
5. Kate Spade
6. BHLDN
7. Yves Saint Laurent
8. Valentino
9. Gucci

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Rainbow Wedding Cake Designs | Rainbow Trend Continued

Look at all the unique ways the rainbow trend is being shown in cakes!

Source: via BFAB. Events

Source: Pink Peach Cakes

Source: Maggie Austin Cake

Source: via Weddings on the French Riviera

Source: via Whisk Kid

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Real Wedding Rainbow Inspiration Plus Shopping Guide!

We are bringing you a fun, bright and inspirational wedding trend to complement New York's newest law, allowing same-sex marriage.  This idea of a rainbow theme will add a splash of color and personality to anyone's wedding!

Source: via Brooklyn Bride

Details:
1. BHLDN
2. Thread
3. J. Crew
4. Ann Taylor
5. Jenny Yoo
6. BCBG
7. Banana Republic
6. Two Birds

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DIY idea: neon chains

get this nice set of bracelet at Topshop for as little as £5

Turn chains neon with spray paint can be a good idea to bring old bag handles,bracelets or belts directly in the new season. Put your chains over a newspaper,go in an open place and spray the paint. Let the chains dry,then spray a trasparent sealer to avoid the paint to rub off. We prefere spray paint every time we have to paint a tridimensional object with tiny hidden spots that wouldn't be easy to reach with a paintbrush.


Spruzzare di vernice in colori neon delle catenelle può essere una buona idea per catapultare vecchie tracolle,bracciali o cinte nella nuova stagione. Mettete le catenelle su un foglio di giornale e spruzzatele di vernice in un luogo aperto. La vernice spray è una ottima alternativa al pennello quando dobbiamo dipingere qualcosa di tridimensionale con angoli nascosti. Una volta asciutta una spruzzata di plastificante trasparente ed il gioco è fatto!

Ombre Wedding Floral Designs - SO pretty!

SO, I'm loving this Ombre trend it's everywhere! Here are some lovely ombre floral trends for your eye candy today ;)

Source: thebridesguide

Source: craftzine

Source: thebridesguide 

Source: DesignSponge

Source: christie-photography via CalligraphybyJennifer

Enjoy!

Wedding Cake Trend Alert | Ombre Wedding Cakes

I'm loving the new Ombre look on wedding cakes!!! Taking from the fashion world, Ombré, is a shaded look that fades into an other color or graduates to another tone to create this soft shaded effect that simply looks so dreamy! I love this wedding cake trend makes it makes me smile :)

Details:

Lavender Flower Cake: Maggie Austin Cakes

Pink Leaf Cake: Martha Stewart Weddings

Blue Cake with peach flower: Cake Coquette via Pink Peach Cakes Blog

Gray Cake: Superfine Bakery via Peach and Pearl Blog
Orange Seashell Cake: Maggie Austin Cakes
Green Cake: Maggie Austin Cakes via Weddingish Blog

Blue Cake: Whipped Bakeshop

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