Archive for the ‘Weddings’ Category
November 4, 2009
The traditional Town Hall wedding with a new green twist. Hosted by
Sun Crystals, a new sweetener that marries (get it!?) stevia and sugar cane, couples were invited to Foley Square in downtown Manhattan (conveniently located in front of the Marriage Bureau) to take part in the
Sun Crystals Sweet & Solar Wedding.
With ...
August 27, 2009
A little bit of whimsy can be added to your table setting with these delicate handcrafted paper creations. The collection by
Timeless Paper consists of menus, napkin rings and table cards in the shape of butterflies, peacocks and flowers. Place cards are cleverly designed to perch on the rim of goblets for an eye-catching and original presentation.
Created with ...
August 10, 2009
It seems that all of us are crazy for sample sales and, if you love letterpress stationery, this one should definitely not be missed.
Bella Figura, one of our favorite stationers (who produces exquisite and eco-friendly invitations), is hosting an online sale of their design samples starting today. All proceeds from the ...
August 7, 2009
Beauty without boundaries. That is the mantra of floral design company,
Celadon & Celery, and its founder,
Bess Wyrick, who is quickly becoming the eco-chic darling of the events scene.
Often described as unexpected with a modern twist, Wyrick's floral event designs are rustic, elegant and often enlivened with playful elements such as garden ...
May 29, 2009
Green wedding planning just got a heck of a lot easier. Created by
Meghan Meyers,
WedVert, the leading green wedding destination online, teamed up with designers in a range of fields to create a stunning (and exhaustive) wedding collection called VERT.
At their New York launch party, VERT featured a product showcase of
Yoko Chapman carbon neutral stationery (with complimentary Sweet Impression vegan cookies),
Gardenia Organic fair ...
May 12, 2009
A trip to Paris wouldn't be complete without a visit to a
haute pâtisserie for macarons. Those obsessed with the delicate French cookie can now satisfy their cravings at
Paulette Macarons, a chic pastry shop located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
Paulette Koumetz and her award-winning chef, Christophe Michalak, have created 12 everyday classic flavors like ...
November 2, 2008
Looking for an unconventional gift for a chocolate lover? The latest creation by
Katrina Markoff, founder of
Vosges Haut-Chocolat, combines the unlikely flavors of applewood smoked bacon and milk chocolate in an even more unexpected form - a flying pig.
Originally created as a wedding favor for her friend's nuptials, the 1.2 oz
Flying Chocolate Pig comes in a ...
October 10, 2008
If hiring a
sommelier feels a little too snooty for your taste, then why don't you try a
Swirl-ette? Founded by
Anu Karwa,
Swirl Events is a full service wine tasting company that brings everything from the hand-selected wines to the perfectly paired cheeses and chocolates, Riedel glasses and trained wine expert right to your home or office.
Karwa has designed ...
August 14, 2008
Guest blogger Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York shares her expert tips on how to handle the modern day R.S.V.P. Having created incredible bespoke invitations for sophisticated brides, corporate clients and A-list celebrities such as Katherine Heigl, Diddy and Billy Crystal, Hoffman reviews the proper etiquette for responding to your gracious host.
Whether it's a wedding, a dinner party get together or a fabulous gala, when you receive an invitation ...
June 30, 2008
They’re made of sugar and spice and everything nice. And, no, we're not referring to little girls. We’re talking about the heavenly desserts created by pastry chef Hsing Chen.
After a short career in broadcast journalism, Chen followed her sweet tooth and apprenticed at her favorite French pastry shop and hasn’t looked back since. Chen, who counts chocolate confections, macarons, and St. ...
March 28, 2008
Your favorite couple is getting married. As you scroll through their wedding registry filled with the requisite china, silverware and perhaps even a blender, you wonder if any of these gifts are meaningful enough. If tradition dictates that you give something for the home, why not something for its walls?
Susan Spiritus, a fine art photography dealer, works with many clients interested in purchasing art ...
March 28, 2008
Jaime Stewart-McConnell knows a thing or two about romance. She is the daughter of Butch Stewart, the legendary chairman of Sandals Resorts, grew up on the magical island of Jamaica and married the boy she'd been friends with since childhood.
Not to mention that Preston Bailey designed her spectacular wedding on her family's estate in Northern Jamaica.
We first met Jaime at the
celebrity-filled opening weekend ceremony ...
March 27, 2008
Drama can be found in the smallest details. If you are looking for elegant food with a "wow-factor," you call caterer
Olivier Cheng who has customized menus for countless VIP occasions including Elton John's 60th birthday, actress Amanda Peet's wedding and the opening of the new Hermes boutique downtown. He is known for his inventive menus and his simple yet dramatic food presentation which often includes ...
March 26, 2008
Saying "I do," is the easy part. It's the task of finding a wedding planner to guide you to your big day that can get a little tricky. Since 2000, the choice of stylish society girls and chic starlets has been
Ann David and
Nicky Reinhard of
David Reinhard Events. Besides their impeccable taste, they are known for being an invisible force of nature that ...
March 26, 2008
Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it. Napoleon may have been referring to war, but the same may be said of love.
Emmanuelle Chiche, Managing Director of the
Bubble Lounge, has observed many romances begin over a glass of champagne. First dates, anniversaries and engagement parties (and, sadly, even a few break-ups) have taken place at the iconic restaurant lounge in downtown ...
March 24, 2008
It's all about first impressions. For
Lisa Hoffman, Founder and Creative Director
of
Ceci New York, the first step to planning a wedding is to create a memorable invitation that sets the tone for the entire event. Known for her custom designed wedding stationery, Hoffman spends a lot of time getting to know her clients before she begins her design process. We sat down with ...
March 7, 2008
Grandma's banana bread recipe may be a treasured family secret but it doesn't have to live on a tattered index card in a tin box.
Tastebook is a newly launched site that allows you to upload and organize your favorite recipes to create a personal hardcover cookbook. Either include your own or choose from the 25,000 recipes featured on
Epicurious.
Once you ...
January 15, 2008
When it comes to event planning,
the devil is in the details. But, in the end, it's the extra touches that make your party a special affair. Stylish hosts go to
Foryourparty.com to custom design everything from monogrammed stir sticks to personalized coasters to branded napkins and wedding favors.
Some of our favorites include barrel matches monogrammed with a single initial ($120 for 50) and ...
October 9, 2007
When the invitation arrived to spend the weekend in Antigua at a 3-day celebration hosted by
Gordon "Butch" Stewart, Chairman of the
Sandals Resorts, I was intrigued. Just how did a self-made, Jamaican billionaire entrepreneur (who started his career selling air conditioners) know so much about romance that he earned the moniker, "Cupid of the Caribbean?"
To find out I attended the launch of Stewart's newest resort, the $70 million, ...
October 5, 2007
The last few gifts from your registry have rolled in just shy of your one year anniversary and you realize that your wedding photos are still in a box on your dresser.
We recommend heading to the new
Kolo Bar. You won't be able to order a cocktail but we promise that you won't need one once you realize what they ...
September 4, 2007
Hidden behind a bustling floral shop lies a secret garden.
I’m sure if you ask owner and floral designer
Olivier Giugni about it, he would tell you that it was
enchantée. His lush garden has been artfully landscaped with an original mix of trees and plants including wax privet topiaries, Japanese stewartia, Japanese Maple (Lace leaf green), morning glories, asparagus ferns, different varieties of jasmine and even pineapples. Born ...
June 6, 2007
Being a bridesmaid ain't easy.
Especially when the bride-to-be is your uber-stylish friend with impeccable taste. You know the type. Dress by
Monique Lhuillier. Registry at
Moss and Bergdorf Goodman. Flowers by
Antony Todd. The task of planning her "last night of freedom" with all of her best friends from across the globe is a daunting one. Somehow the ...
April 25, 2007
Warning: Event planners and brides-to-be reading this post may experience headache, dizziness, or shortness of breath. I am about to bring up a dreaded subject...the seating chart.
Whether you are planning a conference, meeting, wedding or dinner party, where you seat your guests can make a huge impact on their enjoyment and your peace of mind. Figuring out the right chemistry and compatibility among your guests can be an ...
