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?…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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