Coffe Talk Monday.... We are on Style Me Pretty!

 

Image by Justin and Mary Marantz Photography

So beyond excited to see that the fabulous Miss Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty was talking today about one of our favorite weddings last year, Deanna and Dini's wedding at the Branford House Mansion, with the most incredible team of vendors.  Justin and Mary Marantz captured the details to perfection!!!  Hop on over to Style Me Pretty to get the full recap of details and images.  Happy Monday!


Collaboration:
Wedding Photography: Justin & Mary / Wedding Venue: Branford House / Wedding Planning: Sarah True of TRUE Event / Catering: Gourmet Galley Catering / Floral Design: Yumiko of Hana Floral Design / Wedding Gown: Melissa Sweet via The White Dress by the shore / Bride’s Shoes: J.Crew / Tenting: Sperry Tents / Jewelry: Roberto Coin / Flower Girl & Ring Bearer Attire: The Blue Horse / Hair & Makeup: Rob Rivers / DJ: Renzo / Bridesmaid Dresses: Melissa Sweet

Coffee Talk Monday... Sneak Peak at the Winemaker's Dinner

While everyone is buzzing this morning about their top picks from the Oscar's last night, I thought I would leave it to them to recap the best and worst in fashion and share with you all a few teaser pics from the Winemaker's dinner at Jonathan Edward's Winery on Saturday night.  We can't wait to share with you a full recap of the event this week but for now on this rainy Monday, as I am still dreaming of being on the beaches of Puerto Rico, I'll leave you with a little sunshine to start the week. 

Paper Moss

Hana Floral Design

** Photos by Anna Sawin Photography**

Wedding Wednesday: Kate and Brad's Waterfront Wedding

Inspiration Board

Venu: Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club

Mood/Details: Kate described their vision as Romantic Garden, Vintage, Whimsical, and Fun. The colors helped to set the tone for their vision in using soft pinks, greens, and cream with accents of silver and gold. We used lace as an accent detail that appeared on paper (programs, escort cards, etc), wrapped around candles on the guest tables, and we pulled vintage linens that were in the family to use on the guest book table and dessert station. Centerpieces looked like they were hand picked out of the garden and we picked vintage looking chargers, and gold rimmed glasses, that really brought all the details together on the tables.

Collaboration:
Coordination: True Event
Photographer: Steve Depino
Florist: Hana Floral Design
Stationary: Chocolate Creative Design
Beauty: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Dress: White Dress by the Shore
Videography:The Light Mill
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited & Party Rental Ltd.
Tent Decor/Lighting: Ryan Designs
Photobooth: Photobooth Planet
Music: Hank Lane

Caroline and Alexi's Saltwater Farm Vineyard Wedding

Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard (Stonington, CT)

Mood/Details: Caroline and Alexi are a couple that reminded me on a daily basis why I am so lucky I get to do what I do. Without ever meeting Caroline after a short phone conversation she booked me on the spot, and we immediately became great friends. It makes me smile when I think how lucky I am to work with such incredible people on the biggest day of their lives, and this is a couple/family that will always hold a special place in my heart and a wedding I will always remember. Caroline described their vision as Whimsical, FUN, and a new term we coined "Hippie Preppy" a blending of details, tons of fun, bright colors, and a party that was filled with love.

The Venue an old airport hanger was a source of inspiration for the details we wove through the paper (stay tuned for a separate post on the incredible designs for the invitation, escort cards etc. that Paper Moss worked with us to create)

Collaboration:
Event Design/Coordination: True Event
Photography:Max Flatow
Floral: Hana Floral Design
Hair/Makeup: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Paper: Paper Moss
Catering: River Tavern
Music/Lighting: Elan Artists (Eric Nicolas and One Love)
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Attire: The White Dress by the Shore
Accomodations: Inn at Stonington, Hilton (Mystic)

Alicia and Stephen's Coast Guard Academy Wedding

For a complete look at the details of their wedding click here

Location: Coast Guard Academy (New London, CT)

Mood/Details: Alicia and Stephen described their vision for the day as organic, to include natural elements (birch), with vintage accents (textured linens, mercury glass votives). As we discussed the details and design Stephen volunteered to take on the DIY projects with birch and did the most incredible job of creating a one of a kind cupcake stand, menu frame and escort card tree, all out of birch.

Colors: Chocolate, Deep Purple, White, Blush Pink

Collaboration:
Event Design/Coordination: True Event
Photography: Justin and Mary Marantz
Floral: Hana Floral Design
Hair/Makeup: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Cake/Cupcakes: Bleu Squid
Music/Lighting: Power Posse Productions
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Attire: White Dress by the Shore
Aisle Runner: Wedding Runways

Deanna and Dini's Branford House Mansion Wedding

Location: The Historic Branford House Mansion in Connecticut- 180 degree water views and the most incredible span of grass surrounds the gorgeous mansion.

Mood/Details: When I first met with Deanna she described their vision for the wedding as: romantic garden, elegant and fun with Tuscan inspired details. We had such a great time taking this vision and weaving it through all of the details. It was the most perfect summer evening, ending with fireworks over the water as they danced their first dance.

Collaboration:
Photography: Justin and Mary Marantz
Floral: Hana Floral Design
Catering: Gourmet Galley
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Tent: Sperry Tents
Music: DJ Renzo
Attire: White Dress by the Shore
Venue: Branford House Mansion

Karyn and Paul's Saltwater Farm Vineyard Wedding

This past year was truly an awe inspiring season! We are so honored to have been a part of so many special moments with our clients, leading up to their wedding days. It was a year filled with laughs, gorgeous inspiration, and tons of details. Because there is just so much good stuff we are going to take a couple of days to recap the weddings from 2010, so join us this week as we look back on an incredibly memorable year. Starting with Karyn and Paul's Saltwater Farm Spring Wedding.

Inspiration Board

Location: Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington, CT

Mood & Details: Karyn described her vision as Romantic, casual elegance, vintage, whimsical, and fun with modern accents (which we were able to bring in through in the use of textured fabrics, lace and the clear lucite chairs) We had such a great time in designing her wedding and weaving all of the little details throughout the reception. They really set the tone for the event as guests walked into the winery.

Colors: Varying Shades of Pink, gold, taupe and cream.

Collaboration:
Event Coordination: True Event
Floral Design: Hana Floral Design
Hair/Makeup: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Catering: Gourmet Galley Catering
Photography: Joshua Behan
Videography: Buzz Media Company
Music: Brick Park Entertainment
Lighting: Power Posse Productions
Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Transportation: MDT Transportation and Joshua's Limousine
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited