Real Wedding Sarah and Jere South Hampton Historical Museum

"Driving down South Main Street on Saturday night, you wouldn’t have known where to stop first, with all the parties that were going on.
Jere Patterson and Sarah Hunter tied the knot at the Historical Museum. While the museum is on Meeting House Lane, several guests had parked at the top of South Main, so to the passerby you knew something was going on. Congrats to the happy couple!
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Flowers by Nancy Swiezy www.nancyswiezyevents.com
Photos by Jill Johnson www.jilljohnsonphotography.net
Catering by Park Avenue Catering www.parkaveneuecatering.com
Band and Bestman Alex Donner www.alexdonner.com
Event by A Hampton Affaire www.AHamptonAffaire.com
Many Thanks to Walkers Shortbread www.walkersus.com

The Next Grace Kelly?

PARIS – Prince Albert of Monaco is engaged to marry Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, a union that will give this wealthy Mediterranean principality its first crown princess since American Grace Kelly died in 1982.

The palace announced the engagement of "His Serene Highness", 52, and Wittstock, 32, who also worked as a school teacher before moving to Monaco. The statement Wednesday did not indicate a planned wedding date but put to rest months of speculation that the two longtime companions would tie the knot.

Albert met the willowy blonde Wittstock in 2000 when she traveled to Monaco for a swimming competition, said Laetitia Pierrat, a palace spokeswoman. Wittstock swam for South Africa at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, though won no medals. In the All Africa Games the year before, she won gold in the 100-meter freestyle.

Since 2006, Wittstock has lived in the principality, Pierrat said.

It will be the first marriage of a reigning prince since Hollywood actress Grace Kelly married Albert's father, Prince Rainier III, to massive hoopla in 1956. Princess Grace died in a car accident in 1982, casting a pall of tragedy over the family, but remains a style icon to this day. London's Victoria & Albert Museum for art and design has a current exhibition on her.

According to protocol, royal couples must wait at least six months between the announcement of the engagement and the wedding day, Pierrat said.

She demurred when asked whether Wittstock might be pregnant. "Honestly, I don't think so," she said, adding she wasn't privy to such matters but if Wittstock were, a formal announcement would probably have been made.
From the AP

Eight Reasons to Hire a Newport Wedding Planner

Congratulations!
You are engaged and you are elated. Your wedding day is going to be the most important day of your life and you envision everything is going to be perfect.
You want to be involved. You have planned parties that have wowed your friends. You want to take a hands-on approach to the planning of your wedding and the prospect excites you.
Yes, the thought of planning a wedding is very exhilarating. But in reality, it is like solving a Rubik’s Cube. Getting all the pieces to work together and fit together precisely to complete the design is the objective.
It may look like a seamless process but it is not easy. A wedding requires Synergy – the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Much like a movie, a wedding has to be produced, scripted, edited, and directed. As a visual feast for the eyes, a wedding has to have a flow and a tempo. It needs to be as pleasing for your guests as it is for you.
As the star of your movie, can you envision yourself being the central character, producer, editor, director, and run interference for all minor details on your wedding day?
If you are having more than 25 guests, the idea of working with a wedding planner should appeal to you. As the creative director for the most important day of your life, your wedding planner will help you avoid some dreadful mishaps that could ruin your day.

Reason # 1:
A Theme Is More Than A Hodgepodge of Great Ideas
Your ideas are fabulous. But they are only the foundation of your theme. Remember: They are only ideas and pictures ripped out of magazines. Brides have ended up blowing their budget on one item to the detriment of the whole wedding. This is where your wedding planner becomes your magician. Knowing all the tricks and resources, your wedding planner can create a theme that runs through the whole event. They see the whole picture. If budget is a constraint, they will advise you how to economize and still achieve a similar look.

Reason #2: Is Your Budget A Guideline Or A Blueprint For Bankruptcy?
A budget is an essential part of your wedding planning. Even a million-dollar wedding has a budget. A budget will give you perspective and it will center you. It will be a great comfort to you when you want to know where you stand financially. Expenses tend to mount up quickly, and your budget will always give your a realistic assessment. I have witnessed brides being so out of control that they end up randomly buying items that have no rhyme or reason. That money could have been spent elsewhere to make the wedding a better experience for the guests. Being realistic about your budget is essential. Don’t fool yourself with a figure knowing you can go over it. You will only be hurting your chances of selecting the best possible vendors. Your wedding planner is your accountant and will believe the budget you give them. They honestly try to work within your parameters. Therefore, decide on a realistic figure so your wedding planner can recommend the vendors who will deliver the best work within your budget.


Reason #3:The Venue Event Manager
When the event manager from your venue tells you they can do your wedding planning, they are not lying. They will do everything under the sun to oversee everything they are responsible for; however, they are not responsible for 90 percent of the details that go into your wedding. Some brides are shocked when things go wrong. They thought their venue person would be on top of things. Not necessarily. If they have several events that day, they can’t be held responsible for letting you know your flowers haven’t arrived or your best man is held up in traffic. Imagine walking into a bald room instead of the floral intensive ballroom you paid for. Your wedding planner is your overseer. Their job is to make sure everything arrives on time and complete. If you have 15 tables, 13 centerpieces just won’t do. They will get the florist to fix it. If the videographer does not show up, they should be able to find a replacement for you. Things happen, but it is your wedding planner’s job to see that things are fixed and end up perfect. Your wedding planner is your fairy godmother.

Reason #4 Timelines And Other Annoying Details
Checklists. Do we know anyone who likes them? And timelines. “Who has time to think of these boring things? I’m getting married!” I recall one bride saying. Actually, you might not be getting married after all if the minister does not show up. Timelines are critical. Timelines are necessary. And timelines keep your wedding planner sane. They thrive on them. You, however, should never be subjected to them. These are the things a bubbling bride should be kept far away from. They will certainly kill the excitement.

Reason #5 Synergy Applies To Vendors Too
There are vendors who work so well together you almost get double your monies worth. Having a vendor with an attitude can affect everyone. Your wedding planner knows these things and will steer you in the right direction. By involving your wedding planner in the selection of vendors from the invitations on, you will be guided down the path of success. After all, synergy is what we are striving for!

Reason #6 What Are The Rules?
Brides need a go-to person for etiquette, wedding-related questions, and to keep the planning timeline moving forward. All brides need a liaison to help keep emotions and relationships from straining during planning. Your wedding planner is a combination of Martha Stewart and Emily Post. Do you really have the time and inclination to research, answer, and solve the problem yourself?

Reason #7 Overtime Charges Accrue Faster Than Champagne Pours
One hour of overtime with a location site or photographer can cost you plenty! Everyone is on the clock and so is your wedding planner. The difference is your wedding planner is on your clock. They keep everything in motion so extra costs are avoided. In the end, your wedding planner is the most cost effective choice you can make.

Reason #8 Frazzled Is Not Fabulous
Wedding planning and the events that lead up to your day will be stressful. You should have one job only. Keeping yourself relaxed and living in the moment. You need time to take in and enjoy this special day. Be with your loved ones. Be happy. Be kind. And mostly, be assured that your wedding is going to be the most fabulous day of your life.
Yes, all weddings have glitches. And yours will, too. But your wedding planner will make sure you never have to deal with or see them. You may never even know anything out of the ordinary happened. And that is the sign that you are a genius at wedding planning. You started out with great ideas, hired a wedding planner to bring them to life, and sat back like a pampered princess on your wedding day accepting all the accolades that you deserve.
Luxurious Wedding
Article contributed by Luxurious Wedding Etiquette & Protocol.

http://luxuriousweddingetiquette.blogspot.com

Real South Hampton Wedding at the South Hampton Historical Museum

More Photos coming...
Photorgapher
Jill G Johnston
www.jilljohnsonphotography.net

Fare-Thee-Well to weddings at Asters Beachwood

NEWPORT, R.I. – Beechwood, the 1851 mansion that became the epicenter of Newport high society under the Astor family, has sold for $10.5 million. The 19,000-square foot Italianate manse, was sold to Eastern Estates, LLC, a Rhode Island-based corporation listed with the state on Dec. 8, 2009 with an official contact address of 101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 320, Walnut Creek, Calif. While the buyer behind the corporation was not disclosed on the deed, nor in the incorporation papers, the mailing address of the company corresponds with one high profile party rumored to have expressed an interest in the property. Sailing and software magnate Larry Ellison appears to be the buyer of Beechwood mansion on Bellevue.
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Argentine designer Fabian Zitta hits the New York Street with a red carpet party !

Last night I was asked to design my signature floral arrangement for the Argentine designer Fabian Zitta. he deigns the most wonerful Coctail dresses.
His red carpet,side walk fashion show was held at the Jeffery J Salon and Roland Antiques on West 11th Street.
Hair and Make up by The Divas Little helpers!
A grand time was had by all!
http:www.zittacostura.com

Photos by Wai Ng
http://www.WeddingFlair.com

Chelsea Clintons Wedding Gown Options at Huffington Post

Check out Chelsea Clintons Wedding Gown Options at Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/01/chelsea-clintons-wedding_n_375458.html?slidenumber=nqwiCK2oq0c%3D&slideshow#slide_image

A Few Patriotic Wedding Details

A Few Patriotic Wedding Details

Lucky Strips

Do it with a Flag!

Photos by http://www.kristinvining.com/

The New J Crew Bridal Store

The new J Crew Bridal Store is slated to open Wednesday,June 2 at 769 Madison Avenue in New York.















































This look is so Doris Duke!

Off to South Hampton for a Wedding

I'll be heading out to South Hampton to prep for Sarah's wedding.
I'm looking forward to this sophisticated garden wedding.
The cake and flowers will be stunning!

The Sex in the City's 2 Wedding Cake

The tiered white wedding cake shown here is the actual wedding cake from the wedding in the film!
It was executed by Swarovski and celebrity wedding cake baker, Ron Ben-Israel. The Swarovski crystals are chandelier components and are dripping off the cake, which is sitting on a Lucite stand.













It looks like its influenced by The Top Of the Rocks Swarovski Crystal chandelier!

2010 Met Costume Institute Gala

My most favort event of the year!

Nancy Swiezy Events Out and About in Hamptons.com

Scully & Scully Hosts A 30th Birthday Party For The Fund For Park Avenue

McLaughlin said "This anniversary is an important milestone and an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary generosity of the many people who have supported our efforts over the years."

In addition to music by Alex Donner, the celebration featured four spring table settings. Each centerpiece was inspired by the Park Avenue malls: Eleni's New York provided tulip-topped cupcakes for a children's party hosted by Evie Brown and Blair Clarke. Will Ryman lent models of his work that will decorate the malls this January to a table for members of The Fund's Sculpture Advisory Committee. Eugenie Niven Goodman's dinner for famous horticulturalists featured a classic mall by Ron Wendt Design in boxwood and tulips. Event designer Nancy Swiezy hosted a table, in which she envisioned a Buddha visiting a mall.

See the story here:

http://www.hamptons.com/Gallery/Out-And-About/1256/Scully-Scully-Hosts-A-30th-Birthday-Party.html

Nancy Swiezy Events Presents Her Florial Designs at The Horticultural Society of New York

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1901720
The Horticultural Society of New York hosted its annual spring gala “Flowers and Design” at 583 Park Avenue. They honored Christian Duvernois, the landscape designer, and David Monn, the floral designer and event planner; and Betty Sherrill, the force behind McMillen for the past half century. Mario Buatta, Chris Giftos, and Bunny Williams were Design Chairs. Their theme was “Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales.” Spectacular displays, fashion, floral and interior-wise were the order of the evening. And being New York, without peer. Our indefatigable photographer Ann Watt got there early to take it all in for those of us who couldn’t be there.
From The New York Social Diary
Photo By Ann Watt

Nicole Miller's Celtic Inspired Perfume

If you are wearing Nicole Miller down the aisle, now you and all your girls can too! Her new perfume is the perfect bridesmaids gift. The fragrance could be worn by just about any one. "It is sophisticated,young,fresh and simply delicious" said Nicole at the launch at Saks 5th Avenue NYC Flagship Store.
The Celtic logo on the bottle makes it a great gift for a Irish themed wedding as well.

Nancy Swiezy Events In the Huffington Post Entertaining Secrets: Park Avenue Tulips Inspire A Spring Setting

Who knew that a tulip bulb could be like a light bulb and energize an urban landscape?




Thirty years ago, the late New York philanthropist Mary Lasker, an early advocate of city beautification, helped fund a charity to plant tulips on Park Avenue as well as luminous cherry trees and colorful begonias in the summer. To celebrate this milestone, Scully & Scully, New York's fine home furnishings store, asked the Fund For Park Avenue committee members to design table settings inspired by spring tulips.

Because of the Fund for Park Avenue's success, not only has New York City planted over three million tulips but over eight million bulbs all over New York. "It's basically a flower for every New Yorker," said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. "This is a program that has been imitated but not duplicated in many cities." In fact, flowers have a calming protective power. "I've never heard of a fist fight in front of tulips," he quipped.


Why not use spring's tulips as inspiration to set a table at your own home, As poet Silvana Krculic wrote, "If I was a tulip, And you were wind's wings, I would not count my broken dreams, But bless the coming spring."

Hopefully this will inspire you to have this floral theme at your own dinner table to mark the new season. Tip-toe through these tulip designs and see the ways celebrated designers and hostesses mixed and matched dinner plates, florals and objet d'art to create pleasing presentations.















Anyone who has a tray can use it to start a display. New York's Nancy Swiezy, who runs an events and floral company, loved this Buddha and put it on the tray. She then placed green floral oasis easily purchased at any garden store and then added the white tulips and sprinkled them around the Buddha. She bookended this major feature with floral urns on trays surrounded by dog and cat objects d'art. You can use trays and line them up to create a personal statement.


To create a jolt of color, find jewel toned glasses and add them to the table. While wine glasses can be crystal, designer Nancy Swiezy used Varga copper glasses as water goblets which blended with the "Chinese Bouquet" Herend orange and white plates. Notice how she placed three glasses in a triangle shape. This is obviously for a more formal dinner that includes various drinks.

Salad Plates: Meisen "Ming Dragon"
Chargers: Hermes "Jardin Des Orchidees"
Colored Glasses: Varga
Dog, Cat & Buddha figurines: Herend
www.scullyandscully.com

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jill-brooke/entertaining-secrets-park_b_545872.html
BY Jill Brooks
All photos from Laurie Lambrecht for Scully & Scully

"Serenity found on the Park Avenue Mall" for The Fund For Park Avenue

The Park Avenue Malls Planting Project planted white Tulips this year for the 30th Anniversary of the program.

























The event was such a wonderful NY night at Scully and Scully.

Here are a few photos of my table.

www.fundforparkavenue.org
www.scullyandscully.com

Monogram Cufflinks

Monogram Cufflinks
From www.scullyandscully.com
Price: $185.00

A Day of Wedding Dress Shopping at Housing Works Brides on a Budget3

Yesterday I helped Housing Works with the Brides on a Budget3 Event.The Brides,Staff and all the volunteers were just wonderful to work with. So many brides found the dress of their dreams. One even found two! Such a joyful day for all.

Here's part of Dan's very thoughtful Thank You note !

It was a day full of spontaneous applause (and even some misty eyes) that ran smooth as silk (appropriately) thanks to all who supported our good pal BOB and his wish to make bridal dreams come true while helping a little to make the housing works dream of providing life saving services to those homeless and low income fighting HIV and AIDS come true.
Thank you everyone. The fact that we were able to run this event with one staff member and the support of 12 incredible volunteers tells me that maybe we have finally come up with the low impact formula to make our little bridal event worth while and successful.

The scale of the event and the one on one attention and exceptional customer service that we were able to provide to the brides was the magic this time. We saw 39 brides in all yesterday and have a strong focused email list of 60 customers who want to participate in this new by appointment only adventure

A very special thanks to three individuals that really turned it out both the day of set up and during the event.

Nancy Swiezy, Mary O’Conner, and Phillip Montana whose help the day of set up and the day of the event really allowed me to work on this event with almost no impact on regular day to day store activity. Not only am I grateful but the staff certainly is as well.

Nancy and Mary held those brides hands all day and SOLD dresses…having their insight, experience and professionalism at our disposal was unprecedented.
Phillip was so helpful putting up all the partitions, moving the furniture and adding his stylistic touch that I almost didn’t have to get my hands dirty.

It was an honor and sincere pleasure to meet and work with the three of you. Housing Works is so incredibly lucky to have the support of volunteers with your caliber.
Thank you all again.

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Moore
Manager Housing Works Gramercy Thrift Shop
www.housingworks.org

Come on baby Light my ...Dress?

Just too Funny!

Today at Nancy Swiezy Events...Two Newport mice become very famous!

My two Newport mice become very famous!






This vintage couple have become part of a Trivia contest.
http://www.90fmtrivia.org
Quite a few people have called and emailed.
All I know is that they were bought at a Flea Market and made in China.

You can own them for $45.00

Nancy Swiezy
917 355 0689
nancy@anewportaffaire.com

Bride on a Buck

Bride on a Buck !

Housing Works will be hosting brides on a Buck!
I will be helping all the girls find the perfect 2nd time around gown.
Appointments are all booked!
So Email press@housingworks.org and they will make sure you’re on the mailing list for the next bridal event.
http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/bride-on-a-buck/

Appliqued Ghost Chairs

So Chic!!!

Today at Nancy Swiezy Events... Pretty Round Tents!

Check out Sprerry's round tents as well.
http://www.sperrytentsseacoast.com/tent-rentals-46-round.php

Newport R.I. Wedding Planner Nancy Swiezy will launch her floral design at The New York Horticultural Society 2010 Gala

Thursday, April 29 HSNY presents Flowers & Design Gala 2010:

Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales

On Thursday, April 29, The Horticultural Society of New York hosts the much-anticipated spring gala, Flowers & Design at 583 Park Avenue. Our esteemed honorees are landscape designer Christian Duvernois, floral designer and event planner David Monn and interior designer Betty Sherrill.

Nancy Swiezy Events will present "Dionysus on her mind" with place settings encrusted in jewels by www.Prouna.com

The format of the event will be 7pm cocktails followed by 8pm dinner and dancing. Our Design Chairs this year are Mario Buatta, Chris Giftos and Bunny Williams and our theme will be "Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales". We are certain to see spectacular displays as the finest floral, fashion and interior designers transform the space into a magical setting by creating centerpieces reflecting this theme.

Individual tickets start at $650; for more information or to purchase tickets,

please contact Maureen Ferry Director of Special Events at (212) 757-0915 x101.




Newport R.I. Wedding planner

Scully & Scully's ...A Park Avenue Girls Bridal Registry

Scully & Scully opened its doors in 1934, aspiring to provide the world's finest home furnishings and gifts in a gracious and beautiful atmosphere. Now celebrating our 75th year, we hope we are still setting the standard for upscale home decor.

They carry a wide variety of handcrafted English and American furniture in traditional woods such as mahogany and elm. Many pieces have fantastic inlays of yew and satinwood. Others are adorned with exotic veneers of burr elm and ebony, creating a distinct English look. They also offer an extensive selection of home accessories from around the world. These include china, crystal, sterling flatware, lamps, leather goods, picture frames, photograph albums, prints, paintings and collectibles such as Herend figurines and Austrian Bronzes. Many pieces, both furniture and accessories, are exclusive to Scully & Scully.

The Bridal Registry accommodates registries from throughout the United States, and includes any items that we carry or special-order in our store, the catalogue or our website. Every detail is expertly handled to afford maximum convenience to the bride and groom.

Scully & Scully's
504 Park Avenue (bet. 59-60th)
New York, NY 10022
www.scullyandscully.com

Happy April Fools Day

April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day is a day celebrated in various countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on a fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and South Africa the jokes only last until noon, and someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool".[1] Elsewhere, such as in France, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Russia, The Netherlands, Brazil, and the U.S., the jokes last all day. The earliest recorded association between April 1 and foolishness can be found in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (1392). Many writers suggest that the restoration of January 1 as New Year's Day in the 16th century was responsible for the creation of the holiday, but this theory does not explain earlier references.