Check out the sea shell kind as well!
newportweddings.blogspot.com/2008/02/sailors-valentines.html
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Perfect Napkin Rings For A Sea Side Hampton or Newport Wedding
I found these charming Napkin Rings for a sea side party!
At $7.00 each it will make a great Re-Gifted for some of your guests!
remarkablerhinestone.com/Product/Napkin-Rings?n=34
This could only happen at The Waldorf=Astoria
The Horse & Carriage carrying ballerina Mila Schmidt
The white-tie elegance and glamour of the annual Viennese Opera Ball returned last Friday evening (February 4th) to the Waldorf=Astoria Grand Ballroom with its guestlist of diplomats, dignitaries and debutantes.
Metropolitan Opera Artists, Color Guard and Cadet Escorts from U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and a touch of the titled and the royal in the persons of HIH Grand Duchess Arianna and Gabrielle Baroness von Langendorff, plus a great charity (Lauren Bush’s FEED Foundation) made the event complete.
Top these elements with the fairytale beauty of two (real) white horses drawing an antique surrey carrying a beautiful ballerina into the middle of the Ballroom floor, and you’ve got the Viennese Opera Ball.
From http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1905211
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Pantone Unveils Color of the Year for 2011
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.
Language Of Flowers... What Will Your Flowers Say About You?
The Victorians were familiar with various meanings that were associated to different flowers, such that a bouquet often conveyed an understood meaning to the recipient.
View my bouquet containing Queen Anne's lace and lily's
Almond flowers -- Hope
Anemone -- Forsaken
Balm -- Sympathy
Basil -- Best wishes
Bay leaf -- "I change but in death"
Bell flower, white -- Gratitude
Bergamot -- Irresistible
Bluebell -- Constancy
Borage -- Courage
Broom -- Humility
Campanula -- Gratitude
Carnation, red -- "Alas for my poor heart"
China rose -- Beauty always new
Chrysanthemum -- Love
Clover, four leaved -- "Be mine"
Convolvulus, major -- Extinguished hopes or eternal sleep
Coreopsis, arkansa -- Love at first sight
Cuckoo pint -- Ardour
Daffodil -- Regard
Daisy -- Innocence, new-born, "I share your sentiment"
Fennel -- Flattery
Fern -- Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not -- True love
Furze or Gorse -- Enduring affection
French Marigold -- Jealousy
Gardenia -- Ecstasy
Gentian -- Loveliness
Geranium -- "You are childish"
Hare bell -- Grief
Heartsease -- "I am always thinking of you"
Honeysuckle -- Bonds of love
Heather -- Admiration
Ice Plant -- "Your appearance freezes me"
Ivy -- Fidelity, friendship, marriage
Jasmine -- Grace
Jonquil -- "I hope for return of affection"
Lavender -- Luck, devotion
Lemon Balm -- Sympathy
Lily -- Purity, modesty
Lily of the Valley -- Purity, the return of happiness
Marigold -- Health, grief or despair
Marjoram -- Kindness, courtesy
Myrtle -- Fidelity
Oregano -- Joy
Pansy -- Loving thoughts
Periwinkle -- Happy memory
Phlox -- Agreement
Poppy, red -- Consolation
Queen Anne’s Lace - sanctuary.
Rose, cabbage -- Ambassador of love
Rose, red -- Love
Rose, pink -- Grace, beauty
Rose, yellow -- Friendship
Rosemary -- Remembrance, constancy
Rue -- Contrition
Sage -- Gratitude, domestic virtue
Snowdrop -- Hope
Star of Bethlehem -- Purity
Sweet Pea -- Departure, tender memory
Sweet William -- Gallantry
Tuberose -- Voluptuousness
Tulip, red -- Reclamation of love
Violet -- Loyalty, modesty, humility
Violet, blue -- Faithfulness
Wormwood -- Grief
Wheat -- Riches of the continuation of life
Willow, weeping -- Mourning
Wallflower -- Fidelity
Yew -- Sorrow
2011 Trend Predictions from TheKnot.com
Prohibition-Era Elegance: So long, Mad Men—the most stylish new show is Boardwalk Empire and brides are noticing. From dusty nudes and lace dresses for the ladies to wing-tip shoes for the men, couples are falling in love with the dapper fashion of the 1920s. And it wouldn’t feel like Prohibition without alcohol. To reinterpret the boozy nights of the Roaring ’20s, couples are serving up “moonshine” and Prohibition “bathtub gin” in their very own speakeasy bar, all while guests dance the night away—to jazz, naturally.
The Redefined Princess: With a royal wedding around the corner, you can bet Kate Middleton’s going to alter what princess style is all about. Put away the ball-gown skirt because the new princess silhouette will be body-skimming but with a bold train. Add statement-making headwear like tasteful tiaras (seriously!) and cathedral-length veils. And you can count on sophisticated sequins and beading showing up on everything from the wedding dress to the floral arrangements and the wedding cake.
Sultry Ballerina Style; From feathered headpieces and shredded fabrics to airy plumes and pale pinks paired with black, the look of the season is all about Black Swan, right down to an ambience where everything happens after 8 p.m. One idea we love? Romantic ceremonies by candlelight.
Ivy League Chic: From Fair Isle sweaters to Vineyard Vines ties and Tommy Hilfiger blazers, preppy chic is back in a big way, and weddings aren’t immune. Brides will be channeling their inner Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl or Ali MacGraw from Love Story and incorporating Ivy League-chic details like plaids and stripes for the perfect remix of retro, preppy sensibility.
Exotic Indian Inspiration: From Katy Perry’s Indian wedding and Eat, Pray, Love to Nicole Richie’s exotic elephant as a wedding greeter, India will definitely be the “it” country for wedding inspiration. Think vibrant color palettes like purples, reds and golds, lavish décor elements such as beading and rich drapery, and exotic, spicy dishes.
Wedding Man Cave: Blackjack tables, brandy bars, PlayStations and stogies. The man cave has officially moved from the home to the wedding, so don’t be surprised if you see all the male wedding guests in the new “groom’s corner” at the reception.
Prewedding PJ Parties: This isn’t Bachelorette Party, Part Two. Before the big day, brides will be planning a night of pampering and bonding via JHS-style slumber parties, complete with matching pj’s of course.
Food Truck Fun: Waffles, tacos and dumplings, oh my! People’s hunger for gourmet food trucks has seeped into weddings, and brides will be embracing it wholeheartedly by requesting makeshift sidewalk carts during the cocktail hour or food trucks for the wedding after-party.
Haute Desserts: Blame it on the popularity of Top Chef: Just Desserts, Amazing Cakes and Cake Boss, but desserts and wedding cakes will be taking center stage with gourmet flavor and haute style. Chocolate tart with a dash of sea salt, anyone?
Video Guest Books: Building on the popularity of “wedding photo booths”, wedding guests can expect confessional-style video booths and even iPads dressed up as guest books as the newest way to “write” well wishes to the happy couple. Bonus? Postwedding, couples can easily share their guest book online via YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or Vimeo.
Surprise Honeymoons: Couples will be taking a cue from Chelsea Clinton’s wedding and have the groom plan a surprise honeymoon.
Are you tired of predictable wedding gowns? Just Say Yes to The Dress!
Are you searching for a dress that is unique, outrageous and totally different?
If so, the producers from the hit show ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ want to hear from you!
The show is filmed at Kleinfeld Bridal; the worlds premiere bridal salon- located in NYC.
Whether it be a red or pink dress, a dress to match your Halloween nuptials, a dress you can play ice hockey in for your winter wonderland wedding or a $30,000 dress that will top the rest… We want to hear your outrageous dress request!
Apply online at: www.kleinfeldbridal.com/tlc/index.cfm.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Folk Art LOVE!
A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day (or any occasion), this cozy handhooked pillow is sure to add warmth and charm to any room. The pillow is made of 100 percent New Zealand wool and is designed by Laura Megroz.
It has a zippered velveteen backing and comes complete with a pillow insert. Imported. 8 x 24 in.
http://www.folkartmuseum.org
To order, please call 212. 265. 1040, ext. 124.
regular price: $38.00 member price: $30.40
Love is all you need SKU: X23289
New York Wedding Bling !
Reach out to Luxurious Wedding Accessories
International Bridal Luxury
860 405 0234
luxuriousweddingaccessories.com
How to get married In New York City
If your looking to get married in NYC here is the link to The city clerks office.
http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/license.shtml
Or reach out to me
www.NancySwiezyEvents.com
NancySwiezyEvents@gmail.com
917-355-0689
Royal Wedding Cakes
Clockwise from top left: Wedding cake from Phillip Mountbatten and Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary's (later Queen Elizabeth II) 1947 wedding—the 4-tier cake was created by British snack food company McVities & Price and measured 9 feet high and weighed 500 pounds. Wedding cake from Prince Charles and Diana Spencer's 1981 wedding. Wedding cake from Prince Rainer III and Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding.
Is Kate Middleton going to be a two timer?
Two wedding gowns that is!
According to time.com That's what Bruce Oldfield, the British designer who will outfit many Royal Wedding guests—and is rumored to design the gown—recently suggested on Good Morning America.
Oldfield said Kate Middleton may wear a conservative dress for the ceremony and change into another outfit for the later reception hosted by Prince Charles. The designer predicts Kate's gown will be "modest" and that a sleeveless style is out of the question.
""It will have sleeves," he said. "It has to have sleeves. You can't walk down Westminster Abbey in a strapless dress."
Read more: newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/08/twice-the-fun-kate-middleton-may-wear-two-wedding-dresses/#ixzz1DP5veZyf
Monday, February 7, 2011
The New York Horticultural Society's The New York Flower Show Soiree
I'm so honored to be asked again to take part in The New York Horticultural Society 2011 Gala .
This Year Its all about "Fire And Ice" So my table will be called "A Girls Best Friend!"
Previously known as Flowers & Design, this year the event will reprise The Hort’s famous and historic New York Flower Show.
Each designer will receive an award for their table based on categories determined by our judges, and for the first time ever, there will be a ticketed Public Viewing and Press Preview from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Happy Valintines Day from a Newport Wedding Planner
Red: Love and Romance
One of the most universal of all symbols, the red rose represents true love. It has also appeared throughout history and across cultures as both a political and religious symbol.
Yellow: Friendship, Joy, Get Well
Throughout history, yellow has been closely associated with the sun, making these roses excellent for cheering people up. Yellow roses send a message of appreciation and platonic love without the romantic subtext of other colors. The color represents feelings of joy and delight.
Pink: Love, Gratitude, Appreciation
Pink carries with it the connotation of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance.
Dark pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thanks.
Light pink roses are associated with gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.
PLUS: 5 Ways Love Makes You Smarter
White: Purity, Innocence, Sympathy, Spirituality
Early tradition used white roses as a symbol for true love, an association which would later become the hallmark of the red rose. Also known as the bridal rose, the white rose is a traditional wedding flower. In this sense, white represents unity, virtue, and the pureness of a new love. White roses are also associated with honor and reverence, which makes them a fitting memorial for a departed loved one.
Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm and Passion
A literal mixture of yellow and red, orange roses were seen as a bridge between friendship symbolized by yellow roses and love represented by red roses. They can be an expression of fascination, or a gift to say 'I'm proud of you.'
PLUS: 13 Things Your Florist Won't Tell You
Lavender: Enchantment, Majesty, Love at First Sight
The color purple has a traditional association with royalty. In this regard, shades of lavender roses suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.
Flowers for Housing Works "Bride on a Buck"
This is the Topiary I did for the Housing Works Bridal Event.
The next one will be in April
www.Housingworks.org
Save The Date Sweet Heart
A unique engagement or wedding gift - cartography sheet cut into a heart featuring a custom location of your choice - the city or country where the couple first met, or where they got married, or a place dear to their hearts.
This custom anatomy-inspired paper heart cut out is made using an original map by hand. This one-of-a-kind paper cut design was made using an old map mounted on a wooden display block and sealed with paint brush strokes for texture & protection. It’s a freehand cut out (unlike my solid paper designs), & features an interpretation of a heart's anatomy carefully extracted from an original map with an x-acto knife.
visit http://papercuthearts.wordpress.com/custom-gallery/
Thursday, February 3, 2011
I worked to day with the most lovely and talented Alex Z Photography
What a wonderful shoot today!I got to work with the most lovely and talented Alex Z .
Alex Z’s unique, fresh wedding narratives are highly sought after by brides and photo editors.
Her vivacious imagery is saturated with color, emotion, and spontaneity.
Alex’s energetic Lifestyle Photojournalism is frequently published by the Knot, New York Magazine, WPJA and the New York Times.
www.alexzphotography.com
212.421.5402
info@alexzphotography.com
Thanks again Alex!
A WELL WED Photo Shoot
I just finished a photo shoot for Well Wed Magazine.
Heads up on what the color palettes will be this spring.
I took some close ups not to spoil the surprise.
Berry-Inspired
Calla Lilly's, Blue Veronica, Black Berry's,Green Rununculus
Woodland-Inspired
Hand made pine cone flowers,wild turkey feathers, snail shells, pearls, white freesia, Dutch tulips,white spray roses and acorns.
Adorned with a pine cone Corsage
The Preppy Palette
Peach garden roses,grape hyacinths and cream spray roses Periwinkle and royal blue preppy ribbon with pearls
Well Wed The Hampton's http://www.thehamptonsweddings.com
Heads up on what the color palettes will be this spring.
I took some close ups not to spoil the surprise.
Berry-Inspired
Calla Lilly's, Blue Veronica, Black Berry's,Green Rununculus
Woodland-Inspired
Hand made pine cone flowers,wild turkey feathers, snail shells, pearls, white freesia, Dutch tulips,white spray roses and acorns.
Adorned with a pine cone Corsage
The Preppy Palette
Peach garden roses,grape hyacinths and cream spray roses Periwinkle and royal blue preppy ribbon with pearls
Well Wed The Hampton's http://www.thehamptonsweddings.com
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
New York, Nantucket or Breton Reds
Originally adopted from the uniforms of the New York Yacht Club,Nantucket or Breton Reds are distinctive in that they fade to a light pink as they age. Since their inception, the cotton canvas pants have been marketed as shorts, and the trademark salmon red color has been adopted on hats, shirts, sweaters and socks.The Reds are worn predominately by summer residents of Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Newport sailors.
Where to find the Reds
www.nobbyshop.com/breton.htm
www.nantucketreds.com
www.Brooksbrothers.com
Economy takes bite out of East End parties
The economy may not be raining hard enough to stop the East End party parade. But it may be making it a little bit less boisterous.
Fewer companies are holding parties, people are spending less on weddings and conspicuous consumption isn’t quite as in style on the East End as a few years ago. Christopher Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs summed it up, saying the “2009 focus is not on beluga caviar and foie gras.” Part of it is economics and part is esthetics and ethics.
“You’re scaling back on the things you’re requesting to eat,” Robbins said. “That makes sense financially. It’s also how you’re perceived.”
Nancy Swiezy, owner of Manhattan-based Nancy Swiezy Events, said in an uncertain economy people are waiting longer before deciding where to hold wedding celebrations.
“The timing’s shorter,” she said, noting that sometimes leads to better prices. “They’re planning three months out instead of a year.”
Even weddings booked a year in advance are scaling back. Two out of five weddings Robbins is helping organize this summer eliminated sushi bars or raw bars, which often cost $25 to $30 a person.
Swiezy said she’s seeing more people book weddings on off nights, such as Sunday and Friday.
And she’s seeing wine and beer at rehearsal dinners instead of open bars, and barbecues and clam bakes instead of sit-down rehearsal dinners. Wedding food more often includes stations rather than plated dinners.
“They’re getting married, but the head count is down,” Swiezy said. “The guest list is sometimes smaller by half. Instead of 200 guests, we’re looking at 100.”
by Claude Solnik
www.LIBN.com
DIY Flowers
The Versailles Centerpiece can give your wedding an elegant glow by adding seasonal flowers and 8 small votive candles.Measures overall 10.63x10.63x12.2"H On Sale for $29.99
http://www.jcpenney.com
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