Entries from November 2009

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Flowers: Begin Your Search for a Long Island Florist Here

If your catering hall has provided you with  a list of their preferred vendors, chances are there is a florist on that list.   Do contact them, but don’t stop your research there.  There are hundreds of excellent florists here on Long Island that can create magic for your wedding.   To help you along, we asked [...]

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Cordially Invited Guest: Michelle Kelly, La Piele

We can all use help with our skin at some point, but brides-to-be in particular who want to look radiant on their wedding day are especially in need.  That’s why today’s guest is expert Michelle Kelly, of La Piele in Huntington. Q:  What is La Piele, and how is it different than other spas on [...]

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

In the News: A Sad Good-Bye to InStyle Weddings

Did you hear?  Sadly, the last issue of InStyle Weddings hits the stands on December 25th.   The magazine is following in the footsteps of Elegant Bride and Modern Bride, which folded last month, and we hear that Brides isn’t doing well either.   All the more reason to keep coming back here to www.GettingMarriedonLongIsland.com — where [...]

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Fashion Front: Hurry to Macy’s Sample Sale!

If you’ve been looking at Demetrios designer wedding gowns, now is the time to purchase one  — there’s a huge sample sale going on  at Macy’s in Lake Grove and Manhasset (and New York City).  Prices run from $199-599, but this fabulous sale ends on Wednesday, the 25th, so hurry!

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Boutique de Voile WELCOME

Boutique de Voile is a rare find — this is one of the few bridal designers/manufacturers remaining in the U.S.  that handcrafts and customizes exclusive accessories, and they are based right here on Long Island!  Take a look at their exquisite creations — hair jewelry, custom tiaras, veils, brooches, all designed to give you a [...]

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Begin Your Long Island Limo Search Here…DETAILS & IDEAS

Finding a limousine service for your wedding isn’t all that challenging — a quick Google search brings up hundreds of them.  But finding a REPUTABLE transportation company on Long Island might be a little bit more taxing.  So to help you narrow down the options, we asked some of Long Island’s top wedding planners for [...]

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Cakes and Such: Designer Cupcake Wrappers

Cupcakes add a unique touch to bridal showers and weddings, but for added elegance, look at these beautiful cupcake wrappers by Bella Cupcake Couture.  Each design is printed with soy inks on recycled paper — custom designs and logos are also available.   Here are two great options for wedding cupcakes, in silver and black: And [...]

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The Newlywed Forum: If I Could Plan My Wedding Again, What I’d Do Differently

My wedding day was magical but if I had to do one thing differently I would have checked on the wedding cake the day before the wedding.  My wedding cake vendor delivered the wrong cake and claimed that is what I had ordered.  I was very upset with the way in which it was handled [...]

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

In the News: Long Island Bride Sues Photographer

According to the New York Daily News, a 2008 Long Island bride is suing her photographer, Christian Oth Studio photographer Carolyn Monastra, for posting “offensive” wedding pics of her on their website.   The bride had asked NOT to be photographed while dressing, but the shots were taken anyway as she was putting on her wedding [...]

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Contests & Giveaways: WIN A FREE COPY OF “GREEN WEDDING” BY MIREYA NAVARRO

Written by New York Times Style Correspondent Mireya Navarro, this beautifully illustrated book offers great green wedding ideas from real couples.   To win a FREE copy of this hardcover book valued at $35.00 all you have to do is be the FIFTH bride to respond to the following question:  Who have you gone wedding gown [...]