Donna, Bellport Q: Hi, Claudia.  I am looking to get married in September 2010 and am looking for a waterfront property to have a big celebration! Nothing super fancy, just a beautiful spot to throw a big party under a tent.   Do you know any in the Bellport area? A:  Hi, Donna.  You didn’t mention [...]

My friends at TLC are casting an exciting new show that features local brides getting married in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER 2009 or JANUARY, FEBRUARY or MARCH 2010. This fun show gives you the chance to compare notes with other brides – before – during – and after your big day. You’ll be introduced to other [...]

Philosophy makes the coolest bath sets for the bride-to-be and the bridal party — so pamper yourself and your girls with The Bridal Party three-piece set and The Bride four-piece set, which includes a 1 oz Hope in a Jar, a 2 oz Purity Made Simple, a 2 oz Amazing Grace 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, [...]

Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t quite a newlywed–she and Matthew Broderick were married in 1997.  But she did recently say that she regrets wearing a black wedding dress.  Yes, BLACK.   Of course, in the picture below, she’s Carrie Bradshaw of Sex & The City, wearing a stunning Vivienne Westwood gown and looking not all that glam [...]

A national survey by The Knot shows some interesting wedding trends:  in 2008, couple were engaged for an average of 15.7 months — more than 25% longer — than in 2007.  Also, casual weddings are in; in 2008 only 20% of weddings were formal or black tie.   In addition, almost all brides — 93% — [...]

Every bride should have a beautiful gown on her wedding day, but not every bride can afford one.  Please consider donating your used wedding gown to someone in need.   If you have a gown, or know someone who does, or if you are a bride in need, please contact me here. Retailer contributions are more [...]

Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, Christopher Drummond Beauty and Junko Yoshioka Couture invite brides-to-be to an upscale, intimate bridal event at Ivanka’s chic flagship store at 685 Madison Avenue (between 61st and 62nd Streets) on Thursday, November 12 from 5-7 pm. The event will showcase New York’s “hidden gems” in bridal beauty, fashion and accessories for [...]

I just discovered this website, ArtfulHome.com — just look at the amazing artist-made works of art for the home, such as these lovely bottle stoppers and salt and pepper shakers.  They also feature  jewelry and  furniture.  Each item is delivered from the actual artist’s place of business. Now they don’t offer a bridal registry per [...]

Exclusively for www.GettingMarriedonLongIsland.com  brides,  a FREE offer:  Be one of the first five brides to call Larkfield Manor in East Northport this week, and you can receive your choice of a FREE martini bar, mashed potato bar or chocolate fountain if you book your wedding there!   Call now and ask for George – 631-368-4422.  Remember, this [...]

Check out Sunday’s New York Times Styles section — this article features a not-so-typical wedding band, The Dexter Lake Club Band. Apparently, they rock!  For contact info, just go to their website here.