Entries from December 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Manhattan Quality Wedding Cakes on Long Island CAKES & SUCH

I love finding new Long Island wedding businesses!  And if you’re looking for a different sort of cake for your shower, bachelorette party and wedding, check out  new to Long Island  Pastry Girl Cakes, founded recently by Alissa Levine, pastry chef and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education.   Pastry Girl Cakes creates custom-made cakes [...]

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Green Weddings on Long Island WEDDING RECEPTION

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte has unveiled a new Green wedding package designed to add environmental mindfulness to the wedding experience and become a keystone of the hotel’s eco-friendly practices.  Something Green takes advantage of the Charlotte area’s rich bounty of culinary products while also responding to marrying couples’ interest in creating environmentally-responsible receptions. The package ensures [...]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Best Places on Long Island to Propose on New Year’s? IN THE NEWS

The Daily News just published this fun article highlighting ten great places in New York to propose on New Year’s Eve.  I’m wondering about the best places to get engaged on New Year’s Eve on Long Island.  How about the Montauk Lighthouse?  Add your best spot here under Comments.   The winning entry gets a VIP [...]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Yolanda and Kevin Recently Married LONG ISLAND WEDDINGS

Yolanda and Kevin
Wedding Date:  August 14th, 2009
Ceremony:  United Methodist Church of Uniondale
Reception:  American Legion,  Seaford
Photography:  Alan Abrams Photography

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Can a Snowstorm Stop a Long Island Wedding? IN THE NEWS

We can control practically every single element about a wedding — except for the weather.   Here’s an article from Sunday’s New York Times about what can happen when the weather outside is frightful.  In the end, when the snow must go on, so can your wedding!
Interesting note:  a recent Long Island bride from Cold Spring [...]

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Out-of-Town Wedding Guests DID YOU KNOW…?

Like many Long Island brides, you likely have out-of-town guests coming here for your wedding.   The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (I know – it’s a ridiculously drawn out name!)  offers tons of coupons related to local activities and attractions.   Check them out here.   The LICVB website also offers a great [...]

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Tis the Season…for diamond rings! ENGAGED ON LONG ISLAND

It’s true — Christmas, New Year’s and Valentine’s Day are the most popular times for couples to get engaged.   If he proposes this winter holiday season (or you have recently gotten engaged), do let us know. We’ll post the good news here and will be happy to include a photo of you two as well!

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

From Fergie to Kevin Jonas…Celebrity Weddings in 2009 FUN STUFF

So many celebs got married this year — Fergie, David Letterman, Mandy Moore, Khloé Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Mark Wahlberg and of course, Kevin Jonas, who exchanged vows right here on Long Island at Oheka Castle on December 19th.   Want to see the complete list?   Click here,  to OK Magazine.

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Debbie and Sean are Newlyweds LONG ISLAND WEDDINGS

Debbie and Sean
Date of wedding:  June 20,  2009
Ceremony site:  St James Church, Seaford
Reception site:  The Pavilion at Sunken Meadow (Lessings)
Photography: Joe Sanfilippo Photography

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Riviera Maya HONEYMOONS

Consider a honeymoon in Mexico’s Riviera Maya (just south of Cancun).   This corridor offers spectacular honeymoon options, among them the El Dorado Royal, the El Dorado Casitas Suites, and the El Dorado Moroma, all adult-only and all run by Karisma Hotels.  Each stunning resort offers a variety of pools and swim-up bars, and pristine stretches [...]