Entries from December 2009

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Is Kevin Jonas Getting Married on Long Island?? CELEBRITY WEDDINGS ON LONG ISLAND

UPDATE:   It’s true!  Read all about it here. The rumor mill is churning out the following:  Kevin Jonas, of Jonas Brothers fame, is supposedly getting married on Long Island this Saturday — it’s speculated that they are doing it at Oheka Castle in Huntington.   No one on the inside is confirming or denying.   But if [...]

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

TLC’s “Four Weddings” Sneak Peek FUN STUFF

Get a sneak peek at TLC’s new show, “Four Weddings,” on Friday, 12/18 at 10 pm.  So what’s this show all about? Months in the planning and a small fortune to finance, it’s no wonder a bride becomes convinced that her big day will be the perfect dream wedding. But what if four brides agree [...]

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Buying One, Two, Three or More Wedding Gowns…IN THE NEWS

OK, we all know about the two-wedding-gown trend going on now (one for the ceremony, one for the reception).   But according to an article in this Sunday’s New York Times, brides are going bonkers and buying multiple wedding gowns — four, five or six! Really?  How can they afford it? Do you know any Long [...]

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Regan & Christopher Just Married! LONG ISLAND WEDDINGS

Regan & Christopher Wedding Date:  October 10, 2009 Ceremony & Reception:  Bride’s Home in Patchogue Photography:  Jennifer Shea Photography

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Wedding Gowns at Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios Trunk Show FASHION FRONT

Head to Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios in Manhasset on December 18-20!   They will  be hosting a Trunk Show featuring Demetrios’ 2010 collection.  And on the  20th, Demetrios himself will be there to meet with brides!  Salon hours  are Friday and Saturday from 10 am- 9:30 pm and Sunday 11 am-7 pm.  Call 516-869-0391 [...]

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Will You Trash the Dress? WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Are you familiar with this trend in wedding photojournalism –Trashing the Dress?  After the wedding day, the bride trashes the wedding gown while her photographer snaps away.    I found an interesting article about it in the Wedding Photojournalist Association website.   And I’ve seen pictures of recent brides plunging into fountains (see below),  the ocean or [...]

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Boutique de Voile Accessories Trunk Shows FASHION FRONT

Reminder:  Your wedding day look should reflect your distinct personality and what better way to show off who you are than with unique accessories?  Boutique de Voile creates stunning veils, headpieces and hair jewelry specifically for the bride who wants to be distinctive.  And they are holding two more Trunk Shows this month, where the  [...]

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Ivanka Trump’s Wedding FASHION FRONT

Have you seen photos of Ivanka Trump’s wedding gown?  It was designed by Vera Wang, but because the bride converted to Orthodox Judaism, modestly elements were a must.  Notice the lace detail covering her shoulders… Photo by Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography Photo by Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Win a Free Wedding Photography Package CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS

Joe Sanfilippo Photography based here on Long Island is holding a Love Story contest, with the winning entry getting a wedding photography package valued at $3,300!   To enter, go here, but hurry — the deadline is January 16th.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Tipping Wedding Vendors MUST READS

Brides, if you are just starting to plan out your wedding budget, make sure you allot a certain amount for tipping your vendors.  And if you are well into the planning, go ahead now and add to the budget.  Budgeting for gratuities is often forgotten, but when you add up all of the people that [...]