Entries from January 2010

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Save the Date for The Registry at Bloomingdale’s WEDDING RECEPTION

Want to sample some amazing hors d’oeuvres from one of our favorite advertisers,  The Glen Cove Mansion?   Head over to The Registry at Bloomingdale’s in Roosevelt Field on Thursday, January 28, from 7 to 9 pm.   You’ll also receive fashion advice from couture gown designer Ines Di Santo, sip cocktails courtesy of Fragoli Liquor and [...]

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Yes, this is Wierd — a Wedding Cake Dress? FUN STUFF

Check out this oddity — a wedding dress that’s also a cake.  Go here for details.

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Beauty Don’ts for Long Island Brides! BRIDAL BEAUTY

Lash growers, hair straighteners, scar eliminators.  How do you know which of these products work and more importantly, which can cause more damage than good?  Take a look at this great article written by my colleague Wendy Korn Heppt for Consumer Reports Shopsmart.   Wendy, a Long Islander, also writes a fabulous blog, BudgetStyleonaShoestring.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

David Tutera’s Book Launch Party FUN STUFF

Follow Up: So I just got back from David Tutera’s fab book launch party at the W hotel in Union Square and can I just say, he is ADORABLE!  And so nice — as nice as he appears to be on his TV show “My Fair Wedding.”  And  as he was signing copies of his [...]

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

David Tutera’s Book Launch Tonight ASK CLAUDIA

Brides, I’ve been invited to David Tutera’s “The Big White Book of Weddings” book launch party, tonight at the W in Union Square.  Anything you want me to ask him?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

A Magical Valentine’s Day Gift FUN STUFF

Brides, are you stumped as to what to get your fiance for Valentine’s Day?  How about a fabulous night of Chamber Magic in Manhattan’s elegant Waldorf Towers?   Tickets are still on sale for the February 12th and 13th performances of Chamber Magic, magician Steve Cohen’s dazzling 90-minute show, performed in a private Waldorf Towers suite, [...]

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Getting Married on Long Island? Get on TV! FUN STUFF

TLC is currently casting their exciting new show that features New York and area brides getting married in  February, March or April 2010.   If you haven’t yet caught the sneak preview that premiered over the holidays on TLC, “Four Weddings“  gives four brides the opportunity to compare notes with other brides, attend each other’s weddings [...]

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Ask Claudia: All-in-one Bridal Registry

Meghan, West Islip Q:  There are so many registries and it’s such a pain to fill in all of them!  Is there another way to register that doesn’t take up so much of our time?? A:  I have great news for you — Go to MyRegistry.com.  As a member, you can add items from any [...]

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Best Wedding Flower Shops on Long Island FLOWERS

When it comes to ordering your wedding bouquets and centerpieces, communication is key.  One of the best ways to let your florist know exactly what you want is to bring in an image of a bouquet or centerpiece that you’ve seen on the Internet or in a magazine.  Also bring in a fabric swatch of [...]

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

A Long Island Wedding Day Must Have… FUN STUFF

Say “I do” to disaster relief with the Wedding Day Survival Kit by Ms. & Mrs. Inside this chic, reusable train case are 30 must-have items to help brides fend off any last-minute fiasco, including Toothbrush, Toothpaste,  Mints,  Antacid, Hand Lotion, Emery Board, Clear Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover,  Adhesive Bandages, Hair Brush, Hair Spray [...]