Entries from February 2010

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

To Bling or Not to Bling? We are in Today’s NY Post IN THE NEWS

NYC women, tired of being judged by the size of their engagement bling, are wearing just wedding rings instead

By MARISA MELTZER

Posted: 12:58 AM, February 28, 2010
Melinda’s* engagement ring is a 2-carat diamond in a square mounting. When the petite 37-year-old first got it two years ago, her office mates at a graphic [...]

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Bride Stuck in Long Island Blizzard IN THE NEWS

The wedding must go on!  According to Newsday, Williston Park bride-to-be Mary O’Toole, 26, was stuck inside her house on her wedding day on Friday, due to the blizzard!  Not knowing what else to do, she stuck a note on her front door:   “Help. I’m getting married. Shovel us out!”  Luckily, firefighters from Engine Company [...]

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Carolina Herrera Spring 2010 FASHION FRONT

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Kenneth Pool 2010 Wedding FASHION FRONT

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Real Housewives of NY Star Getting Married on Long Island?

Rumor has it that Real Housewives of New York breakout star and chef Bethenny Frankel and fiance Jason Hoppy will be getting married on Long Island — in the Hamptons.  You may have already heard that Bethenny is starring in her own Bravo series — Bethenny’s Getting Married? — which will document her pregnancy [...]

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Sincerity Bridal Spring 2010 Show FASHION FRONT

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The Knot’s Best of Weddings on Long Island IN THE NEWS

OK, so we know who Long Island’s wedding planners prefer as vendors (see our Best Picks pages here).  Now The Knot.com lists the 2010 best picks from actual Long Island brides, so straight from their site:
The Knot.com asked thousands of recent Long Island brides what they really thought about their vendors. Here are the best [...]

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Ask Claudia: Permits for a Long Island Park Wedding

JB, Huntington
Q:  I am helping a friend plan her wedding. She was interested in having the ceremony in a park in Huntington. Do you know how we go about doing this. Are permits needed?
A:  JB, permits are generally required to get married in a Long Island park or beach.  All towns have their own policies [...]

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Custom Headpieces on Long Island FASHION FRONT

Brides, meet and work one-on-one with Boutique de Voile’s dynamic headwear designer to customize your amazing wedding day look.   Call Bridal Reflections in Carle Place for the February 24th trunk show (516-742-7788), and the New York City Bridal Reflections (212-764-3040) for the show on the 25th.   Be sure to make an appointment!

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Bridal Couture Designer Ines Di Santo FASHION FRONT

I had the ultimate privilege today to meet in person couture designer Ines Di Santo.   Not only is she a brilliant designer, but she is a lovely, warm woman.  You can meet her in person as well, as she will be making a special appearance on Saturday, February 27th at Bridal Reflections’ New York City [...]