Entries Tagged as 'Ask Claudia'

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Urban Outfitters Going into Weddings FASHION FRONT

Did you hear?  Urban Outfitters, which has one Long Island retail store in Garden City,  is planning on launching a wedding brand just in time for Valentine’s Day, 2011.  They’re going to sell gowns, accessories, decor and gifts.  Should be an interesting line ….

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Brand New Wedding Gown Sample Sale on Long Island IN THE NEWS

If you’re shopping for a wedding gown, you’re in for the bargain of a lifetime  this weekend –  March 13 and 14 —    “Dresses for Dreams,” the annual charity sample sale offering hundreds of brand new, famous maker wedding gowns for just $55!!! The massive sale will be held for the second time at [...]

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Romona Keveza Spring 2010 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 [...]

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Ask Claudia: House Vendors

Jennifer, Ozone Park
Q:  I know that vendors often pay a great deal of money to be “house vendors” at a certain reception hall. Other than their meals being free, is there an advantage to using these vendors? Is there a disadvantage? These seem to be the most expensive vendors sometimes!
A:  Jennifer, that’s a great question.  [...]

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Wishing you the sweetest  Valentine’s Day…

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Ask Claudia: Airing Out Gown Before the Wedding

Amber, Merrick
Q:  My wedding dress has been delivered but my actual wedding is still a month away. Is it OK to take it out of the protective bag and leave it hanging, or will that discolor or harm the dress?
A: We went right to the experts with this question, our excellent sponsor, Embassy Cleaners.  Here [...]

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Ask Claudia: A Complete Long Island Beach Wedding?

Danielle, Patchogue
Q:  Hi Claudia,  I am looking to get married on one of Long Island’s beautiful beaches. I want to walk from the dance floor to the sand, without putting down my drink, and dance the night away under the stars. Are there any beaches that allow you to set-up shop from ceremony to reception [...]

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Ask Claudia: Rustic Wedding Venues on Long Island

Lindsay, Manorville
Q:  Hey there! I’m getting married October of 2011, and I’m looking for somewhere to hold the reception without breaking the bank since we are paying for our own wedding.
My places of interest at the moment are:
Painters in Brookhaven Hamlet
Raphael Vineyard
Martha Clara Vineryard
Jedidiah Hawkins B&B
Me and my fiance are looking for a place that [...]