Marissa, East Rockaway Q: My fiance and I are looking for unique and fun wedding locations that matches our creative personalities. We are both beach lovers (we live on the beach) and would have love to marry in Key West, but don’t want a destination wedding. Overall, we want a wedding that is classy, but [...]
Stephanie, Washington DC (Married in Northport) Q: Hi Claudia! As a newlywed I would love nothing more than to donate my wedding dress to a local Long Island charity. Do you have any recommendations for places that would accept my gently worn dress? Thank you! A: That’s a wonderful thing to do, Stephanie. On Long [...]
Erin, Long Beach Q: Hi Claudia. I am looking to have a small quaint wedding with a beach theme in the summer or fall months. Any ideas on a venue? A: Erin, a beach themed wedding is always a nice idea, especially since we live on an island. I was just at the Allegria Hotel, [...]
Tama, Nassau County Q: We are looking for a Sunday brunch no more than 100 people. Low key. Sept/Oct 2011. Budget is a priority. Please advise. A: Tama, September – October is a beautiful time of year for a wedding, and you have over a year to plan so I have no doubt you’ll be [...]
Cindy, Farmingville Q: We’d like to get married this August 27th (Friday) on Long Island. We are on a super tight budget and want to keep it casual (For example-No place cards). I’m thinking a tent/deck on the beach, buffet style dinner. I’d be up for beach party(ceremony/reception). Can you think of a venue? A: [...]
Can you say YUM?? Here’s a great little addition to your Long Island bridal shower, bachelorette party, or just hanging with the girls – relax and share a delicious drink that’s practically dessert with Godiva Liqueur. It’s best served on the rocks, making it an easy yet delicious drink to enjoy with friends. Now in [...]
Julia, Merrick Q: What are flattering styles of wedding dresses for us “big boned” girls? I want to look beautiful and feel like a princess, but I don’t want to have to completely cover up or have everything all hanging out…help! A: Julia, you will find the dress of your dreams — no matter whether [...]
For an upcoming segment on ABC News’ Nightline — they want to talk about you and your engagement ring: Was/is your engagement ring too small? Were you/are you embarrassed to show it off? Is your engagement ring so big sometimes it makes too much of a statement – so you take it off? Do you/or [...]
Long Island resident supermodel Christie Brinkley has auctioned off the wedding ensemble worn for her fourth wedding – a white, Giorgio Armani floor length skirt and jacket – to raise money for the Red Cross’ Haiti earthquake relief effort. The suit was auctioned off on the website ClothesoffourBack earlier this month. There were five bids, [...]
Kristie, Bay Shore Q: Claudia, What does a typical wedding budget look like for a Long Island bride? A: A typical Long Island wedding these days costs just over $55,000. Can you believe it? That’s a great deal of money to spend on just one day — but, it is the most important day of [...]
