Wedding Planning: In the News

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Where are Bradzilla and Angie Getting Married? IN THE NEWS

A strange article made its way around the Internet recently, stating that the Branjelina wedding site was the couple’s Chateau Miraval manse.  The story pointed to a fussy Bradzilla taking meticulous care of every single wedding detail.  That struck us as a bit odd, even though Brad is a control freak.  But today we found [...]

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Bride Fakes Cancer for Freebies IN THE NEWS

Way to generate bad bridal karma.   A New York woman, Jessica Vega, 25, has been charged with faking cancer and accepting thousands of dollars’ worth of wedding related donations. “By pretending to have a terminal illness, Vega inexcusably took advantage of the community’s hearts and minds, and profited off of their generosity,” said Attorney General [...]

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Are You a Bargain Lovin’ Bride-to-Be? IN THE NEWS

Have you ever been to Housing Works, the famous thrift shop in New York City?   It’s a bargain-hunter’s mecca.   Known for designer deals and great sales, this weekend is one of their big bridal sales, Bride on a Buck.   Brides can shop vintage and contemporary wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses and accessories for insanely [...]

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Breaking News: Long Islander Alec Baldwin Gets Engaged! IN THE NEWS

A rock from the 30 Rock star!   It’s true — Alec Baldwin’s reps have confirmed that the 54-year-old actor and activist proposed to his girlfriend while  on the East end of Long Island this past weekend.   This will be Baldwin’s second marriage.  The first, to actress Kim Basinger, ended in divorce in 2002.  The couple [...]

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Long Island Tourism Adds Wedding Section IN THE NEWS

Great news:  Whether you’re a Long Island resident or not, planning a wedding here  just got much easier with the launch of the new Weddings Section of the official Long Island tourism website at www.discoverlongisland.com/weddings. From the portal, you can explore unique wedding venues, including beaches, wineries, mansions, and banquet halls.  And listen to this:  [...]

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Most Expensive Places to Get Married IN THE NEWS

According to a recent survey by The Knot, the top 20 most expensive places to get married are:  1. NYC (Manhattan): $65,824 2. Chicago, IL: $53,069 3. NY Metro (Long Island, Hudson Valley and NYC Outer Boroughs): $50,087, $46,560, $40,356 4. Northern/Central NJ and Southern NJ: $46,600, $38,103 5. Rhode Island: $41,307 6. Santa Barbara/Ventura, [...]

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

And the 2011 Wedding Survey Says… IN THE NEWS

TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com just released the results of their annual Real Weddings Survey, which surveyed nearly 18,000 US couples married in 2011.  TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2011 Real Weddings Survey captures detailed information on wedding budget, style preferences, event characteristics and other key information related to the bridal demographic.  Here are the details: “For the first [...]

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Casting Call: The Food Network Seeks Engaged Couples IN THE NEWS

Our friends at the Food Network (which we love!!)  are casting engaged couples for a  pilot.   Here are the details, but hurry — the deadline is March 19. If you or someone you know is engaged to be married anytime between April-July and would be interested in participating in a Food Network pilot where you’ll [...]

Monday, March 5th, 2012

What’s In and Out in Weddings for 2012 IN THE NEWS

Which wedding trends should you wave goodbye to in 2012?   How about dare-to-bare necklines, towering cake tiers and reckless registries, to name a few?   WeddingChannel.com, the number-one wedding and gift registry website — with help from a few pros — has created a list of wedding details not to skip during wedding planning this [...]

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Inn at New Hyde Park Bridal Showcase! IN THE NEWS

Save the date reminder:  On Wednesday, March 7, from 6:30-9:30 pm, The Inn at New Hyde Park proudly presents Long Island’s Finest Wedding Services!   The event will include Bands, Disc Jockeys, Photographers, Videographers, Floral Decorators, Limousines and much more! Location:     The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike Date:              Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Time:             [...]