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1930s Art Deco Wedding

Amanda — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:07:32 +0000

Get ready, because this wedding from Love Me Do Photography is some serious Art Deco glam awesomeness. This is a great example of how you can take a classic color scheme – crisp black and white – and use it in a modern way. Brittany and Pat added a tiny touch of sparkly throughout their wedding day, and the mix of glam and rock ‘n roll is a picture perfect recipe. We’re going gaga for Brittany’s Lazaro gown!

From the bride: We chose 24 Fifth because of its Art Deco feel and sunken dance floor. This space used to be the ballroom for the old 5th Avenue Hotel which was built in the 1920s. The building is now apartments but they’ve kept the ballroom. I really wanted our guests to feel like they were in an old supper club which technically, they were! We then chose the church because of it’s location and history as well. It’s the oldest Catholic church edifice in Manhattan.

I made my bridesmaids’ feather hair clips and necklaces with vintage dress clips I bought on Etsy. I really loved getting all the photos of our grandparents together and hunting down these antique frames to put them in. None of them are with us anymore so it was a way of having them there. In the same respect, my bouquet was filled with old pins from my mother’s side. I had hat pins from my grandmother as well as my grandfather’s TWA pins. He was an airline mechanic for them for 30 years.

Everyone knows the actually GETTING MARRIED part is pretty incredible but I have some runner-ups. Walking into the venue and seeing what I had been working so hard on for the past year come to fruition was overwhelming. I cried very happy tears. Also, one of the best parts of a wedding is having all your favorite people in one room. We had friends and family from all over the world (including Australia!) fly in for us. It wouldn’t have been the same without each and every one of them there.

Anything else you’d like to add? I can’t say enough good things about Etsy. I had only recently started buying from there before planning the wedding and it was mostly just for vintage clothing. It then became a part of my wedding planning obsession. Everything from the invitations, to bridesmaid presents to my after party dress was bought through Etsy! I may or may not have made over 40 purchases through them. The customer service you get through the sellers is better than you’d get through any brick and mortar retailer.

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Wedding Vendors (New York City):

Ceremony venue: St. Joseph’s of Greenwich Village / Reception venue: 24 Fifth / Wedding Photographer: Love Me Do / Wedding dress: Lazaro / Groom’s suit: J. Crew / Hair: Alissandra Hipona of High Horse Salon / Makeup: Jackie Schneider / Wedding flowers: Pristine Events / Birdcage veil: AgnesHart / Wedding shoes: Milk and Honey / Bride’s clutch: vintage / Invitations: Hello Love Boutique / Labels: IvyPink / Escort cards: SpectacularStuff / Cards, banner: FlapperGirl / DJ: Hi Society Productions

We love when we catch our vendor guide members gracing vendor lists in our features! Hi Society Productions DJ and Love Me Do have our Blue Label vendor guide stamp of approval.

Elegant Alder Manor Wedding

Amanda — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:43:51 +0000

A bride who wants a “Great Gatsby meets Great Expectations” vibe to her wedding? Say no more. Photographer Brookelyn traveled up to Yonkers to spend the day in one of our all-time favorite venues, Alder Manor, and photograph Carolyn and Tom’s amazing day.

From the bride, Carolyn: We wanted a style and feel that was fitting for the venue. The Alder Manor is grand and ornate but after so many years, it’s also perfectly imperfect, with crumbling statues, creeping ivy, and peeling wallpaper. So we went with a vintage-inspired, romantic feel that recalled the glamor of the Manor’s heyday without being too polished. We tried to capture a “Great Gatsby meets Great Expectations” feel.

Any advice for brides planning their weddings now? With all the endless inspiration out there on blogs, shows, mags, etc., it’s easy to get overwhelmed and second guess everything you choose. If that happens, just go with your gut. Ask yourself what was the first centerpiece/veil/bridesmaid dress, etc. that you truly fell in love with, and stick with it. You won’t regret it!

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Wedding Songs:
Processional: “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis Presley
Bride’s Entrance: “First Day of My Life,” Bright Eyes
Recessional: “Oh, It Is Love,” Hellogoodbye
First dance: “You Send Me,” Sam Cooke
Father/bride dance: “Unforgettable,” Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
Mother/groom dance: “Greatest Love of All,” Whitney Houston

Wedding Vendors (Yonkers, NY):

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Alder Manor / Wedding Photographer: Brookelyn Photography / Wedding Dress: Christos “Gracia” / Hair and Makeup: Joanne and Valerie, Salon V, Mamaroneck, NY / Wedding Shoes: Macy’s / Bride’s Jewelry: Bobbles and Lace / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Watters / Groom’s Tuxedo: J. Crew / DJ: DJ Ceremony / Wedding Caterers and Desserts: Chefs at Work / Wedding Invitations: Sal Trovato

Chic Western Australian Wedding

Amanda — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:54:15 +0000

Happy Friday! This weekend is Bridal Market here in NYC, and we’ll be covering runway shows from our favorite designers. Be sure to follow us on Twitter for sneak peeks. Speaking of gorgeous gowns and chic affairs, this wedding shot by Natasja Kremers comes all the way from Australia and left us gaga over these gorgeous photos.

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Wedding Vendors and Venue (Perth, Australia):

Venue: private residence in Peppermint Grove / Wedding Photographer: Natasja Kremers / Hair: Lee Taylor-Rennie / Wedding Dress: Pallas Couture / Flowers: Natural Art by Rebecca Grace / Chairs for the reception by Bride and Groom Store and Villa Kula

Rustic Glam Sundance Resort Wedding

Amanda — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:44:47 +0000

This afternoon we have another gorgeous destination wedding to share, this time from Utah. Morgan Trinker Photography captured Ashley and Andre’s wedding to a T. Ashley’s blush pink Vera Wang wedding gown never ceases to amaze us, but it looks phenomenal on her with her red tresses. Continue reading.

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Andre and I spent a couple of months searching for a unique Utah destination, and our search eventually led us to Sundance Resort. We wanted our wedding to feel like a destination wedding, and just the words “resort wedding in Utah” evoke a feeling that extends beyond just a day. Sundance offered a breathtakingly spectacular setting. Our guests were so impressed in every respect and we will now have beautiful memories to last us a lifetime.

The inspiration for the decor and design of our wedding was “rustic glam.” We booked both our rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Redford Conference Center, an environmentally friendly building that appealed to Andre, who is studying environmental law. The space naturally provided a rustic feel, which I chose not to focus on so much as to enhance. We chose to play up an Old Hollywood glam feeling reminiscent of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s eras with the incorporation of ostrich feathers, lace, and pearls. More than aesthetics, however, we knew we wanted a wedding that was uniquely “us,” so we set out to incorporate meaning into every detail so nothing was included unless it spoke to our lives, families, friends, and love.

Wedding Vendors and Venue (Utah):

Venue: Sundance Resort / Photographer: Morgan Trinker Photography / Catering: Sundance Resort / Event Coordinator: Cathy Murphy / Florist: Julie Prince / Hair: Ellen McConnell of Studio Nine Salon / Makeup: Janelle Corey / Dress: Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Glint from Nordstrom / Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss / Groom’s Shoes: Bruno Magli / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J. Crew / Invitations: Pink Piggy Design / Feathers, lace, cameos, and pearls for decor: DIY bride and bridesmaids / Cameo art of bride and groom: gift from Maid of Honor / Brooch bouquet: DIY family and friends / Band: Tony Lake Trio / DJ: Roots Rawka / Photobooth: Entourage Photobooth / Minister: Anita Gordon

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City Chic Washington D.C Wedding

Amanda — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:44:40 +0000

Today we’re all about Washington DC, as you can see! This totally glam, chic DC wedding has me drooling over their black and white affair at the drop dead gorgeous DAR Building. It’s the perfect setting for a ballroom wedding with lots of amazing architectural details both indoors and out. Much to our surprise, this wedding was completely DIY! The champagne satin taffeta pomanders were handmade by Michelle’s mother & her crafty friends, and her father (a retired industrial arts teacher) made the table numbers using wrought iron numbers she bought at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl flea market. See all images from this wedding in the gallery!

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Wedding Vendors + Venue (Washington D.C):

Ceremony Venue: Churchill Hotel / Reception Venue: DAR Building / Photographer: Adam Barnes Photo / Ceremony musician: Belle Souer Styles / Caterer: Catering by Windows / Floral Designer: Da Vincis Florist / Dress Designer: Blue by Enzoani / DJ: Derek Romanoff / Makeup Artist: Kelley Woods / Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Jewelry: J. Crew (purchased on eBay!) / Purse: vintage Whiting & Davis purchased at the Santa Monica Vintage Fashion Expo / Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Joseph A. Bank, Zara / Officiant: Jeremy Absher / Veils and headpieces: Zooey Catherine on Etsy, Feathers and Frills on Etsy

Adam Barnes Photo is a member of Blue Label.

Right Now on Recycle Your Wedding…

Amanda — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:36:32 +0000

Inspired by yesterday’s vintage glam wedding, we picked a few items from our classifieds section following the theme. We spy a few chandeliers for sale, tapered candles and lots of vintage glitzy items. There are also gorgeous gowns for sale, but can we talk about the dapper groom below for a quick sec? So so SO in love with his 50s glam look – even his stephanotis boutonniere is classic 1950s!

Vintage silverplated and crystal wedding decor, $500 for the lot; rustic chandelier with crystals, $50; Lace wedding dress, $700

Art Deco Texas Wedding

Bethany — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:31:28 +0000

Peacocks, Art Deco, and some serious glam action — need I say more? Captured by our very own Blue Label member Katherine O’Brien, this wedding rocks the vintage glam aesthetic to the core, and just look at that wedding cake! There are loads more photos to be seen, and this is one gallery you won’t want to miss.

From the bride, Allison: I knew from the beginning that I wanted the wedding to be a different and glamorous event, and for the guests to have a great time. I am totally in love with the 1930’s and 40’s culture-movies, clothes, hair, the elegance of the Art Deco era. Since this was our very own big day, we wanted to try to recapture the feel of a fete of years past. Since the vintage trend seems very haute right now, I was able to get tons of inspiration from this and other wedding blogs which became my weekend and after work obsession.

We chose Austin, Texas as our location as Matt has some family there, and since all my family would be coming from out-of-state I figured Austin would be a nice place to visit for everyone. At a pool party one day, a friend mentioned that we should check out this place that was part of the Austin Museum of Art called Laguna Gloria. It was built in the early 1900’s and overlooks Lake Austin-a very old world feel. We had our ceremony and reception out on the lawns surrounding the villa.

Colors were inspired by simple elegance of black and white, with pops of peacock inspired colors-teal & copper. My mother and I did the programs as a DIY project. Since it was a Jewish wedding, and Matt’s side of the family is not Jewish, we used it to help describe some of the traditions and steps of the ceremony that were occuring. I also found a poem that my Father had written for me for my Bat Mitzvah over 16 years ago and put that on the last page for the program.

Any advice for brides planning their weddings now? Have a clear vision of what type of feeling you want people to walk away with and keep that in mind during planning. Don’t try to do everything yourself — get help where you can. Try to have everything completely done the week before the wedding and delegate out day of activities so that you can relax and enjoy the time with your family and friends, and future husband. Take that time to reflect on this life changing experience that is happening, and revel in the love and good energy everyone is sending to you. The actual event will go by so quickly. Enjoy every minute of it!

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Wedding Songs:
Processional: The Barcarolle from the opera Tales of Hoffman by Offenbach
Recessional and first dance: “It Had to Be You”
Father/daughter and mother/son dance: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” combined with “What a Wonderful World”

Wedding vendors (Austin, TX):

Wedding venue: Laguna Gloria / Photographer: Katherine O’Brien / Event planner: Becky Brock of BZ Events / Wedding dress: Stephen Yearick / Bridesmaids’ dresses: chosen by bridesmaids / Wedding caterer: Primizie / Wedding flowers: Merveille / Wedding cake: Coco Paloma / Rentals: Premiere Party Rental / Officiant: Rabbi Monty Elisaov / Ceremony musician: Strings Attached / Reception music: Vintage 15 / Stationery: Anibella Ink & Paper / Lighting: FILO / Makeup: Nisa Nicole and Tricia Lee of BOB Salon / Videographer: Crescent Video / Transportation: R&R Transportation

Katherine O’Brien is a member of Blue Label.

Vintage Engagement Rings from Weston Jewelry

Bethany — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:00:55 +0000

Few things get our hearts beating as much as antique engagement rings. We could spend hours upon hours ogling them, and our wonderful sponsor Weston Fine Estate Jewelry allows us to do just that. Whether you need some great rings to drop as subtle hints to your significant other, or you’re looking for a killer cocktail ring, you don’t have to look much further than these guys:

We select our pieces for beauty with our customers in mind. We offer Free Shipping and a full 60-day Money Back Guarantee for any reason. All the images we take ourselves and are of the actual items we are offering for sale. All our items have a fully detailed item description of materials and all diamonds and gemstone specifics. Many have been independently appraised and certified.

Not only does Weston Fine Estate Jewelry focus on antique and vintage engagement rings, we also love that all their previously treasured rings are considered eco-friendly engagement rings, and are perfect for the green-minded bride-to-be. Which is your favorite?

Vintage Glam Parisian Wedding

Bethany — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:00:58 +0000

When this wedding from Paris wedding photographers Anthony and Audrey Brock landed in our inbox, we knew we had found the ultimate in luxe vintage glam. Lauren and Steven, an Australian couple, chose France for an intimate ceremony by the Seine and a reception in the Ritz Hotel of Paris. We love those individual champagne bottles for toasts! Don’t miss all photos of this vintage affair in the gallery.

From the bride, Lauren: The overall theme was “One Night In Paris” and we were going for effortless, vintage glamour. We essentially wanted to create an intimate ceremony for the nuptials followed by the ultimate dinner party event for ourselves and our guests. Plus it was also my 30th birthday on our wedding day so we really wanted to celebrate across the board. We chose Paris as the backdrop because not only is it the perfect city to tie the knot but we wanted to take our family and friends on an international adventure they would never forget.

The one thing you cant see in the photographs is that each venue was a surprise to our guests. They were given a telegram the night before the wedding with simple information like time and location to meet and the entire day was one big unfolding surprise for them which they loved.

The inspiration was “Paris Glamour” and we asked guests to dress accordingly. It was very classic black and white event with a splash of red discreetly thrown in here and there to add contrast. The dinner event was all about creating a golden glow with the backdrop of the sun setting over Paris and stunning ambience lighting once night hit using soft candlelight.

Any advice for brides planning their weddings now? Every wedding, big or small, is a huge project for every bride so don’t forget when you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s a completely natural emotion. Even with me having a strong background in producing events and being used to taking intense amounts of pressure, I still felt a lot of stress in the lead-up because a wedding is so personal. My best advice is to breathe in and breathe out (then repeat over and over again, ha!) and tackle each task one step at a time. Also do not be afraid to ask your bridal party for help, advice and support. My ladies in waiting were an absolutely amazing support unit for me throughout the 12-month project. I could not have done it without them!

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Wedding Songs:
Processional: Solo violinist playing a live simplified arrangement of “Pachelbel’s Canon In D”
First Dance: “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra

Wedding vendors (Paris, France):

Ceremony venue: Across from Le Louvre, River Seine, Paris / Reception venue: Private Salon, The Ritz Hotel, Paris / Wedding photographer: One and Only Paris Photography / Wedding Dress: Wendy Makin Couture (Australia) – “The Ashley” / Wedding shoes: Christian Dior / Wedding Veil: Brides of Melbourne, Australia / Fur stole: Melbourne Vintage Store / Groom’s suit: Calvin Klein / Groom’s shoes: Wayne Cooper Patent Shoes / Groomsmen’s suits: Rhodes and Beckett / Caterer: Head Chef, Ritz Paris. / Florist: Shivani, Paris [in the 8th] / Wedding Cake (or other dessert): Croquembouche with vanilla filling / Wedding invitations: made by bride

Gourmet Inspiration Shoot

Amanda — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:30:53 +0000

This inspiration styled by Molly of Glitter + Rye is eye candy central. The pink Depression Glass dishes, gold and turquoise color palette are the perfect summer hues, especially when combined with unbelievable backdrops of the Alder Manor Estate. Photos courtesy of Lindsay Hite and Jacqueline Schlossman of Readyluck.

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Wedding vendors (New York City, NY):

Venue location: Alder Manor / Photography: Lindsay Hite and Jacqueline Schlossman of Readyluck / Styling: Molly Hartman of Glitter + Rye / Event Coordination: Naturally Delicious / Gowns: The White Gown / Hair and Make-up: Lo & Co / Menu Design: Lion in the Sun / Rentals: Broadway Party Rentals