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Love In Progress ~ Manhattan Wedding Vows

Eddye — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:10:05 +0000

Emily and Scott lived in the same building in Manhattan for a year before they met. They were finally introduced to each other through their door man. Their wedding was held in Tribeca Rooftop presided by a rabbi who was Emily’s teacher. Both bride and groom are dedicated in their belief of Judaism – the ceremony was held under the incredible chuppah spotted with gorgeous lighting. Theatrical music played during the ceremony was composed by Emily’s grandfather. The vows they wrote to each other were so powerful and emotional that they made all us cry. -Love In Progress

It doesn’t matter whether you are planning your wedding, or your wedding is a thing of the past, hearing the vows spoken in wedding films should serve as a reminder to us all ~ a reminder that the promises we make to each other are just as valid now as they were yesterday, just as valid tomorrow as they will be twenty years from now. Yes, the vows we make to one another, traditional or personal, are the core of this business we call marriage. We must never forget that!

Emily & Scott’ Crazy Love at Tribeca Rooftop from Love in Progress on Vimeo.

Venue: Tribeca Rooftop / Wedding coordinator: Rebekah M. Ferreira / Communications Director: Matthew Robbins Design |Artfool| / Photographer: Fred Marcus / Florist: Matthew Robbins Design Artfool / Hair stylist & Make-up artists: NY Wedding Makeup ~ Claudia and Maureen Pedela / Ceremony Music: Curtis Music & Entertainment / Complete Music & Entertainment Planning Services, For party: NYC Swing and 52nd Street / Limousine & Transportation: EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services / Dress Designer: Monique Lhuillier from Mark Ingram / Ballet Flats from French Sole / Fur Wrap from Krizia / Tuxedo: Tom Ford / Catering: Tribeca Rooftop / Cake: Audrey’s Fine Goods

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Post tags: Artfool, Chuppah, Claudia Pedela, fred marcus, Jewish, Love In Progress, Manhattan, Matthew Robbins, Maureen Pedela, Tribeca Rooftop
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Cinematography

Connectictut Wedding with Grace and Elegance, IV

Abby Larson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:29:47 +0000

Thank you so, SO much to Lyndsey Hamilton for sending us today’s absolutely gorgeous wedding. And to all of the other vendors involved…Jake McBride of the fabulous Christian Oth Studios and Matthew Robbins of Artfool…you are so inspiring to all of us.

Now for the real treat! The jump-out-of-your-chair gorgeous reception!

Don’t forget to enter the Weekend Inspiration Board contest (you still have 2 hours) where we will turn one of your designs into reality! We’re going to document the whole thing on Backstage next week, then show you the finished product right here on the main page.

Oh and if you guys are looking for a FAB photographer to shoot your day, head on over to Snippet and Ink where A Bryan Photo is gifting one lucky reader a free e-session!

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Post tags: Artfool, Christian Oth, Connecticut, Jake McBride, Litchfield, Lyndsey Hamilton, Matthew Robbins, White Flower Farms
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

Connectictut Wedding with Grace and Elegance, III

Abby Larson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:47:33 +0000

Within our Little Black Book, there are groups of vendors that tend to work together on some of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever seen. Whether it’s that they just luck out with great clients or they simply work beautifully together, the three vendors that helped to build this affair are simply genius.

Lyndsey Hamilton is the fabulous planner behind the day, Matthew Robbins of Artfool is the designer and florist responsible for the pure gorgeousness and Jake McBride of Christian Oth Studios is the photographer responsible for the perfect photographs…love, love, love.

More to come in just a flash! Oh and see those perfect purple arrangements on the table above…well imagine that as a kicking off point for the unbelievably beautiful reception!

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Post tags: Artfool, Christian Oth, Connecticut, Jake McBride, Litchfield, Lyndsey Hamilton, Matthew Robbins, White Flower Farms
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

Connectictut Wedding with Grace and Elegance, II

Abby Larson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:10:42 +0000

Lyndsey Hamilton is the ridiculously talented planner behind today’s first real wedding. She collaborated with some of my all time favorite vendors, including florist and event designer Matthew Robbins of Artfool and photographer Jake McBride for Christian Oth, to pull together a wedding that is as timeless as it is chic, as elegant as it is personal.

The wedding was held at the bride’s father’s Flower Farm (wow) and set the backdrop for Matthew Robbins to work his magic. It seems that every detail just flowed so effortlessly into the next, with a casual elegance and a formal flair that is completely and totally beautiful.

And as usual, the photos that Jake McBride for Christian Oth Studio shot, have left my heart a flutter. They are simply stunning. We have so much more to come from this beautiful affair including an incredible pop of color in the reception decor. Big time gorgeous.

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Post tags: Artfool, Christian Oth, Connecticut, Jake McBride, Litchfield, Lyndsey Hamilton, Matthew Robbins, White Flower Farms
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

Connectictut Wedding with Grace and Elegance

Abby Larson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:02:57 +0000

We are back from a whirlwind weekend in Aspen, where we attended one of my dear friend’s RIDICULOUSLY gorgeous wedding. Seriously one of the prettiest weddings I’ve ever seen (we’ll have more details on Backstage when it launches this week). It was a much needed vaca and has left me totally invigorated and excited to get back to SMP.

And the wedding that we are featuring today is the perfect way to kick off the week…filled to the brim with elegance and style. Plus, the affair was a orchestrated by a bevy of SMP’s Little Black Book Vendors which always makes me really happy. The AMAZING Lyndsey Hamilton planned the entire wedding, while Matthew Robbins of Artfool did the florals and event design and Jake McBride for Christian Oth photographed the story. It’s a lesson in perfection…despite nature’s imperfections!

From the lovely, lovely Lyndsey Hamilton…

White Flower Farm is owned by the bride’s father, Eliot Wadsworth. WFF is a world-famous flower farm that grows and exports rare and exotic flowers. The farm also raises livestock. The caterer, Marcey Brownstein, actually used the farm raised beef for the reception meal!

We worked with Eve from the beginning of the planning: hiring all the vendors, orchestrating the details and coordination, and executing the production of the wedding day. The ceremony took place at Litchfield Congregation Church, then guests returned to the farm for the tented reception. The bride wore Vera Wang and then changed into a party dress. The bridesmaids also wore Vera Wang and their dresses were altered to a short version of the original design.

We have so much more to come and if you haven’t already designed your inspiration board for our Weekend Challenge, you have until 5PM today! We will announce the winner tomorrow!

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Post tags: Artfool, Christian Oth, Connecticut, Jake McBride, Litchfield, Lyndsey Hamilton, Matthew Robbins, White Flower Farms
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

Real Wedding: Derek and Carianne, III

Abby Larson — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:10:12 +0000

Thank you so very much to Dave Robbins for sending over this looooovely affair! The photographs are absolutely perfect and give us such a clear window into just how beautiful the day was. And, thank you to Matthew Robbins for designing such a ridiculously perfect day that has inspired us all!

There is something so lush and romantic about this wedding. The deep purple linens, the approachable but incredibly chic floral design, the contemporary chargers. Every detail just lends itself to beauty. And I love that!

We have TONS more to come today, so stay tuned!

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Post tags: Artfool, Dave Robbins, Derek and Carianne, Purple
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

Real Wedding: Derek and Carianne, II

Abby Larson — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:00:48 +0000

Loving today’s real wedding shot by Dave Robbins. There is something so organically beautiful about the style, from the perfect flowers and design crafted by Artfool to the simply elegant bride and groom. It’s a little bit traditional, a little bit contemporary, with whispers of pure chic threaded through every element…

A couple of fun tidbits…the couple was all about luxury and a touch of whimsy. They opted for a “cheese” cake, stacked with gourmet cheeses from around the world. And, to take things one step further, they had Joan Jett serenade them!

More to come from the fabulous Dave Robbins!

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Post tags: Artfool, Dave Robbins, Derek and Carianne, Joan Jett, Mathew Robbins, Purple
Post categories: Traditional Elegance

Real Wedding: Derek and Carianne

Abby Larson — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:51:07 +0000

This wedding is stunning. Bottom line. Although I am not usually a huge fan of purple (thanks to my BFF Katie who loved purple so much when we were kids, I honestly thought she would wear a purple wedding dress)…but this, well, this is purple perfection.

Shot by the amazingly talented Dave Robbins, the affair is all about romance and pure beauty. The flowers were crafted by one of our all time favorite designers, Matthew Robins of Artfool and as usual, his work is flawless. We have a lot more to come from this affair, so stay tuned!

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Post tags: Artfool, Dave Robbins, Derek and Carianne, Mathew Robbins, Purple
Post categories: Traditional Elegance, Wedding Flowers