We selected the beautiful and breathtaking Winvian property in Morris, CT to be the site of our wedding on June 11, 2011.

The style of our wedding was whimsical, romantic, and with a touch of elegance. We couldn’t have asked for a more talented team of vendors to help craft our perfect wedding.

Our florist did an amazing job of using flowers that were in season and local to the surroundings. The centerpieces were all unique works of art that mirrored our color palette and became a great conversation piece for our guests

Our wedding cake was the best cake we ever ate.  It was a chocolate cake with hazelnut and raspberry filling with handcrafted edible orchids running down the side of the cake.

The chef at the Winvian made a fabulous selection of using organic and seasonal ingredients form their garden to create wonderful food for our guests.

The color palette for the wedding was to use earth tones colors with bursts of yellow, blue and purple to compliment the rustic charm of the Gordon Brown House. We added pin spot lighting to the tables, up lighting to the barn house to attain a romantic mood.

We had so many wonderful moments from of our wedding. One moment was hearing the raindrops against the roof of the tent during the exchange our vows. The sound was so peaceful and calming to us. Another favorite moment was our first dance to Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion’s “The Prayer.”

Our wedding day was filled with love, unity and spirituality. Above all, we could not have got married without the support and love from both our family and friends. For that we are truly thankful and blessed.

Floral Design: Datura – A Modern Garden / Photography: JAGstudios / Venue: Winvian / Wedding Cake: City Cakes / Invitation Design: An Invitation Studio / Band: Franklin Wayne Music / Lighting & Sound: Rob Alberti / Table Setting: Party Rental Ltd. / Transportation: Gateway Limos / Party Favors: Sara Beth Kitchen / Tuxedos: J. Lindeberg / Tuxedo Shirts: Valentino & Hugo Boss / Bow Tie: Paul Smith & DunCan Quinn / Shoes: Calvin Klein / Make Up: Diego Salazar / Hair: Kanna Masatani / Wedding Ring: David Yurman & Family Heirloom / Cufflinks: Swarovski

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Post categories: Contemporary, Little Black Book Blog

Sarah Pease, owner and principal planner at Brilliant Event Planning, recently told us that they’ve started doing something kind of new … Proposal Planning! SO cool!  How can we get the word out there to the guys who want to do something really special, but don’t know how to pull it off ? What better source of inspiration and planning tools than an event designer and planner!

Here’s the story from Sarah about what went into planning Shawn’s New Year’s Eve Proposal to Neelon …

It was a rainy, slushy New Years Eve in the Big Apple. Shawn and Neelon had traveled half way across the country to celebrate 2010 with friends. After a lively dinner (and a few shots of liquid courage for Shawn), they headed to the top floor of The Standard Hotel NYC for a VIP party. Little did Neelon know, from the moment they touched down in NYC until the clock struck midnight, everything had been meticulously planned.

Shawn contacted us back in November and challenged us to create the perfect New Years Eve marriage proposal. He shared photos and stories to give us a better idea of what a perfect proposal would look like to Neelon. Together, we developed a concept of “A Little Piece of Heaven in NYC” with a color palette of pure white, mountains of candles and a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline. After visiting potential venues and exploring various design elements, not to mention navigating tricky New Years Eve holiday plans, we settled on a master suite at the brand new, exclusive Standard Hotel in New York City’s Meatpacking District.

On New Year’s Eve, Shawn and Neelon were sipping cocktails on the top floor of the Standard Hotel when a cocktail waitress tapped them on the shoulder and led them to a “VIP party.” On the elevator, Shawn and Neelon chatted about their trip and plans for New Year’s Day. As they stepped off the elevator, the soft sounds of a harp drew them towards the master suite. “What’s all this?” asked Neelon as they opened the door.

A harpist serenaded the couple as Shawn got down on one knee to ask the most important question of his life.

Inside, it was truly Heaven in NYC. Hundreds of pristine white blooms filled the room, from playful daisies and tulips to elegant roses. Over 300 votive candles, along with a floor-to-ceiling, 180-degree view of the New York City skyline, glittered in the final moments of the year.

And at the stroke of midnight, Neelon said “Yes”. Brilliant.

Sarah goes on to explain … this is a totally NEW service we are offering at Brilliant Event Planning and it’s become extremely popular here in New York City. Since it’s something new and groundbreaking, we wanted to share it with all your readers!

So … if you know of anyone who’s just about to pop the question, but is trying to figure out the perfect way to do it … be sure and let them know about this new service at Brilliant Event Planning!! 

Flowers: Rountree Flowers, Event Planning & Design: Brilliant Event Planning, Photography: Zlatko Batistich Photography, Venue: The Standard Hotel, New York, Harp: Marge Fitts

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Post tags: Brilliant Event Planning, Harp, Marge Fitts, New Year's Eve, Proposal Story, Rountree Flowers, The Standard Hotel NYC, Zlatko Batistich Photography
Post categories: Centerpieces, Little Black Book Blog, Wedding Planners & Designers

The Story From Katrina and Andrew, Sedona Bride:

Tara and Micah are both anthropologists and share a love of Morocco. That proved to be the inspiration for their magnificent wedding décor. A semi-traditional Jewish ceremony was held underneath an Aspen-wood chuppah. Decorative etched and colored glass votives with palm leaves adorned the cocktail tables and fireplace. Brilliantly colored Moroccan style sock lamps hung on the perimeter of the cocktail hour terrace. Metal Moroccan lanterns added warmth and ambience to the already beautiful space. A signature engagement book with images taken by Sedona Bride was proudly displayed. Table centerpieces consisted of decorative lamps, colored-glass votives, spices, citrus fruits and flowers typical of Morocco, all sprinkled liberally around the center … and uniquely shaped perfume bottles with elaborate cork tops. Tables were named after cities in Morocco (Rabat, Marrakesh, Merzouga,etc.). Their guests favors were stunning traditional Moroccan perfume bottles. All of the fabulous décor and florals were designed by Events by Showstoppers. The cake … oooh the cake … details were made by pressing an eastern fabric textile pattern stamp onto soft cake fondant, and then hand-painted with edible cake paint. The cake was enveloped in a Moroccan-style tent/canopy.

Sedona Bride Photography: Tara and Micah, Part I

Wedding and Celebration were held at  L’Auberge de Sedona this past spring.

Sedona Bride Photography: Tara and Micah, Part II

Tara and Micah were married on May 18th, 2008. Family and friends came to Sedona from literally all over the world. Because Tara has spent so much time in Morocco, the cocktail hour and reception followed an amazing Moroccan theme. Just stepping into the reception area was like entering a new world, with amazing and vibrant colors! The fabulous Liz Margin worked her magic on the makeup. Andrea Blaut made the **amazing** Moroccan style cake. Jim, Ken, and their team at Events by Showstoppers made the chuppah for the ceremony, and orchestrated the fabulous Moroccan themed floral and decor for the cocktail hour and reception.

Sedona Bride Photography: Tara and Micah, Part III

Sedona Bride Photography: Tara and Micah, Part IV

Sedona Bride Photography: Tara and Micah, Part V

Remember that I said, “jaw-droppingly beautiful”? Look at this cake …

… hand-painted by Andrea at Sedona Cake Couture.

Events by Showstoppers lived up to their name at Tara & Micah’s wedding reception!

Sedona Bride Photography: Tara and Micah, Part VI

How great is this wedding!

Thank you Katrina and Andrew for sharing these magnificent photos with us! For more Sedona Bride weddings, head on over to their website and blog.

Here are a few more of their stunning weddings!

(And remember, lots of our weddings are posted in a series … so be sure to check the ‘Related’ links right underneath the titles.)

Cathedral Rock Wedding

Sedona Bride Wedding: Pink Week

India Inspired Wedding

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Post tags: Arizona, Events by Showstoppers, Harp, L'Auberge de Sedona, Moroccan Inspired, Rose Petals, Sedona, Sedona Bride, Sedona Cake Couture
Post categories: Little Black Book Blog