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		<title>Upper Westside Manhattan Wedding from Readyluck</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have all gone BANANAS over this new take on a nautical wedding. Seen through the lens of Jonathan Hanson for Readyluck, we&#8217;re loving the classic wedding mixed with the perfect blend of seafaring deets to make it more than worthy of it&#8217;s waterside locale. Something totally new for this water-loving blogger to obsess over. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have all gone BANANAS over this new take on a nautical wedding. Seen through the lens of Jonathan Hanson for <a href="http://readyluck.com/" target="_blank">Readyluck</a>, we&#8217;re loving the classic wedding mixed with the perfect blend of seafaring deets to make it more than worthy of it&#8217;s waterside locale. Something totally new for this water-loving blogger to obsess over. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6702" target="_blank">Join me in the gallery and help me obsess, will you?</a></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-66744" class="smp-iboard" title="New York City Wedding" src="http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1328028510.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p><em>After eleven months of bliss Marc and I decided to go on vacation to my favorite vacation spot growing up &#8211; Hawaii. On the second day of our trip Marc told me he had booked a photographer to take professional photos to satisfy my mom who was always complaining that she didn’t have any (I hate taking pictures!). We went down to the beach to meet with the photographer and had a blast being silly and posing for forty five minutes. When we were done the photographer said goodbye and Marc escorted me to a private hut on the beach. There were yellow rose petals on the sand leading to the dinner table set for two. There were menus with our names on them with all of my favorite foods listed. As soon as we were fully in the hut Marc got down on one knee and tried to recite something he had written earlier but ended up getting out the words “will you marry me.” We both were crying with joy and embraced for what felt like a few hours but in reality was only a few minutes. The photographer returned to our watery faces for some shots after the monumental moment. We then enjoyed a delicious private feast on the beach in Kauai! At the end of the evening we returned to our hotel room covered in roses and on the bed roses in the shape of a huge heart.</em></p>
<p><em>Marc and I immediately bonded over our love of food. Marc graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and owns and runs his own catering company. Marc spends his time planning and executing other people’s parties. He was so excited to finally be able to plan his own! </em></p>
<p><em>We had a vision of getting married by the water – we find the water to have a very calming and romantic presence. I have lived on the upper west side of Manhattan for the last five years and loved sunny days eating and drinking at the boat basin on 79th Street. After ruling out a few places due to number constraints and overall feel I walked Marc over to the Boat Basin thinking it could be a great venue for us if his company would be allowed to cater there. As luck would have it they allowed him to cater and the date they had available was perfect for us! </em></p>
<p><em>In five months we were able to put it all together and our reality wedding was better than all of my dreams. It was an amazingly sunny, 62 degree day in the midst of fall in NYC. Marc and I didn’t do the big wedding party – as it was too much of a hassle and we didn’t want to tell our most loved ones what they could and couldn’t wear. His brother was his best man and my best friend was by my side all day and night. Our attire on the invitations read “Cocktail wear with a nautical flare” Our vision was since this was a boat basin it should have a nautical feel. My maid of honor wore red, while my mother wore navy. We had a life ring made with our names and the date for people to pose with as they entered the ceremony to give it a feel of a forced cruise entrance photo.</em></p>
<p><em>The food was really at the heart of the party. We were very focused on having fun delicious food that everyone could enjoy. Our cocktail hour included a raw bar as well as passed micro lobster rolls, kobe beef sliders, mini fish tacos, tuna ceviche, pecking duck crepes, Panko chicken frites, and Vietnamese summer rolls. We had two signature drinks passed which were the drinks we enjoyed on our first date – dark and stormy and mojitos. Our meal at dinner was served family style since we really wanted everyone to be able to try everything and experience an interactive dining experience. Each table was served two different salads as an appetizer. For the main course we chose braised beef short ribs with macaroni and cheese and glazed heirloom carrots as well as seared ahi tuna with Himalayan red rice over a roasted wild mushrooms and endamame. </em></p>
<p><em>Dessert was very important to me – as my sweet tooth is very well known by everyone who has ever met me! My favorite cookies were layered rainbow cookies. I asked Marc if we could make a cake out of these cookies and before I knew it we had ordered two sheet trays of the cake, then cut them into cookie bites, layered them to resemble a cake and vwhala! Our cake cutting was so fun! Marc took a cookie off the pile and we shared our first one. Immediately following was a free for all of everyone just taking a cookie off the pile that resembled a cake. They were so moist and delicious – the best rainbow cookies I have ever tasted! We had a dessert table filled with all of my other favorites: micro ice cream sandwiches, banana pudding, lemon glazed cake doughnuts, peanut butter mouse pretzel cups, pistachio, chocolate orange, and almond biscotti’s, and assorted fruit. </em></p>
<p><em>The ceremony took place under a Chuppah that has been in Marc’s family for over 100 years. It was from Marc’s Great, Great Grandmother who started her own temple in Montreal. Music was very important to us as well. The song we exited the ceremony to was hakuna matata from the lion king. Our first dance was to our favorite song “give into me” sung as a duet.</em></p>
<p><em>The wedding day as a whole was point blank the best day of our lives. A very vivid memory is Marc and I getting ready. We both got ready in our apartment with Dori, the maid of honor. Dori had the job of keeping us separated so that we would not see each other before the grand reveal for the cameras. While Dori was helping Marc with his bowtie in the other room I was standing nervously alone in the dining room. All of a sudden Marc screamed “Erica” to which I replied “Yes?” &#8211; then he said “I love you.” In that moment my anxiety and fear disappeared and I became overwhelmed with joy with the reminder of what this day was about; committing to spend the rest of our lives as best friends together forever.</em></p>
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<p>Photographer: Jonathan Hanson, <a href="http://readyluck.com/" target="_blank">ReadyLuck</a> / Videographer: <a href="http://www.dreamimagesrlmp.com" target="_blank">Bruce Cullen</a> / Floral Designer: Banchet Jaigla of <a href="http://www.banchetflowers.com" target="_blank">Banchet Flowers</a> / Event Design &amp; Planning: <a href="http://www.onthemarcevents.com" target="_blank">On The Marc Events</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.sparkgroupllc.com" target="_blank">The Spark Group</a> / Makeup: <a href="http://www.jgmakeup.com" target="_blank">Jackie Gomez</a> / Caterer: <a href="http://www.onthemarcevents.com" target="_blank">On The Marc Events</a> / Cake &amp; Desserts: <a href="http://www.onthemarcevents.com" target="_blank">On The Marc Events</a> / Wedding Gown Designer: <a href="http://moniquelhuillier.com/" target="_blank">Monique Lhuillier</a> / Band: <a href="http://www.mariannebennett.com" target="_blank">Marianne Bennet</a>t / Venue: <a href="http://boatbasincafe.com/" target="_blank">The West 79th Street Boat Basin Café</a></p>
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		<title>Peaks Island Wedding from Maine Seasons Events + Andrew Davis Photography</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re hearing it here first: Maine is THE place to have the most amazing nautical wedding. And Maine Seasons Events does a fabulous job designing them. We&#8217;ve seen so many great fêtes from the company (like this peachy keen soiree or this organic and moody affair) and though they are all completely different, they are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re hearing it here first: Maine is THE place to have the most amazing nautical wedding. And <a href="http://www.maineseasonsevents.com/" target="_blank">Maine Seasons Events</a> does a fabulous job designing them. We&#8217;ve seen so many great fêtes from the company (like this <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/07/27/gilsland-farm-wedding-by-maine-seasons-events/" target="_blank">peachy keen soiree</a> or this <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/09/22/malden-island-wedding-from-maine-seasons-events-jenny-moloney/" target="_blank">organic and moody affair</a>) and though they are all completely different, they are all completely fab. Like this Peaks Island wedding, captured by <a href="http://www.andrewdavisphotography.com/" target="_blank">Andrew Davis Photography</a>. Perfectly chic, perfectly nautical, perfectly brilliant. We just can&#8217;t get enough. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6386" target="_blank">Luckily, there is a full image gallery for us to keep dreaming away the day!</a></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-62307" class="smp-iboard" title="Maine Island Wedding" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1325868895.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-62308" class="smp-iboard" title="Maine Island Wedding 2" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1325869076.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-62314" class="smp-iboard" title="Maine Island Wedding 3" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1325869902.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-62316" class="smp-iboard" title="Maine Island Wedding 4" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1325869974.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-62317" class="smp-iboard" title="Maine Island Wedding 5" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1325870095.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img id="smp-board-62321" class="smp-iboard" title="Maine Island Wedding 6" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1325870439.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p><em>An island wedding in Maine is a feat to plan in itself, but when it happens on the same weekend that Hurricane Irene blows into town, well that is another story entirely!</em></p>
<p><em> Rachel and Jon chose to be married on Peaks Island, Maine and contacted Maine Seasons Events for design and planning for their island event.  Many factors have to be considered for an island wedding, not only getting all guests onto and off the island, but transporting staff, food, beverages, ice, flowers, linens, rentals, and décor have to be planned for, factoring in ferry schedules, and land transportation on the island side. </em></p>
<p><em>Rachel and Jon live in Philadelphia, but adore the coast of Maine, where Rachel grew up. The two were married on Peaks Island at Trefethen Evergreen Improvement Association (TEIA). Originally built in 1912, TEIA is a lovely wooden boathouse with a large maple floor once considered to be “the best dance floor this side of Boston.” The couple wanted their wedding to be whimsical, rustic, fun, and chock full of Maine flavor. They also wanted the entire day to be a celebration of their incredible friends and families. Guests arrived by sea after taking a cruise through Casco Bay on &#8220;The Islander” ferry.</em></p>
<p><em>Maine Seasons Events created a design that reflected the natural feel of the coast of Maine, while being conscious about reusing or recycling as many of the design elements as possible.  Lanterns,  recycled glass votive holders and driftwood, mussel shells and rocks sensitively gathered over the winter after storms were worked into the table design, all atop custom made  blue ticking fabric runners and sand colored linens. Nautical monkey fist knots were used as table number holders and hand cut place cards were pinned on authentic depth charts of the area.   The bride designed the wedding stationery and each envelope was lined with a hand cut tide chart map in the color palette and tied with yellow and white twine. Her family gathered driftwood and shells for the tables and the bridesmaids got together before the wedding for an evening of wine and flower picking at organic Little River Flower Farm. The ceremony music was provided by the couples wonderfully talented cellist friend Nick Ogawa of Takenobu.</em></p>
<p><em>The food combined seasonal, sustainable Maine ingredients with Greek inspired flavors to honor Rachel&#8217;s Greek heritage. The caterer, 111 Maine, took the time to learn some of Rachel&#8217;s grandmother&#8217;s recipes to share with guests. After dinner, guests participated in Greek dances they had learned at the rehearsal dinner the night before with a Greek dancing instructor.  The signature cocktails&#8211; &#8220;Dark &amp; Stormies&#8221; for him, &#8220;The Honey Badger&#8221; for her&#8211; incorporated local Maine Green Bee soda, sweetened with Maine wildflower honey. A variety of Maine craft beers were also enjoyed by guests. For favors, guests left with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Old World Gourmet Deli, Rachel&#8217;s favorite childhood treat.</em></p>
<p><em>Hurricane Irene held off just long enough for guests to enjoy the outdoor ceremony and evening reception overlooking the bay, and Irene&#8217;s gift was an incredible Maine sunset almost too vibrant to be real.</em></p>
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<p>Photography: <a href="http://www.andrewdavisphotography.com" target="_blank">Andrew Davis Photography</a> / Location: <a href="http://www.teiaclub.org" target="_blank">Trefelen Evergreen Improvement Association</a> / Design and Planning: <a href="http://www.maineseasonsevents.com" target="_blank">Maine Seasons Events</a> / Flowers: <a href="http://www.littleriverflowerfarm.com" target="_blank">Little River Flower Farm</a> / Catering: <a href="http://www.111maine.com" target="_blank">111 Maine Catering</a> / Ceremony music: Nick Ogawa, Takenobu / Reception music: DJ Bob Wilson / Bride&#8217;s Dress: <a href="http://moniquelhuillier.com/" target="_blank">Monique Lhullier</a> / Bridesmaids: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Groom&#8217;s Suit: <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a> / Boat Transportation: <a href="http://www.portlanddiscovery.com" target="_blank">Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours</a> / Ferry transportation: <a href="http://www.cascobaylines.com" target="_blank">Casco Bay Lines</a> / Car service: <a href="http://www.mainelimo.com" target="_blank">Maine Limousine</a> / Hair styling: Voila Day Spa / Save the dates: <a href="http://www.scrappigeon.com" target="_blank">Anela Selkowitz</a></p>
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		<title>Name Change Party by Hi, Friend Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This just might be the most GENIUS idea in the history of party planning. One who&#8217;s bandwagon I so need to jump on and I&#8217;m pretty sure I&#8217;m not the only one. This goes out to all you married ladies who have yet to change your name. Why not go big and make an event [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This just might be the most GENIUS idea in the history of party planning. One who&#8217;s bandwagon I so need to jump on and I&#8217;m pretty sure I&#8217;m not the only one. This goes out to all you married ladies who have yet to change your name. Why not go big and make an event of it? Crafted by <a href="http://hifrienddesign.com" target="_blank">Hi, Friend Design</a> with the perfect photography by <a href="http://lisateso.com" target="_blank">Lisa Teso</a> to accompany all the fabulous details, this is such a lovely way to take the plunge into moniker changing. Friends, family, a backyard shindig and a ceremony to make it official.  <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6019" target="_blank">See it all here!</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">From <a href="http://lisateso.com" target="_blank">Lisa Teso Photography</a>&#8230;<em>Two creative girls and one problem &#8211; Finding a special way to change their last names.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>A few months ago, Jennifer Mele, co-owner of Hi, Friend Design in Portland, Ore. found herself in a pickle  - following her wedding in 2009 she still hadn’t found the time to change her name. That night a plot was hatched with a fellow co-worker who was also facing the same predicament. Looking for a meaningful way to officially change their last names and also a reason to throw a fabulous party, the two decided to surprise their husbands with a fun summer ceremony. With the help of friends, family and local event vendors, the Maiden Voyage was born and two unsuspecting husbands had the surprise of the summer as their wives finally took the plunge at a summer backyard ceremony. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>A few details to help you follow along&#8230;When the husbands returned home from golfing they were met with glasses of their favorite whiskey and outfits for the night ahead. The nautical theme (Maiden Voyage, get it?!) could be seen throughout the event – from the music, to the ceremony, to the yellow/blue color motif. Small detailed touches were everywhere including: Customized wine labels on the wine bottles and mini bottles of champagne, cupcakes baked by Jennifer herself in husbands’ two favorite flavors, black and white photos of the two couples from their wedding days, a photo booth with nautical themed props, Enlarged copies of their new licenses for guests to sign with their well-wishes, the officiant was the same gentleman that married Jennifer to her husband Steve in 2009 – he focused on the meaning of a name and the importance of taking on someone else’s name for your life. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the girls grabbing iPads from their “maids of honor” and officially changing their names on Facebook.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Invitations: <a href="http://hifrienddesign.com" target="_blank">Hi, Friend Design</a> / Photography: <a href="http://lisateso.com" target="_blank">Lisa Teso Photography</a> / Photo Stylist: Kimberly Brandt of <a href="http://billededesign.com/" target="_blank">Billede Design</a> / Wives’  Attire: <a href="http://www.bcbg.com" target="_blank">BCBG</a> / Husbands’ Shirts: <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/" target="_blank">Banana Republic</a><em><br />
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		<dc:creator>Dawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There isn&#8217;t anything better than some lovely nuptials to brighten your workday and this uber-charming Cape Cod affair is sure to do just that and then some with a big bundle of cheery goodness, including a sunny yellow and blue color palette, some fabulous nautical touches and one seriously adorable bride and groom.  And the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">There isn&#8217;t anything better than some lovely nuptials to brighten your workday and this uber-charming Cape Cod affair is sure to do just that and then some with a big bundle of cheery goodness, including a sunny yellow and blue color palette, some fabulous nautical touches and one seriously adorable bride and groom.  And the grin-inducing pretty doesn&#8217;t stop there&#8230; take one look at those beautiful DIY florals and the breathtaking images from <a href="http://www.laurenmethia.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Methia Photography</a> and you&#8217;re sure to be smiling for hours.  Yes, this is one seriously happy day simply brimming with lovely, so be sure to <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/5494" target="_blank">join me in the gallery for even more!</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">From <a href="http://www.laurenmethia.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Methia Photography</a>&#8230;<em> Eliza and Rob planned their Cape Cod nautical, yet classy wedding from Manhattan where they live. Eliza&#8217;s grandparents live in Brewster, MA making it an easy choice for Eliza who grew up visiting Cape Cod from the Boston area. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Given the couple live in NYC, my first meeting with them was on their big day. Just from speaking with Eliza on the phone I knew she was as sweet as she was in person! Their wedding was on the smaller scale of around 90 guests giving it a more intimate feel with close family and friends only present. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Eliza and Rob were a pleasure to work with &#8211; so easy going, relaxed and happy!  It was easy to see why they chose the type of wedding that they did &#8211; casual yet sophisticated. Some details that I love about their wedding &#8211; Eliza wore a vintage necklace that was worn by her mother, grandmother and I believe great-grandmother and their cake topper has been passed down several generations through all happily married couples! </em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.laurenmethia.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Methia Photography</a> / Wedding Venue: <a href="http://www.oceanedge.com/" target="_blank">Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Course</a> / Band: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/smokinjackets" target="_blank">Smoking Jackets</a> / Flowers: Mother of the Bride / Baker: <a href="http://www.thecasualgourmet.com/" target="_blank">The Casual Gourmet</a> / Hair: Friends of the Bride, Jui Martinez + Rita Duggan / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/" target="_blank">Priscilla of Boston</a> / Men&#8217;s Ties: <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com" target="_blank">Vineyard Vines</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Navy blue and pink just might be my new favorite color combination, so when I see it wrapped up in a preppy chic New England stunner like this one, I am instantly smitten.  And it&#8217;s not just the color palette that has me grinning from ear to ear.  No, this soiree is one gorgeous detail after another and with a stunning Rhode Island location, adorable bridesmaid dresses and a bow tied groom, I can think of no better way to jump start this lovely holiday weekend than surrounded by all of this nautical goodness.  Lucky for us, <a href="http://www.miacampopiano.com/" target="_blank">Mia Campopiano Photography</a> was there to capture every last ounce of pretty, so be sure to <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/4900" target="_blank">join me in the gallery for even more!</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">From the Bride&#8230;<em> Because money is tight for everyone, I had to take our budget, stretch it and work twice as hard to make my dream wedding come true. I had flowers added to my bouquet and arrangements from the horse barn that I have spent the past 23 years of my life riding at, we opted for cupcakes instead of a traditional 5-tier cake, we drove ourselves to the reception in my mother&#8217;s car, and I borrowed a $6,000 bracelet from the town&#8217;s jeweler. We went with a brunch reception instead of a sit down 5-course dinner, which made sense for us because brunch food is our favorite. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Even though this wedding wasn&#8217;t your &#8220;traditional&#8221; wedding, it was absolutely perfect for us! We had Dark &#8216;n Stormys, Mimosas, and Bloody Mary signature drinks during our cocktail hour. We had amazing brunch food ranging from an omelet station to a ham carving station. Everyone spent the entire day laughing, dancing, and crying happy tears. Our love story started in high school 10+ years ago, and you can see in our pictures that it only gets stronger as time goes on. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>I have been going to Block Island for the past 20 years since I was the flower girl in my aunt and uncle&#8217;s wedding, and I have always known that this was where I was going to get married. Luckily for me, Mike also adores Block Island and has been coming with my family and I every summer for the past 7 years.<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;">Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.miacampopiano.com/" target="_blank">Mia Campopiano Photography</a> / Flowers: <a href="http://www.FlowersAsMedicine.com" target="_blank">Flore Fine Flowers</a> / Wedding Ceremony Location: St. Andrew&#8217;s Catholic Church / Wedding Reception Location: <a href="http://www.springhousehotel.com/" target="_blank">Spring House Hotel</a> / Wedding Invitations: The Bride / Bride&#8217;s Shoes: <a href="http://ninashoes.com/" target="_blank">Nina Shoes</a> / Bridesmaid Dresses: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Groom + Groomsmen Ties: <a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/" target="_blank">Brooks Brothers</a> / Groom&#8217;s Suit: <a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/" target="_blank">Calvin Klein</a> / Cupcakes: <a href="http://thebakeryboutiqueri.com/" target="_blank">The Bakery Boutique</a> / DJ: <a href="http://www.islandweddingdj.com/wst_page2.html" target="_blank">The Island Entertainer, Marc Scortino</a> / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://www.verawang.com/" target="_blank">Vera Wang</a><em> / </em>Bride&#8217;s Bracelet: Ila Manner of <a href="http://blockislandgolddiggers.com/" target="_blank">Golddiggers</a> / Hair &amp; Makeup: Beth Roy of <a href="http://www.riccissalon.com/salon_spa.html" target="_blank">Ricci&#8217;s Salon</a> (Newtown, CT)</p>
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		<title>Cape Cod Museum of Art Wedding from Meghann Gregory Photography</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mallory</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The five simple words &#8220;a wedding on the cape&#8221; evoke such a classic image for so many people. Bridesmaids all lined up in chic, navy blue dresses. Groomsmen donning plaid ties. Green grass, blue ocean, and white pearls. Well, this Cape Cod Museum of Art affair features all those lovely details, plus so much more, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The five simple words &#8220;a wedding on the cape&#8221; evoke such a classic image for so many people. Bridesmaids all lined up in chic, navy blue dresses. Groomsmen donning plaid ties. Green grass, blue ocean, and white pearls. Well, this <a href="http://www.ccmoa.org/" target="_blank">Cape Cod Museum of Art</a> affair features all those lovely details, plus so much more, and all I can do is swoon. Swoon over the adorable couple, dressed perfectly Cape Chic, swoon over the beyond darling flowers, swoon over the subtle hint of baseball. Thanks to <a href="http://www.meghanngregory.com/" target="_blank">Meghann Gregory Photography</a>, we all get to swoon the whole day away here, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/4425" target="_blank">and then in the gallery for even more</a>. Tell your boss I&#8217;m sorry for the distraction!</p>
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<p style="text-align: right;">That fabulous cake (&amp; all the catering!) courtesy of <a href="http://thecasualgourmet.com/" target="_blank">The Casual Gourmet</a>.</p>
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<p><em>Matt and I share a love of sports and, quite appropriately, met when we signed up for the same local softball team.  Matt had a few friends on the team and at our first practice he jokingly asked as they walked to the field “Ready to meet our future wives?”  Those same friends served as groomsmen and toasted us on our wedding day two years later.</em></p>
<p><em>Since all of my family and college friends live nearly 1000 miles away (some of Matt’s friends even farther!) and we knew that they would be making the trip somewhat of a vacation, we decided on a semi-destination wedding on the Cape about an hour and a half from where we live in Boston.  After coming across the Cape Cod Museum of Art, I immediately contacted the events coordinator to arrange a visit and we never looked anywhere else.  From the picturesque New England-style building and large front lawn (perfect for an outdoor ceremony) to the wonderful art throughout the galleries and charming sculpture garden (ideal for early evening cocktails), we loved every bit of it.</em></p>
<p><em>Throughout the wedding planning process, our main focus was reflecting ourselves in the details – and having as much fun as possible with our guests!   Our style concept was Cape preppiness (chic navy dresses, charcoal gray suits, and cool plaid ties) with a Southern twist to reflect my upbringing (lots of pearls and mason jars).   I initially wanted to serve mint juleps as a nod to the Kentucky Derby held in my hometown of Louisville, but since they are an acquired taste we decided on delicious Firefly iced tea vodka cocktails instead.   We included the mint julep idea in other ways by using sprigs of mint for the groomsmen and fathers&#8217; boutonnieres and having bourbon as one of the bar selections.  My mother and sister made pralines from scratch and I serendipitously found mint julep flavored taffy so both treats were tied with twine and given to our guests as favors.</em></p>
<p><em>We also incorporated a subtle baseball theme since many of our early dates involved attending or watching Red Sox games and our engagement photos were shot at Fenway Park. We used the beautiful theme song from Field of Dreams (aptly titled “The Place Where Dreams Come True”) as our prelude and “Dirty Water”, the song played after every Red Sox home win, was the perfect recessional to kick off the festivities.  And being an ice cream lover, one of my favorite details was serving Hoodsie cups as a late night snack; naturally, it’s the local brand served at Sox games!</em></p>
<p><em>We were extremely fortunate to work with some fantastic vendors who helped bring together our vision.  The Casual Gourmet is widely regarded as the best on the Cape and helped us create a fantastic menu with the best wedding food we’ve ever had.  Our florist, Designer’s Touch in Brewster, was an easy choice since the event coordinator at the museum is one of the co-owners and such a doll!  I opted to do my own centerpieces, but the bouquets, boutonnieres, and wheat grass place card display they created were absolutely perfect.  The choice of band was very important to Matt since he is very into music and neither of us is very fond of standard wedding reception entertainment.  He has school connections with two members of Call 2 Consciousness, a rock band based in Stanford, CT, and booked them to play a mix of their original music and cover songs.  They were phenomenal!  Finally, a big priority was photography since our pictures are what will continue to remind us of all the joy we experienced that day, and clearly our choice of Meghann Gregory couldn’t have been better.</em></p>
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<p>Bride’s Gown &amp; Necklace: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Bridesmaid dresses:  <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Handmade ties:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/baconneckwear?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">baconneckwear</a> / Catering &amp; Cake: <a href="http://thecasualgourmet.com/" target="_blank">The Casual Gourmet</a> / Band:  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/call2consciousness" target="_blank">Call II Consciousness</a> / Photographer:  <a href="http://www.meghanngregory.com/" target="_blank">Meghann Gregory Photography</a> / Flowers:  <a href="http://www.designerstouch.info/" target="_blank">Designer’s Touch</a> &amp; DIY / Venue:  <a href="http://www.ccmoa.org/" target="_blank">Cape Cod Museum of Art</a> / Invitations:  <a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/" target="_blank">Wedding Paper Divas</a> / Shoes:  <a href="http://www.caparrosshoes.com/home.aspx" target="_blank">Caparros</a>, purchased from <a href="http://www.piperlime.com/" target="_blank">Piperlime</a> / Programs:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Interprintations?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">Interprintations</a> / Custom Cake Banner:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReadyGo?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">ReadyGo</a> / Cocktail Stirrers: <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/misspicklespress?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">misspicklespress</a> / Bridal Clutch:  <a href="http://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ao3designs?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">ao3designs</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the wedding photography world, Elizabeth Messina reigns Queen and she has a trail of beautiful, heart-palpatating images to prove it. So, of course, we jumped at the chance to feature a photo shoot she recently worked on for the equally fabulous San Francisco Brides Magazine. To say it is breath-taking is a complete understatement. Envision delicious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">In the wedding photography world, <a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Messina</a> reigns Queen and she has a trail of beautiful, heart-palpatating images to prove it. So, of course, we jumped at the chance to feature a photo shoot she recently worked on for the equally fabulous <a href="http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=BBSF" target="_blank">San Francisco Brides Magazine</a>. To say it is breath-taking is a complete understatement. Envision delicious dresses, knock out bridal accessories by <a href="http://www.hautebride.com/" target="_blank">Haute Bride</a>, a classic Maritime vibe, green flowing foliage by <a href="http://www.floraltheory.com/index2.php" target="_blank">Floral Theory</a> and brilliant design and styling by <a href="http://www.bustleevents.com/" target="_blank">Bustle Events</a> along with <a href="http://www.heritageandcraft.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">Heritage &amp; Craft</a>. It&#8217;s dreamy, classic San Francisco with just the right hint of foggy romance. Each image is more gorgeous than the last <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/4119" target="_blank">so be sure to get your fill in the gallery</a> and for even more of this lovely shoot hop on over to <a href="http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=BBSF" target="_blank">San Francisco Brides Magazine</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309522338.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309523408.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 1" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309528910.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 7" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309529389.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 8" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309530140.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 9" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309525521.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 3" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309531008.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 12" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/erineverafter/ibb-1309530532.jpg" alt="San Francisco Shoot 11" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em>From Rodin Wilkey of San Francisco Brides Magazine&#8230;We fell in love with the playful use of texture at Fashion Week this last February, so I was so excited to see some of our local bridal designers really run with that. Jinza Couture&#8217;s Katie gown, for instance, features a mermaid skirt of hand-twisted organza, with the rough texture extending up the bodice. This creates a frothy look, while still maintaining an adventurous fashion-forward conviction. And Amy Kuschel&#8217;s Valentine gown is all vintage softness with miles of French lace. These looks drove the sentiment of the shoot entirely. The Eureka at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical park was a perfect complement; the creaking ship, the waves below, and the early 20th century details all lent to the combination of structure and ethereality. And the long rows of brown metal seats and white supporting beams made for a dramatic aisle.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>At the reception table, Floral Theory used leaves, foliage, and understated flowers to create an agrarian environment, while Bustle Events and Heritage and Craft adopted a Shakespearean influence, using gold chairs and settings and coffee-stained scrolls for place cards. And, as always, photographer Elizabeth Messina made everything beautiful. At the end of the day, we created a shoot that reflected San Francisco&#8217;s foggy, dreamy, design-loving personality.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Design + Styling: <a href="http://www.bustleevents.com/" target="_blank">Bustle Events</a> / Floral Design: <a href="http://www.floraltheory.com/index2.php" target="_blank">Floral Theory</a> / Vintage + Custom Rentals: <a href="http://www.heritageandcraft.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">Heritage &amp; Craft</a> / Hair + Makeup: <a href="http://www.prestonnesbit.com/" target="_blank">Preston Nesbit</a> / Rentals: <a href="http://www.hartmannstudios.com/" target="_blank">Hartmann Studios</a> / Veils + Headpieces: <a href="http://www.hautebride.com/" target="_blank">Haute Bride</a> / Jewelry: <a href="http://www.shreve.com/" target="_blank">Shreve</a> + <a href="http://www.rebeccaovermann.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca Overmann</a> / Crepe Cake: <a href="http://batterbakery.com/" target="_blank">Batter Bakery</a> / Menswear: <a href="http://www.astorandblack.com/" target="_blank">Astor &amp; Black</a> / Location: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm" target="_blank">San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park</a> / Wedding Gowns: <a href="http://www.jinza.net/" target="_blank">Jinza Jin Couture Bridal</a> + <a href="http://www.amykuschel.com/" target="_blank">Amy Kuschel</a> / Photography: <a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Messina Photography</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, we&#8217;re really jonesing for the beach this week at the LBB Blog, and lucky for us, we have another seaside affair to close out the week. This Long Island wedding features all things nautical, from sailboats, to lighthouses, to boatloads of blues. And it&#8217;s fabulous. I&#8217;m seriously so envious of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, we&#8217;re really jonesing for the beach this week at the LBB Blog, and lucky for us, we have another seaside affair to close out the week. This Long Island wedding features all things nautical, from sailboats, to lighthouses, to boatloads of blues. And it&#8217;s fabulous. I&#8217;m seriously so envious of those of you who can take a quick weekend retreat to the ocean, after spending time with this wedding&#8217;s amazing images from <a href="http://www.robertandkathleen.com/" target="_blank">Robert &amp; Kathleen Photographers</a>. Luckily for those of us who are landlocked, <a href="http://www.robertandkathleen.com/blog/index.cfm?q=CAPTAIN+BILL%27S%3A+BAY+SHORE&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" target="_blank">there is a blog (Robert &amp; Kathleen&#8217;s) jam-packed with more salt water beauty.</a></p>
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<p><em>Mike and I are both fun-loving, laid-back “beachy” people, fitting for growing up on the south shore of Long Island.  We met on while working on the ferryboats that bring the masses to and from Fire Island.  I was a deckhand while Mike was a Captain on the ferries, and we were close friends for a few years before we started dating. </em></p>
<p><em>Four years later, we took a long weekend trip to Nantucket in July. We had brought our bikes to explore the island, and the first night we were there we decided to take a 6-mile bike ride to Madaket beach, famous for it’s beautiful sunsets. It’s a tradition of ours to see a sunrise and sunset, in every new city we are in. While still slightly sweaty, we found a spot on the beach to have a glass of wine while the sun set.  We were playing a game of “Either Or,” where you give your partner two options to choose from. Mike asked me “Forever or for now?” My response was “Forever” and he slipped the beautiful, round, brilliant cut diamond onto my finger.</em></p>
<p><em>The inspiration for our wedding was the casual, beach-chic style that we have grown up with and made our own. I tend to favor classic, understated and timeless approaches to style. My icon is Audrey Hepburn – simple glamour. For me, it’s all in the details.  We wanted the wedding to stay true to who we are as a couple – we wanted people to walk into the wedding and say “this is soo them” with subtle touches of the things we love the most.</em></p>
<p><em>After the ceremony, the bridal party and immediate family took a ferry ride over to the Fire Island Lighthouse for pictures. Since the Fire Island Ferries are were Mike and I met, it held a lot of meaning for us to be able to have a piece of our wedding take place their as well.  Robert and Kathleen photography took amazing photos of Mike and I running the boat, and our friends and family enjoying the ride.</em></p>
<p><em>The colors, raspberry and navy blue with hints of grass green, are a nod to our nautical ties – Long Island’s south shore, Fire Island, the ferries, and our engagement on Nantucket. The ladies in the bridal party wore navy blue pumps with their raspberry Coren Moore dresses. I loved the pops of colors and think it made a simple statement – young and trendy with classic fresh water pearl jewelry. I worked with designer, Meghan Hand of Shells by Hand to design the pearl necklaces that the girls wore: three strands of twisted pearls. The groomsmen wore custom-fitted navy blue Brooks Brothers suits with raspberry and green ties to match the bridesmaids.</em></p>
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<p>Photography: <a href="http://robertandkathleen.com" target="_blank">Robert &amp; Kathleen Photographers</a> / Ceremony Location: <a href="http://www.stpatrickbayshore.org/" target="_blank">Church of St. Patrick</a> / Reception Location: <a href="http://www.captainbills.com/captainbills/" target="_blank">The Bay View House</a> / Formal Picture Location: <a href="http://www.fireislandlighthouse.com/" target="_blank">Fire Island Lighthouse</a> / Bridal Gown: <a href="http://www.palomablanca.com/" target="_blank">Paloma Blanca</a> / Bride&#8217;s Jewelry:<a href="http://www.tiffany.com/?siteid=1" target="_blank"> Tiffany &amp; Co.</a> / Hair &amp; Makeup: <a href="http://www.drewpatrickspa.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Drew Patrick Spa</a> / Flowers: <a href="http://www.thelittleflowershopoflindenhurst.com/" target="_blank">The Little Flower Shop</a> / Transportation: <a href="http://www.fireislandferries.com/" target="_blank">Fire Island Ferry</a> / Entertainment: <a href="http://www.omnipopbands.com/wed-band.php?BID=14" target="_blank">The Touch</a> / Bridesmaid&#8217;s Dresses: <a href="http://www.corenmoore.com/" target="_blank">Coren Moore</a></p>
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