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How to Make a Major Statement With Your Something Blue!

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Something blue everywhere! Not just pops of it; but the manor blue color taken from traditional toile design was incorporated everywhere and deeply saturated throughout every design choice from the actual color of the delphinium flowers to the invitation suite to the napkins on the table. [/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The overall design vision was an English garden party mixed with the whimsy of Bridgerton mixed with subtle nods to the pop culture significance of a British Monarchy Royal Wedding. The cobblestone architecture of the venue itself was the ultimate scene to set.
Cassie/bride: Shortly after getting engaged, I found a photoshoot that my florist Deb (From Peonies to Paintchips) had done for New Jersey Bride-it was the custom “picture frame” with all of the florals around it that would soon become my future alter/ceremony spot. I was thrilled when Kasey confirmed that Deb and her team are one of their favorite vendors to partner with. I got in contact with them and said that shoot is exactly what I want. We recreated it and applied it to the entire venue. Anything that I could have dream up in my head was right in front of me, so we just built upon it from the pocket gardens on the head table to the greenery attached to all of the existing bistro lights. [/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]Cassie: Kenny brought me to the top of the Edge in NYC. He had a photographer waiting who was dressed undercover as a tourist and worked with the Edge to be able to get the best corner view cleared out for a couple minutes to propose. It ended up being very public, about 200 of the other sightseers caught on to what was happening and broke out in cheers when I said yes. We had a glass of champagne before departing back to our apartment in Hoboken where I was surprised by an engagement party with a ton of our closest friends.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Cassie: I found the original version of the dress on a late-night Pinterest scroll. It was from the Amsale Spring show in 2002. I reached out to the NYC atelier and asked if they happened to have the dress and they had an archival version of it. I went to try it on and fell in love. We did customize some elements of it, but that was always THE dress from the moment I saw it.[/field]
[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaids’ dresses were Amsale in icy blue. Tip: ask bridesmaids to save the extra fabric from alterations so it can be used on wedding day. Wrap it around the bouquets, use to decorate the wedding cake or memory table or use the backdrop for details shots. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Highlights of the food included ancho rubbed skirt steak on crostini, heirloom tomato bruschetta, poached pear and brie tartlet for cocktail hour. The couple prioritized having an amazing vegetarian option of housemade gnocchi in addition to the salmon filets and chicken saltimbocca entrees. The signature beverage was an aperol spritz named The Foxy Lady in honor of their first dog together who had passed shortly before the wedding.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Delphiniums were the focal flower against bright whites. The bride’s grandmother had them in her wedding bouquet as well. Decor included a custom 8 foot “picture frame” that allowed you to see through to the beautiful backdrop of the golf course. The flowers were placed as if you stumbled upon them in an English Garden at the end of a cobblestone aisle completed with moss. This also created an instagrammable moment for guests to take pictures in front of all night. The florist provided an authentic red British phone both which doubled as our seating chart which made guests stop and admire it. Other key details that created the all-encompassing garden feel was loose greenery on the main staircase, stone busts and white flowered trees placed strategically to create the feeling of walking underneath them leading into the cocktail hour space. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The cake doubled as a major design moment. It was sliced upon a limestone pedestal surrounded in blue and white snapdragons and delphiniums. The cake had its own blue sash-like detailing to mirror the bride’s dress made from extra fabric of the matron of honor’s dress. [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Cassie’s obsession with Bridgerton was personified by the Highline String Quartet playing throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour. The bride walked down the aisle to Invisible String by Taylor Swift, as her and the groom went to the same college, attended all the same parties and had many mutual friends but never met until years later. Readings included “Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog” and
“Carrie’s Poem” from Sex and the City. The officiant was Tanya Pushkine also known as the Vow Whisperer. She helped the couple create a moving ceremony honoring beloved departed family members.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Custom wood top “garden bar” with a greenery front in the outdoor cocktail hour space with small arrangements on every tabletop complete with golf balls at the bottom of each vase.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Instead of a traditional memory table, the couple showcased family weddings of the generations. It included wedding photos of grandparents, great aunts and uncles, great grandparents and more. It sparked conversation and created an opportunity for the younger generations to learn about both family trees. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]To play into the Royal Wedding theme, the custom cocktail napkins featured the couple’s faces photoshopped into the official wedding day photo of Princess Kate and Prince William. [/field]
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A Fall Wedding With The Most Instagrammable Staircase Ever

Finding the right words to describe this wedding is tough because every last moment is what I like to call Instagrammable perfection. Starting with a floral-covered staircase to the candlelit ceremony, and the classic ballroom reception, only Kate Ignatowski’s photos can do it full justice. And in case you’re wondering how they ended such a perfect evening…Shake Shack saved the day.

From the bride… Our wedding was the most memorable, exciting, love-filled day of my life. I know it’s not unusual, but I was truly surprised and utterly disappointed when it was all over so quickly! My husband and I have commented that although we had an amazing honeymoon, we would have given it up in a second to be able to repeat our wedding day. There was something so surreal about having all our loved ones in one room celebrating the joy of our marriage.

My family and I are very, very close and always have been. Due to the recent passing of a few close family members within a short time, it has brought us even closer. When it came time to plan for the wedding, we did it together as a unit every step of the way. The wedding was a perfect reflection of the traits of my family – loving, emotional, stylish and fun. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to have a wedding close to my childhood home so I could have photos getting ready there. The only other requirement was ensuring the wedding didn’t feel stuffy, even if it was in a “traditional” ballroom, I wanted a loose, organic theme.

We chose to have the wedding during the fall, our favorite season. The weather is (usually) perfect, and the fall foliage only adds to the romance of the season. As I learned very quickly, not all things go according to plan and we were forced to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew causing our ceremony to be moved indoors at the eleventh hour. Despite the change, the ceremony was filled with dozens and dozens of candles and flowers, creating the most intimate makeshift chapel I had ever seen. It was breathtaking! Florals were integral to my vision of the reception and when I finally saw the ballroom, I had to have a moment to collect myself because it was better than my dreams could ever have imagined!

Our immediate family and our bridal party sat in tables framing the dance floor, allowing us to enjoy the company of our closest loved ones from every angle. The band, Pete Saunders Band of Hank Lane Music, was absolutely incredible and had our guests raving for weeks after the day. I am not exaggerating when I say they sang covers just as well if not better than the original artists. My husband and I spent a long time finding the perfect first dance song for us that closely describes our relationship. After pouring over the lyrics of too many songs to count, we chose “Stay with You” by John Legend. We met in 2009 during the tumultuous high school/college years. No one, much less the two of us, would believe we would end up together when we first started dating. But after going through so much together in a short period time, we quickly realized there was no one else for the other.

One of the highlights of the night came at the end of the reception when guests were ushered to the front of the clubhouse to find a fully loaded Shake Shack truck. After a night of tearing up the dance floor, there is nothing more satisfying than digging into a Shake Shack burger and fries. It was a very unconventional party favor, but so uniquely us!

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Pinks + Purples Make This Summer Celebration a True Treat for the Eyes

When one of Love and Light Photographs’ weddings come across my desk, I settle in with a fresh cup of coffee and get comfy – because there is no doubt I’m in for a treat. And sure enough, we’ve got quite the gem right here. Full of beyond beautiful shades of lavender and pinks, this summer wedding is everything you could want – and more. NST Pictures joined in capturing the live action and their film and all the pics can be found in our Vault right this way!

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From the Bride… As avid lovers of the outdoors, Gregg and I knew from the moment we got engaged that we wanted to get married outside. We had our hearts set on finding a place that brought us peace and happiness; a place that was just as beautiful as it was welcoming. After searching high and low in the Tri-State area, we were fortunate enough to select a venue where we had already created special memories. Fiddler’s Elbow was elegant and romantic while also making our guests feel right at home. Drawing inspiration from the outdoors, we incorporated stone escort cards, votive candles, café lights, metallics, soft florals, tall branches, and lemon leaves throughout the ballroom and patio space to evoke an ethereal, garden chic party. As a talented interior decorator and now wedding DYI’er, my mom created our home-made moss table numbers and grey linen table runners to complete the look. The soft colored bridesmaids’ dresses and dark blue groomsmen’s suits tied in our floral arrangements seamlessly. Since Gregg and I met and started our lives together in NYC, we also wove in New York inspired details; including our specialty cocktails named after the Brooklyn Bridge (where we got engaged) and a New York Knick. Our guests danced the night away to a nine-piece band, posed for hilarious photos in our photo booth, and enjoyed delicious summer-inspired food such as Maine lobster tail, s’mores, and Funfetti wedding cake.

My dad passed away when I was in my mid-20’s, and I would have given anything for him to have been there. We honored him in a number of special ways throughout the day: I wore his gold wedding band, Gregg carried his handkerchief, and I danced with his childhood best friend/ my godfather during my “father-daughter” dance. I also walked down the aisle to Sting’s “Fields of Gold”, as this was a song close to my heart that both my dad and Gregg would sing to me. It had rained the week leading up to our wedding; and yet the morning of our wedding day we were greeted with blue skies and a summer breeze. It was as if my dad was looking down on us smiling.

Everything about our special day far exceeded our expectations, which we can thank our loving friends and family and incredible vendors for.

My two pieces of advice to a bride-to-be would be: One, select vendors who you can really connect with. Communication is key for everything to run smoothly. We worked with some of the best, most supportive people, and it made the wedding planning process that much more enjoyable. Two, take a moment for yourselves. When you and your spouse are in the midst of dancing, catching up with a relative, or trying to make time to eat; simply stop whatever you’re doing, take a few steps back, and breathe it all in. After months and months of planning, it’s easy to forget this one important step, but I promise you… when you see everyone smiling, laughing, and celebrating your happiness; it will all be worth it.

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New Jersey Wedding Crashed by Donald Trump!

Every wedding has its unforgettable moments, but when the one and only Donald Trump crashes your reception? That’s a story with bragging rights for life. Starting with an elegant celebration featuring invites by A&P Design, and ending with a guest appearance by said party crasher, this wedding captured by Kay English and Willow Tree Films is the definition of Best. Day. Ever.

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From The Bride… The day was August 17, 2009. I had just moved to Miami from New Jersey to attend law school and it was the first day of classes. Not knowing a single person and nervous for the new adventure ahead, I took a seat towards the back of the lecture room. Though I didn’t know it at the time, the man I would share all of my smiles and tears with for the rest of my life with would soon fill the empty seat next to me. That was the beginning of our journey. Zach and I were inseparable from that point forward. We dated for almost 5 years before he proposed in front of both of our families (and hundreds of NYC commuters) in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Station.

A planner by nature, I hit the ground running soon after I said “yes.” I knew I wanted our wedding to be a romantic and intimate affair with boho touches. The first checkmark on my list was to secure a venue. The first venue we visited was Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ. We knew almost immediately upon entering the grounds that this would be the place where we would say “I do’.” We were so confident in our decision that we didn’t even bother looking at any other venues! The grounds are simply breathtaking and the service is first-class. The rolling hills and greenery created the most picturesque backdrop for our outdoor ceremony and the ballroom in the main clubhouse, with its enchanting floor to ceiling windows and elegant crystal chandeliers, was the perfect mix of romantic and classy for our intimate reception. Donald Trump knows what he’s doing.

Since we had a year and a half engagement, I was fortunate to have the time to plan the wedding details myself and secure the most amazing vendors to help make our wedding dreams a reality. After securing the venue, finding a photographer and videographer was next on the list. We were very conscious that photographs and video are two of the only tangible memories you walk away with from your wedding day so finding a photographer and videographer that aligned with our style was very important to us. Hiring Kay of Kay English Photography and Greg of Willow Tree Films to capture the precious memories from our special day was a no-brainer. Not only are they exceptionally nice people but they are extremely talented at their craft. Their work speaks for itself. They captured every moment of our day so beautifully and for that we are forever grateful. Anna Rose Floral and Event Design provided all the flowers and far exceeded our expectations. I still have dreams about the boho birchwood chuppah from our ceremony that overflowed with flowers and the gold mercury glass reception centerpieces stuffed with the most beautiful garden roses and dahlias.

I wore an amazing Mark Zunino gown from Kleinfeld Bridal that was as comfortable as it was beautiful. The hand-sewn flower details, illusion back and dramatic train were a perfect unique mix of the romantic/garden/boho look I was going for. My mom sewed some of the extra flower details from my dress onto my cathedral-length tulle veil to really tie the whole look together. The groomsmen wore navy blue Ike Behar slim-fit tuxedos and the bridesmaids wore J.Crew dresses in dusty rose. Our adorable dog, Tucker, wore a navy blue bow tie to match the groom.

The emotional intimacy of the day was also very important to us. We wanted each guest to truly feel the love that we have for one another and also know how grateful we were that they chose to be there to witness us make the most important covenant to one other. We customized the ceremony script with this goal in mind and also to reflect our personalities. We said traditional vows and followed them with vows that we wrote to one another. The bridal party walked down the aisle to an acoustic guitarist and violinist playing the Verve’s “Bittersweet Symphony” and I walked down the aisle to Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight.” I will always remember the overwhelming feeling of happiness as I walked down the aisle arm-in-arm with my dad to Zach in front of all of our family and closest friends. I had never felt more content with where I was in life and all the adventures that lay ahead than in that moment.

This feeling extended into the cocktail hour, reception and pizza truck after party. Did I mention that Donald Trump crashed the reception?! It truly was one of the best days.

Classic Trump National Golf Club Wedding

Traditional elegance filled with pretty blush hues and overflowing from florals from Beethoven’s Veranda – this New Jersey wedding at the Trump National Golf Club has SMP written ALL over it. Planned to perfection by EVJ Wedding Co these images by Kelly Kollar Photography are wedding gold.

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From The Bride…Jeff and I met in college but it wasn’t until 5 years after I graduated that we reconnected at a New York Giants/Buffalo Bills football game (the Giants won!). It truly was love at first sight. Jeff packed up his Arizona house, his German Shepherd, and drove across the country to live with me. I knew right away he was the man I wanted to marry, and he made it official a year and a half later during a morning walk on the Pier in Hoboken, NJ. Our dog, Kaiser, ran up to me with a note on his collar asking if I would marry his Dad. Of course the answer was “YES”!!!

I knew I wanted a traditional, formal wedding and wanted to mix classic and romantic styles with TONS of flowers. Jeff loves to golf, so one visit to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ was all we needed. The property and the scenic countryside was absolutely breathtaking. The main clubhouse is a renovated 1930’s Georgian Manor – it’s the former estate of John DeLorean. The staff and event coordinator were all so wonderful and I just knew that Trump was the place for us.

With the help of my wedding planner, Jacquelyn Mavrookas from EVJ Wedding Co, I was able to bring my vision to life. The color palette consisted of soft blush pinks, whites and neutral tones. The groomsmen wore classic black and white tuxedos, and the bridesmaids wore blush pink Jenny Yoo dresses made of soft, light tulle which added such a romantic feel. I wanted every part of the wedding to be bursting with fresh flowers – from the custom made trellis at the altar to the magnificent centerpieces on classic cut crystal pedestals. Beethoven’s Veranda proved to be the perfect fit for our floral design.

The feeling and emotional intimacy of the day was also very important to me. I wanted it to truly reflect us and I wanted each guest to really feel the love that we have for one another. I spent a lot of time custom creating the ceremony to make it extra special. In order to mix the classic with the romantic we said traditional wedding vows in addition to writing our own vows to one another. To add a unique twist, the bridal party walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight”, and I walked down the aisle to Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody”. The romantic and emotional feeling of the day extended to the reception, and the ballroom was filled with flowers and decor in soft pink and neutral tones. We danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and then wanted the party to start right away – our band, Central Park Orchestra, was just perfect and kept our guests on the dance floor all night.

I purposely chose vendors that were fun to be around and had positive vibes to them. Being surrounded by such great people kept me feeling happy and at ease all day which was so important. I could not have dreamed of a better day, and my visions all came to life with the help of my amazing vendors. It truly was the best day of our lives!

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Romantic Trump National Ballroom Wedding

We can’t say enough about how fantastic Fiore Films is over here at SMP. Each one of their films has been a delight to watch, and this romantic wedding at the Trump National Golf Club is no exception! Assigned with the task of capturing their niece’s wedding, Fiore Films works their magic (with a special shout out to CLY BY MATTHEW for the beautiful photos), and you won’t want to miss any of it below!

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From Fiore Films… This is a very special wedding for us — the wedding of our own very own deliciously beautiful niece. What more is there to say? Kylee and Anthony you are amazing… and ridiculously silly together! We love you both so so much and are so excited to see this shared with Style Me Pretty fans!

From the beautiful Bride… Anthony and I met on a blind date 3 years ago. As reluctant as I was, I gathered up the courage to go and I’m grateful every day that I did. Anthony, a Long Island born, Italian, sarcastic, sweet but fresh, outgoing personality clicked with my guarded, sarcastic, fun loving, Jersey girl personality. A few weeks later we went on a double date and the rest is history. When you know, you know. We fell in love instantly. We moved in together after 4 months and were engaged 2 years later. The proposal caught all of my friends and family, including myself, completely off guard.

Anthony is in Law Enforcement, allowing him the ability to pull a few things off that we civilians couldn’t. When he was ready to pop the question He had to think of a creative way to surprise me. We had dinner reservations but had to make a stop to meet one of the guys he works with to “drop something off to him”. Before I knew it we were at the beach in Newport, RI (where we lived) where an officer stood with an unlit traffic sign. Shortly after I learned that traffic sign was about to change my life forever. After much negotiating, Anthony convinced me to get out of the car and “Kylee Will You Marry Me?” shined big and bright on the traffic sign. I never thought the day would come and it was such a surreal moment.

Living in Newport, RI at the time with family and friends in New Jersey and Long Island, we decided to get married in Bedminster, NJ at Trump National Golf Club. We could not have picked a more exclusive, beautiful and romantic venue to celebrate the best day of our lives. With countless hours spent on Pinterest, Style Me Pretty, and other wedding blogs I knew I wanted a romantic, elegant fall wedding. Walking into the ballroom at Trump and seeing nothing but chandeliers and ceiling to floor glass windows surrounding the entire room we knew Trump National was perfect for the romantic theme we wanted.

With a year to plan, November 15, 2014 approached before we knew it. We began our day at the private villas at Trump. I stayed in a villa with my 9 bridesmaids the night before where we all got ready the morning of the wedding. Beige and Blanc came to do our hair and make up, while Fiore Films and Matthew from CLY CREATION met us there to start capturing our special day. In no time at all it was time for Anthony and I to do our first look. The entire day from start to finish was a fairytale and so dreamlike. From the moment I walked down the stairs and tapped on Anthony’s shoulder for him to turn and see me was when it all started to get real!

I highly recommend that other couples do a first look. It not only allowed us to see each other sooner but we took our pictures before the ceremony. It gave our entire wedding party quality time to hang out in the quietness before the craziness began! And of course helped with my nerves! After the first look and the pictures it was time to walk down the aisle to say our I Do’s.

From that point on the evening was filled with nothing but love, laughter, food, fun, drinks, and dancing. Before we knew it the night was over and we were so sad to see it end. The one thing everyone told us was the day goes by so fast and to enjoy every second of it. And boy were they all correct. Take a minute to cherish the moment and take it all in. Otherwise do what works for you and don’t worry about what others such as parents, friends, and family are telling you to do. Once the day comes there is nothing you can do to fix any little hiccup. Enjoy every moment of it because it literally goes by in the blink of an eye.

I couldn’t be more thankful to have Fiore Films capture our special day. I can’t watch our teaser without crying no matter how many times I see it. Fiore Films is extraordinary and nothing like anything I have ever seen. Not only does she capture every moment and detail of the day but the music she attaches, the lighting, the angles, the emotions she captures are unreal. I’ve seen many videos but I have never seen better work than Fiore Films. I am also lucky to say that Sharrone Calafiore from Fiore Films is my aunt. I was blessed enough to have my own family capture the best day of our life!