Last week we were inspired by Birdcage Veils this week we are inspired by birdcages! Birdcages are a great addition to your wedding decor! Place one on your guest book table to leave cards in on the day of your wedding or position one before the aisle for programs! Or, what about mini birdcages as part of your centerpiece filled with flowers or candles? Why not hang them from a tree for some outdoor decor? We love the idea of having it on your invitations, it gives the day a soft and delicate feel. However you choose to add in birdcages, if you do so, we think it’s a beautiful touch!
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Photo Credits from Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Pinterest, I Roze Lux, Beaux Arts Photographie, The Nichols, Yazy Jo, Jen and Chris Creed, Rebecca Wood, Alyse French Photography, Kim Skinner Photography
We came across this fabulous blog post written by Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York and absolutely had to share it, this is information all brides should know! Ceci explains The What’s What of Your Table Setting below. The What’s What of Your Table Setting By: Ceci Johnson We all remember the scene from Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts is dining at a fancy restaurant and doesn’t really know her proper table manners. She uses the wrong utensils, places her napkin in the wrong place and her escargot goes flying across the room when she tries to eat it! Well, being a bride-to-be not only involves figuring out what your table design is going to be like but it also is the beginning of a lot of social responsibilities. Most likely this will not be the first dinner party you will be hosting. That’s why I’m here to help expertly guide you. I know that setting a
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Today, we bring you the absolutely perfect wedding of Jennifer and Todd, both teachers who share a love for traveling and antiquing. What makes this wedding so perfect? With the help of family and friends, the bride and groom planned every last detail themselves, including the floral arrangements! Todd and Jennifer decided to tie the knot in Jennifer’s childhood backyard! The yard was transformed into the perfect backdrop to say I Do with a beautiful tent by Sperry Tent Company and items by RI Rentals. Their goal for the day was to tell their story, and boy did they ever! Naming their tables after places they had traveled to, their guests were able to read about each location while sipping on the bride and groom’s house made beer and Dels Lemonade and listening to the music of Barnacle, a celtic trio! The colorful centerpieces were antiques found along the way
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Vendor Credits: Photographer: Susan Sancomb, Rentals: RI Rentals, Tent: Sperry Tent Company, Catering: Plantation Catering and Dels Lemonade, Honey Favors: Trail's End Farm, Entertainment: Blockhead and Barnacle, Cake: Vesta Bakery, Raw Bar: Matunuk Oyster Bar, Paperie: Leslie Seifert
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Photo Credit: Blueflash Photography
It is no surprise that birdcage veils are popular in the wedding world! For the past few years, birdcage veils have slowly taken over the traditional veil. There is something about these precious face coverings that scream classic, chic and glamour! Andria Bird Bride in Newport, have tons of beautiful selections as well as the Preston and Olivia shop on Etsy. Another great site to check out is The Aisle New York, which is a membership only website but has a great selection at low prices. Whether you are wearing a veil for traditional reasons or an added touch to your special day, a birdcage veil simply perfect! Did you or will you wear a birdcage veil on your wedding day
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Photo Credit from Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Anne Robert Photography, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Bobbie + Mike, Preston and Olivia, Jose Villa, Erich Mcvey Photography, Theo Milo, One Love Photo
We have an extremely adorable product to feature this morning, an amazing embosser that absolutely had to be shared especially with the holiday’s coming up, it’s uses are endless! An embosser is such a great tool, for all things that need a return address from thank you notes to wedding invitations to holiday cards, you name it! You can even use an embosser for gift tags or your Welcome Bags. Find their personalized Holiday Embosser here. Neiman Marcus has a huge selection of fabulous embossers, that offer that clean, sophisticated and elegant look and can also save you a lot instead of having the return address printed or letterpressed on all of your envelopes. You can also change out the plates and have more than one plate or address for this embosser! If you are going for a more simple look, for your wedding napkins for instance, you could opt for the initial embosser. What a perfect way to
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Events Hive is a new online calendar that features events happening ALL over Rhode Island for 3 months at a time. The calendar posts all event details, pictures and reviews once the events are over! They feature all types of events such as wedding expos, florist expos and all other Newport happenings. Their launch party will be held this Thursday the 15th at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI. Our writer Samantha will be there and would love to see you there!
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Monday has crept up on us yet again and another full week of work is ahead of us! So, to start your work week, we bring you the lovely Kristin and Rick and their fantastic Connecticut wedding. Rick and Kristin, who have known each other far before they decided to become a couple, got married at the Farmington Country Club. With planning done by Sarah True of True Event (who also happens to be Kristin’s friend,) the day looked absolutely perfect. Kristin, who said “yes to the dress” wore a stunning one shoulder dress by Maggie Sottero and had her bridesmaids in White by Vera Wang from David’s Bridal. The bouquet’s and centerpieces filled with succulents and neutral colored flowers were done by Hana Floral. The ombre wedding cake was created by Cakes by Steve and to top the day off, the mesmerizing photographs were taken by Leila Brewster! Click
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Vendor Credits: Event Planner: True Event, Photographer: Leila Brewster, Venue: Farmington Country Club, Videographer: Brian J. Productions, DJ: Boppers DJs, Hair and Makeup: Larissa Lake Makeup Artist, Dress: Maggie Sottero, Bridesmaids Dress: White by Vera Wang, Party Bus: Dattco, Flowers: Hana Floral, Cake: Cakes by Steve
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Photo Credit: Rebecca Arthurs
We grew up using watercolors, painting pictures for our parents and in our grade school art classes. So, who says we have to give them up as we get older? Using watercolors throughout your wedding is the next big thing! From invitations to place cards, you can use these dreamy paints just about anywhere! One of our favorite uses; customized maps of the location of your wedding. Custom designed maps are a fabulous, fun and very unique way to introduce your guests to your wedding destination and familiarize them with the area and would be the perfect addition to a welcome to Newport bag! Such a creative touch! Plus, they are an added keepsake after the wedding for your guests to take home and for you to remember the day by! Momental Designs offer handmade invitations and accessories for your wedding and are absolutely to die for! Below are a
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Photo Credits: Elizabeth Anne Designs, Pinterest, Ruffled Blog
Somewhere, somehow, gift giving became yet another tradition in the wedding world. As a guest you are expected to give a gift when attending a wedding and as a couple you expect guests to bring a gift as well. So, as a guest how do you know where a couple is registered? Or. on the other side of it, how do you let your guests know where you want them to shop? First, it is thought of as improper to list your registry information on your actual wedding invitation. A wedding invitation should be about celebrating your upcoming marriage, not about listing where people should buy you gifts. Before we got technologically savvy, the way to let your guests know was the old fashioned; word of mouth! Your close family and friends all knew where you were registered, spread the word and slowly all of your guests knew where and
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Photo Credit: Snap! Photography
This Monday we bring you yet another heart felt wedding video by Artistic Wedding Films. McKenna and Nathaniel got married at the Belle Mer in Newport. We absolutely love the special touches throughout the video. From the speech given at the beginning to the vows said by bride and groom. Planned by Details With Love and photographed by Adeline & Grace, we cannot wait to share the rest tomorrow! Stay tuned!
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Credits: Photographer: Adeline & Grace, Venue: Belle Mer; Event Planner: Details With Love, Florist: Stoneblossom, Videography: Artistic Wedding Films, DJ: Night Rhythm
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Photo Credit: Rebecca Arthurs Photography
Join Rockstar Limo at the RI Wedding Group’s annual bridal brunch! Only 60 lucky brides get the chance to attend! Preregistration is required so please click here to find out all the details on how to register. When: Saturday, November 10, 2012 11:00am to 3:00pm Where: Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, RI What: This is NOT your average bridal event, but an intimate brunch for just 60 lucky brides. You will have the opportunity to meet with Rhode Island’s premier wedding professionals, enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by the RI Country Club’s Executive Chef, and the best part? You will be able to compete with other couples for great prizes in our NearlyWed Game. How much: Admission is $25.00 for the bride and one guest. All proceeds benefiting The Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon being inspired… 11am-12pm: The champagne pops upon arrival! Receive a complimentary glass
Read Full Article Looking for that special additive for your outdoor wedding? Why not a romantic fabric draped tent? Whether it’s an oversized tent for your reception or a few smaller tents during your cocktail hour, they add the perfect decorative feel. Switch off white and colored fabric using your wedding colors or use all white or all color like the photos below! Hang a chandelier or use flowers to dress the tent up adding that special touch. Some of our favorite tent companies in Newport are Newport Tent Company and Sperry Tents. Did you use a tent for your wedding? Share some of your ideas below!
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Photo Credits from Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Carrie Rodman, Amy & Stuart Photography, Kate Webber Photography, Elyse Hall Photography, Aaron Delesie Photography, Mango Studios
While we are all braving the hurricane here on the East Coast, we bring you the eye catching wedding of Lauren and Alejandro. The beautiful couple got married this past summer at the St. Veronica Chapel in Narragansett, RI. The reception held at the brides parents home in Saunderstown was adorned with picture frames hanging from trees, and array of flowers from yellows to pink created by Laurie Marshall Flowers. Photographer Landino Photo captured the special moments of the day from the event decor by Exquisite Events to the bride’s gorgeous wedding gown by Val Stefani at Alexandra’s Bridal. Food by Pranzi Catering and performer Steve Anthony & Persuasion set the mood for the day and allowed for a terrific day for both Lauren and Alejandro and all of their guests! Click here to view the full, glamorous gallery of images! A quote from the bride: “I am a Rhode Island
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Credits: Ceremony: St. Veronica Chapel, Photographer: Landino Photo, Tent: Newport Tent, Flowers: Laurie Marshall Flowers, Caterer: Pranzi Catering, Event Decor: Exquisite Events Reception Band: Steve Anthony & Persuasion, Dress: Val Stefani Couture at Alexandra's Bridal, Invitations: Party Party, Wedding Map Insert & Calligraphy: Sharon Morgera, Trolley: South County Trolley, Hair: Lynette’s Complete Hair Care, Caricature Artist: Brad Cole
