Happy December! Let’s switch gears a bit today and talk about the holidays – an excruciating period of time to those of us who tend to pen to-do lists that could rival Santa’s floor-length scrolls of the “naughty” and the “nice”. Because we here at Newport Wedding Glam love our readers and want you to have as stress free a Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza and New Year as possible, we are going to help you mark one thing off that ever-growing list. Check out these charming custom illustrated holiday cards from Rifle Paper Co. and wow your friends and family this year with pretty much the sweetest personalized greetings we’ve ever seen. These adorable folded cards are a great alternative to holiday photo cards and include your choice of greeting, custom illustrated portraits and envelope color options. Additional options include hand-lettering, additional portraits, pets, metallic envelopes, inside greetings and return address printing
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Credits from Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Rifle Paper Co., Parrott Designs Studio via Etsy, 4th Year via Etsy, Moon Trees Press via Etsy, Paper and Thread Studio, Minted, Pottery Barn
Today we are going to talk about how to look your absolute best on your wedding day. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Umm, not so much. You can have the total package – the perfect dress, best photographer, most romantic venue and, of course, the man of your dreams ready to say “I do” – but if you’re not glowing from head to toe on that day of days, all of the tireless planning that you did and seemingly endless hours that put in to prepare for this momentous event will be all for naught. That’s why you MUST read our Q & A with AMAZING professional makeup artist Maggie Dangelo. We absolutely adore her and her incredible talent! NWG: What do you recommend for brides as far as their wedding day makeup? MD: For wedding day makeup for brides, great skin and precision shaped eyebrows are what I would focus
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Credits from Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Michelle Carpenter Photography, Kristin Spencer Photography, Makeup products: Sephora
Ok, this is a serious pet peeve of a lot of brides and we don’t blame them. Here’s what needs to happen upon receiving an invitation to any event that calls for an RSVP, especially a wedding: 1. RSVP. Immediately. RSVP is French for “please respond” (respondez s’il vous plait). Your most important obligation as a guest is to respond to the invitation immediately, especially if you are unable to attend. At the very least, it allows your host and hostess enough time to give the caterer an accurate count. Each caterer expects a certain amount of lead time and if you don’t RSVP or if you cancel last minute the couple will likely have to pay for you even if you don’t come to the wedding. To make it more convenient to RSVP, most couples include a reply card with pre-paid postage for you to return to them. If not,
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Credit: B. Dunlap, Parrot Design Studio
Hello pretties! Do we have a special treat for YOU on this Monday after Thanksgiving. Lindsay and Andrew were married on a lovely summer evening overlooking the breathtaking Narragansett Bay on the pristine grounds of the OceanCliff Hotel in Newport, RI. For all you history buffs out there, OceanCliff Resort, according to their Website, was designed and built in 1864 and was used by a wealthy industrialist and member of Mrs. Astor’s 400 Club as a private summer residence during the Gilded Age. The estate remained a private summer home until 1954, when it was sold and later converted into an oceanfront retreat to host lavish parties and society affairs. It sits on 10-acres of rolling hills and boasts spectacular ocean views. We were simply smitten with the unique choice of sea foam green for the bridesmaid’s dresses and thought that the pinks, whites and greens sprinkled throughout the ceremony and
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Credits: Photographer: Kara Pearson Photography, Venue: OceanCliff Hotel, Flowers: Daileys Flower Shop, Cake: Kennedy Confections, Dress: Plumed Serpant, Band: Men in Black
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Credits: Photographer: Peter Silvia, Venue: Newport Country Club
We wish you ALL a very happy Thanksgiving! We wanted to leave you with just a few Autumn inspired photos&#
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Photo Credits from Left to Right: Snap! Photography, Nataschia Wielink Photography, Cake by Sin Desserts
Hello pretties! Speaking of pretty – today’s topic relates to one of our FAV aesthetic treats: wedding monograms. Traditional yet trendy, wedding monograms are a sweet way of visually exclaiming: “Back off, ladies. He’s mine!” Just kidding…kind of. To be clear, there is an etiquette, or more like a rule of thumb, when it comes to incorporating your married monogram into your wedding. According to Brides.com: “The only ‘rule’ is that the couple cannot appear in a married monogram until actually married. Thus, if you make a monogram with the man’s last initial, you can’t put the women’s first initial with it until the ceremony is complete. Not even if the couple coincidentally start out with the same last name initial.” So, for example, it’s really not “correct” to put your married monogram or crest on your wedding invitations because technically you’re not married yet. The same goes for any decorative
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Photo Credits from Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Small & Chic, Choosing You via Etsy, Coasters via Haute Papier, Steven Michael Photography via Inspired by This, Jennifer Smith, Melissa Schollaert Photography via Style Me Pretty, Julie Mikos via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Lane Dittoe Photography via Style Me Pretty, Melissa Schollaert Photography via Style Me Pretty, A Southern Bucket via Etsy, Snap! Photography, Melissa Schollaert Photography via Style Me Pretty, Lets Indulge, Melissa Schollaert Photography via Style Me Pretty
We can’t bear the thought of a gorgeous, gently worn gown or dress going to waste, but isn’t that the fate of most of the perfectly good (and perhaps not so good) bridesmaid dresses you’ve ever donned? Thanks to charities like Donate My Dress these frocks can find new homes in the arms of underprivileged teenage girls about to celebrate a beloved rite of passage: Prom. With that thought in mind we went in search of charities that accept donated bridesmaid dresses and gives them to girls in need so that they can have a prom night to remember! Take a look at this article from the Huffington Post, which talks about Operation PROM, an organization that turns your Kelly green taffeta nightmare into the dress of a young girl’s dreams. If you just can’t bring yourself to give away a great memory without getting something else in return, you’re in luck!
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Photo Credits: Carrie Rodman Photography
Happy Monday! Today we’re REvisiting a gorgeous couple we featured last week: Jessica and Donald. Remember the breathtaking photos we shared from their nuptials at Newport’s Belle Mer? If not, check them out here. In a nutshell theirs was one of the most romantic celebrations we’ve ever seen played out at one of Newport’s most enchanting venues captured in picture perfect detail by Snap! Photography. Speaking of settings, we just had to share some photos from the newlywed’s rehearsal dinner at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum in Newport. Again, the bride and groom’s attention to detail is superb and their taste, spot on. We just LOVE the vintage suit case display for their guest’s place cards and the couple’s use of olde-timey wedding straws! And how creative are those table centerpieces made of dried beach wood and other natural elements? We are smitten! Thank you so much to
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Credits: Photographer: Snap! Photography, Florist: Greenlion Designs, Venue: Tennis Hall of Fame
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Credit: Photographer: Snap! Photography
Whether you’re thinking about displaying a traditional all-white wedding cake, a scrumptious tower of cupcakes or something a little more thematic like a beach or nautical themed cake on your big day, look no farther for inspiration! To all of you Newport brides, remember to consider the weather when choosing your cake. While we are the first to tell you how we LOVE sugar flowers, there can be a price difference, sometimes a big one, but whether you love sugar flowers or fresh flowers, fondant or butter cream, we here at Newport Wedding Glam want to advise you to be sure to check with your baker what they suggest before deciding! So without further ado, here are some delightful photos of some delectable confections from our favorite Newport wedding bake shops like Confectionery Designs, It’s My Party Bake Shoppe, Konditor Meister, Ana Parzych Custom Cakes, Delicious Desserts and Scrumptions: Happy planning and leave us
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Credits, Top to bottom, Left to Right: Konditor Meister via Snap! Photography, Scrumptions via Snap! Photography, Scrumptions via Snap! Photography, It's my Party Bake Shoppe, Confectionery Designs via Snap! Photography, Confectionery Designs via Snap! Photography, Ana Parzych Custom Cakes, Ana Parzych Custom Cakes, Confectionery Designs via Snap! Photography, Confectionery Designs via Snap! Photography, Confectionery Designs via Snap! Photography, It's my Party Bake Shoppe, Delicious Desserts via Christopher Dumas Photography, Delicious Desserts via Click Imagery, Confectionery Designs, Confectionery Designs
Etiquette mavens can finally breath a sigh of relief because we are about to set the record straight on an incredibly vexing issue to those of us who are a tad obsessed with social protocol. But first a quick quiz: Should you say “best wishes” or “congratulations” to a newly-engaged or just married bride? Those of you who answered “best wishes,” you’re RIGHT! Always, always extend your best wishes to a bride, but feel free to say congratulations to the groom. We think Miss Etiquette sums it all up in her blog post devoted to this topic: “Saying congratulations to a bride implies that she has won something – her groom. The groom is to be congratulated for getting the lady to accept his marriage proposal. To avoid controversy, many people just extend their best wishes to the bride and the groom!” Have a fabulous day everyone and best wishes to
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Credits, Left to Right: The Old Vintage Shop via Etsy, Pixie Paper Creations via Etsy
We know it is Fall, but for all of you couples planning your 2012 Newport wedding… if there’s one thing that screams summer in New England, it’s a good old-fashioned New England Clambake. The tradition of a clambake dates back to the early New England colonists and is still practiced quite authentically in the Newport, RI area as food is baked on a bonfire bed of rockweed creating a wonderful balance of flavors by caterers like McGrath’s Clambakes or Compton Clambakes. So now some of Newport Wedding Glam‘s favorite lobster and clambake inspired items that we want to share with you today, to complete your Wedding Newport Clambake event… For a clambake and lobster theme there are loads of places to check out for inspiration and to purchase these fun items, from the handmade bits on Etsy, custom bibs and wet naps from Sand Scripts, lobster lollipops at Shore Chic, to local favorites
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Photo Credits, Top to Bottom, Left to Right: SNAP! Photography, Carrie Rodman Photography, Etsy Steel Petal Press, It's My Party Bake Shoppe, Sand Scripts, Carrie Rodman Photography, Carrie Rodman Photography, Etsy at My Primitive Boutique, Snap! Photography
Jessica and Donald were married at the glamorous and much sought-after Belle Mer on Newport’s Goat Island in a beautiful ceremony dripping with romance and replete with both rustic and modern touches. The couple wanted an ocean backdrop on their special day and though neither Jessica nor Donald are from Newport, they do hold a special place in their hearts for this lovely and charming city by the sea. In the bride’s own words: “We wanted to get married on the water and have been to Newport several times over the years while dating for long weekends. We love Newport, the people, the food and the town. It is such a fun place to spend time. When we started thinking about where to get married, we realized that Newport would be the perfect choice.” Our friends at Snap! Photography were there to capture the gorgeous details throughout the day! As always, we here
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Credits: Photographer: Snap! Photography, Florist: Greenlion Design, Wedding Planner: The Bride Herself, Ceremony & Reception Venue: Belle Mer, Cake: The Cupcakerie, Hair & Makeup: New Leaf Hair Studio
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Credits: Event Planner & Stylist: Desiree Spinner Events, Photographer: Stacey Hedman
When we think of retro straws we’re instantly transported to a time when Elvis ruled the airwaves and poodle skirts were all the rave. How fun would it be to incorporate these adorable – not to mention useful – reminders of days gone by into the wedding that surely people will be talking about for the next 60 years? (Hint: we’re talking about your special day). Well, now you can and we’re here to show you how adding a tiny touch like retro straws to your cocktail hour and reception will make a joyful and lasting impression on your guests. As you can see retro straws come in a delightful assortment of colors and can be used in conjunction with bright and tasty cocktails to help guide your guests to their tables or as a means to show off your new monogram! Now, as far as where to purchase little
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Credits from Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Nicole Ladonne via Style Me Pretty, Shannon Kelley Photography via Heart Love Weddings, Crush Cul De Sac, Natalie Spencer Photography via Bridal Musings, MEF Photography via 100 Layer Cake, Laura Ashbrook Photography via Style Me Pretty, Our Labor of Love via Style Me Pretty, Lucy Dylan Weddings
