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The Ultimate Bridal Beauty
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Real New York Weddings for
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Photos That Show Why New York is the Perfect Place to Get HITCHED
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MEET THE TEAM
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Brett Matthews
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Fred Marcus Studio was established in 1941 and continues to have the reputation as the premiere wedding studio in New York.
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Manuel Montenegro
Clean Plate Pictures
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Planning
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Food
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Beauty
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Wellness
Fred Marcus
He is a New York studio serving the tristate area and available worldwide. We would love to meet you and hear your love story
Clean Plate Pictures is all about capturing the heart and soul of a celebration, recording the big events as well as unexpected candid moments.
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Most of his work is in and around NYC, and New Jersey. His style is clean, vibrant, and emotive, capturing the natural energy of a moment without interfering with your pleasure in the day.
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Bachelorette Party Alternatives Which Flowers Are In Season For Your Wedding
How To Plan The Perfect Menu Perfect Meal Plan For Brides-To-Be
Sweat & Tear Proof Makeup 5 Services To Make You Glow On Your Big Day 5 Beauty Procedures Safe Right Before Wedding
Top Services To Calm Wedding Jitters Best Workouts For Backless Dresses
Fashion The Right Dress For Your Body Type Top 10 Reasons Nyc Is The Perfect Place To Get Hitched
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Planning
let the planning ... begin! 9 MONTHS • Register for gifts • Coordinate with Vendors to incorporate Announce your engagement and schedule your wedding theme • Prepare a wedding an engagement shoot. and reception playlist Decide on your budget • Research airlines, Research venues, set hotel, and rental-car up appointments, view reservations for guests. portfolios. Start getting into wedding shape!
12 MONTHS • • • •
11 MONTHS
8 MONTHS
• Go to the first gown fitting with your Maid of Honor • Order Bridesmaid Dresses and accessories • Research wedding rings
• Book a venue, caterer, florist, videographer, photographer and wedding consultant. • Send Save the Dates • Schedule rehearsal time with your wedding venue and determine your • Review & Finalize wedding color wedding details with • Determine your guest list planner • Choose your bridal party • Schedule Bridesmaid and start dress shopping dress fittings • Discuss Groomsmen, flower girl, and ring • Select and order your bearer attire wedding gown • Book hotels for guests • Discuss the Maid of Honor • Order wedding rings and Bridesmaid’s Duties
7 MONTHS
10 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
3 MONTHS
• Review and approve wedding invitations • Discuss honeymoon
• Discuss Bachelorette party plans with bridal party • Plan your Bridal Shower • Make appointment and book a stylist and makeup artist for your wedding day look • Create hotel info cards and maps to include with invitations
5 MONTHS • Taste wedding cakes, select a baker and arrange for cake delivery • Make rehearsal dinner reservations and select your menu
• Print or write wedding invitation labels • Choose or write wedding vows • Groom tuxedo fitting • Make honeymoon reservations and place deposits
6 weeks
3 weeks
• Finalize list of reception • Send rehearsal dinner guests invitations • Write thank you notes as • Review final headcount and details with the you receive gifts caterer • Confirm music selection • Call those who have with DJ not responded to the • Purchase a gift for your invitation fiance • Schedule a dry run with your hair stylist and or makeup artist • Start packing for your honeymoon • Pick up your wedding • Confirm floral order and dress arrange for delivery • Discuss wedding details with your officiant • Eat breakfast • Determine seating • Attend hairstyle and arragements makeup appointments • Schedule mani/pedi • Allow plenty of time for for the day before the getting ready, relax and wedding enjoy your day! • Finalize photographer, videographer, honeymoon, and transportation details • Post announcement and photo on your website • Schedule pickup and return for Groom’s formal visit chicweddingguide.com wear
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4 weeks 2 MONTHS
4 MONTHS
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• Secure a wedding day dressing room for your bridesmaids • Mail Wedding invites • Go to final gown fitting and arrange for delivery • Final Groom’s formalwear fitting • Purchase wedding favors and bridal party gifts • Arrange transportation for bride and groom from the ceremony
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EXPENSES
BUDGETED AMOUNT
VENDOR ESTIMATE
Attire & Accessories (5 percent) Bride accessories Groom accessories Tuxedo
EXPENSES
BUDGETED AMOUNT
VENDOR ESTIMATE
Gifts & Favors (3 percent) Gifts for party Gifts for parents Gifts for the bride Gifts for the Groom Wedding favors
Invitations & Stationery (2 percent)
Ceremony Programs Guest book
Veil Wedding Dress Dress preservation Miscellaneous
Beauty, Health & Spa (2 percent)
Diet, weight loss, gym Facial/Hair Removal Hair Service Makeup Service Mani/Pedi Massage Teeth Whitening
Entertainment (7 percent)
Band or DJ Ceremony musicians Cocktail hour musicians Dance Lessons
Wedding Venue & Catering (40 percent)
Venues Officiator
Invitations & RSVP Reception Menus Save the Dates Table/Place cards Thank You cards
Jewelry (14 percent)
Earrings, Necklace etc. Wedding Bands
Photography & Videography (8 percent)
Photographer Videographer
Planning (10 percent)
Binder, Books, Mags Day of coordinator Weekly Fairs/Events Wedding Planner
Transportation (3 percent)
Limo Rental Travel for Guests
Flowers & Decorations (6 percent)
Reception Accessories
Boutonieres, corsages
Bar Services
Bridal Bouquet
Food Service
Bridesmaid bouquet
Reception Rentals
Ceremony Decorations
Rehearsal Dinner
Flower girl Flowers
Tips
Flower petals
Wedding Cake/Dessert
Reception Decorations
Wedding Night Hotel Room
Reception Centerpieces
Wedding Planning Checklist You’re engaged! What next? • Determine your budget • Meet with family members who are sharing expenses to discuss financial expectations • Set your wedding date • Decide on guest size • Open a Pinterest account (if you don’t already have one!) • Start pinning inspiration photos and ideas • Research wedding gowns • Find ceremony site • Find reception site • Book Officant • Book Photographer • Book DJ
Engagement to 9 months before • • • • •
Write rough guest list Choose your theme/colors Choose and ask your wedding party Book and take engagement photos Order Save the Dates (great time to show off your favorite engagement pics!) • Book caterer • Book Cake Maker • Book Florist • Research wedding day music • Start Diet and exercise routines Go Shopping • Wedding gown • Headpiece and veil • Jewelry • Shoes
8 months to 6 months before • • • • • • • • • • •
Create guest list with addresses Address and send Save the Dates Register for wedding gifts Research honeymoon spots Submit engagement photos to newspapers Shop wedding party attire Discuss wedding colors with mother of bride and groom to arrange attire Research wedding hairstyles Book makeup and hair appointments Choose ceremony musicians Look at wedding rings
5 months to 4 months before • Attend showers and parties • Meet with family members to discuss responsibilities of bar, rehearsal dinner, etc. • Choose and ask readers for your ceremony • Choose and ask ushers for your ceremony • Meet with officiant to discuss expectations • Attend any marriage classes required by your church • Arrange wedding transportation • Make reservations and book transportation for honeymoon • Finalize wedding ring order • Order wedding stationary: invitations, envelopes, seals and stamps, response cards, reception cards, direction cards, thank you cards • Order ceremony accessories: unity candle or sand ceremony, ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket, aisle runner, pew decorations, finalize bouquets with florist • Order reception accessories: Guest book and signature mat and pen napkins, guest favors, cake serving set, garter, toasting flutes, cake topper, card box START SHOPPING FOR CEREMONY & RECEPTION DECOR • Candles • Lights • Centerpieces • Tablecloths • Tulle, ribbon and other fabric • Signs • Other props • Candy buffet decorations • Dinnerware (if the caterer is not providing) • Barware • Other:_____________________ visit chicweddingguide.com for more printables
3 months to 2 months before • Assemble invitations and take one to the post office to have it weighed • Mail out invitations (6-8 weeks before the big day) • Finalize arrangements and orders with: caterer, cake maker, florist, ceremony musicians, DJ, Photographer • Use guest list to keep track of RSVP’s • Order wedding programs • Get marriagelicense(and blood test if required) • Purchase gifts: Bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer, parents of the bride, parents of the groom • Determine seating arrangements and write out place cards • Write wedding vows • Write toasts and speeches • Finalize bar list and place order • Take care of and arrange legal details:
1 month before • Make-up and hair run through • Final fitting for wedding gown • Remind bridesmaids to schedule alterations • Organize wedding supplies to make sure you have everything • Wrap gifts and write cards • Confirm duties with readers, ushers, bartenders, flower pinners, decorators • Meet with DJ to discuss song lists, name pronunciations, etc. • Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest
2 weeks before • • • •
Confirm all services and reservations Give final guest count to caterer Pick up wedding gown Make envelopes for payment to vendors and write out checks
1 week before
• Get rest and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate • Pack for wedding night and honeymoon • Arrange wedding day emergency kit Breathe, relax, and enjoy your new lives as husband and wife! Congrats!
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WEDDINGchecklist REGISTRY
dinnerware
12 formal /casual place settings 12 5-piece flatware setting 12 steak knives 3-4 serving platters 3-4 serving bowls 1 pasta bowl 1 soup tureen w. ladle
1 salad bowl w. server 1 sugar & creamer set 1-2 chip & dip bowls 1 gravyboat 1 salt & pepper shaker set 1 butter dish 1 cheese platter 1 set of cheese knives
kitchen
1 knife block w. full set of knives 1 whisk 2 spatulas 1 pasta server 1 citrus squeezer 1 pie/cake server 1 lasagna turner 2 wooden spoons 1 slotted spoon 1 cooking tong 1 cooking fork 1 meat tenderizer
1 pizza cutter 1 baster 1 pastry brush 1 garlic press 1 spice rack 1 hand chopper 4-5 trivets 2 pot holders 6-8 kitchen towels 1 paper towel holder 1 garbage can 1 can opener 1 peeler
drinkware
12 everyday glasses 12 red wine glasses 12 white wine glasses 12 champagne flutes 6 martini glasses 6 highball glasses 12 variety beer glasses
12 water glasses 1 wine decanter 4 brandy snifter 1 set of bar tools 1 ice bucket w. tongs 1 corkscrew 1 cocktail shaker
cookware
1 set of pots and pans 1 10in. frying pan 1 12in. frying pan 1 grill pan 1 griddle pan 1 roasting pan 2 caserole dishes 1 set of plastic food storage 1 set of glass food storage 1 pizza pan 1 cast iron dutch oven 1 tea kettle 3 baking sheets 2 muffin pans 2 round cake pans 1 rectangular cake pan
6 ramekins 1 pie dish 1 loaf pan 1 spring form pan 1 rolling pin 1 silpat mat 1 cooling rack 1 sifter 1 set of mixing bowls 2-3 cutting boards 1 wooden cutting board 1 2-cup measuring cup 1 set of measuring spoons 1 colander 1 grater
appliances
1 coffee maker 1 stand mixer 1 hand mixer 1 immersion blender 1 slow cooker 1 toaster or toaster oven 1 microwave
1 blender 1 food processor 1 rice cooker 1 waffle maker 1 thermometer 1 candy thermometer 1 icecream maker 1 juicer
luggage
2 large suitcases 2 weekend/overnight bags 2 garment bags
1 set of luggage tags 2 passport covers 1 set of toiletry bags
bath
6 bath towels 6 hand towels 6 wash cloths 2 bath mats 1 shower caddy 1 shower curtain rings 1 shower curtain liner
1 shower curtain 1 hamper 1 waste paper basket 1 toothbrush holder 1 tissue box cover 1 soap dish 1 scale
dining room
12 everyday placemats 2 tablecloths 2 table runners 1 set of candle stick holders 4-6 candle sticks
2-3 vases 12 cloth napkins 12 napkin rings 12 coasters 2-4 picture frames
bedroom
2-4 standard pillows 2-4 pillow shams 2-4 pillow cases 2-3 fitted sheets 2-3 flat sheets 1 comforter 1 mattress pad
1 lightweight quilt 1 bed skirt 1 throw blanket decorative pillows 24 top hangers 24 bottom hangers 1 breakfast in bed tray
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living room
2-6 picture frames wall art candles wax warmer
1 vacuum 1 broom 1 dust pan 1 mop
2 throw blankets decorative pillows 1 set of lamps decorative accents
cleaning
1 bucket 1 iron 1 ironing board 1-2 laundry basket
extras
1 lawn mower 1 tool box 1 electric drill w. drill bits 1 fan 1 wine tote
1 wine fridge 1 wine rack 1 picnic basket cookbooks
Your Big DayBeauty Timeline HAIR & EARLY INSPIRATION PLAN YOUR HAIRCUT decide if you will want hair extensions, find a stylist & decide your big day cut
TEST OUR SELF TANNERS lotions, sprays, test them all!
9-12 months
FIND MAKEUPARTIST STYLIST START PINNING you NEED a trial. Book on a Let’s face it! Pinterest will day you can get the most of be your best friend preparyour $ (engagement shoot ing for you wedding! day!)
FUN STUFF EYEBROW SHAPING if they mess up, you have time to regrow and start over
FINAL FACIAL & HAIR FINAL FACIAL TREATMENT allow skin time to clear up
PAMPER & PRIMP PAMPER a gel mani/pedi will last through all your events, spa day with your VFFs: steam relax and get a massage
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2-4 months HAIR COLOR figure out your final desired color
3 weeks
5-6 months TREAT YOUR SKIN! visit a dermatologist for an assessment, test out treatments, invest in the right products, start daily skincare routines
FINAL CUT & COLOR allow locks to look more natural the day of
days before
FINAL PREP lip exfoliator & mask get a wax
Big Day
WEDDING HEALTH PLAN cut down on sugar & caffeine, find regular exercise routine, and drink water like WHOA
NAIL DOWN DETAILS
PACK BRIDAL TOOL KIT sewing kit fashion tape concealer lipstick/gloss touchup powder compact
1 week
PRIMP one final (gentle) soothing facial to help plump, soothe and hydrate your skin and SLEEP!!
TAKE 10 meditate & set intentions for the day... BREATHE!
TAKE YOUR VITAMINS vitamin B for luscious locks add a hair, skin & nails supplement to your daily routine
1 month START TANNING establish your desired color
HEALTH & SKINCARE
deodorant swipe pack stain remover safety pins bobby pins/mini hairspray mints/ibuprofen
FINAL PREP
GET ZEN cut sodium to beat bloating, eat clean foods to boost metabolism, stress causes breakouts so do yoga ENJOY THE FINAL STRETCH!
SHAVE EXFOLIATE AND MOISTURIZE! wash your hair unless otherwise instructed by your stylist!
Wedding Day Timeline 10:00 am- Hair & Markeup/Getting Ready 12:00-2:00pm - Most vendors arrive for setup 2:00pm - Wedding party and family photos start 3:30pm - Doors open/Guests begin to arrive, pre-ceremony music starts 4:00pm - Invite time The “invite”time is the time on your invitation. Be prepared for both early and late guests. Do yourself a favor and plan on starting the ceremony fifteen minutes after your invite time.
4:15 - Ceremony starts 4:35 - Ceremony ends 4:40 - Cocktail hour starts 5:45 - Move guests into dinner 6:00pm - Buffet opens/Dinner served Timing for dinner depends largely on what type of food service you’re having and how large your guest list is. Always discuss timing with whoever is actually serving your food. They should have the best idea for your particular menu.
6:30pm - Toasts Do toasts during dinner. You have a captive audience, and people are in a headspace to be attentive, plus you don’t have to carve separate time out of the day for them to happen.
7:30pm - First Dance 7:35- General dancing music starts 8:00pm - Second set of pre-sunset portraits You really only need to budget ten to fifteen minutes for these, and you should plan on it being just the two of you and your primary photographer.
8:30pm - Dessert Traditionally it’s considered acceptable for guests to leave the wedding once the cake has been cut. Don’t wait until too late to do it!
9:45pm - Last call The universal signal that things are about to wrap up or wind down. You don’t have to make it official, but if you do it can be helpful to sign to people that they should start preparing (mentally) to leave
9:55 - Music off 10:00 pm - Guests depart 11:00pm - Breakdown, all staff departs
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WeddingEMERGENCY Day KIT 1. Granola Bars 2. Tampons 3. Dryer Sheets 4. Champagne 5. Razors 6. Advil 7. Facial Wipes 8. Vaseline 9. Hand Sanitizer 10. Lotion 11. Nail File 12. Pepto-Bismol 13. Bandaids 14. Mints 15. Lint Roller 16. Cotton Balls 17. Q-Tips 18. Sewing Kit 19. Chapstick visit chicweddingguide.com for more printables
20. Safety Pins 21. Super Glue 22. stain pen 23. hair spray 24. baby powder 25. tissues 26. bobby pins 27. tweezers 28. scissors 29. eye drops 30. floss 31. hair pins 32. clear nail polish 33. mouth wash 34. body spray 35. deodorant 36. tooth paste 37. toothbrush
wedding photo list Parents
Bride & Groom & Bride’s Parents Bride • Parents • Mom • Dad
Groom • Parents • Mom • Dad
Grandparents
• Bride & Groom & Bride’s Grandparents • Bride & Groom & Groom’s Grandparents • Bride & Groom & both sets of Grandparents • Bride & Groom & Bride’s parents and siblings & Grandparents & Groom’s Parents and siblings and Grandparents
Siblings
• Bride & Groom & Bride’s siblings • Bride & Groom & Groom’s siblings • Bride & Groom & Bride’s parents & siblings • Bride & Groom & Groom’s parents and siblings • Bride & Groom’s Mom & Sister • Groom & Groom’s Dad & Groom’s Brother • Bride & Groom & Bride’s Parents & Siblings & Groom’s Parents & Siblings visit chicweddingguide.com for more printables
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Fun and Local Bachelorette Party Alternatives send off the day before with
Dance the Night Away without Going to A Club Get the girls together for a night of fun and dancing without the club scene. You won’t have to worry about a cover charge or who can drink and who can’t. These dance parties even allow the bride to learn a few steps for the honeymoon.
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Congratulations on being a member of the bridal party! Before your bride walk down the aisle into the arms of their beloved spend sometime with your ladies. Traditionally, a bachelorette party is the bride’s final send off. Your girls make sure you have one last night of memories together before the big day. Add a twist to the tradition with some fun and local bachelorette party alternatives.
Why choose an alternative party? They are memorable because they are non-traditional. You can personalize the experience for the size of your bridal party. They are a great way for you to explore a new experience. You can recharge with your bridal party away from the stress of wedding planning.
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Maria Bonita. The spa is in SoHo at 199 Mott street between Spring and Kenmare. Save time the morning of the celebration by getting your nails done the day before. You can even nail down your hair for the big event. The spa offers a variety of services including a muchneeded massage. It’s the perfect place to relax your mind during preparations. Getting pampered is not just about hair and nails. If your party calls for an all out spa day with some lasting treatments check out. Radiance Aesthetics and Wellness is the place for lasting treatments. They are in Manhattan at 635 Madison Ave. This is not a party to schedule the day before the wedding. Make sure you schedule in advance to allow skin to heal after treatment. They offer chemical peels and acne services. Allow yourselves to relax with facials and other calming treatments. Buy some extra mini SD cards for your phones to capture the time together in pictures. Enjoy your time as a group. It goes quick so make the best memories possible. They’ll be amazing to look back on when you think of preparing for your wedding.
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Summer Wedding Flowers
fall Wedding Flowers
1. Hydrangea
1. Chrysanthemum
2. Star Gazer Lilies
2. Helenium
3. Cosmos Flower
3. Perrenial Sunflowers
Considered a magical flower in Japan, these local and seasonal flowers provide an elegant touch to any wedding and are available in soft blues and lavenders. These lilies are colorful and often make a dazzling centerpiece to any bridal bouquet. They are known for their fragrant perfume and bright pink to red color. These flowers resemble daisies but have a larger color variety. Some breeders will have dual colored varieties available.
4. Baby’s Breath
This is by far one of the most underappreciated but central flower for any summer bouquet. Although considered accent pieces (commonly paired with roses) these flowers can also be used as stand-alone accent pieces at reception tables.
Which Flowers Are In Season For Your Wedding?
A Seasonal Workaround.
There are so many considerations that go into wedding day costs; food, makeup, dresses, and let’s not forget flowers. Getting the right florist or grower for your big day is essential to making the event special. That’s right: from elaborate floral arrangements to simple bouquets meant to set off reception tables, there are sure to be masses of flowers, and there’s no skimping here. Cala Floral Studios has been providing the best floral expertise and quality for weddings. Experts will agree that wedding plans incorporating artificial flowers may lower a floral budget slightly, but idealistically, fresh is best and affordable. Fresh flowers are affordable when chosen according to seasonal availability. Picking floral arrangements that are in season will not
only cut costs because they are more easily sourced, it is also a sustainable. Growers propagating flowers out of season have to spend extra money on maintaining artificial conditions for flowers which would otherwise not survive. Growers may also fly almost any species of flower in from exotic locations, but you’ll pay a higher price overall for the transport and floral care at the end of the day. Remember that availability is limited for seasonal flowers. If getting the right flowers is paramount to making or breaking the event, you can also choose to schedule the wedding according to the floral season! Some seasons don’t produce the types of flowers that are commonly thought of as traditional for weddings. For example, fall will not produce tons of pink flowers or roses.
winter Wedding Flowers 1.Cymbidium orchids
There is a wide selection available in winter. Colours include white, yellow and pale green. These flowers were featured in Marilyn Monroe’s wedding bouquet when she got married to Joe Dimaggio
2. Ranunculus
There is a wide species selection of these flowers. While some can look like roses, others may resemble Peonies. Colors vary from red, yellow, to deep purple.
3. Daffodils
Among the more festively colored flowers grown in winter, these are a vibrant yellow.
4. Camelias
These flowers should be of particular interest to those getting married in the south US. Colors range from from red, pink, and white.
These are a signature fall flower that give any wedding a rustic flare and are the flag-bearers of fall. They are available in many colors: pink, white, yellow, and orange. Helenium is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. They resemble small russet-toned coneflowers, popular colors include rich reds, yellows, and oranges. Helianthus is the fall blooming genus of sunflowers although many people may only be aware of the more popular variety commonly blooming in summer.
4. Dried Leaves
Yes, this is a popular wedding decoration! Those getting married in the fall will likely want flowers, but using dried leaves as a decoration can make things warmer as leaves are typically red, orange, and brown. Scatter these over reception tables or on the floor for a creative touch.
spring Wedding Flowers 1. Roses
Considered the ultimate flower of romance, roses are in full bloom during the spring season. Although red roses represent passion, more wedding-appropriate shades are white, cream, or even yellow.
2. English Lavender
This flower has always been prized for its subtlety and class. Colors can be purple or soft blue, however lavender is also used for the calming effect of its smell.
3. Cherry Blossom
A popular favorite for those with an appreciation of oriental design and simplicity, these flowers are a soft pink or white.
4. Bird of Paradise
These flowers make for a more colorful or visual display. A vibrantly themed wedding would be ideal for these flowers, displaying a range of orange, blue, and maroons.
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How To Plan the Perfect Wedding Reception Menu
On your wedding day, there are plenty of critical details that you need to oversee. Planning the menu for your reception, for example, is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as you plan your wedding--not to mention a huge portion of your wedding budget. Thankfully, planning your wedding reception menu doesn’t have to be as hard as you fear.
going to have an evening wedding that stretches across the dinner hour. Carefully considering the time of day The theme of your wedding when you’ll be holding your should reflect you and your wedding will allow you to spouse. You’re sharing this day construct a menu that fits your with the people that you care needs. about most, but ultimately, it comes down to the two of you! Remember: From country barbecues to If you hold your wedding dinner designed to resemble a during a traditional “meal time,” people will expect to be high tea, consider your theme when it comes time to put together your reception menu. The Halcyon Gourmet is an excellent choice for creating a custom wedding menu, including a variety of unique offerings. Want to Photography by Clean Plate Pictures serve a full breakfast buffet? BOOK The Halcyon Gourmet has you covered. Thinking about a gorgeous sandwich spread fed a meal. If you have your wedding and reception at Consider the Time of Day for a lunchtime wedding? They an off time, you may be able What time of day are you have the selection you’ll need. getting married? How long do to serve appetizers or light Consult with them to examine snacks to go along with your you expect the wedding and their offerings, including their cake. reception to last? During a adherence to any unique casual gathering with friends, A lunchtime wedding can dietary requirements. for example, you can provide a come complete with lighter-and often cheaper--fare than a much smaller menu than you dinner wedding. Guests won’t will want to provide if you’re
Remember Your Theme
mind finger sandwiches and fruit for lunch, but they might raise an eyebrow at this dinner choice. Consider the guests that you’ll be bringing to the wedding and their convenience. If guests are coming from out of town, for example, make sure you’re offering a large enough meal that they won’t have to stop for dinner on their way home.
solution. With a focus on seafood and seasonal local food, Chef Cava provides a fine dining experience that will delight all of your guests. While the menu is personalized due to the needs of each client, Chef Cava also has a changing repertoire that changes based on the highest quality produce
Think About Your Wedding Size The size of your wedding has a big impact on what you can serve-and what you’ll need to! If you’re having a big wedding, you’ll need to think on a much larger scale. JPO Concepts, which provides both traditional and out-ofthe-box options, is ideal for large weddings. They don’t believe that a wedding dinner is just about feeding the masses; instead, they want to provide you with a custom wedding experience that will speak to both you and your guests. If you’re looking for a more intimate dining option for a smaller wedding reception, Chef Cava is the perfect
that is currently available. This is one caterer who will be sure to make your wedding an event to remember!
Think About Your Dietary Needs Do you or your future spouse have unique dietary needs: a gluten-free diet, for example; food allergies that have to
be taken into consideration; or a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle that will need to be accommodated? These dietary needs may change the shape of your wedding meal significantly. You should also consider the dietary needs of your guests when you’re selecting the reception menu. While you can’t alter your plans for every guest attending your wedding, you should make sure that there are options available for your parents, your new spouse’s parents, and any members of the wedding party who may have unique dietary needs. Creating the perfect wedding reception menu is easy when you work with a catering service that can help turn your vision and your dream into reality. By consulting with them, you’ll be able to create a custom wedding reception spread that will have all of your guests talking about the food at your wedding for years to come--not to mention asking who was responsible for your catering!
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Catering is an integral element that provides entertainment, contributes to the ambience and when done right, is the most memorable part of any reception. JPO proudly offers a huge range of wedding catering services, including both traditional options and out of the box experiences. Some of our wedding Food & Beverage options include: pre-ceremony beverage stations passed hors d’oeuvres, seated dinners, station dinners, family-style dinners, miniature passed desserts, wedding cakes, late night snacks & edible parting gifts.
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Choose Safe Snacks Let’s face it: you’re not going to give up snacking entirely. Not only that, chances are, there will be some episodes of stress eating before your wedding day arrives. Fortunately, when you have smart snacking ideas in mind, you can make wise choices that won’t add inches to your waistline when you need them the most. Try some of these great snacks: track to your wedding day goals when you know you’re going to have to report in at the end of the week! Not only that, Infinite Weight Loss will provide you with plenty of advantages.
The Perfect Meal Plan for Brides-to-Be Leading up to your wedding day, the last thing you want to stress over is the possibility that you’ll gain weight right before your big day. This is the one day when you want to look your best! Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds before that last dress fitting or you just want to make sure you don’t stress eat your way through to the alteration, having the perfect meal plan will make it easier to get that weight off and keep it off.
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using an app, you need to be 100% honest--don’t give yourself full credit for a thirtyminute sweat session if you spend half of it “taking a water break.”
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It’s easier to stay on the diet wagon when you have someone who will force you to be accountable. Infinite Weight Loss, for example, will pair you with a coach who will help develop personalized meal plans and ensure that you’re staying on track. You’re more likely to track those calories, be honest about your servings, and stay on
Health tips that will make it easier for you to meet your fitness goals. Personalized meal plans that will focus on your nutritional needs and weight loss goals. A positive approach that will help you focus on meeting your goals, not on the foods that you can’t have. Losing weight before your wedding--or even making sure that you have a nutritional plan that will help you meet your goals--can be a challenge. Doing it with a program like the one offered by Infinite Weight Loss will help you meet your goals more effectively and ensure that you have the support you need in order to look your best in your wedding dress.
• Popcorn, which clocks in at just 30 calories per cup, is a great way to satisfy a craving for salty foods! • Greek yogurt is an excellent choice for filling you up and satisfying your sweet tooth. Choose a prepackaged option that is lower-sugar and low calorie or make your own by stirring honey or agave into plain yogurt. • If you’re not used to reaching for fruit as a snack, try it! Apples, bananas, and oranges already come in convenient packaging, and their serving size is selected for you. If you’re munching on grapes or berries, use a measuring cup to make sure you aren’t overindulging. • Munch on an egg when you need a protein boost or an energy fix to help you get through some of your toughest, busiest days. Whether you prefer yours hard boiled or scrambled (with cooking spray, not butter, if you’re trying to cut calories!), eggs are a nutritional powerhouse. • Baby carrots with light dressing are a great way to get your “crunch” fix without piling on the calories. • Whey protein shakes will help fill you up and increase your energy levels, giving you plenty of fuel to burn throughout the day. Many brands are also very low in calories for all the nutritional benefits they carry!
Knowing what foods you can snack on safely--and keeping them on hand so that when a munch attack hits, you can satisfy your cravings in a healthy manner--is one of the best ways to be sure that you’re maintaining a healthy diet plan leading up to your wedding.
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you want a solution that won’t wash off, microblading with the Eyebrow Queen is one of the best ways to be sure that your eyebrows won’t get out of control on your special day. The Eyebrow Queen will work with you to choose the best eyebrow shape and tone for your face, ensuring that you’ll get the best look for you--and even better, you’ll get to keep it for between six and eighteen months, depending on your personal chemistry and the style you choose. For brides with sparse eyebrow hair, this is one of the best ways to get the perfect look you’re imagining.
Your bridal look needs to be as close to perfect as possible--and you want a solution that will last all day, not one that will quickly be washed away when the tears start flowing. From outdoor weddings with higher temperatures than you imagined to indoor weddings that are more emotional than you expected, your makeup needs to be tough enough to handle it all. Thankfully, these sweat and tear-proof bridal makeup options will keep you looking your best no matter what your special day might throw at you.
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The name might sound painful, but the results are anything but. Essentially, microneedling is important for jumpstarting the skin’s repair process in order to build up levels of collagen and elastin. The two are vital for eliminating wrinkles, acne scars and other skin issues. Plus, the needle can be used on any part of the skin to achieve that healthy look. Depending on the treatment area, it usually takes about 15-60 minutes, and thus can easily be integrated in your schedule. The immediate results will likely be pink skin, and about two days of recovery. To see the best results though, it is recommended to do a series of treatments (usually between five to six) that are spaced four to six weeks apart. Nurse Gigi provides this service at reasonable costs, and their expertise with the microneedling process makes them the perfect choice in the quest to attain that perfect glow.
2 5 Great Services That Will Get You Glowing On Your Wedding Day Getting that perfect glow on your wedding day may seem impossible, but it is really not. While granted, there are plenty of ways to achieve that perfect, dewy glow for your big day, it is important to scale down. Rather than getting overwhelmed with all the options to make that happen, narrow down your options and pick the right services to accomplish this mission.
It might seem difficult to start from scratch to find the service that will really help achieve glowing skin, especially in such a competitive market. However, we did some of the work to find you the perfect services and the right providers to make your dream of great skin a reality for your wedding day.
Laser Hair Removal
It might not seem like it initially, but laser hair removal tends to serve a double whammy. Not only is it one of the best ways for long-term hair removal, but it is also great at helping skin heal and get the right glow. The trouble with waxing tends to be the inherent pain factor associated with it, as well as the fast regrowth and ingrowns that come with it. And shaving tends to have that same problem too. To combat that, consider laser hair removal. Places such as light touch laser spa nyc are able to provide custom-made solutions for clients based on a variety of factors such as the thickness, and color of the hair as well as skin color. It might be worth getting a free consultation to see if this is the right treatment for you, and the many benefits that come alongside laser hair removal.
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The ultimate goal is to look fresh, dewy and having an amazing wedding glow, that much we know. But one of the best ways to accomplish this is to consider the Restylane Lyft to jumpstart that process. As you age, you will likely notice the development of wrinkles and lines, or less elasticity in your facial tissue. However, Restylane Lyft is one of the best ways to combat the aging process. Perfecta57 NYC is one such place that provides this treatment, and its benefits are myriad. The major component in it is hyaluronic acid, which provides volume in the cheeks. Getting this filler will have long-lasting and most important natural results when it comes to rejuvenating your face. It provides comfort, convenience and safety in one fell swoop, making it a great option.
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Caring for your skin is incredibly important, especially as you get closer to the wedding day. Indulging in some skin therapy, such as the one Kamila’s Skincare offers is a good way to relax while still ensuring you are prepping the right way. Kamila’s Skincare also offers eyelash extensions, nails, various facial treatments, and electrolysis hair removal. Thermotherapy treatment is basically a process wherein radio frequency energy is converted into biothermal energy. This helps increase the tissue temperature, and stimulates cell expansion within tissue cells. The overall effect? It results in a firming lift. Thermotherapy treatment is incredibly effective, and is associated with many benefits. Not only is it an intense face and under eye lift, but it also provides lifting for neck and cleavage skin. It also leads to full body firming, as well as anti-cellulite action.
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Once you have found the right treatment for you, your skin needs the ultimate last touch. Tanning is a great way to cap off your skincare regimen, and really showcase how well you take care of your skin. Soleil Tans is a great place that will ensure that you having glowing, sun-kissed skin the day of your wedding. Indoor tanning is the best way to highlight how gorgeous your skin is, as well as provide an extra level of confidence on your wedding day. Whether you choose airbrush tanning, or UV tanning, both are good ways to get bronzed, beautiful skin without incurring serious sun damage.
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A bridal couple plans for everything to be perfect on their wedding day, from flower placement to photograph poses. Brides and grooms want nothing more than for everything to flow smoothly and feel great. Relaxing on your wedding day is a whole lot easier if you feel like you have treated yourself and know you look great for the everlasting wedding pictures. Time seems to run on a different clock when you’re planning for a wedding and before you know you’ve only got a few months or weeks left before the big day. If you’re concerned about l ooking and feeling great, never mind the flowers and food, we’ve compiled a list of five beauty procedures that are safe for either party to get shortly before the wedding.
5 Beauty Procedures That Are Safe to Get Before Your Wedding Tattoo Removal
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Tattoos can be beautiful pieces of art you decide to get years before your big day. However, if you’re a bride who has chosen an equally beautiful dress that clashes with your tattoo, or are over the tattoo in general, Vada Spa provides clients with laser tattoo removal. The professionals at the spa ensure the ultra-short pulse duration of PicoSure laser therapy eliminates tattoo ink in a few short treatments.
If you’ve been getting ready for your wedding day you may or may not be working out. But you do want to look seamless in the attire you’ve chosen. If there are areas of your body that hold on to stubborn fat, Vada Spa offers Sculpsure which permanently destroys fat cells. In as few as twenty-five minutes, you can have multiple areas treated and leave feeling refreshed and smaller. Sculpsure is non-invasive and offers an astounding 90% patient satisfaction rate. The procedure is a must have if you’ve got a few pounds keeping you from moving comfortably in your gown.
Cocktail dresses for the rehearsal dinner and swimsuits on the honeymoon are almost unavoidable. If you suffer from spider or reticular veins on your legs, then leg vein clearance is the solution. The dermatology specialists at The Dermatology and Laser Group in Manhattan can diminish the appearance of veins, so your legs are smooth and unblemished for your big day. Surgery requires down time, whereas the laser energy easily passes through the skin and into the vein, destroying the vein and leaving smooth, natural looking skin underneath.
The Wellpath Clinic understands each of their patients might have something they aren’t happy with. Small aspects such as, under eye circles, cellulite, stretch marks, and scars, or loose skin are an easy fix with the use of a carbon dioxide therapy to increase circulation. Over time or after other procedures skin loses circulation. With Carboxy Therapy, it helps improve the aging physiology and ensures long-term benefits. The use of the treatment shrinks fat cells, stimulates collagen and breaks down scar tissue. Very rejuvenating for brides-to-be who want a pick me up.
Traditional liposuction requires invasive procedures and scalpels. Nothing a bride wants to contemplate shortly before walking down the aisle. Today, the staff at The Wellpath Clinic offer ILipo laser to shrink fat cells the same way diet or exercise might diminish fat cells. If there are areas of your body that need shrinking, then pop on in and have the doctors sculpt your body. The cold light laser emits its rays into the fat cell, causing the cell to release its content and shrink. Because the laser causes the fat to shrink identical to the way exercise does, it is natural, so there are zero side effects or consequences.
Planning a wedding is stressful, looking great doesn’t have to be. Easy and noninvasive treatments are available, making an appointment is the hardest part. Don’t wait until the day of your wedding to wish you would have tweaked something. Make your appointment today and enjoy the benefits.
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Soul Skin Care provides facials, skin care services, advanced skin care services and body treatments for males and females of all ages. Located in Islip, New York, clients have come to Soul Skin Care from Montauk to Manhattan. Skin care is part of self care. Soul Skin Care can provide a holistic overview of caring for yourself and the skin you are in! Utilize your body’s own natural resources combined with nature-inspired skin care products and treatments to improve a variety of skin conditions. Discover your Soul while receiving a relaxing and invigorating facial or spa-like treatment at Soul Skin Care.
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For those who are unfamiliar with the practice of Reiki, it’s a customized wellness and fitness routine that dates back to ancient practices found in renowned places like China, India and Nepal. Today’s Reiki’s procedures are custom-tailored to fit individual needs and expectations. Used for relaxation and stress relief, Reiki also aids those recovering from illness, injury and surgery, including people suffering from mental and emotional traumas. At The Living Room in Brooklyn, Reiki is used for relaxation and destressing, also assisting in recovery from surgery, injury and illness. These healing practices also aid in getting over mental and emotional traumas. Initially implemented for opening and aligning the chakras, Reiki gives some participants assistance with correcting bad habits, like smoking, drinking or gambling. If you’re looking to re-evaluate your life before opening this new chapter, maybe Reiki could help.
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Pre-Wedding Jitters In NYC The expression having “cold feet” is often associated with having a bad case of pre-wedding jitters. But in reality, many brides (and grooms alike) are simply looking for a way to unwind, relax or just chill out (pun intended) in order to relieve themselves of some of the major stress that comes along before the big day.
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So in this pre nuptial light, here are the top five places and services for one (or both) of the happy couple to enjoy some quality me (or we) time before this all important, red-letter date arrives
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Let’s start off with our first “cool” relaxing location known as Chill PlacE Nyc that uses REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) along with other technologies to bring peaceful, restful healing and relaxation to our tired and stressed-out bodies, mind and spirit. Inside a private room with a climate controlled environment, clients are given floatation therapy inside a soothing water tank that’s kept at a consistent and comfortable 94-degree temperature. Using Epsom salt as both a natural buoyancy device and healing aid, this quiet, individual space allows for a chunk of mellow, relaxation time without the need for any knowledge of meditation practices or relaxation techniques. Participants of this REST procedure describe it as a “womb-like experience” that lulls them into a quiet space of complete relaxation and comfort. If you’re worried about claustrophobia or other control concerns, your floatation cabin comes with an immediate connection with staff through an internal intercom system and ways to control lighting.
Get In Touch With All The Elements When it comes to relaxing, nothing beats a visit to the spa and The Organic Elements Spa NY is the perfect place when it comes to pampering and healing. Along with deep tissue massages and acupuncture, Organic Elements also uses reflexology, which is an ancient Chinese technique applying gentle pressure along points found in the feet and hands to re-establish blood flow and healing energy throughout our entire body. For a unique massage experience, try the exclusive “Five Elements Treatment,” their signature method, that includes acupuncture along with this amazing treatment. Incorporating earth, wood, metal, fire and water into this luxurious routine, these relaxation experts combine aromatic oils, signature citrus scents and warm stones that are custom tailored to your specific needs and desired level of pressure.
If you’re looking for many different types of services at just one location, consider the Laon Wellness Center in NYC. You’ll find plenty of pampering at this peaceful place complete with acupuncture treatments, chiropractic services, facial rejuvenation, physical therapy, therapeutic massage and yoga all under one roof. While continuous event dates for yoga sessions vary and appointments are necessary for most of their other therapies and practices, they’re extremely flexible with these hours and times to fit even the most hectic of schedules. See how Laon will easily accommodate you for some serious downtime or uplifting experiences.
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To look your absolute best on your wedding day, you need to really feel your best, from the inside out. Sometimes with all the planning and preparation associated with the most important day of our lives, we forget to take care of ourselves in the process. Set aside some important quality time to spend relaxing and healing before taking this once-in-a-lifetime journey with your future partner.
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Your wedding is fast approaching, and you want to make sure that you look your best in your dress. After all, this is one of the biggest days of your life! If you’re looking for a killer workout that will make you excited about your backless dress, check out one of these great workout options. You’ll tone, tighten, and look your best for your wedding day.
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movements to help build and shape the muscles you want to show off in your dress. On your wedding day, you want to feel beautiful. Your future spouse already knows how lovely you are, but on this day, you want to take the extra steps to shine! Any of these comprehensive workout programs will enable you to work with incredible trainers who will help take you to your goals and beyond. Be careful! You might just see results that you didn’t imagine--and that may involve an extra wedding dress fitting as you discover that your body is more toned than you ever dreamed possible! Choose the workout that’s right for you and discover the stress-blasting benefits of working to tone your body as you move toward your special day.
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We are located in Midtown Manhattan, just blocks from all three major transportation hubs including Penn Station, Port Authority, and Grand Central Station.
Designer Loft Bridal offers various amenities, from on-site alterations, a design team to help you find or modify your dream gown, and unparalleled service meant to make your gown decision easy and stress-free.
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At Designer Loft Bridal, you will find a unique selection of designers and wedding gown styles, including many exclusive Collections. Designer Loft Bridal has one of the largest Rosa Clara selections in the United States.
Other top designers include Yumi Katsura Pronovias Collections Matthew Christopher Eddy K Collections Robert Bullock as well as several distinctive International designers.
Work with a Bridal Store Finding Your Ideal Dress For many brides, the first time they’ve ever actually laid eyes on a wedding dress in person is their own wedding. For others, they’ve seen dozens of dresses on their closest friends and family members, but they have no idea what they want for themselves. Working with a qualified bridal shop, however, will help overcome those barriers and make it easier for you to find the dress of your dreams. At Ever After Bridal, for example, you’ll find a high-quality experience that is designed to help each bride find her perfect princess dress. Designer Loft Bridal matches each gown to the bride’s best features--and offers consultations to help make the magic happen. Thanks to these bridal shops and many others like them, you’ll find that it’s easier than you ever imagined to find your perfect dress.
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Choosing the Right Wedding Dress for Your Body Type You’ve always imagined looking like a princess on your wedding day. Some brides have always had the perfect dress in mind. Others, however, may struggle with finding a dress that will fit their unique body type and their specific needs. Choosing the right wedding dress for your body type, however, doesn’t have to be the biggest struggle leading up to your special day! Instead, follow these guidelines to help you find the perfect dress.
One of the easiest ways to start narrowing down the dress that’s right for you is to examine what you don’t want in your wedding dress. For example, if you’re worried that a strapless dress will fall straight off, leaving you exposed in the middle of your wedding, that’s an easy thing to rule out. These guidelines will also help you rule out a few common wedding dress types. Petite brides should avoid ballroom gowns, since the large amounts of fabric will quickly swallow them up. Brides who are uncomfortable with tight, constricting dresses should avoid mermaid-style gowns, which can be difficult to move freely in and will show every curve. Sheath-style dresses don’t look their best on pear-shaped brides (narrow on top and curvy on the bottom).
Finding the ideal dress for your body type can be a challenge, but a few basic guidelines will make it easier to choose a dress that will make you feel absolutely stunning. A-line dresses are flattering on almost every body type, making them a universal favorite. If you’re looking for something a little more specific to your needs, however, these guidelines can help.
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Has your bust size always been the bane of your existence? Do you simply know that you have great curves on top? A deep or scooped neckline will help open up your face and make you feel confident. Note that scoops look better than straight necklines If you have wider hips and a for your body type. narrower bust, flatter your shape! Look for a skirt that flares out at or a As a plus-sized bride, you can little above the waist absolutely find a gown that in a gradual, flowing highlights your curves line that drapes and has you feeling beautifully across your curves. your best! Choose stiffer fabrics with no pleating to display your charms to full If you’re a sporty bride who advantage. Ideally, simply doesn’t have a lot of you want an Empire-style dress--but make curves, a ballroom dress is sure that the Empire seam starts below the the perfect option for your chest, not at it. wedding day! These gorgeous gowns will help add the appearance Feel as though you have no of curves and have you curves at all to show off in feeling your best. your wedding dress? If you have a rectangle-shaped body, opt for dresses that If you have a perfect have accents at both the hourglass figure with bust and the hips to a trim waist and flat help add the illusion stomach, embrace it! of curves and have you Mermaid dresses are the perfect way to show off Choosing a dress based on your body type is a great way to be your gorgeous curves sure that you’re looking your and have your future best on your wedding day. These spouse eagerly guidelines, however, are exactly awaiting the end of that. Choose a dress that will make the reception. you feel beautiful, and all your loved ones will be sure to notice! Petite brides should seek column or sheath-style dresses that appear to add length to their body. A togastyle dress is a great way to add a sexy flair to this common style!
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Ever After Binghamton Bridal was created with the bride in mind. This bridal boutique will provide the attention that a bride deserves in preparation for their big day. Ever After is a locally owned and operated bridal boutique on Washington Ave in Endicott, NY.
New York, New York, if you can make it here you can make it anywhere. The Big Apple is more likely to take a bite of you rather than you it. Especially when it comes to finding a life long mate. That’s why when you do find the one you should scream it from the top of the Empire State Building. You didn’t go on all those first dates uptown, downtown and gasp Long Island just to slink away to Boca to perform your nuptials!
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New York City is a city that is constantly going. It can be hard to get a cab at times and drivers may be less than pleased by pedestrians who hold up traffic. But, if you are in a wedding dress drivers will slow down for you and you will have no problem whatsoever hailing a cab. You will truly feel like a princess in New York City on your wedding day.
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It is a Great Back Drop
There is no better place in the world New York City oozes high-class with this many epic photo opportunities. Take your and sophistication. There is wedding photos with the no better place in the country epic New York skyline in or in the world to get married. the background, or maybe The rich history of the city and out near Ellis Island with the plethora of events and Lady Liberty in the shot. The people speak for themselves. potential for great wedding photos is unlimited in New York City.
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You Can Still Have a Natural Venue
Couples who are looking to have their wedding outdoors can still do that in New York City and get the best of both worlds. Central Park is just one great location with a number of different spots that are great for weddings.
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You Can Be Every Bit as Non-Traditional as You Like
New York City is no stranger to quirky and non-traditional. If you want to have a nontraditional wedding or a quirky one, is there a better place on the planet to accommodate you than New York City?
You Never Have to Worry About Transportation
We already talked about cabs but New York City is truly special because there is always a transportation option. This is not the case almost everywhere else in the world. So whether someone is running late to the wedding, or the wedding party wants to go out for a night on the town after the reception, there are a ton of transportation options to meet any needs you may have.
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More Venue Options Than You Will Know What to Do With
New York City is home to a number of great venues for a wedding. You will be able to choose from secret rooftop oases, industrial lofts, traditional banquet halls, art galleries, historic mansions, chic hotels, botanical gardens, and so much more. Did we forget to mention you can have your reception at Central Park Zoo? Yeah, in New York
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It is Relatively Inexpensive
Forget about the cheesy wedding cover band. New York City is home to a multitude of amazing musicians and artists that can make your wedding band a unique and unforgettable experience while still playing your favorite songs.
Too many people think that New York City is too expensive. Did you know you can get married in scenic Central Park for the whopping cost of a 25 dollar permit? Yep, that’s right. For 25 dollars you can have your wedding in Central Park, without booking the venue 6 to 12 months in advance and for a fraction of the cost.
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Is There Anywhere More Romantic?
No matter how big or small your wedding may be there is something that is grand and romantic about New York City. The old architecture and the history of the largest city in the States gives New York a unique romance that can’t be found anywhere else.
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