simply elegant
PLATINUM
Platinum Vendors of BOSTON 2011 Couture Bridal FASHIONS Luxurious Platinum Weddings
WEDDINGS
NEW ENGLAND
PLATINUM simply elegant
Platinum simply elegant
Weddings NEW ENGLAND
W
EDDINGS NEW ENGLAND
Cover
Photography: Dan Doke Photography Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Salon: Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Wardrobe Stylist: Lesley M Kokoska-Blain Boutique: L’ellite Boutique, Boston Gown & Veil: Monique Lhuillier, Waltz Platinum Collection Earrings: Maria Elena Location: Post Office Square, Boston, MA Park Designer: Norman B. Leventhal Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava Photo shoot Style and Design: Editor-in-Chief Gina Karlsson
Published by: Simply Elegant Magazine 60 Island Street, Lawrence MA 01840
Editor-in-Chief GINA KARLSSON Publisher & Executive Editor MAGNUS KARLSSON Fashion Stylist Lesley M Kokoska-Blain Contributing Photographers Dan Doke of Dan Doke Photography, Zak Stark, Patrick Brosnan, Laura Parent of Relive Photography, Contributing Stylist Frances Ray Jules Salon , Ben Mitrano, Richard Burgess Contributing Writers: Elizabeth Donahue; Gina Karlsson Editor’s Photo: Hair: Ben Mitrano; Make up: Richard Burgess, Salon: Frances Ray Jules Salon; Wardrobe Stylist: Lesley M Kokoska-Blain; Designer: Romona Keveza Photographer: Dan Doke Photography A special thanks to all the participating wedding professionals who helped make the pages of simply elegant PLATINUM WEDDINGS Magazine come to life, for without them none of this would have been possible. This magazine is dedicated to my children, the most amazing people in my life. May my love shield them from all their worries, may my inspiration guide them to their dreams, may my passion encourage them to be amazing and may my strength take them through it all. Thank you to my husband for believing in me and supporting my dreams.
EXPOS
inc.
is pleased to present
PLATINUM wedding gala
PLATINUM WEDDING GALA BOSTON NEW YORK MIAMI BEVERLY HILLS www.simplyelegantexpos.com call today for a VIP Booth 781-526-1906
From the Editor
S
imply Elegant Platinum Weddings finally takes off and the first issue has hit the newsstands, I am thrilled about the outcome. I hope that you have enjoyed the unique approach we have taken to launch our brand. Let me give you some insight into why there is a need for Platinum Weddings Magazine to be as unique of an experience as possible. Already having established the style of the magazine within the fashion community as a force to be reckoned with, Platinum Weddings has set out to conquer an entirely new (but not altogether unrelated) realm---- the world of fashion. However, it appears that I have approached my first publication with the same fashion forward sensibilities as I do my event and linen designs. The artists with whom I have had the privilege to work with on the magazine are incredibly inspirational in my life, with my ambition to just share their art and vision with the world. A picture can say a thousand words, and with a large amount of unique shoots of my visions, I give the discerning viewer insight to a beautiful story from start to finish. As a self-taught artist who grew up in Boston, I was heavily influenced by luxury and fashion - two elements which are ever-present in the magazine. As we all know luxury is equal part style as well as fantasy. In the issues to come we will continue to bring you innovative ideas, inspirational visions and elaborate resources in planning your Platinum Wedding. All my inspiration,
Gina Karlsson
Editor-in-Chief
PLATINUM simply elegant
Platinum simply elegant
Weddings NEW ENGLAND
W
EDDINGS NEW ENGLAND
Cover
Photography: Dan Doke Photography Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Salon: Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Wardrobe Stylist: Lesley M Kokoska-Blain Boutique: L’ellite Boutique, Boston Gown & Veil: Monique Lhuillier, Waltz Platinum Collection Earrings: Maria Elena Location: Post Office Square, Boston, MA Park Designer: Norman B. Leventhal Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava Photo shoot Style and Design: Editor-in-Chief Gina Karlsson
Published by: Simply Elegant Magazine 60 Island Street, Lawrence MA 01840
Editor-in-Chief GINA KARLSSON Publisher & Executive Editor MAGNUS KARLSSON Fashion Stylist Lesley M Kokoska-Blain Contributing Photographers Dan Doke of Dan Doke Photography, Zak Stark, Patrick Brosnan, Laura Parent of Relive Photography, Contributing Stylist Frances Ray Jules Salon , Ben Mitrano, Richard Burgess Contributing Writers: Elizabeth Donahue; Gina Karlsson Editor’s Photo: Hair: Ben Mitrano; Make up: Richard Burgess, Salon: Frances Ray Jules Salon; Wardrobe Stylist: Lesley M Kokoska-Blain; Designer: Romona Keveza Photographer: Dan Doke Photography A special thanks to all the participating wedding professionals who helped make the pages of simply elegant PLATINUM WEDDINGS Magazine come to life, for without them none of this would have been possible. This magazine is dedicated to my children, the most amazing people in my life. May my love shield them from all their worries, may my inspiration guide them to their dreams, may my passion encourage them to be amazing and may my strength take them through it all. Thank you to my husband for believing in me and supporting my dreams.
EXPOS
inc.
is pleased to present
PLATINUM wedding gala
PLATINUM WEDDING GALA BOSTON NEW YORK MIAMI BEVERLY HILLS www.simplyelegantexpos.com call today for a VIP Booth 781-526-1906
simply elegant
Platinum Weddings New England
Designers
Courture Bridal Fashion
Couture bridal
14
Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: MONIQUE LHUILLIER, Headpiece: Maria Elena ; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Simply Beautiful simply elegant
Platinum Weddings New England
Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: MONIQUE LHUILLIER, WALTZ, PLATINUM COLLECTION with Veil in Blush; Maria Elena Earrings Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, simply elegant Platinum eddings New England Boston
W
Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA Bridal Fashion: Carolina Herrera; L’elite custom Headpiece; Paris Earrings Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: John LaRoche for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Location: POST OFFICE SQUARE, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: Peter Langner gown; Maria Elena Earrings; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography
Localtion: LIBERTY HOTEL, Boston, MA; Bridal Fashion: OSCAR DE LA RENTA; Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava, Boston, MA
Couture Style Bridal Fashion
Bridal Fashion: CAROLINA HERRERA Headpiece: Maria Elena Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquet: WINSTON FLOWERS, Boston
Evening Fashion
Localtion: THE LIBERTY HOTEL Beacon Hill, Boston, MA; Fashion: Gemy Evening Black Maria Elena Earrings Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA;Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography;
Boston, MA; Fashion: GEMY Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography;
Boston, MA; Fashion: PRONOVIAS Boutique: LeLite Boutique, Boston, MA; Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, MA; Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography;
FrancesRay Jules SALON FOR HAIR NAILS SKIN
205 Portland Street Boston MA
617.720.2288
www.francisrayjulessalon.com
THE
LOOK
The essence of true BEAUTY is
apparent even in the
SMALLEST details
Editor-in-Chief GinaKarlsson
110
Hair: Ben Mitrano, Makeup: Richard Burgess, Frances Ray Jules Salon, Boston, Photographer: DAN DOKE Photography; Bouquets: JOHN LAROCHE for blueGuava
FrancesRay
Jules Salon PLATINUM STYLING
Ben Mitrano – Owner, Creative Director and Master Colorist of FrancesRay Jules Salon. It takes much more than just beauty school to know how to bring out one’s inner beauty. Ben’s fifteen plus years of experience of being a stylist and growing up with 5 sisters contribute to his multi talents, Ben was persistently exposed to the world of hair and makeup. Following his love for art, theatre, and fashion, a career in the ever-changing hair industry would be the perfect fit. While at Saks, he worked at most, if not all the runway fashion shows for the Fifth Avenue Club and many other fashion events, benefiting local and national charities. After opening the Boston Salon in 2001 and noticing its success, Ben decided to broaden his horizons and expand his Boston location, going from four styling stations to six, with the addition of a color bar, larger nail area, full skin care and waxing, massage and body treatments, as well as backing the launch of Jules Makeup line. Richard Burgess - Owner, Stylist and Artistic Director - The Artist - With his years experience in the makeup industry working with many different artists has made him diverse in yesterday classics and the latest trends. Working in many fast pace retail environment makes him the perfect style stepper to help you achieve your custom day or evening look. Highlighting, contouring and accenting that facial structure so you are always putting your best face forward. As artistic director of FrancesRay Jules Salon and co-owner he wanted to give his clients a full beauty experience. And what’s a better way of doing that than coming out with your own makeup line. Introducing the Jules makeup, you not only get that fabulous new cut and color you can also get a customized professional makeup application all under one roof. Richard specializes in wedding day, as well as black and white photos, Whether you’re looking for a smoking hot runway look or something simple and clean and just want to feel fabulous - be sure to stop into FrancesRay Jules salon over on Portland Street in Boston and let them create just the right look for you.
115
simply elegant
Platinum Weddings New England
888.326.3653