New York Wedding Workshop

The New York Wedding Workshop

“How To” Series

“How to Hire a Photographer and Videographer”

Saturday, January 31, 2009

10 AM to 12:30 PM

Gina Gallery*

454 Columbus Ave at 82^nd Street

*please note that this is a change in venue from previous announcements

Course description: Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of wedding photographers and videographers in New York? Are you wondering how to tell one from the other without calling and meeting each one?  Who is right for your wedding and what should you be looking for? Join us for a step-by-step seminar that will take you through the research and selection process for two of the most important vendors you will hire for your wedding day.  Learn about film vs. digital, black and white vs. color, flash vs. natural light, candid vs. photojournalistic, discs vs. prints and all the other “buzz words” you are flooded with as you pour over photo and video websites.  Also, get tips on negotiating contracts specifically with photographers and videographers to get the best value and to actually walk away with the images you want. This course is well-suited for novice planners as well as brides and grooms. Light breakfast will be served.

Gifts and goodies at every event!

Visit www.nyweddingworkshop.com for tickets and more details.

Enter code WED03 to purchase tickets at the reduced rate of $30!

Featuring wedding photography expert Lily Kesselman

The Wedding Party recap

This weekend Anne and I hit the Wedding Party event at the Palace Hotel, sponsored by the Wedding Library and Elegant Bride magazine.  It was a great chance to catch up with all my favorite vendors, and discover a couple of new ones at the same time.  Above are some dresses from Lela Rose’s Amsale‘s new bridesmaids line.

These dresses were a sight to see! Designed by British designer Sam Walls Beasley of Samuelle [who is now located in Brooklyn!!], each dress is completely couture…she will work with you from the very beginning to design a gorgeous, custom made wedding dress that no one else will have!

The fabulous dessert table by Amy Atlas Events and a sneak peak at a cake from One Girl Cookies…the piping and blue color were so precious!

Invitations above by Paper+Cup Designs…I always love seeing them in person and getting to get a real sense of all the special little details that go into each one.  Below is Mr. Boddington‘s maypole of gorgeousness.

Flowers above by Blade….a perfect arrangement yellow and grey, and below some striking jewel tones by Fleurs.

[images by Brooklyn Bride]

BFF Bridal Best in Honeymoons recap

Last night I checked out the always great BFF Bridal Best in Honeymoons event at the Jumeirah Essex Hotel.  If you were looking for honeymoon locations and ideas, this was definitely the place to be…lots of exotic locations were represented, like Thailand and the Maldives.  Since my honeymoon was long gone, I was glad to see some familiar faces…Jennifer Behr showed off some of her fabulous hairpieces [Gossip Girl is a HUGE fan], Bee from Weddingbee and Lisa Hoffman from Ceci New York were there, Mark Ingram had these 2 lovely ladies above walking around in gorgeous dresses…it was almost too much to handle! Good job BFF Bridal!

[oh, and because I'm totally lame and love celebrity sightings, I would be remiss to not mention that David Faustino was at the hotel..remember him from Married With Children?]

[images by Brooklyn Bride]

Always a Bridesmaid and Pronovias event

Last Thursday I headed uptown to the Pronovias showroom for a lovely event by Xochitl of Always a Bridesmaid.  There was a mini fashion show [forgive my not-so-great shots...models move around a lot], gorgeously fragrant flowers by Fleurs, music, makeup and hair..all in one place! And SPEAKING of events, there are 2 this week….BFF Bridal and The Wedding Party!  I’ll be at both so definitely check them out…more info on them in Deals + Events.

Find more images here and here.

[images by Brooklyn Bride]

The Wedding Library hosts The Wedding Party

The Wedding Library has their big event coming up on Jan 24th at the Palace Hotel, and I’m super excited about it!  Just check out the itinerary below!  Get 2 for 1 tickets with code BringAGuest!

Saturday, January 24, 2009
10:00am-5:00pm

The New York Palace Hotel
455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street
New York City

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

10:00-12:00 – Celebrity Wedding Speakers
• Style Guru Colin Cowie
• Fashion Designer Lela Rose
• Elegant Bride Editor-in-Chief Antonia van der Meer
• Claudia Hanlin & Jennifer Zabinski of The Wedding Library

Get an insider’s peek into top celebrity planner Colin Cowie’s most extravagant weddings. Meet fashion designer Lela Rose. Learn the hottest tips of the trade, straight from the pages of Elegant Bride. Hear how to make it all work for your wedding with the Wedding Library.

Wedding stylists to the stars will speak throughout the day on how you can adapt the freshest new bridal trends for your own wedding.

12:00-3:00pm – Experience the Vendors
Experience over a dozen mini-wedding environments.  Taste wedding treats, try on spectacular jewels, view photography, hear live band showcases and stop to smell the roses presented by our hand-picked, top notch vendors.

Over 75 exclusive vendors will bring their services to you in this hands-on, real-time planning event.
- View all the top bridesmaid lines fresh off the runway
- Taste sample wedding cakes
- See striking tabletop displays and stunning wedding themes
- Get great tips from our stationers – and even consult privately on your wedding invitation
- Experience the sweetest wedding favors, from treat tables to photo booths
- Hear live band showcases from NYC’s favorites

3:00-4:00pm – Straight From the Catwalk
Top bridal designers will showcase their most popular gowns in a show to rival all others! See Spring Collections and fashion favorites from the editors of Elegant Bride. Get a firsthand glimpse of the top styles twirling down the runway—just for you! Along with breathtaking bridal gowns, our models will show you the latest array of bridsmaids’ fashions. So you’ll have a chance to envision the perfect colors, styles and fabrics for you and your maids – all from designers you love.

Great Gift Bag
Need we say more? The Wedding Party vendors and sponsors will send you off with a wonderful assortment of gifts you’re not likely to forget.