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When the temperature creeps above 60 in NYC it seems like everyone seeks out long walks in parks and al fresco dining. It comes as no surprise that when couples want to get married, having a venue with outdoor space is top of their priority list.  Here are the best outdoor venues in NYC: The […]

WEDDING PLANNER: Lifestyle Maven Events VENUE: The Stone Mill FLORALS: A.P. Bio PHOTOGRAPHER: Nato Tuke TABLETOP RENTALS: Borrowed Blu LOUNGE FURNITURE: Gather & Lounge LIGHTING: C & C Lighting  OFFICIANT: Judges for Love MUSICIANS: Sterling Strings DJ: Empanadamn HAIR & MAKEUP: Brides by Zarielle   Marielle & Zac gets married at the Stone Mill in […]

WEDDING PLANNER: Lifestyle Maven Events VENUE: Central Park Zoo CATERER: Real Food Catering FLORALS: Rebecca Shepherd  STATIONERY: Chatty Press PHOTOGRAPHY: Nato Tuke CINEMATOGRAPHY: Joyce Films HAIR & MAKEUP: Sharon Becker Beauty BAND: Silver Arrow Band LINENS: Nuage Designs CAKE: Nine Cakes COFFEE CART: Grounded Coffee PRETZEL CART: Sigmund’s Pretzels   Stephanie & Ray’s wedding took […]

This may come as a surprise to you but summer is one of the least popular times in NYC and the Northeast to get married. While we all imagine summer weddings to be by the sea with a gentle breeze and beautiful flowers, the reality is that temperatures can reach upwards of 100+ Fahrenheit, the […]

You just got engaged and imagined you’d be floating on cloud nine but instead are an anxious mess. All of your friends and family keep asking you if you’ve set a date and providing unsolicited advice and preferences. Unfortunately, for many couples this is their reality. This can lead to planning fatigue, a delay of […]

​In pop-culture, the only main point of reference to wedding planning are rom-coms full of delighted would-be brides who have binders full of inspiration, contracts and checklists. Usually in these scenarios, never once does it show the bride to be at work, doing laundry or having a mild anxiety attack due to her busy life […]

I had the opportunity to go to Tulum, Mexico recently with my husband for a week to enjoy some tacos, tequila and fun in the sun. We decided on Tulum because we wanted to avoid crowds and all-inclusive resorts. We sought out nature, culture, and delicious food. Tulum was the absolutely perfect choice. We spent […]

Georgina & Rob’s early autumn wedding in Gowanus, Brooklyn was the epitome of Boho Chic. Their gorgeous ceremony and reception site at The Green Building was stunning,  With the use of simple floral accents,  tropical greenery, amber hued candle light and fabric draping, their event was both chic and elegant with a touch of  the […]

First off, what is an unplugged ceremony? It is when a couple consciously decides to have all guests refrain from taking photos using their phones, cameras, tablets, or any other device. Why do couples have unplugged ceremonies? 1. So that guests can be fully present during the ceremony. ​In our Instagram crazed  society, many people focus […]

The moment has finally arrived! You are engaged! You are over the moon and can’t wait to dive right into wedding plans and make that secret Pinterest board public. After all, there are venues to see, gowns to try on and about 2,673 other things to do! Now take a deep breath and ask yourself: […]