Sarah & Josh - 6/12/2010

Sarah & Josh were married at the Rotch-Jones Duff House & Garden Museum in New Bedford, MA. Their reception took place at Stone Bridge Farm in Acushnet, MA. From the beginning, the bride and groom had envisioned a simple, tented, backyard wedding. With hummingbirds in flight and butterfly bushes in full bloom, this was the perfect setting for their special day. The tent was complete with paper lanterns courtesy of Ryan Designs, linens from Divine Weddings, floral from Accentuations Floral and other decorative details from yours truly, Infinite Events. Thanks to Chris at Sound Xplosion for keeping the guests dancing all night long and Russ Morin's for providing their amazing customized buffet. Congrats again Sarah & Josh, it was a pleasure working with you throughout your planning process!

Ceremony:

The Reception:

Sarah's personalized favors said: "Thank you for helping to plant the seeds of our future..."

Cake was by Sally's Cakes in Dartmouth, MA.

Guests lit sparklers and relaxed by the fire pit at the end of the evening.

Katie & Steve - Roger Williams Casino

Katie & Steve were married back in March at Roger Williams Casino. They had a romantic, simple ceremony on the first floor of the casino followed by a fun-filled reception. Each guest was served their very own lobster thanks to B&M Clambakes and George from CE DJ's entertained the crowd. We were happy to help coordinate their special day and hope you enjoy some of their pictures taken by Jen Ing Photography.

Rhode Island's Hidden Gem: Squantum Association

Last week we were invited to take a grand tour of Squantum Association in East Providence. Boasting stunning ocean views, historic club house quarters and plenty of natural charm, it is truly Rhode Island’s most well-kept secret. Built over 135 years ago on the cliffs of East Providence, this historic landmark provides all the modern amenities for a spectacular waterfront wedding. Accompanying panoramic views of the Providence River and Narragansett Bay, Squantum features a bakehouse, clubhouse, private island, manicured gardens, rocky cliffs, boat dock and multiple coastline patios. (Topping it off, white crushed shells even decorate the paths!) Squantum is uniquely situated to host all your wedding needs in just one location: rehearsal dinner, ceremony, photography, reception and more. This all-inclusive venue accommodates the couple looking for a picturesque location without the Newport pricetag.

Photo credits: Jennifer Neves Photography, KCK Photography, Squantum Association, Dana Siles

Perfectly Plum

Make a royal statement this fall with this sophisticated hue: plum. Rich plum accessories are all the rage with florists, printers and designers. Be bold with dark dresses or flash a little color with a small floral hair clip. Keep your plums feeling fresh with avant-garde choices: a funky cupcake tower or dyed stilettos. Choose plum and your wedding is bound to be a majestic occasion!



Labels (clockwise from top left): accessory by Myra Kim, photo by Scarlett Lillian Photography; invitation by Union Street Papery, photo by Wendy Maclaurin Richardson Photography; flowers by The Bloom Room, photo by Jill Schwarzkopf/Realities Photography; cupcakes by Polka Dot Bakery, photo by Cheyenne Schultz Photography; photo by Christine Johnson Photography; photo by Brian Dorsey Studios.

Do you David take Vera...??

Vera Wang has recently announced that she will be partnering with David's Bridal and developing a new, lower priced line of gowns. The gowns will be in stores by Spring 2011 and all priced under $1,500.00. Soon after this release, Vera will be offering accessories and a line of bridesmaid's through David's also.

Though many are calling Vera a "sell-out", the product of this unexpected union could result in some fabulous fashion for the budget conscious bride! Vera's definitely taking a risk in aligning with the "Walmart of wedding gowns" but from a business point of view, it's an extremely smart, strategic move. I, personally, am excited to see what she does with this line. And since when has Vera ever done us wrong??

Kevin Trimmer Photography

Each year I meet more and more photographers and each year, it gets easier to set the original artists apart from the rest. Recently, I met a photographer out of Rhode Island, Kevin Trimmer, whose work was more than impressive. As he showed me his photographs, he told me stories about some of the couples and spoke of what was happening when some of the shots were being taken. But even without his narratives, his shots are so... clear. It's so easy to see the full story... the raw emotion... and the different characters within. His ability to capture people "in the moment", his eye for color, and his original style is truly admirable. I am happy to know him and look forward to working with him later this year!

Some pictures of Kevin's photos are below; make sure you check out his amazing website!

http://www.kevintrimmerphotography.com/

Best of luck to you Kevin!

A Grand Bridal Gala 2010

Here are a few pictures from the Cultural Center's Bridal Show

Draping & Decor by Milestones Flower Shop, Fall River, MA:

Confections Bakery, Fall River

Infinite Events, Somerset, MA

Video Production provided by International Video, Fall River, MA

Accentuations Floral Design, Rehobeth, MA

Sound & Lighting Provided by Sound Xplosion, New Bedford, MA