The Bride's Guide: Ideas from the Editors of Martha Stewart Weddings: Bridal Events

Justine M. Couture Trunk Show

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion Market Editor

Listen up, all you California brides! Justine M. Couture is having a trunk show on Halloween, but don't expect to find anything scary there! Instead, you'll come across jewelry, fascinators, veils, tiaras, and every other kind of hair accessory for your wedding. Here's a peek at some of the goodies in store.

Images courtesy of Justine M. Couture

And here are all the details:

The White Dress

2853 East Coast Highway

Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

949-723-0121

October 31, 2009

October 30, 2009 in Bridal Events, Bridesmaids, Deals & Steals, Gowns, Fashion & Beauty, Jewelry | Permalink | Comments (1)

Fall Fete

Posted by Shira Savada, Real Weddings Editor

Last week the stars aligned and I had two-count 'em-TWO amazing parties on the books. The first, you've all seen by now, was our 15th anniversary party at the Plaza Hotel. The second was just two days later, at 620 Loft & Garden, on an unseasonably warm evening. The theme of the event was the celebration of the bounty of New York in the Fall. So seasonal and local food and drink was on tap for about 65 assorted members of the events industry. The letterpressed invites by Sloane Maduereira Design/Press New York, set the tone beautifully (as did the menu she designed, shown below).

The venue is a stunningly landscaped terrace several stories above Fifth Avenue, with an indoor room with views to match. Before dinner, we started outside for some delicious cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, all hosted by Marcey Brownstein Catering and Events. My favorite? The chestnut celeriac soup sip with sweet pea foam. We listened to the urban jazz lounge and dance-style music of Hudson Project (one of many talented groups from Elan Artists). They played funky/hipster versions of songs by Lady Gaga, Macy Gray, and Thievery Corporation.

All photos by Roey Yohai & Carlos Varela of ElanDocumentary.

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October 28, 2009 in Bridal Events, Food and Drink, Menu & Catering, Music, planning | Permalink | Comments (2)

Coren Moore Fall Promotion

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion Market Editor

Coren Moore can make your bridal party look like a unified group in a just a few clicks—simply use their online order form to pick out colors and styles and voila! You've got dresses with serious style. To make the deal even sweeter, they're offering a new fall promotion, so you can save money while checking your bridesmaids dresses off your to-do list. Check out the details below and one of Coren Moore's sweet styles. Add one of the sashes or floral accessories in an alternate color to mix things up a bit.

Images courtesy of Coren Moore

October 27, 2009 in Bridal Events, Bridesmaids, Gowns, Fashion & Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

The White Dress By The Shore Wedding Row Event

Posted by Darcy Miller, Editorial Director

Connecticut brides, check out this event!

October 26, 2009 in Bridal Events | Permalink | Comments (1)

Temperley Bridal Made-To-Order Gowns

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion Market Editor

I'm known for my love of retro styles, but every once in a while I get a hankering for high fashion couture—think runway worthy embroidery and beading—with a modern edge. Enter Temperley London. The collection features flattering dresses that can work for a variety of weddings, from casual beach-side bashes to more formal ceremonies. You can choose from a great selection of made-to-order bridal styles, which will arrive at your doorstep in six months. All alterations are done in-house by a team of seamstresses and tailors who will conduct a fitting with you to make sure your gown fits perfectly. There are four upcoming order deadlines—October 30, 2009, January 29, 2010, April 30, 2010, and July 30, 2010— so hurry before the deadline passes you by!

Images courtesy of Temperley

October 23, 2009 in Bridal Events, Deals & Steals, Gowns, Fashion & Beauty | Permalink | Comments (1)

A Boston Event

Posted by Darcy Miller, Editorial Director

Bridal Market is finally over, and I'm taking the opportunity to leave NYC next week. After all, I spent the past week zigzagging across Manhattan—heading downtown for a show then shooting uptown for an appointment—so a little change will do me some good. And you, too, Massachusetts brides!

I'll be a guest speaker at Bloomingdale's Pre Wedding Wedding Party on Wednesday, October 28, at the Mall at Chestnut Hill. Come to the Registry to sample appetizers from romantic destinations around the world, including France, Italy, Mexico, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean, then finish it off with some wedding cake while we discuss how to create an amazing wedding registry. The details are below.

Hope to see you there!

October 23, 2009 in Bridal Events | Permalink | Comments (0)

Meet me at Bloomie's!

Posted by Darcy Miller
I have some exciting news for any brides who live in the Boston area—or anyone who happens to be there at the end of the month: I'll be at Bloomingdale's in Chestnut Hill on October 28th! I'd love to meet you and answer any and all of your wedding questions, so I hope to see you there. Here's some more info about the exciting event:

BLOOMINGDALE'S PRESENTS
MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
DARCY MILLER

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, October 15, 2009….Bloomingdale’s Chestnut Hill is proud to announce that Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings will be the guest speaker for Bloomingdale’s “Pre-Wedding” Wedding Party on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Registry is located on Level One of Bloomingdale’s Men’s and Home Store in the Mall at Chestnut Hill.
The Registry at Bloomingdale’s is pleased to be part of the celebration of 15 years of Martha Stewart Weddings with one of the nation’s most recognized and trusted wedding experts, Darcy Miller. Darcy is a sought-after speaker, author and illustrator who has been featured on leading news and lifestyle television shows nationwide.

Darcy will show our guests how to create a registry that reflects their unique lifestyle. Dana Markos Events along with Rentals Unlimited will showcase beautiful tablescapes from romantic destinations around the world, including France, Italy, Mexico, the Mediterranean and Carribean. Guests will then sample savory appetizers from the countries featured, provided by Tables of Content Catering. Dessert tops off the evening from Jenny’s Wedding Cakes. Music, provided by Siman Entertainment and the Gilded Harps, will provide a background to the evening.