Sarah and Carmen's Wedding

Sarah and Carmen were another one of our couples to get married in the very busy month of May! They held their ceremony and reception at Laurita Winery in New Egypt, New Jersey. Even though the weather made us have the ceremony inside, it cleared up just in time for bridal party pictures outside and the sky even showed a beautiful rainbow. Their ceremony was officiated by Andy Mahaney, The Wedding Pastor and once again he performed a lovely and personal ceremony. Emily from Cheekadee did everyone's makeup and Stephanie Miller did everyone's hair and Sarah and her bridesmaids looked amazing! In Full Bloom created the bouquets and centerpieces and carried Sarah and Carmen's vintage chic theme throughout. The centerpieces consisted of vintage ball jars that were wrapped in twine, fabric and burlap and In Full Bloom filled them with neutral colored flowers. The Conroy Catering staff was fabulous to work with as always. They created a delicious menu and the cake they made fit perfectly into the theme of the wedding! Guests were able to find their escort cards on two old window panes. One of them was draped in wire and the cards were hung with miniature clothes pins and the other pane was filled with cork and had the cards pinned to them! Steve from Silver Sound did a wonderful job getting all of the guests out of their seats and dancing the night away. A big thank you to Jennifer Childress Photography for giving us these incredible images!

Congratulations Sarah and Carmen!

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Featured Bride Friday

Here is this week's Featured Bride, Laura, who is getting married next Sunday! Read on below to find out more about her plans for her wedding!

Names of Bride & Groom:  Laura & Jack 

Wedding Date: 7.3.11 

Ceremony & Reception Location: Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ 

How did you and your fiancé meet?: We met in May of 2006 at a party in Philly. He came out for my birthday the following week, and we’ve been together ever since! 

Tell us about the proposal: The day that Jack proposed was one of the most beautiful beach days of the summer. Unfortunately for him and unbeknownst to me, he spent half the day driving to Long Island to pick up the ring. When he finally got to the beach, he immediately wanted to go for a walk. An idea that I instantly shut down... I forced him to put on sunscreen, and then told him to relax and enjoy the day. For obvious reasons, he just couldn't relax, and I finally agreed to go on a walk. Jack mustered up the courage to propose, but I bent down to pick up sea glass temporarily postponing things. This proceeded to happen four times before Jack could finally get the words out. 

What is the overall theme of your wedding? Do you have an inspiration board you’d like to share?: The venue was really the inspiration for the whole wedding. It’s rustic with modern elements. I’d like to think that the wedding theme shares the venues charm. 

What has been your favorite part of planning?: It’s been fun looking through magazines and blogs to find unique ideas. 

What has been your fiancé’s favorite part of the planning?: The fact that I’ve done 99% of the work. :o) 

What are you looking forward to most on the wedding day?: Having all of my friends and family in one place celebrating…and marrying Jack, of course! 

What is your fiancé most looking forward to on the wedding day?: Me, being there. 

Which vendor has been your favorite to work with?: Erin Proud has been my right hand (wo)man! She has been so helpful with organizing and being my advocate when dealing with other vendors. I’ve also loved working with Emily Wren and Cassidy Field of Wren and Field Photography.  I had a bit of a mishap during our engagement photos. It’s not everyday your dress splits up your back, but they handled it like a pro and joined me in the humor of the situation. 

What is your biggest worry about the wedding day?: Weather and being a blubbering fool. 

What makes your wedding unique from all the others?: A ballroom bride I am not… I think the venue and over all casual style of the wedding make it unique. Hiccups in planning will  (and have) happen, but all that matters is that at the end of the day you’re married. 

Give three words to describe what you imagine you’ll feel like the day AFTER the wedding: happy, exhausted, and beach-bound. 

Where will you be spending your honeymoon?: Maui!

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Teaser Tuesday

We had Sarah and Carmen's wedding at the beautiful Laurita Winery on Friday. While the weather wasn't the greatest, the clouds parted just in time for their reveal and huge rainbows were in the sky. Conroy Catering's staff was excellent to work with, as always, and the food was delicious! Sarah used lots of vintage touches for their wedding and their centerpieces consisted of vintage ball jars and baby food jars wrapped in twine, fabric and burlap. Carmen's mother made adorable table runners and centerpiece circles out of fabric that matched their invitations. Thankfully the rain held off and the bridal party was able to get pictures taken in the vineyard! A big thank you to Jennifer Childress Photography for sending us these teasers! They are stunning!

Kaleigh and Katelyn's Sweet 16 was held at Salem County Sportsmen's Club on Saturday. The theme for their party was Sweet Shoppe and there were plenty of sweets for all of their guests! We had several stations set up around the room; a candy buffet, milk and cookie station, patisserie display and a bar that served pink lemonade. We created all of the signage for these displays and also made their invitations. Tristan, from Synergetic Sounds and Lighting, up lit the entire room in hot pink and DJ'ed the party for us. The dance floor was packed all night long and their guests loved the photobooth that was provided by Go Festive! 

Check back soon to see their full blog posts!

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Featured Bride Friday

Meet this week's featured bride, Sarah, she's getting married today!!

Names of Bride & Groom:  Sarah & Carmen

                                       

Wedding Date: Friday May 20, 2011

Ceremony & Reception Location: Laurita Winery

How did you and your fiancé meet?:  I worked with Carmen’s sister for over 2 years and we first met at my going away party from the job.   We didn’t end up dating until almost a year later after Carmen’s sister’s wedding.

Tell us about the proposal:  Carmen proposed to me with my morning coffee (one of, if not, the most favorite part of my day).

What is the overall theme of your wedding? Vintage chic.  I love the winery and antiques so I tried to incorporate those in the wedding.

What has been your favorite part of planning?: I drive myself a bit crazy with some of the details, but in truth I think that it is fun to find the perfect thing that I was looking for.  I LOVE ETSY!

What has been your fiancé’s favorite part of the planning?:  Honeymoon planning!!!

What are you looking forward to most on the wedding day?: Spending time with friends & family, dancing, and of course beginning the rest of my life with Carmen.

What is your fiancé most looking forward to on the wedding day?: Partying with his new wife.

Which vendor has been your favorite to work with?: Erin has given great ideas and vendor suggestions.

What is your biggest worry about the wedding day?: Rain.  There is a plan B though.  I have my heart set on outside pictures.

What makes your wedding unique from all the others?: I tried to cut corners in certain areas, but then had to have certain things.  We are having the groomsmen wear suits instead of tuxes and, overall, tried to keep it a bit more casual then a traditional wedding.

Give three words to describe what you imagine you’ll feel like the day AFTER the wedding: Happiness, Relaxed, Excited.


Where will you be spending your honeymoon?: Antigua

Be sure to check back on Tuesday to see some teasers from their fabulous wedding!

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Kristen and Dan's Wedding

Kristen and Dan were married this June at the beautiful Laurita Winery in New Jersey. The weather was absolutely perfect for their outside ceremony! The stunning bouquets and centerpieces were done by Beautiful Blooms. They were mostly purple with touches of white and greens. Pete from First Floor Films was there to document the day on film. We can't wait to see a clip! Don't Call Me Francis had the guests up on their feet dancing the night away! The pictures below were given to us by Sue B. Photography. So pretty, thanks Sue!

Congratulations Kristen and Dan!

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