Maximize Your Brand 2009

On October 19-20, 2009, Something Blue NY, LLC, Dawn Easter Events and Elegantly Yours Events will launch the first-ever Maximize Your Brand: Wedding & Special Event Business Symposium at the Ravel Hotel in New York during Bridal Market Week. This two-day symposium will be the first of its kind and will help entrepreneurs expand their networks while preparing their wedding businesses for the challenging economic climate of 2010.

Over 75 event planners, caterers, designers, florists and photographers are expected to attend this intimate event.

Maximize Your Brand will feature a panel of industry professionals from across the country.

For more information and to register visit:
http://maximizeyourbrand2009.eventbrite.com
http://www.maximizeyourbrand.com
http://www.maximizeyourbrand09.blogspot.com/

Andrew Nyce Designs

Looking for a unique engagement ring or wedding ring set? Andrew Nyce Designs handcrafts unique wedding, engagement, and men's rings from Mokume Gane and Damascus Stainless Steel. Andrew Nyce is a trained Metallurgist and Materials Scientist. He formed this company emerging his love for metal and jewelry. Check out Andrew Nyce Designs Collection!

Burju Shoes: Bridal Collection

Hey Brides-to-Be looking for those shoes for your big day? Looking for elegance and style? Looking for something comfortable that you can dance in? Well, Burju has a bridal collection of dancing shoes. Even if you are not a dancer a pair of Burju shoes will keep you feeling light on your feet for the night. These shoes come in different styles to match your taste. Check out the site Burju Shoes.

Personally Designed

Introducing Emmanuel Taveras, freelance graphic designer, who can produce invitations and sitting charts for your wedding. Why not get something personally designed for your big day! Go to mannynyc and check out his work.

Don Coqui a taste of Puerto Rico

Hey, looking to have an engagement party, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner, then check out Don Coqui. This Puerto Rican restaurant is located in New Rochelle. You can decide on having an interactive cooking party for your family and friends or hang out in the beautiful lounge with your bridesmaids. The venue has a Puerto Rican feel to it. Salsa playing in the background and the taste of that delicious food makes you feel like you are really in Puerto Rico.

Don Coqui
115 Cedar Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-637-3737

Wedding Cake Toppers

Looking to add a little sense of humor to your wedding? Why not a unique wedding cake topper. True Blue Bridal has a selection of different wedding cake toppers that matches the couple's personality or wedding theme. Check Out True Blue Bridal.

Lisa Linhardt introducing Bridal Ring

Lisa Linhardt has teamed up with Diana Von Furstenberg's head architect, David de Villar, to create a custom designed bridal ring. This ring is light and made with recycled platinum and ethically sourced diamond, hand-sculpted and cast with outer stain finish and inner high polished finish . Check out her website www.linhardtdesign.com

Lets Do The Twist!

OK, so you have eight bridesmaids and they all have different body types or suggest on wearing the same color but different styles. Some of the girls might be short, the other is pear shaped and some might be curvy. The Dessy Group has something that is called the twist wrap dress! This dress can be worn so many different ways, from conservative to sexy, this dress can do it all. The twist wrap dress is available in twelve colors, cocktail length or full length. Bridesmaids would love this dress that can be worn again and twisted in different styles. Check it out at http://www.dessy.com/wrap-dress.

Favor Idea:Soap?

While I was searching for some favor ideas for my friend's bridal shower, I found this cool favor that would be great to give to the guest. Soap! The soaps has a pear scent is wrapped in iridescentg tulleand and tied with a green satin ribbon. Check it out at www.getmarried.com

M&J Launches New Bridal Salon - 6/1/09

Very excited at M&J Trimmin's offical launching of their new Bridal Salon! Besides providing brides with fabric trimming embellishes, their new service also includes custom design headpieces and personalized printed ribbons.

Check them out - located at 1008 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY.

The "Something Blue" Shoe

White Satin Shoe featuring light blue lace and tulle rose.

This shoe, the "Something Blue" was dedicated to us by our sister company BurjuShoes.com and was the star of the Burju Shoes Custom Couture Wedding Line and the April 21, 2009 Official NYC Launch Party.

Because of its delicacy and the hours of labor that goes into each one, it's only available as a custom order. To order this shoe email info@BurjuShoes.com. To check out the entire Custom Couture Wedding Line collection, go to Burju Shoes today!

Etsy Find of the Week: Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors

10 small olive oil soaps with custom labels - a perfect little gift for your guests. Our mini soaps are dressed up and ready for the party!

Soaps are a great option for favors since they are usable (not a trinket to collect dust), eco-friendly, and appealing to both women and men.

The packaging can be customized to match the colors of your wedding and personalized to include a special message.

*By primitiveearth, $22.50.

Lori & Ben's Wedding in Orlando, FL

Just got back from planning a spectacular destination wedding in Orlando, Florida! Everything was magical, down to the beautiful couple, their family and out-of-town friends!

The ceremony and reception were held at the gorgeous Omni at ChampionsGate under the supervision of the onsite coordinator, Jennifer Smith. Tommy with Greenery Productions turned the ceremony site and reception ballroom in to an eye popping romantic design with the use of many colors and candles to ignite the passion. Ricky Vasquez was the DJ who did a great job keeping the guests entertained and the evening flowing along with additional activities provided by UBooths. Rhodes Studios captured all the elements of the day starting with preceremony coverage until the end of the night through photography and videography.

Congratulations to Lori and Ben! Below are a few images from the day...




*Photos provided by the wonderful Edmund Rhodes and the Rhodes Studios team.

Simple, Cute and Affordable!

Are you looking for a simple pair of shoes for your big day? Check out Steve Madden’s Bridal collection. This collection has a few styles that you can choose from. Comfy flats to fashionable peep toe shoes with reasonable prices ranging from $70 to $90 dollars. Visit http://www.stevemadden.com/

Recession Proof Wedding Dress: Vera Wang’s reduce prices

During these tuff economic times, everyone is trying to cut certain things out of their budget. Brides- to -be might be feeling the same pressure but there is some good news. Fashion designer, Vera Wang is cutting down the prices on the dresses she has created. Vera Wang presented her 2010 bridal collection a few weeks ago in New York City. She has cut down the prices 30 to 40 percent. According to the Fashion Rag, dresses that retailed for around $13,000 last season are now in the $7,000 range. Some gowns will even retail for less than $3,000. Wang has lowered prices to 40%, having 10 gowns at $3,800 level. Why not check it out!