41N - location, location, location

Seaside, Cosmopolitan, Chic -  As Newport's newest luxury waterfront venue, Forty 1° North brings contemporary style and Newport sophistication to every occasion. From formal dinner parties to posh cocktail parties, Forty 1° North blends lavish elegance with precision functionality to create the quintessential social experience.

function space - options for both standing cocktail and seated dinner gatherings that can be customized to meet your personal style and taste.

 dining room - stylish elegance and amazing views

 the Grill - perfect location overlooking the bay to gather your family and friends

the library - perfect for the guys to spend some time relaxing while the girls get ready.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at 41N Newport for your gracious hospitality.

images via 41north.com

Belle Mer - a holiday inspired soiree

Earlier this month we were invited to a beautifully designed event with contemporary energy, understated glamour and all glits. We had a wonderful evening with the talented team of Longwood events at Belle Mer in Newport. 

Belle Mer provided an inspiring evening of holiday decor and wonderful chef prepared food stations, featuring a guest sushi bar provided by Haruki. So impressed by the ice sculpted bar created by Brilliant Ice Sculpture, and one of our favorite bands GQ and the Lady ROCKED it! To capture the fun of the evening with our industry friends, of course jumped in the photo booth for a keepsake by New England Photo Booth.

I just love how this venue is like a blank canvas, it lends itself to so many wonderful and creative designs.

Seasonal Style - Fall Weddings

Planning a fall wedding……..it's all about texture, deliciously rich colors, glamorous touches, and a few elements that reflect our favorite New England season.


Textured Linens
This season, wedding decor is all about texture. That means tablecloths in tactile, visually intriguing materials like quilted or ruched silk, linen, velvet, or even Ultrasuede. Use fabric with a crimped look or multiple textures (like organza embroidered with bits of chenille), or layer two tablecloths (think sheer velvet on top of taffeta).


Bright Accents
For an of-the-moment look, mix subdued neutrals with surprise pops of bright color. One stylish bride ordered custom-made napkins in natural linen with magenta silk undersides, which peeked just slightly when they were folded on the table.


Seasonal Napkins
Speaking of napkins, they're a clever place to work in seasonal accents. Tie them with a small bundle of millet or a crab apple accent for a fall feel. Look for inexpensive seasonal napkin rings at places like Crate & Barrel or Pier 1 Imports (you'll find simple but stunning ones in gold and silver, wood grain, resin, and great fall colors). You can also make your own napkin bands using velvet or grosgrain ribbon.


Fall Aisle Style
Add a seasonal touch to your ceremony by using shafts of wheat or bunches of grapes (real or faux) as aisle markers. It's harvest season in the vineyards, so say your vows under a pergola covered with grape vines -- even if you're not in the wine country.


Metallic Details
Metallic accents continue to be huge, from classic silver and gold to more unexpected (and fitting for fall) pewter copper and bronze. Mercury glass vases will add glamorous pops of silver to cocktail tables and centerpieces. Gold and silver leaf accessories will liven up any table or place setting. Beyond vases, think napkin rings and framed photos telling the story of your relationship.


Dramatic Glass
Black glass or crystal (like Baccarat's romantic-meets-goth creations) will add a fashionable and unique touch to tabletops as onyx crystal goblets or vases. Fill the vases with champagne-colored flowers to heighten the drama.


Less is More
Rather than tons of tiny votives, make a statement with thick pillar candles in rich hues like pomegranate and aubergine. Display them in beds of big crystals for a glitzy and glam effect.


Classy Chandeliers
Add flair to any space with chandeliers (they can be hung from the ceilings of tents too). Consider a modern piece dripping in Swarovski crystals, or vintage varieties filled with candles.


Indoor Foliage
If the weather requires you to stay indoors for the reception, but you want to add a natural element, rim the room with potted deciduous trees showing off their most electric fall colors.


Fall Gobo Effects
Another way to bring the season indoors: Illuminate the dance floor or the ceiling of a tent with a branch pattern (created by a gobo lighting effect) and warm amber light. It will look as if the early evening sun is streaming through the trees.


Mood Lighting
By using LED light fixtures, you can easily change the mood for different portions of the party. Start cocktails with a sunny effect; move to pink and purple sunset tones on the walls and ceiling during dinner; and then slowly change into a deep blue with white "stars" as you and your guests take to the dance floor.

{inspiration #59}

special thanks to Big Night Entertainment Group!

Last night we attended an amazing night of fun at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, for a preview to the grand opening and bowling at HighRollers Foxwoods, and Asian fusion sampler, specialty cocktails and DJ dancing at Shrine Mgm Grand - special thanks to Big Night Entertainment Group...it was an absolute blast and can't wait to share these fun event spots with my couples for their upcoming celebrations. BTW if you haven't been to highrollers luxury lanes and lounge yet you've got to experience this...Linda and Scott (save the date)!

A sneak peek at our recent {Miss American Pie} wedding inspired shoot at Mt. Hope Farm

we had such fun working with some of our favorite industry friends on creating this {Miss American Pie} wedding inspired shoot this August at the beautiful Mt Hope Farm in Bristol, RI. Special thanks to the fabulous team at Artistic Wedding Video Group for this awesome behind the scenes sneak peek....

Miss American Pie Inspiration Shoot from F. Mike Henriques on Vimeo.

check back for images, style inspiration, info on our amazing frendors who helped make this all come to life and so many details to share!

 

Miss American Pie Inspiration Shoot from F. Mike Henriques on Vimeo.

{Emily & Michael} a romantic country garden wedding

Emily and Michael are so sweet, so much in love, and we were so happy to be a part of their big day! For Emily's wedding we worked with natural color palette of linen, pale green, peach, coral, pink and ivory to classically captured a perfect summer day in a country garden. Romantic candlelight filled the room and her lovely details were inspired by vintage flair to reflect their charm. http://adelineandgrace.com/slideshows/emilyandmike/

lots more to come! xoxo

Inspiration board - Fall in Love

Title: Carla Ten Eyck - Fall Photoshoot
Submitted by Carla Ten Eyck
Event Planning & Design by Jubilee Events, LLC Fashion by The White Dress By The Shore
Tags: Decor, Centerpiece, Table Settings, Table decor,

{a unique rose ceremony}

Every bride is looking for unique ideas and special ways to make her wedding more meaningful. Here is a wonderful and very touching idea to honor your mother and future mother in law at the wedding ceremony and is guaranteed to tear up the eyes of everyone present.
 
Ask your floral designer to include two single roses to complement your bouquet. After your father walks you down the aisle to meet your future hubby, just before he turns to leave you and take his seat, remove one of the special flowers from your bouquet. Hand it to him and give him a kiss. Let him know in advance that this will take place and ask him to take the rose to present to your mother, with a kiss, on your behalf.

Then at the conclusion of the ceremony, as you begin to make your way back up the aisle as husband and wife, stop at the pew where your mother-in-law is seated. Remove the second rose from your bouquet and present it to her, along with a kiss, before continuing up the aisle.

Try and keep this a secret as it is the element of surprise which helps to make this so very sweet and special. 

photo by Ken Lopardo