Happy 2012!

A very special thank you to all of our lovely 2011 brides and amazing vendors for making last season such a wonderful journey!  And for those recently engaged couples, please check back for local events, 2012 trends and featured wedding highlights that are sure to inspire.  We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on all of the fun and fabulous details of your unique wedding day. 

We wish you all a new year full of love and happiness.

xo ~ K

get {holiday} inspired!

Many of my concepts stem from inspiration found in the most unexpected places, so during the holiday season inspiration is everywhere in our entertaining, decorating, gifts, wrapping and all of the lovely little details. 

 

  

 

 

          
Happy holidays inspired by the season via pinterest

Tatiana + Glenn : wedding highlight film

One of our favorite parts of the wedding experience is the wedding highlight film that follows, I'm not talking about your average, run of the mill wedding videos. I'm talking about stunning, captivating, timeless wedding cinema...prepare to fall in love.


Tatiana + Glenn's Wedding Trailer - Rosecliff Mansion, Newport, RI from Artistic Wedding Video Group (F. on Vimeo.

Cinematography via : Mike, Crystal & Chris @ http://www.artisticweddingfilms.com/
 
Preparation : Hotel Viking / Ceremony : St Spyridon Church / Reception : Rosecliff Mansion

check back soon for more stunning details of Tatiana + Glenn's : romantic Newport mansion love story.

Tuesday Tasting

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•A light sparkling wine with an elegant, feminine flair.

•Each bottle is gift-wrapped in pink cellophane styled after a peony.


When his daughter was a little girl, Francis Coppola made her a promise that he would someday make a sparkling wine and name it after her. Today, this Blanc de Blancs is one of the most popular offerings, a favorite for parties and weddings.

Fruity and refreshing, Sofia Blanc de Blancs is a rare blend of Pinot Blanc, Muscat, and Riesling. Mellow flavors of apples and pears are topped by a hint of citrus and honeysuckle. Elegant in character, this wine is lightly textured and vibrant through the finish. 

Goes well with...

http://www.franciscoppolawinery.com/

celebrate in style

{ t h e  l i t t l e  w h i t e  d r e s s }

I'm smitten over sweet, short, sassy, white, frilly dresses to die for from Spring 2012 Bridal Fashion Week!

 ariadress.com

 inesdisanto.com

 jlmcouture.com

 marchesa.com

 marchesa.com

 moniquelhuillier.com

 moderntrousseau.com

 oscardelarenta.com

 matthewchristopher.com

matthewchristopher.com

get inspired @ the runway report : http://tinyurl.com/3cp6z5q

in love with...

{ c o l o r f u l : m a c a r o n s }

Macarons can be customized in any shade, which may be why clients such as Yves Saint Laurent, Brides Magazine, Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Martha Stewart Weddings have the company on speed dial. Get inspired by (courslareine.com).

currently available at Saks Fifth Avenue NYC

in love with...

{ d e c o r a t i v e : e n v e l o p e s }

For a chic, wedding-worthy idea to help you celebrate in style. Punch up invitations or thank-you notes with pattern-lined envelopes. Get inspired by (mrboddington.com).

Newport Wedding Glam

Monday, October 17th is the official launch date of the much anticipated Newport Wedding Glam blogsite dedicated to showcasing the glamorous weddings and vendors of Newport, Rhode Island and the greater New England area. And we are so excited to be a part of it!


Here are just some of the features that are to come...


Real Weddings, Celebrations & Engagements!

Dear, Donna: Couples ask Donna their wedding planning questions!

Glam Guide: Our Hand Picked Vendors!

Connect: Message Board where brides & grooms "Connect" with the Glam Guide Vendors!

Happenings: Events, bridal shows, & all the things "Happening"!

Just Because: Photos that simply speak for themselves!

Inspired by: All things that inspire us!

Etiquette 101: Answering all your wedding etiquette questions!

The Look: Featuring all things fashion!

Things We Love: Our ultimate favorites!

Honeymoons: Hottest honeymoon destinations and travel info!


So be sure to check back in on Monday.We would love you to blog about the launch, comment on the site & facebook and simply spread the word!


Enjoy!


      details with love


"Where Glamour Meets New England Charm"

Newport Wedding

We were absolutly thrilled to lock our eyes once again on Kara & Ashish's amazing love story fetaured in the recent pages of Newport Wedding Mag. Check out the lovely details below; we hope you enjoy, xo!

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Dr. Kara Nugent and Dr. Ashish Shah are at home amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City, where they first locked eyes during residency training and where they currently reside. Ashish popped the question in their tiny apartment in the Big Apple, but Kara’s affinity for her home state led the couple to begin their lives together in scenic Newport.


The bride’s parents, Stephen and Mary Nugent, still live in Barrington and were among 190 guests who shared in the celebration, which included a Catholic ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel at Salve Regina University followed by a traditional Indian ceremony under an elaborate gold mandap with a rich red backdrop at OceanCliff. “It’s a beautiful location, and was a warm and cozy environment for our December wedding,” Kara shares. The couple exchanged wedding garlands, and elephants were featured on programs and in brilliant statues adorning either side of the red aisle as a symbol of good luck, prosperity and longevity.

The reception color palette was as warm as the venue, blending creams and lattes to complement the bride’s stunning vintage embroidered silk gown from León, Spain. Bridesmaids wore fawn J. Crew dresses of silk taffeta and carried elegant bouquets of cream and blush roses. From the couple’s first dance to Norah Jones’ serene “Come Away With Me,” to the exquisite three-tier almond cake with chocolate ganache layers and rich buttercream frosting, romance was in the air from start to finish.

The happy couple returned to their home in the Empire State after a honeymoon in Bahia, Brazil.

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The amazing collaboration: Event Design & Planning: Details with Love, Invitations: Papers, Hair & Make-up: Jennie Kay Beauty Parlor, Flowers: Toni Chandler, Caterer: OceanCliff, Cake: Confectionary Designs,
Reception Entertainment: Flipside, Photographer: Adeline & Grace, Videographer: Artistic Wedding Video Group, Accommodations: OceanCliff

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Thank you to Newport Wedding Magazine for all the love, xo!

Seasonal Color Inspiration

One of my favorite things about growing up in New England is the change in season, with the leaves just beginning to show hints of red, orange, yellow, yellow-green, and even purple peeking through we're inspired by Autumn.

Color affects the atmosphere of a room, the impressions we make when we meet someone for the first time, and the mood of a moment. In the context of a wedding, your choice of color can be especially important: All the lovely details of the wedding; the ink, ribbons, flowers, linen, shoes, dresses, neckties... can all work beautifully together to leave a lasting impression of the occasion.


For instance: Spring and summer are the perfect time for pastels, and summer is ideal for vivid colors as well. Autumn allows you to combine collections of brown, while rich jewel tones work well for holiday and winter weddings. Softly iridescent colors are best for daytime ceremonies and receptions; metallic neutrals, like bronze, gold, and platinum, are stunning at night.


After fashion week in New York, Pantone always puts together color reports for both Spring and Autumn. And although these aren't meant to be wedding specific per se, it's fun to see what is considered the ''it'' colors for the season...especially since what becomes an ''it'' color for fashion, tends to have a way of inspiring wedding color choices as well.

img via the perfect palette

get inspired @ http://www.theperfectpalette.com/ and find the perfect color palette to create your wedding story.

the essential detail for that picture perfect look on your big day!

call us for availability and pricing...

Happy anniversary honey, xoxo!

After a carriage ride in Central Park Manhattan one autumn day, Michael slipped a Tacori solitaire diamond on Kristin’s finger and asked her to be his wife. “I was so excited!, every time at look at the ring it brings me back to that beautiful day in the city and the dreams of marrying my best friend” Love says.


What should have been was and what could have been, well, what else matters when you’re marrying the love of your life…


The couple planned an intimate ceremony at Beavertail light house with a tented reception at Weatherledge estate in Jamestown. The weekend of the wedding, tropical storm Danny arrived uninvited, blowing the outdoor reception into the Bay Room at the Bay Voyage Inn. Where ironically they first met while Hervieux was Executive chef and Love was event manager.


Love, owner and wedding planner at Details with Love, certainly knows a thing or two about adapting to last minute changes. “in my experience, one thing you can’t control in planning a New England destination wedding is the weather” Love says. “My advice to brides: try not to stress…go with it, have fun and enjoy!, some of the best moments are created in the most unexpected circumstances that you will look back fondly on for years to come”.


The bride wore a flowing Gemy design with vintage Swarovski jewelry. A rich palette of chocolate brown and white orchid with urns of sea grass set the stage for a stormy summer wedding. Guests should have expected the food to be extraordinary, and the gourmand chef did not disappoint. Guest were greeted with a St. Germain cocktail and an elaborate display of assorted artisan cheeses and Tuscan style hors d' oeuvres. Grilling stations with attending chefs offered bbq pork tenderloin and striped sea bass along with seasonal accompaniments. To finish off the night, assorted mini desserts with specialty coffee were enjoyed by the guests.


Close friends and family danced the night away to the music of Chelley, Bill & Dyl, with a very special performance of "stand by me" sang by the brides cousin Todd of Bob's Day off. The couple danced to Taj Mahal’s “never let you go” and headed to their honeymoon in St. Lucia in fall.

Congratulations Alicia & Michael! xoxo

Here we share a sneak peek of some of the lovely images from their New England coastal vineyard wedding at Saltwater Farm Vineyard. View more images from their day captured by our very talented photographer friends @ Adeline and Grace here.  Enjoy!

Lovely Little Details: Flower Girl Wands

Flower Girl Wands

Fabric and paper blooms are always in season. The best part? You can make these faux flowers, suitable for formal and casual weddings, in advance. They're easy; all you need are a few supplies and your own loving hands.


Think of the joy this scene would evoke: flower girls skipping down the aisle, bearing beribboned wands that mimic the fluttering and falling of cherry blossoms. Wrap a dowel in ribbon, thumbtacked on ribbons of various lengths, and finished off by gluing on confetti flowers. (To make the flowers, gather a bunch of the confetti petals together and start gluing.) The adorable "Blossom" flower girl dresses are from Ash & Robbins, matthewrobbinsdesign.com.

Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com