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Who Doesn’t Love a Good Tease?

On Monday we’ll be posting this gorgeous featured wedding from New York photographer Terry Gruber that was held at The Pierre. We were so loving the details that we just had to give you all a little “tease” of what’s to come.

Enjoy!

Vintage Tableware – Unique Wedding Registry Gifts

Chicago’s Michelle Rahn, is a big StrictlyWeddings.com fan and we like watching what she’s talking about as well.

Bridal registry was one of her recent topics, specifically vintage tableware, which we thought our StrictlyWeddings.com followers might enjoy as well.

Antiquaria has collected dishes, pyrex and mid-centruy pieces for years and are finally sharing their gorgeous finds with the world! While most couples sadly tuck their fine dishes into the corner or store them in boxes somewhere to be unearthed down the road once or twice a year, these ladies are bringing back china as cherished object d’arte AND the ceremony of fine dining and elegant, stylish get-togethers on a regular basis.

They scour the markets for vintage china and make it modern by mixing patterns and styles, and creating the chicest type of table – an eclectic mix of pieces instead of a matchy-matchy complete set.  Meaning a home truly unique to you! The collection ranges from china to glassware, kitchenware, serving pieces, and even stamps.

Hot Pink Rocks at this Malibu Wedding

This wedding from Heavenly Blooms took place at the Malibu Nature Preserve, a truly breathtaking venue overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The bride loves the color pink, orchids and crystals, which you can definitely see throughout the wedding details.

The Beauty, Elegance & Whimsy of Sylvia Weinstock Cakes

It’s an “oh and ah” moment StrictlyWedidngs.com fans! We captured these amazing cakes from Sylvia Weinstock’s blog to end your week with admiration for the incredible talent of this cake artist. (A must see is her Beauty & The Beast cake).

Sylvia Weinstock has created celebratory cakes for 30 years. She was motivated to produce not only beautiful cakes but also the most delicious cake. She uses crème de la crème, finest butter, heavy cream, fresh fruit and imported chocolate to create the most memorable delectable creations.

Not a wedding cake, but goodness, this is painted onto butter cream! Just incredible.

Shopping Tips for Bridal Gown Appointment

Mark Ingram of New York’s Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier offered these tips for your first bridal gown appointment.

It is very important to have an actual wedding date and venue. The Bridal Atelier Sales consultants will help you select a gown that is perfect for your setting.

Bring a tear sheet, photos and downloaded web images of styles of gowns that you wish to try on. The bridal consultants iwll make additional style recommendations based on your initial conversation. Before scheduling your appointment, make sure the salons you have selected feature gowns in your price range.

In general, limit your shopping companions to the one or two person whose opinions mean the most.

Stunning Details Showcase this Featured Wedding

We love Austin photographer, and StrictlyWeddings.com partner, Jennifer Lindberg’s incredible work. Our latest Feature Wedding showcases not just her photography, but the outstanding job by all the other wedding vendors to create this stunning wedding. With Austin’s Barton Creek as the setting, you can only get better.

Take a look.

Featured Wedding: Just say WOW! This wedding’s glamour was definitely in the details

We love Austin photographer, and StrictlyWeddings.com partner, Jennifer Lindberg’s incredible work. Our latest Feature Wedding showcases not just her photography, but the outstanding job by all the other wedding vendors to create this stunning wedding.

The following wedding details from Blair and Andrew’s wedding were shared with us by Wedding Coordinator CLINK…

The ceremony was held in the Pavilion of Barton Creek Resort and we brought in draping and chandeliers to create an elegant and breathtaking ambiance. A cross backdrop was adorned with roses in shades of ivories, peach and pale yellow and was complimented by two modern arrangements that completed the look perfectly.

The remarkable cocktail hour included an ice sculpture that served double duty as a jaw-dropping centerpiece and raw bar display. The pianist played throughout cocktail hour so there was never a lull in phenomenal entertainment.

The ballroom doors opened and WOW!!!!!!! The ballroom was transformed into a couture playland of modern floral, linens and lighting. From the cake table that had four linens layered to make it just right – to the chair ties on the head table that were tied in a rosette style to compliment Blair’s dress. IT. WAS. TREMENDOUS. Purple smoke bengaline linens adorned all the guest tables and was the perfection combination of modern and elegant. The head table had a dark lavender satin as the base, platinum crush for the middle layer and purple smoke bengaline on top. Centerpieces were all different shapes and sizes of purple and coral floral housed in mercury glass containers.

After enjoying a delicious dinner, guests danced the night away! The band was awesome and was more than willing to let Blair, Andrew and other members of the wedding party up on stage to get the crowd going.

Blair’s to-die-for gown served as inspiration for the custom designed wedding cake. Melissa Sweet herself couldn’t have designed those sugar flowers better!!! And the delicate wisps of feathers blew ever so gently all night. As an added personal touch a crystal bee was placed on the cake. Everyone calls Blair “B” so it was a great feature.

 Andrew’s Louisiana heritage inspired our late night snack – beignets!!! Complete with bags flown in from Café Du Monde in New Orleans – YUM! Guests were beside themselves with all of the fun surprises they had in store. And then the final surprise of the night, the horn section led the entire wedding out to “When the Saints Go Marching In.” FUN! Blair made a quick change into a beaded Marchesa dress and then she and Andrew were COVERED in a blanket of fluterfetti as they made their way to an antique convertible Bentley.

Venue/Catering/Cakes – Barton Creek Resort
Chairs and Linens – Marquee Rachel Church
Linens – BBJ Linen
Cocktail hour linens – Cloth Connection 
Draping – Strong Events
Lighting – ILIOS
Makeup Artist – Kandy Glass
Hair Stylist – Sasha Lemay
Ceremony Music – Arundel Ensemble
Soloist – Steve Morris
Pianist – Mac Bynum
DJ Penguin Entertainment – Josh Wilkinson
Reception Music – Professor D Scott White
Florist – The Flower Studio
Ice Sculpture – Amazing Ice
Photographer – Jennifer Lindberg Weddings
Videographer – Crescent Video
Wedding Coordinator – CLINK

Chicago’s Entertaining Company – Passionate about Food

We have such exceptional partners at StrictlyWeddings.com. We know, we say that about all of our partners …but they are! Take Chicago’s Entertaining Company. We easily spent a hour on their website, reading about owner Wendy’s adventures and her passionate take on life in her blog; being awed by the colors of the food and decor in their gallery.

From our own Featured Weddings, we KNOW how passionate brides (and grooms) are about their food! Showcased below is just a sample of their style …afterwards, visit their website. We know you’ll enjoy experiencing the wonders of their creativity yourself.

Wedding Statement – Oscar de la Renta’s Bridal Gowns

Happy Friday to our wonderful followers. Here are some beautiful couture wedding gowns from Oscar de la Renta. Just enjoy the beauty!

Florida’s Fisher Island – Memorable Destination Weddings

This lovely wedding was held at the famous Vanderbilt Mansion on Fisher Island in Florida, which is a wonderful choice for a destination wedding.

Fisher Island Club is the home of the elegant and historic Vanderbilt Mansion.  Because Fisher Island is a private members residence, the club hosts a select amount of catered events every year.  This makes hosting an event here at Fisher Island all the more special and unique.  In recent years, Fisher Island Club, due to its natural attributes, impeccable service and safe environment, has become a premier destination of choice for exclusive events. The Mediterranean style mansion, former estate of the Vanderbilt family, provides a unique and classic setting for weddings. In the center of the Mansion Courtyard is our famous Banyan Tree that is as historic as the Mansion itself and makes the most romantic setting for wedding ceremonies. The tropical gardens, marina and view of the Miami skyline also provide a picturesque backdrop for outdoor events.