Archive for the ‘random fun stuff’ Category
Girls Night: Martinis and Manicures
I just got a great tweet (I am still trying to figure out twitter - but I am there ,check it out) for a perfect girls night out.
Martinis and Manicures at OM
On Monday, August 24th saunter over to OM for a bit of girly fun in their lovely garden. Sip on samples of their tasty summer cocktails [...]
Wedding Materials : Lauren & Nessim
Last weekend in Washington D.C. Lauren and Nessim tied the knot! I worked with them to create some fun wedding materials that made both their welcome totes and reception truly one of a kind. In their welcome tote the couple included a sweet letter thanking their guests for joining them for during the wedding weekend. The note [...]
Blog : Welcome Tim!
I am excited to announce that Tim (my amazing husband) is going to join in the blogging fun on the JSD blog. Still being a newlywed himself, he is going to bring lots of fun ideas and perspectives from the grooms point of view. Watch for his posts every Friday!
Photo taken by Douglas Despres Photography.
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Cake : Cupcakes
As I have previously mentioned I love the idea of serving cupcakes in lieu of a wedding cake. I love this for a couple of reasons 1. they are just so cute 2. it’s easy to have a mix of flavors (ie: the brides favorite flavor & the grooms favorite flavor) 3. who doesn’t love [...]
Gifts: Personalized Dinnerware
I found this beautiful dinnerware by Jessica Rust Designs while doing a little online shopping over the weekend, for the three summer weddings I will be attending. All three brides to be registered for white dinnerware so I thought it would be fun to add a little something extra, like dessert plates!
Jessica Rust has two [...]
Photography: Boutique Fine Art Photographers
I met David and Jo of Allegro Photography (another husband and wife team!) at the Gilded Bride Event. And they were kind enough to take a few shots of our work and share them with us. They look awesome! Thank You!!
Allegro Photography is a boutique studio that specializes in capturing the moments of your life [...]
Attire: Custom Gowns, Ties and More!
A few weeks ago at the Guilded Bride Event I met Harper Della-Piana, the owner of SEAMS, Custom Couture Gowns and Accessories. Harper had a stunning dress on display and a few models walking the room in her couture creations. She also had a many ties on display. She shared with me that she has [...]
Wedding: Boston Marathon
In honor of the Boston Marathon today, I thought I would share a story I remember form last years coverage of the marathon. A wedding on Heartbreak Hill!
Last year Aaron Russell and Pattiann McAdams, of New York, took time out from running the Boston marathon to exchange wedding vows at the top of Heartbreak Hill, [...]
The Knot Vendor Party
I just got home from The Knot vendor party that was held at Fenway Parks EMC club - so fun! I love being in Fenway Park, whether in the bleachers, field box, or the luxury box, just being inside a historic park is awesome. There is just something so intriguing about being high above home [...]
A New Look at Bridesmaid Dresses
Being in the wedding industry I aim to stay up to date with the latest trends and ideas in weddings. I love Darcy’s Wedding Idea of the Day, emails from Martha Stewart Weddings. It’s a quick daily email always with a beautiful photo and a quick read, with the option to learn more about “today’s [...]
