Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Financial Executives International Hall of Fame Gala




What to Consider When Planning Your Newport Wedding From Borrowed And Blue


By Brittany Hyland
You probably already know that we highly recommend working with a wedding planner, but a professional Wedding Planner In Newport can prove invaluable for more reasons than you think. Newport is a sailing town peppered with Victorian mansions along the coast, so weddings can range from a chic garden party to a black tie affair. Your planner can help you to find the right venue to match your style, while also helping you to find the right value. With that being said, Swiezy lists OceanCliff Hotel as one of the best values in the area!
There’s a reason that John and Jackie Kennedy chose the seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island, for their 1953 nuptials. With its elegant mansions and breathtaking coastlines, the town provides the perfect blend of sophistication and drama to create the glamorous Newport Wedding of your dreams. But that's not to say this is any easy task, so we've asked Newport Wedding Planner Nancy Swiezy of A Newport Affaire to give our readers some tips for creating the nautical nuptials of their dreams.
Wedding planners can also create backup plans that you may not have thought of yet. Take this tip from Swiezy, for example: “Tent weddings in Newport must have a backup plan! If an unexpected storm comes through, as they’re apt to do in the summer and fall, you need to have a hold on a secondary place, just in case. Otherwise, your wedding may be cancelled because of limited venue availability. We saw this happen last year when Hurricane Sandy hit the northeastern coast.

Now that you know what you’re looking for, it’s time to choose dates! Keep in mind that peak wedding season in Newport runs from May through early October, when the weather is warm and local events, like weekly regattas, draw visitors to the region. While this may mean that prices can be steeper, it could also give you extra perks when it comes to local entertainment for guests and special touches for the reception. “Find out when the town will be shooting off fireworks, and you may be able to have a free fireworks show for your wedding,” says Swiezy


Don’t just look to the area for entertainment! Infuse your big day with New England inspired charm as you start to create meaningful details. “While the actual wedding day tends to be romantic and pretty, I like to use nautical details for secondary events, like the cocktail party or rehearsal dinner. Try using sand bags with luminaries, old sailing charts, or lanterns to decorate the venue. I’ve also asked a pipe and drums leader to take guests to the cocktail hour because it was reminiscent of colonial times in the area,” says Swiezy.
If you’re already in the midst of planning, what are some other considerations brides should keep in mind?http://www.borrowedandblue.com/newport/wedding-blog/what-to-consider-when-planning-your-newport-wedding
With over 125 bed and breakfasts in the area with a diverse range of pricing, Newport is the perfect destination for your coastal New England wedding, so let's get planning!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

It’s The Great Pumpkin Birthday Party At Sojourn

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The Birthday Boy Is A  Great South Bay Sailor.
So The  Handmade Burgee Flags Will Be Used On The Servings Of The Birthday Pumpkin Cheese Cake!


































































Sunday, October 13, 2013

A New York City Red Soccer Bar Mitzvah At The 92Y & The Copacabana





Soccer, Red and Candy were the icons for this charming young fellows Bat Mitzvah.






So I added Candy Apples and Red Crystal Pops to add some seasonal shimmer and fun to the
centerpieces.
Three Vintage Trophies were used at the escort card table and real collegiate numbers were used for the table numbers.

It was the first time to see children taking photos of my flowers!

Monday, October 7, 2013

A Marriage Of A Brides Bouquet !


Mix a Classic Old School with a Wild Modern and you get... A Classic Bouquet with a touch of
 Bronx  Zoo  Whimsey!

Sunday, October 6, 2013

A “Wild" Bronx Zoo Wedding For Stephanie and Michael







Peacock Wrangling By Jennifer Fitzmaurice


In case you don’t want Peacocks as guests at your Bronx Zoo Wedding....

The Bronx Zoo staff is skillfully trained in Peacock Wrangling.

Seven Peahens & One Peacock were trying to crash  last nights Wedding!


FYI- Zoo Wedding Potocol

Dear Mr Peacock,
Just because your image is on the Wedding  Invitation... Does not mean you are invited to the wedding!

Thanks Jennifer - It’s been wonderful working with you!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

My Chair For Humanity

Three of my favorite flowers!
  
Can you guess who designed them?

HINT  They were born in
Finland - Pittsburgh  & Scotland!









On October 24th Come to
Chairs For Humanity Open House 
9 to 5 and take a chance on winning your favorite chair!


What do they do?
Along with building customized equipment in our workshop, we hold classes to teach therapists, parents and other interested parties who may wish to build customized equipment themselves. We have helped set up Adaptive Design Centers at six schools in NYC. In collaboration with various agencies we also have centers in Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala. See the full scope of our outreach activities and donate to our cause at www.adaptivedesign.org.



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