An Exquisite Event

Sunday afternoon’s Little Black Dress event at Exquisite Bride in Millburn was a great time. I especially enjoyed the informal bridal gown modeling, and one of my favorite wedding dresses was Amsale’s Aubrey… The mimosas were flowing, music was playing, and the fragrance of risotto cups and mini lobster rolls was wafting through the air Read more…

Love These Lanterns!

I just spotted these handmade porcelain lanterns from designer Alyssa Ettinger. Wouldn’t they look amazing on your wedding reception tables…illuminating an evening event? What a pretty picture that would be…just pop a votive candle in, and the translucent porcelain will begin to GLOW. And they would be especially gorgeous for a beach event at dusk, Read more…

Vera Wang Ties the Knot with David’s Bridal

Vera Wang bridesmaid dresses will now be exclusively available at David’s Bridal.

Haute Couture Cake

The other morning, as I was enjoying tea and scones at CocoLuxe Fine Pastries, a high-glam wedding cake caught my eye. It reminded me of an elegant gown adorned with a sash! So I just had to ask chef/owner Paula for a photo. Do you like her “Satin Cascade” cake design as much as I Read more…

Cute Cosmetic Clutches!

How adorable are these? Your maids will love to receive handmade cosmetic bags, the perfect gift for girls who want to keep all their wedding-day primping supplies in one place. Choose from more than 100 adorable fabrics… I especially like these sweet clutches because they’re completely customizable in your wedding colors. Whether you present them Read more…

Exclusive Stuart Weitzman Interview!

I recently had the pleasure of asking legendary shoe designer Stuart Weitzman about his newest bridal styles, and here’s what he told me… What are brides looking for in a perfect wedding shoe? Weitzman, who freely admits that he’s “a little obsessed with shoes,” says that he offers heels from low (two inches) to high Read more…

Fun Source for Maids’ Gifts

I just discovered a gem of a shop in Bernardsville, chockfull of gorgeous things to give your maids or pack for your honeymoon…and the entire inventory is 50 percent off until Labor Day. A little bird told me about The House of Jawi (5 Olcott Square; 347-534-7720) a couple of months ago, and I finally Read more…

Paper Toppers Take the Cake

Adorable paper cake toppers to adorn your cake!

Crazy for Coral!

It’s one of the hottest colors for spring and summer…coral is bright, cheery, and super flattering for most skin tones. Your maids would be pretty as a picture, each holding Tiffany’s Ellie bow bag. Naturally soft vachette leather with metallic signature handle and coral silk bow is a darling look they can wear long after Read more…

How Much Should Bridesmaids Spend?

We hear this question all the time…how much should bridesmaids be expected to spend on wedding expenses in exchange for the honor of being an attendant? When you add it all up…shower gift, wedding gift, dress, shoes, hair, bachelorette party, possibly transportation and hotel for a destination wedding…it can take a real toll on your Read more…

Nighty Night

If you’re looking to include a special little something in your honeymoon trousseau, you can never go wrong with Victoria’s Secret lingerie. In their online catalog, I just discovered a couple of demure but seductive nighties that are sure to rev up the romance with your brand new hubby. Whether you shop online or visit Read more…

Elegant Eggplant

Recently I spent a glorious afternoon in Frenchtown and Stockton and, as I drove by the very cool and very old Prallsville Mills in Stockton, I noticed a bridal party in full swing on the lawn. Of course, I just had to slam on my brakes, pull off the road and take a peek … Read more…