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Our Blog Has Moved - Check Out Our Shiny New Site!

2012-12-03T09:16:00.001-05:00

We have relaunched our blog, and given it the stylish face lift it deserves! Our daily posts on fashion, style and city-chic inspiration can now be found on our main web site at www.mercinewyork.com/blog. We hope you will mosey on over to our full site and join us in breaking in our brand new blog! We cannot wait to hear your thoughts... Thanks for visiting Merci New York!&

Real New York Wedding | Adriana + Sean at the Lyndhurst Castle

2012-11-29T05:56:00.000-05:00

Getting inspiration for your wedding can be as simple as looking at the natural beauty of your venue. When Adriana and Sean chose the Lyndhurst Castle for their reception, they knew that they couldn't overpower the natural, lush greenery that was already there - so why not add to it?! With simple and clean designs and pops of green accents, this couple created a gorgeous and rustic feel

Exclusive Interview with Kara Janx, Project Runway Star Turned Bridal Designer

2012-11-28T15:22:00.000-05:00

We're so thrilled to once again bring you our infinitely talented friend, designer Kara Janx. 2012 has been good to Kara. As if her successful run on Lifetime's Project Runway All Stars wasn't accomplishment enough, Kara has managed to add another illustrious notch on her belt: Fashion designer, television personality, wife, mother, entrepreneur and now, newly minted bridal designer. With looks

Chic Vendor Spotlight | Jami Saunders Photography

2012-11-28T15:21:00.000-05:00

What do you get when you take a husband and wife with a passion for photography, art , design, New York, love {and each other}? Add a dash of philanthropic spirit a mound of talent and an endless flow of creativity and you're left with infinitely fabulous Jami Saunders Photography. From dashing engagement shoots, stunning wedding photography, to a non-profit organization spawned from a modest

Snapshots from a New York Wedding | Wedding Portraits by Patricia Kantzos

2012-11-28T15:18:00.000-05:00

There's something indescribably romantic about a classic car... But add beautiful bride Diana, some exquisitely arranged red roses, absolutely flawless style, and the fabulous photography of Patricia Kantzos and you've got one heck of a Bridal Portrait! Patricia Kantzos captures bride Diana {under the winter's waning light} in her father's Cadillac Sedan de Ville moments before she walked

Chic Vendor Spotlight: Blade Floral and Event Design

2012-11-28T15:13:00.000-05:00

We're not sure if we've mentioned it, but here at Merci we're suckers for creativity... So when we were given the chance to chat with the talented mind behind New York City based floral and event design company Blade we were {to put it mildly} wildly excited. From capturing the beauty in the smallest of details to composing an overarching design vision that is both cohesive and inventive, Anne

Real Wedding | Mary + Joe at The Landmark Loews Jersey City Theatre

2012-11-28T14:28:00.000-05:00

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we just had to share the uber-romantic photographs from Mary & Joe's charming Jersey City wedding. The beaming newlyweds certainly channeled the glamour of old Hollywood romance at the spectacular Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre. {Hint: Make sure to check out Mary's shimmering red-soled Louboutins, an inadvertent, yet playful wink to the theatre's

Real NYC Engagement Session | Sarah + Sasha in Brooklyn

2012-11-28T14:25:00.001-05:00

When photographer Jeff Zorabedian sent Merci New York Sarah and Sasha's engagement session, we were completely captivated by their youthful energy. Not only did we dig Sasha's vintage frames and Sarah's eclectic style, we also loved the diverse variety of shapes, textiles and understated architecture captured in this Brooklyn e-session. But don't take our word for it... Check out the cute

Real Engagement Session | Kimberly + Andrew in Jersey City

2012-11-28T14:25:00.000-05:00

Psssst... over here... We've got something absolutely adorable... puppy love! We should rephrase: puppies + love. Specifically the love of engaged couple Kimberly and Andrew. Kimberly, Andrew {and their two dogs} trotted all over Jersey City with photographer George L. Koroneos of GLK Creative. We can't get enough of this fun loving couple! We especially adore the gritty urban cityscape, bright

Real Engagement Session | Kimberly + Andrew in Jersey City

2012-11-28T14:24:00.001-05:00

Psssst... over here... We've got something absolutely adorable... puppy love! We should rephrase: puppies + love. Kimberly, Andrew {and their two dogs} trotted all over Jersey City with photographer George L. Koroneos of GLK Creative. We can't get enough of this fun loving couple! We especially adore the gritty urban cityscape, bright pops of color, array of creative props and nontraditional

Real Engagement Session | Allison + Chris in Central Park

2012-11-28T14:24:00.000-05:00

What's black, white {with bold splashes of red} and cute all over? Why that would be Allison and Chris's Central Park engagement session with photographer Anne Martin of AE Martin Photography, of course. After a particularly mild winter, March has rolled in like a lion in NYC - and this session makes great use of classic fashion for a chilly winter shoot. Check out Allison's seasonably chic

Real NYC Engagement Session | Cara + Jassi Take New York

2012-11-28T14:23:00.001-05:00

For today's beautiful New York City engagement session, Cara, Jassi, and fabulous photographer Robert Wagner trotted across the Flatiron District {and beyond}... using parks, cafes, city streets, and iconic city views as a backdrop to their love. We love Cara's patent red pumps and reverse scoop neck dress {paired with Jassi's dapper look}! Some of our favorite photos of the duo are in

Real NYC Engagement Session | Robyn + Richard on the Upper East Side

2012-11-28T14:23:00.000-05:00

Sun dresses, Central Park strolls, and a New York City-scape that's sure to swoon -- clearly, these are a few of our favorite things. Sooo, when Leigh Anna Thompson of Moss and Isaac Photography shared a NYC e-session featuring all that and more, we were SUPER excited! Add elegant couple Robyn and Richard, and voila... perfection my dears! Leigh Anna of Moss and Isaac captured special moments

Real NYC Engagement Session | Sarah + Jordan at the Maritime Hotel {and More}

2012-11-28T14:20:00.001-05:00

We were beyond thrilled when rock star Manhattanite photographer Carlos Andres Varela gave us a glimpse of Sarah and Jordan's e-session. The New York street-scape, swoon-worthy style, bold romanticism... we just couldn't wait to share! This session is seriously magical {hint: see Sarah's balance while sporting stiletto booties atop NYC street grates}, wildly colorful {thanks to the cabanas at the

Real NYC Engagement Session | Daniella + David in Times Square, Central Park + Lincoln Center

2012-11-28T14:20:00.000-05:00

New York {proudly} boasts itself as the city that never sleeps... And we're quite sure the mantra also applies to lifestyle photographer Cengiz of Adagion Studio. How else could he dream up such creative shoots?! Fun, stylish, bursting with energy {and love}, couple Daniella and David's e-session spans from Times Square to Lincoln Center with a few stops in between {i.e. a stroll in the park, a

Real New York Wedding | Meredith + Remko at The Yale Club

2012-11-28T14:19:00.000-05:00

For many brides, "rain+wedding" certainly sounds like a recipe for disaster. But when droplets dared to threaten Meredith, and Dutch fiancee, Remko's big day they, Phototerra photographer Michael Greenberg rose to the occasion... Meredith, who dreamed of a sun soaked Central Park bridal shoot, was left with the potential of ruining her Amsale gown, impeccable make-up, and flawless 'do. However

Real New York Wedding | Bethany + Sage at Per Se

2012-11-28T14:16:00.000-05:00

There's only one word that comes to mind when describing the couple in this Real New York Wedding: Devoted... To the city, to their style, and to their LOVE! So when event planner extraordinaire Tzo Ai of Ang Weddings and Events passed this stunningly chic wedding our way, we were absolutely over-the-moon excited to share it with you! ' Bethany and Sage currently live in Hong Kong. Sage's

Real Wedding | Keisha + Christopher in Round Hill Hotel and Villas Montego Bay, Jamaica

2012-11-28T14:14:00.000-05:00

We're beyond excited to bring you another breathtaking wedding at one of our favorite destination wedding locales: Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Jamaica. Lovebirds Keisha and Christopher exchanged vows on a rolling lawn beside the ocean in beautiful Montego Bay. As the photos suggest, the day was filled with love, emotion, and a dreamy backdrop that is as luxurious as it is relaxed. {Of

Real New York Wedding | Christin + Adam at the TriBeCa Rooftop

2012-11-28T14:13:00.000-05:00

Photographer Danny Weiss has wowed us once again with photos from Christin and Adam's beautiful New York City celebration. Christin and Adam designed their own wedding and began by choosing a nectarine orange, hydrangea blue and sand color palette to mirror the stunning sunset at their TriBeCa Rooftop venue... This thoughtful design detail worked its way throughout the wedding, down to Christin's

Victoria KyriaKides Opens Her First New York City Bridal Salon

2012-11-26T07:57:00.000-05:00