One of our long-time, loyal members, Jill Gordon Celebrate, recently updated their website, and I just love how it shows what this company can do for your next special affair–no matter the size, an intimate ceremony, a big wedding bash, or something somewhere in between, you will find Jill Gordon ready and quite capable to help you make your celebration everything you hoped it would be. This is event planning and event styling at its best, found right here in the Hamptons. Find out more at her member listing at our SouthForkWeddings.com site and at her own website too.

It’s not a party without great music-no matter what your definition of great is. Are you a fan of 70s  Disco? (It’s ok to admit it-a little bit of Donna Summer gets the party jumping!) Perhaps some New Wave mixed in with 80s dance music? Swing music? All of it? Something in between?

The point is when you are planning a party you want a DJ and emcee who will play the favorites you know your gang will love, while making sure that even Grandma has a reason to boogie. The good one make it look easy, but blending Frank Sinatra with Pearl Jam and Pink is a finely crafted art, and it is one that Mr. DJ Entertainment excels at. They serve the North Fork and the Hamptons-South Fork and the rest of Long Island, too.

Even more importantly, Mr. DJ Entertainment’s crew are professional,  reliable and great to work with. You can count on them to be on time, play your favorite tunes, and those of your guests, to keep the party swinging all night! Weddings, proms, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events are all in their repertoire. Check them out and HIRE THEM for your next special occasion. You will have the time of your life.

In the dead of winter, it’s easy to forget that the bustling, bursting at the seams Hamptons of high summer is still a great place to visit and consider for planning your next big event-a wedding, special celebration, or any occasion that calls for a party. It’s true that the balmy ocean breezes of July are the frigid damp winter wind of January and February, but there is a stark beauty of a Hamptons, AKA South Fork, winter that has an appeal all its own.

Yes, venues and service providers are open for business for most of the winter at least, (typical closing time is a couple weeks in late January or early February) and if you don’t want to risk the dicey winter weather to have a party, you can definitely plan a trip to scout out services for your summer soiree.  And, the local Hamptons and South Fork vendors can offer you a value in being local to this beautiful area. You won’t find that in the caterer or florist that you are paying a premium to trek out to the Hamptons for you. Plus those local vendors know how to get the best locally sourced products. For the those who are looking to plan a sustainable event, we know how important that is to those planning an event with sustainability in mind.

So as you plan your next special occasion for the Hamptons, head to SouthForkWeddings.com. Our local service providers will be happy to help, and you will love their professionalism. Think of them as big city services with the down home friendly attitude. THAT’S what you want in a party pro!

Today, Feb. 15, the day after Valentine’s Day, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany & Co., and the father of the Tiffany Setting for engagement rings. How fitting that the after the most romantic day of the year that the inventor of the most popular engagement ring setting entered the world.

According to Wikipedia, it is the most common setting to show off a solitaire diamond. Other sources indicate that it is either a 4- or 6-prong round claw that holds the stone in a simple setting that allows the beautiful diamond to be the star of the show.

So as someone who wears a Tiffany setting herself, let me invite all the brides to be in joining me for a collective Thank You to Mr. Tiffany’s vision and spirit.

Engagement Ring-Photo by Vivid Visions Photo-Graphics

Did he pop the question today? What perfect timing! Right now–yes this very day and upcoming weekend (President’s Day)–is the perfect time to begin planning your wedding celebration on the East End. Thinking of a fall vineyard soiree? Come on out and see what we have to offer on the North Fork. You may choose from actually wineries and vineyards, private home, restaurants, farms, and full service catering facilities. Don’t forget the romantic B&Bs and larger hotels. The North Fork is alive with romantic splendor once September turns into October.

If you were thinking of a beach wedding, then summer in the Hamptons is still very doable-but you must move quickly! The best locations, and the best service providers are book up quickly. So many things to do and not much time to get it done, but believe us when we say, you can be Mr. & Mrs. well before there is frost on the pumpkins, and you can do it in style. Our members have what it takes to help you make your special day a most  memorable one-no matter the size or the budget!

Visit North Fork Weddings or South Fork Weddings now to begin your planning.

Attention Dancers and Fans of Trevor Davison!

The TREVOR DAVISON QUARTET will be appearing this Sunday,

February 19th at the gorgeous RAPHAEL WINERY on Rte 25 in

Peconic from 3:30pm to 5:30PM.  The band features the very

lovely vocals of ALLYSON Davison,  GERRY WELDON (from

the Harry Connick band), on sax, RUDY PETSCHAUER (from

the Glenn Miller band) on drums and YOURS TRULY on Piano

and vocals.  $15 pp includes a COMPLIMENTARY  glass of

wine!!  BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!! (casual attire)

VALENTINE’S DAY:  TREVOR DAVISON plays Romantic

instrumental dinner music on the GRAND PIANO

at BISTRO 72 at the HOTEL INDIGO exit 72 LIE

6:30 to 10:30PM.  Reservations suggested.  631-369-2200.

 And a stop in Stony Brook, too:

THE COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT Main St., Stony Brook.

TREVOR returns to the “UNDOUBTEDLY WORLD FAMOUS”

open mike piano bar on Friday, February 17th at 8:30PM.

751-3332.

Attention Brides of the North Fork, the Hamptons, South Fork-the entire East End!! We just received this last minute announcement from Nordstrom Roosevelt Field:

ROSA CLARA 2012 TRUNK SHOW

View the 2012 Collections of Rosa Clara, Aire Barcelona and TWO by Rosa Clara.

February 3^rd-5^th

11:00 am-4:00 pm

Nordstrom Roosevelt Field Mall

Wedding Suite, on floor 2

By appointment only, please call 516-746-0011, ext. 1730.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We had hoped that our first post of the New Year to the Peconic Party Project would be about the exciting celebrations the following year will bring, but sadly, the North Fork community now mourns the death of John Romanelli, a North Fork icon, president of Burt’s Reliable, former Southold Town councilman, and most importantly a beloved husband, father, brother and son.  John was seriously burned in a freak accident on December 30, 2011, and succumbed to his injuries in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

John and his company were not directly related to North Fork Weddings.com, but since we are a locals who operate a local North Fork service, we knew John in his role as a businessman, Town councilman and respected and loved member of our hometown. John was quick with a joke, a friendly smile and a helping hand. He may never have known the impression he made on so many, but we are all better for having known him.

We now extend our deepest sympathies to John’s family. We hope they are able to find peace and solace in remembering the good man that he was.

The North Fork will miss you John Romanelli. May you rest in peace.

http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2012/01/27131/update-former-southold-councilman-succumbs-to-injuries-from-fire/

Peconic Bay Winery has a full music schedule this weekend. Here’s the line-up:

Thursday, November 10:

Open Mic Night,  6-9pm

 Saturday, November 12, 1-5pm:

Live music with TAKE 3

Sunday, November 13, 1-5pm:

Live music with RAY PENNEY

November’s featured artist is DIANE ALEC SMITH

Her lovely acrylic paintings are now on display in their Tasting Room.

We’re so pleased to welcome the Westhampton SeaBreeze Motel as a new member to both SouthForkWeddings.com and NorthForkWeddings.com.  With its location tucked just off of Montauk Highway in Westhampton, visitors to the area will find lodging and accommodations here convenient to locations in the Hamptons and the North Fork. It’s rare to find reasonably priced lodging that is clean, comfortable and offers amenities we have come to expect in the 21st Century.  The Westhampton SeaBreeze Motel is a great value you will want to check out if you are planning a visit to the East End. Call them now to book your preferred date-prime dates book quickly! Check out our review here.