February 8th, 2010

Connecticut Wedding Florist, Jessica’s Country Flowers Announces Their 2011 “Deserving Couple” Giveaway

Connecticut wedding floral designer, Jessica’s Country Flowers, has announced their 2011 “deserving couple” wedding giveaway.  This giveaway is for deserving couples who are planning a 2011 New England wedding.  Around 100 people have already entered the contest,  but only two couples will win this amazing giveaway.  Already, Jessica’s Country Flowers has narrowed the search down to 10 couples!  Stay tuned to Jessica’s Country Flowers Blog and also to Style Me Pretty to see the final winners!

Jessica's Country Flowers "Deserving Couple" Giveaway

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Connecticut wedding floral designer, Jessica’s Country Flowers, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding your online wedding resource guide geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

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February 8th, 2010

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Allison Hope Photography

New England wedding photographer, Allison Hope Photography is featured in this weeks my Kate Parker Wedding series, Real Weddings from Real Vendors.  Real Weddings from Real Vendors lets us see the vendors we know and love in the spotlight during their own wedding for a change.  Allison Hope Photography is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding and we are so excited to have her share her wedding with us!  Check out some of her wedding photographs and reflections on her and her husband on their special day.

June 16th, 2001
Ceremony: Nashua church of christ in Nashua, NH
Reception: Private residence in Hollis, NH
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3 priorities:

1. Wedding Photography:  I did not start photographing weddings until the year after I was married.  But at the time I was planning my wedding, I was pursuing an art degree in college and photography was very much a part of my life.  I was deciding that photography would be the medium for my art and probably the experience of planning my own wedding led me to an interest in the field of wedding photography, as I soon became a second photographer to other professional photographers.  Our photographer was Philip Scalia of Exeter who has since moved to NY.

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2. Focus on the Union:  It was really important for us to not forget the reason for the celebration, our union as a couple.  Even our cake cutting became a mini ceremony in itself, as it symbolizes your desire to come together as one.

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3. Expression of Ourselves:  It was very important that the style of our wedding represented who we were.  While, as a woman now in my thirties, my style has developed and changed a bit, my wedding was exactly who I was at the time.  It was a simple and relaxed gathering of friends and family on a summer’s eve.

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1 thing I wouldn’t change: The best part of our wedding was being surrounded by everyone that we loved, friends and family.  I would not have traded that for anything.

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1 thing I would change: I was blessed to have alot of help in planning my wedding.  I appreciated and still appreciate all the help, but in retrospect, there were a few instances where I compromised my desire when being told “that is not the way it is done”.  I would have stuck my ground on these occasions.  Your creativity is the limit when it comes to planning your wedding.  Traditions are good, but not if being done only for the sake of tradition.

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1st dance song: We danced our first dance as a married couple to “When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Krauss

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myKPW: Real Vendors Real Weddings, Allison Hope Photography

Thanks to Allison and her husband for sharing their day with us!

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February 8th, 2010

Wedding Tip of the Day by d.d. Nickel Makeup Studio

This morning, Connecticut and Vermont wedding makeup artist, d.d. Nickel Makeup Studio, shares a little tip on choosing a makeup artist for your wedding.

Look for artists whose work compliments your personal style…every artist has a different style and philosophy.  If you’re unsure about an artist’s range or want to see more of their work, don’t be shy about asking to see more pictures.  The most qualified artists are the ones that have had a wide variety of experiences and are versatile in their work.

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Check out the full expert advice article on my Kate Parker Wedding!

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February 8th, 2010

A Shout Out to Our Vendors Featured In Seacoast Bride

While looking through the new 2010 edition of Seacoast Bride magazine, we found many articles, pictures, and advice from some of our my Kate Parker Wedding family members! We were so excited to be on the editorial advisory panel for the magazine and to see that so many of our vendors were featured in the magazine! We are always so excited to see our vendors featured in articles both on the internet and in print, and we love to share it so everyone can see all the hard work they have been doing. Check out all of the awesome features below!

Seacoast Bride 2010

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This cover was shot by Massachusetts wedding photographerAphrodite Photography

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Kate Parker of Kate Parker Weddings and Heather Battagliese of Maine wedding floral designer, Calluna Fine Flowers are featured on the editorial advisory panel of Seacoast Bride


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The article above, “Wedding Wisdom” features Kate Parker

Excerpt from article featuring Kate: “The essence of marriage is that you’re marrying someone who loves you, who accepts you despite your quirks.”

Kate also talks about the “over-imformed bride” and the “detail-obsessed bride”

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Above: (top) Massachusetts and New Hampshire wedding photographerRelive Photography

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Above: (top) Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography

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Above: (top) Massachusetts and New Hampshire wedding photographerPatrick McNamara, photograph of elelgant couple kissing by the sea on the rocks

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Above (top) and Below: Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography

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Above: (top) Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography and (bottom) Maine wedding photographerJennifer Stone Photography

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Above: This Real Wedding features Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding catererThe White Apron

Excerpt from article: “Julie Dunfey [of The White Apron] knew just what we wanted – local and in season.”

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Above and Below: Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography

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myKPW Vendors on Seacoast Bride

Above: (top) Maine wedding photographerSharyn Peavey Photography, photograph of close line clipped vintage postcard placecards

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Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography, photograph of black bow heels and white wedding heels.

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Massachusetts and New Hampshire wedding photographerPatrick McNamara, photograph of Scott Kay cuff links

Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography, photograph of white slingback wedding heels

Sharyn Peavey and Geneve Hoffman

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Maine wedding photographerSharyn Peavey Photography, photograph of purple rain boots and purple dresses

Massachusetts wedding photographerAphrodite Photography, photograph of purple hanging dresses

Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire wedding photographerGeneve Hoffman Photography, photograph of white bridal flip flops and white T-strap wedding shoes

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Kate Parker on new trends

Excerpt from article above: “The trend she [Kate] alerted up to that’s slowly making its way to the seacoast is Trash the Dress.”

Trash the Dress is a photo-shoot where “brides are slipping back into their oh-so-perfect- gowns and making them oh-so-messy.”

Gus & Ruby Letterpress: staying within budget while still getting an amazing product

Excerpt from article above: “Samantha and Whitney will help you tie it all together with colors, style, and design choices

woven throughout the invitation, evelopes, and RSVP card.  You can definitely get the look you want without sacrificing your budget!

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A Real Wedding featuring Maine wedding photographer, Sharyn Peavey Photography

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A Real Wedding featuring Kate Parker Flowers

An excerpt from this real wedding featuring Kate Parker Flowers: “Kate [Kate Parker Flowers] is so inventive and creative.  She knows her stuff.

For example, Kate took the couple’s rooster theme a step further from their invitations and centerpiece weathervanes

and included feathers in the centerpieces, bouquets, and in Taylor’s hair.”

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This Q&A features Heather Battagliese of Maine wedding floral designer, Calluna Fine Flowers

Some excerpts from this article: “I am happy to work with brides when they want to be involved or have a family member involved with the wedding flowers.”

“It is important … to consult with your florist on all the details.” “Like every professional you hire for your wedding, trust your florist to know her job.”

Congrats to all of our my Kate Parker Wedding vendors who were featured in Seacoast Bride 2010!

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February 5th, 2010

Savannah Photographer, Scott Hopkins Photography, Vendor Spotlight

Savannah, Georgia wedding photographer, Melissa Hopkins, of Scott Hopkins photography, is featured in the vendor spotlight! Melissa Hopkins, a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, shares a little bit about her experience in the wedding industry and gives us some insight into her business.  Check out her work and her info below!

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Number of years in business:

Scott has been doing weddings full time for 6 years. He started out as a nature photographer when he was 23. He spent his time also as an assistant instructor for nature photographer workshops at the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Melissa joined on working with Scott full time in early 2008.

Pricing Information:

Coverage only in southeast coast starts at $3300. We also provide customized packages for our couples based on their needs for the day.

myKPW: Scott Hopkins PhotographyThis photograph really captures the excitement

What makes you stand out?

Our ability to capture the great moments of the day in an unobtrusive fashion. We each bring our own unique perspectives to the day. We also provide personal attention to our clients, before and after the wedding. We can understand how stressful your day can be and we strive to provide a calming atmosphere.

What’s the favorite part of your work?

Spending the day with the couple, their families and friends and being able to capture the excitement and joy that is shared amongst them. We also really love seeing their feedback when they come across an image from their day and they were completely unaware that we were taking it. It brings back so many great emotions for them and allows them to replay that feeling over and over again

If you have any spare time, how do you spend it?

We really enjoy getting out of the house and go kayaking and hiking. Travelling is also something that we really enjoy doing together. Recently we brought home a new dog so we also love hanging out with our goldendoodle, Henry.

Which charity(s) are you donating to and why?

We chose to donate to the ASPCA. As pet owners, we wanted to help support the ASPCA in their cause to provide positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty.

myKPW: Scott Hopkins PhotographyThis picture is sure to bring back happiness for years to come!

Scott Hopkins Photography:
my Kate Parker Wedding Directory: Scott Brown Photography
website: www.scotthopkinsphotography.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: Savannah, Georgia, 25-50k

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February 5th, 2010

myKPW Announcement: Sperry Tents New and Improved Website

New England and NYC/Westchester County wedding rentals, Sperry Tents, has a new and improved website! Sperry Tent’s new website is easily accessible and organized with a user friendly design.  We love it.  The site was up and running as of last night so check it out here!  Congrats to my Kate Parker Wedding member, Sperry Tents on their new site!

Here is a little sneak peak …

Sperry Tents New Website

Sperry Tents New Website

Sperry Tents New Website

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