Posts Tagged ‘Connecticut Wedding’

Connecticut and Rhode Island Wedding Cakes: Toria Dolce, Advice & Trends

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Connecticut and Rhode Island wedding cakes, Toria Dolce, shares some trends and advice in the wedding cake business!  Cake can be a very important aspect of a couples’ wedding, so if you need a little advice, you’re in the right spot.  Check out the tips, trends, and advice from my Kate Parker Wedding vendor, Toria Dolce!

There are three main pieces of advice that I give to my clients:

1) It is YOUR wedding, so the cake should reflect your tastes and style…it is really sweet when a couple wants to make sure that all their guests are satisfied, but if you do that, you would need a separate cake combination for each person and they would all have to be glued together into one big cake……not possible. Offering two flavor combination choices is more than generous for a couple to do.

2) Taste exactly what kind of cake will be served at your wedding…..I have cake tastings with all of my brides and grooms so that there are no surprises the day of the wedding!!

3) It doesn’t matter what others think of your design and style……..they had their big day, now it is time for you to have yours…..WITHOUT the 101 bits of advice and suggestions coming from everyone you know.

Connecticut and Rhode Island Wedding Cakes: Toria Dolce

Connecticut and Rhode Island Wedding Cakes: Toria Dolce

What are some current trends you are seeing in the world of wedding cakes? – for example; flavors, ingredients, designs, colors, displays, etc.

Oh I like this question!! It seems like anything goes now and the more you think you’ve seen it all, the more surprises await you. But one thing will always remain the same…..people want top quality ingredients in their cakes…I do everything from scratch…I, myself, can’t handle the preservatives that are in our daily foods so I am finding that I go out less to eat in a restaurant and end up making more of my own meals……..the same with my baking….the less chemical ingredients in a cake, the better!! True Key Lime Pie is NOT meant to be green!

Connecticut and Rhode Island Wedding Cakes: Toria Dolce

As far as displays for cakes, well there seems to be no end to how tall or wide or outrageous you can get……however, I’m not a big fan of styrofoam and PVC pipe or welded parts around my cake….sorry Duff, but if you have to have a carpentry and welding shop in your bakery to make your cakes truly outrageous, maybe you’ve gone a bit too far! And the pyrotechnics that are being seen with cake designs just frighten me……burnt sulfur on my cake, no thank you! ;0)

Connecticut and Rhode Island Wedding Cakes: Toria Dolce

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Connecticut and Rhode Island wedding cakes, Toria Dolce 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.

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery, January 6, 2007

Monday, January 11th, 2010

This week, Connecticut wedding photographer, Candace Jeffery of Candace Jeffery Photography shares her wedding with my Kate Parker Wedding!  This “Real Wedding from Real Vendors” features Candace and husband Josh in their beautiful Connecticut wedding which took place on January 6, 2007.  Candace Jeffery Photography is a member of the my Kate Parker Wedding family and we are so excited to get a glimpse of Candace and Josh’s wedding day.  We are so lucky to have such great vendors willing to share their special day with us.  Take a look at the gorgeous photographs and the insight from Candace below!

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery

Top 3 priorities:

1. Photography, of course, Rich Esposito, Photographer-R.E.
2. Location: Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown, CT
3. Food: Jordan Caterers

Anything I would have changed: Seeing as our wedding was pretty small and untraditional, I thought it would be silly, and a bit showy, if I wore a veil.  So I decided not to.  Looking back, I really wish that I had.  That was my one and only time in my life that I would have been able to wear a veil, and I even had my mothers super long veil available to me!  I also think that I might have chosen different jewelry to wear, something more funky.

Anything I wouldn’t have changed: We are both so happy with the way that we planned our wedding.  It was very small, and not very traditional.  The first untraditional thing that we did was to plan a January wedding.  Because we work in the wedding industry, we had to have an off season wedding.  We took a chance having a wedding in CT in January, but it turned out wonderfully, as it was 72 degrees and sunny!  So I definitely would not have changed the date of our wedding!  Also, we only had 75 guests at our wedding, which was perfect for us.  Just our closest friends and family, and our three kids.  We didn’t have a bridal party, which we did for personal reasons, and I am very happy about that.  Also, Josh and I saw each other before the ceremony to do all of our photos, which is one of my favorite things about our wedding.  This is something that I recommend to all of my clients, it is very special.  We were with our photographer for about two hours doing photos all around the Wesleyan campus, as well as the grounds at Wadsworth Mansion.

I did my own hair and makeup, as well as all of the flower arrangements and my bouquet. We used an Ipod for all of our music, and that was fantastic.  My brother-in-law was there to make sure that there were no problems, but Josh had been compiling all of the music for a few months before the wedding, and we knew that everything was going to be perfect.  We didn’t have a traditional sit down dinner, just basically a four hour cocktail party with passed hors d’oeuvres.  We didn’t even have a wedding cake, but a bunch of mini desserts passed to our guests.  So really, I think our wedding was great, and there is almost nothing that I would have done differently!

Our first dance song: By Your Side, by Sade.  Our first dance was the only traditional part of our Reception, no parent dances, bridal party dance, cake cut, garter or bouquet toss.

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery
Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery

Real Weddings from Real Vendors: Candace Jeffery

All photographs above are credit of Richard Esposito, a member of my Kate Parker Wedding

Thanks to Candace and Josh for sharing your wedding with us!

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Connecticut wedding photographer, Candace Jeffery Photography, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, your new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

Connecticut Wedding Cakes: Sweet Rewards

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Connecticut wedding cakes, Sweet Rewards, is a new member of the my Kate Parker Wedding family!  Their gorgeous cakes are filled with details and style that reflect each couple.  Their wedding cake designs can be tailored to any couples vision, from style to taste!  Sweet Rewards’s cakes are beautiful to look at and will satisfy any sweet tooth!  Take a look at some of their cakes below!

Connecticut Wedding Cakes: Sweet Rewards

Connecticut Wedding Cakes: Sweet Rewards

Connecticut Wedding Cakes: Sweet Rewards

Connecticut Wedding Cakes: Sweet Rewards

Sweet Rewards:
Website: http://www.kellysweetrewards.com/
Email: kellysweetrewards@gmail.com
Phone: 203-775-9898
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: Ct 25-50k, 50-80k

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Connecticut wedding cakes, Sweet Rewards, 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.

Connecticut Wedding Attire: The Plumed Serpent Bridal

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Connecticut wedding attire, The Plumed Serpent Bridal, is a new member of the my Kate Parker Wedding family!  The Plumed Serpent Bridal has a variety of gowns for each bride to choose from, along with accessories, shoes, and veils.  They also have bridesmaids gowns, mother of the bride attire, and flower girl dresses.  Their collections will please any taste and any wedding style.  Check out some of their attire below!  ~ AY

Connecticut Wedding Attire: The Plumed Serpent, Collections

Dress from The Plumed Serpent Collection, Annie Girl

Connecticut Wedding Attire: The Plumed Serpent, Collections

Dress from The Plumed Serpent Collection, Coren Moore

Connecticut Wedding Attire: The Plumed Serpent, Collections

Gown from The Plumed Serpent

Connecticut Wedding Attire: The Plumed Serpent, Collections

Shoes from The Plumed Serpent Collection, Grace Footwear

Connecticut Wedding Attire: The Plumed Serpent, Collections

Gown from The Plumed Serpent Collection, Rivini

The Plumed Serpent Bridal
Website: www.plumedserpentbridal.com
Blog: www.plumedserpentbridal.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State and Budget: CT and RI, $50-80k and $80k+

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Connecticut wedding attire, The Plumed Serpent, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, your new online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

A Shout Out to Our Vendors Featured in Brides Connecticut

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

We came across some of our my Kate Parker Wedding vendors in the magazine, Brides Connecticut, and are very excited to see them being featured.  We wanted to share our excitement and give some credit to these wonderful vendors!  Check them out!

Traci Romano Bride's CT Editorial

Above: Traci Romano Editorial, Brides Connecticut

Connecticut wedding planner, Traci Romano, was featured in Brides Connecticut giving advice to couples on their wedding day.  We especially enjoyed the advice on using sandpaper to roughen up those soles!  What a good idea for a slip-free night.  The advice from Traci was a great way to let couples know that it is okay to enjoy your day, have the focus be on you, and take the time to enjoy every moment to its fullest!

Connecticut wedding caterer, A Thyme to Cook, was featured in Brides Connecticut giving ideas for entrees that will satisfy every guests’ palate!  In order to keep your budget in line and to keep pre-wedding stress at a minimum, A Thyme to Cook gives tips about using one entree for all.  The choices sound delicious!

Below: A Thyme to Cook Editorial, Brides Connecticut

A Thyme to Cook Bride's CT Editorial

Leslie Dumke Bride's CT Featured WeddingBride's CT Real Wedding Leslie Dumke

Above: Leslie Dumke’s Featured Wedding, Brides Connecticut

Connecticut wedding photographer, Leslie Dumke, was featured in a Real Wedding in Brides Connecticut.  The photographs featured captured every essence of the day from pre-wedding preparations to the reception.  The photograph with the newlyweds, Mia and Craig, on the dance floor is my personal favorite!  Leslie seemed to capture each moment flawlessly.

Connecticut wedding attire, The White Dress by the Shore, was featured teaming up with Beneath the Gown in Brides Connecticut.  The White Dress by the Shore gave advice on gown styles that are classic for brides, while Beneath the Gown gave advice on undergarments for these gowns.  What a great way to team up and make these steps easier on the bride!

Below: The White Dress by the Shore Editorial, Brides Connecticut

The White Dress By The Shore Bride's CT Editorial

Jubilee Events Bride's CT personal wedding feature

Above: Jubilee Events‘ Personal Wedding, Brides Connecticut

Connecticut wedding planner, Jubilee Events, is featured in Brides Connecticut for a personal wedding story.  Candice Dowling Coppola of Jubilee Events shares her special day and shares some of the advice she would give to couples during the wedding planning process.  I really love how Candice says that a wedding ‘evolves’ and not to be freaked out if you don’t know exactly what you want in the beginning.  Have fun with it!  Candice’s intimate, unique, and beautiful wedding seemed to come into place perfectly.

Connecticut wedding photographer, Justin & Mary Marantz, were featured in a Real Wedding in Brides Connecticut.  We loved how all of the photographs reflected the couples’ vision on an intimate, relaxed wedding.  The colors and the black and white are a perfect mixture and captured our eye as we were flipping through the magazine.  Justin & Mary’s sense of knowing what couples are looking for, shines through in their photographs.

Below: Justin & Mary Marantz’s Featured Wedding, Brides Connecticut

Justin and Mary Marantz Bride's CT Featured WeddingJustin and Mary Marantz Bride's CT Featured Wedding

Jubilee Events Bride's CT Editorial

Above: Jubilee Events Editorial and Carla Ten Eyck, Brides Connecticut

Connecticut wedding planner, Jubilee Events, is featured twice in Brides Connecticut.  In this article, Jubilee Events shares a reception table design that pops with color.  The design is a mismatched place setting on a clean, crisp, white table.   Although no place setting is the same, they go together because of the colors and the hot pink that ties everything together.  What a cool idea for couples that are looking to make their table top stand out!

Connecticut wedding photographer, Carla Ten Eyck, was also featured in the article above in Brides Connecticut.  Her photographs helped capture the elements of the table design that stand out.  The photograph of the eclectic plates is my favorite.  The composition lets you see the beautiful gold silver contrasting the white table and, of course, that awesome hot pink plate that pops on the table!

Connecticut wedding paper products, Ceci New York, was featured in Brides Connecticut for their personal wedding and their beautiful invitations.  Lisa Johnson of Ceci New York, shared her wedding day as well as some insight into her own wedding invitations.  I love how Lisa incorporated aspects of her husband’s style and her own style into the invitations.  Lisa said that the personal touch gives guests a sneak peak into your wedding and most importantly, make sure you represent yourself!

Below: Ceci New York Editorial, Brides Connecticut

Ceci New York Bride's CT Editorial

Congratulations to our vendors featured in Brides Connecticut!

Check out more from Brides Connecticut at their website, www.brides.com

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Vermont Photographer: Orchard Cove Photography

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Vermont photographer, Amanda Herzberger from Orchard Cove Photography based out of Windsor, Connecticut, recently visited Vermont for wedding.  And while we love rustic weddings, we just had to show off her incredible work. ~LS

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

The couple’s wedding took place at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont.

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

Covered bridges, with it’s nostalgic and historical appeal, make for an unforgettable moment.

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

The bride and groom’s autumn-inspired bouquet and boutonniere were designed by Pittsfield Garden.

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

A school bus is always a fun (and cost-effective) way to transport guests to and from the ceremony and/or reception site.

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

We always recommend that brides ask their wedding photographer to capture details of their wedding since so much time goes into the day.

Vermont Wedding Photographer - Orchard Cove Photography

Speechless…

Orchard Cove Photography
Website: www.orchardcovephotography.com
Blog: www.orchardcovephotography.blogspot.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State and Budget: VT $80k+

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