Posts Tagged ‘connecticut weddings’

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

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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.

Five New Members of my Kate Parker Wedding

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

We are very excited to announce these five new members of the my Kate Parker Wedding family!

Weddings Costa Rica:
my Kate Parker Wedding vendor
Website: www.weddingscostarica.net
Blog: weddingscostarica.wordpress.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: Costa Rica

Five New myKPW Members

Shades of Images:
my Kate Parker Wedding vendor
Website: http://shadesofimages.com
Blog: www.andiwalpurgisphotography.blogspot.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: CT <25k

Five New myKPW Members

Eventually by Molly:
my Kate Parker Wedding vendor
Website: http://eventuallybymolly.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: MA 25-50k, 50-80k

Five New myKPW Members

Julia MacInnis Photography:
my Kate Parker Wedding vendor
Website: www.juliamacinnisphotography.com
Blog: www.juliamacinnisphotography.com/Juliasblog
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: Washington D.C. 25-50k

Five New myKPW Members

Honora Winery:
my Kate Parker Wedding Directory: Honora Winery and Vineyard
Website: www.honorawinery.com
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: VT 25-50k, 50-80k

Five New myKPW Members

Photograph Courtesy of JAGstudios

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All of the vendors above are members of my Kate Parker Wedding your online wedding resource guide geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

How To Say ‘I Do’: A Ceremony Planning Series Featuring Traci Romano Events

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Connecticut wedding planner, Traci Romano Events, shares some tips on having an outdoor wedding ceremony.  Rain or shine, outdoor ceremonies can be hard work, but amazing if they are done right.  Check out my Kate Parker Wedding member, Traci Romano Events and her 10 tips to make sure your outdoor wedding ceremony goes without flaws from start to finish!

Is there anything more beautiful than to have a ceremony in your own backyard? This was a shot we got during set up of a ceremony last weekend. I adore outdoor ceremonies but there is quite a lot of planning that goes into making it work well.

1. Always have a Tent on stand-by. ALWAYS!

2. Invite Guests 30 minutes prior to ceremony start time. It is challenging to settle guests when they are not in a house of worship – so don’t fight it. Give them time to say hello to old and new friends/family.

How To Say I Do: A Ceremony Planning Series Featuring Traci Romano Events

3. Make sure you offer your guests a fun and refreshing beverage before service , non-alcoholic please!

4. Notify all neighbors in advance of wedding. A thoughtful note and bottle of wine go a long way. Your neighbor mowing his/her lawn during vows or kids splashing in a pool would be less than ideal.

How To Say I Do: A Ceremony Planning Series Featuring Traci Romano Events

5. Amplify. Amplify music and the service itself.

6. If Ceremony is outside , your Reception probably is as well- Your event team will need to adjust their load-in schedules so that this is complete prior to ceremony call time. This might mean some overtime charges but at least you won’t see the band rolling in as your guests are seated.

How To Say I Do: A Ceremony Planning Series Featuring Traci Romano Events

7. Have bathrooms easily accessible to Ceremony. Rent if necessary.

8. Mow and spray for bugs the day before the Ceremony.

How To Say I Do: A Ceremony Planning Series Featuring Traci Romano Events

9. During Rehearsal, have your Bridesmaids and Mothers/Grandmothers walk down the aisle in the shoes they will be wearing on your wedding day. Wedges and flats are an outdoor girls best friend.

10. If driveway is anywhere near Ceremony site make sure your valet team stops cars or last minute deliveries before they can be seen/heard.

How To Say I Do: A Ceremony Planning Series Featuring Traci Romano Events

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Connecticut wedding planner, Traci Romano Events, 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.

my Kate Parker Wedding Welcomes Three New Members

Friday, January 15th, 2010

We are excited to announce these three new members to the my Kate Parker Wedding family!

Currier Museum of Art:
Website: http://www.currier.org/events.aspx
Email: lpavlopoulos@currier.org
Phone: (603) 669-6144
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: NH 25-50k

my Kate Parker Wedding Welcomes Three New Members

Photograph by Allison Hope

Festivities Events:
Website: http://www.festivitiesevents.com/
Email: info@festivitiesevents.com
Phone: (203)847-7774
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: CT 25-50k, 50-80k

my Kate Parker Wedding Welcomes Three New Members

Wedded Luxe:
Website: http://weddedluxe.com/
Blog: http://weddedluxe.blogspot.com/
Email: info@WeddedLuxe.com
Phone: (718)938-4713
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: NYC/Westchester County 25-50k

my Kate Parker Wedding Welcomes Three New Members

Some Photographs on Wedded Luxe are credited to Vanessa Joy Photography

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The vendors above are all members 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 Planner: Details Wedding Planning, Vendor Spotlight

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Connecticut wedding planner, Details Wedding Planning, is in the spotlight this week on my Kate Parker Wedding.  Details Wedding Planning understands the preparation that goes into planning a wedding and is there to help couples create the wedding day they have always imagined.  We are excited to feature Details Wedding Planning this week and learn a bit more about their company.  Check them out!

Connecticut Wedding Planner: Details Wedding Planning

Photograph taken by Annandale Photography

Number of Years in Business: 4.5 years; prior to wedding planning I worked in Event planning at Stanley Works Corp.

Preferred Locations: This past year I’ve spent lots of time in the Mystic area so it’s become my new favorite place to have a wedding. I also love the backyard tented weddings. Each wedding design really tends to bring out the personalites of the couple

Pricing Information: $1200 for DOC and $3500 for full planning

Connecticut Wedding Planner: Details Wedding Planning

Photograph taken by Kristin Spencer

What makes me stand out? I love working with people and I love to see the excitement on the faces of a couple when an idea works. I will go above and beyond the call of duty. If someone is having a hard time finding the right linen or just the right music for their ceremony I love to find that for them – even if that wasn’t part of their contracted services with me. On the day of the wedding you’ll see me setting up a venue right along with the catering staff. If something needs to be done I do it. I never take the approach of “that’s not my job”. I look at myself and the other vendors as part of a team and if that team works well together the event is successful.

What’s the favorite part of my work? Seeing the complete chaos (the before) and the amazing result that comes from that chaos (The after). I love working with brides and their families and when they are happy, I’m happy.

Connecticut Wedding Planner: Details Wedding Planning

Photograph taken by Annandale Photography

What do I like to do in my spare time: I have a 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl. I feel like when I’m not planning weddings I’m yelling at them. Honestly though I love spending time with them. They are my world. I think nothing of planning a quick getaway or going out to dinner or shopping with them. They are great company and incredibly fun to be around – most of the time. My husband works alot of crazy hours and I don’t see him much during the week so it’s just me and the kids. On weekends (during the off season) we like to spend time as a family – going bowling, visiting friends, or going out to dinner.

Connecticut Wedding Planner: Details Wedding Planning

Photograph taken by Details Wedding & Party Planning

What charity am I supporting and why?: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  I am lucky in the sense that I don’t have anyone close to me afflicted with Diabetes but I like to support charities that focus on the well being and health of children.

Connecticut Wedding Planner: Details Wedding Planning

Photograph taken by Annandale Photography

Details Wedding Planning:
Website: http://www.detailsweddings.com/
Blog: http://www.detailsweddings-lynda.blogspot.com/
Email: lynda@detailsweddings.com
Phone: (860)454-0951
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: CT 25-50 and 50-80k

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Connecticut wedding planner, Details Wedding Planning, 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 Caterer: La Cuisine

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Connecticut wedding caterer, La Cuisine, has joined the my Kate Parker Wedding family!  La Cuisine works with each couple in order to prepare their wedding day cuisine.  Each wedding’s menu is specifically made for each couple and La Cuisine will go above and beyond to cater to your vision.  The staff, the food, and the stress-free catering makes for a flawless wedding day!  Check out some of their delicious dishes below!

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

Connecticut Caterer: La Cuisine

La Cuisine
Website: www.lacuisine.net
Phone: (203) 488-7100
Blog: www.lacuisine.net/blog
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: Ct $25-50k, $50-80k
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Connecticut wedding caterer, La Cuisine, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, your new online wedding resource guide geared toward directing brides to quality vendors based on their price range and state.