Posts Tagged ‘new england wedding vendors’

Classic Inspired Paper Products

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Today is classic friday on my Kate Parker Wedding!  We thought it would be a great idea to compile a few examples of classic wedding paper products for todays blog.  Classic wedding stationery is usually seen with simple designs, has clean lines, features calligraphy, and is usually a white or off-white color, especially as a base.  Hope you enjoy!

Classic Paper Products

Vendors:

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Atlanta, Chicago, Savannah, Washington D.C., New England, and NYC paper products, Prologue Press;
Chicago, Connecticut, Rhode Island, NYC, Savannah, and Washington D.C. paper products
, Tulaloo Stationery Studio;
Rhode Island paper products, Parrott Design Studio

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NYC/Westchester County paper products, Mew Paper Arts;
Massachusetts and Rhode Island paper products, Megan Chapin Calligraphy;
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island paper products, Hulabaloo Studios

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New England and NYC/Westchester county paper products, Lasso’d Moon Design;
Maine and New Hampshire paper products, Gus & Ruby Letterpress;
New England and NYC/Westchester County paper products, Laura Hooper Calligraphy

To see more classic inspiration, visit the Inspiration Boards on my Kate Parker Wedding!

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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.

Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island Wedding Attire, The White Dress by the Shore on Trunk Shows

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding attire, The White Dress by the Shore, is featured on my Kate Parker Wedding.  Beth Chapman, of The White Dress by the Shore, brings us into the world of trunk shows!  Trunk shows can be very beneficial to brides during the process of finding the perfect wedding gown.  Beth shares some tips and insight into trunk shows and gives us a heads up on some upcoming trunk show events.  Enjoy!

“Tackling Trunk Shows”

Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding attire: The White Dress by the Shore

Trunk Shows can provide the perfect opportunity for a bride to find the gown of her dreams.  But what is a trunk show, and what are the benefits for the bride to be?

Beth Chapman, owner of The White Dress by the shore, an upscale bridal boutique located in Clinton, provides this explanation: “A trunk show is an event hosted by a bridal boutique where a broader representation of a designer’s collection is sent to the store.” According to Chapman, “There is often a representative from the company present or in some instances the designer themselves attend the event.  There is almost always some type of discount or special offer that is provided during the course of the trunk show if a purchase is made at the event”.

Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding attire: The White Dress by the Shore

Store owners are generally not able to purchase a designer’s entire collection.  A trunk show allows an extended version of the collection to be sent to the store, and oftentimes, designers will send new styles to the event that are not yet available in stores.  One of the primary benefits for a bride is that she is able to work directly with the designer or company representative to learn about the intricacies of the line and make custom changes to create her own, one of a kind gown.  Notes Chapman, “We recently hosted a Modern Trousseau trunk show and we customized almost every gown that we sold.  Trunk shows are the perfect opportunity for a bride to work with a designer to create her dream gown.”

The designer benefits from the trunk show as well.  They are able to watch brides try on their gowns and listen to their comments.  It is an excellent opportunity for them to get direct feedback from brides that they can apply to future collections.

Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding attire: The White Dress by the Shore

Generally there is a discount or special offer associated with a trunk show.  It is commonplace for a bridal store to offer a 10% discount during a bridal gown trunk show.
Chapman notes, “Trunk shows are not recommended for a first time shopping experience.  In order for a bride to fully benefit from a trunk show, they should come into it knowing the types of silhouette that they are looking for.  Having this knowledge will allow them to receive the benefit of the discount and the opportunity to work with the designer to customize their gown.”

A trunk show is an excellent time to purchase your gown.  If there is a particular designer that you are interested in, a trunk show will allow you to see the full breadth of the designer’s line and allow you to purchase one of their gowns while receiving a discount or special offer. But, be sure to book an appointment early.  These exclusive events book up quickly!

Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding attire: The White Dress by the Shore

Schedule of Upcoming Trunk Shows at The White Dress by the shore:
February 12th & 13th- Amy Kuschel bridal trunk show
February 19th & 20th- Winters and Rain veil, headpiece and accessories trunk show
March 4th-6th Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston bridal trunk show
March 11th-14th Modern Trousseau bridal and mother of the occasion trunk show
March 19th & 20th- Us Angels flower girl trunk show
April 2nd & 3rd- Haute bride accessories trunk show
Additional information on these trunk shows is available at www.thewhitedressbytheshore.com

Beth Chapman is founder and owner of The White Dress by the shore, a couture bridal boutique located in an antique home in historic Clinton Connecticut.  The boutique features couture bridal gowns, accessories and chic attire for mothers and maids. For more information visit www.thewhitedressbytheshore.com.

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Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding attire, The White Dress by the Shore, 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.

A Shout Out to Our Vendors Featured In Seacoast Bride

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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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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

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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.”

Check out more from Seacoast Bride on their website, www.seacoastbride.com!

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

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New England and NYC/Westchester County Wedding Paper Products: Lasso’d Moon Designs, Advice & Trends

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
New England and NYC/Westchester County wedding paper products, Lasso’d Moon Designs, shares tips, advice, and trends in wedding stationery on my Kate Parker Wedding.  Check it out!

New England and NYC/Westchester County Wedding Paper Products: Lasso'd Moon Designs

If I could pass on some advice about working with a custom stationer, I would say:
1) There’s a limited number of papers available, so we might not be able to match your bridesmaids dresses exactly, but we can do wonders with font colors.
2) Don’t be afraid to ask for help- that’s what we’re here for. A good stationer should be able to help you narrow down what’s going to be best for what you need. It can be an overwhelming process with so many choices.
3) The design process is give and take. It might take a little time to get it right, so I recommend starting the invitation design process 6 months before you’d like to send your invitations out (though 9-12 months if you’re going to send out save the dates).

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As for trends, I’m really just seeing a rise in couples do fun, brighter invitations that are more reflective of their personalities rather than what they think is “in”. That’s when you end up with an amazing design.
New England and NYC/Westchester County Wedding Paper Products: Lasso'd Moon Design

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New England and NYC/Westchester County wedding paper products, Lasso’d Moon Designs, 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.

New England and NYC/Westchester County Wedding Paper Products: Lasso’d Moon Designs, Vendor Spotlight

Friday, January 15th, 2010

New England and NYC/Westchester County wedding paper products, Lasso’d Moon Designs is featured in the vendor spotlight on my Kate Parker Wedding.  Lasso’d Moon Designs, based out of Vermont, can customize every aspect of your wedding paper products from invites, to envelopes, to programs.  Lasso’d Moon Designs shares some insight into the company below. Get to know this great vendor a little better and check out some of their work below!

Number of Years in Business:
As of Jan. 2010, I will have been in business for five years.
Pricing Information: In general, invitation prices start at $2.25, but pricing depends on papers, specialty items, number of inserts…etc.

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What makes me stand out in what I do?
I really, really love my work and I love working with people. I’ve been working in the retail industry for more than 15 years and my customer is my number one priority. If you’re not happy, I’m not happy.  I’m also just always myself. I don’t have a business persona, I treat everyone like someone I’ve known for years, and do whatever I can to make sure this is a fun process, not a stressful one.

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What’s the favorite part of my work?
I love seeing a concept come together and the smile on a brides face, or the crazy number of exclamation points in an e-mail.
What do I like to do in my spare time (if you have any): I love to read and spend time with my family. I also love movies- specifically going to them and seeing them on a big screen. I’m also a HUGE Wicked/Wizard of Oz fan. I’m currently obsesses with “Defying Gravity” on my Ipod.

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What charity am I supporting and why?
I’m supporting all three charities because I couldn’t pick just one. Like many, I’ve lost loved ones to cancer, and I’d do anything to protect my kids and animals (so couldn’t not suppurt Juvenile Diabetes or the ASPCA).

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Lasso’d Moon Designs:
Website: www.lassodmoondesigns.com
Email: info@lassodmoondesigns.com
Phone: 802.247.4724
my Kate Parker Wedding State & Budget: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NYC/Westchester County 25-50k

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New England and NYC/Westchester County wedding paper products, Lasso’d Moon Designs, 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.

A Shout Out to Our Vendors Featured In La Bella Bride

Monday, December 21st, 2009

As we were flipping through the newest issue of La Bella Bride, we noticed some of our my Kate Parker Wedding family members were featured!  We are very excited when our vendors are featured in magazines, or any other publication whether online or print.  We thought we would share these articles on the blog in order to give credit and a congratulations to our wonderful vendors.  Our vendors’ success is very exciting and we hope you enjoy the articles as much as we did!  Check out some of the features below! – AY

White Dress by the Shore and Justin and Mary Marantz La Bella Bride 2010 editorial

Above & Below: Connecticut wedding attire, The White Dress By The Shore and Connecticut wedding photographerJustin & Mary Marantz

Connecticut wedding attire, The White Dress by the Shore, was featured in La Bella Bride for their beautiful hair accessories. Connecticut wedding photographer, Justin & Mary Marantz, captured the image of the feather and the hair brooch.  I love the contrast of dark and light in each photograph.  What great accessories to give your wedding look a little romance, elegance, and whimsy.

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Above & Below: Connecticut wedding plannerSixpence For Your Shoe and Connecticut wedding catererA Thyme To Cook

Connecticut wedding planner, Sixpence For Your Shoe, was featured in a La Bella Bride Real Wedding.  Sixpence For Your Shoe seemed to make the day flawless and captured the vision of couples, Marjan and Matthew.  The wedding was catered by Connecticut wedding caterer, A Thyme To Cook, who always seems to create amazing meals, in term of both taste and style.

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Above: Connecticut wedding attire, The White Dress By The Shore

Connecticut wedding attire, The White Dress by the Shore, was featured yet again in La Bella Bride for their hair accessories.  This time, they showed off an elegant headband with a detachable veil.  Versatile and beautiful!

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Above & Below: Connecticut wedding floristJessica’s Country Flowers

Connecticut wedding florist, Jessica’s Country Flowers, was featured in a Real Wedding in La Bella Bride.  Above, you can see the brides beautiful bouquet with an array of bright, summery colors.  All of the colors were pulled in to nicely from the lanterns in the tent, to the flowers, to the ribbons on the cupcakes.  I also love the arrangements with the roses sitting on top of the limes and lemons.  What a creative design to bring in colors and textures that say summer!

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Above & Below: Vermont wedding paper productsLasso’d Moon Designs

Vermont wedding paper products, Lasso’d Moon Designs, was featured in La Bella Bride for their amazing, detailed designs.  Their invitations are creative, unique, and designed with each couples wedding style in mind.  Lasso’d Moon Designs features their theme ‘golden lovebirds’ below and their vintage design above.  What a beautiful way to invite your guests to your special day.

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Above: Connecticut wedding floristJessica’s Country Flowers

Connecticut wedding florist, Jessica’s Country Flowers, was featured again in La Bella Bride, but this time for one of their beautiful bouquets.  Their featured bouquet included maidenhair fern, lady slipper orchids and white roses.  Wrapped in birch bark, this bouquet is unique, elegant, and would be perfect for an outdoor wedding.

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Above & Below: Connecticut wedding catererA Thyme To Cook

Connecticut wedding caterer, A Thyme To Cook, was featured in La Bella Bride in a large article featuring great wedding cuisine.  A Thyme To Cook expresses art, style, and flavor with their dishes.  Their featured dishes were presented beautifully and look equally beautiful as appetizing.  It is amazing how A Thyme To Cook can put beauty and food together on one plate to make a fantastic dish.

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A Thyme to Cook La Bella Bride 2010 editorial

Above & Below: Connecticut wedding catererA Thyme To Cook

Connecticut wedding caterer, A Thyme To Cook, presents more of their dishes in La Bella Bride.  I especially love the edible spoons with raspberry, kiwi, and cantaloupe.  Fancy and Convenient!

A Thyme to Cook La Bella Bride 2010 editorial

Jan Boyd Calligraphy La Bella Bride 2010 editorial

Above & Below: Massachusetts wedding paper productsJan Boyd Calligraphy

Massachusetts wedding paper products, Jan Boyd Calligraphy, was featured in a Real Wedding in La Bella Bride.  Jan Boyd Calligraphy always creates an amazing product and the attention to detail and design is flawless.  As my Kate Parker Wedding continues to neutralize language and photographs on our website, we are so excited to read about Corey and Andrew’s wedding in La Bella Bride.  The wedding seemed to be a night to remember from the decor to the family rock session during the band’s set!  What a great way to get the family together and share a unique experience with guests.

Jan Boyd Calligraphy La Bella Bride 2010 editorial

Sixpence for your Shoe La Bella Bride 2010 editorial

Above: Connecticut wedding plannerSixpence For Your Shoe

Connecticut wedding planner, Sixpence For Your Shoe, was featured in La Bella Bride for their beautiful designs.  In this feature, Sixpence For Your Shoe designed a spectacular table top for a newlywed breakfast in bed treat.  The fabrics and colors complemented the romantic theme.  What a great way to wake up with your loved one for the first time as a new couple!

Connecticut wedding florist, Jessica’s Country Flowers, was featured again in La Bella Bride for their rustic table top design.  The contrast of short and small floral arrangements and the oversized centerpiece makes for a gorgeous look.  I love the candles hanging from the large centerpiece and the smaller candles strewn among the lower arrangements.  The earthy colors and textures look great against the glass wear and the black and white chairs.

Below: Connecticut wedding floristJessica’s Country Flowers

Jessica's Country Flowers La Bella 2010 editorial

Congratulations to our vendors featured in La Bella Bride!

Check out more from La Bella Bride on their website, www.labellabridemagazine.com

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All of the vendors featured above are member of my Kate Parker Wedding, your online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.