Hello Everyone!
With the warm season finally here, I started wondering what the new wedding gown trends for this season are. As one of the go-to websites for trend setting reports, I checked out Pebblesbaby online magazine to get some insight on the summer 2011 trends. For those of you who are not familiar with this magazine, Pebblesbaby is made up of a team of fashion interested people who gather together in order to discuss and illustrate the latest fashion trends. The magazine focuses exclusively on the major fashion houses and it is addressed exclusively to women. Each day they publish new articles on a certain fashion topic.
Anyway, for this summer short wedding dresses are IN! The most popular ones have quite an intricate cut and are different shades of white. They are often accompanied by a long train to add a little style. There are also three-quarter length wedding dresses for this season; these kinds of bridal dresses do not have a train and the cut is simpler. Below is a sneak peak at some of the dresses.
What do you think? Would you rock a short dress on your wedding day? We'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
St.Maarten Destination Wedding-NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Hey guys! Ok so two weekends ago we were in sunny St.Maarten for the beautiful intimate destination wedding of Sarena & Marc. They were joined by 7 of their close family and friends at a mountain top villa overlooking the beautiful island where they exchanged vows, shared laughs and celebrated under the island stars! Check out the design details from this awesome wedding. Sarena and Marc thank you so much for having us there to plan this special day for you. We hope your having a great time on your honeymoon!
Monday, May 23, 2011
This Weekend's Events - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Happy Monday, everyone! =)
This past weekend was full of fun events for the Pure Ambiance Team. Kisha, Nadya and Tomyka have all been in St. Maarten since Thursday planning a beautiful beach wedding for one of our couples. I can’t wait to see pictures from their trip and the couple’s big day!
While they were away, Megan, Amanda and I were at an outdoor rooftop bridal shower in NYC, hosted by the bride-to-be’s Male of Honor [her brother]. The place was beautiful – overlooking the Hudson River on one side with views of the city on the other. Although the day was cloudy and a bit chilly, everyone had such a great time!! I must admit we were a little worried at first that it was going to downpour, but the rain held off and we couldn’t have been happier! I can’t wait until we have pictures from it to share with all of you. It was a very spring-y event, complete with a photo prop area, a lounge area, fun games for the bride-to-be, amazing food and even some live entertainment. Guests also brought their favorite pictures of the lady of the hour and we created a clothes line collage for everyone to enjoy. It was adorable!
Once we have the pictures from both events, we will be sure to share them. To plan your own bridal shower party or destination wedding with the help of Pure Ambiance, be sure to contact us today!
Happy Planning,
Kaitlyn
This past weekend was full of fun events for the Pure Ambiance Team. Kisha, Nadya and Tomyka have all been in St. Maarten since Thursday planning a beautiful beach wedding for one of our couples. I can’t wait to see pictures from their trip and the couple’s big day!
While they were away, Megan, Amanda and I were at an outdoor rooftop bridal shower in NYC, hosted by the bride-to-be’s Male of Honor [her brother]. The place was beautiful – overlooking the Hudson River on one side with views of the city on the other. Although the day was cloudy and a bit chilly, everyone had such a great time!! I must admit we were a little worried at first that it was going to downpour, but the rain held off and we couldn’t have been happier! I can’t wait until we have pictures from it to share with all of you. It was a very spring-y event, complete with a photo prop area, a lounge area, fun games for the bride-to-be, amazing food and even some live entertainment. Guests also brought their favorite pictures of the lady of the hour and we created a clothes line collage for everyone to enjoy. It was adorable!
Once we have the pictures from both events, we will be sure to share them. To plan your own bridal shower party or destination wedding with the help of Pure Ambiance, be sure to contact us today!
Happy Planning,
Kaitlyn
Monday, May 9, 2011
New Jersey / New York Event Planner ~ Daina's 18th Celebrity Birthday Bash!
Hi Everyone!!!
So, we've GOT TO share a few sneak peek photos from an AMAZING event that we put together in 3 months for our client, Daina. Daina is the daughter of one of our August Brides and they both wanted this party to be a huge celebration for their entire family! Daina wanted a Barbie themed party (Barbie as in Nicki Minaj not Mattel LOL) and we went crazy with it! Daina was the V.I.B ~ Very Important Barbie, of course! Hot pink and lime green, hip hop Barbie dancers in awesome costumes, "Barbie" and "Ken" photo station, signature drinks, Aerialists, let's not forget the life size hot pink Barbie box that was lowered from the ceiling for Daina's big entrance! That's right - FROM THE CEILING!!! It was HOTTTTTT!!!! Oh, and did I mention all the celebs that were in the house?! DJ Absolute from Hot97, K. Foxx from Hot97's Morning Show, Terrance J. from the one and only 106 & Park, and of course Miss Keri Hilson!! This was certainly a night to remember and one that we're SO very proud of!! All the praise and compliments from this event really enforced why we do what we do!!! More official pics and details to come :-D
So, we've GOT TO share a few sneak peek photos from an AMAZING event that we put together in 3 months for our client, Daina. Daina is the daughter of one of our August Brides and they both wanted this party to be a huge celebration for their entire family! Daina wanted a Barbie themed party (Barbie as in Nicki Minaj not Mattel LOL) and we went crazy with it! Daina was the V.I.B ~ Very Important Barbie, of course! Hot pink and lime green, hip hop Barbie dancers in awesome costumes, "Barbie" and "Ken" photo station, signature drinks, Aerialists, let's not forget the life size hot pink Barbie box that was lowered from the ceiling for Daina's big entrance! That's right - FROM THE CEILING!!! It was HOTTTTTT!!!! Oh, and did I mention all the celebs that were in the house?! DJ Absolute from Hot97, K. Foxx from Hot97's Morning Show, Terrance J. from the one and only 106 & Park, and of course Miss Keri Hilson!! This was certainly a night to remember and one that we're SO very proud of!! All the praise and compliments from this event really enforced why we do what we do!!! More official pics and details to come :-D
Friday, April 22, 2011
Twigs & Honey Bridal Accesories-NJ/NY Wedding Planner
This wedding season is showing a huge trend in vintage DIY style weddings. These are always really beautiful and brides are opting for simplicity versus extravagant glamour for their wedding gowns. So if you are a vintage bride you need to check out Twigs & Honey. They have beautiful bridal accessories that add that special touch to your look, they are hard to resist. If your a DIY bride check them out also because it's a great place to draw inspiration from to create your own accessories!
Photo credits: Elizabeth Messina & Lisa Warninger
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Color Combinations You Haven't Thought Of - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Hello everyone!
For today’s blog, I’m trying to think spring (wishful thinking, I know)! This post comes from Refinery29, which I subscribe to. For those of you who don’t know, the company describes itself as “the cornerstone of fashion, beauty, and shopping for a new generation. Combining daily local newsletter editions and a website that serves as a global style hub, Refinery29 offers the only 360-degree source for shopping, exclusive deals, trends, beauty news, local hot-spots, and at-home sneak-peeks of fashion's finest.”
Anyway – they came up with 6 spring color combinations for 2011 [“6 Quirky Color Combos to Try Now"] that I think are amazing. Granted, these color combinations weren’t thought up with weddings in mind, but you can definitely incorporate them in your big day; especially if you want something different. So check out the pictures below and see if you can come up with your own inspirations based on their suggestions.
1. Royal Blue and Crimson
2. Burnt Orange and Khaki
3. Orange and Fuchsia [Pure Ambiance did a wedding with these awesome colors – check out Gallery 6 on our website]
4. Pink and Caribbean Green [LOVE!!!]
5. Red Orange and Yolk Yellow
6. Oxblood and Cornflower
If you need help on how to utilize these color combos, be sure to give Yours Truly a call!! And guys.. please please PLEASE join me in THINKING SPRING!!!!
Happy Planning ;o)
Kaitlyn
For today’s blog, I’m trying to think spring (wishful thinking, I know)! This post comes from Refinery29, which I subscribe to. For those of you who don’t know, the company describes itself as “the cornerstone of fashion, beauty, and shopping for a new generation. Combining daily local newsletter editions and a website that serves as a global style hub, Refinery29 offers the only 360-degree source for shopping, exclusive deals, trends, beauty news, local hot-spots, and at-home sneak-peeks of fashion's finest.”
Anyway – they came up with 6 spring color combinations for 2011 [“6 Quirky Color Combos to Try Now"] that I think are amazing. Granted, these color combinations weren’t thought up with weddings in mind, but you can definitely incorporate them in your big day; especially if you want something different. So check out the pictures below and see if you can come up with your own inspirations based on their suggestions.
1. Royal Blue and Crimson
2. Burnt Orange and Khaki
3. Orange and Fuchsia [Pure Ambiance did a wedding with these awesome colors – check out Gallery 6 on our website]
4. Pink and Caribbean Green [LOVE!!!]
5. Red Orange and Yolk Yellow
6. Oxblood and Cornflower
If you need help on how to utilize these color combos, be sure to give Yours Truly a call!! And guys.. please please PLEASE join me in THINKING SPRING!!!!
Happy Planning ;o)
Kaitlyn
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Vera Wang For Davids Bridal-White Collection-NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Ok so this is big news!! Vera Wang has designed a collection for Davids Bridal! I mean helloooo talk about a deal and you get Vera Wang! Check it out here !
The dresses start at $600 and go up to $1,400 which still isnt bad at ALL!
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Limited Wedding Gowns!-NJ/NY Wedding Planner
It looks like lately everyone is releasing a wedding line, but you can never have too many Wedding dress options! The Limited is one of my favorite places to shop, they have nice quality clothes at good prices, so it was exciting to see them finally release their long talked about Wedding line. Their dresses start at $228 and go to $400, how crazy is that talk about budget shopping! Check it out!
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Bread, Milk, Eggs and.. Wedding Gowns? - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Good morning everyone! =) I meant to blog this yesterday..
Get your grocery lists ready: apparently, Costco is going to start selling wedding dresses!! Crazy? Awesome? Weird? Maybe all of the above. Here is a little piece from khou.com:
Costco, the nation's largest wholesale club operator, is teaming up with top bridal designer Kristie Kelly to sell six exclusive styles of wedding dresses in its warehouse stores.
Kelly usually designs couture dresses that run between $3,000 to $6,000.
The dresses at Costco will range from $700 to $1,400, but that's still more than half the usual retail price.
It sounds like a good deal to me! So next time you have to pick up some groceries, why not take a stroll down the wedding aisle.. literally. ;o)
Kaitlyn
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Monday, March 7, 2011
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Fit for a Queen
Every woman wants to be the center of attention on her wedding day. She wants to look elegant, fabulous and most of all, heart-stopping to her groom. Being a plus size woman, I know from experience, that finding clothing can be a frustrating, disturbing and sometimes a very upsetting experience. However, when it comes time to shop for “THE dress,” it can be very challenging. Don’t fret - here are four tips for you to look like the fabulous queen you are, on your wedding day:
1. Every woman needs to know her shape - We as women, all have different shapes. So we should search for a gown that will accentuate our assets versus finding something unflattering. For the curvier woman, an A-Line wedding gown will look flattering and gorgeous for your figure. For the top heavy woman, a V-neck or Scoop neck would look fabulous – just make sure the fit is just right and isn’t cut too low. Please try to avoid the poufy ball gown, as this will make you look fuller and more round.
2. Know where to shop - Do your research on plus size wedding gowns in your area and find shops that offer them. Not only will you be able to fall in love with a gown that you can actually have, but you can also try them on, which is very important! If you’re in the tri state area, Park Avenue Bridals in Verona, NJ is an excellent bridal shop, catering to all Brides including, plus size women (trust me I know… that’s where I got my wedding gown from). David’s Bridal is also a definite option!
3. Comfort is a must - Every bride needs comfort on her wedding day! You don’t want to feel stiff, suffocated, or stressed out on your wedding day. You want to feel like you can have a great time and not have to tug or constantly fix your wedding gown all night. Your gown should be comfortable and a pleasure to be in; you should enjoy every minute of having it on. If you happen to fall in between sizes after being measured, always choose the larger size. You can always make your gown smaller by taking away fabric, but you can’t necessarily make it larger by adding fabric.
4. Alterations are key - No matter what size you are, it is a MUST that you look your best on your wedding day. You’re paying a lot of money for that beautiful gown, so making sure it fits as if it was only made for you, is important. Be sure to have your alterations professionally done. Most Bridal Shops offer alteration services, but if they do not, they usually have suggestions for Seamstresses they recommend. You do not want to put your gown in the hands of an amateur and of course, every little detail matters, especially when it comes to your gown.
This is the most important day of your life. You want to look and feel your best in the gown that is just for you! You do know you deserve that, right? No matter what size you are, have fun and enjoy your day! Remember to be the fabulous and gorgeous queen that you are!
Happy Planning!!!! xoxo
Tomyka ;-)
1. Every woman needs to know her shape - We as women, all have different shapes. So we should search for a gown that will accentuate our assets versus finding something unflattering. For the curvier woman, an A-Line wedding gown will look flattering and gorgeous for your figure. For the top heavy woman, a V-neck or Scoop neck would look fabulous – just make sure the fit is just right and isn’t cut too low. Please try to avoid the poufy ball gown, as this will make you look fuller and more round.
2. Know where to shop - Do your research on plus size wedding gowns in your area and find shops that offer them. Not only will you be able to fall in love with a gown that you can actually have, but you can also try them on, which is very important! If you’re in the tri state area, Park Avenue Bridals in Verona, NJ is an excellent bridal shop, catering to all Brides including, plus size women (trust me I know… that’s where I got my wedding gown from). David’s Bridal is also a definite option!
3. Comfort is a must - Every bride needs comfort on her wedding day! You don’t want to feel stiff, suffocated, or stressed out on your wedding day. You want to feel like you can have a great time and not have to tug or constantly fix your wedding gown all night. Your gown should be comfortable and a pleasure to be in; you should enjoy every minute of having it on. If you happen to fall in between sizes after being measured, always choose the larger size. You can always make your gown smaller by taking away fabric, but you can’t necessarily make it larger by adding fabric.
4. Alterations are key - No matter what size you are, it is a MUST that you look your best on your wedding day. You’re paying a lot of money for that beautiful gown, so making sure it fits as if it was only made for you, is important. Be sure to have your alterations professionally done. Most Bridal Shops offer alteration services, but if they do not, they usually have suggestions for Seamstresses they recommend. You do not want to put your gown in the hands of an amateur and of course, every little detail matters, especially when it comes to your gown.
This is the most important day of your life. You want to look and feel your best in the gown that is just for you! You do know you deserve that, right? No matter what size you are, have fun and enjoy your day! Remember to be the fabulous and gorgeous queen that you are!
Happy Planning!!!! xoxo
Tomyka ;-)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
New Jersey Wedding Planner - InStyle's 20 Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles
Hey Everyone!!
This came up on my Twitter feed, so I figured you would all love it. I just wanted to share some wedding hairstyles with you, courtesy of InStyle.com. Click on the link below to get inspired by some of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood, including Claire Danes, Jennifer Garner, Kate Beckinsale and a few Gleeks!! ;o)
InStyle's 20 Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles Gallery
Which one is YOUR favorite??
Happy Hairstyling,
Kaitlyn
This came up on my Twitter feed, so I figured you would all love it. I just wanted to share some wedding hairstyles with you, courtesy of InStyle.com. Click on the link below to get inspired by some of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood, including Claire Danes, Jennifer Garner, Kate Beckinsale and a few Gleeks!! ;o)
InStyle's 20 Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles Gallery
Which one is YOUR favorite??
Happy Hairstyling,
Kaitlyn
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Work it Out ..Together!
I was watching television the other day and a commercial came on for a new show called “Shredding for the Wedding” where couples work out, train and diet before their wedding to try and lose as much weight as possible before their big day. At first I rolled my eyes and sarcastically thought, “Great another TV show about weight loss” . Then I actually thought about it and the benefits to working out with a partner.
Why do shows like this and “Biggest Loser: Couples” work so well? I think it’s because of one main reason: you have a workout partner with you. What better way to motivate yourself than to have someone else there with you, shooting for the same goals and reaching them. This not only is a great way to lead a healthier lifestyle, but also a great way to get closer with your partner.
Here are some great benefits, courtesy of GoldsGym.com, on why you should work out with a partner [substitute “friend” for “fiancĂ©”, “partner”, etc.]:
You'll get out of bed. If you know someone is meeting you at the gym in the morning, you going to slap the snooze button and sleep in? Unlikely. "When you schedule workouts with a friend, you're held accountable, so you're less likely to skip out on a workout," says person trainer Mel Joyner.
You'll make it a habit. People are used to moving from appointment to appointment during the workday, so meeting a workout partner at the gym will just feel like another appointment in a busy day. "I believe strongly that you should make a point of going to the gym with a friend during the first few months of your gym membership," says Dr. Belisa Vranich, a clinical psychologist and member of Gold's Gym's Fitness Institute. Why? "Working out should be a habit, and it takes 21 days to form a habit. If you're going it solo, you're likely to slack off during those three important introductory weeks, but if you're regularly meeting a friend, the habit is more likely to set in."
You'll work harder. "When I work out on my own, I'm not likely to force myself to do extra reps or increase my speed on the treadmill," says Joyner. "But if I'm working out with a friend — ideally a friend who is stronger and faster than me — you can bet I'll try to one-up the other person by doing more chin-ups or running faster in a race or lifting more weight on the machine." Adds Vranich: "A friend can read your facial cues and body language, so he'll know when you're slacking off and, as a result, give you that extra nudge or a few needed words of encouragement."
You'll diversify your workout. "There are a variety of workout moves that you can only do with a partner," says Joyner. His favorite? The wheelbarrow push-up, where one person does a push-up while the other (standing) person holds on to the ankles. "The holder has to squat as the person goes down toward the floor, so the exercise works the muscles of both involved."
You'll stay social — without loading up on calories from food and drink. Let's face it: working out alone can take time away from your social life. But working out with a friend allows the two of you to catch up on work, life, and all the rest without doing so over, say, five frosty — and calorie-laden — beers. You're killing two birds (and, quite possibly, two beer guts) with one stone. Joyner learned this important lesson in college. "After my friends and I bonded over one too many boxes of pizza, we decided to center our social activity around the weight room as opposed to the pizza joint," he says.
And there you have it! I really think this is such a great idea… working out with your man or woman! Not only are you going to look great for your wedding, you’ll learn to live a healthier lifestyle that will [hopefully] stick with you throughout life and you’ll reconnect on a deeper level with each other. It doesn’t matter if you have a strict work out plan and diet that you intensely follow or go with the flow and plan daily outdoor activities like running or biking (no excuses – spring is almost here so the weather will be nice!).. get creative! As long as you go out and do some of your own shredding ;o)
Happy Training,
Kaitlyn
Why do shows like this and “Biggest Loser: Couples” work so well? I think it’s because of one main reason: you have a workout partner with you. What better way to motivate yourself than to have someone else there with you, shooting for the same goals and reaching them. This not only is a great way to lead a healthier lifestyle, but also a great way to get closer with your partner.
Here are some great benefits, courtesy of GoldsGym.com, on why you should work out with a partner [substitute “friend” for “fiancĂ©”, “partner”, etc.]:
You'll get out of bed. If you know someone is meeting you at the gym in the morning, you going to slap the snooze button and sleep in? Unlikely. "When you schedule workouts with a friend, you're held accountable, so you're less likely to skip out on a workout," says person trainer Mel Joyner.
You'll make it a habit. People are used to moving from appointment to appointment during the workday, so meeting a workout partner at the gym will just feel like another appointment in a busy day. "I believe strongly that you should make a point of going to the gym with a friend during the first few months of your gym membership," says Dr. Belisa Vranich, a clinical psychologist and member of Gold's Gym's Fitness Institute. Why? "Working out should be a habit, and it takes 21 days to form a habit. If you're going it solo, you're likely to slack off during those three important introductory weeks, but if you're regularly meeting a friend, the habit is more likely to set in."
You'll work harder. "When I work out on my own, I'm not likely to force myself to do extra reps or increase my speed on the treadmill," says Joyner. "But if I'm working out with a friend — ideally a friend who is stronger and faster than me — you can bet I'll try to one-up the other person by doing more chin-ups or running faster in a race or lifting more weight on the machine." Adds Vranich: "A friend can read your facial cues and body language, so he'll know when you're slacking off and, as a result, give you that extra nudge or a few needed words of encouragement."
You'll diversify your workout. "There are a variety of workout moves that you can only do with a partner," says Joyner. His favorite? The wheelbarrow push-up, where one person does a push-up while the other (standing) person holds on to the ankles. "The holder has to squat as the person goes down toward the floor, so the exercise works the muscles of both involved."
You'll stay social — without loading up on calories from food and drink. Let's face it: working out alone can take time away from your social life. But working out with a friend allows the two of you to catch up on work, life, and all the rest without doing so over, say, five frosty — and calorie-laden — beers. You're killing two birds (and, quite possibly, two beer guts) with one stone. Joyner learned this important lesson in college. "After my friends and I bonded over one too many boxes of pizza, we decided to center our social activity around the weight room as opposed to the pizza joint," he says.
And there you have it! I really think this is such a great idea… working out with your man or woman! Not only are you going to look great for your wedding, you’ll learn to live a healthier lifestyle that will [hopefully] stick with you throughout life and you’ll reconnect on a deeper level with each other. It doesn’t matter if you have a strict work out plan and diet that you intensely follow or go with the flow and plan daily outdoor activities like running or biking (no excuses – spring is almost here so the weather will be nice!).. get creative! As long as you go out and do some of your own shredding ;o)
Happy Training,
Kaitlyn
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