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!

This one is sooo cute! I love it!

This would be so cute for a beach wedding!

Can you believe this dress is only $298! They also now have bridesmaids dresses at super great prices!

I have a small obsession lately with one shoulder dresses!

Check out their website, they also have guest wedding dresses and cocktail dresses for your other special pre-wedding events and for your honeymoon! With these prices you can buy a dress for all your parties ;)

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Your Own Awards Show

Its award season and that means one thing: 2011 fashion trends have begun to surface! I’m one of those people who watches award shows just so I can see who’s wearing what on the red carpet – I rarely watch the actual ceremony (I read about the winners later). So far this year, we have had two major celebrity events: the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards. There were so many chic stars and fresh trends, I can’t possibly list them all, but I’ve come up with a list of my favorites. Below are some great ways you can incorporate trends you see on the red carpet into your wedding day:

Jewel tones. Basically any color that you would see in a jewel, including: emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red, topaz yellow, sapphire blue, and turquoise blue. You can incorporate these colors in your theme colors, flowers, accent pieces, or jewelry. Get creative with it! [Yes, Mila is on here twice because she is one of my favorites and does everything right!]



Nudes. This is one of my favorite trends of the season; I love nude colored dresses, nude shoes, nude lips.. you name it, I’m probably a fan of it. I think it looks great for all occasions. Use it as an accent color, bridesmaids dresses, or in your makeup!



Pink. It doesn’t matter what color pink you decide to use; the red carpet was full of this shade from pale to hot pink. Go bold and use pink as a theme color. Or for a more subtle effect, use pink in your make up; pink lips or cheeks look great on your big day.



Lace. As we all know, lace is super sexy and we’ve been seeing more and more people rock it lately, not just celebrities. Whether you wear it as part of your dress or opt to use it in, say, your bouquet, you will be sure to add a hint of sexiness and style to your day.



Sleeves. This trend has been popping up everywhere. People are starting to wear more gowns and dresses that have sleeves. If you like this style, why not try working it on your wedding? It’s a fabulous way to mix it up and surprise people (and great if you’re thinking of having a winter wedding!)



Hair. Updos are making a comeback! The most popular styles so far are the elegant French twist and the simple, chic ponytail. Both are super elegant and a great way to show off your dress, shoulders/upper body, and your beautiful, smiling face.





Keep in mind that just because the trend isn’t listed above doesn’t mean it isn’t great and won’t work for your wedding. I just picked my top 6 that I’ve seen this year thus far. The red carpet is a great way for ideas, but make sure you keep it original and make your day about YOUR style.

PS— let us know who your best and worst dressed at the awards were!


Happy Planning,

Kaitlyn ;o)

New Jersey Wedding Planner- Top Wedding Blogs for Ideas

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you all have fun plans for the weekend and getting lots of planning done for your big day :) ! We wanted to share with you some of the top wedding blogs that brides to be use for inspiration, style and well all things wedding! So go grab a cup of hot coffee and soft blanket and your laptop and take some time to browse through these blogs for inspiration, enjoy!!

• Green Wedding Shoes- If your looking for southern Cali feel and inspiration you have to check out this blog! They have beautiful DIY ideas and real wedding inspiration. I love everything about this blog and if you like modern vintage ideas you will also love it!

• Style Me Pretty- This is the mother of wedding blogs, I think that's all we have to say. Find inspiration from some of the most beautiful weddings in the world and great DIY projects! Their style is Chic, Classy and Stylish and they truly live it up to that!

• Grey Likes Weddings- This is a great blog for simple and beautiful ideas from real weddings, you can search by color and season! I love the feel of this blog....

• The Recycled Bride- This is a great blog to find out DIY and Eco-Friendly ideas and inspiration! If your having a Go Green wedding, you have to check this site out!!

• Offbeat Bride- Maybe your not like the typical bride and you have a little punk rock to you and want to show your fun and playful side, then this is a MUST. They have real wedding inspirations from some of the most creative weddings out there, but they keep it beautiful!

• Groom Advice- OK lets not forget about the men out there, check this site out for everything groom and groomsmen. They also have a great Man Registry!

• Temple of Groom- I love the excerpt of this blog, "written by a straight man that actually cares about wedding planning!" and no he isn't a planner he is an actual groom so follow his journey!

Hope you all have fun checking these out and that it gets the creative wheels rolling for your big day!

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Twilight Saga Wedding Planned!

I share a few things in common with Nadya, one of them being that I love, love, love the Twilight books (and movies!). I know that she’s blogged about what Bella’s wedding dress will look like, according to experts, but the other day I found what the whole wedding day will be like! According to InStyle experts, we have what Edward and Bella’s big day will look like. I am so excited to see this come to life on the big screen, because those of you who read the books as well know it’s going to be elegant, extravagant, and amazing!! Here are some pictures of what the experts came up with. Enjoy, everyone!! And, is anyone else as bummed as I am that we have to wait until NEXT November to see this?? At least they’re making it into 2 movies. ;o)


The Ring
“Nestled into the black satin, Elizabeth Masen’s ring sparkled in the dim light. The face was a long oval, set with slanting rows of glittering round stones. The band was gold—delicate and narrow. The gold made a fragile web around the diamonds.”



The Reception
“I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room...dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs...until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers.”



Alice’s bridesmaid gown
“Alice was back before I had taken two hundred breaths, in a dress that flowed down her slender body like a silvery waterfall.”



Rosalie’s bridesmaid gown
“Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.”



The Cake
“I was blinded by flashbulbs as we held the knife over a spectacular cake—too grand, I thought, for our relatively intimate group of friends and family.”



Aro’s Gift
“The necklace was simple—gold woven into a thick rope of a chain, almost scaled, like a smooth snake that would curl close around the throat. One jewel hung suspended from the rope: a white diamond the size of a golf ball.”



The Honeymoon
“We headed due east into the open ocean... As far as I could remember there wasn’t much east of Brazil… ’This is Isle Esme. A gift from Carlisle—Esme offered to let us borrow it.’… The moon was bright on white sand and, just a few yards away from the house, glistening waves... I was more focused on the absolutely huge white bed in the center of the room, hung with billowy clouds of mosquito netting.”


Amazing! Can't wait to see it.


Kaitlyn


All photos and references from InStyle.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - This one’s for the Bridesmaids...

One of the most fun things to do when helping your friend plan her wedding is to throw her a bridal party! It is the job of the Maid of Honor and other Bridesmaids to plan and host this event, from the drinks (if you decide to have any) to the location (bride's house? restaurant?) to the games. You may consult the bride before deciding upon the details, unless of course it's a surprise party. See what kind of party she wants, then get to planning!! Here are a few things to take note of when you are planning:

*Make sure you assign specific tasks to certain members of the bridal party so no one gets confused and things aren't left out. For example, have different girls send out invitations, greet guests as they arrive, order/make the food, etc. TheKnot.com has a great Bridal Shower checklist: http://wedding.theknot.com/bridesmaids-mother-of-the-bride/bridal-shower-ideas/articles/a-bridal-shower-planning-checklist.aspx

*Use name tags so those who don't know each other can talk to one another. If it helps, give each other titles, such as "aunt of the bride to be".

*Since gifts are the major focus of a bridal shower, make sure you're organized. Be sure to have someone record what gifts the bride gets and who it's from.


*Make it fun! Some traditions at bridal showers are: play games, tell funny stories, eat, drink, and be merry! For great entertaining ideas, visit BridalShowersEtc.com: http://bridalshoweretc.com/more_activities_for_your_bridal_shower.php.

If this is all too much for you to handle, just give Pure Ambiance a call and our team will be happy to coordinate everything for you!

Have fun,

Kaitlyn


Photo Sources:
www.yumsugar.com
www.forbridalshowers.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - The Office - Pam & Jim Wedding FINALLY

So just on a fun note, one of my favorite shows "The Office", Pam & Jim finally got married! After watching for how many seasons and watching these two flirt with each other, and then him declaring his love for her, but then being rejected. Then reuniting and finally finally getting engaged, the wedding happened last night. Jim and Pam had to deal with what most brides and grooms deal with which are awkward family moments, wedding guest and so on. The wedding party did a great dance down the aisle at the ceremony doing a spoof off the popular YouTube video (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/office-wedding-dance/1164915/) . This episode was great because it really showed how no matter what goes wrong on your wedding day the only thing that really matters in the end is that you and your new husband/wife are happy and look forward to your future together. If you like Pam's wedding gown it was Designed by Galina and can be found at Davids Bridal. Jim also gave the sweetest speech at the rehearsal dinner, it put a tear in my eye ;) See it below! If you missed the episode they have it online at nbc.com .

Nadya

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Choosing the Best Dress for Your Bridesmaids

Bridesmaid dresses do not have a good reputation. Images of overly puffy sleeves, blinding colors and hideous hats often come to mind when the phrase is mentioned. Luckily, the reality is that we’ve made some huge strides in the dress department. Here are some tips to making sure you pick the best bridesmaid dresses for the special girls in your life.


First, choose a dress in a color you love that also complements the theme and décor of the rest of your wedding. Try to pick a dress that complements your gown as well. You can ask your bridal store consultant with help on this one.

Secondly, don’t pick a dress that costs an arm and a leg. You may be willing to spend a fortune on your own dress, but please don’t expect your bridesmaids to do the same. If you have your heart absolutely set on a specific dress that you think may be out of your friends’ budgets, consider helping them out financially.

Also, try to keep each of your bridesmaids in mind when picking the style of the dress. A-line dresses are generally flattering on nearly every body shape, and aren’t too revealing. The last thing you want is for someone who worked so hard to make your day so special feeling entirely uncomfortable during the whole celebration.


Lastly, try thinking outside the box. A lot of brides are now choosing only a color and fabric, and allowing their bridesmaids to each pick the dress style they want to wear. This allows them to feel like you’re not completely controlling them, while still giving you some say over how everything looks in the end.


Courtney

Photo Sources:
www.theknot.com
www.perfectweddingguide.com

Sketch your Wedding Gown- NJ/NY Wedding Planner

I came across this great idea on how to hold on to your wedding dress forever besides having it preserved. It's called Dreamlines, and it is a service that will create a beautiful sketch of your wedding dress by easily providing them with a few pictures. I LOVE this idea so much that I am hinting at my husband ;) , this would be such a special first anniversary wedding gift since the traditional gift is paper! This is also a good idea for thank you cards or other personalized stationary. You can also consider having this done for your bridesmaids dresses, the wedding gown and tuxedo, Baby's christening and even your Prom dress! They will also sketch out any other accessories (veil, bouquet, back of dress, etc), gift certificates are also available. Check out their website http://www.mydreamlines.com/ for more information. Enjoy!!



Nadya

Need a fun idea for the bachelorette party?!- NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Attention Brides to Be, Maid of Honors and all Bridesmaids I have come across a fun idea for your Brides bachelorette party! If you are trying to find a unique, fun idea for her special night out with the gals you have to check this out. You can arrange to host a party with "DJ Chef, The Chef that Rocks!" . What is this you may ask, well it's an event service provided that mixes a cooking class, drinks and your very own DJ. What's the twist? Well the Chef is the DJ, his name is Marc Weiss (celebrity chef & spin master) and he has been recognized for his DJ Chef parties by Food Network and various magazines. The best part is the party comes to you, or any location you have available. So you can go all in with the Bridal Party and rent a hall to host the party or if money is tight have it at a friends house. This is a guaranteed fun time and a change from the usual going out to dinner and drinks. Check out the website to see how much fun these girls are having, and at the same time learning to cook http://www.djchef.com/bridal.html !! Nothing better then food, drinks and music all in one place without the crowds.

Remember ladies Pure Ambiance is available to plan small events as well, so if the Bridal Party wants to hand it over to us, feel free all you need to do is lay back and enjoy the festivities. We can assist with hall rentals, equipment rental, favors, etc. Pure Ambiance also offers this service as part of select packages, so call us for more information!

Nadya

When it Rains It May Pour! - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

So lately the weather has been all over the place and if you are planning an outdoor wedding or just doing pictures outside you need to be prepared. Well that does not mean you need to compromise your style on your wedding day with a plain old umbrella. I found this great company " Signature Bella" that provides stylish umbrella's and parasols for sale or for rent! So maybe the Bride wants a special umbrella for her wedding just in case and then you can rent similar ones for your bridesmaids or even give them as a thank you gift to your bridal party! Another great trend I have seen is using a parasol for the bridal party pictures, they look great! Check out the site http://bellaumbrella.com/ , they have a lot to choose form and you can customize your umbrella . Like they say it's better to be prepared, although we all hope for the best wedding weather sometimes you have to just be ready for rain! -Nadya

Wear your dress one more time- NJ/NY Wedding Planner

So wedding day is over, flew by didn't it? Probably by the end of your wedding night you couldn't wait to get out of that heavy dress and you were just over it from being so tired! Then the next morning you see your beautiful dress laying there and you think "Awwww I want to wear it again!" . Well you could consider doing a photo session afterwards with your dress, something more casual and fun. A lot of brides are starting to do "trash the dress" photography sessions after the wedding. You don't have to literally trash your dress but it's a photo session where you can go out in a much more relaxed environment with your husband and have fun taking pictures with your dress. Whether it be rolling around in the sand at the beach, jumping into a pool or the ocean, some couples choose to get extreme with this session and actually do trash the dress, but you can pretty much go to whatever extreme you feel comfortable in! You can consider taking your dress with you on honeymoon and most resorts will have a photographer on premise and do a photo session at your location! Check out the images below of some "trash the dress" sessions! Enjoy......

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After you have "Trashed your dress" contact us! Pure Ambiance is an Authorized Dealer of Wedding Gown Preservation Co. They are the leading establishment for cleaning, preserving and handling your gown. Pure Ambiance can take care of this process for you and that includes your dress and 3 accessories (veil, ring pillow, etc). This is available to all Pure Ambiance brides in their packages or any Bride for just $290! Please visit the Wedding Gown Preservation website for more information http://www.gownpreservation.com/ . We look forward to being a part of preserving one more special memory for you! Call us for more information!

Nadya

Unique Groomsmen gift idea - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Following up from our last post on bridal party favors, we cannot forget the groomsmen! We all know the typical groomsmen gifts and if you want to stand out from the flask, money clip, cuff links, how about a pen! I know you're thinking a pen?? Well this is a unique gift idea that is also different and useful. If you visit a specialty pen store you would be amazed at the amount of variety that is available, something for all taste! You spend as little $20 to $4,000! I happen to be a lover of a good pen and always think this is a good gift for any occasion. Most places will also engrave the pen for you if you decide to personalize it for your groomsmen.

Nadya

Photo Credits:
Paradise Pen company
http://www.paradisepen.com/paradise/

Choosing Your Bridal Party Favors - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Choosing gifts for your bridal party can be tough—everyone has different tastes, and you want to make sure you give something that pleases everyone while still expressing your appreciation. Here, we’ve thought of a few gift ideas for the ladies who helped make your special day so great.



These simple, elegant earrings from Tiffany & Co. are a great gift for your bridal party. They’re a classic staple for any woman’s jewelry collection, and your bridesmaids will be able to wear them any time and anywhere. And who doesn’t love receiving something wrapped in that little blue box?
(Tiffany Beads earrings in sterling silver; $100; www.tiffany.com)

If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, head over to LandsEnd.com and take a look at their classic totes. These versatile and adorable bags come in four different sizes and 14 different colors. Have each of your bridesmaids’ names embroidered on the front to create a personalized bag they can use whenever and wherever. This is an especially cute idea if you’re having a more relaxed, beach-themed wedding. Throw in a cute beach towel, some sunscreen, and other beach essentials.
(Land’s End Natural Open Top Canvas Tote Bags ; $17-30; www.landsend.com)

In a world where e-mails and text messages have completely taken over, the hand-written note is incredibly appreciated. Give your bridesmaids a reason to put that pen to paper again with their own personalized stationery—you can even pick different colors and patterns for each member of your party. They’ll be searching for reasons to write thank-you notes!
(www.sarahbstationery.com)

If you can, try to be as individualistic as possible when choosing your gifts, particularly if you have a smaller bridal party. In that case, it’s easier to pinpoint your girlfriends’ passions and work with that. Maybe one of your bridesmaids is a wine lover. Give her a great bottle of wine, a set of unique wine glasses, and make a reservation at a vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. Have a movie buff in your group? Put together a basket that includes some classic DVDs—especially ones that you and her have loved together. Throw in some of her favorite candy, a movie trivia book, and a gift card so the two of you can make new favorite-movie memories.

Keep in mind, a present doesn’t have to be expensive to be appreciated! The best gifts are from the heart, and your bridesmaids will appreciate something unique and useful much more than a designer keychain they may never use. Make sure to include a meaningful note with each gift telling your bridesmaids how much you appreciate their help, love, and support for a gift they’ll never forget.


Courtney