Buy your tickets now!

The bridal event hosted by The Wedding Salon is, in my opinion, one of the best events in the industry. The last time I attended, I was "oohing" and "aahing" over all of the fabulous table arrangements and elaborate floral designs. I also sipped on pretty, blue cocktails and sampled 3 delicious cakes (and met Sylvia Weinstock)! There was also an amazing display of gorgeous wedding gowns and accessories. Of course, I went snap happy with my camera the entire time, so check back to my old post from March (click here) to see the photos.

Monday, November 2nd from 4 - 9 PM
The Roosevelt Hotel
45 E. 45th Street @ Madison Ave

Buy tickets online ($50 for 2)

Fall Sample Sale

Junko Yoshioka is hosting a sample sale at their SoHo bridal salon on 580 Broadway, NYC. This 2-day event will take place October 1st and 2nd from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Get up to 70% off gorgeous, couture wedding gowns! Sample sale prices range from $700-3,000 (Originally $2,500-8,000).

Call for an appointment 212.206.9302

The Great Bridal Expo in NYC

Buy your tickets now
$7 online ($9 at the door)

Monday, October 5th starting at 5:30 PM
Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, NYC

An Invitation from Town&Country Weddings

St. Regis Hotel
2 E. 55th St. at Fifth Avenue
Louis XVI Room, 2nd floor

RSVP: 212.649.5005 or tcweddings@hearst.com

Say "I do" to J. Crew

Check out the J. Crew wedding trunk show for the upcoming fall/winter 2009 and spring 2010 collections at 30 Rockefeller Center, NYC. Sat 9/26 - Sun 9/27 from 8 - 11 AM.

RSVP to Ashley@jcrew.com

Sample Sale Alert

Thanks for letting me know about this event, CC!

New York Magazine's 2009 Wedding Event

New York Magazine is hosting its 2009 Wedding Event on Wednesday, April 1st at the Metropolitan Pavilion from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Meet New York's top wedding planners, dress retailers, cake bakers, photographers, dance instructors, florists, caterers, jewelers, musicians, makeup artists, and more! Click here for a complete list of participants.

Buy advance tickets online! (Offer expires 11:59 pm on 3/31)
$35 for one ticket
$50 for two tickets

Due to limited quantities, gift bags are no longer available.
Limited tickets will be available at the door for $45.

Photos from the Wedding Salon Event

Wow, what a night!! My girlfriend and I arrived at the Roosevelt Hotel around 6 PM tonight and found a looong line of excited brides wrapped around the hotel and down the corner of Madison Avenue. Fortunately, the line moved pretty quickly and we were at the top of the winding stairs in about 15-20 minutes. Unfortunately, we were clearly not the first few hundred or so that made the early bird cut to receive the coveted gift bags. Oh well.

Here's a shot from the second floor balcony... it was hot, busy, and packed!


We pretty much made a bee line directly to where the cakes were displayed and indulged in the yummy samples. I have to say, my favorite was from Make My Cake -- I thought they had the most moist and fluffy cake there. Delicioso! (Apparently, they bake all their ingredients from scratch and they don't use any preservatives. No wonder it was so yummy!) Check them out in Harlem.


I took a photo of this cake below because it was so interesting... love the iced branches! This one is from Nine Cakes in Brooklyn.


And of course, the cake queen, Sylvia Weinstock herself, was at the event! Look at the intricate cake below with all the beautiful sugar flowers. She was sampling a unique flavor, apricot and caramel, and was promoting her new book.


There she is! Sylvia Weinstock...


And another celebrity sighting... Colin Cowie was there. I didn't get a photo of him because a bunch of brides were flocking around him, but I did manage to take this photo of the floral arrangement he had on display. Can you believe these are carnations? Who would know? This would make a beautiful centerpiece... and that's coming from someone who normally hates carnations.


I don't know who arranged this table, but I liked the color combo of the turquoise linens, gold chairs, and mix of orange, pink, and green flowers. Lovely~



Uniquely shaped vases make for an interesting table setting. This was done by PBG Events. Apparently, what they're really known for is there "award winning event lighting."


Now, this is so cool and so scary all at the same time! Live plants... there is an actual human being planted in the center of a floral arrangement and they move! Interesting or weird? Maybe both! You can use them as greeters, centerpieces, or just plain roaming entertainers at your event. Check them out at We Make Pretend.



Are you thinking about having ice sculptures at your wedding? Why not have a fresh flower frozen into your sculpture? I thought this was pretty cool... it's a tulip. From Okamoto.


What would a wedding event be without fabulous dresses? These gorgeous gowns were on display... all from Bridal Reflections.


My favorite one below!!! The detail on this dress is amaaaaazing... and the black flower accent so chic.


What an intricate bodice...


You have to be brave to wear this sexy number!


And finally, to add that finishing touch to your wedding day look... some vintage-inspired handbags. They're simply stunning, by Clara Kasavina. You get 20% off your purchase if you use the discount code "WSalon09" ... e-mail sales@clarakasavina.com to redeem.


Ok, I have to run! The Korea vs. Japan game is on tonight ... you know, the World Baseball Classics! It's the final!!! You know who I'm rooting for!

(P.S. -- To my girls AC, JS, and AK... it was great seeing you girls tonight!)

REMINDER: The NYC Wedding Salon Event!

Did you get your free tickets to the NYC Wedding Salon Event? It's coming up Monday, March 23rd!!! I know some of you have already registered, so I hope to see you there. =)

In case you missed my original post on March 2nd, here's the event information again:

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check out table decor, photographers, couture gowns, honeymoons, musicians, beauty services, cake tastings and more!

Featuring a Victoria's Secret Lounge & an Exclusive Bridal Reflections Fashion Show

2 Complimentary Tickets with code "BRNY09C" at www.WeddingSalon.com ($50 Value)

For more info and a list of participating vendors, visit the Wedding Salon

Shop the Latest Looks

Are you still searching for your perfect wedding dress? Lucky you -- the 2009 spring and summer collections are fresh and gorgeous! Check out the latest styles at one of the upcoming events at Mark Ingram's Bridal Atelier (by appointment only).

• Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show
  March 26-29
  

• Anne Barge & Badgley Mischka Pre-Market Preview
  April 2-3
  

• Junko Yoshioka Trunk Show
  April 16-18
  

• Elizabeth Fillmore Trunk Show
  April 23-25
  

• Oscar de le Renta Trunk Show
  April 27-May 2
  

• Peter Langner Trunk Show & Personal Appearance
  May 7-9
  

• Jenny Packham Trunk Show
  May 14-16

110 East 55th Street, 8th Floor
Btwn Lexington & Park Aves
212 319 6778

Kleinfeld -- love or hate?

I've heard mixed reviews about Kleinfeld. The brides I've talked to, either love the place or absolutely hate it. Personally, I think it depends on what kind of experience you're looking for. I visited the original Brooklyn store back in 2004 when I was shopping for my own wedding dress. (Btw, if you've been living under a rock for the past year, you may not know that Kleinfeld recently closed down its Brooklyn store and debuted in Manhattan on W. 20th Street btwn 6th & 7th Avenues.) Here are the pros and cons as I remember:

Pros

• Huge selection of wedding dresses
• Lots of trunk shows featuring the latest styles
• If you're lucky enough, you may meet one of the designers at the trunk show. I met Kenneth Pool who offered to customize the dress I had tried on. It was awesome getting his personal attention, with him saying things like "well, if you want, I could add a few beads around the bust and change the neckline to a sweetheart..." He was really charming and convincing, but in the end, I didn't buy the dress. Go figure.
  
• Sales staff are pretty good about bringing you only those dresses that are within your price range (so be honest!) so you don't waste your time trying on $10,000 dresses when your budget is really $2,000.

Cons

• Like I said, there is a huge selection of dresses, but you hardly get to check them out because the saleswoman crams you into the tight fitting room and runs around all by herself trying to find dresses she thinks you might like. (Bless her heart!) Now, if you're an open-minded, laidback bride, this should be fine. But if you're a picky, impatient bride (c'mon, you know who you are), you may get frustrated as the saleswoman brings you one dress after another, none matching the style you envisioned.
  
• Your experience will depend heavily on your saleswoman. If you get a pushy one (like I did), it may not be such a pleasant experience.
  
• The place is crowded so you may have to wait your turn to see yourself in the 3-way mirror. If you don't have much patience, this isn't going to work for you.
• It's hectic -- some say it's overwhelming. I think if you can deal with sample sales and bargain hunting, you can deal with Kleinfeld -- the level of hysteria is pretty much the same.

Caveat -- All of my comments are based on my one experience at the Brooklyn store 5 years ago. I have no idea how the new Manhattan store is. If you're interested in checking them out, I highly recommend going on a trunk show day. This way, you can see the latest dresses from a designer you admire. Here are some upcoming trunk shows:

Jane Wang (Mar 3-5)
Kenneth Pool (Mar 6-8)
Augusta Jones (Mar 10-12)
Reem Acra (Mar 13-15)
Michelle Roth & Henry Roth (Mar 17-19)
Badgley Mischka (Mar 20-22)
Vineyard Collection (Mar 24-26)

***I'd love to see comments from brides who have already been to the Kleinfeld Manhattan store!!***

Free Tickets to the NYC Wedding Salon Event

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check out table decor, photographers, couture gowns, honeymoons, musicians, beauty services, cake tastings and more!

Featuring a Victoria's Secret Lounge & an Exclusive Bridal Reflections Fashion Show

2 Complimentary Tickets with code "BRNY09C" at www.WeddingSalon.com ($50 Value)

For more info and a list of participating vendors, visit the Wedding Salon

Filene's "Running of the Brides" Annual Event in NYC Union Square (Feb 27th)