An Enchanted Wedding

Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd '13 by Ali

Katie May

Some of us spend our childhood dreaming of our storybook wedding. Well, this story does not have to be fiction. Let your fairy tale come to life with these magical ideas for an “Enchanted Wedding”.

Shareen Vintage

Picturesque floral arrangements that incorporate branches and delicate flowers will have your guests feeling like they’re in an enchanted forest.

This DIY decor has a fun whimsical feel to it.

Countless draping lights will illuminate the night with a magical ambiance.

Serve dessert floating in jeweled colored ribbons to show off dazzling and delicious treats.

“We Are Family”

Posted on Thursday, May 16th '13 by Ali

For many people a wedding is not just about the bride and groom. It’s about two families coming together. Give a special thanks and tribute to those family members who’ve supported and loved you with these lovely ideas.

Kimberly Chau Photography

Jason & Anna Photography

Ampersand Photography

A Great Affair

Posted on Thursday, May 9th '13 by Ali

With the new Great Gatsby movie hitting theaters tomorrow we have Gatsby fever! Who wouldn’t want to have a party like this?:

Maybe you don’t have a mansion like Gatsby but we have a few ideas to transport your wedding back to the 1920′s.

If you’re going to attend a Roaring Twenties soiree you need to dress the part. We love this Maggie Sottero gown for the bride and this flapper style for bridesmaids by Unique Vintage. Finish off the look with an embellished headpiece.

Remember the more extravagant the better!“I like large parties. They’re so intimate.” -F.Scott Fitzgerald

A Peony Wedding

Posted on Tuesday, May 7th '13 by Ali

During spring we can never give enough love to gorgeous peonies, so we created this chic pink & green wedding board to inspire all you other peony lovers.

Short and Sweet

Posted on Friday, May 3rd '13 by Ali

I’ve never been a big fan of short bridal dresses. For me I just figured it’s one of the few occasions you can wear a ground skimming gown and feel like… well like a star! I also don’t quite get the multiple costume changes. Once you find THE dress you should be so madly in love with it that you never want to take it off. Especially after only a couple of hours.

Well, after this years New York Bridal Fashion Week I have to say…I may be converting! I am now an absolute believer in short wedding attire and gown changes! This year many designers featured higher hem lines that were amazing to say the least. I fell in love with the flirty, funky, flare and now can understand why some brides chose the shorter look. As for the multiple wedding ensembles, lets face it, sometimes we just can’t decide. Why should we?? We can’t help it if we fall madly in love with multiple looks. Who says you can’t have your princess gown AND dancing-queen dress?? It’s your big day, have your cake and eat it too!

Here are a few of ABE favorites…

Marchesa / Monique Lhuillier / Rafael Cennamo / Reem Acra

New York Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2013

Posted on Wednesday, May 1st '13 by Ali

Last week was New York Bridal Fashion Week where all the top, new designers showed off their Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Here at ABE we went through thousands of dresses (our favorite kind of work!) to pick out our favorites and show you! There were so many trends to choose from: back detailing, capes, sleeves, and more. We chose to focus on a truly tasteful trend: lace. It’s so beautiful and we love how it can be either classic or modern. What do you think of our top picks?

Oscar de la Renta

This season Oscar de la Renta’s gowns were classic, pretty, and elegant. Many of them have sleeves that add a delicate feminine touch. We had a hard time choosing which ones to show.

Romona Keveza

Romona Keveza was another designer with classic styles from mermaid dresses to full princess styles and everything in between. We love the little details of all her dresses like the peekaboo lace on the top of the first dress or the beautiful one shoulder style of the middle one.

Reem Acra & Marchesa

Reem Acra- These gowns are all about edgy feminine styles. This dress is great for brides who love taking fashion risks!

Marchesa- Of course we had to include another favorite: Marchesa. This collection featured a lot of modest styles, which happens to be another big trend this year. This dress is one of the less covered styles with gorgeous lace sleeves that flow into a stunning cape.

Robert Bullock & Nicole Miller

Robert Bullock- The perfect collection for the girly girl. He designs those dresses you dream of as a little girl and then adds a surprising detail like this deep slit. He knows how to make brides look sexy and classy.

Nicole Miller- Nicole Miller’s cut out dress with lace is sexy with out being too much. Another designer that perfects making gowns stunning yet classy.

EMERALD Green with Envy…

Posted on Tuesday, Apr 23rd '13 by Ali

Recently we talked about mint green well now we are talking about one of the darkest of the green shades, which just happens to be Pantone’s 2013 color of the year: Emerald!

We’re starting to see this bold color everywhere: in fashion on the runway, red carpet, and street wear, as well as in home décor, makeup and of course let’s not forget weddings.

Emerald is definitely a daring color because it is such a rich hue but there’s no need to be afraid of going green. Check out these great ways below to include emerald in your big day. We’ll show you “It CAN be easy being green!”

Wedding Mania

A Votre Service Event

Angel Orensanz Wedding By Ali Barone Events

Posted on Thursday, Apr 18th '13 by Ali

Kera and David were overjoyed to be having their wedding at the historic and magical Angel Orensanz Center, the oldest surviving synagogue building in New York City. This place truly glows with history and tradition. It’s interior structure resembles the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and has a sanctuary designed to look like the Sistine Chapel. The couple just loved that the synagogue linked their Jewish heritage while providing a place to start their future. Angel Orensanz housed both the couple’s ceremony and the reception where gorgeous deep reds, sultry purples and the soft glow of the candle lite created a romantic ambiance throughout the night. After a touching ceremony the rocking reception blew the night away, filled with delicious food, dancing, live rock n’ roll and a light show! If this wedding is any kind of prediction of this vibrant couple’s marriage we know it will be filled with a ton of love and lots of fun.

Kera looked stunning on her big day

Flowers trimmed the chuppah completing the beautiful canopy.

Enza from Diana Gould ltd. designed breathtaking floral arrangements to frame the aisle.

These orange, watermelon, and mint flavored waters were poured into champagne glasses for guests to sip on as they arrived and mingled before the ceremony. Such a refreshing idea!

The candles below designed by the creative bride and groom served as unique table seatings for guests. It was simply magical to see all the candles together and then to watch them slowly make their way around the room and glow throughout the reception.

The lights completed the entire look of the reception. From elegant to lively they changed all night long to reflect the mood of each moment.

We wish Kera and David a lifetime of happiness!

Event Planning: Ali Barone Events (nyweddingmaven.com)

Photography: Mark Nelson Photography (marknelsonphoto.com)

Cinematography: Robert Charles

Flowers & Decor: Enza Anastasi (Diana Gould DianaGouldLtd.com)

Catering: EspritEvents (EspritEvents.com)

Band: Erik Marshal Band at Hank Lane Music & Productions (HankLane.com)

Mint To Be!

Posted on Tuesday, Apr 16th '13 by Ali

Mint green introduced itself last spring and along with other pastel colors it’s still strong and here to stay for a little while longer.

Mint green is such a delicate and pretty color. Not to mention absolutely PERFECT for spring. Incorporate the refreshing color into your wedding attire or into your decor.

Sweet and playful bridesmaid dresses, adorable flower girl tutus, charming groom accessories, and stunning headpieces all from Etsy. And of course we can’t forget the shoes! (Mod Cloth)

Mint everywhere! Flowers, invites, and sweets OH MY!

Leave your guests REALLY refreshed with actual mints in cute tins (Martha Stewart) to show them you two are “Mint To Be…”

Oh My… Ombre Wedding!

Posted on Friday, Apr 12th '13 by Ali

Ombre is everywhere: runways, everyday fashion, hair color, and now in weddings. It’s such a fun and fashion forward way to play with color. There are so many different ways to incorporate it into your big day, here are just a few of our favorites.

Different flower colors for decor or bouquets.

Try it with cake to please your taste buds and your eyes.Ombre is perfect for bridesmaids. (Kik Photography)

It’s also just as perfect for the bride! (100 Layer Cake)