Dress Pick of the Week: Oscar 2011

Did you see the Oscar's last night? How fabulous was Halle Berry's gown? She wore this nude and crystal encrusted corset Marchesa gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles. I absolutely love!

Image from: Red Carpet Fashion

Best Woman or Man of Honor-What do they wear?

These customary roles are being reversed more and more lately. But what is the proper etiquette as far as what the Best Woman or Man of Honor should wear? According to Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, the solution is quite simple. A male honor attendant should wear the same attire as the groom and groomsmen. A woman may wear a dress in the same color family as the bridesmaids', or she can choose a dress in black, gray or whatever the primary color worn by the groomsmen. Her attire should be within the formality of the wedding, but she wouldn't wear a tux or dress like the groomsmen. A man would wear a boutonniere, and woman would usually wear a corsage featuring the same flowers as in the groomsmen's boutonnieres.

Dress Pick of the Week: Justin Alexander 8510

Justin Alexander's 8510:




I am all for black and white wedding gowns. Are you?
To see this and other fabulous gowns by Justin Alexander. Visit the WEBSITE

Top Ten Wedding Don'ts

Planning a wedding is an awesome experience...or it should be. Your wedding should not stress you out to the point where you just want it all to be over. I found an interesting article on Project Wedding that might save you a headache and give some guidance regarding etiquette.

ARTICLE: TOP TEN WEDDING DON'TS

Cute Finds: Couple Cards

As I was reading the Spring 2011 issue of GetMarried Magazine, I came across the cutest idea, Couple Cards. After you get engaged you will meet with a number vendors and instead of scribbling your info on a piece of paper, you can hand them your couple card. This couple card will have you phone number, email address and possibly a picture of the soon to be husband and wife. These cards can also be used after the wedding, just slip them to friends and family to encourage everyone to stay in contact.There is a wide selection of themes and colors available at the GetMarried Shops.

Here are a few designs we liked:





Do you like this idea? Would you make couple cards?

Dress Pick of the Week: Amsale Bijou

BIJOU from the Amsale Blue Label Collection-Silk Taffeta. Strapless Taffeta drop waist gown with ruched bodice and sweetheart neckline. Hand-made Taffeta and Organza flowers adorn the skirt. Available in Caffé as sampled, Ivory and White.

For more details about this and other fabulous gowns, visit Amsale.com

Wedding Budget {What you should include}-REPOST

In lieu of engagement season we thought this might help the newly engaged to determine a budget. Whether you are planning a simple wedding of just close friends or an elaborate wedding of 400 guests you need to have a budget. You must first determine how much you want to spend on your wedding and then where you want to money allotted. When you make a budget...stick to it!
Here are some traditional categories associated with a wedding. Its up to you to decide if its mandatory or optional to you:

Ceremony Fees {Officiant, Church, Organist, Cantor etc.}
Flowers {Ceremony, Reception, Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages}
Gifts {Attendants, Parents, Groom, Bride}
Honeymoon Costs
Stationery {Invitations, Postage, Calligraphy, Programs, Menu, Placecards}
Marriage license (mandatory)
Photographer
Videographer
Reception {Food, Beverage, Cake}
Wedding Favors
Transportation {Limo, Shuttle for guests}
Wedding Attire
Rings
Beauty {Hair, Nails, Make Up}
Wedding Planner
Vendor Tips
Miscellaneous

Decide what is more important to you. What category would you rather save on versus splurging? Their will be a wide range of costs associated with every category. Take you time to research and determine what is right for you.

Unique Caketoppers-Bobble Heads

When it comes to doing something unique at your wedding, the list is endless. How about personalized bobble head caketoppers? Yes, all you have to do is submit clear, straight pictures of you and your soon to be husband, choose a body and voila! You can have your own personalized bobble head caketopper with just those easy steps. This memory would definitely linger and keep your guests talking.






Check out Head Bobble for more details on how the process works.
Is this one detail you would consider adding to your wedding?

Dress Pick of the Week: Jcrew 20046

I love this dress because it seems like such a relaxed fit.

For breezy beachside nuptials, nothing captures the moment like this ethereal dress. It's crafted of pleated silk chiffon with an organza flower trim that cascades down the shoulder strap across the chest. Asymmetrical straps. Shift silhouette with fitted bodice and flowy A-line skirt. Back zip. Side-seam pockets. Fully lined. Falls to floor.

For more details about this gown, visit Jcrew.com

Bride's Choice Awards 2011

We are happy to announce that Lisa Scully Events has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Lisa Scully Events stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Lisa Scully Events for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Lisa Scully Events is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

The Running of the Brides NYC 2011

Its that time of the year again...The Running of the Brides! Many brides look forward to this event so they can literally snag the dress of their dreams. Some may call it madness, but its a fun way to find the dress of your dreams at an unbelievable low price.

Event Date & Time: Feb 18, 2011 8am-10pm at Filene's Basement 80th and Broadway




Are you ready? Grab your team and get ready to fight (nicely) for the dress of your dreams.

For more details go to Filene's Basement

Images Courtesy of TMZ