Must-Attend NYC Wedding Event

It’s that time of year again: New York magazine’s annual Weddings Event -- which coincides with their latest issue, a must-have for tri-state area brides. This year’s event is Wednesday, March 28th at the Metropolitan Pavilion from 5 to 8pm.

The event features the best in NYC bridal: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, Naturally Delicious, Jarrell Entertainment, Kleinfeld Bridal, Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, Judy Paulen Designs and more!

Tickets can be purchased online at weddings.nymag.com for $40 for 1 or 2 for $60. And this is definitely an event you want to bring a friend to -- your fiance, a bridesmaid, your mom or grab a bride-to-be you met in a wedding message board!

And if you can't make it to the event make sure to pick up the latest issue of New York Weddings filled with everything a bride and groom getting hitched in the Big Apple (or surrounding area) need to know!

Free Tickets to The Wedding Salon Event in New York City November 14th

Want to get expert wedding planning tips from the industry’s top vendors? The Wedding Salon is holding its semi-annual showcase in New York City next Monday, November 14th at Manhattan Center Studios (311 West 34th Street) from 4-8pm.

This season’s show will feature Colin Cowie, the Cake Boss, Shawn Rabideau and brides will have the chance to audition to appear on Say Yes to the Dress!

Brides and their gusts will also get to enjoy cake tastings, reception menu tastings, a couture fashion show and meet with the tri-state areas top talents in photographry, stationery, floral design, beauty and more.

Tickets are $50 for a bride and her guest (register at weddingsalon.com) , but if you email me at fromiwilltoido@gmail.com I have a promo code for 10 FREE sets of tickets.

Thinking of Being a Wedding Planner? There’s a School for That.

Actually, it’s an Academy – capital A for The Niemierko Wedding Academy at The Dorchester. Yes, it’s in London.

And while the expense of the trip may make you stop reading, remember that it’s for business so it’s tax deductible. Or plan a trip across the pond and attend the Academy while you're on vacation.

The 5-day “master class” on wedding planning features advice from luxury planner Mark Niemierko and some of the top vendors he works with from flowers to cakes to dress designers. This October’s series will feature Bruce Oldfield, a favorite designer of Princess Diana.

Over the course of five days you’ll learn everything involved in the wedding planning process, including budgeting, etiquette, bridal fashion and beauty, tastings and design. You’ll learn how to create mood boards, get a lesson in production design and how to select the right rentals and use lighting to enhance the venue’s look and feel. Meals and of course champagne will be served.

Below is a video of Mark explaining what wedding-planners-to-be will gain from the experience and you can apply (just like with any school) here.

FREE Tickets to The Wedding Salon Event in New York City July 20th

The Wedding Salon will be held on July 20th at Capitale (130 Bowery) from 4-9pm.  Some of the biggest names in bridal will be there including Sylvia Weinstock, wedding planner Shawn Rabideau and Kleinfeld Bridal.

You'll taste delicious hors d'oeuvres, sip cocktails, browse wedding invitations and floral arrangements and of course enjoy some wedding cake!

The event costs $50 for a bride and guest but I have 10 sets of free tickets to giveaway.  Just email me at fromiwilltoido@gmail.com and they're yours!

You can also use the code on the image shown here (WSBP) for discounted tickets -- $15 for 2! 

Vintage Jewelry Sale On Now at The Aisle New York!

Looking for the perfect jewelry to wear with your wedding dress? How about some beautiful vintage pieces that won’t just look amazing but can also act as your something old?

The Aisle New York is currently running a sale of jewelry from the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. The pieces include designer and limited edition pieces by Dior, Chanel and Lanvin.

This special sale, which ends Monday, May 23rd, has a variety of items including earrings, broaches and necklaces at unbelievable prices.

The beauty of these pieces is that you can definitely wear them after the wedding and pass them down as a family heirloom -- you can even start a family tradition that every bride wears the one special piece you bought for your own wedding day.

If you’re not familiar with The Aisle New York, it’s an online sale site where brides can find discounted designer wedding dresses, headpieces and jewelry. Membership is required to access the sales but it’s free, so sign up now!

Have You Seen The Lettered Olive Stationery Line?

You really should check it out.  It's one of my favorite paper lines and created by one of my favorite (and most talented) wedding event designers, Tara Guerard of Soiree.

Tara is going to be at Judy Paulen Designs' stationery boutique at Bloomingdale's -- yes, Bloomie's has a stationery department on the 6th floor -- featuring The Lettered Olive invitation line.

At the event you'll get a sneak peek at the new collection as well as meet and talk to Tara about your wedding. The first 25 attendees will receive gift bags, and anyone who places an order of The Lettered Olive invitations will receive a second ink color for free!

Trust me when I tell you The Lettered Olive is a beautiful collection -- you (and mom) are sure to love it!

FREE Tickets to The Wedding Salon Event in New York City

I was lucky enough to work on producing the first Wedding Salon event when I worked at Martha Stewart Weddings and every year the show gets better and better.

This year's Wedding Salon will be help on April 27th at Manhattan Center Studios from 4-9pm.  Some of the biggest names in bridal will be there including Sylvia Weinstock and wedding planner Shawn Rabideau.

You'll taste delicious hors d'oeuvres, sip cocktails, browse wedding invitations and floral arrangements and of course enjoy some wedding cake!

The event costs $50 for a bride and guest but I have 10 sets of free tickets to giveaway.  Just email me at fromiwilltoido@gmail.com and they're yours!

Simple Silhouettes Sample Sale This Weekend

Looking to help your bridesmaids save a little money on their bridesmaid expenses?  How about getting their dresses from a sample sale?

This Friday and Saturday Simple Silhouettes in New York City will be hosting a sample sale of their bridesmaid dresses and bridal accessories.  Everything will be marked down 80% from the original prices of $280 to $400.  Some dresses will be priced as low as $50!  In addition to the bridesmaid dress collection they will also have dresses from their Simpledress line, which is perfect for brides shopping for an outfit to wear to their engagement party, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner.

The sale will be open from 10am-6pm Friday, April 15th and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, April 16th at the SoHo showroom, 547 Broadway between Prince and Spring Streets.

Free Tickets to the New York Weddings Magazine Event

If you are getting married in the New York Tri-State Area New York magazine’s Weddings issue will be your bible. The issue has style and planning advice and listing of everything you could possibly need for your wedding -- from dresses to flowers to invites to yarmulkes.

The Summer issue is on stands now and brides can meet some of the vendors featured at the New York Weddings magazine event.  This annual event showcases the work of over 100 wedding vendors in every category and also allows you to talk to the top experts in New York and get the answers to your wedding planning questions.

The event will be held Wednesday, March 30th from 5-8pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street). Tickets cost $40 for 1 and $60 for 2, and includes attending all demonstrations, free samples and food tastings. Visit nymag.com/weddingsevent for more information and to purchase tickets.

I’m giving away a pair of tickets to the first person to email me at fromiwilltoido@gmail.com!

Unveiled Wedding Event in Los Angeles

I love attending wedding shows. I get to meet a variety of wedding vendors and sample delicious wedding cakes!

There’s a great bridal event coming up at the end of the month in Los Angeles, and if you live or will be in Southern California on Sunday, March 27th you should definitely check it out.

Unveiled: Bridal Style Revealed is an outdoor bridal event featuring couture bridal collections, the areas top wedding vendors and wedding experts, including Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings.

Darcy will share the latest wedding trends and planning tips and you’ll be able to speak to some of the top bridal bloggers, including 100 Layer Cake, What Junebug Loves, Green Wedding Shoes, The Bridal Bar and The Bride’s Cafe.

As with any bridal event you attend, bring a friend or your mom - if your groom can't make it - and a tote to collect brochures and business cards as well as a notebook and pen to jot down notes.

Here are all the details:

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Beverly Canon Gardens, Beverly Hills
(Between Montage & Bouchon and Beverly & Canon Drives)
Tickets Cost $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Visit unveiledevent.com to purchase yours!

Marchesa, Angel Sanchez, Amy Kuschel (and More!) Sample Sale

Gabriella New York Bridal Salon (400 W. 14TH ST. STE. 2A) is hosting a designer wedding gown sample sale with upto 70% off some of the most amazing designer gowns.

You'll find wedding dresses by Marchesa, Angel Sanchez, Sassi Holford, Amy Kuschel, Matthew Christopher and more.

The sale is one day only: Friday, February 25th from 12noon to 7pm

No appointment necessary!

Before you go make sure to read my sample sale shopping tips!

Plan a One-of-a-Kind Wedding With the Help of Brooklyn's Best Vendors

Whether or not you live or are getting married in Brooklyn you’ll want to attend Wedding Crashers, a wedding fair designed for couples looking for unique wedding details.

The annual event is being held on Sunday, February 27th from 11am-4pm -- so you can stop by Williams-Sonoma’s special wedding planning and registry event first -- at the Bell House (149 7th St., Brooklyn 11215).

In addition to checking out wedding cake bakers, photographers, bands, wedding dress and bridal accessory designers, videographers, caterers, stationers, bands and DJs, there’s a fashion show by Gabriella New York and several wedding planning and wedding style talks - moderated by Vané Broussard of the blog Brooklyn Bride.

Following the wedding fair is a must-attend after party at The Green Building (452 Union St., Brooklyn, 11231).

Tickets are priced at $30 per person or $50 a couple for both events or $15 per person for the after party only. You can register for both events here. Or register for just the after party, here.

The first 100 guests wil receive a fabulous goody bag!

As with any wedding event you attend, don't forget to bring a notebook to jot down ideas and a tote to store all the business cards you collect!

Special (FREE) Event With Me at Williams-Sonoma

If you're still working on on your wedding registry - deciding where to register, what to put on it - as well as looking for some wedding planning tips to help you plan your big day, and live in the New York tri-state area, you may want to sign up (it's free!) for one of these upcoming events at Williams-Sonoma.

On Sunday, February 20th at 9am I'll be at the Williams-Sonoma store at the Time Warner Center, and on Sunday February, 27th, also at 9am, at the Williams-Sonoma store on 59th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues, sharing both wedding planning and style advice as well as wedding registry and entertaining tips.

These two special events are part of their Store is Yours series and is open to 40 people before the store opens, so brides and grooms will be able to create and/or edit their wedding registry as well as enjoy some treats!

To RSVP for the Sunday, February 20th event at the Time Warner Center (10 Columbus Circle), call 212-823-9750.

To RSVP for the Sunday, February 27th event at the 59th Street and Lexington Avenue store (121 East 59th Street), call 917-369-1131.

Hope to see you at one of these events!

FREE Tickets to The Wedding Salon Bootcamp on Monday, November 8th

I've been asked to speak at Monday, November 8th's Wedding Salon Bootcamp event at Dylan's Candy Bar in New York.  I'm one of several wedding industry experts who will talk about a variety of wedding planning topics including style, trends and how to work with various vendors.

If you're interested in going you can get free tickets by visiting weddingsalon.com and  entering the promotional code WTDC.

Remember when you attend wedding events always bring a pen and paper to take notes and don't forget to take business cards from the vendors there.  Also, don't be afraid to ask questions -- you're probably not the only one with the one you're thinking.  And there's never such a thing as a stupid question!

Since the event is at Dylan's Candy Bar there are sure to be plenty of sweets to enjoy -- Hope to see you there!

An Exciting Announcement and FREE tickets to the NY Weddings event

I've been working on a project with Chris at The Man Registry for a few months and we're finally ready to announce our new partnership. Chris and I will be co-hosting a podcast on The Wedding Podcast Network and the fist show will be released this week! The show titled, That Wedding Show with Anne & Chris, is unlike anything else in bridal media and will focus on the wedding details that pit brides and grooms against each other as well as discuss happenings in the wedding world.

You can learn more about the podcast in this week's Bridal Scene episode on the Wedding Podcast Network.  That Wedding Show with Anne & Chris will be available on aisledash.com, themanregistry.com, weddingpodcastnetwork.com and iTunes for free.  Click here to hear/learn more about it!

One of my favorite bridal events of the year is coming up! The New York Weddings Event at the Metropolitan Pavillion is the must-attend event for New York area brides. The event is produced by every New York bride's bible, New York Weddings magazine, which is published twice a year. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 7th and tickets are available at nymag.com/wedding and are priced at #35 for one and $50 for two.

I'm giving away a pair of free tickets so you and your groom or mom or maid-of-honor (or anyone else you'd like to bring) can meet with some of the ti-state area's top talent.  I'll be there too so if you see me make sure to say hi!

The first email I get at fromiwilltoido@gmail.com will win the tickets!

PS - Sorry, but the tickets have been given away.

5 Free Tickets to Urban Wed Event

Vane gave me 5 tickets to the Urban Wed Event next week to giveaway to my readers.  If you live in the New York City area and are free on the evening of Wednesday, March 24th please email me at fromiwilltoido@gmail.com and I'll give you the comp code to register for the event.

To learn who's going to be there visit urbanwedevent.com.

And speaking of giveaways, we're giving away copies of wedding planner Donnie Brown's book, Donnie Brown Weddings: From Couture to the Cake on aisledash.com.  All you have to do is leave a comment and it could be yours!

A Wedding Event Produced by One of My Favorite Bloggers

Is your wedding taking place in the New York tri-state area? Are you still looking for the right vendors? People who are unique and talented and different from the vendors your friends have hired? Are you a fan of the blog Brooklyn Bride?

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above questions then I’ve got a bridal event for you!

Brooklyn Bride s producing The Urban Wed Event, a two night bridal showcase featuring some of the most talented, up and coming wedding vendors in and around NYC.

Her are the details:

Where: Nest Event Loft, 920 Broadway Ste 1703
When: March 23rd & 24th (you only need to go one night)
Who: Only the top vendors including:

Jenny Ebert Photography
Paper + Cup Design
Nine Cakes
Cobblestone Catering
Just About Married NY
Elan Artists

Why: Because your planning your wedding and you need to find the perfect vendors! And because you get to eat cake!

Only 150 tickets are available for each night of the event so sign up now at urbanwedevent.com. See you there!

A Wedding Event Grows in Brooklyn

 

As a native Brooklyner I am a huge booster for the borough. I have talked friends into leaving the city to move into Brooklyn and have pretty much told Dave that there’s no way I’d live anywhere else but Brooklyn. He’s a native too.

Since joining the wedding industry 10 years ago I have met so many amazing Brooklyn-based vendors that a bride doesn’t have to cross the borough’s namesake bridge to find everything she needs for her wedding. And non-Brooklyn brides should consider venturing out of Manhattan to plan their wedding.

A Brooklyn wedding doesn’t mean it’s catered by Junior’s and that your rehearsal dinner is at Nathan’s in Coney Island – though my dad would totally love these ideas.

Great Performances, one of the top caterers in the country – they are the in-house caterer for the Plaza’s Grand Ballroom – is hosting an unbelievable wedding event at BAM (the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafeyette Avenue in the heart of Ft. Greene) on Sunday March 7th from 2-6pm When I first saw the BAM event space I was blown away, it really is an incredible venue.

Tickets are available at: greatperformances.com/brooklynbride and if you enter the code brooklynbride they’re free!

The list of vendors you’ll meet and get expert wedding advice from include:
Nine Cakes, Opalia Flowers, Root Stock & Quade, Xochitl Gonzalez from Always a Bridesmaid, Calligrapher Love, Jenna, Photographer Kelly Guenther and the band Two Dudes Playing Your Wedding.

There are so many other vendors but the list is too long for this post!


Hope to see you there!

FREE tickets to The Wedding Salon Bootcamp on 2/22

I'll be speaking at Monday's Wedding Salon Bootcamp at Dylan's Candy Bar. The event is from 6pm to 8pm in the part space at Dylan's - the corner of 3rd Avenue and 60th Street.

The event costs $15 for two tickets (bring your fiance and then make it date night for the two of you!) but you can get FREE tickets by using the code IWNY2C when you register for tickets at weddingsalon.com

Hope to see you there!

Where to Sign-Up for a Wedding Webinar

Are you recently engaged? Whether you're a few days or weeks into your engagement you're probably overwhelmed with your task of wedding planning to-dos and don't know where to start. How would you like to take a quick course on how to plan a wedding? What if I told you it was free AND you can take it from the comfort of your own home!

Sarah Pease, a New York-based wedding planner and owner of Brilliant Event Planning is hosting a wedding webinar (I like the sound of that) Wednesday night, February 24th from 8-8:30pm at brillianteventplanning.com.

The half-hour class will tell you what you need to do first, how to set-up a wedding budget and share with you the best places to look for great wedding ideas.

Don't forget to have your wedding planning notebook with you!