Dominique and Robert had an exquisite day at the beautiful Ashford Estate part of The Weddings of Distinction collection of venues. Driving up the evergreen lined drive you arrive at magnificent estate and are transported almost to another time. Karen at Magnolia Event Design knew how to accentuate that old world beauty with her gorgeous floral designs opting for lush roses, cherry blossoms, moroccan candle holders, and lace.
Read moreWeddings Of Distinctions: The Ashford Estate: New Jersey Wedding Photographers
Weddings of Distinctions premier venue The Ashford Estate was just as romantic as I remembered it! I had the pleasure of attending their tasting with the fabulous Merri-Makers Catering on Sunday with some of the other top vendors in the wedding industry. Here are some great new wedding ideas!
Kate Duffy of Katydid Signature Floral and Event Design
Featuring invitations by Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day
Michelle Santanello of MDS Floral Design
Magnolia: Exquisite Florals and Event Decor
Featuring invitations by Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day
Bonnet Island Estate 2013 Tasting: Bonnet Island Estate Weddings
We had a wonderful time this Sunday at the amazing Weddings of Distinction venue The Bonnet Island Estate. This beautiful private estate in Long Beach Island is a serene retreat for your wedding. Merri-Makers Catering with over 30 years of catering perfection offered a tasting for their brides to be. Chef McCann, winner of the national 2006 Chef of the Year by International Caterers Association, offered up a scintillating selections of appetizers, salads, entrees and deserts. Sweet favors by The Bake Works were handed out to guests. A selection of Weddings of Distinctions best vendors was also on hand to offer advice and show their products.
Katydid Signature FLoral & Event Design created a lush English romantic table with ivy details, mercury glass vases and silver candlesticks. The table paired beautifully with invitations by Stephanie Somodi of Designing the Most Inviting Day. Her classic nautical invites and new silk boxed invites are just stunning. For something different Katydid also created a modern ice blue table collection which we paired with Stephanie Somodi's gray raw silk boxed invitation with art deco mirror inserts.
Michele of the award winning MDS Floral Designs created open & airy table settings. Her first setting inspires romance with classic ocean pastels and elegant high orchid centerpieces. Another setting was a nod to rustic elegance with burlap table runners and blue antique bottles filled with sweet nosegays. Invitations by Stephanie Somodi completed the look with soft blue invites with beach details.
Magnolia Exquisite Florals & Event Design went for a rustic country feel with white washed lanterns and birch candles which paired wonderfully with Stephanie Somodi's formal invites in rust tones with tassel accents. For a different feel Magnolia also showcased a whimsical beach table with shell accents.
Published: The East Coast Bride: Bonnet Island Wedding Photographers
Congratulations to Shannon & Bob your gorgeous down the shore wedding is featured today on The East Coast Bride! It was a picturesque day on the Bonnet Island Estate in LBI as the gorgeous couple tied the knot. Shannon was lovely in a lace Monique Lhuillier and Jimmy Choo's with flawless makeup from Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs. The breathtaking flowers were by MDS Floral Designs and ocean themed invitations by Stephanie Somodi of Designing the Most Inviting Day really captured the day. Merri-Makers Caterers offered superb food and excellent service as always. Manhattan City Music Band made for a raging party night. This crowd could dance!!
Bonnet Island Estate: A Tasting: Bonnet Island Wedding Photographers
It is always a treat to visit one of our favorite Weddings of Distinction venues The Bonnet Island Estate. Even in the winter there is something so deeply tranquil about the location with its bay views abundant wildlife and gentle breezes. To make things even more blissful we were joined by some of the most talented vendors as they created a feast of inspiration for the bride and grooms to be. Merri-Makers Catering offered up exquisite food & service. Stephanie Somodi owner of Designing the Most Inviting Day showcased a beautiful variety of invitations from rustic seaside bliss to black tie elegance. The truly talented floral team at MDS Floral Designs created an amazing range of tabletops from French Country to crystal & blue beach chic. The Cake Studio of Ocean City impressed us with his detail and imagination. Kate Duffy of Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid outdid herself once again with tables of modern romantic elegance and rustic country charm. Thank you to the exceptional staff of The Bonnet Island Estate for creating another memorable experience.
Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day
Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid
Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid
Bonnet Island Escape: Bonnet Island Estate Wedding Photographers
Jessica & Michael met on holiday in the Bahamas. She lived in New York; he lived in New Hampshire. Despite geographical differences they both knew it was love at first sight and two weeks later they had their first date. It was fitting that the two choose The Bonnet Island Estate on LBI to wed. The private island escape was such a peaceful backdrop with its lush grasses and wild birds it was as if the couple was still on holiday.
Michelle Santanello of MDS Floral Designs made elegant & airy bouquets wrapped in blush silk and sequins. Hand painted signs led the way to the ceremony.
The pre-wedding outfits were just way to cute!
Stephanie Somodi of Designs by Stephanie incorporated Jessica's blue & green theme in an elegant design for the invitations, programs, and menues. Jessica's hairpiece was antique silver with pearl.
The bridal gown by Michelle Roth available at Kleinfeld Bridal caught the light so beautifully at every turn.
Bubbles added a touch of whimsy & joy after the ceremony.
We fell in love with the twobirds bridesmaids dresses, one dress can be worn 15 different ways! Each girl wore her dress in a different style to complement their shape and they look so so comfortable. The flower girls were twirling all day long!
Jessica's mother & stepfather gaze at the newlyweds.
Michelle of MDS Floral Designs used crisp pinks and greens to create a warm & welcoming atmosphere complemented by candlelight and hand painted signs with sweet phrases. The bride's mother Charlene helped to plan every perfect detail aided by the fabulous Day of Coordinator Heather Furgeson. Merri-Makers Catering provided exquisite food and service as always!
Who else but french luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin could have made the bride's ravishing red heeled stilettos?
The bride and her mother danced a mother daughter dance while watching a video montage of Jessica's father, a firefighter that passed away in 9.11.01. Jessica's engagement ring holds the diamond that her father gave to her mother.
Premier Event Rentals set up a fun photo booth complete with great costumes for the guests to enjoy.
A romantic sunset stroll on the reed covered banks of Bonnet Island completed the day!