Real Wedding: Matthew + Caprice

On one of our blog travelling sessions we came across the awesome photography skills of Brookelyn Photography.  Today's real wedding feature highlights the wondrous winter nuptials of Matthew and Caprice.  The theme of their wedding was old world style New York classic cocktail.  We love the brides' dress and her bridesmaids looked incredibly chic in knee-length black cocktail dresses.  Getting married in Brooklyn, NY is a dope idea.  We're inspired, are you?

Congrats to the happy couple.  We thank Brookelyn Photography for supplying the gorgeous photos.  Bridal besties in the Brooklyn area, be sure to check them out!

Should You Plan Your Own Engagement Party?

Q: As a recently engaged couple, me and my fiance have decided it would be best to throw our OWN engagement party.  I don't have many close friends and I don't want to put the financial burden on any of our family members.  Do you think this is a good idea?  Please help!


A: The short answer to your engagement party dilemma is this: Please don't host your own engagement party.  All pre-wedding activities should be hosted and planned by other people, not you!  We completely understand that your intentions are good.  You don't want to be a financial burden to the people you care about most.  However, an engagement party should be an event that the people you care about most want to host for you because they care about you and want to honor this special time in your life.  By hosting your own engagement party, you give the impression that you are 'gift-wanty'.  No bueno.  If you want to have a small get together to honor your love then you should consider doing it in a very low-key way.  Be sure to indicate on the invitation that you are not expecting any gifts.  If guests come bearing gifts, most awesome.  Just be mindful of how everything that you do throughout your wedding planning process will be interpreted in a million different ways by your closest family members and friends.  Be ready for it!

Bridal besties, do you have any other advice to offer on this topic?

Promesssa Film Launches in Boston!

It's always exciting when someone who shares the same passion for the business of love branches off to do big things.  That is why The Bridal BFF is sending a huge congrats to Nicole Chan of Nicole Chan Photography for the launch of Promessa Films, Boston's newest wedding film company.  Nicole is an uber-talented wedding photographer located in the Boston area whose work we've had the pleasure of featuring on the blog.  The news of this new joint creative venture in the wedding planning world is dope.  We wish her and her partner (shoutout to Bryson) great success with the new company.

Of course a launch wouldn't be a launch without a giveaway...or two!  Be sure to check out the Promessa Films website for a chance to win a wedding photography and video package worth $10,000!  Whoa.  They are also giving away a $100 giftcard to American Express to a lucky Facebook fan once Promessa Films reaches 100 "likes" on their fan page. 

Don't miss out on this, bridal besties.  Check out Promessa Films today.

Brides Wear Pink Too!

Happy February.  We know you'll be inundated with all things pink and red this month being that Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but we COULDN'T resist sharing this uber-yummy pink wedding gown by Vera Wang.  We loves!  It's pretty.  It's pink.  And you can find it in her Spring 2012 collection.  Check this and more fabulous looks out here.

Is Bridal Fashion Going too Far?

We've seen it all...or have we?  Last week provacative German bridal designer Kavier Gauche debuted this little number at Berlin Fashion Week...

Is it a dress...a bikini...a g-string?  We're all the way confused.  And you don't even want to see what the back looks like.  Oh my!

Bridal besties, is this something that you want to be seen walking down the aisle in?  Weigh in and let us know what you think ahout this, um, wedding dress.

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A Tribute to Etta James

We needed a few moments to process the news of the passing of Etta James here at The Bridal BFF.  Ms. Etta James will be truly missed as she left an indelible mark on the wedding world.  Her song, At Last, is among the most requested wedding songs ever.  Her husky voice was quieted yesterday.  May you rest in peace Ms. Etta, at last.

 

Snowflakes & More!

We woke up this morning to snow in Boston!  Yes indeed, winter is here.  This frosty weather makes you want to grab the one you love and snuggle up in bed all day.  And with the weather forecast predicting more snow for the weekend...a snugglefest sounds like the move. 

Enjoy your weekend bridal besties.  Go Pats!

Venue Spotlight: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

We would opt to have a wedding reception here juuuuuuuust to get a picure in front of this tres cool sculpture...

Awesome, huh?  The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is a perfect venue for the couple who appreciates a perfect balance of art and nature.  Located 20 miles northwest of Boston in Lincoln, deCordorva boasts a sprawling 35 acres of modern and contemporary American art.  You can opt to host an indoor reception in one of their gorgeous galleries or host a tented outdoor reception in the Sculpture Park.  Guest will surely get a kick out of the heart shaped sculpture as seen in the above photo.  Your wedding photos would be so fun!

Click here for more information on this venue.

Happy planning!



 

Is Three Times the Charm for Halle Berry?

We love Halle at The Bridal BFF so it's only appropriate to report that her engagement to Olivier Martinez has been confirmed!  Rumors were circulating last week that she was engaged although both Berry and Martinez and their reps have been quiet, but leave it to the good ol' papparazi to spot Halle out on New Year's Day rocking an emerald and diamond ring. 

Halle and Olivier met while on the set of "Dark Tide," a movie she was filming wth him in South Aftrica.  Both have been dating for a little over a year.  Halle Berry, 45, has been married twice before to former baseball star David Justice and R&B soul singer Eric Benet.  Halle also has a 3-year-old daughter with her ex-French Canadian hottie Gabriel Aubry.  Martinez, 46, has been romantically linked to singer Kyle Minogue and actress Mina Sorvino....word around the blogosphere is that he looooooves the ladies.  Let's just hope he is ready to settle down because we really don't want to hear about Halle going through another failed relationship.  He sure is fine though! ;-)

We love you Halle.  Congrats!

Pantone's Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

This year everyone in the fashion and design world will be doing the tango with Pantone's 2012 color of the year: Tangerine Tango.  This bold choice of color will certainly play a major role in wedding planning as brides often choose colors that are trendy and fun.  Tangerine is also a great choice for brides who are looking to add a POP of color.  This reddish-orange hue goes well with shades of gray, silver, gold, white, and black. 

The best aspect of tangerine is the effect it gives to your palette.  It would be a perfect color for a summer wedding  because of the natural heat and energy it gives off.  Our ideas for tangerine in 2012 are endless.  You can incorporate it into so many details on your wedding day. 

Need help seeing tangerine in action?  Here's an inspiration board that we created to show you how tangerine tango will make your wedding day sophisticated and seductive!

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