WellWed in New York

Meki Couture is a bride's choice for an original & elegant custom-made wedding gown. Selecting a dress for your special day can be exciting & empowering for any bride - but it can be an exceptionally overwhelming process with the variety of styles & fabrics available. Let Meki Couture design a wedding dress that will express your personality, flatter your figure & present yourself with style & elegance.

Love is in the air and Valentine's Day colors make for a beautifully romantic wedding! There are endless possibilities when incorporating pink, white, and red into your day. Whether you choose to have a dessert bar with macaroons and cupcakes or a more traditional style cake, these colors will add a playfulness to your menu. When working the color into your personal style, think pearls with a light touch of pink mixed in or fiery red pumps to carry you.

Having recently moved to New York's Hudson Valley, Kristin & Craig wanted to start their new life together in Upstate New York. With a train station nearby, plenty of apple trees & a rustic barn surrounded by horses & rolling green pastures, Kristin & Craig knew the Apple Barn Farm was the perfect locale for their dream wedding.

These DIY Rope Words are perfect for any occasion, even your wedding!  This project is super easy & are a perfect way to label seats at your reception, or expressing thanks in wedding photos!  

What you'll need is: rope or jute, 4 oz. white school glue, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 1/4 cup of warm water & some wax paper.

Step 1: Prepare your working area by laying down some wax paper & prepare to get a little messy! 

Kristy & Ryan chose the picturesque Secret Cove along the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada as their wedding destination.  Featuring the rugged charm of the west coast mixed with modern, chic style, this wedding was nothing short of picture perfect. 

Made locally in Tupper Lake, New York at a little shop by the name of Rustic Blend, these adorable miniature personalized Adirondack chairs make perfect wedding cake toppers!  The chairs have a piece of birch bark attached to them with twine & you can get each tag customized to say whatever you'd like. 

Chairs are available in red, white, natural, cream & green!  Rustic Blend is the perfect place to shop for all your rustic wedding decor, with an endless amount of custom orders available as well!

The weather is unpredictable, especially during the most important day of your life. Don't worry over cold & rainy weather, accessorize with cute layers! Cardigans make great embellishments to traditional wedding dresses, or can add a stylish flair to bridesmaid dresses & can keep you warm during the coldest of nights!

Can't decide on the perfect color for your color palette? Add bright & sassy cardigans to a neutral palette for a splash of energy! Like the 1950s classic style? Add a vintage cardigan to an embroidered scoop neckline dress for a timeless look.

Happy Friday, future Brides!

This week we hope to help make your wedding unforgettable! Styled in muted blues and beiges, this hand-stitched photo book / wedding keepsake holder From Olive Art will keep your day safe from swirling sands. Embellished with a sweet starfish, you’ll treasure the chance to lovingly preserve all of your sweet wedding memories!

Hey New York Brides! Are you are still looking for a certain accessory to give you that WOW factor? If you book your wedding during the month with Stacy K Floral, you will receive 20% off your purchase of any Mary Frances couture bag!! You can stop by the store or give them all call. This great deal ends February 29, 2012.

One of our favorite things about licorice is it's versatility. Enjoy licorice in variety of different colors, sizes & flavors. Enjoy licorice as a sweet treat, or warm your soul with a licorice flavored tea. Try Aveda's comforting tea - the calming aroma of licorice & peppermint is one of the most delicious & sweetest way to calm those pre-wedding jitters! 

Rain in heels: Two things one wouldn’t imagine would set the perfect engagement scene. Yet Meaghan and Marc put a chic spin on a country scene. By choosing a fun gold dress accented with red pumps, the future bride’s ensemble glammed up the relaxed farm setting—though sidestepping a few raindrops.

By contrast, the couple’s casual wear in Utica, NY balanced out the train station’s sophisticated flair. The two shone in every venue, proving impossible for it to rain on this couple’s parade!

Your wedding ring will be a symbol of your lasting love and lifetime commitment to one another- the jeweler you choose will be one of the most important decisions you make. A choice to go with Frank Adam Jewelers is a wise one!