WellWed in New York

This week, we are pleased to present our brides with Skindinavia's makeup finish. Specially made for brides, this oil-free, weightless mist greatly extends your wedding day wear of foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer. Effective on all brands of makeup, unique encapsulated cooling technology chills the makeup surface 20°F, giving you a fresh look in the warmest temperatures. What more could you want than picture-perfect makeup on one of the most exciting days of your life?

Nino Gagliano, owner of Backyard Garden Florist, is driven by his desire to educate himself and maintian his cutting edge aesthetic. For 18 years Nino has been one of the most sought after designers in the region. He was awarded his Master Designer certificate in 1994 and has studied with many world renowned floral designers. Joined now by a team of creative and experienced floral experts, Nino's success in the wedding industry contiunes to grow.

New York brides, take note! The region has a fabulous assortment of resources for unique local products. A perfect choice for welcome baskets for your out-of-town guests, these products add an instant dash of local flair to any wedding celebration. Here are a few of this week's favorites!

WellWed is proud to announce our weekly Bridal Booty Giveaway! Log on every Friday for a chance to win some fabulous items. Products range in everything from luxurious beauty products to gourmet food items, innovative home goods to anything we think our brides will love!

Designer and illustrator Alissa Harvey has gained a national following for her work - with good reason. Her homemade invitations and wedding announcements have been featured by everyone from The Knot to Martha Stewart. With a variety of printing techniques including offset lithography, letterpress, and engraving, each invitation is a work of art in itself.

Photographer Portrait J.P. Elario from Tweed River Video on Vimeo.

As a professional event planner, Tammy Baldwin-Basten, owner of Charmed Places in the Hudson Valley, has made a business of creating memorable weddings for others. But planning her own recent wedding gave her a whole new perspective on the big day.

Tammy's Tips For Planning Yourself:

 *Make details count. Your wedding should represent who you are as a couple; you want guests to leave feeling that they know you better.

Bruce Kazan, owner of Main Course Restaurant and Catering in New Paltz, is a perfect example of a chef who creates extraordinary dishes through the use of locally raised and grown ingredients. A longtime advocate of buying local, Kazan has cultivated relationships with small farmers throughout the Hudson Valley.

A candy apple bar brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to any reception. Think decadent caramel and delicious toppings like butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut to top off the good times! If setting up a candy apple bar sounds a little too "labor intensive" - yet you want your guests to take home a "taste" of Fall - check out Hammond's Candies. Since 1920 they have been making tempting treats with true craftsman ship.

Chantiza Stern makes fun her No. 1 priority for couples planning their weddings in the Rochester area and throughout New York.

There's truly something for every kind of couple at the Lake Placid Lodge. The seemingly limitless number of activities available will astonish all adventure lovers, naturalists, foodies, art buffs, and more.