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EYW (ENJOY YOUR WEDDING)… TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR BIG DAY

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EYW (ENJOY YOUR WEDDING)… TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR BIG DAY

A common regret of married couples that have planned a wedding- brides in particular- is that they let the stress overshadow the journey. Planning a wedding is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. The engagement phase of your relationship should be one of joy and celebrations. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and overextended in preparation for the happiest day of your life, then you’re defeating the purpose. Stay calm and enjoy on. Call In The Pros. A good wedding planner is l

THE KIDDIE TABLE: 10 CREATIVE WAYS TO WELCOME KIDS AT YOUR WEDDING (AND KEEP THEM FROM GETTING BORED

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THE KIDDIE TABLE: 10 CREATIVE WAYS TO WELCOME KIDS AT YOUR WEDDING (AND KEEP THEM FROM GETTING BORED

1. SET UP A SCAVENGER HUNT Invite the littlest guests to explore all of the details in your wedding with a fun wedding themed activity. Wedding Planner Danielle Bobish recommends a custom designed activity like ISpy. Have them seek out anything from tears of joy, to something blue, to dancing feet. Bump it up a notch and put out disposable cameras for the kids to capture their findings. You might just find that your junior photographers will capture a priceless moment worth c

DANCING IN THE COBBLESTONE STREETS: A NEW YORK STYLE BARAAT

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DANCING IN THE COBBLESTONE STREETS: A NEW YORK STYLE BARAAT

There are many rituals that are common amongst nationalities, religions and cultures that are honored at a wedding ceremony. The ceremony creates meaning, fusing both the bride and groom’s family histories and cultures into one. The wedding is the perfect opportunity to highlight these traditional elements that make up each family’s identity. An Indian wedding ceremony is traditionally a colorful one. Red is a popular color choice as it is culturally known to stand for good f

SOULSYSTEM ORCHESTRA LYRICS STRIKE A CHORD AT WEDDINGS

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SOULSYSTEM ORCHESTRA LYRICS STRIKE A CHORD AT WEDDINGS

For anyone who is planning a wedding, among the most important elements of the big day is the music. It is a key aspect that defines the energy of the crowd, gets the guests (even the wallflowers!) on the dance floor, and is often what makes photographs as memorable as they are. It is the life of the party; the heartbeat of the reception. Soulsystem Orchestras & Music Production takes all of this and more to a whole new level of entertainment, and introduces options you never

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DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL

When a little girl imagines her wedding day, she thinks about her dress, her bouquet, her dashing husband… and her daddy walking her down the aisle. For Farrah Ferenzo (now Mrs. Jeffrey Edelstein) that wasn’t going to be possible. Farrah’s father passed away a year prior to her wedding. Still, Farrah made sure her daddy was there to walk down the aisle with her… in some form. On the evening of November 30, 2013, at Capitale NY, when Farrah took her steps toward her husband-to

A FAIRY TALE WEDDING IN NEW YORK CITY: ALLISON AND MICHAEL’S WEDDING AT GOTHAM HALL

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A FAIRY TALE WEDDING IN NEW YORK CITY: ALLISON AND MICHAEL’S WEDDING AT GOTHAM HALL

A quintessential New York City love story, Allison and Michael hail from other parts of the country, but found each other in the greatest city in the world. The stars aligned, and amidst eight million people, they found the one. The New York City life is a choice. It is the determination that there is simply nowhere else to live, breathe, and fall in love. Where New York City served as the stage for Allison and Michael’s love story, came the formation of the perfect setting f

HOW TO KEEP YOUR GUESTS FROM SABOTAGING YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR GUESTS FROM SABOTAGING YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS

“Ha! I beat the wedding photographer!” That is what a guest actually said after leaping in front of my camera, snapping a picture with her cell phone, just as the couple celebrated their first kiss at the end of their ceremony. You are investing money in your wedding photos, and while this was obviously a case of someone intentionally sabotaging a wedding photographer, your guests may not even realize that they are doing it! Whether they have a DSLR, a point and shoot, or a c

SEVEN REASONS ATLANTIS IS THE PERFECT RESORT FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS

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SEVEN REASONS ATLANTIS IS THE PERFECT RESORT FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS

As we begin to plan for our 2014 Edition of Sophisticated Weddings, we’ve been hard at work (and play!) at scoping out the best places to get married in and out of New York City. For those of us that prefer a Caribbean retreat to host a destination wedding or honeymoon, Atlantis Paradise Island has it all. Having recently visited Atlantis in the Bahamas, we can say with certainty that there is no destination more relaxing, luxurious, romantic, and fun, when you’re looking to

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