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Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Waterfront Wedding at the Inn at Longshore {Photography by Binary Flips}

2011-09-08T19:31:00.000-07:00

Courtney & DJ were married at St. Stephen's in Ridgefield with their reception at the Inn at Longshore. These two soul mates chose a color palette charged with serenity and energy. Jane from Just for You Floral Design made the most beautiful arrangements to compliment their unique color scheme. Adrienne Craig of Admire Design created the most beautiful invitations and wedding day paper, while Rob Corr of Correlation Productions designed an incredible lighting plan. Thank you so much to Dennis Uy Brillantes and Binary Flips Photography for catching such breath-taking images!

Ambiance Wedding Planning & Design by Erica Powell

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Hartford Connecticut Wedding at the Gershon Fox Room {Photography by Cregg Annarino}

2011-09-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

Jenna & Justin were married June 12, 2010 at St. Patrick's Church in Collinsville, CT and had their reception at the Gershon Fox Room in Hartford. The team at Gershon Fox Room was incredible, and we loved working with Jessica. Jenna & Justin had a bling and retro inspired wedding. Jenna's unique color palette of bronze, black, plum, and cream, was dramatic and glamorous.

Jenna & Justin, thank you for choosing Ambiance to plan your wedding! It's been over a year and your photos are still among some of my favorites. Congratulations on your new baby girl, Olivia. She is beautiful, and I hope to see you both soon!

JENNA & JUSTIN'S VENDORS
Wedding Venue Gershon Fox Room

Photography Gregg Annarino
Invitations, Signs, and Paper Accessories Admire Design

Event Lighting Correlation Productions

Floral Design Blush Floral Studio
Wedding Cake Modern Pastry Shop

Wedding Inspirations | Wadsworth Mansion Photo Shoot {Photography by Danny Kash}

2011-09-01T21:08:00.000-07:00

We love working with Prepare to Wed on Photo Shoots. Kate Parker asked us to join her photo shoot last year at the Wadsworth Mansion. Thank you so much to all of our contributing vendors. It was a beautiful shoot and I am happy to share it on our blog.

Beachy Bridal Shower

2011-07-06T09:28:00.000-07:00

Luisa & John got engaged Memorial Day Weekend in Martha's Vineyard. To celebrate their engagement, Luisa was the guest of honor at her Martha's Vineyard/Beach themed bridal shower with an Italian twist. Luisa and John's friends and family brought the most delicious Italian Pastries with some specialty desserts and the cake from Palmers Market in Darien.

Luisa, you're going to be a stunning bride! We can't wait for your wedding, the end of July is just a few weeks away!

LUISA'S SHOWER VENDORS
Shower Venue Nino's Restaurant

Photography Abigail Scott
Invitations, Signs, and Paper Accessories Admire Design

Rentals Party Rentals and Cloth Connection
Floral Design Flowers by Danielle
Sea Decor Pink Pelican Designs

Bakery Palmer's Market

Farm Engagement Session in Skaneateles, NY

2011-05-06T12:34:00.000-07:00

Erica and Jonathan are getting married! As the owner of Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs, I am very excited to be planning our own wedding. We want to thank Dennis of Binary Flips Photography for our absolutely gorgeous Engagement Shoot photos. Our photos were taken throughout Skaneateles, NY: on Jonathan's family farm, in the Granary Antique Barn, by the lake, near our home, and downtown in Skaneateles. We had an amazing time with Dennis and we love our photos more than you could ever imagine! To see more photos, visit Binary Flips Blog.

Our wedding is next month, in June, so stay tuned for our French Vintage styled wedding and more photos from Binary Flips Photography!

ERICA & JONATHAN'S CREDITS

Photography by Dennis Uy Brillantes of Binary Flips Photography

Erica's Makeup by Erica Abdo

Hair Color & Cut by Sam Mattice of Bijou Salon

Barn Location Granary Antiques of Marietta

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Coastal Connecticut Wedding at the Inn at Longshore {Photography by JAG Studios}

2011-02-07T08:26:00.000-08:00

We are so excited about the photos from Jen & Matt's wedding! Jen & Matt were married October 16, 2010 at the Inn at Longshore where they also had their reception. Their wedding team was absolutely amazing! Jacklyn Greenberg from Jag Studios did a flawless job of collecting the most emotional and the most stunning images from Jenn & Matt's day. With exotic orchids by Candi's Floral Creations, amazing food and service from the staff at Inn at Longshore, and the most fabulous sound system, music, and lighting from Rob Corr at Correlation Productions.

Jen's review of Ambiance on Wedding Wire was so much fun to read. Here is one of my favorite parts of her note:

"Every one of my guests could not stop gushing about how amazing the day was. From the unique design of the outdoor ceremony to the romantic, ornate detail of the reception, EVERYTHING was perfect."

Jen & Matt, thank you so much for choosing Ambiance to plan and design your special day. We loved working with you!

JEN & MATT'S VENDORS

Reception Venue Inn at Longshore
Wedding Day Paper Admire Design
Floral Design Candi's Floral Creations

Wedding Photography Jag Studios
Event Lighting & DJ Services Correlation Productions

Ambiance Atelier | Custom Shoe Embellishments

2011-01-29T22:57:00.000-08:00

It all started with Kelly & Rob's enchanted forest in July of 2010. Kelly could not find shoes that were "enchanted" enough! I took custody of Kelly's beautiful wedding shoes, and embellished them with crystals, feathers, and ribbons to make her shoes something to be coveted by brides across America, and they are! Kelly's shoes have gotten so much attention that I have begun to embellish shoes for brides and bridesmaids across the country. We have named the new branch of our business Ambiance Atelier (french for Workshop) and we are very excited for our next assignments! Here are some examples of our favorite Ambiance Atelier designs.

We can embellish any pair of shoes, either simple or funky, to start out with. Embellishments are suprisingly reasonable and suited to your personal taste. Email Erica for your Shoe Design Consultation and receive a custom quote!

PHOTO CREDITS

Kelly's Enchanted Peacocks

& Danielle's French Bees embellished by Erica of Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs

Kelly's Shoe Photos by Time Frozen Photography

Danielle's Shoe Photos by Danny Kash

Bouquet by Flowers by Danielle

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Country Club Wedding at the Lake Of Isles {Photography by Bryce Vickmark}

2011-01-29T22:08:00.000-08:00

Nicole & Michael were married April 24, 2010 in North Stonington Congretational Church and held their cocktail hour and reception at The Lake of Isles Country Club. Sheila at the Lake of Isles worked hand and hand throughout the process of Nicole's wedding planning. As Michael is a Wedding Photographer himself, he asked one of his very close friends, Bryce Vickmark of Bryce Vickmark Photography to shoot the wedding. Elisabeth from Blush Floral Studio, Nicole, and I came up with a beautiful, festive, bright color scheme to compliment Nicole's outgoing nature. Elisabeth's floral designs were stunning, and accented beautifully by the lighting design by Correlation Productions.

Thank you to all of Nicole & Mike's vendors for making their wedding day even more special for Nicole & Michael.

NICOLE & MICHAEL'S VENDORS

Reception Venue Lake Of Isles Country Club
Wedding Day Paper Admire Design
Floral Design Blush Floral Studio

Wedding Photography Bryce Vickmark Photography
Event Lighting Correlation Productions

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Country Club Wedding at the Waterbury Country Club {Neil Landino}

2011-01-24T09:11:00.000-08:00

Flavia and Greg were married at Saint Thomas Parish with their reception at The Country Club of Waterbury. From the church to the reception, flowers were everywhere creating a very romantic and whimsical look. Flavia’s color palette incorporated lavender, pink, whites with pops of blue. Flowers by Danielle did an amazing job with the floral décor and Admire Designs wedding day paper tied all the colors together perfectly. I am so honored to have been able to share in Flavia and Greg’s special day and to have met their extraordinary families.

Flavia & Greg, thank you so much for choosing us to plan your special day. We loved working with you!

FLAVIA & GREG'S VENDORS

Reception Venue Waterbury Country Club
Wedding Day Paper Admire Design
Floral Design Flowers by Danielle

Wedding Cake Flowers by DanielleWedding Photography Neil Landino of Landino Photo
DJ & Special Event Lighting Sound Spectrum Entertainment

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Wedding at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station {Photography By Eric Foley}

2010-12-31T08:08:00.000-08:00

Dawn and Anthony are a couple whose love for each other is truly inspiring. From their ceremony at Saint John Church in Old Saybrook, CT to their reception at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, you can tell immediately they were destined to be together. Dawn came to Ambiance with a fun inspirational idea: vintage milk glass with an antique chic style. Ambiance loves antiques, so needless to say we were thrilled! We used wicked green, brown and white for Dawn’s color palette. The stunning flowers were created by Candi’s Floral Creations and all the custom made paper was designed and created by Admire Design. A special thanks to Eric Foley for these amazing photographs.

DAWN & ANTHONY'S VENDORS

Wedding Paper Admire Design

Floral Design Candi's Floral Creations

Wedding Photography Eric Foley
Wedding Venue Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Waterfront Connecticut Wedding at the Branford House {Photography by Lisa Berry}

2010-12-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

Ali & Bart were married by the ocean at New London's Branford House. Ali came to us with a fresh color palette in mind: she wanted sunset colors! With Ali's creative ideas, flowers from Diane Gaudett, and custom Wedding Paper by Admire Designs, Ali & Bart's wedding was a dream to design and coordinate. Special thanks to Lisa Berry for her spectacular photography, Correlation Productions for amazing lighting, and Coastal Gourmet Catering for the exquisitely prepared and presented wedding fare. Pick up the newest edition of Brides Connecticut Magazine, on news stands December 28 to see Ali & Bart in print!

ALI & BART'S VENDORS

Ceremony & Reception Venue Branford House Mansion
Catering Coastal Gourmet Catering
Wedding Day Paper Admire Design
Floral Design Diane Gaudett of Custom Floral Designs
Wedding Photography Lisa Berry Photography
Special Event Lighting Correlation Productions

Wedding Inspirations | Bee & Thistle Photo Shoot {Photography by Danny Kash}

2010-12-19T14:19:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to share Danny Kash's amazing photos from our Prepare to Wed Photo Shoot at the Bee & Thistle. Working very closely with Adrienne Craig of Admire Design and Danielle and Jason Farrer of Flowers By Danielle, we created a French-Inspired, romantic table. Thank you to the Prepare to Wed Team and Kate Parker for inviting us to participate!

BEE & THISTLE SHOOT VENDORS

Wedding Paper Admire Design

Floral Design Flowers by Danielle

Details Photography Danny Kash
Shoot Venue Bee & Thistle Inn & Spa
Shoot Organization Prepare To Wed

Custom Shoes & Overall Design Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Intimate Connecticut Wedding at 2 Hopewell {Photography by Danny Kash}

2010-11-12T08:44:00.000-08:00

Maria & Rick's wedding was absolutely one of our favorites this year. Maria was the most creative and thoughtful bride, thinking of every single detail and every single design element. It was obvious Maria was meant to be more than a bride! After Maria's wedding, she joined the Ambiance Team as a Creative and Graphic Designer, helping to contribute to the details of our weddings and working as part of the design team for set up of our events. Earlier we had posted some of Maria's detail photos shot by Danny Kash, but I just received some photos from Maria's photographer, Alison, of Pearl Exposures. I wanted to share our favorite photos from Maria & Rick's wedding with you! Here is a mixture of the best from Pearl Exposures and Danny Kash.

Thank you Maria & Rick for choosing us to work with you on your wedding! Congratulations on your new lake house and all of the wonderful things to come!

MARIA & RICK'S VENDORS

Floral Design Candi's Floral Creations

Wedding Photography Pearl ExposuresDetails Photography Danny Kash
Reception Venue 2 Hopewell
Cake Sugarbelle

Cake & Pictures Feature Article!

2010-09-21T08:03:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to have been chosen for a feature by Cake & Pictures, an amazing Photography resource for brides looking for the best wedding photographers in the world. Cake and Pictures found us through Jacklyn Greenberg of Jag Studios, who shot Andrew & Jeremy's Wedding last year and was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine with us. Jacklyn was chosen to be featured on Cake & Pictures website, a very exclusive honor. Congratulations Jacklyn! After Cake & Pictures spoke to Jacklyn, Maria decided to interview us as well and look into our design process, in Andrew & Jeremy's case in collaboration with Candi's Floral Creations. Visit our feature, and take a peek at the Cake & Pictures website! I hope you love them as much as we do.

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Farm Wedding at the Webb Barn {Photography by Neil Landino}

2010-09-06T18:54:00.000-07:00

Holly & Brian had their wedding ceremony & reception at the Webb Barn in Wethersfield on May 28. Holly & Brian wanted a soft green, blue, and yellow color palette, with country touches, and an elegant feel in their rustic setting. Holly & Brian chose surf & turf and upscale elegant steakhouse cuisine from Ciao Catering of Danbury, CT. Paper accents from Adrienne of Admire Design shone in the rustic barn's backdrop. Her work is so custom and unique, and the patterns we chose complimented Holly & Brian's color scheme so well. At this wedding, paper was a major feature, so we thank Adrienne so much for putting all of the extra time into these details. Neil Landino of Landino photo captured Holly & Brian's soft and romantic wedding details perfectly! I am including Holly & Brian's inspiration board so you can see how we start from our design concept and design a wedding from there.

Holly & Brian, thank you so much for choosing Ambiance to work with you on your wedding. We loved every minute of working with you. Thank you so much for trusting us in all of your decisions, we loved your wedding!

HOLLY & BRIAN'S VENDORS

Ceremony & Reception Venue Webb Barn

Photography Landino Photo

Wedding Day Paper Admire Design

Wedding DJ Party Pro DJs

Wedding Cakes Truffles Bakery

Catering Ciao Catering

Bride's Makeup by Susan of Naomi's Studio & Salon

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Enchanted Wedding at the Fox Hill Inn {Photography by Time Frozen Photography}

2010-09-05T09:53:00.000-07:00

Kelly & Rob were married at the Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield, CT. Kelly was so bold as to choose an enchanted forest for her inspiration, which was so exciting! Candi's Floral Creations designed custom flower trees for Kelly's centerpieces, and an amazing garden arch for the ceremony. Kelly relinquished her Santanas so I could custom embellish her bridal shoes, and we used lanterns instead of bouquets for the girls. Adrienne from Admire Design created beautiful ceremony programs, a custom monogram, table numbers, and escort cards for Kelly & Rob. If you're going to have a "theme," there is a good way to do it! You should find the best ingredients to make your event an example of high quality whimsy.

Thank you to Keith & Chinenye Claytor of Time Frozen Photography for capturing Kelly & Rob's wedding day so beautifully! Candi, you really outdid yourself! Extra thanks to Angelia Doyle of On Gossamer Wings for our beautiful flower girl fairy wings. Kelly & Rob, we wish you all the best, and we had an amazing time working with you on your wedding.

KELLY & ROB'S VENDORS
Ceremony & Reception Venue Fox Hill Inn
Floral Design Candi's Floral Creations
Photography Time Frozen Photography
Fairy Wings On Gossamer Wings
Wedding Day Paper & Invitations Admire Design
Ceremony Musicians Divina Strings
Live Monarch Release Swallowtail Farms
Wedding DJ Kevin Williams

Karem & Tamir | Inn at Longshore | May 23, 2010

2010-07-02T22:05:00.000-07:00

Karem and Tamir are two of our favorite soulmates! Not only are Karem & Tamir so incredible together, but their wedding was one of my absolute favorites. With flowers from KD&J Botanica, Lighting from James Daniel AV, Music by La Fiesta, and Photography by Victoria Souza, Karem & Tamir's wedding was pure perfection and one of our most favorite weddings. The cake by Ana's Custom Cakes was exquisite and delicious and beautifully coordinated with Katherine from KD&J Botanica's stunning florals. Inn at Longshore created a fabulous menu, and Karem & Tamir's wedding came together smoothly and expertly thanks to Inn at Longshore's fine management and staff, particularly Christine, Kacy, & Eddie. Everything came together perfectly and looked absolutely spectacular!

Thank you so much Karem & Tamir for choosing Ambiance to help you find your dream wedding. We truly enjoyed spending time with you, your friends, and family. Special thanks to Victoria & Erik Souza for all of these amazing images!

KAREM & TAMIR'S VENDORS

Floral Design KD&J Botanica
Photography Victoria Souza Photography
Ceremony & Reception Venue Inn at Longshore
Wedding Cake Anna Parzych's Custom Cakes
Event Lighting James Daniel
Wedding Band La Fiesta
Bride's Makeup by Janice of Naomi Studio & Salon
Ceremony Musicians Divina Strings
Wedding & Bridesmaid's Dresses Plumed Serpent

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Intimate Connecticut Wedding at 2 Hopewell {Photography by Danny Kash}

2010-07-02T20:51:00.000-07:00

Maria & Rick's wedding was intimate and perfect! I had such a wonderful time working with Maria that she became our newest Ambiance team member. Candi from Candi's Floral Creations and our team worked to make sure that every whim of Maria's came true, and it paid off! Candi, you truly are the master of antique chic. Here is a sneak preview of our details from our photographer friend Danny Kash. We look forward to sharing more photos of Maria & Rick's wedding soon!

Thank you so much to Maria & Rick for allowing us to work with you on your special day. We look forward to seeing the rest of your photos soon!

MARIA & RICK'S VENDORS

Floral Design Candi's Floral Creations
Details Photography Danny Kash
Reception Venue 2 Hopewell
Cake Sugarbelle

Farm Engagement Session at Lyman Orchards

2010-02-10T18:05:00.000-08:00

Amy & Richard have been working with us on their Fall 2010 wedding! I was so incredibly happy to see their engagement photos from Missy Vandermause of Galleria Vivid.

AIMEE & RICHARD'S PHOTOGRAPHER
Galleria Vivid's Website
Galleria Vivid's Blog

New Praise! | Martha Stewart & Bride's Choice Award!

2010-02-10T01:06:00.001-08:00

We are so excited to have been featured in the Holiday Issue of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine with Candi's Floral Creations and Jag Studios! You can pick up your copy of the magazine at Barnes & Nobles or Borders books.

Andrew & Jeremy's wedding took place at Winvian Resort in Morris CT. We are so proud to be the Wedding Planners of the first same-sex wedding ever featured in Martha Stewart Weddings! Thank you Andrew & Jeremy for choosing Ambiance!

We are also very excited to announce that Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs was chosen for a 2010 Bride's Choice Award. We are among the top 5% of Wedding Planners listed on Wedding Wire, Martha Stewart's Vendor Resource, based on the reviews of couples having used our services.

MORE INFORMATION & LINKS

Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine Online Feauture
Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine Article
Wedding Wire Resource Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs Reviews
Andrew & Jeremy's Blog Post

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Scituate Massachusetts Wedding at the Barker Tavern {Photography by Cregg Annarino}

2010-02-09T23:03:00.000-08:00

So excited to see Beth & Jim's Engagement Photos from one of our favorite photographers Cregg Annarino. Beth & Jim are getting married this summer! Congratulations Beth & Jim!

BETH & JIM'S PHOTOGRAPHER

Cregg Annarino's Website

Cregg Annarino's Blog

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Connecticut Mansion Wedding at the Waveny House {Photography by Videler Photography}

2010-02-09T22:15:00.000-08:00

Melissa & Bill had their whimsical ceremony and reception at the Waveny House in New Canaan, CT on September 25, 2009. The mansion itself is a work of art, and it was the perfect setting for Melissa & Bill's dream wedding! The Waveny house is a Tudor Mansion available to rent for weddings and special occasions. It was built in 1912 for the Lewis Lapham family and every single detail inside and out is reminiscent of that era.

The mansion and the absolutely perfect September weather were an unbelievable starting point to build on. Danielle from Flowers by Danielle came in and brought her impeccable traditional arrangments. Melissa had initially wanted cream colored flowers, but after some thought decided she wanted to go with mauves, fuschias, burgundies, wines, and even purples.

Danielle did an outstanding job of pulling together all of these colors in a unique and exciting collage of flowers. Some of these flowers you have to see up close to believe! Danielle set her two focal arrangements on two pillars for Melissa & Bill to enjoy at their ceremony. She surrounded the back veranda with pillar candles with floating rose petals in vases. Everything was so perfect and so romantic!

Melissa & Bill's ceremony was emotional, and exciting. The ceremony took place just as the sun was going down and the moon was rising directly over them! At one point I said to Bill, "You just couldn't order more perfect weather," and it was completely true.

I loved this photo of Melissa & Bill as they came back from saying their vows. They were both so happy and so in love. We bustled Melissa's dress and they were ready for Cocktail Hour since they had done their formal portraits before the ceremony. Their photographer John Videler of Videler Photography was so much fun to work with, and he has an amazing eye. I can't wait to see more of his photos!

Melissa & Bill added a lot of personal touches to their wedding. Each placecard was a different photo they had taken on their trips around the world. Each table was named after a different place they had been together. Many people commented and I agree, that Melissa's placecards looked like post cards. They were awesome! I also want to share with you how absolutely amazing the catering team from Ciao Catering is. Under the leadership of Tom Devine, his team helped us with set up so that we were incredibly ahead of schedule. After they helped us they made us coffee! Many people don't know how long a wedding planner or caterers day is, we usually start in the morning and can work up to 20 hours on your wedding day! Coffee is greatly appreciated!

After the ceremony, we moved Danielle's beautiful focal arrangements behind the sweetheart table, flanking the fireplace that Danielle filled with varying heights of pillar candles. This was one of my favorite parts of the room.

The sweetheart table had a beautiful long arrangement that Danielle designed across the front of the table, with Melissa's all mauve Dahlia bouquet centered in a vase. Danielle draped clear crystal beads from Melissa's bouquet, which paired with her grandmother's cross and her other jewelery that Melissa wrapped around her wrist, oozed romance and tradition. I think Melissa's bouquet may have been one of her favorite parts of the wedding!

For Melissa & Bills centerpieces, we chose to create three types of arrangements: a low urn arrangement, a medium height vase with floating flower inside, and a tall candelabra arrangement.

The tall Candelabra arrangements were my favorite. Many of the guests loved the arrangements in clear vases with the floating rose inside that was lit from within. The low arrangements looked like they were right out of a stunning English garden. Melissa surprised Bill with a groom's cake to commemorate their travels. They truly are world travelers! The two wedding cakes were designed and constructed by Torben Bang of Chocopologie in Norwalk, CT. They were as delicious as they were beautiful. The world was made of a hollow white chocolate sphere. Amazing!

MELISSA & BILL'S VENDORS

Floral Design Flowers by Danielle
Entertainment Fun Factory DJs
Photography Videler Photography
Linens & Chair Covers Chair Affair
Cake Chocopologie
Catering Ciao Catering

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Waterfront Connecticut Wedding at the Water's Edge Resort {Photography by Cregg Annarino}

2009-10-05T21:20:00.000-07:00

Sherry & Chris were married October 9, 2009 at the Water's Edge in Westbrook, CT. With an amazing team of vendors, Cindy and her fabulous staff at The Water's Edge, and our team of Planners from Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs, Sherry & Chris's wedding was one to remember.

SHERRY & CHRIS'S VENDORS

Reception Venue Water's Edge Resort
Floral Design Candi's Floral Creations

Wedding Photography Cregg Annarino Photography
Event Lighting & DJ Services Sound Spectrum Entertainment

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Hartford Connecticut Wedding at the Pond House {Photography by HK Photography}

2009-09-29T22:46:00.001-07:00

Amanda & Kevin met with us last year, and had decided to plan their wedding on their own. We were thrilled when we heard from them again last month to add a last minute Month Of + Design package! We loved helping to tie up all of the final details, especially the design. Amanda & Kevin were married at the Pond House in West Hartford, this past Sunday.

We met Amanda in her room at the Farmington Inn to bring her and the girls their bouquets. Amanda chose a beautiful dress adorned with Swarovski crystals. The bridesmaids and Maid of Honor had chocolate brown dresses with Swarovski embellishments.

Hubert and Alka of HK Photography set up Amanda's dress on the end of the bed post to take some full length dress shots. I can't wait to see their photos from Amanda & Kevin's wedding! They spent so much time capturing every single detail.

Amanda asked me to design and print her placecards and ceremony programs for her. I used a beautiful woods butterfly for their programs to match Amanda & Kevin's fall color scheme.

Their custom monogram was featured on the front of Amanda & Kevin's programs. I noticed Hubert and Alka taking some photos of the program on the mantle, I can't wait to see them!

The Pond House looked beautiful set up for Amanda & Kevin's rainplan ceremony. It was raining but all of the decorations we had looked absolutely stunning inside. I love the draped fabric and the cement floor of the Pond House in front of the dramatic back windows with the pond view.

Amanda was escorted down the aisle by her father and her grandfather. I love this shot with the three of them. The ceremony was so emotional!

Amanda & Kevin are such an amazing couple, they had waited for their wedding day for so long. Amanda incorporated handfasting into her ceremony, personalized by their JP Ernest Adams, who performed an absolutely perfect ceremony.

Click the above photo to view the mantle that Liz & I worked on together. Liz found two sets of letters for Amanda & Kevin from Anthropologie! I had no idea they carried letters like this. She placed these two on the mantle and the other two on the backs of Amanda & Kevin's chairs.

We decorated the cocktail tables very simply with orange rose petals and purple dahlias. Sometimes simple is beautiful!

The cake from Creative Cakes by Donna was provided by the Pond House. Amanda chose a simple fall colored cake with ribbon and gerber daisy accents.

Here you can see the other set of letters that Liz chose from Anthropologie, and Amanda & Kevin's son Donovan visiting them at their head table. As the night progressed on, the Pond House was more and more beautiful as the night went on. We loved how the candles in the windows sparkled like fireflies! Thank you so much Amanda & Kevin for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day. We are looking forward to seeing the professional photos from Hubert and Alka!

AMANDA & KEVIN'S VENDORS

Ceremony & Reception Venue Pond House Cafe
Blog Photography & Paper Designs Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs
Photographer (images not shown) HK Photography
Wedding Cake Creative Cakes by Donna

Ambiance Luxe Wedding | Waterfront Connecticut Wedding at the Inn at Longshore {Photography by Robert and Kathleen Photographers}

2009-09-21T14:12:00.000-07:00

Kathy & Tom were married last Friday, September 18, 2009 at Assumption Church in Westport, CT. Their reception was held at the Inn at Longshore in Westport.

Kathy sent me all of her ideas when we first starting working together. She had the idea that she wanted a very romantic and classic feel. After looking at her ideas, her venue, her bridesmaid dress color, and her favorite flowers, I came up with the idea of Classic Pearl: a feminine traditional style with warm and glamorous accents.

Kathy started her wedding day getting ready at her parent's home with her family and bridesmaids close at hand. Robert & Kathleen joined her to capture some beautiful getting ready shots, and detail shots of everything that surrounded Kathy.

Every gorgeous wedding starts with a gorgeous invitation. Kathy & I chose Adrienne from Admire Design to create her Wedding Invitations, Table Numbers, Placecards, Ceremony Programs, and even Candy Buffet labels.

Kathy's penchant for detail meant having the appropriate inserts for her pocketfold including directions, response card, and lodging information that helped all of her guests get settled & organized.

I particularly loved the Directions card with the custom map that Adrienne drew for the Directions Card!

Kathy & Tom's ceremony took place at the Assumption Church in Westport, CT. Just minutes down the road from Inn at Longshore, it was very convenient for all of the guests to travel between the two locations. Assumption Church also has beautiful architectural details!

After the ceremony Robert & Kathleen took some amazing shots of the Bridal Party on the back lawn of the Inn at Longshore. Very James Bond.

Kathy & Tom decided to have a custom gobo made to match their wedding invitations. Adrienne from Admire Design made their monogram into a file and we sent it to the lighting technicians, Rob of Correlation Productions and he had it made into a monogram.

Here is a photo of Kathy & Tom's Escort Cards. Adrienne set them up under the beautiful arrangements designed by Jane from Just For You Floral Designs. Jane did such a beautiful job of putting together Kathy's ideas with me! Jane is very creative and she can take any idea and make it beautiful.

Here is a closeup of the Escort Cards with the Swarovski Crystal embellishments. Adrienne hand-assembled all of the layers on Kathy's papers, designed all of the text and layouts, and added Kathy's personal touches!

Jane designed gorgeous cocktail arrangements that complimented Kathy's centerpieces and further played into Kathy & Tom's upscale, chic, and romantic wedding look.

Kathy's tall arrangements had a sophisticated draping pearl accent that Jane came up with during our design sessions. I loved the look and the warmth that the pearls added to Kathy & Tom's reception. Kathy wanted crystals and pearls to be the accents in her design.

Kathy, Jane, and I decided that we wanted to have two types of floral arrangements, one low and one high, so that the room had interest and wasn't all of the same thing. I often do this to add sophistication and interest to the room. Adrienne's Table numbers were displayed on easels that Kathy, Rochelle, and Lyssa found online together.

Kathy ordered a beautiful Guestbook pen from Etsy that was a major hit with all of her guests. She also found a bird cage and a Guestbook to match her style. Adrienne adorned her bird cage with ribbon and a custom sign.

Kathy & Tom's first dance was to Seal's Kiss from a Rose. Bock & Blu, their wedding band, learned the song especially for them! They were a wonderful band, and they sang an awesome variety of songs throughout the night and kept everyone on the dance floor!

Kathy chose a classic wedding cake by Angela Mia. It was delicious and beautiful and totally custom. Just remember when you go to a bakery that you can bring a photo of a cake you love. You can make your cake sophisticated and simple like this cake, and add in fresh flowers to match your wedding flowers. I loved Kathy & Tom's "B" bling Cake topper as well.

Adrienne & I put a lot of thought into Kathy's Candy Buffet. We pre-shopped two online candy stores and found the best candies in white for Kathy to choose from. Kathy ended up with Chocolate Malt Balls, Coconut Bon Bons, Candy Sticks, Rock Candy, White Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Chocolate Covered Jordan Almonds, Salt Water Taffy, White Amorini Chocolate Hearts, and White Banana Gummy Bears. Kathy & Tom's Candy Buffet was an instant success, nobody could stay away from it!

Jane placed a few of her arrangements in stemmed votive holders on the Candy Buffet, and sprinkled Stephanotis blossoms on the table top. Kathy & Tom's Candy Buffet was the MOST decadent I have ever seen!

Adrienne & I spent a few hours choosing ribbon placement and sign placement for all of the custom signs she made. Kathy & Tom's signature font looked beautiful on the signs!

Here is a close up of my favorite, the White Milk Chocolate Covered Malt Balls and one of Adrienne's custom signs. Adrienne & I had a wonderful time at Kathy & Tom's wedding!

Kathy spent so much time with us making sure that every detail was perfect! Congratulations Kathy & Tom, we loved your wedding and we can't wait to hear from you when you get back from your honeymoon! We loved every moment of our planning & your wedding day!

KATHY & TOM'S VENDORS

Ceremony Location Assumption Church
Reception Location Inn at Longshore
Paper Design Admire Design
Floral Design Just for You
Wedding Cake Angela Mia
Wedding Photography Robert & Kathleen Photographers
Candy Buffet Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs & Admire Design