Color Day: Kelly and Slate

Hope you all had a nice labor day! We sure enjoyed the time to relax, but now we're back for some special fall posts and even more real weddings and engagements. So, for today, here's a great color combo for fall or winter.  Slate gray is the new chocolate brown and, while we love chocolate brown, we love the updated, modern look of the cool gray even more. Here we have it paired with vibrant kelly green for a sophisticated feel. Be sure to tune in next week when we pair this slate gray shade with orange and yellow for a look that's just a bit more playful!

Slate Gray and Kelly Green Color Inspiration Board

1. Every Last Detail | 2. Stephanie Williams Photography | 3. Leela Purse | 4. Monkeys Jewels | 

5. Dawn Correspondence | 6. designbybittersweet | 7. Pairing Down | 9. Fab Sugar | 10. Modern Day Floral | 11. Sino-Treasure | 12. Dessy

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Real Wedding: Mike and Sheryl - Part 2 of 2

Welcome back for the conclusion of Mike and Sheryl's wedding.  We've taken you through their engagement, into the getting ready and pre-ceremony shots, and now, here is where the magic happens and you see it all come together.  Sheryl and Mike managed let their personalities shine through each element of their wedding, which exuded both vintage charm and modern style. From the live musicians at the ceremony, to the mashed potato bar, to the vintage photo booth, and right on through to the sparkler send off it was apparent to all that this is a couple who not only has great style but that loves to have fun together.  

Sheryl and Mike chose to host their ceremony and reception in Newark, NJ - where they had first met.  Now, we know what you're thinking because we thought it too. Could Newark, NJ - once ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the nation - be the perfect place for a fairytale wedding?  We were skeptical at first, but my oh my were we shocked and awed by the beauty of The Mezzanine, on the second  floor of The National Newark Building. Art Deco, bank vaults, funky teller window turned bar - the history and 1930's feel was captivating...although certainly not more so than the charm of the lovely bride and groom and the romantic and modern details that they brought to the space. 

The Dress: Pnina Tornai

The Shoes: Emilio Pucci

The Suit: Andrew Fezza

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Alvina Velenta

Groomsmen's Suits: Alfani

Flowers: Laurelwood Designs

Veil: Kleinfield

Photography: Wayne Yuan Photography

Make-up: Expert Makeup Artistry - Lauren Del Preore Iavarone

Hair: Headhunters - Annie Mees

Photo Location(s): Hilton Newark Penn Station, Branch Brook Park, 

The Mezzanine, and Broad Street Newark

Catering: Frungillo

Stationary: Paper & Inklings

Music: Ceremony & Cocktail Hour - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra

Reception - DJ Gaza (Gary Hoffmann)

Videographer: Well Spun Wedding Films

Thanks again to Mike and Sheryl for sharing these gorgeous photos.  You both mean a lot to us and we wish you a wonderfully happy and healthy marriage.

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Real Wedding: Mike and Sheryl - Part 1 of 2

We hope you enjoyed our post last Friday on Mike and Sheryl's gorgeous E-session at Coney Island.  Today we are thrilled to share this lovely couple's special day with you.  These images were captured by the very talented duo, Wayne and Angela, from Wayne Yuan Photography.

  

There were so many stunning shots that we couldn't pick just a few, so we've decided to split Mike and Sheryl's wedding into two parts - getting ready/pre-ceremony portraits and  then next week tune in for the ceremony/reception. Getting ready is a sometimes fun and sometimes stressful time for a bride and Sheryl was happy to share some of her feelings with us.  When asked how she felt the morning of her wedding Sheryl told us she was actually pretty calm and relaxed and then she followed with, "I think the most memorable part was when the flowers arrived at the room. I was already all done up and dressed, and the photographers were taking some portrait shots. They were so beautiful and they really pulled everything together. It was the last thing I needed to feel like a bride and then we were off to see Mike!"  



Sheryl and Mike decided to take their pictures pre-ceremony (obvi the best way to do it since this ensures the hair and makeup is still all in place).  They had a romantic rendezvous at the bottom of the Hilton Newark Penn escalator and, blessed with a gorgeous day and bright shining sun, they were whisked away to Branch Brook Park for some pre-ceremony portraits with the Bridal Party.

Thanks again to Sheryl and Mike for sharing these with us!  Be sure to check back next week for the finale which will include details on designers & vendors and, of course, beautiful shots including the ceremony, reception, general decor, and more!

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Fuchsia and Grey

As summer draws nearer, we can't help but gear ourselves towards bright and fun colors like today's inspiration, fuchsia (aka magenta)! This is a reddish purple hue, named after the flower of the same color, looks funky and energizing when paired with orange, yellow, or green, yet chic, modern, and even a little vintage when combined with bright white or cool grey. We prefer this shade as an accent and not as a main color because all fuchsia all the time can be a bit overwhelming. Instead, keep the men in your life sane and tone down the pink/purple by basing your color palette in a classic neutral, like a heather gray, and use the fuchsia to draw attention to fun and funky details like ties, flowers, shoes, etc. 

Images from: Real Simple, HotRef, WeddingObsession, Snippet & Ink, Alamode, LittleBlackBook,

Urban Outfitters, Michelle Brusegaard 

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Lilac, Rose, & Gray

"Here comes Peter Cotton-Tail, hopping down the bunny trail..."

Our color theme this week is based upon the spring pastels that typically show up this time of year right around the Easter holiday. Rosie pinks and the lovely lilac shade of purple are two ultra feminine colors that go nicely together for a soft and girly look. Pair them up with a cool gray to give it a little drama and you'll be all set for your Spring soiree!

PetereneDesign, Jenmenkaus, TogetherForever, HusbandDesigns, Orchardandbrown, Dashingetc, Bedding, Martha Stewart, Dress, Roses, Gray Favor Boxes, OPI, Shoes, China, Lavender Place Cards

XOXO,

Jen and Saira

Wednesday is Color Day!

Happy humpday, dolls! You're in for a treat today! Wednesdays are color days and for our first color day we'll feature one of our favorite combos for Spring - gray & lemon yellow! Translate these calming hues into your home, your wedding, or your wardrobe for a fresh and modern look for spring.

Clockwise from Top Left: Invitations by Dawn, Handmade boutonnieres, Dress, Table Setting with Yellow Chair, Lemonade, Ties, Stamps, Ring, Shoes, Cupcake, Coasters, Flower, Clutch



Thanks for reading!



XOXO,

Jen & Saira