Regularly, I receive emails and calls from couples, those from America and those from other countries, who are in a bit of a panic. They’ve made plans to elope in New York, expecting to marry at the City Clerk’s office, only to find that the bureau is closed on weekends and government holidays. All of […]
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Social media has been abuzz about Olivia Palermo’s look at her private elopement ceremony in Bedford Hills, New York. The city girl/ style maven came up with her perfect look which included a trio of pieces by Carolina Herrera, including cashmere sweater, shorts and tulle skirt—along with those fabulous sapphire Manolo Blahnik shoes, first sported by Sex
A recent trend I’ve noticed for smaller and mid-sized weddings, among my couples, is utilizing local restaurants for private parties. From iconic locations such as the Russian Tea Room to newer spots local restaurants of all varieties provide excellent options for venues allowing pre-ceremony cocktails, weddings, and receptions and dinners. Brenda and Leslie, for instance,
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Over the last dozen years, “love locks” have begun to appear on important bridges around the world. To express their undying devotion, lovers attach padlocks, often personalized with inscriptions or other decorations, to bridges of note. I first became familiar with this endearing custom in Paris, where they appear on several bridges including the Pont
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New York City has become a popular “destination wedding spot” for couples from abroad. Over the years, I have worked with brides and grooms from many countries including Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Mexico, and Brazil, among others. I find that among these couples there is a good
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A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by an anxious young groom, looking to marry his beautiful Mexican bride in short order.
Several years ago, dreaded news was delivered to many American women when HBO announced that the groundbreaking program “Sex and the City” (SATC) would end production. In a retrospective of the show’s success, actress Sarah Jessica Parker and program creator Darren Star speculated about the elements that distinguished SATC from other series. They argued that
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