ceremony idea?

do you have a spot with no particulars for the cereony spot? here is a spin on the 'Altar' - perfect for a late october evening in prospect park! The Location - The Picnice House
www.prospectpark.org

these vases are filled with seckle pears,lady apples, cranberries, and beautiful orchids, roses, mimosa and others... and of course a few candles - both floating and votive!

www.rootstockquade.blogspot.com

need an officiant?

Eileen Regan is a member officiant
of the marriedtobrooklyn.com site!
check her bio out at www.marriedtobrooklyn.com

her favorite spots this fall for weddings around Brooklyn are
Prospect Park
The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
&
Brownstone Backyards!

marriedtobrooklyn.com event!

Heirlooms and Archives Workshop

Planning a wedding or a big event?
Or have you just completed an important life Transition?
Join MarriedtoBrooklyn.com for this great fall workshop!
Great tips for using family archives and heirlooms as part of life's most significant moments!

when: Thursday, November 9th at 7:30
where: Lion in the Sun 232 7th Avenue (at the corner of 4th Street)

Officiant, Joanna Lindenbaum will discuss how to create a personalized
wedding ceremony and incorporating your own personal history.

Antique jewelry expert, Dale Fournier will discuss buying antique jewelry and various diamond cuts.

Artist, Elyse Meyerson will discuss creating a custom tailored Ketubah (or marriage Contract) that will be a treasured piece of art for generations to come.

Photographer, Alice Garik will talk about archiving photos with ideas for preservation and scrapbooking to create a family heirloom.


Please be sure to RSVP space is limited.
email Melinda@Marriedtobrooklyn.com
for more info or to RSVP

MoonTree Letterpress

Planning your invites? Searching for a Save the Date? Groovy little thank you notes? Looking for something unique?

check out this blog to see what's happening in the MoonTree Studios!

http://www.moontreearts.blogspot.com

marriedtobrooklyn.com

so there are great independant creative people all over and this site marriedtobrooklyn.com is a great resource for those planning events and looking to use Brooklyn's best gems! so check it out!

www.marriedtobrooklyn.com

building a nest....

a great organic centerpiece emerging from a 'nest' of twigs and finished with gorgeous orchid blooms! perfect for a fall garden wedding....

who says you have to go with the seasons....

you can set the tone for your day and create a room with your own personal vibe! this october wedding was just the thing for this bride in a rosy palette of pinks - here we paired them with aqua votives, silvery grey linen and used metal vases for a twist on the traditional!

hmmm. cake.

cake cupcakes pie... who doesn't like pie? there are so many great options for dessert.. what is your favorite? start a new tradition and feature an alternative to the classic cake cutting!
ice cream sandwiches anyone?

tell us your twist on the classic cake cutting!

for great desserts in brooklyn check out Jollybe Bakery!

slope suds beauty soiree!

slope suds hosted the september marriedtobrooklyn.com beauty soiree - here's a sneek peek at the festivities! Elke was on hand to demonstrate her famous eyebrows and make up and the slope suds team was busy creating great do's for the big day!

thanks to all who participated and joined in the festivities - and a special thanks to Karla from Slope Suds & also to Alice Garik for the great pics!

check out these great gems as well as many others from around brooklyn at marriedtobrooklyn.com

invites are the first impression!

and never underestimate the power of a first impression so set the tone with save the dates and your invitations!

save the dates and invitations are the first glimpse your guests will have of your event! so use this opportunity to set the expectation for what kind of vibe you are looking to create -
is the event a formalblack tie affair? a hip loft soiree? or a picnic in the park? you want your invites to reflect the atmosphere of your event and create excitement for your guests....what happens next? get planning!

check out www.lioninthesunps.com for great invites!

in the crazy days of planning your wedding...

take some time out!
sit back, have a warm cup o' joe and relax...
the time will pass quickly,
there are lists to complete and things to do
but remember to take some time out for yourself
and spend time with each other - take advantage
of lazy fall days - go apple picking,
catch a movie you've been dying to see... enjoy!

hot find alert! looking for a band?

looking for a groovy cool band for your party/reception? i just got back from a meeting and a client turned me on to this great singer.. check out her site for all the info!

www.blissblood.com

rockin bouquet!

this rockin eggplant calla lily and cymbidium orchid bouquet went to a lucky bride a few weeks ago from root stock & quade... i have to say it is one of my fav's! - kerry Q.

fun stuff alert!

remember the days of photo booths and the good humor trucks? well why not incorporate some fun and unexpected elements into your event! photo booths can be a great way to capture memories of a super fun day! having a summer wedding outdoors? invite the good humor truck to join!

in vogue....

Old Hollywood Glamour is making a Comeback!

vintage inspired dresses with a 1940's screen siren look are all the rage for this seasons brides! paired with accesories that reflect a bygone era we're finding women incorporating single blooms in a Billie Holiday style... perhaps a gardenia bloom to stimulate the senses....or a gorgeous orchid in a vibrant color!

A unique idea for a garden setting...perfect for an early fall wedding at the Boathouse in Prospect Park!
Each table featured a varied landscape throughout the room! design by kerry Quade of root stock & quade

your reception should reflect your vibe!

keep your ceremony decor understated as it is all about you and the commitment you are making to each other and let the fun party vibe be revealed at the reception!

incorporate items such as photos of family and your ‘courting’ days together at the card table or on a mantle if the site has one...

use vintage containers! old and borrowed and blue.... well not so borrowed but a collection of old blue McCoy pottery makes a statement as vessels for fresh flowers on your dining tables!

personalize it!

personalize it! your wedding is all about you... and your groom of course... and your day should reflect as such! a fun thing a couple did recently was they went around the city taking pictures of themselves holding large cards with numbers on them to reflect the table numbers, put them in frames and it was a fun accent on each table that really showed some personality! - kerry Quade from root stock & quade www.rootstockquade.com

groovy spots...

look in the nooks and crannies for a unique spot.... recently I find more and more people are choosing smaller more intimate venues for their big celebration! in keeping with the feeling - decor and menu should reflect a special but intimate vibe creating almost an extension of a couple’s personal space as if they were welcoming a large group of their nearest and dearest to a super fun dinner party or special cocktail soiree!
some favorite finds.... the Brooklyn Historical Society, the garden @ Five Front Street, & Brooklyn Bridge Park!

www.fivefrontrestaurant.com

where to start?

tip!
getting hitched? then you need a marriage license!

In NY there is no required premarital exam or blood test however, there is a 24hr waiting period and once issued a license is valid for only 60 days... the application fee is approximately $40. which includes the certificate of marriage registration which is to be mailed to you 15 days after completed license is returned by the officiant.

Both the bride and groom must be present to sign and bring proof of age such as birth certificate or naturalization papers as well as proof of identity – license or passport will do.

city clerk of new york 212.669.2400

Brooklyn office municipal building 210 joralemon street 2nd floor suite 210

www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/married.htm