You can imagine how thrilled I was to open the Sunday New York Times and see this article… And not just because I contributed to it. It’s just amazing to see the media reinforcing that bridal “rules” are changing, and that a bride’s wedding fashion should dictated – first and foremost – by her personal style.
I hope you’ll take a peek at the online version here to read this awesome article, and also see where I weighed in on 2012 trends such as white bridesmaids dresses and non-traditional headpieces! Happy reading!
xx,
Merci New York Featured in The New York Times Style Section
Merci New York Featured in The New York Times Style Section
Whimsical Winter Weddings
Whimsical Winter Weddings
Whimsical Winter Weddings - I love Winter. It could be because I grew up in the land of Snow (Canada) or because there is something so serene and pretty about winter. It might also be because we are having a winter wedding .
Here are 10 winter photos that will make you fall in love with winter weddings too.
1. How beautiful is this moment between this couple? And the bride looks stunning in her ivory bolero.
2. Nothing says winter like snuggling and mugs full of pine cones. A must have winter shot.
3. This shot is georgeous. The water in the background gives this picture a feeling of motion.
4. Let us not forget the winter muff. A pretty use of a winter tradition.
5. Love this. It is playful and fun. Now I want to see them throw the snowballs at each other. Cause you know they did.
6. This shot is amazing. The couple walking off into the distance, fur coat, winter boots and all.
7. How fun is this? Love the red glove and the use of couches !
8. Evergreens with snow make a perfect landscape for this winter wedding shot.
9. The couple just fades into the beauty of this winter scenery.
10. All bundled up and walking through the woods on a snowy afternoon. Love this. I'm a little biased this one is us. :)
sources: 1. Ivory Bolero , 2. pine cones , 3. water picture , 4. winter muff , 5. snowballs , 6. winter boots , 7. red glove , 8. evergreens , 9. ice , 10. ambient wedding photography
Fall in love with winter yet?
Martha Stewart Bone Chinaware Collection
Martha Stewart Bone Chinaware Collection
Merci New York booth – Wedding Party Event
Merci New York booth – Wedding Party Event
Over the weekend, the Wedding Library and Martha Stewart Weddings co-hosted this year’s Wedding Party at the New York Palace . Merci New York had our very own booth and was the style editor for this event as well. As a bridal styling company, Merci New York showed brides that we can complete that wedding day look for you with our fashion expertise.
Gabriella Bridal Salon provided us with a gorgeous peach dress by Reem Acra. We also displayed stunning jewelry and accessories from Enchanted Atelier , Jannie Baltzer, Madame Mathilde , Preston & Olivia , Untamed Petals that help complete a bride’s wedding day look. These accessories, headbands, sashes and more available to be purchased through Newlywish , which Merci New York is proud to announce our launch last week.
We were very excited to showcase our ‘Day of Style’ giveaway which we worked together and collaborated with the Wedding Library. It was a pleasure to see many brides and our readers stop by our booth this year.
Real NYC Engagement Session | Anna + Matt in the West Village
Real NYC Engagement Session | Anna + Matt in the West Village
As we expected, the resulting engagement session were pure and fun, packed with city-centric details such as an iconic yellow taxi cab, and the High Line’s bustling cityscape… Take a moment, or a few, and enjoy the breathtaking photographs of lovebirds Anna + Matt.
Photos courtesy of Kallima Photography ; story written by Meredith Katz.
Flash Giveway | Five Pairs of Tickets to Sunday’s Wedding Party Show
Flash Giveway | Five Pairs of Tickets to Sunday’s Wedding Party Show
As Style Editor for this Sunday’s upcoming Wedding Party show co-hosted by The Wedding Library and Martha Stewart Weddings , we have been thrilled to have already given away 10 pairs of tickets to this fabulous event… It’s going to be the biggest who’s-who in New York City bridal, packed with the best vendors in Manhattan and beyond. We’re so excited to be covering the event, and also showcasing our styling services {hint: if you’re a blog reader, be sure to swing by our booth in the Hubbard Room for a special gift}. 
Attendees at The Wedding Party can visit the Merci New York booth to enter {or email style@wordpress.com as indicated in the above giveaway graphic}.
- A Merci New York stylist and private driver for a day of luxe bridal shopping, including four expertly curated, VIP wedding dress shopping appointments. **
- Afternoon tea for two at the legendary The Pierre, a Taj Hotel .
- A personalized bridal consultation from leading accessory designers including Tejani and Untamed Petals .
- Up to $2,000 of complimentary couture wedding day accessories from Enchanted Atelier .
- Up to $1,000 of gown preservation services from Madame Paulette .
- A private wrap-up meeting at the Wedding Library to preview bridesmaid dresses, and be gifted with special bridesmaids prizes from Dessy , Nina and more.
**: Merci New York and The Wedding Library have arranged special VIP treatments for our winning bride at Amsale, Carolina Herrera, Gabriella New York Bridal Salon, and Kleinfeld, among others. Be sure to visit the Merci New York booth at the Wedding Party to learn about the special discounts, designer appearances and treats our winning bride will receive at each stop of her stylist-curated shopping day!
xx,
NOTE: THIS CONTEST HAS CLOSED, AND THE FOLLOWING LADIES ARE OUR LUCKY WINNERS:
- Julie Lam
- Victoria Schlimer
- Elaine
- Lindsay Lannan
- Kaitlin Hostetler
Pantone Color of 2012 is… Orange | Merci Portfolio
Pantone Color of 2012 is… Orange | Merci Portfolio
The new year means many things to many people. and to those of us in the design industry, it also means the release of new color trends. Now, to be fair a lot of this color trend forecasting has a bit of a PR push behind it, but nonetheless I do always look for what the experts at Pantone are saying… As a stylist I guess its one of those mid-winter “excitements”, kinda like Puxatony Phil’s debut later this month. Color forecasting is my Punxsutawney Phil. I may not really put my winter coats away just because the little fuzzball doesn’t see his shadow, just the same way I’m
What We Love Now | Vintage Valentine’s Day Rompers
What We Love Now | Vintage Valentine’s Day Rompers
Whether your looking for something cute to wear for your sweetheart, or packing your honeymoon suitcases, rompers are such a great lingerie go-to. They’re sweetly sexy {check!}, super comfy {check!}, and they have the subtle sexiness of a bygone era that we just adore {double check}…
If you’re looking for a great assortment of adorable rompers, be sure to check out byLangley – a must-stop online shop. Founded by Mollie Lang, 31, the boutique features a mix of well-known brands like Cosabella, Soft Joie, Eberjey and Only Hearts, and fresh new designers like La Fee Verte {one of our Merci favs}, Beautiful Bottoms, T LA and Monrow.
Above, a few rompers handpicked by our Merci stylists ….
1. Christine Vancouver Diva Romper , $216; 2. Brulee Vamp Teddy , $180; 3. Eberjay Portia Teddy , $77; 4. La Fee Verte Silk Jacquard Romper , $110; 5. La Fee Verte Silk Contrast Romper , $120.
The Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway with TEJANI | Sponsored Giveaway
The Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway with TEJANI | Sponsored Giveaway
Exclusively for NYC brides-to-be, a must-try shopping experience is TEJANI’s custom fitting service – a unique “try before you buy” concept – where a TEJANI stylist comes to your fitting with pieces you’ve selected in-hand. Dressed in your wedding gown, you can easily decide which pieces look best for you, for the most important day of your life {with no obligation to purchase!}.
Readers must visit the TEJANI website and comment below with their favorite pair of TEJANI earrings! Easy-peasy.
- Tweet this: “I entered to win the @tejanibridal #contest on @MerciNYC : http://tinyurl.com/6pbslpx.” Then leave a second comment below with your Twitter name.
- Blog about the Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway {feel free to pull our super-cute giveaway graphic, above} and comment with your link.
- Like TEJANI Jewelry on Facebook , share the Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway and let us know via a separate comment.
- Like Merci New York on Facebook , share the Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway and let us know via a separate comment.
The winner will be chosen at random on Friday, February 3rd. Good luck! {And psst… Make sure we have your email to contact you}! NOTE: THIS CONTEST HAS CLOSED AND ELISABETH IS OUR LUCKY WINNER! ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE TALLIED. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!
TEJANI recognizes their jewelry is a piece of the entire look and story, and happily offers the services of their accessory experts to help brides achieve the look they’ve always dreamed of. Pamper yourself – and your bridesmaids – with this one-of-a-kind wedding shopping experience! All photos courtesy of TEJANI . TEJANI has sponsored this post on Merci New York.
Major News {and Giveaway}: Merci New York Launches Style Shop on NewlyWish!
Major News {and Giveaway}: Merci New York Launches Style Shop on NewlyWish!
Want to know what all the beautiful images below have in common? Well, we hope you’re ready for some big news….
It’s been a secret for quite a while, but today we are thrilled to let the cat out of the bag – Merci New York is going retail, with the help of our lovely friends at NewlyWish , no less!
Beginning today, many of the beautiful bridal hair accessories, jewelry and other stylish accoutrement seen in editorials and styling projects styled by Merci New York can be yours via the amazing NewlyWish Web site .
Merci New York’s partnership with NewlyWish was prefaced on the fact that every bride deserves a bridal stylist… and now, no matter her budget, she can have one. By showcasing only our favorite finds, our tightly curated list of accessories for NewlyWish lets every bride experience the editing behind our bridal styling services… From the grand and bold, to the soft and demure, Merci New York Style Shop designers represent an exlcusive list of resources shared only in consults with our private clients and editorial partners. Just think, any of the accessories in the below editorials are now easily yours for the taking…
All photos courtesy of Shira Weinberger Photography , styled by Merci New York .
Tuesday Shoesday | Jimmy Choo Greta Lamé-Covered Suede Sandals
Tuesday Shoesday | Jimmy Choo Greta Lamé-Covered Suede Sandals
This week’s Tuesday Shoesday pick is perfect for the petite bride who is used to living in sky-high heels {kinda like myself}. Jimmy Choo’s Greta Lamé-Covered Suede Sandals will have her riding high in all their gold goodness… they’ll add a total of seven inches to your look {that’s a six inch heel, plus one inch platform – whoa}. Hint: If you’re up for the challenge of wearing these on your wedding, be sure to bring them to your first dress fitting, so the seamstress can consider their height in your final gown length.
After you learn to walk in these pretty little puppies, you’ll also love their versatility – just check out how stunning they are with your LRD {that’s Little Red Dress – a closet staple for any New York City girl}.All this said, perhaps they would also make a darling Valentine’s Day gift?? Hmmm….
xx,
I heart you ~ Ten ways to add hearts to your wedding
I heart you ~ Ten ways to add hearts to your wedding
I heart you - Ten ways to add hearts to your wedding. In the spirit of Valentines here are a few ways to add hearts to your wedding. From the subtle to the overt here are ten fun ways of incorporating hearts in your wedding.
1. Better than carving a heart on tree. This wooden heart decoration makes the perfect backdrop to an outdoor ceremony.
2 Ok I really heart this- Remember my post on alternatives to flower bouquets ? Well this bride went with heart bouquets, and it is just fun.
3. You've heard of rose colored glasses? What about heart shaped glasses? Love this picture prop .
4. A few hearts and some twine and you have one heck of a cute seating chart.
5. This save the date belongs to my lovely friends and i adore the heart made from their fingerprints .
6. These heart shoe clips are amazing - they make me giddy.
7. A giant flower heart might not be for everyone but it makes for a stunner picture.
8. Pretty heart garland -a fun picture prop that can be used as home decor after. At least that is what I'd do with it.
9. Don't have hearts on hand? Not a problem. 
10. Replace confetti with heart balloons- not something your guests will soon forget.
sources: 1. tree heart , 2. heart bouquets , 3. heart glasses , 4. heart seating chart , 5. heart save the date , 6. heart shoe clips , 7. flower heart , 8. heart garland , 9. hand hearts , 10. balloon hearts
Hearts aren't just for valentines day! They make a fun detail for any occasion and they are just so darn girly