A Polo-Inspired Bridal Shower | It! Weddings + Events

From surfside clambakes and verdant garden soirees to elaborate museum fund-raisers and celebrity weddings, It! Weddings & Events produces the most talked-about bashes in town and country, including some very posh soirees in New York and the Hamptons.
Today, we’re thrilled to share a gorgeous bridal shower that It! submitted to Merci New York, complete with all the pretty, posh polish of a Sunday polo party. The afternoon soiree took place at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, but could easily inspire every East End bride planning to party at this summer’s Bridgehampton Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge {which, as you know, begins this Saturday}… Enjoy!
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Photos by LILA PHOTO
Dessert bar designed by It! Weddings & Events , featuring confections by The Sugar Monkey
Stationery by Kate Spade at Stationer on Sunrise, Palm Beach
Catering by Aaron’s Catering , Wellington
Custom aqua taffeta linens from Panache Party Rental
Tulip floral arrangements by Extra Touch Flowers , West Palm Beach
Patterned paper lanterns hung from tent by Lilly Pulitzer

I truly cannot get over how pretty this shower is; from the sweet treats to the green fields, to the Lilly dresses and the flowing bubbly, it is truly pure polo perfection!
Bride Stephanie Covert’s shower was held in a private portion of the Nespresso Grande Pavilion at International Polo Club and featured passed hors d’oeuvres, open bar flowing with Veuve Clicquot and a three-course seated lunch fieldside during a Sunday polo match. The bride was surprised with a few drop-in guests, including several of Wellington’s top polo players, and of course, her husband-to-be, Lamont B. P. Harris, also of Palm Beach.

Photos courtesy of LILA PHOTO .

Meet Our Sponsors – The Anniversay Box: Happily Ever Afterwords

Welcome to Merci New York’s new Meet Our Sponsors series. Each week we will be showcasing the great brands that graciously make Merci happen. Our first sponsor is the “The Anniversary Box” also known as Happily Ever Afterwords – and I cannot wait to share their story with you!
Meet Our Sponsors – The Anniversay Box: Happily Ever Afterwords Meet Our Sponsors – The Anniversay Box: Happily Ever Afterwords Truly, what I would do to have a complete Anniversary Box from my wedding, especially now that a few years have passed by! The idea is incredibly heartfelt and perfect for any wedding gathering {think shower, rehearsal dinner, or event reception guest table}. Here’s how it works:

  • The pretty pintucked ivory silk box is filled with 50 notecards in cream cardstock with blue border and matched envelopes, all marked 1 through 50.
  • Each guest writes a creative, from the heart note to the couple. They might also include mementos such as a flower petal, a cocktail napkin, place-card, or other surprise…
  • Extra-special anniversaries {10th, 25th, 50th} are assigned to very special people: grandparents, parents, or godparents.
  • The notes are sealed and the couple promises not to peek. They are filed back into the keepsake box by number {year}.
  • On each anniversary, the couple opens the appropriately marked note and relives their wonderful wedding through the memorable words of their loved one.

Of course, there are many ways to get fabulously creative, all of which the Happily Ever Afterwords staff has detailed in their site pages , but from my own standpoint, I cannot get over this product. It’s a wonderfully throughful gift, and one that truly keeps giving long after the wedding.
Be sure to visit Happily Ever Afterwords for more information, as well as the history behind the brand and testimonials from real brides.

All photos courtesy Happily Ever Afterwords / The Anniversary Box .

The Caketress | Wedding Cake Inspiration

I recently received the sweetest note from Lori Hutchinson, aka “ The Caketress “, and ever since, I just cannot stop thinking about her couture wedding cakes and petits gateaux. Truly. If she packed up shop and moved to Manhattan, I’d plan a fab fete just to work with her.
The Toronto-based designer has a penchant for combining stylish design and edible works of art. As a fashion aficionado {clearly, a girl after my own heart}, she has a fabulous way of adding chic embellishments to her work that are reminiscent of millinery, embroidery and draping details. Her designs leave me completely breathless. Just take a peek and see for yourself…
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Top images courtesy Rowell Photography ; bottom image Taylor Jackson Photography .

Style File: Channeling a Beachside Jackie O.

Style File: Channeling a Beachside Jackie O. When it comes to hot summer days and cool, breezy nights, you’d be mad not to channel your inner Jackie O. and hightail it to a beachy Rhode Island retreat. This weekend, I’ll be wearing down my Jack Rogers , sipping my Pimm’s Cup and digging into a good beachside read – preferably at the newly-restored Ocean House in Watch Hill. Here’s how to play the part for your weekend getaway or honeymoon:
1. Vintage Hermes Birkin Bag {but you knew that}.
2. Jack Rogers bell sleeve dress in hand sewn lace {perhaps a beach-chic wedding dress option}?
3. AE nautical stripe bandeau bikini { on clearance – it’s practically free}!
4. Vintage Chanel gold-tone quilted signature interlocking ‘CC’ clip-on earrings.
5. ‘Large Lizzy’ scarf by Lorick, with Warhol-inspired suitcase print; at Standard Deviation .
6. Jack Rogers iconic Hamptons Navajo sandal.

Vintage Central Park Engagement Session Inspiration | Olivia Graham

Happy Monday all! I’m about to head across Central Park for a slew of errands and appointments, but before I do, I wanted to share this gorgeous shoot with you. If you’re not familiar with photographer Olivia Graham’s work, you must go check out her fashion portfolio , stat. Graham does a ton of work for the European glossies, but often shoots on location in NYC. Her streetscape, Central Park and landmark shots are perfect inspiration for any chic New York City engagement session. Enjoy, lovelies! Vintage Central Park Engagement Session Inspiration | Olivia Graham Vintage Central Park Engagement Session Inspiration | Olivia Graham Vintage Central Park Engagement Session Inspiration | Olivia Graham BT dubs, I cannot take credit for digging this up, {the lovely Grace of The Cinderella Project found the shoot in all its sweet, vintage city glory}; but seeing it’s killer fashion and simple, yet stellar Central Park locales made it worthy for a repost.
For a West Coast view of all things sweet and lovely, be sure to check out Grace’s great wedding blog . Not only does she have an amazing eye for fashionable details, she is one of the sweetest people I have ever met.

Photos courtesy Olivia Graham .

Real NYC Engagement Session | Ann + Ben

Phew! Talk about seeing the sites of the city! As true New Yorkers, it seems Ann and Ben had an ambitious agenda of covering the lion’s share of NYC landmarks in their engagement shoot with photographer Ben Godkin . From Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge {and every subway stop in between}, they saw it all, and looked tres-fabulous in the process. Take a peek and check off the sites as you seem them! Real NYC Engagement Session | Ann + Ben Real NYC Engagement Session | Ann + Ben Real NYC Engagement Session | Ann + Ben Real NYC Engagement Session | Ann + Ben Real NYC Engagement Session | Ann + Ben Q&A with the couple {Ann and Ben}:
How did you meet? We worked at the same advertising agency and had mutual friends from Texas here in New York. We started to hang out outside of work and quickly became close friends.
What do you think will be unique about your wedding? We hope that it’ll be the most fun wedding our guests will ever attend. We want everyone to have a blast and pretty much drink and dance their asses off.
What will guests be dancing to at your wedding? We have slightly different tastes in music. We actually don’t even have a song, so we’ll have to figure that one out for the wedding. I like country, he likes “dirty south” rap songs… I guess there’s no denying though that we’re originally from Texas.
What do you think is most special about you as a couple? We always joke about how we are the same person…mostly in the way we think. For example, when we are trying to figure out where to eat, we almost always think of the same thing. I’m sure other couples feel their connection to each other is unique, but we’re pretty certain that ours is truly special.
What is your favorite restaurant in New York? That’s hard to nail down, as we love to eat. Cafe Habana is always a good one, Shake Shack rocks, Prune is also amazing and Ippudo (in St Marks) is awesome as well.

About the Photographer {Ben Godkin}: I had never been to New York before this trip. I grew up in a small town in Texas, so it was an amazing experience to see the big city. I went to school for Fine Art Photography at Texas State so being in New York surrounded by all the amazing art and history was very inspiring. After school, I started my own wedding photography business and it quickly became a full-time job. I absolutely love being able to follow my passion for photography and share it with all the wonderful couples that let me into their lives to document the most important moments in their lives together.

All photos courtesy Ben Godkin

Portfolio: Deco-Inspired Bridal Fashion Atop the Chrysler Building

Are you ready for some epic eye candy? I’ve just been so excited to share this shoot with you; and am even more thrilled now that BRIDES magazine’s newly designed blog, Aisle Say , has picked it up as well…
Merci New York recently worked alongside Adrienne Colosimo of Bespoke Affairs to create a Art-Deco inspired fashion shoot that speaks to the city bride. Photographed by Brian DeMello , the images represent the very first bridal fashion shoot atop the legendary Chrysler building.
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As young New York City based event designers and stylists, Adrienne and I both adore transforming bare spaces into luxe vignettes, and gritty city locales into posh fetes. But no project has been half as exciting or scintillating as the one we were faced with this spring.
On a Friday, we received a once in a lifetime opportunity to produce and design a jaw-dropping bridal editorial shoot atop the Chrysler building.
That next Tuesday, we made it happen – marking the first-ever bridal editorial shoot on the historic, landmark building.
As an iconic part of the New York City skyline, the Chrysler Building is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture and one of the finest buildings in Manhattan.
Having mere hours to construct and execute our vision, we decided to pay homage to the buildingʼs design, and style the bride with an Art Deco sensibility, all while keeping the look current and obtainable.
We called on some trusted friends in the industry to help complete the look, and couldn’t be more pleased with the inspiring outcome. We hope that you will enjoy the beauty and grace of our bride soaring above New York’s majestic cityscape. Film Noir meets Gotham City.

Photography: Brian DeMello
Model: Rashida Harris
Coordination/Design Bespoke Affairs
Fashion Styling: Merci New York
Beaded and V-Neck Dresses: Nicole Miller
Strapless Marchesa Wedding Gown courtesy Gabriella Bridal Salon
Vintage Earrings: Gabriella Bridal Salon
Moyna clutch courtesy of Gabriella Bridal Salon
Veil and Hair Accessories: Bride’s Head Revisited
Long beaded necklace: Max and Chloe
Bouquet: Poppies and Posies Hair: Stacy Pitt Styles on B Makeup: Sally Duvall
Vintage brooch, bracelet and fur from private collection

All photos courtesy Brian DeMello

New Items In My E-Store!

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Hi Friends,
Some of my new finds have started arriving..check it out!
*Precious fun bank great gift or an engagement party or shower or just for the bride and groom who are saving their change for extra goodies for their wedding!
*Cute bride and groom bubbles for a fun send off ...
*A Fantastic Multi-Tool set ...Great Groomsman Gift Great Price!
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Hi Friends,
Some of my new finds have started arriving..check it out!
*Precious fun bank great gift or an engagement party or shower or just for the bride and groom who are saving their change for extra goodies for their wedding!
*Cute bride and groom bubbles for a fun send off …
*A Fantastic Multi-Tool set …Great Groomsman Gift Great Price!
*Key chain with an Alcohol tester! This is a unique gift for Groomsmen or a friend in need :)
*My new invitation for Inviting Company so CUTE!!!!! They are blank printables …so great for a DIY printable project!
Enjoy xox MindyNew Items In My E-Store!

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Kara Janx Cocktail Dress Giveaway + Promo Code | Wedding Contests

While we’re always thrilled about our monthly giveaways, we’re just over the moon about July’s contest with Project Runway star Kara Janx … Look closely, because even if you don’t win our chic and pretty grand prize, you still win. Here’s the scoop:
Kara Janx Cocktail Dress Giveaway + Promo Code | Wedding Contests Did you catch that? Up for grabs is a gorgeously versatile cocktail dress of your choice, perfect for summer soirees, lawn parties, or {and we love this idea} a tres-fashionable bridesmaid dress…
But even if you’re not our lucky winner, Kara has graciously gifted all of Merci New York’s readers with an exclusive promotion code valid for 25% off her entire Spring 2010 collection. Just enter “MERCI-25″ when you checkout from her website ! Fabulous, is it not?! Kara Janx Cocktail Dress Giveaway + Promo Code | Wedding Contests Merci: Give us three words to describe your collection this season.
Kara: Progressive, dynamic and well rounded.

Merci: What will make us want to buy your collection?
Kara: Statement pieces that are believable and timeless… Exceptional quality and fabrications… Must have silhouettes.

Merci: What are some of your favorite trends this season? How are you incorporating them into your line?
Kara: Color is always key when introducing trends into the collection. Our “ethereal trend” is highlighted in the softer more neutral tones, “military trends” are highlighted in our greens and olives and the more “girly trend” is exemplified in our dynamic jewel tones. The silhouettes are echoed in much the same way: hard versus soft, structured versus draped.

Merci: Who is your ultimate customer?
Kara: Our customer is the quintessential girl- she loves ruffles & bows. However she is no fool to what she wants and knows how to own the clothes she wears.
Kara Janx Cocktail Dress Giveaway + Promo Code | Wedding Contests The Kara Janx Cocktail Dress Giveaway Guidelines {win a cocktail dress of your choice from the Kara Janx Spring 2010 collection!}

Visit the Kara Janx website and comment below with your favorite Kara Janx piece {it need not be a cocktail dress, so have fun perusing her entire line of pretty things}!

To increase your chances of winning the cocktail dress, there are four additional ways to enter this contest:

  1. Tweet this: I just entered to win the #KaraJanxCocktailDress giveaway at Merci New York! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/bq6dYd {via @MerciNYC}. Then leave a second comment once you’ve tweeted.
  2. Blog about the Kara Janx Cocktail Dress Giveaway {feel free to use our oh-so-pretty giveaway graphic!} and comment with your blog link.
  3. Post about the giveaway on a message board and comment with your link.
  4. Share the Cocktail Dress giveaway on Facebook and let us know via a comment.

The giveaway winner will be chosen at random and announced via the Merci New York blog on Monday, July 19th at 8:00 PM EST. Good luck!

**THIS CONTEST HAS CLOSED and Jenny {aka Cupcake Goddess } is our lucky winner**

Fashion photos courtesy Kara Janx .

Real New York Wedding | Katie + Chris in the Hamptons

Alright, so you caught me. I ::may:: have been running our little summer inspiration series as a prelude to this gorgeous Hamptons wedding. Alright, I definitely was. But could you blame me?
Katie and Chris’s nuptials just embody all things “summer escape” to me. The polished, pretty fashion against blue sky and sandy beaches. The vintage trolley and cheeky Hunter rainboots. Fun friends, sea-inspired details, classic decor, and a favorite Hampton hideaway… Truly, what better way is there to bring on the holiday?
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Merci New York will be back next week {that’s to say, we’ll be blogging beachside from Block Island}… In the meantime, I hope you enjoy Katie’s wonderful insight on her wedding, as well as the lovely bio from her talented photographer, Missy Murphy of Missy Photography . Happy Fourth!

Reception: The Restaurant at the Inn at Quouge
Church: The Quogue Chapel
Photographer: Missy Photography
Floral Designer: Flowers by Rori
DJ: Mandy Graves {through DJ Gaza/Gary Hoffman }
Cake: Have Your Cake
Invitations & Small Paper Goods: Jennifer Kristen Designs
Dress: Jim Hjelm {purchased at Kleinfeld }
Shoes: Valentino
Bridesmaid Dresses: Vineyard for Priscilla of Boston
Hair: Lauren Gustella- Beautiful Brides
Makeup: Stacy Doolan- About Face Artistry

From the Bride:
Chris and I met our second semester senior year at Fordham. I lived with six girls and he lived with six guys. It was a group effort on our roommates part to set us up, but once we began dating, we were absolutely inseparable. {Funny enough, one of my roommates and one of his roommates are getting married this August}. Chris proposed at the Bronx Zoo, which is in walking distance of the Fordham campus.
Leading up to the wedding, Chris was diagnosed with cancer. He had to endure emergency surgery to have the malignant tumor removed. The wedding marked his seventh month in remission, so going through with the wedding and having Chris healthy was a feat in and of itself, not to mention another reason to celebrate.
We wanted a small, intimate wedding with a fun party twist. I envisioned everything crisp and clean with lots of white and pops of navy blue here and there. But most importantly, we wanted our guests to relax, have fun, and just help us celebrate!
The chapel and the Inn are located on the street I grew up on; they are maybe 1/10 of a mile apart. My parents were actually married there as well.
The cake and floral designers are both located in Quogue. I’ve known them my whole life, so it was easy to trust them completely… I asked our floral designer for a ton of big white blooms and they delivered tenfold! Our cake was chocolate cake with cannoli filling and the pattern on the cake matched my dress. Not only was it beautiful, it tasted amazing.
I saw my shoes in Martha Stuart Weddings and just knew I needed them. I searched high and low for two weeks, finally spotting them at a store in California. I swear I found the last pair and they had my size. Complete fate!
Despite my detailed planning, some details from our big day were actual last-minute impulses. For example, I found my floral hair clips at J. Crew the day before the wedding!

From Missy Photography:
Having been artistic since birth and a fan of all things lovely, it wasn’t long after meeting the love of my life that the epiphany of “Missy plus wedding photography” hit. I get giddy every time I meet a couple who has found their life-love. I can’t help but enter each wedding with excitement, spunk and devotion.
I now service both coasts and am willing and eager to travel anywhere on the map. I am a proud and honored member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association and the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalistic Association. Please feel free to spend a little time perusing the Praise portion on my blog for publications and client recommendations. I’d love to hear from you.

Photos courtesy Missy Photography .

Summer Inspiration | Lauren Pierce Atelier by Lauren Bush

With many brides prepping for their honeymoons {and the rest of us getting ready for the Fourth}, summer style has been top of mind at Merci New York. That said, we’ve been showcasing our favorite finds for easy summer days and celebrations, but if you know us well enough, you’re probably wondering why we haven’t talked fashion… yet.
To be honest, the topic could have been intimidating. {Featuring one line out of our many favs is tough}! But after only a second of thought, we knew the best brand for the job. In our mind, there’s only one summer-inspired line out there that is just so terribly chic, fabulously fierce and wonderfully philanthropic. And that’s Lauren Pierce .
Summer Inspiration | Lauren Pierce Atelier by Lauren Bush If you’re not in the know, Lauren Pierce is the brainchild of fashion designer, philanthropist {and former First-Niece} Lauren Bush; who is known in New York and beyond for creating FEED Projects , the renowned eco-friendly, burlap handbags whose proceeds go to feed hungry children in schools. With Lauren Pierce , Bush has taken her design philosophy one step further. Her brightly colored dresses are made from fabrics created by local artisans in developing countries, and therefore support the livelihoods and traditional crafts of these mostly women-owned businesses.
Summer Inspiration | Lauren Pierce Atelier by Lauren Bush But if feeling, warm, fuzzy and fabulous isn’t enough, there’s more. The Lauren Pierce line can be custom designed just for you. Just pick the fabric, pick the silhouette and in six weeks, you will receive your design with a personalized label noting the name of the artisan woman who made your dress. Voila! You’re gorgeous, chic and philanthropic, too!
So now you see why Lauren Pierce has our vote. And though you’ve probably already grasped the wedding correlation, we’ll just have to drive it home for you… Honeymoon, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and bridesmaid dresses. Check, check, check and check! Needless to say, these frocks are absolutely perfect for all of the above.

Lauren Pierce is available at Barneys and Intermix. All images courtesy Lauren Pierce .

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Summer Inspiration | Dewdrop Designs by Gillian Stevens

So it seems the universe really wants me to go on vacation. My inbox has become a goldmine of pretty little gems for the jet-set… and since every submission is more gorgeous than the next- I’m just going to succumb {and spend the next week beachside in New England}!
For the remainder of the week, Merci New York will be sharing getaway-bound inspiration. So if your headed to your honeymoon, or just prepping for the holiday weekend – we certainly have got the goods to keep you chic. First up: stylish recycled luxury leather goods from Gillian at Dewdrop Designs . Summer Inspiration | Dewdrop Designs by Gillian Stevens Summer Inspiration | Dewdrop Designs by Gillian Stevens Summer Inspiration | Dewdrop Designs by Gillian Stevens Really, can Gillian’s gorgeous designs get any more beach-chic?
From bridesmaid gifts to summer self-indulgences, the whole Dewdrop line is pretty posh {and very versatile}. Gillian’s cuffs just epitomize relaxed cool, and her tiny travel journals are to die for.
And while they certainly double as great guest books, I’m already dreaming of carrying one of her pretty little notebooks to the beach. The pages are hand stitched to the leather using natural beeswax and linen bookbinding and open flat so you can draw {and daydream} all the way into the margins.

Images courtesy Dewdrop Designs

Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine

This may be a silly question, but have you seen issue #4 of Nonpareil Magazine ? It totally rocks and needless to say, Merci New York was thrilled to be a part of it!
I had an amazing time styling the Mad Men inspired spread shot by Whitney and Dustin of Oh Darling Photography , and loved dreaming up other “big-day, small-details” for the shoot, such as DIY mint julep favors {with custom printables!} and a retro “lunch box” welcome guest gift. But the most fun came from propping my family’s vintage car, and having the help and hard work of my close family and friends on set. So before I share some fab pics… Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine A big, big thank you to my dad - who brought his {other} baby, my great grandmother’s classic 1966 Chevelle, and trusted me to doll it to pure 60s wedding perfection. It totally drove home the theme… {no pun intended}.
And of course to my husband, Michael Weppner, and good friend Annie Soderstrom, who posed as our fabulous Draper-esque couple and allowed me to play Barbie with them all morning… You guys were amazing!
Thank you’s complete, I’d love to share a few unpublished shots of Merci New York’s work on the shoot! These projects really spoke to what the business-end of our company is all about- making sure that little wedding details are wonderfully smashing… Enjoy! Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine I wanted to work with “inspired” fashion that didn’t appear costumed. Michael is wearing an Armani suit, Canali shirt, vintage tie and Gucci loafers. Annie’s gorgeous retro-inspired dress was pulled from one of my favorite designers of the moment, Prabal Gurung , and was accented with a vintage fabric flower from my styling kit. Her shoes are from J Crew. Accessories: luggage from Janelle Sing, bouquet by Poppies + Posies. The fedora is also vintage, from my styling kit.
Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine I just love this car. As a classic 60s “muscle car,” my dad’s 1966 Chevelle has been featured in period films such as American Gangster, Driving in Cars with Boys, and Spike Lee’s Crooklyn, to name a few. Because it’s not as typical as other vintage cars, grooms love it. It’s rented often for events within the NYC area {feel free to email me for details}. Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine Staging a location can be tricky. Here, I wanted to show the red door of a firehouse on 77th and Amsterdam. Of course, this was an active driveway, and moments after we perfectly positioned the car and cans, sirens rang and the trucks needed to rush out. But the few shots we had were great.
Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine I designed this “Mix a Mint Julep” favor as a crafty nod to Mad Men’s frequent mixology -the shape, textures and polish of this design would make it the perfect placesetting as well…. Pop by Nonpareil for the step by step DIY, as well as Merci New York’s great printable cocktail card. It’s sweet, and delicious! Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine The idea behind the fashion styling was to keep the looks “60s inspired”, but not too costume-y. In lieu of a tight chingon or overdone hair, we elected to keep Annie’s hair softly tousled, and let the dramatic dress do the talking. Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine Out of town welcome gifts and baskets have become a staple at many weddings, and they were the focus of Merci New York’s styling business in its early development. We always try to create stylized, unique details for our welcome gifts. They’re your guests’ first impression of your wedding, so it makes sense to give them a taste of what’s to come. The foods inside the retro lunch box are all sixties inspired, and the welcome note marries back to the theme as well. Content details and how-tos are located at Nonpareil.
Portfolio: Merci’s Mad Men Inspired Details | Nonpareil Magazine Be sure to check out the full story on Nonpareil , where you can see more floral and event design work from Poppies & Posies , catering from Stuart & Welch and the above custom luggage from Janelle Sing as well!

All photos courtesy Oh Darling Photography