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Merci New York’s Room-to-Wedding Series on Classic Bride

Merci New York’s Room-to-Wedding Series on Classic Bride Don’t you just love this bold, gold and glam Kelly Wearstler designed space at the Tides South Beach? I’ve been dying to transform it into a wedding-worthy inspiration board, so I was thrilled when Sarah Darcy from Classic Bride asked Merci New York to develop a series of guest posts for her blog! Here’s just a peek…
Be sure to click over to Classic Bride for more of today’s inspiration board and head back every Friday in February… Each week I will translate the work of a prominent interior designer into the makings of a posh soiree. Let me know whose work you’d like to see interpreted next!

NYC Engagement Session | Emily + Stéphane

NYC Engagement Session | Emily + Stéphane NYC Engagement Session | Emily + Stéphane NYC Engagement Session | Emily + Stéphane NYC Engagement Session | Emily + Stéphane I’m loving this winter-in-the-city engagement session submitted by Jake Pritchard of JP Wedding Photography . Emily and Stéphane are actually getting married tomorrow {yay!} and moving to France. They came to Jake with the idea of shooting their session at the Met, {where they had their first date}, but lucked out with some amazing winter weather… and soon found themselves running around Central Park, soaking up sunshine and laughing the whole way through. Perfection!

About the photographer: Jake Pritchard lives in Brooklyn. In addition to shooting weddings for some of New York’s radest and most creative couples, he takes pictures for a variety of culture, food and dance magazines. When he’s not shooting, Jake is on a never ending quest to find a secret surf spot somewhere on Long Island.

Thread Social | V-Day Looks We Love

Thread Social | V-Day Looks We Love Thread Social has become many a NYC girl’s go-to for perfect party dresses. The lush ruffles and draping are always on point, often following the fashion forward aesthetic of their bridal line Thread . We’ve become especially fond of these flirty Spring 2010 frocks at Merci New York. They’re perfect for V-Day and currently 20 percent off when you use the code “love” at checkout, {through 2/14/10}. Now that’s sweet.

Lucky in Love Contest from Inspired Goodness

Lucky in Love Contest from Inspired Goodness The lovely Kimberly at Inspired Goodness asked Merci New York to share this fabulous contest with all our NYC-area brides. All we can say is wow. If you’re a bride {or know a bride} getting married between August 1st and December 15th, 2010, you must check this out.

The Details from Kimberly…

Inspired Goodness is offering a local couple a chance to win a full-service Event Design package for FREE. Winners will also receive a full-set of custom designed printed goods, including invitations, programs, menus, favor packaging and more!
We’re on the lookout for unique and fun couples that have a great story to tell. Did fate bring the two of you together? Was it love at first site? Did he propose in a totally unique way?
All that you need to do is enter by leaving a comment on this post during the first two weeks of February. Tell us about the two of you and what makes you tick.The Lucky in Love winner will be announced on our blog on Monday, February 15th, 2010.
Please tune into the Inspired Goodness blog for official rules and details.

Wedding Favor Inspiration | love is a mix tape

Wedding Favor Inspiration | love is a mix tape Green Day on Broadway? Beyonce belting out Alanis covers? Though last night’s Grammy’s tried their best to make anyone in their late twenties feel old as dirt, I’m embracing the retro vibe this Valentine’s Day. That’s right, I’m all about the throwback.

Maybe my middle school won’t be willing to send a candy-gram to my husband’s office, but this little reconstructed match box from Flight of the Parcel might just do the trick. It slides open to reveal a personalized love note and can easily be tied to a Valentine’s Day gift for added ooey-gooey impact. Ah, all the charm of a teenage love story {minus the bad hair, awkward moments and tacky clothes, of course}.

Because after all, love is a mix tape.

Images courtesy Flight of the Parcel

Adele Wechsler Wedding Gowns | Merci Green

Adele Wechsler Wedding Gowns | Merci Green These eco-friendly gowns from South-African born designer Adele Wechsler are truly a breath of fresh air. Composed of organic, vegetable-dyed hemp or silk and adorned with remnant lace and fabrics, Adele Wechsler dresses are developed via fair trade labor and sold throughout the United States and Canada. How’s that for “going green” on your wedding day?
Adele Wechsler Wedding Gowns | Merci Green To peruse the full collections and learn more about their green initiatives, visit the Adele Wechsler Web site or these bridal boutiques .

“Merci Green” is a new feature on the Merci New York blog. Check back often for chic, eco-friendly events, fashion and products that help support the environment.
Images courtesy Adele Wechsler

Orange Beautiful Invitations

How divine is this invitation suite by Laura of Orange Beautiful ? Laura designed it for her sister’s wedding at the Parker Palm Springs and wanted the suite to convey the venue’s unique design aesthetic.
Orange Beautiful Invitations Orange Beautiful Invitations “The hotel’s retro-luxe vibe {courtesy of Jonathan Adler } combines wild colors with desert-y whites and tans, layered with multiple patterns and textures,” Laura said. We’re completely over-the-moon for the chevron marbled paper and makeup-y peach tones… In fact, we want to host a little soiree just to use this suite! Party at the Merci New York studio, anyone?!

For more of Orange Beautiful’s work, check out their Etsy site and blog .

p.s. Like to draw inspiration from interior design? Be sure to visit Merci New York’s guest posts on Classic Bride every Friday in February… We have some lovely little surprises in store for you!

Invitation images courtesy Orange Beautiful , hotel images Parker Palm Springs .

Saipua Flower Class | Merriment Events

Saipua Flower Class | Merriment Events If you hail from Brooklyn, or anywhere in New York City for that matter, chances are you’re familiar with Saipua ‘s soaps and striking floral arrangements… but did you know they offer floral classes for their many admirers? Courtney Spencer of Merriment Events took a class at their Red Hook studio this weekend and detailed all the highlights on her blog, Little White Book . The class {and Courtney’s arrangement } look so fabulous, we cannot wait to sign up!

photos: top, Saipua studio ; bottom, Courtney Spencer

Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim

When destination photographers Tag7 contacted Merci New York with Barbara and Tim’s chic city ceremony, we swooned over all the Manhattan locales, hotels and hot spots they couple swept through in a day’s time. {And then we oohed over Barbara’s beautiful wardrobe, which was pure YSL perfection}. But what impressed us most were the shots leading up to and following the ceremony. In fact, I’ve intentionally omitted many actual-ceremony shots {though you can see them here }, to showcase how important “before and after” photos are… Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim Real NYC Wedding | Barbara + Tim So, tip of the day: Be sure to book your photographer several hours before your ceremony begins. Not only will it take time to warm-up to the camera, but the resulting images will be some of your most cherished… the anticipation, the excitement, the early-details. They’re priceless.

Hotel: The Gramercy Park Hotel Manhattan, NYC
Salon: John Barrett @ Bergdorf Goodman on 5th Ave
Barbara’s shoes and clothes: Yves Saint Laurent
Ceremony: Central Park , Ladies Pavillion
Drinks: The Plaza Hotel
Dinner: BLT Prime

From the bride: While Tim and I were dating, we had to work in separate cities – I went to New York and he went to Hong Kong. So he visited often and we discovered New York City together, which made it so special. The ‘theme’ for the civil wedding weekend was to show our family ‘our New York’ – all the spots, restaurants and shops that we used to go to. We planned it on a whim. The civil wedding was supposed to be in Switzerland in August this year, just before our church wedding, but with everything set for the summer, we wanted something spontaneous and fun. We actually didn’t tell anyone but our immediate families, so it felt more special {plus it was fun to share the surprise when we got back to London}!

About the photographers: Destination wedding photographers Andrea & Marcus of Tag7 strive to reveal the personality and dynamic behind every love story. Their style would be described best as mix of natural, photojournalistic and fashion-inspired art photography. Andrea and Marcus’ work has been featured in many international wedding media.

Photos courtesy Tag7

Bloomingdales Big Window Challenge {we vote Eddie Ross!} | Merci Nest

Bloomingdales Big Window Challenge {we vote Eddie Ross!} | Merci Nest The Big Window Challenge is on at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street store and we’re totally digging Eddie Ross’ vignette for Elle Decor {shown here}. Ross’ window space, The Modern Woman, features a fresh mix of classic and modern elements, shocks of vibrant color and pops of bold patterns meant to accentuate a “passion for sparkling evenings at home entertaining friends and family.”
Bloomingdales Big Window Challenge {we vote Eddie Ross!} | Merci Nest The Big Window Challenge is essentially a battle of the bands for interior designer big-wigs, so if you’re not smitten with Eddie Ross’s style, be sure to check out Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan and Eileen Joyce’s inspiring studio vignettes {everything showcased is available at Bloomingdale’s} and vote for your favorite here .

P.S.- Looking to spruce up your digs or feather your nest? Swing by Bloomies on January 28th from 6-8 pm for a chance to meet the Big Window Challenge designers, discuss the vignettes and peruse collections by Kartell, Thayer Coggin, Calligaris, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Natuzzi and more…

“Merci Nest” is a new feature on the Merci New York blog. Check back often for ideas, events and products to help luxe up your newlyweded nest!

Photos Apartment Therapy

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