New York Weddings | The New York Magazine Weddings Event 2011

This past Wednesday I attended the New York Magazine Weddings Event at the Metropolitan Pavilion, here in Manhattan. I love this show it's always full of energy, awesome brides, beautiful inspiration and great vendors.
Here is Lela New York's behind the scenes recap of the wedding event for those of you who weren't able to attend.

So many Beautiful Wedding Gowns on display!

This gorgeous floral design display was created by Tantawan Bloom

Lela and Pat Glenn Productions

Right: Pat Glenn Productions Floral Display

Ron Ben-Israel Cakes

Beautiful crystal accessories by Sposabella Lace

R Wagner Photography

Cake Pops by Kreated by K 

Beautiful cakes by Nine Cakes

Left: Scoop & Co, Right, Christopher Duggan

Left: Twobrids bridesmaid, Right: Gabriella New York Bridal Salon, Styled by Merci New York

Special thanks goes to the amazing Christopher Duggan for the great photography coverage of this NY wedding event!

xo

The Luxe Event - Calling all brides!

If you are a bride in the New York/ Pennsylvania / New Jersey area this event is for you!
Catherine Gretta from Affairs of Distinction has put together Luxe - The Wedding Event taking place in Lehigh Valley, PA. View the prestigious collections of A-List Wedding exhibitors and creative minds in an unforgettable setting. You will also get the opportunity to see Lela New York's couture luxury invitations on display. There is even a Gentleman's Lounge for your groom to have fun too.

Get inspired, enter to win some fab prizes, and have fun at the same time!
Below are the fab details.

Your Invited to a Bridal Spa Day! - New York Wedding Event

You are invited to the first-ever BluePrintCleanse bridal event, which will be held at James Corbett Studio in New York on November 10th, featuring an evening of cocktails made with BPC fresh-pressed juices, vegan treats from BabyCakes, complimentary massages and manicures. Space is limited and the first 30 brides to arrive will receive a gift certificate for a one day cleanse from BluePrintCleanse.  Hope to see you there!

Face Time Beauty and Merci New York CONTEST Giveaway

My friend Jackie, over at Merci New York, has partnered with Face Time Beauty Concierge to offer a complete bridal styling package to one very lucky bride and up to five fabulous bridesmaids in the metropolitan New York area.  The overall prize package is valued at over $2,000.

Our lucky bride and her five leading ladies will receive detailed day-of hair and make-up application from the amazingly talented team at Face Time Beauty Concierge, as well as custom hair pins from Knock Knock Studio, and day-of bridal dressing and fashion styling from Merci New York.

Better yet, they are opening the contest up to more than just the bride! The giveaway winner could easily be a bridesmaid, family member, or wedding guest looking to give the bride a very special gift for her big day.

In order to qualify for this amazing prize, the wedding must take place in 2010-2011, and must be within the metropolitan New York area.  

Contest instructions and rules are listed in the giveaway post on Merci New York.  A winner will be selected at random on Friday, September 10th at 8 pm EST.

Good Luck,

Wedding Photography Contest Give Away! with Tonhya Kae

Calling all brides! The talented Tonhya Kae, a Seattle based photographer, is giving her first ever Wedding Photography giveaway contest! And the wedding can be anywhere.

Tell her your true love story and you may be the lucky winner!

For more information please visit The Tonhya Kae Website.

Ends November 1st, 2010.

Good Luck!

A NYC Wedding Springtime Luncheon hosted by Linsey of Face Time Beauty

I recently attended the most delightful NYC spring luncheon hosted by Linsey of Face Time Beauty.
Every detail was carefully considered from the pretty powder blue linens to the floral details making this luncheon an afternoon well spent. Plus, what beautiful Spring Wedding inspiration!

Florals by L'Atelier Rouge

From right to left: Jackie/Merci New York, Me/Lela New York, Sarah/Brilliant Event Planning

Left: Lanie from Lovely Bridal

Catering by Cobblestone Catering

Music group by Elan Artists

Left Gabriella/Gabriella NY Bridal Salon, Lanie/ Lovely Bridal Salon

from right to left: Jen Huang Photo, Kimberly/InspiredGoodness, Gabriella/Gabriella NY Bridal Salon

Thanks to Lindsey from Face Time Beauty

All Photos by New York Wedding Photographer Mel Barlow.

xxoo

TLC is looking to cast couples for a Wedding TV show

Hi Everyone!

TLC is looking to Cast for their season 2 of Four Weddings!
If your interested, and in the NYC, NJ, Connecticut area, see below.

***Just tell them Lela New York sent you :)***

NYC Wedding Event! - The Wedding Bootcamp and Dylan's Candy Bar

Join the Wedding Salon and Dylan's Candy Bar for a fun night of Yummy candy and makeup advice from Bobbi Brown Make up artists. Should be a great time!

To attend Just let them know that Lela New York sent you and register here.

Have fun!

The Upper Crust NYC - Great Wedding Local!

Last week I was able to attend a short film about 19 married couples who were interviewed on their wedding day experience at the Upper Crust. It was a cute film, but more than that it was a great opportunity to get to know this great wedding venue!

Here are some picts of the event!

To see the cute movie interviews of the couple's day click here.

The Upper Crust

91 Horatio Street

New York, NY 10014

212-691-4570

NYC's Running of the Brides®, Filene’s Basement’s annual sale of wedding gowns is here!

If you haven't heard of The Running of the Brides®, at Filene’s Basement’s you are so missing out! This event only happens once a year and it's where savvy brides go and try to fight the crowds to get that amazing wedding dress of their dreams at bargain prices. We aren't allowed to reveal any designer labels but we can say that the dresses are priced from $249-$699 that might otherwise cost as much as $9,000!

photo credit: Elza Daniel

photo credit: Gary Higgins

photo credit: Robb Cohen

This event started in 1947 in the original store in and over the years has become a signature sale for us. It has grown to 7 markets now, with Boston and NYC being the biggest, in terms of both the number of gowns and attendance.The Running of the Brides at the Filene’s Basement in Union Square will have approx 2400 gowns, sizes 2 – 26. Doors open at 8:00am with the ‘rush to the racks,’ but it’s not necessary for brides to be there so early in order to snag the dress of their dreams at a bargain price. There are plenty of great deals to be found throughout the day, right up till closing at 10:00pm.

Place: Filene's Basement Union Square

Date & Time: Friday, February 5, 2010 from 8am to 10pm

You can also visit The Running of the Brides® website for more info.

GOOD LUCK!

Fun Dance Lessons at The Wedding Bootcamp - it's tomorrow!

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to share with you guys this new event happening tomorrow!

It's a fun and free event for Lela New York Wedding Blog readers.

From complimentary dance lessons to yummy cupcakes it's a fun way to celebrate your engagement!

*** Don't forget to RSVP at The Wedding Salon and tell them Lela New York sent you ;)

and ENTER CODE: LRNYC for complimentary tickets***

xoxooxx