Monday, March 8, 2010

A PBW Triumph of UberFablicious Proportions: Vanessa and Patrick's Wedding!

March 6, 2010 was such a magical day for our gorgeous couple Vanessa and Patrick. For Pampered Bride Weddings...it was an honor beyond measure to plan, design and coordinate all aspects of this stunning affair! There were simply NO WORDS to accurately describe everything this wedding was...so our very own Adhari came up with a word that took all the deliciousness and fabulously amazing details and rolled it into one..."UberFablicious"!!

Vanessa came to PBW over a year ago and it was very clear to Jenny and Melissa that this was going to be a great adventure..and boy, it really was!

It all started with a classic color palatte of whites, champagnes and golds...which we adored! A year-long collaboration with the amazing Lisa Plociniak and her team at A Touch of Elegance brought so many design concepts that we had to restrain ourselves at times! The winning reception design included using a combination of long "tuscan" tables, numerous rounds, and a scattering of square tables to display Vanessa's wish for luscious florals and jaw-dropping romantic elegance, with a pop of modern design.

Numerous design meetings, fun lunch get-togethers and many, MANY text messages all led to a day that was nothing short of PERFECTION!

Vanessa was a vision in a Platinum Collection Priscilla of Boston gown...it was wonderful having Eleanor (from the ever popular Kleinfeld in NYC) on hand for the little touch ups all day..that bustle was a doozy...but looked amazing! Our groom was super dapper and looking oh so handsome...as were all his groomsmen, who were probably the most helpful set of guys we have ever encountered (Thanks guys!). The images from Josh Lynn simply speak for themselves...

We cannot go further without taking the time to thank the MANY people that helped create the MAGIC we saw throughout the day!

Reception Site: The Venetian (www.venetiancaterers.com)

Many, many thanks to Carlos Fernandes and his entire team for working with us for months to make sure everything was flawlessly executed for our couple.


Floral Designers: Lisa Plociniak and Team -A Touch of Elegance
www.njweddingflorist.com
There are just no words...really. The pics show it all...you ALWAYS amaze us, but we were actually in tears when all was complete...a true class act!



Photography: Josh Lynn (www.joshlynn.com)
We simply CANNOT WAIT to see all your pics...it may take us quite awhile though! You and your team never missed a moment...truly astonishing work..cannot thank you enough!

Cinematographers: Celeste Studios Film and Video Productions
(
www.celestestudios.com)
Thanks to Mike and Janice for capturing all the emotions of the day..including the priceless reaction when Vanessa and Patrick saw their ballroom for the first time! Wonderful job!


Hair Design: Michelle LoConte of Pink Comb Salon
(www.pinkcombsalon.com)
Everyone's hair was perfect...and the bride's hair was so FANTASTIC! Thank you Michelle and Rosalie...our fave wedding hair gurus!! Great job all day ladies!
Makeup:
Ana Merces (for Bride): www.anamerces.com
Jeanine Mangan (for bridesmaids)
(www.jmmakeupdesigns.com)
Thanks so much ladies for making these lovelies look their best...what a great looking bunch of girls and you made them all shine!

Ceremony Musicians and Cocktail Hour Music: Elegant Ensembles
(www.elegantensembles.com)
Thanks to Mark for making arrangements for some wonderful ceremony music and lovely cocktail hour ensemble...they sounded great!

Reception Band: Mega 5
Thanks so much for keeping the party going strong! And the rancho dancers were so great...they were a such special treat for Vanessa!

Lighting and Photo Montage: Magic Moments
This reception room was complete because of the lighting design...perfectly timed to every moment of the night..just awesome! And the montage was a wonderful treat for all...Thanks again Sal!

Cigar Rollers: Cortez Cigars
Thanks to Jennifer Cortez and team for being on hand and rolling in the ballroom...the cigars were a hit with guests!

Specialty Linens: Table Wraps (www.tablewraps.com)
The linens were amazing! Fantastic job on all the specialty items...you truly impressed us and everything was gorgeous!

Rental Items

A Huge Thank You to Classic Party Rental (www.classicpartyrentals.com) for the fabulous chairs and Something Different Party Rental (www.somethingdifferentparty.com) for the glassware, flatware and gorgeous chargers!

And Very Special Thanks to everyone at Jersey Street Furniture (http://www.jsfrental.com/) for the utterly delicious, original "Sweetheart Stage" area...we were speechless..you worked it OUT!!

Custom Stationery: Cam Turner Design (www.camturnerdesign.com)
Everything, as usual, was so beautiful, Cam..you and your team worked tirelessly to create and produce KNOCK OUT, one of a kind invites, and simply gorgeous day of stationery. We can't thank you enough--you really outdid yourself this time!

Wedding Cake: Pink Cake Box (www.pinkcakebox.com)
Anne...all we can say is WOW! We were blinded by all the bling on this cake..it was true eye candy for all the guests! Wonderful work..and so yummy!

Custom Runner: The Original Runner Company (www.originalrunners.com)
The centerpiece of the ceremony...so elegant, and super sparkly! Thanks so much ladies..you never disappoint! Card Box: Creative Custom Card Boxes (http://www.creativecustomcardboxes.com/)
The card box was truly fitting to the decor and colors of the day...Marni, you did a fabulous job! It really caught everyone's eye!


AND LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST..

To our ENTIRE staff (very accurately dubbed "The Dream Team") that day..in addition to Jenny and Melissa:

Adhari, Monique, Erika, Aimee, Jenn and our intern Sandi

All hands were on deck..and we could not have accomplished what we did without you! PBW is so proud to have such a wonderful staff of lovely "UberFab" ladies!!



Now onto more pics...HERE THEY ARE!!! ENJOY!!

Don't you LOVE Vanessa's reaction?!

Though we are SO SAD that the day has come and gone...we are so thrilled to have had the pleasure of working with such a wonderful couple..and to have been welcomed into a family that we have come to love. All we can say to you all is "Abrigado!".


We wish our couple a lifetime of love, health, and many many years of happiness!