Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

I hope everyone is stuffed from all the great food the holiday season has brought us! All this snowy December weather has created that magical winter wedding feel …as well as the perfect ballroom backdrop. As another year comes to a close, let’s not forget about all the perfect moments with your family and friends! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lobbatto & Mr. and Mrs. Weckesser! These two weddings were a fabulous close to the month of December. Warm wishes for all!

Have a happy and safe New Year from everyone here at The English Manor! See you in 2010!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

This past Saturday was the start of our Winter Wonderland weddings here at The English Manor. Our wedding estate has been transformed into holiday bliss. Wreaths, trees, bells and garland are everywhere! All the festive decor just makes me want to sit by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate! There is so much happiness and joy surrounding the holiday season that you can’t help but always be in a good mood. But enough with how much I LOVE the holidays, let’s talk about this past weekend’s weddings…

Our first Winter Wonderland wedding this season was Jenny and Jason’s … they even had Santa come to their wedding! What an awesome surprise for their guests! (I was even able to sneak in my own picture with Santa!) The wedding was truly a magical holiday party complete with ornament place card holders. The holiday cheer was spread right down to their toes … Jenny had on red heels and Jason had black and white tux shoes … perfectly planned!

Here's a picture of Santa with Jenny and Jason's wedding party!

Here's a picture of Santa and me!

That Saturday evening, the holiday cheer continued on with Ryan and Drew’s wedding. Their use of cranberries and burgundy candles made their centerpieces shine … I absolutely loved how they used wreaths around the vases to add that extra element of holiday splendor.

These two weddings were the perfect December kick-off! I can’t wait to see what else is in store for this month!

This past Saturday, Christen and Anthony were lucky enough to be married outside in this beautiful November weather. With a crisp breeze and the rustling of the leaves, they had a perfect night for their autumn ceremony. They continued their autumn theme indoors with their use of warming colors and leafy décor. It was an amazing celebration!

This fabulous wedding, as well as all the weddings here at The English Manor couldn’t have been done without Debbie, our wonderful Maitre’ d, who makes sure all the details and planning come together perfectly. She personally sits down with the brides and grooms-to-be and makes sure their wedding day is everything they dreamed it would be! On the day of the wedding, she is there to manage and make sure that your ceremony and reception run smoothly.

Here’s a picture of Debbie and Chris Garrow (we love them both)! Chris is the fabulous owner of Unforgettable DJ’s. He is one of our favorite DJ’s and is like a member of The English Manor family.
P.S. Nancy, Vince and Cathy have been hard at work getting The English Manor ready for the holiday season! So get excited, because I will be posting pictures of all the great décor! Happy Holidays!

It's officially holiday season!

I am so excited to be a part of all the holiday bliss that is starting to erupt here at The English Manor! I particularly love this time of year because as busy as our lives are, we can take a moment and give thanks for everything we are grateful for – especially our family and friends! I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving and you are enjoying the last days of November!

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bruey! We hope your having a wonderful time in Mexico!

It’s all in the details – Part II

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS! If you haven’t noticed, I’m a fan of small elements that really make a wedding shine. We have a saying here at The English Manor to “keep it simple”. All you need is one detail that leaves your guests amazed!

This past weekend, we had 3 wonderful weddings. Friday started the weekend off with Heather and Anthony’s reception. During cocktail hour, Heather surprised Anthony with a Frank Sinatra singer. This was just absolutely adorable and what a great surprise!

On Saturday, Sandy and Bill celebrated their wedding and I loved how they incorporated their love of skiing into their day! Here’s a picture of their cake … I just adored how their wedding cake showcased their interest and love of the outdoors!


On Sunday, Loretta and Tomás were married in Brooklyn and then came to The English Manor for an amazing celebration! In the words of Deb (their maitre’d), “what a spectacular day they had after all the days of rain!” They even had so much fun they extended the reception an extra half hour!

Congrats to all our brides and grooms!

It’s all in the details – Part I

These past few weeks I have seen some little details that provided the right amount of flair to some very chic weddings! With so many incredible moments caught in photos it was hard for me to choose just one, so here are a few snippets and photographs that reflect the character of each day as well as the couples’ personalities!

On Friday, Oct. 30th 2009, Laura and Brian upgraded their cocktail hour with a fresh raw seafood bar. With shrimp cocktail, Jonah crab claws, and clams and oysters their guests did not leave hungry! This was a truly delicious element that made Laura and Brian’s wedding distinctive.

On Saturday, October 31st I was passing by the bridal suite when I noticed a pop of color … I looked down and noticed the bridesmaids had the most adorable shoes - I fell in love! Then while Elizabeth (the bride) and her bridal party were taking pictures outside, Nancy came running into the office and told me that if I loved the bridesmaid’s shoes, I would LOVE Elizabeth’s shoes. While all the bridesmaids were wearing heels, Elizabeth had on blue converse sneakers! I loved her touch of “something blue”! Here’s a picture of their super cute apparel …

That Sunday, Jennifer and Chris had the most charming favors. While all the favors our couples pick are unique and fabulous, I loved Jennifer and Chris’ because they were perfect for the month of November! They gave each of their guests a leaf cookie cutter that stated they were “cut out for each other” – this was an ideal gift for the autumn weather!

This past Saturday, November 7, 2009 had two gorgeous weddings. In the afternoon, I was amazed by Shelly and Chris’ favors! They had a unique booklet that opens up and tells a few facts about themselves and inside was a shot glass and mini liqiour shot! I just have to say as a guest I would love this favor! Later on, for Connie and Francis’ evening wedding I was just amazed by their cake … you could probably say I fell in love it was so beautiful. Here are a few pictures from each of the weddings to see all their one of a kind details…

A look back at Adam and Sidra’s September wedding…

Here are a few pictures from Adam & Sidra’s wedding on September 12, 2009.

I especially loved when Adam surprised Sidra during cocktail hour by serenading her on his guitar. When I become engaged I sure hope my fiancé can sing! (If not he’s taking voice lessons … from Adam.)

The second picture is of their gorgeous centerpieces … they really made the ballroom pop with color! I think they added just the right touch of personality and elegance.

Last and probably my favorite picture is a picture of the best man toast. Adam’s best man was his son – he gave the most awesome toast!