So excited to share the Superhero themed party I threw for my lil hero’s second birthday !  What amazing day, the kids had such a great time and were exhausted at the end of the night !  Which is the best compliment because they truly played and played and played ! I wanted to go for a more grown up superhero theme since I am not a big fan of babied anything. I really love the way it turned out. For Part II I’ll share some of the awesome portraits Felix & Dexter took of the guests and the great superhero cut out pictures !

Here is some info on the vendors I used:

Photography : Felix & Dexter

Cake & Cupcakes: Nine Cakes

Signs/Invites/Stickers Design: Etsy Seller Announcing You

Reversible Superhero Capes: Etsy Seller AThingforSewing

Candy: Economy Candy and Dylan’s Candy Bar

So many great events coming up, this wedding season is going to be jam packed for brides.

Today !

Trunk show at Judy Paulen Designs featuring Smock ! I got my invitations when I got married at Judy Paulen and their service is superb !

Vane from Brooklyn Bride has put together an intimate event of NY’s finest vendors held over two nights at the Nest  Event Loft ( a great space !)

Great Performances is holding an event at BAM for Brooklyn brides on March 7th.  For Tickets Visit HERE

Brooklyn, the borough of innovation and a hot bed of creativity, will be the location for a unique Bridal show in March.  BAM, Brooklyn’s leading cultural institution and an international leader in performance arts, will host the show on March 7th in partnership with Great Performances, its exclusive caterer, and supported by Edible Brooklyn, the voice of the new food movement in the boro.

The Brooklyn Bridal Show at BAM will feature over 30 vendors at the cutting edge of wedding design: stationers, bakers, dress , jewelry designers and more.  Meet the innovators who will create your wedding.  Enjoy cocktails and lounge seating at BAM’s Lepercq Space – the captivating wedding venue you’re about to discover.  Stop by a workshop with top taste makers and learn the how-to’s of planning your event.

So excited we were selected under Wedding Planning ! Great start to the year !

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards ™ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. This year’s winners represent the top five percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which consists of over 100,000 local wedding professionals nationwide.

Loved these inspiration boards from postcards and pretties, my fave is the retro valentine and the country valentine !

{season} valentine’s day

{colors} vintage white, rose water, twine

{description} this is my kind of valentine inspired wedding. it’s both romantic and casual and i’m simply in love with twine.  i’ve kept the board pretty pale with the soft whites and cream with sweet rosey pink accents.

{season} valentine’s day

{colors} cherry red, white and black

{description} i don’t know what it is about cherry red that makes me think of retro. for today’s board i wanted to be taken back in time. it has a bit of a pleasantville-feel with the volume turned up…way up!

{photos} cherries {faye and greer} red roses and calla lillies bouquet {studio diana via project wedding} sipping cola bride {style me pretty} wedding cake {brides} soda shop couple {megan w.} red shoes and socks {elizabeth messina} cherry favors {martha stewart weddings} red soda pop {style guide} tulle dress {martha stewart weddings} red luggage {unknown} mini cherry pies and carnation centerpiece {martha stewart weddings} cupcakes {morning of foley} retro red car {leo patrone} pillbox veil {unknown} heart purse {dress design and decor}

{season} valentine’s day

{colors} chocolate, rose, pearl

{description} for today’s board i was inspired by the heart-shaped chocolate box that is quintessential to valentine’s day but with more of a romantic feel with warm chocolate browns and soft rose and pearl accents.

{photos} dress {leanne marshall} utencils {sadie olive} couple & vintage car {jose villa} rose headband {brides} pearl monogram {martha stewart weddings} programs and vintage books {rebecca thuss} striped chir with bouuqet {kiss the groom} chocolate heart box {gemma comas} stephanotis & rose bouquet and wedding cake {martha stewart weddings} twine wrapped invitation {kiss the groom} rose & queen anne’s lace centerpiece {brides}

So excited when I saw this contest last night  posted by our friend Christopher Duggan of Threshold Visions in collaboration with Parris Whittingham Photography and R Wagner Photography.  See details below:

Our Story

While meeting over breakfast one morning, each of us realized that most couples do not have updated professional photographs of themselves. This is especially true for couples who have been married for several years. This Valentines Day, we want to give back to the awesome couples of New York City and offer a complimentary photography session to you.

How to Participate?

• Any and ALL couples are welcome. Whether you be Newly engaged, newly wed, dating, married with children or married with grand-children….please come out and spread the love!

The Meet Up?

• On February 13th, we will meet at Madison Square Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm
• The meeting point is famous 5th avenue clock (5th Avenue and Broadway) located between 23rd and 24th Streets
• After a brief introduction we will begin working on-location with with you

Next Steps…

• Each photographer (3 total) will have 5 minutes to work with you to conceptualize and document a unique image/moment
• On February 14th by 2pm, a single image from each couple will be posted independently on the wedding photography websites of: Parris Whittingham Photography, R Wagner Photography, and Threshold Visions.

The Contest

• Anyone can vote on their favorite image on each of the 3 sites
• Voting closes Tuesday February 16th at 9:00pm
• The selected images/couple with the most votes across all 3 sites will be declared the contest winner
The Grand Prize

The winning couple with the most total votes (from all 3 sites) will receive:
• A complimentary engagement session with the photographer of their choosing (over $400-$1000 value)
• $200 print credit
• $100 gift certificate to Mario Batali’s OTTO Restaurant

NOTE: All couples who participate (by working with each photographer) will receive a high-resolution files from their photography session. Couples must consent to signing a model release to have their likeness publicly displayed. Portraits will be taken on a first come first service basis. We suggest arriving slightly before 3:00pm. Friends, employees and relatives of the photographers are allowed to participate, however, they are not eligible to win the grand prize.

Aack ! Even I am excited for this one ! Makes me want to get married all over again !

The Prizes

Grand Prize

The Ultimate Wedding with a whopping $100,000 value. And to make it even sweeter, this day of perfection will be organized by A–list planner extraordinaire Jo Gartin.

2nd Prize

One $7500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

3rd Prize

One $2500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

Honorable Mention

15 winners will each receive a
$1000 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

Popular Vote Winner

The highest vote–getter will receive a
$500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

The Contest

The Planner

Your big day will be in the savvy hands of A–list planner Jo Gartin, who’s planned the nuptials of stars such as Kate Walsh and Tori Spelling, and now maybe you. Known for her impeccable style and unique ideas, Gartin will make your affair one to remember.

The Announcement

All entries must be in by 11:59 pm CST on March 31, 2010. Couples are encouraged to run their own marketing campaigns, as the 50 finalists will be those with the most votes. A panel that includes Jo Gartin, along with judges from Crate and Barrel and Daily Candy will then select a winner. We will notify the lucky couple and the 18 other winners and post all winners on crateandbarrel.com/ultimatewedding in April 2010.

The Celebration

The planning will begin once the announcement is made. Gartin will be at your beck and call to bring your Ultimate Wedding to life, from designing invitations, choosing a locale, and setting the scene to creating a menu, picking a band, and coming up with favors.

Time is money, so hop to and register.
It’s vow or never!