Wedding planning should be a relaxing, luxurious experience.

Next Sunday, March 14th will be a day that raises the bar for bridal events everywhere.

The Ultimate Engagement is the first ever complimentary bridal event that allows brides-to-be the opportunity to meet with the premiere experts in the luxury bridal industry. Not only will brides be able to access the extensive experience, knowledge, passion and talent of these individuals, but you get to do it all in a stress-free one-on-one setting.

Think of the crowded booths, lines, frustration and general mayhem of the typical bridal show, then imagine the exact opposite; a relaxing, sophisticated one-on-one sit down where you and the expert vendors of your choice chat about YOUR wedding and yours alone. Participating is as simple as visiting The Ultimate Engagement website, completing your free registration and scheduling appointments with the hottest high-end wedding professionals that you have watched, read and heard about. Have the opportunity to sit with the most sought after photographers, florists, caterers, venues, planners… the list goes on.

While you plan your stunning event, enjoy designer trunk shows, book signings, food & wine tastings, educational sessions, chic pop-up shops and more!

Our own Xochitl Gonzalez, Blogsmaid Extraordinaire will be on hand to help you turn your luxury wedding dreams into realities – and blogging LIVE throughout the day! Xochitl will be joined by other notable wedding experts such as Marcy Blum, Sylvia Weinstock, Lisa Johnson of Ceci NY, Ines de Santo and many more.  This amazing event was put together by the wonderful Maya Kalman of Swank Productions and Elizabeth Beskin from 5th Avenue Digital.

To ensure each bride receives the personal attention she deserves, space is limited. Please register today to take advantage of this one-time experience that will help you create a day of memories that will last a lifetime.

WHEN: Sunday, March 14, 2010

9:00AM – 7:00PM

WHERE: Gotham Hall, NYC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

xx

-Sal

There is nothing more inspiring than to see the best of the best coming together to create something even better. On Monday night, I was privileged enough to spend a few hours with some of the most talented and engaging industry professionals I have ever met. Don’t get me wrong, I have worked with and crossed paths with truly amazing individuals, but there was a special energy in the air at our Hoboken Housewarming. I wholeheartedly believe that birds of a feather flock together.

A HUGE thank you to Vivian @ the W Hotel for co-hosting this wonderful event with AABNJ. When you’re new in town, what better way to get to know your neighbors than inviting them over for cocktails! The W Hoboken is breathtaking and the NYC skyline was the perfect backdrop for such an exciting evening. The fireplace, delicious hors d’ oeuvres and specialty cocktails were EXACTLY what we needed to end a Monday and start the week. Fernanda @ Petali, thank you for creating such wonderful floral designs to help set the mood.

Colleagues, friends, brides, grooms & everyone who is ready to make it happen… Here’s to a bigger and better 2010.

Below, top left: our own Xochitl Gonzalez, Judy & Bob Paulen of Judy Paulen Designs

Below, bottom right: Fernanda Coutinho of Petali & Rodolfo Goncalves of Bem Me Quer Desserts

Big thanks to Robert Wagner @ R.Wagner Photography for capturing the below!

xx,
Salome

Well it pains me to say this, but due to the ongoing wintry mix tomorrow’s Glamour Event in Englewood will be canceled. We will absolutely be rescheduling the event for a later date and will be sure you ladies are taken care of with luxurious services, surprise discounts & tons of other fun treats. In fact, we have several new raffle prizes already in the works ladies!

Those of you in the NJ/NYC area (and beyond) try to stay warm, dry & safe. I think this could be a fabulous couch, movie and hot cocoa night. Does anyone drink hot cocoa anymore? Does Swiss Miss still have a job? Well no matter, a nice bottle of wine works too!

xx

Sal

Don’t you think it’s about time you had a little GLAM in your life?

So excited to invite you to our Glamour Event, hosted by Always a Bridesmaid New Jersey & Bride’s Best Friends! Bride’s Best Friends is an adorable bridesmaid’s salon in Englewood, NJ with an incredible selection which includes dresses for mothers & flower girls. We are teaming up to offer you a lovely afternoon of fashion, cocktails, beauty and wedding planning rescue. Stop by next Saturday the 27th to enjoy amazing discounts on beautiful dresses & wedding consulting services. In true Glam style – treat yourself to a complimentary hair & make-up trial by none other than Model Bride. Oh wait, did I forget to mention there will also be trunk show from the lovely Liz Fields Bridesmaids Collection and a free raffle with sweet prizes?

Ladies, RSVP quickly on this one. Champagne and Mimosa’s on a Saturday afternoon. Love.

xx

Salome

No one said it would be easy. Fun – yes (hopefully), easy? Well…

When deciding every detail from the dress to the china to the linens, the entire process can prove quite taxing. When a bride-to-be is in need of some r & r, there is really nothing like a good spa day to right the wrongs. 

While many of us may wish for a destination spa retreat, often schedules & obligations won’t allow, which is where The Fountain Spa comes in. Their services are geared towards “a resort spa experience close to home.”

The Fountain Spa offers an extended list of spa treatments including sea mud wraps, “magical, warm stone” massages, and pearl ritual facials. While there is also a salon on-site, individual spa services range from around $85-$260, with exclusive pampering packages also available at various price points. The Fountain Spa is well known for their array of services and packages created with the wedding party in mind – even the groom-to-be can benefit from a little pre-wedding pampering.

“Bride Spa Wishes”

This package includes a private whirlpool bath, spa body scrub,deluxe full body massage, spa manicure, Polynesian pedicure, and spa cuisine.

“Special Day for the Moms” This package includes a private whirlpool bath, seaweed wrap, deluxe full body massage, spa cuisine and relaxing pedicure.

“Time for the Groom” This package includes private whirlpool bath, relaxing facial, deluxe full body massage, conditioning manicure, and sports pedicure.

“Final Touches for the Wedding Party-Salt Glow Pedicure” This package includes a steam shower, deluxe full body massages, and aromatherapy salt glow pedicure.

The Fountain Spa has two locations in Bergen county including Ramsey and Hackensack.  Check them out at www.thefountainspa.com

Planning your big day is no simple task, so before you lose your matrimonial mind, take a minute to plan “your day” at the spa.

xx

Sal