Event sponsor: Seaport Flowers

I'm never disappointed when I ask Amy at Seaport Flowers to put something together for me...she always comes up with the freshest things! The little succulents and green flora were perfect for the little cocktail tables, and the larger blooms were fabulous accents to larger tables.

[photos by Jenny Ebert Photography]

Beautiful branding from Thoughtful Day

Our fellow blogger, Erica of Thoughtful Day, did an amazing job designing the graphics for the B List meetup. She managed to work in every aspect of bridal blogging, all in a stylish way! Having the logo incorporated into cookies by Gumdrop Cookie Co. and Jones Soda is a great example of how you can brand your own event, and will make everything look cohesive. Erica also just launched her new site, Thoughtful Day, filled with invitation suites, custom totes, and much more!

And a special thank you to Jenna of love*jenna for doing the calligraphy for our bloggers nametags...she's currently in the throes of planning her own wedding so it was nice of her to take a little time out to share her talents with us!

[photos by Jenny Ebert Photography]

A Catered Affair by Sterling Affair

Just like any wedding reception you need to feed your guests, right? Whether you are having a brunch, luncheon or dinner reception, or cocktails and cake you will need to hire a caterer to provide the food and wait staff for your event.

For the B-List event this past weekend Sterling Affair provided a delicious luncheon for the bloggers and vendors. In addition to wraps, salads and sandwiches we also enjoyed some delicious fruit and chocolate tarts for dessert.

If you are getting married in the tri-state area, or looking for a caterer for a private or corporate event, visit sterlingaffair.com to learn more about their services and menu options.


[photos by Jenny Ebert Photography]

Wine Tasting with Swirl Events

One of the events the B-List bloggers attended was a wine tasting sponsored by Brides.com and produced by Swirl Events.

After enjoying a glass of Prosecco and a chocolate truffle from Roni-Sue's Chocolates, Swirl Events owner Anu Karwa walked us through the five steps of wine tasting. We enjoyed several different types of wine along with a delicious cheese and chocolate pairing.

As you can see from the photos below we all enjoyed the cocktail party atmosphere which allowed us to mix and mingle and learn about wine.

Swirl Events is available for both corporate and private events, including showers and bachelorette parties. To learn more about hosting a wine tasting, visit swirlevents.com. Or visit Anu's blog, Swirl Savvy, for wine tips and advice.






*Photos taken by Vane Broussard of Brooklyn Bride and Christy Weber of Junebug Weddings

Welcome to the B-List

This past weekend, Anne of From I Will to I Do and I (Vané from Brooklyn Bride) co-hosted a bridal blogger event here in Brooklyn...to explain a little bit, it was a small get together meant to introduce ourselves in person to our favorite bloggers, talk about blogging and weddings, share tips and ideas that have helped our blogs, and provide overall support. Afterwards, we held a vendor meet and greet, since many of us had written about these fabulously talented people but had never met them in person. The event was a smashing success, and its our hope that the B-List can grow into something we host all over the US, and maybe spark some offshoot events in cities so we can get to know more people in the industry. We're so incredibly grateful for all the bloggers who traveled as far out as the west coast to attend, and of course, to our sponsors who made this all possible.

We'll be posting some photos as soon as they come in, and will be posting about our event sponsors, synopses from our speakers, and once we figure it out, more info on future events, so stay tuned! We're excited for whats to come, and hope you are too!

[group photo done by the incomparable Jenny Ebert, who shot all the photos from the event]

Destination: Ritz-Carlton Caribbean & Mexico Resorts

Brides planning a destination wedding or their honeymoon in the Caribbean or Mexico are sure to check out the Ritz-Carlton properties in the region. And why wouldn't they? The excellent level of service and amenities available are truly unforgettable.

Brides and grooms planning a destination wedding should know about the current promotion being offered to couples who book their wedding at one of the Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts in the Caribbean or Mexico (Jamaica, Grand Cayman, St. Thomas, Cancun and Puerto Rico) Couples who book their wedding through the region's value package get a free wedding ceremony as well as a three-night first anniversary (complimentary) stay. Weddings booked at these resorts must book a minimum three-night stay and reserve 25 rooms or more. The free ceremony includes: location decor, officiant and wedding concierge. The wedding must be booked by December 20, 2009 and held between May 1 and December 20, 2009. For more information visit ritzcarlton.com.

Sponsored post: One Love Photo

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[images by the talented One Love Photo]