NYCityWeddings Blog

Explore wedding planning ideas, inspiration and advice from our shared wedding community.

  • Moving and Grooving: Getting Your Grove On…First Dance Moves
    Jun 05, 2017 12:03 PM If you want to impress your lady, you’ll want to have some seriously smooth moves…especially since you and your beloved will be in the spotlight and all eyes will be on the two of you. One of the quintessential questions is whether or not you need to take ...
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  • Candy Girl: Couture Confections For Contemporary Couples
    Jun 01, 2017 01:13 PM Dessert is something we can ALL sink our teeth into. And, 2017 promises to be the year of the creative confection. Here are a few irresistible ideas: Haute Hybrids: Thin ice cream sandwiches with a twist, such as placing your favorite flavors between two colorful macaron cookies or how about a ...
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  • Food Is Love: The Armenian Wedding Table
    May 31, 2017 03:30 PM Armenians take great pride in their cooking and their exotic and eclectic cuisine is reflective of their culture and of traditional crops and animals inherent to the area or region. So, if you want to host an authentic Armenian affair think lots of meat, fish and fresh bread. Here are ...
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  • United We Stand: Honoring Your Military Mate
    May 30, 2017 12:14 PM Marriage is about love and sacrifice and no one shows their love more (for their country and their fellow “man”) than those in the military. And, they are among the few (along with police and firefighters) who make such major sacrifices to keep up safe. And, while we set aside ...
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  • Get Your Drive On:  Your Wedding Day Wheels
    May 24, 2017 12:26 PM While your bride to be is busy planning the party…chances are its YOUR job to make sure you get to the church on time and in style. While traditionally brides and grooms drove themselves or had family members drive them (in an effort to safe some money), today its ...
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  • Love Begins At Home: Hosting An At-Home Bridal Bash
    May 23, 2017 12:12 PM They say home is where the heart is…so, what better place to celebrate your love than right in the comfort of your own home. Make your homeocentric event extra special with these simple tips 1. Less Is More: Opt for an intimate affair that ‘s limited to a few CLOSE ...
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  • Daddy Dearest:  Dressing For Success On Your Child’s Wedding Day
    May 22, 2017 11:07 AM Whether you’re the father of the bride or groom, It’s YOUR little boy or girl that the spotlight is shining on…and that means the spotlight will also be shining on YOU…so you DO want to be well groomed for the very special “I Dos”. 1. REPRESENT: You ...
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  • Cutting Edge Nuptials: Hot Ideas For Summer Weddings
    May 18, 2017 01:03 PM Things are beginning to heat up for 2017 summer brides especially with some of this season’s most sensational trends. 1. Beauty Bars: Touch up stations are trending giving the bride and her guests a place to go and get their hair and makeup refreshed. 2. Riverboat Cruise Receptions: Couples are taking to ...
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  • Best Man Basics: The Responsibilities Of The Quintessential Wingman
    May 17, 2017 01:19 PM If you think being a Best Man spells plenty of “partying” as your best bud prepares to say “I Do”…think again.  Your best bud may be the leading man tying the knot…but you are his main understudy and stand in. 1.  It’s your job to be encouraging. You ...
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  • Fun and Games: Party Pleasures For Kids Of All Ages
    May 16, 2017 11:00 AM Your wedding day will be preceded by a plethora of parties starting with the engagement extravaganza. But, you e-party should be more than just about mixing and mingling. It should be fun for everyone. Think about hosting a haute event everyone can enjoy with a variety of interesting games to ...
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  • Staten Island Chic: A Stylish “Retro” Celebration
    May 15, 2017 11:41 AM One of the most prevalent stereotypes about Staten Island is that it’s quintessential New Yawk on steroids.  And, along with that the preconception that most Staten Islanders are simply transplanted primarily Italian-American Brooklynites. So, hosting an all-out All-American wedding extravaganza with authentic inspirations from Little Italy is what allows ...
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  • Let’s Talk About Trends: Hot Ideas For Summer Celebrations
    May 11, 2017 12:16 PM The Wed set is changing the wedscape one trend at a time. Here are the tops trends: Brunch Themed Bash: Midday soirees are gaining in popularity. From tea and finger-sandwich fetes to rooftop pancake and waffle bars these chic “scaled down” celebrations are elegant, eclectic and a delicious way to ...
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