We always like to celebrate when we come back from the New York Bridal Market. And this weekend we're pulling out all the stops!

First we've got gorgeous Watters & WToo bridal and bridesmaids gowns straight off the runway! With vice president and Director of Design, Maria Prince to help you select the perfect gown!

Then we have the always charming Thomas Knoell with his breathtaking collection of elegant and timeless jewelry and accessories which will add the perfect touch to any gown.

And for fun we've got Perskie Photographers, photo booth which holds up to 8 – not just 2-3 little heads, they carry a spare camera, printer & computer –many others don’t. If you are interested in renting one for your wedding their rentals from $589 for 3 hours [Some dates from $439], plus they offer FREE use of props, FREE name and date on photos, 5 different backgrounds choices and a Cheerful Attendant to help your guests.  Check it out at our store on SATURDAY ONLY.

To top it all off, Charm City Cakes will also be here on Saturday, showing off their utterly amazing, not to mention delicious, creations!

As if the gowns and jewels alone weren't enough to make you want to visit ;)

 

If you'd like to come by, please be sure to book an appointment by calling 410-484-4600.

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Dr. Dean and Lauri Kane from the Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spa will be at Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection this Saturday, March 10^th.

This Saturday, March 10^th, Dr. Dean and Lauri Kane and their staff from the Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spa will be available at the Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection to offer plastic surgery consultations and answer of any of your cosmetic questions. Dr. Dean and Lauri Kane can talk to you about the latest advances in Skin Care, non-surgical approaches to Facial Rejuvenation with Botox, Dysport and Fillers, the newest in Face Lifting procedures, as well addressing the most up to date plastic surgery procedures for the breast including breast augmentations and breast lifts and body contouring including tummy tucks, liposuction, arm and thigh lifts.

Skin care gifts will be given to those individuals who would like to meet with the Kanes. They will also provide a 50% off introductory special pricing for Botox/Dysport, select Laser Hair Removal packages and Select Facials. The Kane’s have created a beautiful setting at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spa where your bridal party can enjoy special Bridal Spa Packages. The Center is located just around the corner from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection in Pikesville.

You can view all their services at www.DrDeanKane.com. They will be available from 9:30 to 5:00 all day Saturday at Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection. For anyone who meets with them this Saturday they will provide a Free more formal consultation at their Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spa at 1 Reservoir Circle, Pikesville, MD 21208, 410-602-3322.

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We are excited to be participating in this luxury bridal experience!  Tonight from 6 to 9:30pm, right in Harbor East.

Secure your tickets here.

 

See the fabulous new 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore! Mix and mingle, sip and sample, and experience the best of the best of Baltimore's finest wedding vendors and services. A night to remember! Begin your wedding planning in style and visit Engaged! at the Four Seasons Baltimore!

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Ball gown, A-Line, Mermaid, Fit and Flare.....

These are just a few of the wedding gown styles available for your selection.  What are they and why chose one over the other?

We'll give you a little information today, and then come visit us this weekend while Randy Fenoli of "Say Yes to The Dress" is in store and let him help you decide which style is best for your special day!

Ball Gown

This is the dress of fairy tales; it has a fitted bodice and a full skirt.  The necklines and dress length can vary and the gowns can be made of a variety of fabrics.  This gown can even be made of a separate top and skirt and be made more full with the use of crinolines.

 

Sheath

These dresses are cut close to the shape of and follow the lines of the body.  Many times these dresses are cut on the bias, allowing the fabric to really embrace the curves. Sheath dresses can have a modern feel to them and are very contoured.  Different fabrics can be used, but the softer the fabric the better the drape.

 

A Line

This gown is fitted at the bodice and flows out in an A Shape from the waist to the hemline. The A Line can have a variety of necklines and be constructed using a variety of fabrics.  It is classic a true classic and can change appearances based on the fullness of the skirt and the materials used.

 

Fit and Flare

Mermaid and Trumpet

These dresses are fitted through the waist and then flare out at or around the knee.  These dresses emphasize the curves of a woman's figure and are are sophisticated in design.  Many fabrics can be used and the necklines can vary.

 

 

Waistlines

There are three main waistlines, natural, empire, and drop waist. The empire waist begins just below the bust, the natural waist is at the belly button and the drop waist is around the hip level.

Each one can dramatically transform the look of a gown and highlight different features.

 

 

We hope this helps you find your gown and we look forward to helping you at the salon!

 

 

 

 

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With a new Year come new events! Congratulations to all recently engaged women, celebrate this joyous occasion with some special events at Betsy  Robinsons Bridal Salon.

 

Today through Sunday we're hosting our largest designer sample sale EVER! There are more than 200 gowns available at up to 80% off of their retail prices!

Gowns that were originally $800 to $6,500 are now 40% to 80% off!! And we've got shoes for $25 a pair!

Monique Lhullier, Reem Acra, Watters, Maggie Sottero, Amsale, Kenneth Poole, Essence of Australia and many more designer sample gowns available!

This is a great opportunity to find a designer gown on a budget!

And later this month be sure to attend Aisle Style presented by Charm City Cakes.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit the Aisle Style Website.

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Last year all the girls – the lovely ladies who work at our salon – decided to get together the Sunday after Thanksgiving and have our version Thanksgiving. It was enjoyed so much we decided to make it an annual event. We even gave it a special name, Friendsgiving.

 

This year’s Friendsgiving was eagerly awaited. The menu on the Break Room door rivaled that of many banquets. Excitement reached a fever pitch when we decided to have the “Ugliest Holiday Sweater Contest.” Well, that event is a story for another day.

 

Our salon has been honored this year, as in years past, with many great accolades and awards. Sitting quietly with Allen observing the girls laughing, dancing, embracing one another, and sharing family moments was equally and deeply rewarding. We have been blessed for many years with outstanding staff members, and each time we feel we could not hope for better, along came another fabulous individual to the family.

 

Moments like this truly make life worth living. That is what we do every day, help to make joyous memories for everyone we are privileged to meet. While all the pomp and circumstance in planning such a wonderful event as a wedding takes an exciting life of its own, it will always be those quiet stolen moments when one looks around to see those they deeply care about sharing and creating beautiful life long memories.

 

Here is our personal wish for a Happy Holiday Season and encouraging all to have their very own Friendsgiving any time of the year!

 

 

Betsy and Allen Robinson

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This morning’s Washington Business Journal is reporting that Bozzuto homes is now offering a Bridal Registry. Engaged couples can add funds or request that funds be added toward the purchase of a new home and Bozzuto will match up to $15,000.

 

There are other unique Bridal Registries available these days as well. You can register for your honeymoon or even register for stocks and mutual funds.

 

And with superstores like Target, even with a more traditional registery, you can stray from the norm. There’s nothing to prevent brides and grooms from registering for everything from iPads and computers to clothes, shoes, and accessories.

 

It used to be that registries were for china, crystal and silver, but over the years it’s expanded to include pretty much anything you want.

 

What do you think about this change? Have you registered for anything unique? Would you register for a new home?

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Betsy is just back from the Spring 2012 runway shows and we're excited to have Watters & WToo bridal & bridesmaids gowns, right from the runway! We're the first show since the Bridal Market and you all will be the first to see these gowns in person!!

Not to mention that we also have the fabulous Thomas Knoell Designs in store too!  And he's got some new designs from the market as well.

This weekend is a big weekend for those reasons alone, but we're also participating in the BRIDES White Hot Hope event all day today.

We'll be giving away the BRIDES White Hot Hope bracelet to the first 50 brides.

 

Sugarbakers will be serving cupcakes.

 

 

From 2-5pm The Wine Source will be serving champagne.

 

 

And Perskie Photography and Design will be providing one of their photobooths.

 

 

We'd love to see you!

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Anne Sachs is a well known wedding photographer from Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography, and we love her work.  Both she and her husband have been photographing weddings since 1997.  Before that her husband was a commercial photographer in New York.

She was kind enough to answer some questions about her process and what draws her to wedding photography.   First and forefost we wanted to know what drew them to weddings.  Anne says:

 

"We absolutely love capturing interesting, artistic images.  Both Joe and I have backgrounds in the arts, having taken classes in oils and drawing; but photography gives one an opportunity to create in a very fluid and immediate way.  Weddings give us a tremendous amount to work with - interesting, beautiful people; dressed in the most gorgeous gowns and tuxedos; at locations that are beautiful.  Plus it's the happiest day of someone's life.  There is just so much emotion, joy and love that you could document forever."

 

 

Since they've been photographing weddings in the area for so long, naturally, they have some favorite spots around town: the Peabody Library, Walters Art Museum and the Engineer's Club.  She says that the combination of gorgeous architecture, along with beautiful Mount Vernon Park, makes capturing beautiful images a no brainer.  And as luck would have it, the Fall is her favorite time of year in which to work because of the crisp air, bright colors and amazing natural light.

 

There are many factors in a "great" wedding photo, not the least of which is the photographer's skill with a camera.  However, some other factors that play into it, include the eye of the photographer in finding and capturing just the right moment in just the right place and now days, thanks to digital photography, the skill of the photographer in the editing room.

 

 

Anne says that when capturing images they look for "locations and backgrounds that convey the "scene" i.e. if we're photographing an outdoor wedding near the water, we look for a great spot that shows off the water location. We are also looking for interesting backgrounds - brick or stone walls; a fence that the eye can follow along in the image frame toward the subject."

 

 

Outside of the location and scenery for the shot, Anne and Joe have a couple of moments that they love to capture.  

"The first is when the father of the bride sees his daughter for the first time in her dress.  There is always so much emotion and tears.  It's one of those great moments during the day.   Also, during the reception when the toasts are given.  It is another moment with great emotion.  You get a real sense of who the bride and groom are and their expressions are filled with such happiness while their best friends and/or parents are talking about them.   There are always tears, laughter and rolling eyes throughout, that it just captures the love and positive emotions everyone has for the bride and groom and vice versa."

 

 

Anyone who has used a cell phone or digital camera to capture an image knows of the upsides to digital photography: deleting the bad shots immediately and never running out of film to name a few.  Thanks to programs like Picasa, anyone with a little know how can alter images to their hearts content and thanks to apps like Instagram, you don't even need a little know how to apply cool effects.  Of these capabilities Anne says:

"We now have so many more possibilities after capturing the raw image file. I like to compare it to the captured images are just the start to that particular images over-all final rendition."

 

 

 

We asked Anne about preparing for a wedding and the planning of the formal shots, since those photos are often time consuming.

How do you prepare for a wedding?

We like to meet with our clients a month prior to the wedding. Prior to this meeting, we have sent them a short list of suggested family group photographs. We ask that they review this list with Moms; grooms, etc. and determine exactly what group photographs they want and ask that they bring the list with them to the Details Meeting. We then review their list of groups shots, along with the day's schedule and plan exactly where and when we are taking these images, as well as phtoographs of the bride adn groom and bridal party. This gives us the opportunity to then be more efficient on the day of. We also ask for first names of the bridal party and parents, so that we can call them by name, rather than "hey you" on the wedding day. All of this planning allows us to take the "must" group photographs efficiently, giving us more time to be creative and spontaneous with the rest of the day.

 

What can the bride and groom do to prepare for the photos?

One of the best ways to prepare for your wedding photographs is to have a engagement session.  This gives brides and groom as a great way to work with the photographer beforehand, become comfortable being in front of the camera and the photographer gets the opportunity to see how this particular client works in front of the camera.  You get an idea of their style, are they spontaneous, or more quiet and reserved; do they want images that are quirky and funny or are they looking for something more classic?

 

Do you direct how photos will go or do the bride and groom guide you or is it a combo?

We definitely give some directions, but it is always based on the bride and groom's preference.  Some prefer to have everything very hands off and candid, others like to have someone give them more direction. What can the bride and groom do to prepare for the photos? One of the best ways to prepare for your wedding photographs is to have a engagement session.  This gives brides and groom as a great way to work with the photographer beforehand, become comfortable being in front of the camera and the photographer gets the opportunity to see how this particular client works in front of the camera.  You get an idea of their style, are they spontaneous, or more quiet and reserved; do they want images that are quirky and funny or are they looking for something more classic?

 

Is there an order in which formal shots should be taken?

As far as the day's schedule, we love to photograph the bride and groom first, which gives everyone else a bit more time to get ready.  When we are photographing the family groups, we "build" our groups; starting with bride and groom; adding parents; and then adding extended family.  This makes it much more efficient than suddenly having a group of 30 and everyone becoming confused as to where they should stand.

 

Do you prefer to take formal shots before or after the ceremony?

Definitely beforehand.  This gives everyone, bride and groom; bridal party; family a chance to really enjoy visiting with their guests at the cocktail party.  The photos can also be more relaxed.

 

And finally, some tips from Anne and Joe about selecting a wedding photographer.

First and foremost, look at their work and make sure it resonates with you. Second, your wedding photographer is probably the one vendor you will spend your entire day with. So spend some time in the first interview getting to know your photographer and determine if you would like spending time with them. And, finally find out what experience they have had shooting weddings. If you are just seeing a few great images from a few different weddings on their site, ask to see a full wedding. That will give the client a better idea of over-all images, not just the best of the best.

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Blue by Enzoani is known for innovative style, exceptional quality, and service.  The gowns are priced between $1,000 and $1,800 and are gorgeous.

This trunk show will features not only gowns from the 2011 collection but also Spring 2012 gowns direct from the runways of the Chicago Bridal Market.  No other brides will have seen these gowns yet as ours in one the first trunk shows to take place since Chicago.

Here is a sampling of some of the 2011 Blue by Enzoani gowns.  To see even more and take a look at the 2012 collection please call 410-484-4600 to make an appointment.  We'd love to see you here!

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With gowns starting at just $950, Essence of Australia makes beautiful, affordable gowns to suit any style.  Traveling the world for inspiration, the gowns offer a diverse selection and include fabrics such as silk satin, lace and chiffon.  The backs of the gowns can be customized to suit your taste, and can either zip or lace of up the back.

 

Thomas Knoell will be in store on Saturday and Sunday and his signature accessories will complete the look for your wedding day.

 

Please call to book an appointment (410) 484-4600

 

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August Jones Bridal and Thomas Knoell Designs will be at Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection on Friday August 26, Saturday August, 27 and Sunday August, 28.

 

Augusta Jones is known for their affordable, elegant gowns that are flattering to many body types.  The line was created in Britain in 1999 by Charlotte Leung and several years later after it arrived in the US, Leung's younger step-mother, June, joined the business.  Together they scour the globe for inspiration and continually deliver elegant, contemporary gowns with a twist.

 

Thomas Knoell Designs complete the look of any gown.  Thomas has an eye for detail and can transform an already perfect bride and gown into a stunningly, breathtaking, master piece!

 

Please call 410-484-4600 to make an appointment.

 

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The timelessly modern, elegent and sophisticated gowns for which the name Amsale is now synonymous were born out of a New York City loft apartment and one bride's vision for her own gown. In 1985 when Amsale herself was a bride-to-be, she shopped and shopped but couldn't find the type of "simple, refined" gown for which she was looking. Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Amsale knew she could fill this void.  After finding other brides were searching for the same types of gown, Amsale took a book of her sketches and a few couture seamstresses and turned her vision into a reality.

 

Over the last 26 years, Amsale has designed countless wedding dresses and has seen her business grow out of her apartment and into a 5,000 square foot shop on Madison Avenue.  And in 2011, the "Amsale Girls" took to the Osygyn network with a show all their own.

 

Amsale gowns are unique, timeless, and "forever modern".  The fabrics are luxurious, and the design is spot on. From "modern updates to the traditional bustle" to her famous blue sash, Amsale's design philosophy is evident in every wedding dress.  Amsale is the definition of modern classic wedding gown design.

 

Friday through Sunday August 19,20, and 21, Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection will be hosting an Amsale Trunk Show.  Special pricing will be available.  This is one of our more popular shows and spaces do fill up so appointments are suggested.  Please call 410-484-4600 to make an appointment.

 

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We're hosting a Watters Bridal,Watters Bridesmaids, WToo Bridal, WToo Bridesmaids, and Thomas Knoell Designs trunk show on Friday, July 22, Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24.

Maria Prince Director of Design and Vice President of Watters will be here all weekend to help you select the perfect gown. There will be a large selection of the Fall 2011 collection from both Watters and WToo with prices starting at just $650, there is truly something for everyone's budget. Bridesmaids gowns from both collections will also be here, the colors and styles make the variety almost endless.

To top it all off, the always charming and amazingly talented Thomas Knoell will be here all weekend as well. His creations are truly unique and he can custom create pieces just for you. Thomas has an uncanny ability to find the perfect pairings in accessories to take a bride's look to the next level.

Take a look below at just a sampling of what will be available at the trunk show!

 

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Wildflower seeds and a CD cover along with a simple print out are all you need to make great wedding favors for your guests.

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Guest post about Save the Dates by Hannah Rodewald of The Pleasure of Your Company

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We are excited to host a Kenneth Pool Trunk show this weekend.  Especially since the creative director, Amsale Aberra was just featured on The View talking about wedding gown trends, last Friday! (Click on the link to see video of the episode).

 

The Kenneth Pool line was started in 2003 and is known for it's ball gowns, beadwork, and luxurious fabrics.  Amsale, is the designer behind the Amsale and Christos lines as well and now she infuses her creativity into this label, helping ensure that the Kenneth Pool brides have the spotlight. "I am so excited to be designing this collection," says Ms. Aberra, working in her New York Atelier where all of the gowns are designed and sewn. "I have always loved the KENNETH POOL bride and the fantasy she represents. My other collections are more about softness and simplicity, and designing KENNETH POOL allows me to express the more elaborate side of my personality."

 

As stated on their site: "This season there is a special emphasis on unique fabrications and couture details. Organza ruffles, sensuous silk jersey, and creamy duchesse satin dominate, whether artfully draped, elaborately beaded, or delicately trimmed with Swarovski crystals. Each gown encapsulates the essence of the collection: Ultimate Femininity combined with KENNETH POOL's signature brand of sexy, opulent, unapologetic glamour."

 

 

Here's a look at some of this season's gowns.  To make an appointment please call 410-484-4600!  Hope we see you here this weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last month we had our first trunk show with La Richi Couture and it was such a success that we're having them back this weekend! Larissa and her husband run the design house and they will be here in person to help our brides find the perfect dress!

 

What sets La Richi apart from all the rest is that Larissa will customize any of her gowns to create a one of a kind dress that's perfect for you!  These dresses are only available in select boutiques and we are thrilled to be one of them!

 

Below is a selection of gowns that they offer. Take a look and then imagine the possibilities because almost anything on the dress can be changed to create your dress.

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Lizzie Stieff Leonard is our first bride to be featured on our blog. Her mother, Andrea, has been in the wedding business for many years and is one of the most talented floral designers we've ever had the pleasure to work with. On April 23, 2011, Lizzie married, Alexander Lowell Leonard, AKA Bo at the George Peabody Library. Here's their story and all the scoop on how their wedding came together!

 

 

Lizzie and Bo met at Syracuse University during their sophomore year in college in 2005.  Lizzie knew it was true love when Bo drove from his hometown in Missourri, to Ocean City to visit Lizzie for the weekend one summer during college.

 

Fast forward to the fall of 2010 and Lizzie and Bo were both living and working in Baltimore. Bo and Lizzie had a tradition of going out to dinner to celebrate each other's birthday and for Bo's birthday this year they chose, or rather Bo chose, their favorite Italian restaurant, Sammy's Trattoria to celebrate.  To Lizzie's surprise, they were seated in front of the fire place, the best seat in the house! As they finished their entrees, Bo began to rise out of his seat and bend over, Lizzie thought he had dropped his fork.  But to her surprise he actually got down on one knee and proposed and of course she said "I do!"  The night continued with an older couple across from them sending them a bottle of champagne, and the waiter surprising both Bo and Lizzie by saying "Buddy and Schultz have covered the bill"--Lizzie's parents dogs.  (Bo had gone to her parents earlier in the week to let them know he wanted to marry Lizzie and his plans for dinner at Sammy's, so Lizzie's dad surprised them both by calling ahead to say he wanted to pick up the bill).

 

Lizzie's mom, Andrea, has been in the wedding business for over 20 years and Lizzie says she was probably more eager than she and Bo were to get the ball rolling on the wedding plans.  They immediately began looking at venues around Baltimore, but in the back of Lizzie's mind the Peabody Library had always stood out as a magical place for a wedding as she had helped her mom with set ups for various Peabody events when she was younger.  When they asked for available dates for this venue, the only date for 2011 was April 23,  so it was a very short engagement but they jumped at the chance to get married sooner rather than later.

 

 

Since April 23rd was the day before Easter, the unofficial theme, was Easter and Spring in general. The Stieff's have 2 gorgeous quonset cherry trees on their lawn and Lizzie, Bo and Andrea also wanted to take advantage of local lilacs. The Cherries bloomed with perfect timing, the lilacs..not so much. They chose leaf green silk for the girls so that the flowers would be offset beautifully. they wore lilac pashminas to pull the look together.

 

 

Obviously, the flowers for this occasion were second to none!  As Lizzie says, they had the dream team of florists come together to help her mother create the gorgeous bouquets, boutonnieres and center pieces.  Andrea made all the bouquets and boutonnieres but a team headed by Jake Boone and Liz Nuttle included Victoria Clausen, Kakki Morrison, Kelly Fox, Barbara Taylor, Pascale Lemaire, rennie Friedlander and Sharon Gordon helped create everything else.

 

 

Lizzie's bouquet was all white and had peonies, garden roses,  ranunculas ,lilacs, japanese sweetpeas, lily of the valley, hydrangeas, gardenias and straphanotis. with midori silk and vintage french ribbons and her grandmothers rhinestone brooch. a touch of rosemary for rememberance, and blue velvet vintage forgetme nots.

 

The bridesmaids had lilacs, pink roses, several shades of lavender roses,  lavender japanese sweetpeas, quonset cherry blossoms, lavender parrot tulips. with midori silk ribbons in lime, lavender and purple plaid .

 

The Flower girl carried a a family owned Stieff Silver repousse basket filled with lavenders and pinks.

 

The arrangements at the reception: all of the same flowers as above plus plus plus! We also had lots of fun references to Easter including foil wrapped Easter candies in antique silver compotes, easter bunny bride and groom and plastic Easter eggs for guests to fill with their wedding notes-unfortunately these got thrown out during clean up :(, Lizzie's mom was going to have an easter egg hunt on their first anniversary so they could read all the notes from our wedding ...oh well!

 

 

All of these gorgeous flowers were offset by Lizzie's stunning Rivini gown. Lizzie and her mom made their first visit to Betsy's to begin their search for the perfect dress. Lizzie really had no idea what she was looking for, she just knew what she NOT want.  She was open to trying on all different styles of dresses, especially after seeing a dress she would have never picked for herself, end up looking beautiful when she tried it on. After trying on many many dresses that first day, there were two that really stood out but even with compliments from various others in the store about how great she looked, she wasn't sure if they were "the one". She and her mom went back a few more times to browse and make their final decision, there was a Rivini Trunk show going on and that is when a dress she had never tried on suddenly popped out at her. It was from Betsy's regular inventory, but it stood out amongst all the other gowns...to Lizzie. She knew it was THE dress when she came out of the dressing room and her mom began to cry and told her "I think this is the first time you are wearing the dress, it is not wearing you."

 

 

On their wedding day they woke up to rain, despite the bottle of bourbon that Andrea had buried in the backyard. Lizzie had 'caught' the stomach bug from Bo from the day before but she somehow rallied with the loving nursing of her wonderful friends. They were supposed to be on a schedule to begin photos at 1 but it was closer to 2 when she was finally ready. When she stepped outside the sun came out and they were off to a beautiful fun photo adventure. At 7ish, after the ceremony ,the heavens opened up again and it rained all evening. Lizzie and Bo didn't find out till 11 when the reception was over.

 

 

According to all their guests, instead of simply saying "I do" Lizzie said "you BET i do!" During the reception the wedding party entered to song "Love Train"and they formed a dancing love train around the room.

 

 

For the reception they did a lot of fun passed appetizers like mini grilled cheese with tomato soup, and crab mac and cheese. For the actual dinner Lizzie and Bo did not want a traditional seated dinner so they had tapas stations of: Meatloaf with yukon gold whipped potatoes, crab cakes over a friend green tomato and a chicken ravioli with plum tomato sauce with a side of Caesar salad.

 

Their signature cocktail was a Baltimore tradition, Southsides by Mr George Lee.

 

Thanks for sharing your story Lizzie, we wish you and Bo a lifetime of happiness!

Credits:

Wedding Gown- Rivini

Veil- my mom's silk illusion veil re-made by Betsy

Make up and hair - Janice Kinigopoulos

tablecloths- Table Toppers

wedding and reception location- George Peabody Library

DJ- Carl Brashears Jr

Music at the wedding- harp- Jasmine Hogan

Wedding Planner-ANNE BERMAN who was incredible and without whom this never would have gone off!

Photopgrapher- David Mielcarek assisted by Marcin Silwinski

Caterer- Chef Expressions

 

For even more wedding photos, take a look at their video:

Lizzie & Bo - April 23, 2011 from David Mielcarek on Vimeo.

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