Real Wedding: Carla & Cian - The Details

Carla and Cian held their tented wedding at a private family residence in Glen Ridge, NJ. They wanted a personal, relaxed and fun fall wedding. We incorporated wheat throughout, the Christian symbol for prosperity. Check out some of the incredible details of their day:

All guests were greeted by trays of spiked Arnold Palmers in mason jars (which became a crowd favorite which flowed all night!).

The bride and groom wanted their guests to be comfortable, so Cian provided his close friends with matching Chuck Taylors!

The menu was upscale bbq cuisine including ribs and corn on the cob. We created custom wetnaps to keep the guests fingers clean!

The centerpieces were in mason jars to tie in with the signature drinks.

I had the perfect team behind me to make Carla and Cian's day flawless.

Hair & Makeup: I Do Hair & Make-Up
Flowers: Flowers by Connie Reimer
Photography: Tania Lezak Photography
Stationery: Designs By MK
Monogram and Favor Tags: Peekaboo Paperie
Wetnaps: As You Wish Wedding & Event Design
Catering: Culinary Creations
Candy Apples: Carol Weaver (email us for information)
Table Numbers, Mr. & Mrs. Signs, and Carla & Cian signs: The Back Porch Shoppe

Thank you Carla & Cian for being amazing clients! I was truly honored to be a part of your day!

If you have any questions about anything you have seen here, email us at stacey@asyouwishwed.biz! Photo Credit: Tania Lezak Photography

Real Wedding: Carla & Cian

Back in September, I had the privilege of working with Carla & Cian. They are hands down the most loving couple I have ever worked with. Their day was about them and nothing else. It was personal and filled with love. They hold a special place in my heart as one of my favorite couples. I want to share so much of their wedding that it won't fit in one post. Here are a few personal shots. Does it get more gorgeous than this?

Check back on Wednesday for detail shots of their big day!

Photo Credit: Tania Lezak Photography

Bride's Choice Awards 2010 Winner!

I am excited and proud to share this news with you. As You Wish Wedding & Event Design was chosen to receive the Bride's Choice Award 2010 from Wedding Wire.

This award recognizes the top 5 perfect of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, and professionalism. The Bride's Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, which means your past clients have spoken on our behalf and selected you to receive this honor.

I wouldn't be as successful as I am without some of the amazing other wedding pros that I work with on a weekly basis. Congratulations to some of our great friends who also received this award!

I Do Hair and Make-Up

Infinity Entertainment

Creative Custom Cardboxes

Chris Jorda Photography

Lela New York

Poppies and Posies

...and many others!

Congratulations to these awesome friends and to all of the other amazing people who received this award. We are truly honored to be in such great company.

Real Wedding: Tamara & Jorge

This weekend I had the pleasure of coordinating a wedding for Tamara & Jorge at The Estate at Florentine Gardens. It was a picture perfect day orchestrated be the top wedding professionals in each category across the board.

Cast of Characters

Hair: Michelle Lo Conte, I Do Hair & Makeup
Makeup: Jillyan Scarpa, Skin Bar & Paint
Flowers: Nathan Avenue Flowers & Gifts
Photographer: Jose Reyes Photography
DJ: Sal Travis Entertainment
Church: St. Mary's Parish, Nutley
Reception: Florentine Gardens

This wrap up video was created by Reel Moments and played at the end of the reception. I got a sneak peak into the control room to see where all of the magic happens and it's truly impressive. Before the event was even over, I got a copy of the DVD to bring home with me...truly some top-notch service. Check it out:

Tamara & Jorge 9-19-2009 from Eric Model on Vimeo.

Special thanks to everyone to made Tamara & Jorge's big day such a success. I look forward to working with you all again in the near future!

Congratulations to Tamara & Jorge. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your wedding, it was truly a special day. Have a great time in Hong Kong & Bali!