Hey Mr. DJ!

There are so many elements that are taken into consideration when planning an event or glorious Martha's Vineyard wedding.  Each talented professional surely thinks that their expertise is what makes it or breaks it and you know what?  They are all right.  What's a wedding without timeless pictures taken by a photographer that makes you shine?  Or flowers from that floral stylist-extraordinaire that adorn the table, and are hanging over the arbor....or that single bud sitting beautifully in your hair?  Every detail is important and may surely be noticed if its missing or simply forgotten.  But how about the music?  Music moves the soul and the soul moves those two left soles too, and everyone remembers that!

Hey Mr. DJ...yeah I'm talking to you!  Thank you for keeping the party going.  Thank you for entertaining our guests.  Thank you for setting the mood and playing some oldies to help us remember the good ol' days.  Our guests are surely raving all about you. Their clothes are soaking wet from sweat, their feet are hurting from those high heels or maybe their feet are a little crusty because those heels didn't stand a chance and they went barefoot all night long.

 DJ's DC Rose and Smooth B of R&B Entertainment know how to keep that music going.  Playing to any and every crowd.....every age group and genre and two handsome fellas who know how to work a crowd, you can't go wrong hiring these guys for your next big bash!

Good times unlimited, that's what you want at your Martha's Vineyard wedding right?  Yup.  Dave Solimine and Good Times Unlimited, Inc. know how it's done!  And look at that smile, how can you resist that?  Need a little uplighting while you're at it?  Check that off your list and give them a call asap!

When was the last time you saw this at a party?  Good Times Unlimited made this happen....hey, this could be you! (smile)

The Art of Flower Making!

Tonight I attended a fabulous collaboration of an event at Juliska in Vineyard Haven, who teamed up with the cool gals at MV Florist...showing us their fancy tips and tricks of flower arranging.  If you're not familiar with Juliska on Martha's Vineyard, you should definitely become acquainted!  Their fancy tableware will have you ooohing and aaahhing all day long.  They are a beautiful store for a bridal registry and they were a fantastic host for this event.  My Wedding Studio gals, Marisa and Jessica, also attended the event with me and we had an absolute blast!

Our first demo used lots of beautiful roses...in this gorgeous white Juliska vase.

The middle arrangement was beautifully and simply done....in a classic and clear Juliska vase.

Some Tips We Learned Tonight (thank you Marisa for taking notes!):

*Arrangement's height should coincide with the container's height

*Use straight stems in the center and let the bent ones flow over the sides

*Start the arrangement with green filler, so that it can hold all the flowers in place

*Remember to turn the vase as you arrange and to look at the floral arrangement from a seated position if its for a table top

 

 

Our fabulous Juliska and MV Florist hosts, thank you for a great evening!

We had some time to browse after the demo and before we made our own flower arrangements...love this crystal gem and the decorative flags, just screamed Olympics!

I'm a sucker for books....especially when they have "Sweet" and "Cake" in the titles!

Welcome to Martha's Vineyard.

Okay, listen to me closely!!!  You need to pick up one of these numbers at MV Florist's retail shop in Edgartown immediately!  Well, at least during store hours of course!  This little jar contains candied hibiscus flowers, that are delicious!  They served them to us in the bottom of a champagne glass...poured the champagne over it and it was gorgeous!  Gave the champagne a pink tint, added a little sweetness and it was elegant and delish'!  For only $8, you need to go stock up and then have your friends over for a glass.

Get very familiar with these friendly faces!  My staff of two...and event professionals in their own right, I'd be lost and overwhelmed without them!  Jessica Barker on the left and Marisa Walsh on the right....are now seasoned florists!(Well, almost!)

 

 

 

 

This was my very own flower arranging creation and I love it!  I may be an amateur, but it sure looked good to me!

 Good times on the Vineyard....A great time for Martha's Vineyard Wedding Studio gals.

Pink and Green Party!

When I think of some of my favorite color combinations, pink and green is definitely a favorite. My daughter just turned four, so I turned her pretty in pink Hello Kitty party, into a pink and green soiree!  With lots of family in town, I made a full buffet of yummy goodness and topped it off with strawberry filled and cookie dough cupcakes.  We had a pink and green party blast!

Birthday girl playing with her new doll!

Hello Kitty and Pink and Green really are a great match....

I try not to drink my calories (because I like to eat them) but I love Izzes!

Pink Polka Dot Love....

A pink party without pink lemonade?  I think not!  It's Crystal Light....sssshhh.

So easy and so cute...love the personalized water bottles...

Pink strawberry filled cupcakes and the big hit was the cookie dough cupcakes!

Green lanterns from Ikea!

And to top it off.....for the adults, I made Sangria.  Oh and that's a rum cake to the right. Keeps the parents happy while those munchkins play and run around until they drop!

Dinner At The Grill On Main...

Last night I attended a wonderful private party dinner at The Grill On Main in Edgartown, MA.  I've had the pleasure of eating there a few times before and I knew it wouldn't disappoint.  I always get the pan seared duck, but it wasn't on the private party's menu.  So, I chose the pork chop with a raspberry glaze that came with their delicious and infamous scalloped cheesy potatoes.  It was also served with a nice side of turnip and carrots.  It was wonderful!

 

 Then I washed it down with a little (okay, maybe a lot) of white wine.

AND...I won a $25 gift certificate for Sharky's Cantina with this winning raffle ticket!  Awesome.

And last but not least, I wrapped a great night up with this warm chocolate bread pudding.  Fantastic!

Year Of The Dragon "Fortune Cookies"

It's official, I'm now Peter Callahan's biggest fan.  These Spicy Chicken "fortune cookies" look to die for!  I adore the presentation of course, but most importantly....how can I make them myself?  Oh Peter dear, I am on a new quest to figure that one out.  Meanwhile I'll order a batch from you and crack open a bottle of wine to wash it down with.  Are you celebrating the Chinese New Year?  This might just be the way to ring it in....

Oh and here's the New York Times article talking about these wonderful treats! Yummy.

Keegan Hobson, We Welcome You...

"A picture says a thousand words".  Aaaah, we've heard this many times.

"You don't take a photograph, you ask quietly to borrow it." Author Unknown, but he/she knows who they are.

"Every portrait that is painted with feeling, is the portrait of the artist, not that of the sitter". Oscar Wilde

Art galleries are little gems spread throughout our paths, each hoping we'll stop for a conversation.  Not every one will call or speak out to us, but when we find one that does, it's hard to detach ourselves or to never think of them again.  And if we are lucky enough to own one of the little gems that speaks to us, to hang one up on our wall or give as a gift....we've captured something special.  I'd like to introduce you to Keegan Hobson Photography.  A Martha's Vineyard Wedding and Event Photographer, originally from Falmouth, Mass and traveling from his base in Boston to provide us with these little gems....and he's quite the find himself.

While I welcome and introduce you to Keegan, I'd like to make a small note.  Keegan and I share a love for quality and beautiful stationary....In addition, we are both quite fond of the same business colors we use... AQUA of course!  When you request Keegan's information, whether through Martha's Vineyard Wedding Studio or through his website, he makes a heck of a first impression.  There's no doubt in my mind, you will be impressed from the first exchange in business cards and stationary, through the finished album full of life-long memories he's created for you.  

Enjoy some of his latest work here, a beautiful Falmouth wedding that also included the Vineyard's own/also Studio Member- R&B Entertainment...who provided the DJ and MC services.

Classic Beach Shot...done perfectly.

The beautiful and happy bride and groom.

A timeless photo of the groomsmen...

Father/Daughter dance...

The Dress...

I saved the best for last!  Good Times!

Martha's Vineyard Wedding Studio welcomes you Keegan!

You can find more of Keegan's work on his website at www.keeganhobson.com.

Expecting the Unexpected...

The stories that pictures can tell!

A fabulous photographer captures our emotions and memories, our most treasured moments.  Whether it's a Martha's Vineyard wedding, anniversary, family reunion or family picture; a great photographer helps us remember these moments even when our memories sometimes fail us.

Lisa Brown-Langley of L.A. Brown Photography is not only a Martha's Vineyard photographer of amazing talents, but she's someone you'll want to call your friend.  When you entrust Lisa with these precious moments of your life, she is sure to tell your story in ways you'll always cherish.  When you're thinking about who you should call to capture the expected and unexpected, be sure to give Lisa a call.

Lisa explains being in the moment:  "My premise is be prepared for the unexpected. In a shoot there is the usual and then there is the unusual. I am an athletic old school shooter; I shoot in the moment and I expect the unexpected. I do not make the photograph on the computer after the event.  I am compelled to shoot in the moment and really capture a simple truth that leaves a lasting impression."

You can check out more of Lisa' work on her website at www.labphoto.com .

Soiree Girl...

It's almost Fall, my favorite time of year!  The air is crisp, I break out my favorite sweaters and high heeled boots, while planning a trip to go apple picking!  Not to mention dusting off my favorite recipes from last year and delicately ripping out new ones from my favorite cooking magazines.  Fall, and the holiday season that follows... is a time for comfort, getting together with friends and family and certainly my favorite time of year for entertaining and throwing dinner parties!

There couldn't be a better time than now to introduce you to the Martha's Vineyard Wedding Studio's newest face, our Soiree Girl.  Designed by our favorite graphic designer, Patti at Easton Place Designs- She is the face of our events focus, "Soiree on Martha's Vineyard". Soiree Girl, like our Sassy Bride, will adorn almost everything you can get your hands on.  As we create our online store, let us know what type of clothing, accessories and stationary that you'd like to see them on!!

Soiree on Martha's Vineyard...or anywhere you'd like!

She's confident, she's a great cook and she's the hostess with the mostess.  Her dinner parties are elegant and delicious and you'll never want to decline an invitation to one of her soirees.  She's a Vineyard gal who never losing sight of her glass of wine, with her favorite blue Martha's Vineyard charm.  Will you be on her next dinner guest list?