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Garden Delight
It must be the cold winter weather today, but right now I am loving all the relaxed and 'loved up' weddings coming our way...there is something really delightful about a wedding where the most beautiful detail of the day is the couples' genuine happiness. I think I am drawn to these relaxed weddings now because of the years I had of setting up lavish weddings with all the trimmings. It's a bit like the way I just love a bundle of anemones picked from my garden in an old jar, but I can't stand 'OTT' arranged flowers in my house! The very talented photographer Lucy Leonardi sent me a few pics from Kate and Daniel's garden wedding with some fantastic DIY ideas. I love Lucy's style and sense of fun when she shoots weddings - I am sure this will bring a little sunshine to your day as it did to mine.
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Stunning Quilling
I absolutely love this beautiful marriage certificate found via Design*Sponge. The calligraphy is by Carole Foster and the stunning quilling was made by Ann Martin. It's certainly worthy of a beautiful frame to cherish for ever.
Update: Wedding Library Designs Win Three ISES Awards!
We're proud to announce that we won! The Annual Big Apple Awards, produced by ISES, the (International Special Events Society) honored us with beautiful Simon Pearce crystal apples for Best Overall Design/Decor; Best Social Event and Best Table Top Design for 2010. Fun, fun! We're going to share images from our nominated events soon.
Wedding Library Bridesmaids
We are proud to announce that Wedding Library Bridesmaids have entered the digital age! We've been busily, painstakingly, putting each of our dresses on line for easy reference and even for purchase! This is huge, because as we've discovered, we're the first to put these collections on line as a cohesive web destination. Little by little they'll all be there, but for now, check out the site. If you decide to purchase via the Internet, we'll even give you a 15% discount as a special gift for trying it out. (Until September 1).
If you want to share the url: it's www.theweddinglibrarystore.comWe're Wild About Chelsea's Wedding
We're so excited to have been quoted on NBC's Today Show today and CBS News, speaking about Chelsea Clinton's wedding -- check it out!
It all started with an interview for ABC where we were asked to speculate on the cost of putting on a wedding of this scale and magnitude. Time will tell if our estimates are correct!
ABC News
Chelsea Clinton Wedding Price Tag: $2 Million
Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky Wedding Is Unlike Anything Rhinebeck Has Ever Seen
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ
July 22, 2010—
It's turning out to be one of the hottest weddings of the season, and probably one of the most expensive.
When Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky tie the knot on July 31 they will be surrounded by friends, family and an A-list of celebrities that is likely to include more than one world leader. Hey, Dad's a former president and Mom's the current Secretary of State, after all.
Details of the wedding are slowly leaking out -- it's presumed to be in the small upstate New York village of Rhinebeck -- and it doesn't appear to disappoint. While nobody but the Clintons knows the exact price, it's shaping up to be a costly affair: the total price tag could easily reach $2 million.
When Jenna Bush got married two years ago at the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas, planners estimated it only cost $100,000 for the "down-home" celebration.
To get a better sense of exactly how much it will cost, ABC News reached out to one of the nation's top wedding planners, Claudia Hanlin, founder and partner in The Wedding Library. Hanlin, whose firm is the largest in New York, is the person the CEOs of major companies and the heads of hedge funds call when they get married.
She also happens to know Bryan Rafanelli, the head of Rafanelli Events and Clinton's wedding planner -- though friendships only go so far and Hanlin swears not to have any inside information about this top-secret event.
"My assumption is that what they want is going to be a lovely, traditional wedding," Hanlin said. That will actually keep the cost down, a bit. Don't expect exotic animals flown in or fireworks here as a grand finale.
Vendors may discount their services because of all the free publicity they will get from this event, but that is doubtful given the extra stress and work involved in this complicated wedding.
"Having to do everything in secrecy is a lot harder," Hanlin said. "Not telling your staff what time to show up but having them on call, that adds a lot of stress and difficulty to the event."
Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky Wedding
So without further delay, here is a breakdown of what it costs to put on a wedding for a former president's only child.
Reception Space: $125,000 to $200,000 -- Clinton and Mezvinsky are reported to be getting married at the Astor Courts, a sprawling mansion designed by Stanford White in 1902 for John Jacob Astor IV. It's a private home owned by Clinton donors Kathleen Hammer and Arthur Seelbinder. It also happens to be on the market for $12 million.
Hanlin said the owners will need to do post-wedding cleaning and repairs, and had to take the house off the market for at least three days but probably a week or more. That doesn't come cheap. Then again, having the Clinton wedding at your home might add a bit to the value. And since the owners are already big donors, why not let the family use the house for free?
Catering: $750,000 -- The wedding is said to being catered by Blue Ribbon Restaurants, St. Regis and Olivier Cheng Catering and Events. One might be doing the cocktail hour, one the main meal and another late night snacks. Hanlin said each would charge around $500 per person, given that they will have to share a kitchen and coordinate with two other caters. Plus, there is the remote nature of the location. With 500 rumored guests at $1,500 each, that's one expensive meal.
Flowers: $250,000 -- Hanlin knows one of the vendors who worked on the engagement party for the Clintons.
"My sort of insider information from her is that they're not extravagant as a family," she said. "They're not wanting a lavish, over-the-top floral design."
That's good news for the accountants. Jeff Leatham, artistic director of the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, is said to be doing the arrangements. Hanlin said $175,000 to $500,000 could easily be spent on flowers for a wedding like this. Her guess: closer to $250,000 given the family's tastes.
Planning a Presidential Wedding
Music: $40,000 -- Jimmy Vali is said to be handling the music. Hanlin works with him frequently and said Vali would normally charge $28,000 for a wedding like this. But he might be pulling out all the stops for the Clintons.
"Maybe Bill will get up there and play the sax," she said.
That's going to require extra rehearsals. The size of the affair will also call for more elaborate staging.
Wedding Dress: $15,000 -- The dress could be anywhere from $5,000 up to $25,000. Hamlin pegs Clinton in the $15,000 range.
Photography: $35,000 -- The Clintons need to hire somebody who "will be ironclad and discrete," Hanlin said. Nobody wants embarrassing shots sold to the tabloids.
"They need to feel that everything is going to be private," she said.
Such photographers cost $25,000 plus $10,000 for a second person, which becomes necessary when you have more than 200 guests.
Video: $25,000 -- For a woman who has grown up in the national spotlight, it's probably a given that her wedding will also be captured on video. This is not a family that has shied away from the cameras.
Lighting: $75,000 to $100,000 -- The perimeter of the estate needs to be illuminated along with each of the estimated 50 tables inside for the guests.
Hair and Makeup: $20,000 -- The members of the bridal party need to look their best.
Invitations: $40,000 to $50,000 --"I would guess that they would go with a very nice, classic invitation," Hanlin said. That means $40,000 to $50,000 for the invitation, menu card, details about security, calligraphy, programs and postage.
Clinton Wedding Takes Over Rhinebeck
Party Planner: $175,000 -- Hanlin said she didn't know how much Rafanelli would charge for this event. Hanlin would charge $75,000 to $125,000 for a normal, upscale wedding. For something like the Clinton wedding, with its massive issues of privacy and security she said the price would be between $125,000 and $225,000, probably right at the $175,000 mark.
"When you have an A-list guest list of people from around the world who all have different needs, as the planner you need to know what they want," Hanlin said. "A guest list where every single guest is a VIP in their own right is a challenge."
Rehearsal Dinner: $250,000 -- Owner Josh Kroner, owner of the local Terrapin Restaurant is said to be catering the rehearsal dinner at the Grasmere farm estate on the edge of town. Hanlin said it could cost $1,000 a head for each of the 200 guests to cater the meal, and probably another $50,000 for simple flowers and decor.
Security: $30,000 -- This is a tricky one. The Secret Service will be providing its normal protection for the Clintons and yes, you the taxpayers will be covering that but there might be additional private security needed for the A-list guests. (President Obama, if he comes, will presumably also be bringing his own taxpayer-covered security detail.) Hanlin said private security for a typical celebrity wedding runs about $30,000.
Miscellaneous: $50,000 Add another $10,000 for valet parking, $8,000 to $10,000 for the wedding cake, $5,000 for welcome gifts, another $17,500 for favors at the end of the night and a few extra thousand for those unexpected last-second items that you never thought about.
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It all started with an interview for ABC where we were asked to speculate on the cost of putting on a wedding of this scale and magnitude. Time will tell if our estimates are correct!
ABC News
Chelsea Clinton Wedding Price Tag: $2 Million
Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky Wedding Is Unlike Anything Rhinebeck Has Ever Seen
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ
July 22, 2010—
It's turning out to be one of the hottest weddings of the season, and probably one of the most expensive.
When Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky tie the knot on July 31 they will be surrounded by friends, family and an A-list of celebrities that is likely to include more than one world leader. Hey, Dad's a former president and Mom's the current Secretary of State, after all.
Details of the wedding are slowly leaking out -- it's presumed to be in the small upstate New York village of Rhinebeck -- and it doesn't appear to disappoint. While nobody but the Clintons knows the exact price, it's shaping up to be a costly affair: the total price tag could easily reach $2 million.
When Jenna Bush got married two years ago at the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas, planners estimated it only cost $100,000 for the "down-home" celebration.
To get a better sense of exactly how much it will cost, ABC News reached out to one of the nation's top wedding planners, Claudia Hanlin, founder and partner in The Wedding Library. Hanlin, whose firm is the largest in New York, is the person the CEOs of major companies and the heads of hedge funds call when they get married.
She also happens to know Bryan Rafanelli, the head of Rafanelli Events and Clinton's wedding planner -- though friendships only go so far and Hanlin swears not to have any inside information about this top-secret event.
"My assumption is that what they want is going to be a lovely, traditional wedding," Hanlin said. That will actually keep the cost down, a bit. Don't expect exotic animals flown in or fireworks here as a grand finale.
Vendors may discount their services because of all the free publicity they will get from this event, but that is doubtful given the extra stress and work involved in this complicated wedding.
"Having to do everything in secrecy is a lot harder," Hanlin said. "Not telling your staff what time to show up but having them on call, that adds a lot of stress and difficulty to the event."
Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky Wedding
So without further delay, here is a breakdown of what it costs to put on a wedding for a former president's only child.
Reception Space: $125,000 to $200,000 -- Clinton and Mezvinsky are reported to be getting married at the Astor Courts, a sprawling mansion designed by Stanford White in 1902 for John Jacob Astor IV. It's a private home owned by Clinton donors Kathleen Hammer and Arthur Seelbinder. It also happens to be on the market for $12 million.
Hanlin said the owners will need to do post-wedding cleaning and repairs, and had to take the house off the market for at least three days but probably a week or more. That doesn't come cheap. Then again, having the Clinton wedding at your home might add a bit to the value. And since the owners are already big donors, why not let the family use the house for free?
Catering: $750,000 -- The wedding is said to being catered by Blue Ribbon Restaurants, St. Regis and Olivier Cheng Catering and Events. One might be doing the cocktail hour, one the main meal and another late night snacks. Hanlin said each would charge around $500 per person, given that they will have to share a kitchen and coordinate with two other caters. Plus, there is the remote nature of the location. With 500 rumored guests at $1,500 each, that's one expensive meal.
Flowers: $250,000 -- Hanlin knows one of the vendors who worked on the engagement party for the Clintons.
"My sort of insider information from her is that they're not extravagant as a family," she said. "They're not wanting a lavish, over-the-top floral design."
That's good news for the accountants. Jeff Leatham, artistic director of the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, is said to be doing the arrangements. Hanlin said $175,000 to $500,000 could easily be spent on flowers for a wedding like this. Her guess: closer to $250,000 given the family's tastes.
Planning a Presidential Wedding
Music: $40,000 -- Jimmy Vali is said to be handling the music. Hanlin works with him frequently and said Vali would normally charge $28,000 for a wedding like this. But he might be pulling out all the stops for the Clintons.
"Maybe Bill will get up there and play the sax," she said.
That's going to require extra rehearsals. The size of the affair will also call for more elaborate staging.
Wedding Dress: $15,000 -- The dress could be anywhere from $5,000 up to $25,000. Hamlin pegs Clinton in the $15,000 range.
Photography: $35,000 -- The Clintons need to hire somebody who "will be ironclad and discrete," Hanlin said. Nobody wants embarrassing shots sold to the tabloids.
"They need to feel that everything is going to be private," she said.
Such photographers cost $25,000 plus $10,000 for a second person, which becomes necessary when you have more than 200 guests.
Video: $25,000 -- For a woman who has grown up in the national spotlight, it's probably a given that her wedding will also be captured on video. This is not a family that has shied away from the cameras.
Lighting: $75,000 to $100,000 -- The perimeter of the estate needs to be illuminated along with each of the estimated 50 tables inside for the guests.
Hair and Makeup: $20,000 -- The members of the bridal party need to look their best.
Invitations: $40,000 to $50,000 --"I would guess that they would go with a very nice, classic invitation," Hanlin said. That means $40,000 to $50,000 for the invitation, menu card, details about security, calligraphy, programs and postage.
Clinton Wedding Takes Over Rhinebeck
Party Planner: $175,000 -- Hanlin said she didn't know how much Rafanelli would charge for this event. Hanlin would charge $75,000 to $125,000 for a normal, upscale wedding. For something like the Clinton wedding, with its massive issues of privacy and security she said the price would be between $125,000 and $225,000, probably right at the $175,000 mark.
"When you have an A-list guest list of people from around the world who all have different needs, as the planner you need to know what they want," Hanlin said. "A guest list where every single guest is a VIP in their own right is a challenge."
Rehearsal Dinner: $250,000 -- Owner Josh Kroner, owner of the local Terrapin Restaurant is said to be catering the rehearsal dinner at the Grasmere farm estate on the edge of town. Hanlin said it could cost $1,000 a head for each of the 200 guests to cater the meal, and probably another $50,000 for simple flowers and decor.
Security: $30,000 -- This is a tricky one. The Secret Service will be providing its normal protection for the Clintons and yes, you the taxpayers will be covering that but there might be additional private security needed for the A-list guests. (President Obama, if he comes, will presumably also be bringing his own taxpayer-covered security detail.) Hanlin said private security for a typical celebrity wedding runs about $30,000.
Miscellaneous: $50,000 Add another $10,000 for valet parking, $8,000 to $10,000 for the wedding cake, $5,000 for welcome gifts, another $17,500 for favors at the end of the night and a few extra thousand for those unexpected last-second items that you never thought about.
Copyright © 2010 ABC News Internet Ventures
Pretty Simple
I have seen some amazing weddings come past my desk while we have been working on our spring issue! Here is one I really wanted to share with you - Rowena and Chris had a beautiful and relaxed wedding...I just love their unique bouquets. Those who know me will know that flowers are my 'thing' and I have to say these bouquets by Lotus Flowers caught my eye. There is quite an art in making flowers seem relaxed and loosely arranged and when done well there is nothing more perfect than an imperfect bouquet. Of course credit where credit is due, the whole day was captured perfectly by the very talented Karalee from Angelsmith Photography.
Rowena looked perfect in her Lisa Ho dress.
Rowena and Chris had the sweetest Cake Stories cake.
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Rowena looked perfect in her Lisa Ho dress.
Rowena and Chris had the sweetest Cake Stories cake.
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Little Bow Peep
A clutch this pretty would make such a statement. Bow's are a hot ticket right now. Valentino certainly knows a thing or two about statement pieces. Imagine this with a cute pair of red pumps. I'm in love! Available online at www.net-a-porter.com
Bow satin clutch £391
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Bow satin clutch £391
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Sale Ahead
If there's one bridal sale you do not want to miss it's Lisa Gowing's biggest ever clearance sale. On July 30th & 31st you'll have the opportunity to take your pick from over 30 gowns reduced by 50%. There will even be styles available from Lisa's current Gatsby demi-couture collection. The gowns will start from $945 and range in size from 8 - 12. Drawing inspiration from the decadence of the roaring 20’s, the Gatsby collection celebrates the riches and glamour of this era. Buttery liquid and glowing ivory silks, bead encrusted vintage laces and rich platinum and crystal embellishments feature in this collection of gowns and headpieces. Accessories will also be on sale including veils, vintage inspired jewellery, stoles and faux furs up to 50% off. Lisa and her team of trainied bridal conslutants will be on hand to help you select designs from the collection to try and purchase. The gowns on sale will not be samples. Please register to confirm your attendance at the Lisa Gowing clearance sale by emailing studio@lisagowing.com or calling 02 9327 6332. Lisa's studio is located at 6/212 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff, Sydney. Visit www.lisagowing.com for all the details.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Home Made
Who doesn't love a home-made biscuit? I found these fantastic Suck.UK site thanks to Jocundist . What a great way to personalise cookies for a dessert bar or as a cute favour.
£10 + shipping although there is an Australian email address – enquiries@until.com.au – so they may well be available here too!
Posted by Jane Cameron
£10 + shipping although there is an Australian email address – enquiries@until.com.au – so they may well be available here too!
Posted by Jane Cameron
The Best Bows
A big thank you to Emma from The Hen's Nest who let us in on the gorgeous Twilili, a new ribbon company who are soon to launch their range and their website. Their sister company Bubblefish are promoting them as 'luxurious personalised ribbon design'. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see their products. Guess we'll all have to be patient!
Posted by Jane Cameron
Posted by Jane Cameron
Elise Kapeller
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Here are some gorgeous shots from the lovely Elise Kapeller. Elise who is based in Melbourne creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere to help show you off at your best. Be sure to check out Elise's website for more images.
Judi and Luke
Julia and Sam who featured in Issue 15
Posted by Emma Henderson
Here are some gorgeous shots from the lovely Elise Kapeller. Elise who is based in Melbourne creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere to help show you off at your best. Be sure to check out Elise's website for more images.
Judi and Luke
Julia and Sam who featured in Issue 15
Posted by Emma Henderson
Necklace Heaven
It's true, I am in love, in love with Elva Fields. I've blogged before and no doubt I'll blog again. Her pieces... well, I'm lost for words. If jewellery is your thing then one of her beautiful pieces would make a simply perfect accent to your look. I can imagine choosing the gown to go with the necklace rather than choosing the necklace to go with the gown. Each handmade piece features vintage elements wich makes them eco-friendly and super unique. They're truly pieces of art. Many of the pieces are one off and over 40 new pieces have been popped on her website for summer as of today so if you don't want to miss out get in quick. Once they're gone they're gone. Visit shop.elvafields.com for range details.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Paper Petals
How sweet are these Blom Paper Flowers from Upon a Fold? As they suggest these sweet little blooms can be used to decorate gifts and they would make a great alternative tablecentre. AUD $19.95 + postage for a set of 15 flowers, florist wire and gift tags.
Allow plenty of time to visit this lovely site – it is one of my absolute favourites and a fantastic resource for paper goods.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Allow plenty of time to visit this lovely site – it is one of my absolute favourites and a fantastic resource for paper goods.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Swanky Stationery
If you're looking for something a little bit different in relation to your wedding stationery Engraving Plus could be perfect for you. Specialising in unique custom invitation and stationery pieces made from acrylic, timber and card every little detail is considered. The lovely Natalie sent me across some pictures of their Snowy Winter Branches invitation, which is a custom designed, frosted acrylic A6 invitation. Featuring rock maple timber inlayed branches and Swarovski crystal snow embellishments bedded on a mocha ripple backing card, the suite is wrapped in natural mulberry tissue with a thick ivory satin ribbon and frosted snowflake cut ornament. A perfect save-the-date reminder! Packaged in an invitation box, custom covered and lined in natural mulberry tissue and addressed with a timber label it'd make quite the surprise to receive one of these in your letterbox. If you'd like to find out more visit www.engravingplus.com.au.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Posted by Emilie Harrison
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