After "YES," Before "I DO" and Everything In Between

At the close of summer, another of our lovely couples, Lorraine and Alim, tied the knot at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury, New York.  I first met the bride during an appearance of mine on The Wendy Williams Show  seven years ago.  She was a producer on that show at the time, but is now Vice President of Programming for True Entertainment and Executive Producer of Bravo's hit " The Real Housewives of Atlanta ."  When she became engaged and called me to help plan her wedding, I was beyond thrilled ... and the rest in history. Lorraine and Alim are both proud New Yorkers, so much of their wedding's design stemmed from that.  We designed and executed an extravagantly beautiful affair where hues of purple and grey took center stage.  The venue's lush, outdoor garden was chosen for the ceremony, which featured a wooden pergola draped in flowing fabric and fresh flowers.  A live jazz duo provided romantic accompaniment, as the bride walked down the aisle to Ch...

It’s been a while since we've shared one of our couple’s engagement photos, but once these were revealed I knew I wouldn't be able to resist.  The bride, Executive Producer of Real Housewives of Atlanta , and the groom, a successful real estate investor, are both proud "New Yorkers" so they held the photo shoot in none other than Central Park with Boschelli Photography .  They chose a gorgeous Spring day and literally took a walk through the park! We've  been working with this beautiful couple  for several months … planning, preparing and anxiously anticipating their September nuptials, taking place in Long Island.  So far it’s  poignantly  clear this event will be absolutely fabulous!  I’m truly excited for them both, so stay tuned. Enjoy ...

Today we're pleased to share a few photos from our A Beautiful Forever clients' engagement shoot, courtesy of Rashad Pleasant Photography . This sweet couple and I began working together last summer, planning and preparing for their wedding taking place this September.  For engagement photos, they chose to go back to where they first met as students, Delaware State University, and of course captured some really candid shots. These two can't wait to be married and our team is just as excited for the wedding, which is shaping up to be fabulous! Enjoy ...

This Saturday, our Bright Artistry couple is tying the knot and for the first time we've decided to bring all of you behind the scenes (via Instagram , that is) as we execute this extraordinary wedding in suburban New Jersey. Follow THE BRIDAL PARTY on Instagram for a first-hand look at our teams in action, as we celebrate Lisa & Dave's nuptials on September 21st.  Saturday's going to be a perfect day for a wedding!  ♥   - - - - - - - - - - by Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY LLC

Every now and then we get to share a few of our client's engagement photos ... and today's one of those days!  Here's a look at our Bright Artistry couple's engagement photoshoot, courtesy of 3 Photographers . This adorable couple and I started working together last month, preparing for their wedding taking place late September.  And just this weekend, the following really candid and fun shots were captured in the Brooklyn NY neighborhood called DUMBO (an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass).  Enjoy ...   P.S.  Just in case you missed them, go see past engagement shoots we previously shared: Engaged & Excited (2011) Engaged & Elated (2011) Engaged & Ecstatic (2012) - - - - - - - - - - by Rashana Anderson Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY LLC