So Long Farewell......

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I woke up this morning to huge flakes of fluffy white snow drifting and dancing past my windows.

It was yet another day of school closings and unplowed streets causing delays for everyone in Connecticut.

But then the sun came out...

Cloudless bright blue skies as far as the eye could see and fresh clean white snow blanketing the ground.

It made me realize that for every goodbye there is a hello..

So as this may be a goodbye and the last True and Wesson post..

There are 2 new hellos...

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Now you honestly didn't think we could leave you without a little song and dance number...

ENJOY and THANK YOU for all your kind thoughts, words and support throughout the years!!

So Long, Farewell
The Sound of Music at MOVIECLIPS.com

A New Year and A New Blog and Website for True Event

In the studio

This past year was one I will always remember. We had such an incredible season with some of the most amazing clients. The pictures are a huge reminder of how lucky I am to live what I love!

With the start of 2011 comes some exciting changes for True Event! We have been working hard with (A)squared studio to redesign and launch a new website and blog and while we aren't ready to share it with you all yet (teasers coming soon), we are getting close!

Another exciting change is our small team continues to grow, I am so excited to have found Miss Abby Capalbo (a recent bride of ours, that instantly became an incredible friend, and partner) She has joined True Event full time as a senior coordinator/stylist and will be going down this incredible journey with me as we live passionately through design, pursue our dreams, and along the way always remember to make time in between the work... to laugh often, shop til we drop, taste lots of new and interesting wines and run til we cross the finish... oh and always remember to be TRUE. 2011 we are ready for you to be more memorable than 2010!

Until we get the new stylish site up and running, you can find what we are up to on our new (yet temporary) blog here. And don’t you know we are kicking this week off with some of our favorite weddings from 2010. Get ready for a good healthy daily dose of delightful details!

Friday Wine Tasting... Phantom

Wine of the Week
Phantom (Bogle Vineyards)
$15-20/bottle

I have always been a fan of Bogle Vineyards, especially their Cabernet Sauvignon, but their Phantom release has quickly become a new favorite. It is a blend of three unique varietals, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel and Mourvedre... definitely a winning combination!

Surrounded by over 2 ft of snow here in Connecticut this is the perfect wine for a Friday night in front of the fire.
Happy Friday Everyone! Cheers!

Tasting Notes:
Combines lush berry and fierce spice into a wine of complex character. Vivid essence of black pepper, dark fruit and juniper haunts the nose, while brighter flavors of blackberries and blueberries glance off the palate. From the shadows, toasty cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, subtly embracing the deeply luscious and succulent fruit to create a full-bodied, ruby rich wine. Captured in 1, 2 and 3 year old American oak barrels, this wine showcases the best these distinct varietals have to offer. Though the wine is remarkable now, age in the bottle will only integrate the three varietals more.

Wedding Wednesday: A Waterfront Wedding... Kate and Brad

Inspiration Board we designed for Kate and Brad

Gorgeous invitation suite designed by Chocolate Creative Design

The ladies of Jennie Fresa Beauty Library

Reception at the Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club

Collaboration:
Coordination: True Event
Photographer: Steve Depino
Florist: Hana Floral Design
Stationary: Chocolate Creative Design
Beauty: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Dress: White Dress by the Shore
Videography:The Light Mill
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited & Party Rental Ltd.
Tent Decor/Lighting: Ryan Designs
Photobooth: Photobooth Planet
Music: Hank Lane

Coffee Talk Monday..Date Night Accessory

uncommon goods (via)

This is such a fun idea. The perfect Valentine's gift for people that have a hard time disconnecting, like me! It actually blocks incoming calls and texts from coming in. Although I don't know how long I would be able to let my phone stay wrapped up.

Friday Wine Tasting... Arrington Vineyards

For New Years this year we hopped on a plane to Nashville! One of my absolute favorite cities! After visiting in May for Libby and Patrick's wedding I was hooked, and it was the perfect place to fly to ring in the new year. During the day on New Years Eve we visited Arrington Vineyards, the winery owned by Kix Brooks. I just love visiting wineries in different states!

Perched on a hill the vineyard is gorgeous, with a wrap around deck, and tons of picnic tables spread throughout the property to sit and enjoy their wines. Inside they invite you to a complimentary tasting of four of the wines in their impressive portfolio. I really enjoyed the Viognier and Chardonnay. But the Red Fox Red and KB308 were two favorites as well. And I can't forget to mention they have some really delicious fruit and dessert wines. I loved the Encore, a rich, sweet, port style desert wine. This is a must visit if you are in Nashville! Or if you are curious and want to have wines shipped visit their website. Happy Friday! Cheers!

Style Me Pretty's Best of 2010

For your viewing pleasure…we recommend reading this pretty mag in the full screen option

Abby & Andrew







Libby & Patrick




Yesterday Style Me Pretty launched their first ever E-glossy magazine featuring the top 20 weddings of the year from 2010. I can't even begin to express how, jump up and down, let me catch my breath, excited we were to have two of our weddings selected in the top 20. Considering there have been 4 weddings featured every day for over a year, totaling just over 1,000 weddings we are so honored and humbled. A huge thank you to all the readers for your comments, tweets, love and recognition. And an extra special Congratulations to the Style Me Pretty Team that continues to impress, inspire and amaze me and thousands of readers on a daily basis. This is such a beautiful magazine and collection of events from the year.

Coffee Talk Monday..A New Year and a New Workout Plan

Every January 1st people commit to a new list of resolutions, which somehow always at the top of is "going more frequently to the gym." And it becomes ridiculously crowded for a few months and what once was enjoyable becomes more frustrating than anything else. So I decided I am going to mix it up and commit to the Tracy Anderson Method.

I have been intrigued for a while by Tracey Anderson's method, and how she has helped to transform many celebrity bodies (Gwenyth Paltrow, Courtney Cox, Shakira, etc.) Her videos, and approach to exercise are fun! Mixing cardio dance routines and strength training, using repetitive movements and your own body weight she targets all the right muscles to achieve lean muscle. I am totally obsessed! The best part about her workouts are that you can take them with you on the road, into the gym or in the comfort of your own home (some space required, especially the dance videos)

For those of you interested in trying some of the routines before investing in the DVDs this is a great site with links to some of her routines. Happy New Year!

A Holiday Wish

Our holiday cards this year were designed with love by Paper Moss

Wishing you all Peace, Love, and Happiness this holiday season!! We are taking a couple of days off to enjoy the holidays with our families but will be back on Monday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Holiday Gift Guide Day 10 Running by Sarah True!!

Check out Miss True's Gift Guide on Running over at Glitter, Glue and Fireflies!!!

Only 2 more days left of the guide!!

Macs and Photography are tomorrow!!

LSW

Friday Wine Tasting... 2009 Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay

Wine of the Week
2009 Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay
$10.99 (Stew Leonard's Wine Shop)


This weekend is a big holiday party weekend and we are hosting two on Saturday! (I am still hoping Santa will send me a few elves to finish up the list today.)

One of the best places to get great deals on wines is Stew Leonard's and while I was there doing my shopping I decided to pick up a few favorites and to try a couple of new bottles for the weekend. This chardonnay by Toad Hollow is one of my all time favorites and the perfect wine for an afternoon cookie swap or evening cocktail party. Happy Friday Everyone! Cheers!

winemaker's notes:

There is no wood of any kind in this wine! No chips. No sawdust. No planks.
Disclaimer:
No trees were harmed in the making of this bright, clean, crisp and full-flavored Chardonnay.

This beautifully balanced Chardonnay has hints of mango, melon, mineral and incredible acidity. The nose is delicately perfumed with citrus and green apple. This Chardonnay is a treat for your senses with a mouth feel that is rich and creamy while still displaying crisp and clean flavors that we have come to expect from the Mendocino Chardonnay

The Best Gifts are the Ones you Give... A Connecticut Christmas

This past weekend Abby and I volunteered for "A Connecticut Christmas" with a bunch of super talented, amazing people (including Heather Colby, Carol Dahlke, Ann Nyberg and Anna Rubino, the four women behind this incredible event) to raise money for Tiffany Farms (A Connecticut dairy farm since 1841 suffered a barn fire in September and are in need of replacing all of the hay for the animals as well as the barn) and The Connecticut Food Bank. Together with over 50 vendors, (fresh produce, arts, ornaments, olive oil, clothes, toys, biscotti, soaps, desserts, coffee...) donating 15% of all sales to Tiffany Farm, we were able to raise 3 tons of food for the CT Food Bank and several thousands of dollars for Tiffany Farm. It was a day of coming together as a community, and truly a special day that reminded us all of the spirit of Christmas! For those unable to attend the event you can still make donations directly to Tiffany Farm and the Connecticut Food Bank. To me this is the best gift of all, the gift of giving!

Friday Wine Tasting... Pretty Red Cocktails

Tis the season for holiday parties and events and tonight we have our first holiday party to attend at our good friends' house. I am still trying to decide what I will wear but know exactly what I will be bringing for all of us to toast with, a pitcher of "Oprah's Pomegranate Martinis." Happy Weekend Everyone! Cheers!

Recipe: Oprah's Pomegranate Martini

• 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
• 2 ounces Absolute Citron vodka or white tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau liquor
• Cup of ice
• Splash of sparkling water (optional)
• Squeeze of lemon (optional)

Directions

Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses. Put pomegranate fruit into glass as garnish.

It's Christmas Time in the city... Union Square Market a must shop!

One of my absolute favorite things about the holidays in NYC are the winter markets that pop up throughout the city. Last night I had the chance to browse through 100's of vendor booths set up in Union Square, I could browse through there for hours (jewelry, hats, scarves, loose tea, ornaments, skin care, pottery, artisan chocolates, artwork, etc). I love how unique the gifts are and how talented the artisans are that set up shop for the holiday season. A few of my favorite vendors at the market I thought I would share with you all as you finish up your holiday shopping. Most of these vendors also sell online so if you can't make it into the city you can still shop.

Bailey Doesn't Bark- a contemporary home and life accessories™ company inspired by memories, dreams and nature, offers handmade tableware, home accents, jewelry and locally produced paper goods.

This was one of my favorites! A post card mug that you can customize the message on.

Wonder Warmers- Instantly activated reusable heat pads.

With the cold temps we have been having in the Northeast and after walking around in the city for a few days, these were a must buy! They are so warm and toasty, and last forever, you just have to reboil after you use!

Craftspring- handmade ornaments and gifts designed and handcrafted in workshops started and run by women entrepreneurs, using 100% natural, locally produced wool in Kyrgyzstan.

The most adorable, handmade ornaments!

Vivo- Dead Sea Salt
I was on my way out of the market when a woman from the corner booth got my attention and convinced me to try this sea salt while rubbing it between my two hands, rinsing it off with warm water. As I did I was not convinced that this would be any different than other sea salts I have tried or body sugar, but this was unbelievable. My hands were silky smooth and so soft. I couldn't resist. This is a luxury gift for someone that deserves a little pampering.

The Posh Princess... Local Gifting

Handmade custom bows

"True Event" Line

One of the littlest shoppers, I want her tutu!

A close friend of mine recently launched a business, The Posh Princess, that I just had to share with all of you this holiday season. In keeping with my holiday shopping goal of trying to support local vendors this is a lady you will want to meet. Her handmade custom bows, barrettes, hair accessories and ribbons are super fabulous! And because I love everything girly, having to do with accessories, ribbons and bows I had the hardest time deciding which ones to get for the little girls in my life. There were so many to choose from including a line that she dedicated to True Event with lots of yellow, black and white bows. I have to be honest I almost bought one for myself. In addition to the in stock bows you can also custom order bows to match any outfit!

For more information and ordering you can contact Jennifer Raccio, carbeez@aol.com.