Roses are Red Violets are Blue... Valentine's Day Soiree at Chamard Vineyards

Chamard Vineyards at Sunset, Interior lighting by Power Posse Productions

Tasting Room at Chamard Vineyards

True Event Table, Plan your Valentine's Date
Custom Wine Labels, Chocolate Creative Design

Loukoum on the accordion, Flowers by Hana Floral, Photobooth Props by Anna Sawin

Aphrodisiac Foods, Oyster Shooters by Gourmet Galley

Hana Floral Design

Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Lips and Lashes

Beneath the Gown Lingerie

Beneath the Gown

White Dress by the Shore, featuring Ann Barge Collection

Runway Show, Beneath the Gown and White Dress by the Shore (me on the mic, Emcee Sarah True)

* Above Photos by Anna Sawin Photography*

Runway Fashion (images by JAG Stuidos)
Tank Room of Chamard Vineyards
Miss Adrienne (True Event) designed the runway with hand drawn chalk hearts, fabulous!Every Girl Deserves to wear a Pink Tutu...
Me and My Pink Tutu (Josie Jolon, Beneath the Gown sewed the one of a kind creation for me)Ladies of Wedding Row (Beneath the Gown, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, The White Dress by the Shore, True Event (missing from picture Stonington Paperie & Design)

Group Photo, Jag Studios behind the lens

*Runway Special Thanks to Power Posse Productions for all of the sound and lighting, Hana Floral Design and Jennie Fresa Beauty Library*

Photobooth (Anna Sawin Photography)
Anna Sawin and Miss Wesson
Ladies of Given Chocolate
Miss Jennie, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Hana Floral Design, Tiffany and Yumiko
Having fun in the photobooth... True and Wesson and Miss Adrienne
Bridget Riordan and daughter Georgia (Chamard Vineyard)
Runway Models
October Bride and Groom, Caroline and Lex
Erica Coppel and her adorable belly, Adeline and Grace Photography
Erica Tannen, The E-List and her hubbie
Erica (Jonathan Edwards Winery) and Mike Cyr (Buzz Media)
Nicole Frechette and her sis!
Anna Sawin and Miss Wesson rockin the red shoes!
Alicia Trotta, Chica Guapa Image Consulting
Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore and her hubbie

This past weekend at Chamard Vineyards we hosted a Valentines Soiree that was romantic, whimsical, fun and super sexy! We brought together some of our dearest, most talented friends in the industry to help us throw an incredible party, all in the spirit of one of my favorite holidays, Valentines Day! After the event Cafe Routier (one of my absolute favorites) hosted the after party and designed a special Valentine's Day cocktail for the brides in attendance. It was the perfect way to end an incredible night, amazing food and festive cocktails.

Collaboration:

TRUE EVENT Design Your Perfect Valentines Date

CHAMARD VINEYARDS Wine Tasting

CHOCOLATE CREATIVE DESIGN Custom Wine Labels

GIVEN FINE CHOCOLATES Chocolates paired with wine

POWER POSSE Lighting and Sound For Runway Show

JENNIE FRESA BEAUTY LIBRARY Lips And Lashes (Runway Show)

HANA FLORAL DESIGN Fabulous Arrangements (Runway Show)

GOURMET GALLEY Aphrodisiac Inspired Foods

ANNA SAWIN PHOTOGRAPHY Photobooth

BOSTON CIGAR FACTORY Cigar Rolling

BENEATH THE GOWN Runway Lingerie Show

WHITE DRESS BY THE SHORE Runway Fashion Show

STONINGTON DESIGN & PAPERIE Paper Treats

JAG STUDIOS Photography on the Runway

LOUKOUM Two Piece Ensemble

TORIA DOLCE Sweet Decadent Treats

And CAFE ROUTIER’s Signature Valentines Day Martini

A Memorable Day in CT... Open House Recap and Launch of Wedding Row

The Red House

110 E. Main Street, Home of True Event and Jennie Fresa Beauty Library

True Event

True and Wesson Portfolio. Some of our favorite events this season, collaboration of Chocolate Creative Design and True Event.The adorable Bruce Plotkin towering over meWesson & True

Jennie Fresa Beauty Library

Spa Room at the Beauty LibraryJustin Marantz, Jennie Fresa and Mary Marantz

On Sunday we opened the doors of the Red House and home of our new studio in Clinton, CT for a celebration that brought together brides, friends, family and industry experts for a truly memorable day. Not only an incredibly special day for True Event but for the other new businesses opening with us, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library (my housemate in the red house) and Beneath the Gown (Second Floor of 110 E. Main St.).

In collaboration with these incredibly talented, wonderful ladies and the ladies of Stonington Design and Paperie (110 E. Main St.) and the White Dress by the Shore (110 E. Main St.) we launched Wedding Row... Great Style, One Destination. Stretched between the historic properties of 104 East Main Street (Red House) and 110 East Main Street we have established a wedding community offering the best in events, bridal attire, lingerie, beauty, paper and design. The creative energy floating between the two houses is incredible and we are so excited about all that is to come over the next year on Wedding Row.

We feel so incredibly blessed to have such wonderful friends in the industry that supported us in this huge celebration to toast with us as guests and as sponsors of the event and would like to give an extra special thank you to all of you for making Sunday a huge success.

Collaboration:
Betty Parri of Perfect Parties, and her amazing crew crafted an incredible display of stationary and passed savory Hors D'oeuvres and sweet treats throughout the afternoon. Also showcasing the talents of her in house pastry chef, with a gorgeous collection of cakes that were designed and presented in the spirit of the four seasons.

The uber talented, Yumiko of Hana Floral Design, totally went above and beyond to decorate each one of our spaces and the tent. The arrangements were crafted in the theme and design of each space and season. Absolutely gorgeous!

Geof Gordon of Photobooth Planet kept the crowd entertained as they got together to take photos in his old school, fabulous photobooth. A huge hit at every event!

Chamard Vineyards treated guests to a tasting of their impressive portfolio of local wines. The winery is just a short trip up the road from the Red House.

Rentals Unlimited provided the fabulous linens and rentals throughout the properties and Sperry Tents set up two of their tents in between the houses, showcasing their gorgeous blue star tent.

Elan Artists and the talented ladies of Loukoum, an accordion and violin/cello duo, played as guests came in and out of the tent. They were not only absolutely adorable and super sweet but the sound that they created was brilliant. With a unique sound and combination of instruments they are the perfect accent of music for any special occasion and we were so lucky to have them be a part of our opening.

Lastly a huge thank you to Anna Sawin who captured all of the details so perfectly in a portfolio of pictures that will always mark November 1st as a day to remember.