A Garden Wedding at Eolia Mansion... Meghan and Brad

This past season I had the chance to work with the most unbelievable family. It is not often that I get the opportunity to collaborate closely with a bride's father as I did with Meghan and Brad's wedding. Together we had such great fun in coordinating the details of the event to make it a day they would always remember. After the wedding I received this letter from her father that truly brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad I could be a part of their day to help make it all they had dreamed of and more. Congratulations Meghan and Brad!

A True testament:

I can’t believe that it’s been four weeks since the wedding! All of us are still “floating” after that spectacular day. Colleagues, friends and relatives still talk about it. One of my friends from work tells me that his wife can’t stop talking about all that took place on the 23^rd. All she can say is that she hopes her Meghan’s (they have a Meghan in their family) wedding is half as good (and she is only 14!)

Before we met you, we had planned a “basic wedding.” The elements were there and, as you said, we picked some of the vendors that you might have recommended. I suspect that Meghan and Brad’s wedding would have been just fine. You brought the “wow factor.” What started out as a nice wedding turned into a truly memorable event. You added incredible design elements in suggesting the table settings, the lanterns in the tent and the overall layout of the mansion. A Thyme to Cook is truly an award winning caterer but you helped us bring out their best capabilities as we developed the menu. I still can’t get over how great the Celtic music ensemble was. I would never have found them without you.

Meghan and Mary Ellen both knew that I would be so hands on the day of the wedding that I would probably not be able to relax and enjoy the moment. You and Lucinda made it possible for me to really savor all of the moments of Meghan and Brad’s wedding. You took care of all of the details, both large and small: for that alone, I am eternally grateful. I know that I may be the rare involved father of the bride but you understood all of my thoughts and concerns and transformed them into joyous event that we experienced. I can’t thank you enough.

I guess the most important opinions would be from the bride and the groom. They haven’t stopped smiling or talking about the event. It exceeded all of their expectations.

I close with one final sound bite. “Hiring Sarah was the best decision we made in the entire wedding process.”

All the best,

Bob Gallagher

Collaboration:
Event Design/Coordination: True Event
Caterer: A Thyme to Cook
Florist: Hana Floral Design
Venue: Eolia Mansion, Harkness State Park
Photography: Scandinavian Photography
Rentals: Party Rental Ltd.
Lighting: Power Posse Productions

Connecticut Mansion Wedding... Congratulations Adam and Lauren

Floral Design by Hana Floral Design

Lighting and Music by the fabulous Doug of Power Posse

Denise Cregier did such an amazing job at capturing the day from behind the lens.
You rock Denise!

This past weekend Adam and Lauren got married on what turned out to be a truly gorgeous day. Despite hurricane forecasts in the days leading up to the wedding, tents were able to go up Saturday morning in the rain and the day cleared up just in time for guest arrival. On the back patio of the Branford House Mansion, overlooking the water, guests gathered around as Adam and Lauren were married in an intimate ceremony, led by JP Chaz Zezulka. Director of Catering, Eric Perrin, and his staff were a pleasure to work with and helped to create a truly incredible affair! Congratulations Adam and Lauren!

Color Story:
Vintage Modern-Turquoise, Coral and White

Collaboration:
Photography: Denise Cregier (Photokinetic)
Venue: Branford House Mansion
Flowers: Hana Floral Design
Music: Power Posse
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited and Arrow Party Rental (Tent)

Championship Celebration... Newport, RI

This past weekend I had the opportunity to work with an incredible couple, not for their wedding but for a really important, special occasion. To celebrate a championship season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and winning the Stanley Cup, Mark Eaton and his family and friends had a reason to throw a party!

It was the perfect summer day from start to finish in Newport at the lovely Belle Mer (one of my favorite destinations) and we had an amazing team to collaborate with. It is a day I know I will always remember and one that I had such fun planning.

Color Story: (inspired by the Penguins team colors we accented the space with yellow and black.

Stanley Cup comes to Newport
Belle Mer

Trying to capture the day from the distance on my own little camera, I don't know why I bother.

Belle Mer, Back Lawn of the Salon

Hana Floral Design

Sangria Specialty Cocktail Incredible Food Stations by the Culinary Team at Belle Mer
Salad StationThe Inflatable Bouncer was a huge hit for the kids

As the sun set guests sat around the fire pit on the back lawn with an incredible view of the bridge in the distance.The event crew, Carrie Scott (Belle Mer), Me and Grace (True Event)
I love how Buzz Media is working hard in the background.

For more pictures check out Anna Sawin's page, I love the one of her drinking out of the cup!

Collaboration:
Venue: Belle Mer, Newport, RI
Flowers: Hana Floral Design
Photography: Anna Sawin Photography
Videography: Buzz Media Company
Music: Steel Rhythm (cocktail hour) and Power Posse (D.J.)
Transportation: Local Motion of Boston
Rentals (Furniture): Rentals Unlimited
Paper: Chocolate Creative Design
Inflatable Bouncer: Better Bounce Inflatables

A TRUE collaboration...

Photos by Denise Creiger

This past Saturday night was an incredible evening for True & Wesson and Chamard Vineyard. As we hosted our first event together at the winery since the launch of True Event. For me it was extremely special to be back at Chamard, after being hired almost 3 years ago as the Director of Special Events along with Bridget Riordan as the Director of Sales and Operations, under the new ownership of Jonathan and Bonnie Rothberg. During my time at Chamard I developed a love of the vineyard and really felt vested in its success not only while I was there but after I left to pursue my own business.

It was truly a special moment to stand up in front of the intimate group of guests and toast to doing events at the winery with Bridget, once my partner in crime, right by my side. We are so excited to be working together again in promoting this truly unique space to host all of your special events.

The night began with Butlered Hors D'ouevres by the fabulous chef Jonathan Rapp of River Tavern & Dinners at the Farm, a wine challenge competition led by wine expert Henry Ponzio, Music from Small Town Concert Series that kept the energy alive in the room throughout the night, and finished with an absolutely amazing 4 course dinner by Gourmet Galley.

Thank you to everyone that helped to make this event such a huge success. Especially, Doug of Power Posse and Yumiko of Hana Floral Design for their collaboration with us on the decor and Denise Creiger for her incredible talent in capturing this memorable night in pictures.

Wesson & True

Ruth Tomalski, Beth Chapman (White Dress by the Shore),
Carrie Casper (Priscilla of Boston)

ET Evarts (Hot Petunia), Debbie Grazier (Jordan Caterers)

The Rothbergs and Friends

Lucinda Wesson, Ruth Tomalski, Marissa McCue (Jordan Caterers)

Marco, Beth Zemetis (Studio Blush)

Bridget Riordan (Chamard) and friends