A Gallery of Inspiration... Recap of Wedding Row Event

For obvious reasons, when you hear Wedding Row you probably think weddings. Rightfully so. However, the beauty about design inspiration is it can live in multiple facets of our lives. On October 27th, the mavens of Wedding Row joined forces with the design pros at Venetucci Home in Westbrook, CT to create an evening of inspiration through furniture vignettes staged to inspire your wedding, home and life in general and demonstrate how inspiration can truly come from anywhere.

TRUE Event created five different inspiration boards which set the tone for the styled vignettes. On top of that Hana Floral Design provided the stunning flowers, Stonington design + paperie created the paper stories, and the talented Ana Parzyc created the breathtaking cakes, The White Dress by the Shore brought along stunning wedding dresses perfect for each scenario and the Jennie Fresa Beauty Library beautified the live models at the event to help bring each vignette to life. The vignettes and inspiration boards were broken up as Romantic Vintage, Coastal, Romantic, Chamard and TRUE Event - so sit back, start scrolling and enjoy a little inspiration to reality from Wedding Row & Venetucci Home photographed by the lovely Maggie Conley.

From Romantic Vintage Inspiration...

...to Romantic Vintage Reality

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From Coastal Inspiration...

...to Coastal Reality

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From French Country Inspiration...

...to French Country Reality

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From Chamard Winery Inspiration...

...to Chamard Winery Reality

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From TRUE Event Inspiration...

...to TRUE Event Reality

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A big thank you to everyone that made the evening an absolute success and to Venetucci Home for being such a great source of inspiration!

Wedding Row members:

True Event – Sarah True/Jennie Fresa Beauty Library /Beneath the Gown/ Stonington design + paperie/ The White Dress by the Shore

Event Contributors:
Cake: Ana Parzyc /Entertainment:Photobooth Planet/ Catering: La Cuisine / Flowers: Hana Floral Design / Men's Attire:Valentino Tailors / Music: Nicole Frechette and Elan Artists (Carte Blanche) / Photography: Maggie Conley /Rentals:Rentals Unlimited / Wine: Chamard Vineyards

A Gallery of Inspiration... Wedding Row Event

SAVE THE DATE:

The wedding mavens of Wedding Row in Clinton are joining forces with the interior design experts of Venetucci Home in Westbrook, to create an evening of inspiration for those interested in wedding, fashion or home décor.

On October 27th from 6-9pm, Venetucci Home will be hosting a cocktail party along with the members of Wedding Row. The event will showcase vignettes of furniture that will be staged as inspiration for your wedding, home or lifestyle.

We will be using different furniture and interior vignettes designed by Venetucci Home to set the inspiration for a wedding, your home or lifestyle. Each vignette will have a mood board designed by Sarah True of True Event and include such elements as a wedding gown, a bouquet of flowers, stationary pieces, and even a wedding cake—all that incorporate the feel of the vignette.

Our goal is to show that design inspiration can come from anywhere. Even with our wedding focus, guests will garner inspiration that they can apply to their homes and lifestyle. It will be a night for anyone interested in fashion and interior design.
To rsvp to the October 27th event, contact True Event at Becca@trueevent.com.

What is Wedding Row?

The better question is - what isn't it? Imagine a group of uber talented wedding gurus in one absolutely adorable location all at your wedding planning disposal and you have Wedding Row. Believe it.

Need a wedding dress? There is no better place then the charming White Dress by the Shore. What about (cough, cough) the undergarments? Have no fear - Beneath the Gown will make you actually want to mention your unmentionables. Of course, you have to look the part too - and the Jennie Fresa Beauty Library will make you look red carpet (or white aisle) ready . Walk two steps and the wedding planning gurus of TRUE Event are there to make your wedding visions a reality. Last but certainly not least, Stonington Design + Paperie will give your wedding a brand of its own through personal invitation suites. Almost too good to be true, thankfully it that's not the case.

Wedding Row Presents Simple Stunning Bride

The ladies of Wedding RowKaren Bussen's Latest Book, Simple Stunning Bride

Map of Wedding Row, Stonington Design and Paperie

Josh Friedman (Elan Artists) and Karen Bussen with the ladies of Wedding Row.

A Tour of Wedding Row and recap of the details and amazing vendors that collaborated with us to host an incredible event.

110 East Main StreetYumiko (Hana Floral Design) and I in my studio

Elan Artists
104 East Main StreetDresses from Modern Trousseau

Beneath the GownWines from Local Winery, Chamard Vineyards

Cakes by the incredibly talented Ana Parzych

Butlered Hors D'ouevres from Foe an American Bistro

Given Chocolates

**All images by the incredibly talented Bruce Plotkin.**

This past week we came together to host an event on Wedding Row (104 & 110 East Main Street in Clinton, CT) with some of our favorites in the industry. The event featured a book signing and launch of Karen Bussen's latest book Simple Stunning Bride (which includes images shot at the White Dress by the Shore and a chapter written by Beth Chapman), and also kicked off a weekend trunk show and launch of Modern Trousseau's latest bridal collection, which is just absolutely gorgeous!

Some of my favorite highlights of the evening were shared with our incredible partners in hosting. A very special thanks to Karen Bussen, Modern Trousseau, Hana Floral Design, Elan Artists, Ana Parzych Custom Cakes, Given Chocolates, Bruce Plotkin Photography, Foe an American Bistro, Chamard Vineyards, The Bee and Thistle Inn, and Rentals Unlimited.

Wedding Row Presents Simple Stunning Bride

We are super excited to be hosting our next big Wedding Row Event on June 9th from 6-9. Collaborating with some of the best in the industry, we have invited two amazingly talented ladies, Karen Bussen (Author, Simple Stunning Bride, and Event Expert) and dress designer Callie Tein (Modern Trousseau) to help us kick of summer on Wedding Row for a really special night. There will be a book signing with Karen Bussen and the launch of her latest book Simple Stunning Bride, in combination with the launch of Modern Trousseau's 2011 bridal and mother of the occasion collections.

To RSVP please email sarah@trueevent.com.

About Wedding Row

Wedding Row is a collaboration between the businesses located at 104 and 110 East Main Street~ The White Dress by the shore, Stonington Design + Paperie, Beneath the Gown, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library and True Event.

A special thanks to our event sponsors: Foe an American Bistro, Karen Bussen, The Bee and Thistle Inn, Given Fine Chocolates and Indulgences , Ann Parzyck custom cakes, Chamard Vineyards, Bruce Plotkin Photography, Elan Artists, Hana Floral Design, Rentals Unlimited, Modern Trousseau

Save the Date... Wedding Row Pressents Simple Stunning Bride

We are super excited to announce the next Wedding Row event June 9th from 6-9pm. Going to be a fabulous night with some of the best in the industry!

Other sponsors to include:
Ana Parzych
Bee & Thistle Inn
Bruce Plotkin Photography
Elan Artists
Foe Bistro
Hana Floral Design
Rentals Unlimited

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

Wesson and I just LOVE Valentine's Day!

This year we are collaborating with some of the industries finest for a Valentine's Day Soiree at Chamard Vineyards February 6th from 5-8pm. Going to be a fabulous party for men and women not just people getting married!

**Invitation Design by Chocolate Creative Design**

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.