Samira & Jesse’s Gotham Hall Wedding published in the The Knot Magazine

I am super excited to be published in the Summer 2012 Issue of The Knot Magazine- SPECIAL NEW YORK EDITION! They featured Samira and Jesse’s gorgeous wedding at Gotham Hall planned by amazing and talented Christine Godsey of Engaging Affairs.


Vendor List: Events Consultant: Engaging Affairs Venue: Gotham Hall Dress: Vera Wang Draping: Dazian Fabric Videography: I Do Films Catering & Cake: Thomas Preti A/V: ESP New York Musicians: Vali Entertainment Invitations & Stationery Elements: The 2u Collection Lighting: Jeff Ledford, Bentley Meeker Florist: Golf Srithamrong, Tantawan Bloom Hair & Makeup: Maria Licari Limo: NYC Royal Limo Bridal Hotel Room: Trump SoHo Groom’s Hotel Room: Radisson Martinique Photography: Shira Weinberger 

I am extremely proud of this! Stationery Images made it on 3 of the 5 pages!! Congratulations again to the Bride and Groom, and to all of the vendors who worked so tirelessly to create this amazing wedding, it really is one for the book of "All time best weddings!" (if there even is such a thing. LOL)

If you are interested in others posts related to this wedding, be sure to check them out!

You can read previous posts I've done on this wedding here (part 1) and here (part 2). You can check out THE KNOT LIVE show here, Samira was a guest and discussed her wedding, we even got a mention! Her interview starts at the 21:00 minute mark. Our invitations for this event were also featured in Central Florida Bride Magazine, you can read that blog here.

Inspiration Series-Golf of Tantawan Bloom

I am often asked how I fight through creative block and what inspires me. So, here is an installment of my Inspiration Series. 

I've found that sometimes to break out of a NON-creative funk, it's best I go look at some work of other artists I admire. Being a traditional artist as well, It's fun for me to see what other artists use as their outlet, although I paint, and sketch my primary outlet for my art is through graphics, type and paper.  Sometimes to see how other creative minds put out their ideas, and the creations they create will jostle my own creative juices.

For this installment I chose Golf Srithamrong of Tantawan Bloom out of NYC! I recently worked with Golf on wedding we did in October together at Gotham Hall and his and his teams designs truly took my breath away. As you can see in the photos pictured below Golf is not afraid to do much of anything with flowers and he definitely takes the art of floral design to the next level. His versatility continues to amaze me. He can do a traditional centerpiece design for a Martha Stewart-esk Bride and then completely shift focus and do something so imaginative and modern for the cutting edge Bride. His reputation preceeds him and he was even named "The Orchid King of New York" by New York Magazine. To say his talent inspires me would be an understatement. His use of color, texture, and unusual floral variety pairings really expresses his love for what he does and it shows. Enjoy the images and may his work inspire you in the future! (to see some of his amazing creations from the wedding we did together in October. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2.)

Gotham Hall...Gorgeous! (continuation of Letterpress...Yes Yes!) PART II

All Venue and Wedding photography is by Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

all in studio product photography by Liga Photography.

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York
Wedding Planning & Design: Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs

Letterpress by Mama Sauce

Design and Hand Silk and Crystal work by: The 2u Collection

AMAZING floral by: Tantawan Bloom

To read Part I-- click here

I hope you all really enjoyed Part I of this blog.. Here is what you have been waiting for.. Part II..  You can see the amazing decor, and the rest of the stationery that we designed and created.

 Miss Samira- looking Gorgeous!!

  Love this shot!! Happy Couple!!!

Here's what Samira had to say about her invitations: "I have gotten so many compliments on the invitations....i lost track after the 57th.  People who are related to people who received the invitation are going nuts over them!  Men are actually commenting on how they are the most beautiful invites they have ever seen!  My cousin has it on display at her house!  I can go on and on!"

Here's what the happy couple had to say about the reception stationery when they received it.

JESSE:  "WOW...Don’t know what to say..the program, table cards etc are exquisite.  Excellent job—thank you."

SAMIRA:  " I just received the package. Thanks so much for everything I was just looking at everything….so beautiful!!"

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York

Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful.. That is all I can say, the draping created such a beautiful atmosphere.  Keep reading, it only gets more gorgeous! I must says Hats off to Samira and Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs the design of this wedding was GORGEOUS on so many levels, and of course my hats off to all other vendors that were involved.

Let's start from the beginning.. The guests first witnessed the exchanging of vow and wedding ceremony. We created the beautiful programs below for the ceremony. 

Pewter Metallic Paper, compliments Champagne Metallic Paper, with the Monogram Design we created for Samira and Jesse, which is found throughout the entire wedding package. And don't forget the Swarovski Crystals to finish the Monogram.

After the ceremony it was time for dinner, dancing and reception fun!

The guests were created with this AMAZING escort card Tree created by Tantawan Bloom. Some of the cards hung from the tree and the rest sat on the table. 

Beautiful Custom Printed Escort Card Tents with Swarovski Crystals

Then the WOW of the design and decor of the venue!

Love the Menu and Table Numbers we created for this event. Below you can see them both IN STUDIO and the evening of the event.

Silk Hardbound Table Numbers with Satin Ribbon and Swarovski Crystals finishing.

 Congratulations to you both. You make a beautiful couple, and I wish you many years of happiness!

To finish it off, a beautiful Thank You Card.

I hope you enjoyed this 2 part post!

Gotham Hall...Gorgeous! (continuation of Letterpress...Yes Yes!) PART I

This October I had the pleasure in being a part of an amazing union. This bride came to me last March, she had a color palette of platinum and champagne. She was a joy to work with, we collaborated for the last 7 months to create the stationery below. I've been so excited about this stationery, I couldn't wait and I've blogged about it before. However, now I have the whole wedding of Samira and Jesse, so keep reading...it's a visual treat! And there is so much to share, it will be a 2 parter, so be sure to check back in a few days for Part 2!

All Venue and Wedding photography is by Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

all in studio product photography by Liga Photography.

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York
Wedding Planning & Design: Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs

Letterpress by Mama Sauce

Design and Hand Silk and Crystal work by: The 2u Collection

It all started in March 2011, Samira found me through referral and was excited for us as The 2u Collection to handle her wedding stationery. We were super excited as well, and the modern chic style of the bride, left us limitless possibilities! 

Meet Samira. Love her, and her style is pretty much summed up in this image!
Here's what she had to say about her invitations: "I have gotten so many compliments on the invitations....i lost track after the 57th.  People who are related to people who received the invitation are going nuts over them!  Men are actually commenting on how they are the most beautiful invites they have ever seen!  My cousin has it on display at her house!  I can go on and on!"

Save the Date, and Invitation, Letterpress package with Handmade Silk Hardbound books finished with crystals and Satin Ribbon. Pewter Metallic Paper, Champagne Metallic Mailing envelopes and Labels, Ivory Felt Cover Stock for the Letterpress. Black Leatherette Box lines with Platinum Metallic Tissue Paper.

Save the Date

Handmade Platinum Silk Hardbound Book with Pewter Silk Bow, finished with Swarovski Crystal.

 Letterpress on Ivory Felt, 3 Swarovski Crystal finish the Monogram and make the inside pop!

Satin Ribbon holds the details cards.

Great Shot of the Details and Response Cards. Layered with Pewter Metallic Paper.

all product photography above by Liga Photography.

In Part 2, I will share the rest of the reception collateral we created. Enjoy a few images from the wedding to help set the stage!

 Beautiful shots of the invitation as the bride gets ready!  Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

Hello Gorgeous, in an amazing Vera Wang design! 

The Groom and his Gentlemen!

Oh so happy couple.  Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York

A sneak peek of what is to come in Part 2. What a beautifully designed venue! An below is AMAZING floral by: Tantawan Bloom