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I have officially changed my company name to Wedded Luxe!! I absolutely love the new name even though it took a lot of soul searching to make it happen but it's here. I hope you follow me on the new blog. To get the behind the behind the scenes scoop on how it all came together please visit the new blog @ http://www.weddedluxe.blogspot.com/ . Thanks for following and I hope to see you on the new blog!!
Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Wedded Luxe
Live, Laugh, Love.... Luxuriate
718.938.4713

New Name, New Blog!!

Hello Followers!

I have officially changed my company name to Wedded Luxe!! I absolutely love the new name even though it took a lot of soul searching to make it happen but it's here.  I hope you follow me on the new blog.  To get the behind the behind the scenes scoop on how it all came together please visit the new blog @ http://www.weddedluxe.blogspot.com/ . Thanks for following and I hope to see you on the new blog!!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Wedded Luxe
Live, Laugh, Love.... Luxuriate
718.938.4713

Christmas Weddings

Christmas is my favorite holiday so a Christmas wedding is an absolutely fantasy of mine. There are so many ways to have a Christmas wedding without the traditional colors and designs. Christmas goes beyond green and red colors. Think of all the other wonderful ways you celebrate the holidays. My first Christmas inspiration board is inpired by one my family Christmas Eve tradtions. My grandmother would make homemade hot cocoa and bread. We would sit around the livingroom, watching Christmas movies while we enjoyed her homemade treats. I hope you enjoy the first Christmas inspired inspiration board. Stay tune for more!!

Photo Credits from left to right 1,3 &4) The Wedding Channel, 2 & 5) Martha Stewart Weddings

Deniesha Joseph

Couture Events by D

Designed by me, Just for you

www.coutureventsbyd.com

718.938.4713

From A Former Bride to Future Brides

Over the weekend, I was doing my usual wedding industry research on the web. I stumbled across a new blog Adventures In Wedding Planning. This post caught my attention because I’ve had similar experiences with potential clients. I so desperately want to work with them and help them plan their wedding. Not because I just love wedding planning but because I can see this person seriously needs the help. Even when they don't choose me, I hope that hire another wedding planner.

In this posting, Melissa of MasterPiece Wedding potential client didn’t hire her because they wanted to save money and in the end she regretted. These were the brides words not the planner by the way. Before you make another plan for your wedding, I strongly suggest you read this article. It will give some insight from a former bride that went through exactly what you are going through right now.

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
www.coutureventsbyd.com
718.938.4713

Purple is a color that can be used during any season. For the fall, I suggest a deep shade of purple like eggplant or plum. You can go monochromatic or add accent colors like silver, pink or merlot. Here is my Fall Purple Inspiration Board. I hope you enjoy it!

Photo Credits: 1)Purple Ring Pillow TheKnot, 2) Purple Clutch - Brides.com, 3) Purple Chair Cover - TheKnot, 4) Purple Bridesmaid Dress - TheKnot, 5) Purple Carnation Centerpiece - Jubilee Events, 6) Bouquet - SnippetandInk 6) Purple Shoes - TheKnot

Deniesha Joseph

Couture Events by D

Designed by me, Just for you

http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/

718.938.4713

Fall Wedding Purple Inspiration – Essie’s nail polish

One Sunday I was out doing my usual Sunday routine, gym, grocery store and then a pedicure. It was the first weekend in October so I in the fall mood. When the fall begins my colors of choice begin become darker and richer tones so it was time to leave my pinks behind. As I was in deep thought to make the right choice and found Essie’s Bahama Mama. Love it!! It’s in the eggplant family but one slight shade lighter. This deep purple is a great color for the fall in your wardrobe, nail polish and of course for a fall wedding. Stay tuned for Bahama Mama Inspirations!!







Happy Planning,



Deniesha Joseph

Couture Events by D

Designed by me, Just for you

http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/

718.938.4713

GetMarried Magazine

Sunday night I attended the GetMarried Launch Party and it was so much fun!! It was great to be amongst other wedding professionals and of course the chance to meet the people behind GetMarried!! Especially Stacie Francombe the publisher!! She was the hostess with the mostess.


Bigger than the great time I had at the party, this magazine is AMAZING!! I couldn't put it down and I'm still going through all the great details. Brides, you must get yourself a copy. Not now but right Now!!

To get the a free copy of the first issue just click here: GetMarried

Two Words . . . . Jenny Yoo

This past weekend was full of events and I met some amazing people!! One of the biggest treats was meeting Jenny Yoo! I'm a huge fan of Jenny Yoo and when I met her at the Trendspot Couture Show I was like a kid in a candy store. Jenny like her designs was sweet, simple and fun to be around. Her designs are trully a reflection of her. The best thing about Jenny Yoo is her dresses can flatter any woman. The styles will flatter all shapes and sizes and you can also pick dresses with different necklines. This will give a uniform look but also give each bridesmaid their own look.

This dress will be the most popular bridesmaid dress of 2010! The picture doesn't do it justice. It's elegant, sexy and versitile. More importanly, this dress can be worn again. I want it just to have! It's perfect for weddings, cocktail parties or any occasion where a dress like this is needed.

Here were some of my favorites!!

Thank you to Jenny Yoo and Sandra Usherov the Director of Showroom/ Wholesale Operation for showing me the collection.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph

Couture Events by D

Designed by me, Just for you

http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/

718.938.4713

Fall Wedding Inspiration - Yellow, Brown & Gold

Recently I was up early and the cool fall breeze hit me harder than my wardrobe allowed. So thinking on my feet, I found a street vendor that sold pashmina scarves for $5.00!! I’m sure it’s not the real thing but it did the job and the color complimented my outfit of the day. I love the mustard yellow scarf so much it gave me some wedding color inspiration. Yellow is a great color for the fall and a mix of espresso and gold will make for a elegant spin on the traditional fall wedding colors. This just goes to show you that you can find your wedding inspiration any where! Enjoy!!

Photo Credits from left to right 1)ProjectWeddings.com, 2) TheKnot.com, 3)Brides.com

4)MarthaStewartWeddings, 5) TheKnot.com, 6) TheKnot.com

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Wedding Favors

One of the biggest dilemmas couples has when planning their wedding is what favor they should choose for their guest. These days, most couples do not go the traditional route and go with a favor that is unique to their personality. I always tell me my clients give something usable or edible. Figurine, wine stoppers or scented candles just don’t cut it these days. Being a foodie myself, I would prefer to an edible favor so when I saw these favors on The Knot I just had to share. This couple gave each of their guests a Krispy Crème Donut with a note that read “sweet dreams”. How cute is that?! Your guests are sure to enjoy a sweet treat on the way home!!




Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
www.coutureventsbyd.com
718.938.4713

Sarah & Stephen - More Great Photos

Here are more pictures from our contest winners Sarah & Stephen.

Sarah purchase these cute vases at Ikea and then added the blue & white ribbon

This was a fun group shot taken in the middle of the dance floor

A romantic shot of the happy couple

This was a fun and spontaneous shot taken when the couple received the first look of the vietnese hour. It was my idea to use the whip cream, how cute!!

Sarah brought her own umbrellas for props to take pictures. Great touch!

Sarah & Stephen used their engagement photo in very creative ways.

Here is their photo displayed near the escort cards

They made a map of the guest tables using photoshop

Here's another great engagement photo again they used photoshop to add some creative touches

Sarah used Visitprint and had their photo made into an 11x14 banner

Another great DIY project by Sarah & Stephen. They made their own programs with the postal design.

Thanks again Vanessa Joy for the great photos!!

Wedding Day Love: Sarah & Stephen

Sarah & Stephen were the winners of the Couture Package giveaway. They tied the knot on August 29th at The Tides Esate in New Jersey. It was a rainy day but it was still a wonderful wedding.

Sarah was a determined to stay within her budget and she did a great job and made very good decisions. There were a lot of DIY projects that she took on and they all turned out great. Every aspect of the wedding tied into their travel theme and color scheme of magenta and aqua. They named all the tables after countries they have visited with a story of their travels and the cutest part was their table name was South Africa where they would be going on the honeymoon. They used pictures of landmarks and used photoshop to add their engagement photos to the picture. The guests were given aqua luggage tags and they followed a map designed by one of Sarah’s friends to their table.

My favorite part of the wedding was the entertainment. Sarah’s sister and her dance partner did a salsa dance that was like watching dancing with the stars!! It was so well done!! Sarah’s dance with her father started with a touching song by Kenny Rogers and half way through the DJ changed to an upbeat salsa song. The guests were so surprised not to have the traditional dance. The final performance was a tribute to Michael Jackson that Sarah and some of friends did. They happen to get married on MJ’s birthday so they put together a short dance routine to “Beat It’. It was great!! They even had sequence gloves to wear.

No wedding is complete without great vendors!!

Thank you to the wonderful staff at The Tides Estate. Everything was great and your services were impeccable!!

A very big thank you to VanessaJoy Photography for sharing these beautiful pictures with me and for the great compliment!! You were so professional and so much fun to work with it!!

Entertainment - Sumar Entertainment- you guys kept the party going!!

Floral Designs - S & K Floral Expressions - Sarah's bouquet was gorgeous!

Sarah & Stephen, I had so much fun working with you two. I’m so glad you were the contest winners because you rock!! Clients like you make me grateful for my job. I wish you the best of luck and all the happiness in the world!!

Congratulation and best of luck,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Bridal Party Gifts

Every client I work with seems to stumble when it comes to finding the right gifts for their bridal party. Most couples want to try something different from the traditional bridal party gifts but they aren’t sure what would be a great gift. I always say practical and useful is the way to go. Also they don’t all have to have the same gift. They have different personalities so why not get them each a gift they would each appreciate. Here are some suggestions just to get you started.





The Music Lover
Everyone has an IPod these days so why not help then accessorize their IPod or an ITunes gift card.

The Coffee Drinker
If you have a friend that can’t live without their morning cup of Joe then they would appreciate a gift card from Starbucks or their favorite coffee place.

A Little Pampering
For the bridal party member that enjoys a mani and pedi then a they would appreciate a gift card to a luxurious spa.

The Movie Lover
If you have a friend that goes to the movies for every opening then a night out on you will be what they need after being a part of your wedding.

Keep in mind that these gifts will probably run you the same amount as the traditional wedding gift so don’t worry about the cost. Just remember how much they have done for you during your wedding planning process.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Wedding Shoes

Ok I’m a shoe girl and love my heels but sometimes I really appreciate a nice pair of flats. So when I saw these gorgeous flats in a European wedding magazine I just had to find out who the designer was. These are the most fabulous pair of flat shoes I’ve ever seen. Not only will you be able to dance the night away but you will be fabulous while doing it.


Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

New Wedding Colors: Turquoise and Red

I was reading one my favorite wedding magazines Brides New York and I enjoying the article “State of the Union” when I realized I blogged about this new wedding trend. Turquoise and Red is the new wedding trend for the upcoming wedding season. Crimson and Blue was choice but it’s in the same family so close enough, lol! In all seriousness this is a great combination that is elegant and modern.

Here was my inspiration board on the new wedding trend!!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Back In Business

I’m baaaccckkkk!! It’s been way too long but I’m back to blogging. I miss it and I hope you’ve missed me to. It’s only right to come back on my bloggerversary!! It’s been 1 year since I started my blog and I loved every late night of researching fresh and new wedding ideas. I’m looking forward to another year of blogging so stay tune!!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

See You In September. . . . .

When the summer's through!! Summer has kept my schedule filled with activities and leaving me very little time to do one of my favorite things which is write about the great finds in the wedding industry. I'll be back in September with even better advice, tips and inspiration.

See you soon,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
www.coutureventsbyd.com
718.938.4713

Wedding Accessories from Chic Encounters

Chic Encounters Online Boutique is your source for quality designer invitations, gifts and favors.

For Couture Events by D readers, you can receive 15% off your order. Just click here !! Don't you love a sale!!







Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
www.coutureventsbyd.com
718.938.4713

Wedding Showers

If you live on the east coast you know that we’ve been having lots of rain. I’m sure many brides are worried that Mother Nature will throw a curve ball on their wedding day. But don’t panic; come up with a contingency plan. To prepare yourself for a chance of showers, pick up some wedding day umbrellas. That $5.00 umbrella just won’t due on your wedding day. For full coverage, be sure to purchase golf size umbrellas which are 60 inches in diameter.



You can also step it up with these lovely vintage umbrellas I found @ http://www.bellaumbrella.com/. Their great vintage umbrella will not be an eye sore on your wedding day. They also have an attachment you can purchase to add small bouquet to the end of the handle.











I also found this white satin umbrella from totes. Yes it’s satin but it’s also rainproof so don’t worry.

For personalized umbrellas, visit http://www.golfumbrella.com/ . You can add you names, date and message to the handles. This can double as utility and a great gift for your wedding part.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Save The Dates

I found these great Save The Dates on BrooklynBride and I just had to share it. These the most creative DYI save the dates I’ve seen in a while. If you want to personalize your save the dates, you can’t go wrong with adding your picture. Not only did the bride add their gorgeous photo but it was done in a way that will definitely have your guest anxious for their invitations. For more information on these save the dates, visit http://bklynbrideonline.com/

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Inspiration Brought To Life!!

I thought I was going to back in full blog swing but my schedule told me otherwise. None the less I didn’t want to leave my readers hanging so here is an update on what’s going on in the Couture Events by D world.

As I mentioned in my previous post, my mega wedding is approaching fast. Last weekend we had our design session. This is when the couple gets to see a mock up of the design for their wedding day. The décor for this wedding is Caribbean Elegance. The bride has a traditional style but I wanted to infuse some modern aspects as well as a Caribbean look. I thought this would be perfect for them because both are from the Caribbean and the bride wants to use the names of town from their home lands instead of table numbers.

Since there are so many tables we decided to have low and high centerpieces to help cut some of the cost. Here are some pictures, I hope everyone likes them as much as the bride did. There will be some slight changes but hey that’s why we have mock ups.

Bridal Party Bouquet

High Centerpiece

Low Centerpiece

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

I'm Back!!

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks but I’m getting back on track. Just to feel my readers in on why I haven’t posted anything in a while, here is a rundown of what’s been going in the Couture Events by D world.

Last Sunday, my team and I handled the floral design for a wonderful summer wedding at Chateau Briand. The weather was perfect and the floral designs help add to the beautiful summer day. You may remember my recent post of the mock up centerpiece. I decided to add a deeper pink to add some dimension and a pop of color. We also added Casa Blanca lillies because the MOB loved lillies. Here are some pictures with professional pictures to follow.

On the calendar of upcoming g events is a wedding I’ve nicknamed the mega wedding! I’ve been working with a great couple for the last 8 months on their August wedding for 400+ guests. That’s right 400 guests!! All the plans are going well but the date is drawing near and I’ve been busy, busy, busy!! The bride and groom come from big families that love to party. The bride has a traditional style while the groom wants a wedding that will wow their guest. That’s a fact that we recently found out when he saw the simple yet elegant invitations the bride chose. This is when we all found out how much style he really has. Needless to say the invitations were redesigned and the results are just fabulous. Thanks to Le’Trice of LePenn Designs we have satisfied both bride and groom.

So this is what has been keeping me rather busy these days not to mention all of my other brides with upcoming nuptials, trying to go to the gym, have a life, family in town and oh yeah maybe, if I’m lucky, 8 hours of sleep!! But it’s all worth it because I love my job!! Oh and did I mention I’ve been writing articles for Blackbride.com? Check it out at http://www.blackbride.com/ . Once a month I’ll be sharing some more wedding planning advice with the BlackBride.com readers.

Stay tune for more wedding planning, tips, advice and updates on Couture Events by D weddings.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Wedding Etiquette

Lately I’ve come across some etiquette questions that I thought I’d share with all my brides out there. Just in case you were considering some of these options, here is your answer.

Evites – I love evites for small parties and casual gatherings but for a wedding I’m going to have to say no to this one. I know it saves paper and money but your wedding day is a big deal and your guest deserve a proper invitation. I know there are some green brides that want to save paper but there is a better way to go green. Check out these eco-chic invitations made by Bella Figura. They are beyond eco friendly. They use wind power, all of their invitations are made from 100% cotton and they donate 1% of their sales to environmental causes.

Monetary Gift Request – I know you don’t want a gravy bowl or monogrammed towel but you cannot put monetary gifts on your invitations. The purpose of inviting your friend and family to your wedding is not the gifts, that’s an added bonus. They are there to share in your special day and we should all be grateful for that. Most people know the general rule of thumb and yes you may end up with some gifts but it won’t be the majority. Trust me, I’ve been to enough weddings to know the outcome. I pretty can ensure you all that you will receive more monetary gifts than gravy bowls.

No Children – many couples do not wish to have children at their wedding which is understandable. However please do not put the words “no children” on your invitation. It’s blunt and rude to those who have children. A better way to phrase it is “adult reception”. This gives the hint to those with children that their children are not invited without hurting their feelings.

Now I’m all for it’s your day do it your way but there are some etiquette rules that will always apply when it comes to weddings. If you have a non-traditional idea that may cross the line of good etiquette, feel free to send your wedding idea to DJoseph@coutureeventsbyd.com and I’ll be happy to answer your question and provide you with an alternative.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Bridal Bouquets That Sparkle

Adding a little extra something to the bride’s bouquet is a trend that may never go out of style. That extra sparkle brings a little luxury in a big way. You can mix in with your flowers or place it on the stems. You can personalize it with your initials or a favorite broach. Here's some bling inspiration!

(betterhomesandgardens.com)

(Kevin Lee Design courtesy of BloggerBrides.com)

(projectwedding.com)

(projectwedding.com)

(theknot.com)

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713