When the bride first reached out to us about her wedding, we were very excited. She wanted to recreate one of our experiential dinners we put together with Heirloom Fire called “Into the Wild” held at Gather Greene. The idea was for guests to meander around the wood and “stumble“ ... Continue reading
“INTO THE WILD” WEDDING CELEBRATION
Darcy and Gunnar- an epic wedding at The Mount
I first met Darcy and her mom at a coffee shop in Great Barrington. Darcy told me the full story about her and her fiancé, Gunnar. I thought to myself: boy, this will be so special! And their wedding at the Mount will be so perfect! Gunnar, Darcy’s now husband,... Continue reading →
Sustainable Weddings- Part 1
“Sustainability” and “eco-friendly” are such buzz-words these days. But when it comes to the wedding industry, an industry plagued by wastefulness and opulence, being environmentally conscious can make any wedding less stressful (due to a clearer conscience), not only for the bride and groom but also results in less stress... Continue reading →
The Very First Micro Wedding
Where to start… We had been planning the big wedding since last year. A beautiful wedding for 130 guests in the Berkshires (Western MA), not too far from where the groom grew up, and where his parents currently live. Their welcome party was planned in the lush gardens of Zack’s... Continue reading →
Sculpting a Disco For This Catskills Wedding on The Hudson
Ana and Chris, both creatively and culturally different, brought together their unconventional visions to their September 28th, 2018 Catskill wedding. With beautiful sweeping views of the Hudson River, the venue, Shakespeare on the Hudson, has almost a mystery about it. It’s sublime totality transmutes everything that happens there. The planning... Continue reading →
Into The Wild
Into the Wild A theatre play or a sports game; pre-game show or a prologue, they all have similar structure. Then, there are acts or quarters in a game. Shakespearean plays typically have five acts. Each act builds on the ones before it to advance the story. They can be... Continue reading →
2017 wedding season- a year in retrospective
Wow, the year has just flown by. We are gearing up for the next wedding season but I thought I will share some highlights from our 2017 season. I adore all my couples and I am very grateful for being part of their journey. There were way too many favourite images... Continue reading →
Black-tie wedding at The Mount
June 17th, 2017…the day has finally arrived. After two fulls years of planning with this incredible couple, Chris and Adrianne, not only did they have a wedding of substantial proportions, but a true friendship was made. The location for this grand wedding was The Mount in Lenox, MA, a luxurious... Continue reading →
Hire a Wedding Planner Before Anyone Else
Why Should You Hire a Wedding Planner Before Anyone Else? The big moment happened: he proposed. As the man of your dreams slips that engagement ring on your finger, nothing else in the world matters except you and him. Why let stress get in the way? In this busy, fast... Continue reading →
A Journey from the Past
An Evening In The Country- A Journey From The Past Coming from a small town and having my grandparents being farmers created the person who I am today. I’ve spent all my summers, winter breaks and even spring weekends on the farm. I knew my grandparents worked pretty hard at... Continue reading →
An Evening in the Country
One of the best things about living in The Berkshires is the abundance of and passion for local food. Farmers’ markets, farm stands, and farm to table restaurants are popping up each year. The season has just started, and summer is upon us, which means abundance of deliciousness. With Heirloom... Continue reading →
Wedding Signature Cocktails
A wedding signature cocktail is a delicious, personal touch to your cocktail hour and is an instant conversation starter. The challenge may be narrowing down your choices to a favorite or something you think your guests will like. You may want to serve something special, perhaps something your friends and... Continue reading →