Has wedding ring shopping become a stressful experience? This monumental purchase should feel fun and exciting, and HOLDEN wants to give you the best ring shopping experience. HOLDEN is reinventing what it means to be a fine jewelry company. The NK Bride team is happy to share the inside details on how Jewlery companies can work for their customers, and what HOLDEN can do for you.
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Genevieve Rose Atelier: The Modern Millinery
Have you been searching for the perfect headpiece for your wedding day? Look no further. The NK Bride team had the opportunity to interview Genevieve Rose Atelier, to ask about their custom hats and one-of-a-kind headwear. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not a hat person, these hand-made creations are sure to change your mind. From fashion to business, the Genevieve Rose Atelier brings the class and elegance of millenary to the 21 century.
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The A to Z’s of Bridal Fabrics with NK Bride
Our goal at NK Bride is to give our brides the best experience, and the best product, so they can feel comfortable and confident on the big day. No matter if you know exactly what look you want, but you don’t know what the fabric is called, or if you feel completely lost, a consultation at NK Bride will give you all the clarity you need. Sitting down with brides and discussing design and fabrics is one of our favorite things to do. This guide will help you know the basic fabric types, and if you have more questions, we would love to hear from you.
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Anée Atelier: A Wedding Photography Duo
Interested in wedding photography, or simply looking for a photographer for your own wedding? The NK Bride team interviewed our dear friends Gina and Sheena, the photography duo from Anée Atelier to get an insider look at what makes a spectacular wedding photographer. This team of professionals brings new ideas to the table, and expresses an interest in the uniqueness of every couples wedding. Gina Esposito and Sheena Meekins are a well travelled team of friends that bring creativity, polished aesthetics, and professional attention to detail. We love working with these incredibly talented powerhouses in the past and can’t wait to share their work with you. Their work has been featured in incredible wedding and fashion magazines, but most recently on WWD - the fashion bible!
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Knowing Quality in Wedding Fashion: What to Look for in a Wedding Gown
If you’re beginning your search for the perfect wedding gown, but you aren’t sure what exactly to look for in a dress, these are some basic elements that can help you understand the quality of a gown. With custom gowns there is a different attention to detail and quality that can give you a good understanding of what is absolutely essential to feel like the price you pay matches the experience you have with your dress. From correct fit, to fabric quality, it can feel overwhelming to approach these milestone garments without a guide. The NK Bride team is here to support you, and give you the absolute best experience, tailored to fit you, and your wedding day dream.
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An Elegant Afternoon in a Blooming Blue Garden
The NK Bride team has partnered with the talented Vennissa Scarlett-Bassey, an event designer and wedding planner from Scarlett Expressions, to create a classic wedding in the park. This afternoon filled with florals and pale blues was captured by amazing photographer, Rebecca Lori. This team of professionals made bridal dreams come true, decorating with elegant white roses and gold accents, and capturing a loving, and light-hearted energy with each photo. There was no better location for this shoot then at the charming Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey where the trees were in full bloom.
Read MoreInterview with Our Favorite Photographer: A Unique Fashion Editorial
These gorgeous shots are by Kristen Walther, a photographer that is a favorite of ours, here at NK Bride. Her talented background in fine art and music allows her to see rhythm in photography, and capture dynamic shots. We worked with Kristen on this editorial shoot, providing her with these elegant white pants from the NK Bride collection. This vintage inspired editorial is sure to set your spirit free! Keep scrolling to see our interview with Kristen about her work, and about tips for bridal photos.
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A Modern Magical Garden Affair
This spring the NK Bride team partnered with talented event designer and wedding planner Vennissa Scarlett-Bassey, of Scarlett Expressions and Dawn Joe Photography to create a breathtaking, enchanted whimsical scene, perfect for a playful bride. We put together a team of wedding professional to produce an expression of a modern, magical, garden affair that showcases our talents and inspirations, all set in the beautiful Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, where all cherry blossom the trees were in full bloom.
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The Perfect Match: Sarah & Doron
…After a trip to Sposabella in the city, where I usually go for bridal lace, I found the perfect three-dimensional lace fabric. It was exactly what we wanted. It had all the elements of the branches and leaves and small flowers embroidered on a tulle mesh (perfect for cutting out). In other words, it was meant to be!…
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Mediterranean in Manhattan NK Bride Editorial
"Our approach to this editorial shoot began with a question and a challenge to us as creatives—how can we evoke the graceful, iconic allure of the Mediterranean, while based in the middle of Manhattan? More and more, we’re meeting couples who found love in NYC, though one or both originate from countries abroad. Many choose to wed in an intimate ceremony overseas, then host a New York-based reception to celebrate with family and friends at home. This got us thinking—what would it look like to host a local reception that invites guests into the colorful experience of the Mediterranean destination where the couple exchanged vows? …
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Mikaela and Colin's Micro Wedding
They rented out an Airbnb for the ceremony, a modern farmhouse that Mikaela called her dream home. While searching for the venue, she looked for a spectacular house that stands out. The one she chose was modern and clean and was surrounded by rolling hills, an aesthetic that Vermont, where Mikaela was born and raised, is known for.
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NK Bride Beach Wedding in Montauk
This summer we partnered with Michelle McSwain of Julep & Belle Photography is known for featuring sun drenched and bright images that capture the natural moments between two people in love. Together we gathered some of our favorite wedding vendors in the industry to bring bright pops of color and extra flare to create a surf inspired “Montauk Wedding” for Summer….
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NK Bride at The Wedding Salon
This spring I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Wedding Salon bridal expo held at the Stewart Hotel in NYC. I usually like to check out these types of events so I can get a feel for what’s offered to my brides and meet other wonderful professionals in my industry. But, this year I went as a bride myself and it was so much fun!
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NK creating a custom wedding dress...
One Size Doesn't Fit All : Buying The Right Size At The Store Versus A Custom Wedding Dress
The "benefit" of buying a wedding dress versus having one custom made is the fact that you can go to the store, try on the dress, pay, and walk out with it. Or at least try on one in your size and order it.
After talking to one of my recent brides who, prior to seeing me, visited a number of high-end design stores in Manhattan, I was surprised to learn that the experience, in reality, may be very different.
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photo by: Kristen Walther Photography
NK Talks to Sew Heidi of "The Successful Fashion Designer" Podcast
I will admit it’s a little nerve wracking to listen to myself talk for over an hour but I am really excited to have shared my experiences with Heidi's listeners. This podcast talks about my journey starting in fashion to becoming a bridal designer. Two years ago I decided to shift from my ready-to-wear line and focus only on making custom bridal designs. It was a long road filled with ups and downs and it sure wasn’t easy to let go of my fashion line but now I finally feel like I found my true calling and I am really happy.
Read MoreHow I Make The First Drape of a Wedding Dress- Getting Ready For The First Fitting
Many of my brides love learning about what it takes to make their dress and so I would like to share a little bit more in detail this part of my process. Here I refer specifically to a “wedding dress”, but the steps will be mostly the same for any other type of design.
The first “drape” is the first draft of your outfit.
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Fall Editorial - Where to Elope in Prospect Park: 6 Hidden Gems
Love the iconic architectural views and natural scenery of Central Park for your elopement? But feelin’ that Brooklyn vibe?! We get it! Brooklyn is easy to fall in love with and Prospect Park is just one of the many reasons why.
So if you’re a nature-loving, adventure-seeking, art-inspired, trailblazing couple who wants to elope somewhere romantically scenic without the city crowds, get married in Prospect Park. You’ll thank us later.
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BOND GIRL BRIDE
Wedding Editorial Shoot at Hotel on Rivington Text by our partner in crime: Sheena Meekins of Gina Esposito Photography
Earlier this summer, we partnered with some of the city's top creatives and more specifically Gina and Sheena of Gina Esposito Photography to style and shoot an autumn wedding editorial that let our collective creativity run free. The result—thousands of chic unconventional gems inspiring the story below. Enjoy!
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Real Wedding: Iva & Dennis
Since Iva had gone to fashion school, she told me she would like to take the swatch home, think of a design herself, and do some sketches. However, she was very skeptical about her drawing ability, but I told her not to worry. She could send me whatever she drew, and I would work with her to establish the final design and fit.
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The Chicago Bride: Charming, Elegant, and Authentic
This summer I had the pleasure to visit Chicago and attend the Luxury Bridal Expo and Fashion Show held at the Marriott on Michigan Ave. I was completely enchanted! Talk about Chicago City Chic!
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