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Unbox the Dress: For All Your Wedding-Dress-Repurposing Needs

NK Bride January 9, 2024

We had the pleasure of interviewing Co-Founder and CEO of Unbox the Dress, Grace Lightner, and Marketing Coordinator, Kellie Doran, to learn about the unique company. Unbox the Dress turns your vintage (and modern!) wedding dresses into priceless family heirlooms, ranging from Getting Ready Bridal Robes to Christening Outfits. Keep reading to find out about the “why” behind the brand, the distinct process, read touching stories from customers, and get all of your pertinent questions answered!

Real NK Weddings: Adina & Andrew

NK Bride January 9, 2024

Adina and Andrew are taking over this week’s Real NK Weddings spotlight! The A-Team tied the knot on the 1st of October surrounded by family, friends, foliage, and flowers. The mountainous region of Vermont served as the perfect backdrop to celebrate their love for each other. Read on to see how Nathalie rose to the occasion to create Adina’s perfect look!

Real NK Weddings: Natalie & Josh Lichtman

NK Bride January 9, 2024

We had the pleasure of interviewing real NK Bride, Natalie Lichtman, to tell us all about her wedding to husband, Josh. The couple combined time-honored family traditions with their love of fun times and travel to create the celebration of their dreams. Keep reading to see the part Nathalie played in giving Mrs. Lichtman the perfect dress!

Real NK Weddings: Shereen & Shane Becerra

NK Bride January 9, 2024

This week, we’re highlighting one of our very own NK Brides, Shereen Becerra, and her husband, Shane! The blissful couple’s wedding was filled with so many meaningful, sentimental elements that you can’t fail to see the adoration they have for each other and their loved ones. Read on to see for yourself and take a look at our original designs!

For the Custom Groom

NK Bride January 9, 2024

Planning a wedding is an exciting time for young couples. It’s an amazing celebration of love, and it points towards the amazing future they are building with their partner. Often times the groom can feel lost in all this excitement. People are always quick to ask the bride how she is, what her dress looks like, and what the wedding will be. It’s important for the groom to remember it’s his day too, and he deserves a splurge as well. A custom designed suit might just be the perfect way to make the wedding feel special for your groom.

Advice to the Newlyweds from Older Relatives

NK Bride January 9, 2024

2020 has been a wild year, and has impacted so many newly-engaged, and newlywed couples. With cancelled weddings, zoom celebrations, and backyard nuptials, you may feel that you missed out on sharing special moments with your loved ones and older relatives. We wanted to bridge the gap and give you some of the best marriage/love advice and inspiration from married couples around the globe. It won’t replace Great Aunt Greta’s 30 minute monologue on being a good wife, but it may give you some great ideas as you move forward as a couple in this crazy world.

The Modern Wedding Calligrapher

NK Bride January 9, 2024

The perfect save the date, or invitation, can really set the mood for your wedding. Do you appreciate the tradition and care that goes into a hand written invitation. The NK Bride team got the chance to talk with Caroline David of Slings and Arrows Studio about the magic of modern calligraphy.

Interview With STE Events - The Culinary Experience You Must Try

NK Bride January 9, 2024

For the foodies planning weddings, STE Events is not to be missed. As a catering/event planning team, they can make your whole day feel seamless, and provide you and your guests with a culinary experience everyone will remember for a lifetime. The NK Bride team was lucky enough to chat with Scott Edwards, Chef/Founder of STE Events, about the unique, and exciting business.

Nicole & Nathan's Romantic Rustic Wedding

NK Bride January 9, 2024

We want to share the story of Nicole and Nathan’s romantic Texas wedding. NK Bride Designer, Nathalie Kraynina, had the pleasure of working with Nicole to create her custom reception dress. It was fun, flirty, and modern and was the perfect complement to their rustic venue.

Basquiat Brides

NK Bride January 9, 2024

This fall NK Bride, in partnership with creative and talented industry professionals, styled this wedding fit for a modern, and artistic couple. This one-of-a-kind event brings florals, art, design, and elegance together, all captured by the talented photographer, Avery White. The story created through this couple is a message of love, and our talented team was inspired by the famous Brooklyn artist, Basquiat. Pulling inspiration from this urban style, and bold reflection on society. The team was able to create the perfect, unique day for our beautiful brides. The creative concept brought to life for this same sex couple pays homage to the creative and bold elements you can find in Basquiat's work.

Holden: Designing Rings for a Lifetime

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

Genevieve Rose Atelier: The Modern Millinery

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

The A to Z’s of Bridal Fabrics with NK Bride

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

Anée Atelier: A Wedding Photography Duo

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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!

Knowing Quality in Wedding Fashion: What to Look for in a Wedding Gown

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

An Elegant Afternoon in a Blooming Blue Garden

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

Interview with Our Favorite Photographer: A Unique Fashion Editorial

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

A Modern Magical Garden Affair

NK Bride January 9, 2024

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.

The Perfect Match: Sarah & Doron

NK Bride January 9, 2024

…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!…