Mohonk is one of those places that is truly fabulous no matter what the season. That said, there is so much to do there in the summertime! One feature of summer is the gorgeous gardens. They never disappoint, and the display is completely different each year. Summer is the perfect time for a romantic stroll […]
Let’s face it: One of the very best things about Mohonk Mountain House is their incredible grounds and the amazing opportunities for hiking all around the grounds. Here are some season-specific tips for your springtime visit to Mohonk Mountain House: One really fun thing about Mohonk is that they change their display gardens every year! […]
There are few places as beautiful as the Hudson Valley of NY in the autumn. It’s the perfect time to step outside and enjoy hiking the grounds of Mohonk Mountain House. You can come for the day, or go all out and spend a week. I guarantee you’ll want to return again and again once […]
We have eaten many meals at Mohonk Mountain House between overnight trips and weddings, so here’s the scoop! First of all, if you’re just planning a day trip, the meals may seem a bit pricy, but the food is excellent. They have recently begun incorporating more locally-sourced and farm-raised foods in their menu, and you […]
Are you feeling stressed? Need to take a break? Whether you need a spa day or you’re taking a full week-long spacation, the world-class spa at Mohonk will delight you. Here are a few things we’ve particularly enjoyed at the Spa at Mohonk: The Moisture Drench Healing Facial. This was 50 minutes of bliss. The […]
Mohonk is one of our absolute favorite places in the world. As locals, we’ve been going there for at least 30 years, yet it still makes our hearts skip a beat when we drive up to the mountain house. Just 85 miles from Manhattan, or 70 miles from Westchester, this National Historic Landmark is unlike […]
Recently we did an overnight that was such perfection, we decided we had to share our secret formula. With just one overnight at Mohonk, we enjoyed two full days of total relaxation and exhilaration. Here’s how we did it: Although check-in is at 4pm, you can use the house and activities for the entire first […]
We recently received an inquiry from a bride who was offered by another photographer an impossibly low price and nothing but digital product. Jenni told her about our studio, our top-quality products, our 5-star level of service, our excellent reputation and name in the region, our experience, and about enthused reviews from our awesome couples. The bride contacted […]
CHOOSING A PHOTOGRAPHER My parents were abroad vacationing when I began the wedding planning process. I was reluctant to book a photographer without consulting with my mom. But, I knew I wanted to lock in a great photographer; after all the dust settles, you have only memories and photographs to keep. Ulysses and Jenni were the […]
CHOOSING WEDDING VENDORS My wedding planner, Rashi Shyam of Event Nirvana, was our fearless leader. Planning an entirely outdoor, at-home wedding is a tall order with logistical challenges at every step. She took on each challenge with calm and logic. The last minute changes, additions and rearrangements due to unforeseen weather barely phased her. A […]
HAIR/MAKEUP I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day. Since I normally wear my hair down I thought long soft waves would look great. Make stylist, Pauline of Flawless Beauty by Pauline, agreed. But, plans don’t always work out. My wedding day was hot and humid and loose hair was out of the […]
THE LENGHA After endless hours (and miles!) of searching for high-end and well-established designers for my bridal lengha, I chose a fairly new luxury designer, Saa.n.she. I couldn’t have been happier! Though bridal consultants told me the latest style was to choose varied colors such as hot pink and neon yellow for bridal wear, I knew […]
In case you missed it, Kinjal’s story began here yesterday with the story of how she met Anil and his proposal to her. Enjoy part 2! THE WEDDING DRESS + FLOWERS My favorite part of wedding planning was dress shopping! It’s no surprise to anyone that knows me that I love fashion. But more importantly, spending quality […]
We first met Kinjal over 5 years ago, at an amazing wedding in which she was a bridesmaid. When she contacted us about her own wedding, we were over-the-moon excited! Although Kinjal’s wedding day has now passed, she wrote some beautiful words to convey and remember her feelings surrounding this special day. We’re going to publish them in […]
If the bride and groom are both getting ready in the same hotel, the hotel staff might think it would be best for your rooms to be on opposite sides of the hotel. After all, you don’t want to bump into each other before you’re ready, right? However, this can make it an extra challenge […]
Are you ready to find the finest in bridal gown fashion, sample breathtaking bespoke bouquets, search for the perfect repurposed venue for your unique event, and marvel at real wedding stories as you plan your own wedding day? For all of the above (and more) there’s no better magazine in the Tri-State area than Westchester […]
Here’s a tip to help take your ceremony decor from the good to Great: Rather than a plain white paper runner (if you’re using a runner at all), consider one with a beautiful design. It will add to the rest of your lovely decor, especially if this is an outdoor ceremony. It will hold up […]
Thousands of brides each year dream of finding the perfect white gown, while many others have a vision of walking down the aisle in vivid color. Perhaps seeing celebrities like Reese Witherspoon in her pale blush Monique Lhuillier dress, Anne Hathaway in her vintage Valentino gown with its fringes splashed with pink, or Cynthia Bailey […]
What’s the most important thing to you when choosing a photographer? Is it their price? Is it their having the latest and greatest cameras available? Or maybe it’s the sheer volume of photographs received on a disc regardless? We’re glad to say these aren’t the points of focus with our clients; instead, it’s the high quality […]
Working with people who love providing quality results and quality service just as much as we do is always invigorating and even inspiring. While photographing Rebekah + Harry’s wedding we had a chance to see just a sample of the beautifully handmade invitations by Kristy Rice, artist and owner of the fabulous design studio, Momental […]
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