Welcome Nedelyn Perry to JFBL

Sometimes you're in the right place at the right time.  Last spring, while browsing around the local shops of Guilford, CT,  I stopped into MIX to buy a gift for a friend.  Eventually, a chat with the very sweet saleswoman introduced me to Nedelyn Perry.  The timing proved perfect!  I was ready to add another member to the JFBL team.  I was really impressed with her presence and her sense of style.  We instantly bonded over our love of NYC.  I learned that Ned ( as I now call her) went to school for cosmetology in the city and, like me, moved back to CT for love.  

This past wedding season, she joined our team as a makeup artist and hair stylist.  And, now, she shares more of her talent in our SPA room!  I am so excited to have Ned with us--her hands are like magic!  For all you New York ladies, don't fret!  Ned is also working at Garren Salon on Sundays, doing manicures, pedicures, makeup and brow shaping. 

If you are getting married in 2010, Nedelyn is one person you'll want on your vendor list.  Her forte is natural makeup and she is masterful at creating original, unique hair styles.  

In the meantime, visit with her at the Beauty Library on Thursday and Fridays from 11-7.  She'll give you a spa treatment (that we call a FASSAGE) that you won't forget! 

Thank you Nedelyn, for being a part our success in the 2009 wedding season!  We are so proud to have you with us!

Wedding Row- Tip of the day

photo credit: left picture by Leslie Dumke , right picture by Carrie Roseman

As so many of you already know, I am so excited to have moved into the Red House on Wedding Row with my roomie, Sarah True of True Event and my neighbors, Stonington Design and Paperie, The White Dress by the Shore and Beneath the Gown....

I just had to share this wonderful service with all of my ladies, especially brides! We all know that the perfect gown starts with the perfect foundation but where do we find custom fitted lingerie? I have the answer! Meet Josie Jolan of Beneath the Gown. Josie is a talented seamstress and I might add, a very kind soul. She recently opened a lingerie boutique located within the White Dress by The Shore in Clinton, CT.  At Beneath the Gown, you'll find a collection of exclusive designer lingerie labels featuring french European fine laces and hand-made silks.  Along with her friendly personality, Josie offers complimentary bra fittings and specializes in selecting the perfect foundations for every gown and/or outfit. In addition, Josie designs and creates by hand, her own stunning bustiers, lingerie and gowns! Make sure you reserve your spot- she is by appointment only!

Wedding row tip of the day from Josie:

Shop for your undergarments PRIOR to your first gown fitting.  Having the proper foundation in place for your fitting will help you save time and better envision what the final result will look like.

We hope you'll come meet Josie and all of us at the Wedding Row Open House on November 1st, 2010.  From 1-4pm

104 + 110 East Main Street, Clinton CT.  

XO

Introducing Wedding Row

Main Street in Clinton, Connecticut has become “Wedding Row” and is now bursting with all things bridal.

Join The White Dress by the shore and Stonington Design+Paperie for an open house on Sunday, November 1st, as we celebrate the arrival of three talented studios to our neighborhood—Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, True Event and Beneath the Gown.

From 1 to 4pm, each of the five shops will be open for merriment. Mix and mingle with brides, friends and the industry's finest experts while enjoying savory treats from the talented gourmands at Perfect Parties and the latest vintage compliments of Clinton’s own Chamard Vineyards. As you step inside the historic properties at 104 and 110 East Main Street you'll fall in love with your wedding. . .

104 East Main Street

About Beneath the Gown
Beneath the Gown, is a bridal lingerie boutique offering an exquisite collection of exclusive designer lingerie labels featuring French European couture fine laces and exquisite hand-made silks perfect for honeymoon, special events or every day. Services include complimentary, professional bra fittings and an in-house custom design service where Josie Jolon, the company’s founder can customize or custom create the perfect foundation to suit any body type, gown type or personal style.

About The White Dress by the Shore
The White Dress by the shore, an upscale bridal boutique offers couture gowns and chic accessories for brides, mothers, and maids in the quaint atmosphere of an antique home. Beth Chapman, former vice president of merchandising for Ann Taylor, opened the boutique in 2004.

About Stonington Design + Paperie
Stonington Design+Paperie is a full service graphic design studio that specializes in creating couture invitations and announcements celebrating life’s landmark events. In addition, the firm has over twenty years of experience creating communications that range from logos to entire identity programs, marketing brochures to special event promotions, blogs to websites.

110 East Main Street

About True Event
Founded by Sarah True, an event designer that began her career in New York City with years of experience working and exploring all areas of the event industry. True Event is a full service event design and coordination studio. We are designers who coordinate events, not just coordinators who oversee the logistics of an event. We are a boutique in that we produce one event at a time. At True Event we believe each client is unique and create custom packages for each of our clients through a personalized process. Experienced event design and coordination, custom packages, personalized planning, a comfortable and fun experience and producing unique events is what True Event is all about.

About Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Jennie Fresa, formerly a New York city Trainer and Regional Makeup Artist for Trish McEvoy, brings her trained eye in bridal beauty to the shoreline of CT. The Beauty Library is a makeup studio and mini spa created especially for the bride to be. At the Beauty Library, brides can expect customized makeup and skin care services in a calming atmosphere. Jennie specializes in a natural look and uses her signature makeup line-JF Minerals.

Additional Event Sponsors
We are also grateful for the generosity of the following talents-
Hana Floral Design
Sperry Tents
Elan Artists
Rentals Unlimited

Photo credits
Carla Ten Eyck | Daisy Schenk | Carrie Roseman | Tobi Morris


To join the Wedding Row festivities on Sunday, November 1st from 1-4, kindly click here to RSVP

Photo Shoot with Adrien Broom

Last Monday I had the pleasure of  working with the remarkable Adrien Broom.  We all met at The English Garden, a vintage shop on Chapel Street in New Haven.  Tove from Tova's Vintage shop provided the wardrobe which consisted of ornate gowns and frilly dresses from the 1920's and 1950's.  The models arrived and it was time for hair and makeup!  This was the most fun I had with makeup in a long time.  The skin was smooth and matte,  lips were stained with deep burgundy reds and black eye liner was my best friend.   Adrien brought along one prop in particular that may have stole the show-- a little fox.  Not a real fox, a stuffed one.  Poor guy.  Nonetheless, he helped bring our foxy lady theme to life.  I hope you'll enjoy a small taste of what we created.  More beauty shots to come...