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Bonnet Island Estate: A Tasting

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:09:04 +0000

It is always a treat to visit one of our favorite Weddings of Distinction venues The Bonnet Island Estate. Even in the winter there is something so deeply tranquil about the location with its bay views abundant wildlife and gentle breezes. To make things even more blissful we were joined by some of the most talented vendors as they created a feast of inspiration for the bride and grooms to be. Merri-Makers Catering offered up exquisite food & service. Stephanie Somodi owner of Designing the Most Inviting Day showcased a beautiful variety of invitations from rustic seaside bliss to black tie elegance. The truly talented floral team at MDS Floral Designs created an amazing range of tabletops from French Country to crystal & blue beach chic. The Cake Studio of Ocean City impressed us with his detail and imagination. Kate Duffy of Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid outdid herself once again with tables of modern romantic elegance and rustic country charm. Thank you to the exceptional staff of The Bonnet Island Estate for creating another memorable experience.

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Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day

The Cake Studio of Ocean City

Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid

Merri-Makers Caterers

Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day

Bonnet Island Escape

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:38:14 +0000

Jessica & Michael met on holiday in the Bahamas. She lived in New York; he lived in New Hampshire. Despite geographical differences they both knew it was love at first sight and two weeks later they had their first date. It was fitting that the two choose The Bonnet Island Estate on LBI to wed. The private island escape was such a peaceful backdrop with its lush grasses and wild birds it was as if the couple was still on holiday.

Michelle Santanello of MDS Floral Designs made elegant & airy bouquets wrapped in blush silk and sequins. Hand painted signs led the way to the ceremony.

The pre-wedding outfits were just way to cute!

Stephanie Somodi of Designs by Stephanie incorporated Jessica’s blue & green theme in an elegant design for the invitations, programs, and menues. Jessica’s hairpiece was antique silver with pearl.

The bridal gown by Michelle Roth available at Kleinfeld Bridal caught the light so beautifully at every turn.

Bubbles added a touch of whimsy & joy after the ceremony.

We fell in love with the twobirds bridesmaids dresses, one dress can be worn 15 different ways! Each girl wore her dress in a different style to complement their shape and they look so so comfortable. The flower girls were twirling all day long!

Jessica’s mother & stepfather gaze at the newlyweds.

Michelle of MDS Floral Designs used crisp pinks and greens to create a warm & welcoming atmosphere complemented by candlelight and hand painted signs with sweet phrases. The bride’s mother Charlene helped to plan every perfect detail aided by the fabulous Day of Coordinator Heather Furgeson. Merri-Makers Catering provided exquisite food and service as always!

Who else but french luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin could have made the bride’s ravishing red heeled stilettos?

The bride and her mother danced a mother daughter dance while watching a video montage of Jessica’s father, a firefighter that passed away in 9.11.01. Jessica’s engagement ring holds the diamond that her father gave to her mother.

Premier Event Rentals set up a fun photo booth complete with great costumes for the guests to enjoy.

A romantic sunset stroll on the reed covered banks of Bonnet Island completed the day!

Location Feature: Back on the Island!

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:56:22 +0000

We were so excited to have our first wedding at the stunning Mallard Island Yacht Club! We had so much fun at the tasting we couldn’t wait to start photographing here and Lauren and Zachary couldn’t have had a more beautiful day!

Mallard Island Yacht Club

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:35:44 +0000

We were so honored to attend the first tasting at Mallard Island Yacht Club, the new sister estate to our beloved Bonnet Island Estate! Right on the water on Barnegat Bay this stunning 18,000 square foot yacht club is just divine. A charming boathouse with a stacked stone fireplace stands at the end of the pier, a perfect place for a romantic ceremony. Every detail, like the boathouse’s wavy pane glass windows and pumpkin-pine flooring that were taken from a 1600’s farmhouse, is absolutely exquisite.

In the main ballroom the dramatic Tiffany blue ceiling creates old-fashioned romantic atmosphere. Katydid Florist the arrangements for this table very clean and modern in design, with a strong black white and green theme in vintage silver vases.

We just loved the Groom’s Shack which has a ‘colorful’ history as an army barracks and clam shack. With its rustic leather and tartan chairs and nautical theme it is just the place for a boys club. Below, MDS Floral Designs provided a Mackenzie-Childs inspired tabletop with sunflowers, yellow roses, and purple accents.

With showcases from some of our favorite vendors like MDS Floral Designs and Katydid Florist and exquisite food by the nationally renowned Merri-Makers we are just so excited to shoot there this summer!