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.
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Advice to the Newlyweds from Older Relatives
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.
Read More1940s Brides: Parachuting into Love
Everyone loves grandma. Her kindness, great cooking, and wise words are always welcome, but have you ever wondered what wedding dress shopping was like for her?
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On my wedding day March 17th, 2017, going to City Hall….
Ideas for Planning a Safe Wedding Toda
To all our couples, we are truly saddened for you at this time. Rescheduling a wedding can be emotionally and financially draining. The NK Bride team is here for you during this tough time, and we want you to focus on how you can spin the situation to still celebrate the love you’ve found. From planning to precautions, spending some alone time with your soon-to-be-spouse may be the perfect chance to decide on what’s really important for you on your big day. Taking care of our loved ones is important, and having a happy healthy wedding is our priority.
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Basquiat Brides
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.
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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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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.
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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!
Read MoreNK Bride at Manus X Machina... The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the best things about living in New York is the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It has been an incredible source of inspiration and information for me since I first moved here. Every year they have a special fashion exhibit starting with the opening ceremony known as the MET Gala. I am always amazed by the spectacular presentations.
Read MoreNK Bride at Swarovski
This season I had the pleasure to be invited to the Swarovski New York showroom for a presentation of their new Spring 2017 collection. The New York team of Swarovski works with select designers directly, introducing them the new shapes, colors and innovations, and I was fortunate to become one of them. It was a fascinating, informative and very inspirational experience for me as a bridal designer. I love working with embroidered crystals and other beaded textures and I have done it on many on my designs!
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The Future of Wedding Photo Booths with OutSnapped (Copy)
Amid the changes the world is facing in 2020, the NK Bride team got in touch with some amazing wedding vendors with bright ideas about the future of the industry. We had the honor of speaking with Nicholas Rhodes, founder of OutSnapped, a photobooth and photography company that is pushing the limits of photo tech to bring new life to the online wedding experience. We spoke about their traditional products and services, as well as Nicholas’s ideas on the future of weddings to get a strong idea of the innovative nature of OutSnapped.
Read MoreTrend Alert: Bridal Sleeves Style
Sleeves have always been popular on wedding dresses, although the modern bride is using sleeves for fun and fashion more than modesty. The bridal sleeve has become a tool for styling a wedding dress, and with the popularity of detachable sleeves growing, you can upgrade any wedding look to match your personal style with a simple snap-in sleeve. These options are popular for 2021, as they can help your wedding look change from ceremony to reception.
Read MoreStyling Tips: Short Dresses & Long Veils
For a chic, modern, and fresh look many brides are choosing to walk down the aisle with a short wedding dress, but a lot of brides are left wondering how to style their short wedding dress. We say be confident, be true to you, and use contrast! If you’re opting for the short dress, why not amp it up with a long veil. It’s a dramatic look, and is certainly perfect for the cool girl bride. Check out how these awesome brides used long veils to elevate their look to the next level.
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Weddings: Celebrating Love and Pride
NK Bride has long valued the importance of inclusivity, and supporting our stunning LGBTQ+ couples every day of the year. In honor of Pride Month we wanted to highlight a few of our favorite 2021 LGBTQ+ weddings! Each couple celebrated their love in their own elegant style at enchanting venues. These beautiful couples had no hesitations on being authentically themselves, and we hope that one day, everyone will celebrate love and pride like these amazing couples. Happy Pride!
Read MoreFun Ways to Include Your Pets in Your Wedding
We all know that our furry friends aren’t just pets…they’re family! They hold a special place in our hearts, so why shouldn’t they be a part of one of our most significant milestones? Whether they’re physically present or make an appearance in the decor, we’ve found some fun options for including your best furriends in your wedding.
Read MoreStyling Your Mixed Wedding Party
The modern bride is so much more than traditional. Why limit ourselves on which of our closest friends to include in the wedding? Gender is no longer a requirement for the bridal party, and that makes wedding planning so much more fun! Of course, we still want our pals to look their best, so we collected some of the coolest ways to coordinate your diverse wedding party, and to be honest, they are way cooler than any tradition.
Read MoreBold Hair for the Beautiful Bride
If you’re searching for inspiration for your wedding day hairstyle you’ve likely seen pages and pages of beautiful blond curls, and long voluminous braids. For many of us, these hairstyles aren’t achievable at all, and for many others, these hairstyles don’t represent an aesthetic that they feel fits them. These bold, and unique brides had no fear being themselves on their big day. Your hair doesn’t define you, but it’s a part of your identity, and you shouldn’t feel you have to change that to feel like a bride.
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