They rented out an Airbnb for the ceremony, a modern farmhouse that Mikaela called her dream home. While searching for the venue, she looked for a spectacular house that stands out. The one she chose was modern and clean and was surrounded by rolling hills, an aesthetic that Vermont, where Mikaela was born and raised, is known for.
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NK Bride Beach Wedding in Montauk
This summer we partnered with Michelle McSwain of Julep & Belle Photography is known for featuring sun drenched and bright images that capture the natural moments between two people in love. Together we gathered some of our favorite wedding vendors in the industry to bring bright pops of color and extra flare to create a surf inspired “Montauk Wedding” for Summer….
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NK Bride at The Wedding Salon
This spring I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Wedding Salon bridal expo held at the Stewart Hotel in NYC. I usually like to check out these types of events so I can get a feel for what’s offered to my brides and meet other wonderful professionals in my industry. But, this year I went as a bride myself and it was so much fun!
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NK creating a custom wedding dress...
One Size Doesn't Fit All : Buying The Right Size At The Store Versus A Custom Wedding Dress
The "benefit" of buying a wedding dress versus having one custom made is the fact that you can go to the store, try on the dress, pay, and walk out with it. Or at least try on one in your size and order it.
After talking to one of my recent brides who, prior to seeing me, visited a number of high-end design stores in Manhattan, I was surprised to learn that the experience, in reality, may be very different.
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photo by: Kristen Walther Photography
NK Talks to Sew Heidi of "The Successful Fashion Designer" Podcast
I will admit it’s a little nerve wracking to listen to myself talk for over an hour but I am really excited to have shared my experiences with Heidi's listeners. This podcast talks about my journey starting in fashion to becoming a bridal designer. Two years ago I decided to shift from my ready-to-wear line and focus only on making custom bridal designs. It was a long road filled with ups and downs and it sure wasn’t easy to let go of my fashion line but now I finally feel like I found my true calling and I am really happy.
Read MoreHow I Make The First Drape of a Wedding Dress- Getting Ready For The First Fitting
Many of my brides love learning about what it takes to make their dress and so I would like to share a little bit more in detail this part of my process. Here I refer specifically to a “wedding dress”, but the steps will be mostly the same for any other type of design.
The first “drape” is the first draft of your outfit.
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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!
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Real Wedding: Iva & Dennis
Since Iva had gone to fashion school, she told me she would like to take the swatch home, think of a design herself, and do some sketches. However, she was very skeptical about her drawing ability, but I told her not to worry. She could send me whatever she drew, and I would work with her to establish the final design and fit.
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The Chicago Bride: Charming, Elegant, and Authentic
This summer I had the pleasure to visit Chicago and attend the Luxury Bridal Expo and Fashion Show held at the Marriott on Michigan Ave. I was completely enchanted! Talk about Chicago City Chic!
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.
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The Process: Coming Up With The Design
When creating a custom bridal dress, you have the opportunity to make anything you want – anything you can imagine. I know this is kind of self-explanatory, but when planning a wedding, we often think about finding the perfect dress first, and then the rest of the wedding theme is dictated by its design. But what we often don't think of is that when you make a custom bridal gown, it can be created to match your vision. The wedding venue, the flowers, or any other details can be used as the inspiration for the dress.
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Fabric Shopping and The Unknown...
I often encounter two different types of brides. The first is the kind who knows exactly what she wants and what she is looking for. She has been planning this day ever since she was little, or at least ever since she knew she had found the person with whom she wants to say "I do." Either way, she comes prepared when we have our first consultation. She has been shopping for a while but hasn't yet seen what she wants. She shows me sketches, pictures, and very specific details of the dress she wants to make. Usually the challenge is to incorporate everything into one actual design idea.
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The Re-Cut
Creating a custom wedding dress doesn’t always mean you have to start from scratch. When Liz came in for her first consultation, she had already purchased a lovely gown. It was beautiful cotton lace overlaying a tan (nude) lining. It was stunning, but it didn't fit her at all. The proportions were so far from her body that the lace design over the bust sat almost at her waistline, making her look “saggy,” for lack of a better word. It was not flattering, to say the least. I’ve altered many wedding dresses in the past, but I knew this one was going to need more than alterations.
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NK Bride at Toasted Brooklyn
Recently, I had the honor to participate in a wonderful wedding event called “Toasted,” which is held at the historical event space – the Warsaw – here in Brooklyn. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon filled with joy and excitement.
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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Hannah & Baruch: A Brooklyn Fairy Tale
When Hannah came to me, she had been shopping for a while and had tried on so many dresses. None of them fit her properly. She was lost. She hadn’t seen anything that came even close to what she imagined. She wanted a dress that was elegant yet made a bold statement: something very classic with a little edge. She wanted a true evening gown that would be graceful, stylish, and glamorous.
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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.
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The Wedding Officiants Perfect for Your Modern Wedding
Honeybreak Officiants are a team of modern officiants who’s goal is to bring modern energy to your wedding day. With customized ceremonies designed to represent your unique relationship they have perfected the modern ceremony. The NK Bride Team got in contact with Mirelle Eid to ask some questions about planning a ceremony in 2020.
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The Live Artist Who Can Capture Your Wedding Day
At NK Bride we value creativity and uniqueness, and we are dedicated to finding other brands in the industry who can make your wedding day special. We got the chance to speak with another live wedding artist, and hear about his process, and what special elements he can bring to your wedding day. NYC painter Anthony Galati has an extra special touch and is perfect at creating glamorous recreations of real moments from your wedding.
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