It’s been a big week here at Merci New York!I had the pleasure of writing for The Plaza’s June newsletter, there was our lovely styling spread on The Wedding Chicks, our friends at Crave NYC wrote a wonderful interview story on our services, and somehow the shoe mega-retailer Piperlime counted Merci New York among their favorite wedding blogs.Wow. To put it lightly, I’m more than humbled by all the love! But, speaking of love, there’s one little piece of press that really hit my heart this week. This Sunday, June 20th {which happens to be our two-year wedding anniversary!}, is also Father’s Day. In honor of dads and their daughters, the editors of Aisledash have compiled some really touching moments between brides and their dads, and I am just over the moon that they selected a moment my dad and I shared during our Father-Daughter dance. My dad means the world to me, and as I am sure many of you can relate, no matter how “grown-up” I actually am, I will always feel like his little girl. So mosey on over to Aisledash and take a peek at all the great pictures and sweet daddy-daughter stories; they’re sure to put a tear in your eye. And then come on back over here… We’d love to hear the special moments you plan to share with your dad on your wedding day {or about the memories you already have}! Happy weekend! xx, Jacqueline
Don't you just love Tuesday Shoesday? If you haven't been privy to the fun, you're missing out {as stylists, it may just be our favorite day of the week here on Merci New York}. Each Tuesday, a string of wedding bloggers has been selecting one tres-chic shoe, perfect for the walk down the aisle. For us, we've been eying up {among others} some classic Louboutins, simple Chloe flats, sixties-inspired pumps, and sparkly Jimmy Choos... But today we thought we'd spin in a different direction and introduce those of you not-in-the-know to Aruna Seth, one of our favorite London-based luxury shoe designers, whose Swarovski crystal-embellished products are often the focus of our styling campaigns {just check out the backgrounds of our Web site for a range of her darling heels and wedges}!
Aruna Seth's shoes are glamorous, luxurious, and tall {to me, the higher the heel, the better}. The line is handmade in northern Italy and stocked at Gabriella Bridal Salon on 14th Street... and, as luck would have it, you can meet Aruna and receive a special 10% discount on her entire collection of bridal and evening shoes this upcoming Thursday at an exclusive trunk show...
Thursday, January 6th 12:00 - 7:00 No Appointment Necessary Gabriella New York Bridal Salon 400 W. 14th st. 2A New York City 212.206.1915 www.gabriellanewyork.com
Now that's the kind of Tuesday Shoesday we like... pretty, luxurious, and accessible!
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Title: SHOESDAY TUESDAY
Every night, 22,000 teenagers are homeless in Australia.
On Tuesday 19th August, keep your shoes on for 24 hours for Shoesday Tuesday, and help raise funds and awareness for youth homelessness in our country.
Title: Sting - Spread A Little Happiness
Spread a little happiness
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky
You mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
Spread a little happiness as you go by
Please try
What's the use of worrying and feeling blue
When days are long keep on smiling through
Spread a little happiness till dreams come true
Surely you'll be wise to make the best of every blues day
Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday
Your golden shoes day
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky
You mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
Spread a little happiness as you go by
I've got a creed for every need
So easy that it must succeed
I'll set it down for you to read
So please, take heed
Keep out the gloom
Let in the sun
That's my advice for everyone
It's only once we pass this way
So day by day
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky
You mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
Spread a little happiness as you go by
Please try
What's the use of worrying and feeling blue?
When days are long keep on smiling through
Spread a little happiness till dreams come true
Surely you'll be wise to make the best of every blues day
Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday
Your golden shoes day
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky
You mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
Spread a little happiness as you go by
Surely you'll be wise to make the best of every blues day
Don't you realise you'll find next monday or next Tuesday
Your golden shoes day
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky
You mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
Spread a little happiness as you go by
Oh my goodness, can you say love? Everything about Kelly and Jeremy's wedding just oozes old Hollywood glamour and fifties-style panache. {And can we talk about the tres-007 pool table shot? Amazing}. We were smitten the second photographer Jessica Johnston shared them with us, and couldn't wait to reveal all the beautiful, creative details. Enjoy!Venue: Meadowbrook Hall Dress: Kenneth Pool Floral: Emerald City Lighting: The Lighting Guy
From the bride: Jeremy and I met at Michigan State University in 2001. I always joked with my friends that I wanted to meet someone that was at least 6’3 {I am 5’10 and at least 6 feet in heels} with dark hair and eyes who was intelligent, charismatic and funny. The minute we met, my knees literally went weak because he had all of those qualities and more.
I wanted a wedding with a swanky vibe. Our wedding was classically elegant, but with a twist of some serious fun... I consider myself an old soul and have always loved Frank Sinatra/Rat Pack, so we walked into "The Best is Yet to Come" and our song was "Just the Way You Look Tonight". Lighting was extremely important to me because the cool blues and purples reminded me of an old night club. Our signature drinks were a play on something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
Something Old- Dirty Martini Something New- Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Something Borrowed- Screw Driver Something Blue- Blue Moon Martini
For my dress, I wanted luxurious fabric and a little bit of bling- I think I found that with Kenneth Pool's Degas. I also loved the brooch and bow detail on our Alvina Valenta bridesmaid dresses. The men wore classic tuxedos.
It was truly an unforgettable night and I really appreciate Jessica capturing every moment. They were beyond phenomenal!!!
About the photographer: Michigan-based photographers Nathan and Jessica Johnston create fashion-inspired, photojournalistic images for the stylish bride. Their background in graphic design coupled with a love of film continually influence the moments they capture. Describing their style as "cinematic weddings and lifestyle photography for the modern minded," Jessica and Nathan strive to create timeless images. Their work has been featured in The Knot Weddings, Photo District News, Brides, and Metro Detroit Bride.
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Title: Molly Picon in The Wedding Scene from Yidl Mitn Fidl 1936 Yiddish film
from the 1936 Yiddish film YIDL MITN FIDL.
This was filmed once again in Kazimierz, Poland, using local inhabitants as extras. It took over thirty consecutive hours to film, and the food had to be kosher of course as the locals used were all Orthodox Jews. As the filming went on, they ate, and for the successive shots of the table the food had to be replenished. The poverty stricken guests just couldn't understand what was happening, as they thought they had been invited to a real wedding. When one woman asked why so much food they explained that it wasn't a real wedding - only a film. It is possible she had never seen a film, for she said: "Why didn't you tell me that before? With so much food, I could have brought my daughter to get married for real. She has a chassen (bridegroom) but we have no money for a dowry to make a proper wedding." Molly suspected her husband (Jacob Kalich) may have given the woman the money, as later she smiled at Picon and said "Are you lucky to have such a rich husband."
It's a sobering thought to think what would have happened to these people only a few short years later.
The first question we had in planning our destination wedding was whether the marriage would be legally recognized in the United States.
The U.S. State Department actually has a website for U.S. citizens interested in getting married in a foreign country.
You need to follow the legal procedures of the country where you will be married. Most countries have residency requirements (the length of time before the wedding you need to be in the country). In the Bahamas, the residency requirement was one day. However, Tahiti has a residency requirement of 30 days, essentially eliminating it as a potential location for destination weddings.
You will need to produce legal documentation (usually your passports), but could also include birth certificates, death certificates (widow/widower) and/or divorce decrees. Since this was the first marriage for both us, we only needed our passports and copies of our birth certificates. In the Bahamas, we also needed to go through a brief interview with a local official (about 10 minutes). We did not need to do a blood test, which can be a major issue for some people getting married in some countries (including Mexico).
The other major issue that people encounter is getting their marriage certificates/licenses translated into English (which is required for your marriage to be legal in the U.S.). The official language of the Bahamas was English, so we did not have any troubles. We wisely obtained multiple notarized copies of our license, which came in handy when we got home. We needed extra copies of the license for the name change.
Destination weddings can introduce some additional hopes you might need to jump through with respect to legal issues, but it is not a major problem.
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Title: (April 2009) - CNN Interview on behalf of the Association for Airline Passenger Rights
AAPR Blasts United Airlines Decision to Discriminate Against People of Size; New Policy Charges Overweight Passengers for Two Tickets
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 17, 2009) - The Association for Airline Passenger Rights (AAPR) today blasted the decision by United Airlines to violate the Civil Rights of people of size by charging them for two tickets if they are deemed to be overweight. United Airlines announced that its ticket agents will begin denying boarding passes to people of size if they are "unable to comfortably fasten a safety belt with one extension or sit comfortably with armrests down," unless they purchase a second ticket.
"They're at it again," said Brandon M. Macsata, Executive Director of the Association for Airline Passenger Rights, of the airline industry. "United is now the latest airline to shelve customer service standards in search for higher profits, while claiming that the new policy is to 'protect' other passengers. At issue should not be the size of any passenger, but rather why the airlines continue to pack coach passengers like sardenes into the cabin."
Most coach airline seats are smaller than seats on buses or trains, even movie theaters - yet unlike in those environments, customers cannot simply get up and move around but are rather forced to sit
uncomfortably until the flight's destination is reached.
Macsata further argued, "Where does this madness end? So now a customer who purchases an advanced ticket online can show up at the airport and arbitrarily denied boarding because a ticket agent deems him or her to be overweight? He or she would be at the mercy of the airlines - an unthinkable scenario especially if the passenger is traveling for a family emergency or death in the family. I wonder just how much will be the price of that second ticket?"
AAPR also questioned the legality of the discriminatory policy and whether it violates the Air Carrier Access Act governing the treatment of passengers with disabilities. It is documented that certain health conditions, and sometimes medications, can cause weight gain and therefore should be protected by law. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) addressed this issue earlier this year, when it issued its "one-person, one-fare" ruling covering passengers with disabilities - including "clinically obese" passengers who cannot fit into a single seat.
United Airlines joins Southwest Airlines aggressively discriminating people of size.
The Association for Airline Passenger Rights is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote fairer customer service and accessibility standards in the airline industry and to
improve passenger satisfaction. AAPR was formed in response to growing dissatisfaction among American consumers toward the airline industry.
For more information about the Association for Airline Passenger Rights, please visit www.flyfriendlyskies.com or contact AAPR directly at info@flyfriendlyskies.com.
Title: 599 - TRL - MILAN PALERMO THE RETURN
Turi Arcangelo Leofonte, (Giancarlo Giannini) bookkeeper to the Mafia, whose collaboration with the courts caused the arrests of almost the entire Scalia clan, has served his eleven year sentence in a maximum security prison and is preparing to leave for his final destination abroad, a free man with a new identity.
Old Scalia has died in prison. His son Rocco (Enrico Lo Verso) learns of Leofonte's imminent release from a mole inside the Ministry, and puts together a plan to force him to return his father's money, scattered in tax havens across the globe.
Rocco Scalia belongs to the new Mafia, the one whose assets are listed on the Stock Exchange, and he manages its numerous companies in apparently total legality. He is an educated, cultured man who loves luxury and elegance.
Two members of the original squad which escorted Leofonte to Milan to testify against the Scalia mob are back: Deputy Assistant Commissioner Nino Di Venanzio (Raoul Bova) and Chief Inspector Remo Matteotti (Ricky Memphis). Good friends, they are working together again only because Turi Arcangelo Leofonte is to be released from prison.
Chiara Leofonte (Turi's daughter) has married and had two children, one of them slightly autistic. Her husband was killed in a shoot out and she has lived alone in Milan for three years.
Before leaving on the assignment, Remo Matteotti has to sort out his fourth child, his 'adoptive' son Libero Proietti (Libero De Rienzo). Libero is the brother of Tarcisio Proietti (Valerio Mastandrea), who was killed eleven years earlier during the first escort operation. Remo, a close friend of Tarcisio's, keeps an eye on the young man and tries to curb his exuberance. Libero joined the police force against Remo's wishes, out of a desire to emulate his brother. He is as wild and reckless as Tarciso (Valerio Mastandrea) was shy and apprehensive. Libero would give anything to be part of the squad but Remo will do all he can to thwart him.
The squad has two other members, Inspector Elda Fiore (Gabriella Pession) and Inspector Giorgio Ceccarelli (Simone Corrente), a married couple with serious problems. Elda is a computer expert who surfs the net like a real hacker. Giorgio is not originally part of the team but replaces another officer at the last moment, to the surprise of all concerned, especially Elda.
From here on an authentic apocalypse of interrelated events explodes, canceling the word 'predictable' from the dictionary. This saga of old and new Mafia's in the age of Internet - part road movie, part action drama - has nothing to do with politically committed cinema. This is not a film about the Mafia, but an imaginary tale focused on individuals and their stories, sentiments, loves, jealousies and fears.
Ancient grudges, misunderstandings, torment and dramas from the past will all be resolved in the course of a terrifying, spectacular, heart-pounding journey. 'True' stories of men and women who never think of themselves as heroes, even when they are risking their lives.
But, speaking of love, there’s one little piece of press that really hit my heart this week. This Sunday, June 20th {which happens to be our two-year wedding anniversary!}, is also Father’s Day. In honor of dads and their daughters, the editors of Aisledash have compiled some really touching moments between brides and their dads, and I am just over the moon that they selected a moment my dad and I shared during our Father-Daughter dance. My dad means the world to me, and as I am sure many of you can relate, no matter how “grown-up” I actually am, I will always feel like his little girl.
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