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Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Father and Daughter Dance

Stephanie — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:21:20 +0000

I didn’t have a dance with my father at my wedding. Since it was rather non-traditional (Jeff and I had our dance on the backyard patio just after the ceremony) we decided to skip the formalities. But now, years later, I wish I’d had that dance with him. I know just what song I’d pick: “Daddy’s [...]

Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Mother Son Wedding Dance Songs

Stephanie — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:58:05 +0000

When it comes to parent dance songs for your wedding, it’s the guys who seem to have the most trouble. I’m guessing it’s because they feel a little uncomfortable with all that EMOTION of a mother son wedding dance. He wants to make Mom happy…without spending four minutes with her sobbing over his shoulder in the [...]

12.27.08 Wake Robin Inn Jenna & Jeff

Stephanie — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:55:48 +0000

Jeff and I visited the Wake Robin Inn in Lakeville, Connecticut for the first time last weekend. I’m so happy Jenna and Jeff invited us to celebrate their wedding there! The Wake Robin is beautiful and quaint, with 1930’s style reminiscent of the Great Gatsby era. I was struck by the attention to detail; a professional [...]

Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Parent Dance Part 2

Stephanie — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:08:13 +0000

If you’re searching for the perfect father and daughter dance or mother son wedding dance song, you can always go with the classic favorites: “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Al Martino or “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle or the new favorite “I Loved Her First” by Heartland “Song For My Son” by Mikki Verrick or “Song For Mama” [...]

Best of Hudson Valley Weddings 2008: Parent Dance Part 1

Stephanie — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:52:45 +0000

Are you stuck on picking out a song for your parent dance? You want something that fits your relationship…something different…but not too different? A few tips before you start beating your head against the wall in frustration over finding the “perfect” parent dance song: Ask your mom or dad if they have a particular song in mind. [...]

Winter Wonderland Wedding Hudson Valley Style

Stephanie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:33:29 +0000

After last weekend’s storm, I think it’s official. Winter is here. Ready or not. But December can be a great time to have your wedding, Hudson Valley style. Why? Let me share a few secrets… You’ll save money on decorations. Catering halls around the Hudson Valley are already decked to the hilt, trees draped in tinsel, ornaments, lights, wreaths, [...]

12.14.08 Grandview Culinary Institute Holiday Party

Stephanie — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:31:12 +0000

The Grandview was decorated to the hilt with spruce trees decorated with gold ornaments and garlands, white lights, wreaths and poinsettas. With over 600 guests at the Culinary Institute’s Holiday Party, this was the largest group we’d ever played for. They took over the entire ballroom of the Grandview, which holds up to 500 guests, along [...]

12.6.08 Dutchess Manor Kerri & Chris

Stephanie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:10:20 +0000

Jeff and I peeked out the bay windows of the Dutchess Manor ballroom at Kerri as she posed for photos outside in her wedding gown and a white faux fur wrap. Mark from Majestic Studios shooed away from her soon-to-be husband, Chris, until the ceremony. Though the weather was clear, the air smelled of snow and [...]

11.29.08 Dutchess Manor Katie & Matt

Stephanie — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:52:45 +0000

The newly renovated room at the Dutchess Manor was all beautiful Victorian elegance, golden drapes, autumn wreathes on hung from windows overlooking the Hudson River. Arrangements of cream roses and white daisies graced the tables. The bridal party danced into their introduction song, “Soul Bossa Nova” better known as the Austin Powers movie theme. Yeah, baby! As [...]

11.28.08 Grandview Kathy & Bob

Stephanie — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:48:36 +0000

Kathy planned the details of her wedding at the Grandview down to the minutest detail, so excited to be sharing this special day with Bob she had been waiting for. And on the day of her wedding, it showed. Kathy glowed in her curve-hugging mermaid gown as she walked across the Grandview ballroom on the arms [...]