Nutty for Fall ...

Some of us hold on to summer until we have to put away our flip-flops and break out our boots and scarves… where as others are excited for the leaves to fall and the cool nights! This weekend Kristen and Marcello channeled the spirit of autumn and gave all their guests a “Sweet Taste of Fall!” (Literally… a “Sweet Taste of Fall” was their signature cocktail… aka a chocolate martini!) The newlyweds got married at the Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington prior to their fall themed reception at The Rosewood.

Kristen and Marcello ….
Just Married! And Ready to Celebrate!!!

Their fall themed wedding cake

was covered with just the right amount of leaves and pumpkins!

A sweet ending to a wonderful “Fall” day!
Kristen and Marcello opted for a candy bar complete with a chocolate fondue station.

The newlyweds enjoying a kiss!

On Saturday, summer loving was back with the wedding reception of Elisa and Rick. The newlyweds said “I do” at Immaculate Conception prior to their celebration at The Rosewood. The new Mr. and Mrs. Almond set the tone for their wedding with their signature cocktail the “Toasted Almond!” Talk about a perfect fit!

Elisa and Rick’s wedding cake…finished to perfection with an almond-amaretto filling!



Introducing the newlyweds… Elisa and Rick!

To our Newlyweds….Congratulations and best wishes on your wedding day and every day hereafter!

Love is Friendship Set on Fire....

This weekend The Rosewood was heating things up…. It all started on Friday night with the Yirenni and Andres’s ceremony and wedding reception! The newlyweds accented our Rose ballroom with gorgeous celery colored napkins and matching sashes for the chairs. I thought it was a great color selection!!!

On Saturday, Bena and Leonard decided to do a “meet and greet” prior to tying the knot on site! If your a non-traditional couple…I just love a “meet and greet” in our foyer! The pictures always come out amazing!

Bena and her bride's maids

Also on Saturday, we helped celebrate Erica’s Sweet Sixteen! It was the perfect way to end summer for her and her friends…before hitting the books!

Happy Sweet Sixteen Erica!!!

We wrapped up our action packed weekend on Sunday with marriage of Marissa and Glenn. (We were three for three this weekend with ceremonies on site!!) While taking some pictures of my own…Marissa asked her photography to share some with all of us!!! Check them out below!

Glenn (above) and Marissa (below) awaiting the start of their lives together!!!

Pictures in the garden!!! (above and below)

The newylweds sharing romantic kisses in our foyer!!

Thank you Andre Walker Photography for sharing the pictures with us!!

I wish all of our couples… a life full of smiles and happiness!! Congratulations!!!

Masquerade Ball, Anyone?

This weekend two couples begun forever after at The Rosewood...

Kristina and Andrew in the photo garden!

Kristina and Andrew supplied all their guests’ masks and threw a masquerade ball! I thought it was such a fun idea!! At the masquerade ball their guests danced, drank, and ate night away while celebrating the newlywed’s love for one another!

An upclose picture of one of the masquerade masks!

Michelle and Scott knew the potion for falling in love sooo well…they supplied it to all their guests as their favors! Little bottles of Love Potion #9…I wish I got a bottle of my own!

Michelle in the bridal suite prior to her ceremony!

Kristina and Andrew - Michelle and Scott …
I congratulate you on your wedding day and wish you half of the most beautiful things in the world. The other half I’ll leave for me! LOL!

Perfect Pairs ...

This weekend we celebrated the love of three lovely couples! We kicked off the weekend on Friday night with the marriage of Jamie and Weston. The couple said “I Do” on site in our garden room. The perfect pair handed out a pair of pears as their favor! The symbolism of two people being a matched set …. is such beautiful statement of love!

Jamie and Weston's Perfect Pair Favor

Kelly and Edward also got married on site this weekend! The newlyweds said their “I do’s” on Saturday! Kelly and Edward selected basil seeds as their favors with a tag saying ….

If the day and the night are such
that you greet them with joy and life
emits a fragrance like
flowers and sweet scented herbs
that is your success.
All nature is your congratulations!

I thought this was an amazing quote for such a special day!

Kelly (below) extremely excited (and beautiful) about becoming Edward’s wife! I took this picture moments before their ceremony!

Our last but not least wedding of the weekend was Nicole and Jason! The newlyweds’ wedding cake was very unique! They had toppers of Mickey and Minnie! I thought they were soo much fun and soo adorable that I took a picture for you!! Check it out below.

The newlyweds let me capture a moment in our bridal suite! (above)
Nicole and Jason’s wedding cake! (below) The couple also had all their guests sign their sign-in book with a Mickey and Minne pen!

To our newlyweds…. We wish you happiness today, tomorrow and always!

Rock on...

This past weekend we celebrated the love of Melissa and Adam. The happy couple got married on site in our garden room!!! (Check out the picture below.) Melissa and Adam’s wedding was unique…like each and every wedding at The Rosewood. Since the newlyweds were really into music, we created a Rock n Roll Station for cocktail hour! (Check out a picture of the station below. )

Melissa and Adam saying their vows in our Garden Room (above)
The Rock n Roll Station (below)

Congratulations Melissa and Adam on your big day the classic Rock n Roll way!

Thank you for making someone's life a little sweeter...

In lieu of wedding favors, some couples are making donations! These donations are made to a charity in honor of the guests at the wedding. Our newlyweds, Andrea and Gabriel did just that!!! The bride and groom made donations to “Fight for Sight” and the “American Heart Association”. Both great causes! If this is something that is of interest to you … there are soooo many great organizations to donate to!

Andrea and Gabriel made a sign...explaining the charities the donations were made to!

I think that donations are a meaningful and unique way to remind your guests of your special day. They are also a perfect eco-friendly gift option too!!!!