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new year, new dreams*

currently: mentally editing my new year's resolutions.

whether you're staying in with take out & drinks - like Carrie & the girls from Sex & the City film - or going all out, wishing all of you a fabulous New Year's !
1.1.11*

YAY! Bridal Reflections is having a sample sale Jan.2nd-9th


Bridal Reflections will be having a Sample Sale at their Fifth Avenue and Carle Place/Westbury salons January 2nd – 9th.
Select designer gowns will be 35% - 70% off!  Fifth Avenue can be contacted at 212-764-3040, and Carle Place/Westbury at 516-742-7788.

This is my last post for 2010. It's been a great year here at Lela New York and I am thankful for everyone who contributed and for all the Lela Love!
I want to wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year!

See you all next week, I mean next year ;)

xo

let's make a toast*

New Year's countdown: 3 days
whether it's a glass of wine, champagne or a martini,
make a toast with class- cheers !
xo Maria

Super Cute Real NYC Engagement shoot - "Pedro is moving in" by Ananda Lima Photography

When I saw this real New York wedding engagement shoot I thought, "How Cute?!!!" and what a great twist to the classic engagement shoot. The great photography is from New York photographer Ananda Lima. Below is Ky and Pedro's story.
A few weeks ago, Ananda went to Colorado to visit her brother, Pedro, and got to meet his then girlfriend, Kylene.


Ky and Pedro were about to move in together, so at some point Ananda casually said: "hey, why don't we do a moving in photoshoot, for kicks?". Unbeknownst to Ky, it was all part of a plan. Pedro was already planning to propose to her on her birthday (Dec. 2nd)... so the pictures (which she just got) were meant to be their engagement pictures!



 


I am happy to share that Pedro has just proposed to Kylene and she said "yes"!!!

Congratulations, Ky and Pedro!!!

xo

Erin rocking out in Paris

photos via fashiongonerogue

Erin Wasson by Santiago Esteban for Elle Spain January 2011

Aside from the fact that I love her style, I'm a sucker for any editorial with an Eiffel Tower background.
-messily unpacking, denim juxtaposed with a long feminine skirt, & more-

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples! - Wedding Planning books to help you get started

Hello Newly engaged couples! It is engagement season too, and most pop the question during the holiday season starting from Thanksgiving to the New Year.

To help you get started I picked my favorite wedding planner books and binders, including mine :)
It's the first step that will really help you get organized.

The first one is The Ultimate Wedding Planner & Organizer by Elizabeth Lluch, and Alex Lluch.
This is the one I just finished using myself ;) I found it really helpful, filled with etiquette, folders (very important to hold all your info) and the book is separated into sections that includes you stationery, ceremony, reception, photographer, etc. It's a great way to keep all your contracts in order. And it helps you with timelines and also the most important "day of" timeline". Plus you can add a pretty picture in the front of the cover, super cute!

The next favorite is the ever popular Martha Stewart's Keepsake Wedding Planner [Book] by Martha Stewart. It's a real staple and is overflowing with useful features to help you plan and organize the perfect wedding—in addition, you can preserve those memories for a lifetime.

If you are planning most of your wedding online and want to keep with you the ultimate wedding site to go get The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them. It has all their famous wedding timelines in this essential wedding planner book.

Now for those offbeat brides who want their wedding "their way" I'm talking to you riding in a harley into their wedding or want their wedding to be super unique and most importantly to reflect them. Then go for The Anti-Bride Wedding Planner: Hip Tools and Tips for Getting Hitched by Carolyn Gerin. Tie the knot outside the box armed with this companion volume to the wildly popular Anti-Bride Guide. Featuring sassy and savvy ideas, useful questionnaires, handy pockets, and space for notes and doodles, the Anti-Bride Wedding Planner provides creative inspiration for brides-to-be who want to kick the conventional wedding to the curb.

This is the first step to planning ladies! Now go have fun and send this link to your bridesmaids, mom or others to buy it for you! LOL!

xo