Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles asked Erica Beckman of Clean Plate Pictures to tell us about her absolute favorite spots for engagement and wedding photos in and around New York City. DUMBO/Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO are classic shooting locations, and for good reason. The bridge itself is iconic, and it’s absolutely stunning …
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The U.S Postal Service honors Oscar de la Renta
Fashion meets mail with the beautiful new stamps honoring fashion icon Oscar de la Renta. The official Dedication Ceremony on February 16th, 2017 was a momentous occasion that brought together people from all different industries in honoring the late designer. We were thrilled to attend the event, which featured remarks by Oscar de La Renta …
Spotlight on Marcardin Calligraphy
We sat down with Heather Brock of Marcardin Calligraphy to talk about her beginnings as a calligrapher and how she became inspired to start her own company. Q: “Marcardin” is such a unique name. Can you please tell us the significance of why you chose that name for your company? HB: The name Marcardin is very …
Spotlight on Leo Mascotte, Part II
Austin Ackles sat down with Creative Director, Leo Mascotte, to discuss more of his favorite Dempsey & Carroll wedding suites. AA: This wedding took place on a family property in Old Chatham and we drew a marvelous tree the couple was to be married beneath. (The resulting steel engraving die was a sculpture in and of itself!) …
Spotlight on Valley & Co.
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with Aleah and Nick of Valley & Co. to talk about some of their favorite wedding destinations on the West Coast. AA: Squeezed into just a few dozen words, can you give us the essence of Valley & Co.? A&N: In short, we throw pretty incredible celebrations …
Spotlight on Leo Mascotte
Austin Ackles sat down with Creative Director, Leo Mascotte, to discuss some of his favorite Dempsey & Carroll wedding suites. AA: This wedding took place in beautiful Lake Bluff, on the shores of Lake Michigan, just outside of Chicago. How do you feel that location is reflected in these designs? LM: Beautiful indeed. No less …
Spotlight on Charley King
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Charley King of Bluebell Events and spoke about the endless beauty of Southern California and beyond. AA: Bluebell is such a lovely name for your business. Can you please tell us about its significance? CK: Bluebell is the special name my father called me ever …
Spotlight on Jacin Fitzgerald
Dempsey & Carroll’s Kara Alexander sat down with event planner, Jacin Fitzgerald, to learn about her work, her love for fresh flowers, and her impressive social media presence. KA: You once said, “I stopped searching the world for my purpose… Realized my true passion lies within the details of life and that I want to …
Spotlight on Danielle Couick
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles met with event planner Danielle Couick of Magnolia Bluebird for drinks at charming Orsay on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. AA: Magnolia Bluebird is such a pretty name. How did you come to choose it? DC: Thank you! Magnolia Bluebird was supposed to be a bed and breakfast somewhere in my …
Spotlight on Cristina Verger
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Cristina Verger and spoke about her beginnings in Rome and her enormous success here in New York. AA: In just a few words, can you share with us the essence of Cristina Verger Event Planning & Production? CV: The essence of Cristina Verger …




