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Real Weddings: Lauren & Sam

Real Wedding Lauren & Samuel Brooklyn Museum December 17th, 2016 Wild winter weather provided a spectacular backdrop to Lauren and Samuel’s ceremony. Sided by charming brickwork from the original Beaux-Arts structure that was designed by the legendary firm of McKim, Mead & White, ensconced guests could gaze past the chuppah, over a joyous gospel …

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Vintage Valentine’s Day Greetings

The roots of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to Ancient Rome, though the modern incarnation of the Holiday didn’t begin until the turn of the 19th century.This article in Town & Country Magazine illustrates a brief history of how Valentine’s Day has evolved and why the tradition of sending greeting cards has become a …

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In the Mail: A “When-to” for Wedding Invitations

The beginning of a new year marks the beginning of a new wedding season. Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles answers some of the frequently asked questions about the most optimal timelines for ordering and sending wedding invitations. Congratulations! You’re getting married, you’ve locked down your dream location, and now you need to spread the word. …

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Reply Cards Made Easy

Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles discusses the many forms that reply cards have taken on as modern wedding etiquette has evolved. We invite you to explore our wedding site to view our inspiration gallery and learn more about our offerings. Response cards are a relatively new addition to wedding suites. In the past, those invited would know …

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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!) …

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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 …

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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 …

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Love: A History

At Dempsey & Carroll, Valentine’s Day is a particularly exciting holiday. A recent article in People highlighted the history of this holiday, and how Valentine’s Day cards came to be, with the first cards dating back to the third century. We love sweet handwritten sentiments, but for us, what’s most interesting about Valentine’s Day is …

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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 …

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Real Weddings: Catherine & Robert

Real Wedding: Catherine Corwin & Robert Durante November 14th, 2015 The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida A perfect 75 degrees, gently swaying palm trees, and lush gardens surrounded Catherine and Robert as the Atlantic Ocean spread out beyond them. The renowned Breakers hotel would provide a fantastical setting for a gathering of dear friends and family …

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