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 …
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 …
Spotlight on Mary Bartolucci
Dempsey & Carroll’s Kara Alexander sat down with event planner, Mary Bartolucci of Island Style Weddings, to learn about her move to St. John and planning weddings in the Virgin Islands. Here’s what she said. KA: You specialize in destination weddings throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, but what made you set up shop in St. …
Spotlight on Emily and Steven
Emily Morrison and Steven Krall June 13th, 2015 Shoreacres Lake Bluff, Illinois On a flawless June Saturday, an absolutely lovely Emily and a dashing Steven were married on the inviting and placid shores of Lake Michigan, in Lake Bluff, amidst the verdant beauty that is Shoreacres. Entirely gracious welcome cocktails and a Sunday brunch …
Spotlight on Andrea Adelstein
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Andrea Adelstein of NYLUX Events to talk about her favorite venues and more. Austin: Invitations were a family business when you were growing up. How has the wedding invitation changed since then? Andrea: I believe invitations set the tone for the party. The wedding invitation …
Spotlight on Hall Cannon and Miles Refo
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with ex-pats Hall Cannon and Miles Refo to talk about life in New Zealand and their wonderful resort, Otahuna Lodge. AA: The lodge was built more than a century ago and not long after Christchurch was founded. Who was its first resident and what are the origins …
Real Weddings: Suzanne and Daniel
Suzanne Schueller and Daniel Gottlander July 25, 2015 Saint Anne’s Church Mackinac Island, Michigan On a breezy Friday evening, welcome cocktails with incomparable views of the Straits of Mackinac thrilled guests on the East Front Porch of the legendary Grand Hotel. A lively dinner followed in the hotel’s grand yet still intimate Cottage Restaurant. Then, …
Spotlight on Jordan Payne
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner, Jordan Payne, of Jordan Payne Events to chat about the great state of Texas and beyond. AA: What should we think of first when we think of Jordan Payne’s style? JP: You know, I like to think that when you think of Jordan Payne’s style …
Spotlight on Sarah Goodwin
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with Sarah Goodwin of Daisies and Pearls to chat about Maine and the coming seasons. AA: How did the name Daisies and Pearls come about? SG: DAISIES & PEARLS pays homage to my two German Short Haired Pointers, Daisy Mae and Pearl, aka The Pointer Sisters. AA: What …