Real Wedding: Helen & Bryan Old Lyme, Connecticut Lauren Sozmen of Loli Events has collaborated with Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles for several celebrations and this time the wedding invitations would be just as spectacular as those before. The ceremony was held at Old Lyme’s stately First Congregational Church after which festivities carried on into …
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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 …
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. …
Real Weddings: Claudia & Georg
Real Wedding: Claudia & Georg September 19th, 2015 Rainbow Room New York, New York On an absolutely glorious September Saturday, lovely couple Claudia and Georg were married with the bluest skies and the sublime New York City skyline as their backdrop. 200 dear friends and family came from all corners of the globe …
A Selection of Save the Dates
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles put together a selection of some of his favorite save-the-dates from our recent work. Seaside in the Caribbean The bride and her mother were undecided about incorporating the couple’s photograph in their save the date design and Dempsey & Carroll was thrilled to provide this pleasing solution: A nice thick …
Spotlight on Jacqui Spice
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with Jacqui Spice of Touch of Spice to discuss her favorite must-do activities in New Zealand and more. AA: You’re regarded as one of the best curators for New Zealand events and experiences. Can you give us a brief introduction to Touch of Spice? JS: Touch of Spice craft and …
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 …
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 …