Angie and Brad. Finally.

Congratulations to Brad and Angie...and unless you live under a rock, you know we're talking about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who are officially engaged. While they've already had the experience of being husband and wife as well as parents, we always love to see when a couple makes it official. With that said, not that we would ever be lucky enough to plan this one, we're going to tell you what ideas we have for the gorgeous pair.


First and foremost is the dress. The dress is the centerpiece of the wedding, and once that and the venue are chosen, everything else will fall into place. Having no idea where they might get married (though their own backyard is suspected for this July 4th), we selected this gorgeous, yet understated Pnina Tornai gown from her 2012 collection. Given how much this couple has already been together and all they have been through, we just can't picture Ms. Jolie in something big and poofy. This gown would be perfect for her gorgeous figure, and we trust she'd have a smile on her face unlike the model in the picture. The back is even better and would accentuate a feature she loves to....feature. 


Speaking of her face, we would love to see a soft upswept hairstyle perhaps with some crystal throughout. She's the queen of "I just woke up looking this amazing", and natural make-up, perhaps with a strong defined liquid eyeliner would work well with this gown. 

Brad has been on so many red carpets and looks amazing every time. But we can't help but mention that he looks best in basic black. Think Ocean's 11...12...and 13 premieres. While he looks good every way, we're hoping he'll opt for the clean shaven look with a well maintained hair-do to rock out this tuxedo we've selected for him. We're not sure if he'd want to add any color to this, but we love the classic look for him plus a tie, we're thinking long. Between the gown and the tuxedo, old Hollywood glam is the way we would go for these two. Oh, and no sunglasses Brad.

As much as we hate media speculation, if their lavish affair will be taking place at their French estate complete with a chapel on property, that gives us some amazing ideas for the flowers and theme. We'd love to see them keep the rustic feel complete with using branches and maybe as low-key as candles in mason jars. We could even see the bride walking down the aisle with a beautiful bouquet of cascading orchids seen pictured here.  Any lady lucky enough to be in her bridal party could carry a simple bouquet in similar colors but bunched the way this next bouquet is. 


Of course the theme needs to flow from the venue to the dress to the flowers and beyond. We see nothing but candles, creating that rustic romantic atmosphere these two have already created at their home in France. 




While your typical L.A. wedding is full of bling and crystal, we think these two shine on their own. There's no need for huge centerpieces with diamonds, or sweeping chandeliers dripping in sparkles. Though we wouldn't mind if Angelina were to pick a dress with a little sparkle, that she added it to a few touches throughout her reception. Less is more though with this reception space, and we'd love to see the candlelight reflecting off the tiniest bit of sparkle. We'd love to see her wedding party dressed in simple cream or champagne colors, to keep the mellow feel that this couple often exudes. All of this would add to the warmth of the ceremony and reception, making guests feel welcome and in the presence of true love.

Draping the tables in lace is what we would love to see. Along with some amazing chairs sans covers. The centerpieces should incorporate wood and soft colors, and we can't forget to surround them with candles. The possibilities for candles and candleholders are endless, but stringing some pearls around them would really complete the look. It isn't necessary to just have one centerpiece either, not when you can add several different types per table. We love varying the heights to give the room dimension, and no doubt this room will be able to carry it.


Those are just a few of our thoughts about how we would start planning the big day for Brad and Angelina. We don't want to post too much more and give away our ideas for free...plus we're going to go wait by the phone for them to call and hire us.


That's how we see one of our favorite couples. Congratulations to the future Mr. and Mrs. We hope to hear from you soon!

The Wedding Walk Continues (Part 2)

For your dream dress, the dress so perfect you couldn't even imagine it, look no further than the place called "Mustillo's". Pictured to the left, this beautiful bridal shop offers not just wedding gowns, but all of the accessories and everything that your bridesmaids need as well. This family owned shop has some of the most creative dresses I've ever seen and all at reasonable prices. I'm a big fan of small dress shops outside of the corporate world, and this shop moved quickly to the top of my list. I'm so happy I went there during The Wedding Walk in Red Bank, NJ. For a quick walk around their site visit them here: http://www.mustillos.com/

The walk continued for me as I entered an amazing salon named "Hair and Company, Oasis Spa". This charming salon and spa is on White Street and the owner, Joann is a doll. When I walked in on that busy Saturday, there were clients everywhere I looked, but Joann took the time to meet with me and tell me all about what her salon offers. I even ended up booking this salon for an April 13, 2012 wedding held at The Oyster Point Hotel....blog and photos to come soon!

I also met with Milena Melone, an aesthetician who has her own little "oasis" in the back part of the salon. Whether you need a facial, foot reflexology, photon therapy or anything in between, she is the woman you want to see. If you're getting married in the Red Bank area, consider making this salon your one stop shop for feeling beautiful and relaxed. Check out their website here: www.hairandcompanyredbank.com or give them a call at 732-747-6983.

Of course, no wedding is complete without beautiful flowers. For something other than the "been there, done that", swing through Flowers on Front, easily accessible on Front Street. This quaint little shop has everything you need to make your day extra special. Just tell Tina everything you envision and watch her work some magic! Their website is www.flowersonfront.com.

The number one regret brides have is not having a videographer at their wedding day. Truth be told, I didn't have one, and it still is my biggest regret. I'll never get to see those written vows, or our choreographed first dance...all I have is the memories. I wish I had known about Joe Minnella and hired him to put together something creative! On my walk, I saw how interesting his work was; not just the average point and shoot, but something that flowed and would be beautiful to watch time and time again. He truly is a cinematographer! Don't just take my word, check out his website here: www.joecinema.com.

That concludes this year's Red Bank Wedding Walk. Like I said in the first part of this blog, if I were a bride with nothing planned, it would've all been done at the end of the walk! Amazing vendors, amazing people and an amazing time. Both venues, Molly Pitcher and Oyster Point would be dream locations to be married at. So ladies, get thee to Red Bank and get planning! Tell them Danielle from Golden Wedding Planners sent you!

Red Bank Wedding Walk (Part 1)

Walk with me, talk with me...

On March 24, 2011, I took a trip down to Red Bank, New Jersey, which is one of my favorite places to visit. They hosted an event called "Wedding Walk" where vendors from the area displayed their talents and were available to talk to throughout the day. At the end of the walk there was a bash at The Oyster Point (http://www.theoysterpointhotel.com/) to mingle and have a drawing for various prizes. It was basically a wedding expo where brides and grooms could see the vendors at their places of business instead of in front of a table. All of the businesses were located either in Red Bank or nearby Shrewsbury and if I was a bride with nothing planned, my entire wedding would've been planned in one day.

First stop was the check-in point at The Molly Pitcher Inn (http://www.themollypitcher.com/) where I was greeted by Eric Kent of NJ Wedding (http://www.njwedding.com/). Couples, friends and the like got to sign in and receive a map of the area where they would be able to meet with vendors and get their "passport" stamped. A gorgeous buffet breakfast was set out in one of the ballrooms and once you were finished, it was off to the walk!

Guests had a few options available to them: walk, take a trolley or take the shuttle. It was such a beautiful day out, that I walked most of the way. When I didn't, I took the shuttle which was provided by Arrow Limos (http://www.arrowlimo.com/) and it stopped at various places along the route, always bringing you back to The Molly Pitcher.

You might wonder why I went to this event. I'm not a bride (already married, thank you) and I'm a wedding planner that doesn't have a storefront in Red Bank. Well, while many of our brides are local to Bergen County, more and more brides want to get married "down the shore" in Jersey. Our next wedding (April 13th) is taking place at The Oyster Point, and what a better time to visit the venue and get to know some of the local vendors. With more and more brides contacting us about getting married in this area, we thought it would best to introduce ourselves to the local businesses.

My first stop was CLB Photography (http://www.clbphoto.com/) where I met Suzanne Lo Bue, a talented photographer with an amazing portfolio. Suzanne and her husband Chris have been in business for quite awhile, and they boast "Romantic 2 Ridiculous" weddings. Suzanne told me that the bride that books with them is typically looking for something different and not the typical portraits that are being taken. Many of our brides are looking for just that, so we look forward to recommending their services very soon!

Next up in the same building was "Sounds to Go" a DJ Entertainment group that kept the room filled with fun music. They were a great crew and we urge you to check out their website (http://www.soundstogodjs.com/) for all of your musical needs. We work with some stellar DJs, and we're picky about vendors we choose to partner with, but we look forward to working with them on future weddings. If you're looking for the fun element at your wedding, along with a DJ that provides lighting, then check this company out and let them know we sent you!

The walk continues in our next blog where we visit an amazing dress shop, smell some beautiful flowers and even get our hair did! Stay tuned....