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First look -how about First touch?

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By on August 19, 2012 10:42 PM

lindsey and tom - first touch .jpgFirst look - I have no idea where and when this new photo tradition started. There are so few moments to make a grand entrance- I was up at 5:00am with the rest of the world to see Kate step out of her limo and and witness the priceless moment when Prince Harry nudged Prince William to tell him how gorgeous Kate looked. Just imagine the pressure your spouse must be under to have photographers waiting for some amazing reaction with the first look, hard not to feel staged under such scrutiny. Here is a wonderful alternative -
First Touch -
This summer two of our couples at The Appel Inn have experienced "first touch " - Above i Lindsey and Tony - just married this August, had a moment to hold hands and whisper some private words before saying their " I Do's " But No peeking -
They did not see each other until Lindsey made her entrance down the aisle -This photo and moment is priceless -
More new ideas to come from A Gracious Event

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kate | October 30, 2012 11:40 AM | Reply

Any decor ideas for early December wedding?

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Author Profile Page Laurie replied to comment from kate | November 3, 2012 1:51 PM | Reply

Hi Kate
congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I find that Holiday/winter weddings seem to go one of two ways- either holiday - greens, reds and pointsetta's or winter - Blues, mercury glass , candles. When it is the blue winter we use lots and lots of candles and mercury glass. If budget is a concern - you can never go wrong with all different heights of the 3"cylinders with water and floating candles - the candlelight reflects off the glass and the water and is just romantic and gorgeous. The real trick to DIY - is do not just do one - You need many. I find that is often the greatest difference between DIY and some of our professional florists. The florist will want 5 on a table and often DIY only thinks in ones. Going holiday - I love white pointsettas sprinkled with a little gold glitter in a gold pot ( just take a can of gold paint and paint your flower pots )

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Laurie Beckmann

I have been helping brides plan, coordinate, host weddings and ceremonies in the Capital District since 1978. Starting first with a love of cooking, I began to plan events and catered them. My background includes managing large events for Piccolo's at the Plachza where I coordinated Governor Carey's wedding to working in France as a chef on a private yacht.

The Capital District has been my home for over 27 years when my husband and I purchased a historic house in Altamont: The Appel Inn. A tavern from the 1700's, we turned it into a Bed and Breakfast. It was our good fortune in 1983, when a wonderful young couple knocked on our door and asked if we would host their wedding at the B&B.

The rest is history and the beginning of an amazing career that has allowed me to participate in hundreds of special occasions. The increased demand for events led to the design and construction of what we call The Gathering Space, a beautiful structure on our property that can accommodate over 150 people. We even added a bridal boutique where we make custom dresses. Over 1400 brides have passed through our elegant historic inn or The Gathering Space over the last 27 years.

I believe in simple elegance and love helping brides and their families create the day of their dreams, and in case anyone is wondering -- that first couple celebrated their 26th anniversary last November.

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