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Two Real Weddings by Lisa Light Featured in Fall 2011 Issue of Well Wed NY

AS SANDRA’S FAVORITE PLACE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD IS LAKE GEORGE—SHE HAS BEEN SPENDING SUMMERS THERE SINCE INFANCY— SHE IMMEDIATELY KNEW IT WAS THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR THEIR WEDDING

THE PROPOSAL. It was during Sandra’s first year of residency that the couple planned a vacation to Argentina, looking forward to a relaxing getaway. At the beginning of their trip, they stayed in the Patagonia region, on the shores of a gorgeous lake surrounded by mountains. One afternoon, Sandra and Kashie went on a short hike before dinner. Soon, they found themselves standing on a rocky lakefront, overlooking a stunning mountain view. Kashie, who had concealed the ring in a fanny pack he wore on the pretense of keeping his passport safe, knew it was the perfect time. Getting on one knee, he delivered a beautiful and long proposal.

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The ‘Bottom Line’ of Weddings - Who Pays for What?


Photo by Emma Dodge Hanson
By Lisa Light

A few questions always come up in my first meeting with an engaged couple. “Who pays for what?” is one of those questions. We all think we know the answer. At least, we have an idea—sometimes vague, sometimes clear—of who paid for what back in the days when there were ironclad etiquette rules for such things. (I’ll refresh your memory of the ‘traditional’ breakdown of costs and responsibilities, according to Emily Post, below.)

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Villa Foscarini Cornaro

If you are considering a wedding in Italy...allow me to introduce you to our latest and greatest villa! I am happy to announce that we have recently added Villa Foscarini Cornaro to our property portfolio. If you imagine a wedding in a romantic villa in Italy, Villa Foscarini Cornaro is absolutely perfect! A 16th Century Villa Domenicale, it is nestled in the countryside of Treviso only 30 miles from Venice. With 32 rooms it is the perfect size for a wedding of 64 and it is affordable enough to buy out making it your home for the duration of your stay.

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Signature Wedding by Lisa Light featured in Style Me Pretty Blog

You know we love when all the details line up in a pretty little row, so you better believe we L-O-V-E this Upstate New York Wedding. Our bride describes her wedding as rustic chic, and that it is. All the sweet little flea market finds work so well with the venue, the bridal party, and the color palette. And speaking of color palettes, how great is it that the colors they chose tie in SO well with our own little blog? It’s a match made in matrimonial heaven. Prepared to be smitten with Dave Robbins Photography‘s style… it goes so well with all the other charming elements...

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Travel Talk with Lisa Light, author Destination Bride

Destination wedding author and expert, Lisa Light, discusses why destination weddings are so popular today. Lisa's book, DESTINATION BRIDE: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World covers diverse locations and venues in countries all over the world. You will find out how Lisa got started in the business and why she loves planning international events. Her extensive travel background and wedding planning experience is a significant asset when helping couples plan their dream wedding away. Lisa says, "Couples have a desire to plan on their own, but are overwhelmed. If you know how to do it you can do it anywhere around the world."

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Queen of American lakes

Lake George, affectionately known as The Queen of American lakes, sits on the southern end of the Adirondacks, halfway between New York City and Montreal. A jewel of a lake, it is 32 miles long, dotted with 395 little islands, and framed all around by the majestic beauty of forested mountains.

For two hundred years Lake George has been a vacation destination for such wealthy families as the Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, and Rockefellers. When he visited in 1791, Thomas Jefferson wrote to his daughter...

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Lisa Light quoted in Bridal Guide Blog

Of course, heading to the sandy shores got me thinking about beach weddings and how dreamy and romantic they are. Many of you may even be considering having a wedding away, so I decided to ask destination wedding expert Lisa Light to share some of her best tips. Lisa has been in the biz for 19 years and averages about 20 destination weddings a year. Her book DESTINATION BRIDE: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World (North Light Books) is the bible for anyone getting married away from home. I was curious…with all those weddings she planned in over 40 destinations, what did Lisa consider to be the most important tips? Here’s what she said:...

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Lisa Light featured on The Bride's Cafe Blog.

The Beautiful Wedding Story of Nicolina & Luke

I can't begin to share how excited I am about today's feature....I'm excited to share the beautiful wedding story of Nicolina & Luke...their wedding story was sent over by one of my favorite photographers and I'm happy to call him my friend, Parris Whittingham of Parris Whittingham Photography. Parris's work is ALWAYS beautiful....he ROCKS!!...and I'm so happy to see his beautiful work documented on film....I love it...and I hope you will to!

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Jessica & Harry | Stuyvesant Falls, New York

On Harry and Jessica’s wedding website, they gave directions to the sleepy country town of Stuyvesant Falls, New York, and directions to the “powers that be:” there will be “No rain. Absolutely no rain.” for their wedding day. Indeed, there had been no rain for 10 hot August days previous to the 13th, with temperatures climbing each day into the humid 80’s.

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