Commission work is a specialty for Susan, of Susan Lister Locke Jeweler, & her passion definitely shows in each handcrafted, exquisite piece.

Susan believes jewelry is very sentimental; so much of it has a very personal ‘story’...

"It all started when a client mentioned that his daughter was to be married on Nantucket the summer of 2009.  After showing them the photos of bridal jewelry that I had created for my daughter, they informed me of their preferred color palette, showed me a photo of the bride's gown & requested that I put a few designs together.

A studio visit made by the family to approve my designs - & an exciting trip with them to New York to purchase the diamonds & other gems - was the inspiration for all of the wedding jewelry - even the pearl wreaths created for the church doors.  The personal relationship & passion put into creating the jewelry made for a great 'wedding story'. It was an unforgettable & dazzling day for all of us!"

Commission work is a specialty - new designs or redesigning a family heirloom. "Creating new stories is also a great experience – often in my travels, I will find stones which remind me of a client – so, I’ll make a piece of jewelry for them & surprise them with the results – they are always thrilled & so am I!”

To view Susan's entire collection, visit her online or for more information, email susie@susanlisterlocke.com

To ensure that all couples {newly engaged & newly wed} have a Happy Valentines Day, Salon Echelon is offering a special for the entire month of February! The Crystal Clear Gloss Treatment {with a blowout} is $75 - a $25 savings!

In addition to this special offer, Salon Echelon is also excited to announce the contest for February - enter to win a complimentary haircut with your favorite stylist!

To enter, fill out a review on Salon Echelon & bring it in to the salon, or email it to salonechelon@optonline.net.

For more information call 631.288.4200

 Emil Norsic & Son, Inc. has been working hard to make sure to have the right equipment to service every aspect of your event. Emil Norsic & Son, Inc. now has a full line of health code compliant adapters & equipment including the new Electric Triple Sink for your caterers, RPZ backflow prevention valves where accessing public water source, & heated/air conditioned self contained portable restrooms with hot/cold running water.

In February of 2010 Emil Norsic & Son, Inc. will be traveling to Houston to look into some new & exciting additions to their fleet. In a constant effort to always bring their clients the best options in the industry they will be visiting one of the manufacturers to design two large luxury trailers that will spare no amenity.

Stay tuned for pictures & specs this Spring!

Vermont Tent Company is proud to introduce the new Tidewater Sailcloth Tents designed by Aztec Tents, a leading & innovative tent manufacturer in California.

Inspired by the sea, Tidewater Tents are constructed of sailcloth material & are an elegant alternative for fair-weather events. With nautical flair, the sculpted peaks & eaves with a no-valance design, create an event space like no other you have seen.

Translucent sailcloth allows natural light to enhance any daytime event & glows brilliantly when lit for evening gatherings. Unlike standard tent products whose primary function may be protection from various weather related elements, Tidewater Tents serve a more artistic goal for our customers. Available May 1st, 2010.

Contact us today for more information regarding this new product.

44’ x 83’ Sailcloth Tent | 20’ x 27’ Sailcloth Kitchen Tent | 8’ Sailcloth Connector

Coren Moore Inc., leading New York-based Bridal & Bridesmaid designer, opened a new showroom in Rowayton, Connecticut on January 2rd, 2010.

Coren Moore’s primary showroom is located in Manhattan’s Garment District, yet the elegantly classic line is carried by nearly 60 retailers throughout the country.

The new showroom is situated behind the River Cat Grill, in a retail space previously occupied by the Lobster Co-op store. The picturesque coastal-town of Rowayton is conveniently located off of I-95, & is home to excellent restaurants & other locally-based shops, making this an ideal destination for bridal party gatherings.

Shortly following Coren’s wedding, The Coren Moore bridesmaid line was launched in 2003, & the Collection & Signature bridal lines followed in 2008. The success of Coren Moore’s bridal fashions in the New England area will make the Rowayton showroom an exciting venture & will be the only bridal boutique in the immediate area.

Known for excellent design craftsmanship, rich colors, & classic yet modern & wearable dresses, Coren Moore is sought out for both formal and casual events alike. Because the designer herself is now a Darien resident, her presence at the Connecticut location will ensure the integrity of the boutique, & a highly personal shopping experience for its patrons.

For more information, please contact Sarah Kline at 212.731.2017 or sarah@corenmoore.com.

Look for Coren Moore in the Spring/Summer 2010 issues of Vermont Vows & WellWed Magazines - on newsstands this month!

More couples these days are favoring the un-styled, un-planned moments of their wedding day versus the traditional signature wedding photos.

These creative 'Trash The Dress' ideas result in photos that express the couple’s personalities through a setting that - while unheard of in the past - are now 'key' in capturing these once-in-a-lifetime scenes.

With a desire to capture the unscripted moments, brides & grooms are also looking for a photographer that can get very creative during a portrait session - which is why couples everywhere are dressing in their wedding day finest & plunging into lakes, walking through abandoned amusement parks, wandering through train stations, & searching for other creative backdrops for these amazing Trash The Dress images - here are some of our favorites from Tracey Buyce of Tracey Buyce Photography!

Jedediah Hawkins Inn is thrilled to announce that Keith Luce will be the new Executive Chef this spring.

Luce is coming from the Herbfarm outside Seattle, Washington. Under Luce's direction as Executive Chef, the restaurant won National Geographic's award for #1 Destination Restaurant in the World. After 20 years honing his craft at some of the world's finest restaurants, including four years at Clinton's White House, Luce is returning to his hometown of Jamesport. He is looking forward to coming back to his roots & his family, descendants of the original settlers of the area.

"The founding partners who lovingly restored the property have made it possible for me to partner with them & make this deal a reality... Good, wholesome food, prepared with care & sourced sustainably delivered in a comfortable, unpretentious setting with a focus on value to quality. This is the core ideology which we will follow in order to deliver a guest experience seldom seen in the region. From lodging, food & beverage offerings to guest relations, our focus will be on celebrating the art of hospitality. I believe it is time for more people to experience the history, integrity &  bounty of Long Island's North Fork and East End.." -Keith Luce

Luce's awards include: James Beard Award Winner, Food & Wine Magazine's Top Ten Chef's, Guest judge on Bravo's TOP CHEF, Northwest Stir's "Young Lion Award", Crain's Business News Top 40 Executives under 40

Enter to win a free engagement photo session from Corey Hendrickson!

Corey uses a quiet & artistic approach to create photographs that are elegant, natural & unique. He works in 35 mm digital & medium format film.

Corey's photographs have been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Weddings & Vermont Vows.

To enter, click HERE - the winner will be announced February 1st, 2010.

WellWed Magazine is pleased to announce our Unique Proposal Story contest!

Submit your personal story describing in 100 words or less the unique {romantic or even comical} way your fiance popped the question for a chance to win 4 tickets to the New York Wedding Affair, January 23rd, 2010 at Memorial Art Gallery, in Rochester, New York.

We are giving away four tickets to two different brides for the two best proposal stories!

Please submit your story via email to Caroline Smith, at Caroline@wellwed.com by January 15th, 2010.

For more information about the New York Wedding Affair, click HERE.