Mrs. Tiramisu, Annapolis, MD/Maine
Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project Manager/Real Estate Management grad student
Engagement Date: May 15, 2007
Wedding Date: July, 2008
Blogging Since: March 4, 2008
Venue: Oceanfront lawn and tent
About Me: I was born and raised in Maine, now living in Annapolis, Maryland and planning a hometown wedding from afar. I’m nothing short of obsessed with wedding planning, and am loving the do-it-yourself madness that has now taken over my life! As for me, I’m a craft-loving, martini-drinking, girly-girl who loves traveling, photography, my schnauzer, and above all, spending time with Mr. Tiramisu.
Wedding Shopping In NYC
March 24th, 2008 @ 6:08 pm by Mrs. Tiramisu
I visited my maid of honor Carolyn in New York City last month, and we got rid of our respective fiances just long enough on Saturday to get in a few wedding errands. I am SO jealous of Carolyn for living in NYC and having all of these great places right at her fingertips. New York City brides have no idea how good they have it!
First stop was Sposabella Lace where we picked up Carolyn’s custom-made veil. She was about to drop a big chunk of change on a veil she loved in a bridal salon, when I recommended this place to her based on a weddingbee post I had read. Turns out that Mrs. Bluebell was dead on, and Carolyn had the same exact awesome experience. She had already had her veil fitting, but this was the first time seeing it totally finished.
I think you can tell by this picture that Carolyn is pretty excited about her veil- and she should be- it’s gorgeous, custom made, and was about half the price of the bridal shop veil. While we were there we saw another bride-to-be and her sister picking out fabric for the wedding gown they were going to make. I got to sneak a peek at their sketches- wow- talk about talented. Sposabella is a great place to check out if you need a veil or some beautiful fabric or lace for your gown.
Next stop- since we were in the garment district, I wanted to check out fabric stores for possible fabric for my DIY table runners. I have had an unhealthy obsession with dupioni silk for as long as I can remember, but I had already looked at the cost of renting silk runners, and it wasn’t pretty. For about the same price as renting organza table runners, I was able to buy enough light blue dupioni silk to make my own runners! I imagine I might keep one or two but sell the rest after the wedding.
A close-up… can’t you just feel the nubbly goodness?
[Sidenote: this project may be the death of me (stay tuned).]Last stop was at MJ Trimming. I probably could have stayed all day in here, so it was a good thing I had Carolyn with me to keep me focused. I ended up purchasing a roll of satin ribbon in antique blue. Purchasing by the roll (100 yards) was half the price of purchasing by the yard so I went for it. It was also cheaper in the store than online. For those of you who are students, they also offer a 10% (unposted) student discount.
This stuff has a future role in invitations and programs.
Ready, set, drool:
Anybody else make a special trip somewhere just to do a little wedding shopping? Or are you lucky enough to live in a fabulous city where everything is right around the corner for you?
13 Responses to “Wedding Shopping In NYC”
that dupioni silk is gorgeous!!!
Ooh yay, glad to help! Sposabella is awesome - I’m so glad she had a great experience there too!
Also, I want to rub your silk on my face. 
You are too cute and I honestly think if I ever got to step foot in MJ trimming, I’d faint, hopefully die, and go to ribbon heaven where I would lay in beds of double faced satin all the live long day.
I love that silk! When you are ready to sell those runners, could you please let me know? I want to buy them! How many will you be making?
Should i send you my email address? Thanks!
Tiramisu:
LOVE the veil. It’s gorgeous. I’m actually in NYC right now for work. I’ve been here for a week and will be here for another two. I’m definitely doing wedding window-shopping while I’m here…
…and I think I may have found The Dress. It was in a window in a bridal boutique in the East Village and I’ve got an appointment to try it on tomorrow. It’s *way* over my budget (which was already generous) but I’ve got to try it on, at least. Right?
NYC is a great city for everything from theater to calzone, from museums to veils. Have fun!
@StephSept08: Hi Steph! I’m sure I’ll be selling these (and lots of other wedding stuff) on weddingbee after July. The plan is to make 6- 16ft runners. We are doing a mixture of square tables and long banquet tables- these are for the latter. I’ll keep you in mind!
I’m going to NYC for a week-long trip in April and I can’t wait to hit the garment district (and Sixth Street for beads!). Trouble is, I’m traveling with two men. Anyone up for a fabric orgy/bead splurge/meetup?
Oh. My. Word. I think my heart might have skipped a beat (or 12) when I saw that picture of the Wall-o-Ribbon. My dream, in vivid grosgrain technicolor…. my fiance’s nightmare!
Miss Tiramisu - I found some really great places in the DC Metro area for speciality wedding items if you’re interested. Including a place I had a custom lace veil made for me and a fabric store where I purchased georgous home interior decorating fabric to make my pew runners and all the ribbon for the bridesmaid dress sashes and invitations. Email @ lindsey.noll@wspgroup.com if you want any additional details! But nothing compares to amazing NYC…that’s for sure!
Oh my goodness what a terrible picture of me! Thank you for trucking it around Manhattan for all the wedding fun. The silk is gorgeous! Good luck with all the sewing, wink wink. Love ya!
I love MK Trimmings!!! its a little overwhelming, but they’re so pretty to look at!
which store did you go to to buy the fabric for the table runners?
@CA: There were a ton, but the one I went to is Elegant Fabrics on 40th St between 7th and 8th Ave.
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