WellWed in the Hamptons

Fresh Flavors Catering came to the Hamptons wedding scene in the spring of 2007 but owners Michael and Francesca Vignapiano are no strangers to Hamptons catering. They have maintained a strong catering presence since 1998 and now have established themselves as a preferred caterer at premier vineyard wedding venues. Executive chef Michael Vignapiano brings a wealth of experience to the business and prides himself on his rare passion for "old world" cooking for the "new world" palate.

Hamptons brides, take note! The Hamptons region is a fabulous resource for unique local products. A perfect choice for welcome baskets for your out-of-town guests, these products add an instant dash of local flair to any wedding celebration. Here are a few of our favorites!

WellWed is proud to announce our weekly Bridal Booty Giveaway! Log on every Friday for a chance to win some fabulous items. Products range in everything from luxurious beauty products to gourmet food items, innovative home goods to anything we think our brides will love!

Invitations set the stage for the look and feel of your wedding, and for most of the brides we talk to, a simple, ivory cardstock invite with inkjet print simply just will not do. When your wedding is going to be anything but average, how do you relate this message to your guests? 

Brian Hatton is a New York based photographer who specializes in weddings and performing arts. He describes his wedding photography as “a blend of personal and photojournalistic candid shooting with contemporary portraiture.” Hatton has shot venues like Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln center and his clients include the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

Just in time for Fall, Coren Moore is offering a promotion like no other! 

From September 1-October 31, 2010, the company is offering 15% off all orders. Plus, if you buy 8 or more dresses in the same style, you will receive 18% off!  

The ship date for these orders is February 1, 2011 - just in time for a Spring wedding.

(Not to be combined with any other discount, this offer applies to maids only. Excludes junior, flower girls, and accessories.)  

To view styles, go to www.corenmoore.com.  

For Karen Lenahan, of Karen Lenahan Designs, the key to making sure a wedding comes together exactly the way the bride and groom want it to is by having plenty of one-on-one time with each couple.

Her expert advice:

*Be realistic about your budget. If you already know that you're going to splurge on a photographer, be up-front about how much money you have to spend with other vendors.

A candy apple bar brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to any reception. Think decadent caramel and delicious toppings like butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut to top off the good times! If setting up a candy apple bar sounds a little too "labor intensive" - yet you want your guests to take home a "taste" of Fall - check out Hammond's Candies. Since 1920 they have been making tempting treats with true craftsman ship.

Couples clamoring for a wedding that's off the beaten path need to look no further than the Jedediah Hawkins Inn in Jamesport. Though the upscale inn has only been in business since 2006, it has already established a tradition of excellence for its quirky charm and solicitous attention to detail.

Here at WellWed we love sweet things and nothing could be sweeter than this delightful candy table produced by LRT Events. Using pastel colors and large glass jars, LRT created the ultimate reception piece leaving guests with visions of sugar plums dancing through their heads long after the wedding was over. LRT Events is a full service event design and planning team owned and operated by Event Stylist Lynette Renee. Their goal is to design events that reflect the very things that make someone an individual.

I don't know about you, but I'm always on the hunt for a good bakery. It's not an easy task. The right mix of sweet and succulent ingredients can lead sugar crazies on a wild goose chase, but if you're in the Hamptons area look no further! At 30 West Water Street in Sag Harbor, Amber Kopcza has opened Amber Occassions Bakery that's a magical blend of Parisian patisserie and cozy coffeehouse.