Merci New York Featured in The New York Times Style Section

Wow, it's been a whirlwind here at Merci New York... and somehow in the process of styling some majorly fun clients, working on wedding shows, and many, {many} meetings, we forgot to share something that absolutely knocked our socks off: A wonderful mention in the New York Times Style Section in a fabulous article on bridal fashion.
You can imagine how thrilled I was to open the Sunday New York Times and see this article... And not just because I contributed to it. It's just amazing to see the media reinforcing that bridal "rules" are changing, and that a bride's wedding fashion should dictated - first and foremost - by her personal style.
I hope you'll take a peek at the online version here to read this awesome article, and also see where I weighed in on 2012 trends such as white bridesmaids dresses and non-traditional headpieces! Happy reading!
xx,

Real NYC Engagement Session | Anna + Matt in the West Village

Recently Rebekah, one half of husband and wife photography team Kallima Photography, contacted Merci New York with a real NYC engagement session that was two years in the making. Bride-to-be Anna was stranded in the Netherlands, yearning to get back to NYC and be with her fiance, Matt... Kallima Photography planned the engagement session over emails, and eagerly awaited the couple's reunion...
As we expected, the resulting engagement session were pure and fun, packed with city-centric details such as an iconic yellow taxi cab, and the High Line's bustling cityscape... Take a moment, or a few, and enjoy the breathtaking photographs of lovebirds Anna + Matt.

Photos courtesy of Kallima Photography; story written by Meredith Katz.

Flash Giveway | Five Pairs of Tickets to Sunday's Wedding Party Show

As Style Editor for this Sunday's upcoming Wedding Party show co-hosted by The Wedding Library and Martha Stewart Weddings, we have been thrilled to have already given away 10 pairs of tickets to this fabulous event... It's going to be the biggest who's-who in New York City bridal, packed with the best vendors in Manhattan and beyond. We're so excited to be covering the event, and also showcasing our styling services {hint: if you're a blog reader, be sure to swing by our booth in the Hubbard Room for a special gift}.But now for a surprise... Because we had so many enthusiastic entrants who have yet to get a ticket, we have five final pairs of tickets to give away by the end of day today. Want to win? Just like the last two weeks, simply leave your name, wedding date and email address and by the end of the day today, we'll announce the winners!
And remember, not only will Merci New York be on hand to showcase our fashion styling services, but we're thrilled to be partnering with The Wedding Library to host a mega Day-of-Style Giveaway for one tres-lucky bride...
Attendees at The Wedding Party can visit the Merci New York booth to enter {or email style@mercinewyork.com as indicated in the above giveaway graphic}.

Our lucky bride will receive:

• A Merci New York stylist and private driver for a day of luxe bridal shopping, including four expertly curated, VIP wedding dress shopping appointments. **
• Afternoon tea for two at the legendary The Pierre, a Taj Hotel.
• A personalized bridal consultation from leading accessory designers including Tejani and Untamed Petals.
• Up to $2,000 of complimentary couture wedding day accessories from Enchanted Atelier.
• Up to $1,000 of gown preservation services from Madame Paulette.
• A private wrap-up meeting at the Wedding Library to preview bridesmaid dresses, and be gifted with special bridesmaids prizes from Dessy, Nina and more.

**: Merci New York and The Wedding Library have arranged special VIP treatments for our winning bride at Amsale, Carolina Herrera, Gabriella New York Bridal Salon, and Kleinfeld, among others. Be sure to visit the Merci New York booth at the Wedding Party to learn about the special discounts, designer appearances and treats our winning bride will receive at each stop of her stylist-curated shopping day!

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NOTE: THIS CONTEST HAS CLOSED, AND THE FOLLOWING LADIES ARE OUR LUCKY WINNERS:
- Julie Lam
- Victoria Schlimer
- Elaine
- Lindsay Lannan
- Kaitlin Hostetler

What We Love Now | Vintage Valentine's Day Rompers

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect time to switch gears and chat about a very fun "What We Love" on Merci New York... adorable lingerie, of course!!
Whether your looking for something cute to wear for your sweetheart, or packing your honeymoon suitcases, rompers are such a great lingerie go-to. They're sweetly sexy {check!}, super comfy {check!}, and they have the subtle sexiness of a bygone era that we just adore {double check}...
If you're looking for a great assortment of adorable rompers, be sure to check out byLangley - a must-stop online shop. Founded by Mollie Lang, 31, the boutique features a mix of well-known brands like Cosabella, Soft Joie, Eberjey and Only Hearts, and fresh new designers like La Fee Verte {one of our Merci favs}, Beautiful Bottoms, T LA and Monrow.
Above, a few rompers handpicked by our Merci stylists....

1. Christine Vancouver Diva Romper, $216; 2. Brulee Vamp Teddy, $180; 3. Eberjay Portia Teddy, $77; 4. La Fee Verte Silk Jacquard Romper, $110; 5. La Fee Verte Silk Contrast Romper, $120.

The Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway with TEJANI | Sponsored Giveaway

This spring, designers are bringing back all things ladylike and glam. One trend I’m super excited about: the return of the earring. Think big and bold. I’ve connected with my go-to gal for all things glitzy, TEJANI Jewelry designer, Urvi Tejani, who is giving away a pair of her fabulous earrings to one lucky Merci New York reader!
Created from the desire to bring couture jewelry to brides at an especially affordable price, TEJANI is a perfect blend of timeless, artful handcrafted wedding jewelry designs, combined with a refreshingly modern edge, never compromising style, quality or a bride’s budget.
But what I love most about TEJANI is how they go above and beyond in helping you find your wedding day chic...
Exclusively for NYC brides-to-be, a must-try shopping experience is TEJANI’s custom fitting service – a unique "try before you buy" concept – where a TEJANI stylist comes to your fitting with pieces you’ve selected in-hand. Dressed in your wedding gown, you can easily decide which pieces look best for you, for the most important day of your life {with no obligation to purchase!}.
Alternatively, I encourage you to visit the TEJANI New York City showroom. By appointment only, you meet with a TEJANI consultant for a one-on-one style session. There, you can view the entire collection {hint: you can find jewelry here that’s not sold online}, and with the input of their experts, you can easily decide which pieces look best for your big day.
Here are a few TEJANI earrings we pulled when we visited the showroom... Not only are they uber-glam, they're completely budget friendly. Take a peek...

So, want to snag your own pair? {Of course you do}...
How to enter Merci New York's TEJANI Bridal Earring Giveaway
Readers must visit the TEJANI website and comment below with their favorite pair of TEJANI earrings! Easy-peasy.

To increase your chances of winning the TEJANI earring of your choice, there are four additional ways to enter this contest:

1. Tweet this: "I entered to win the @tejanibridal #contest on @MerciNYC: http://tinyurl.com/6pbslpx." Then leave a second comment below with your Twitter name.
2. Blog about the Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway {feel free to pull our super-cute giveaway graphic, above} and comment with your link.
3. Like TEJANI Jewelry on Facebook, share the Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway and let us know via a separate comment.
4. Like Merci New York on Facebook, share the Glam Bridal Earring Giveaway and let us know via a separate comment.

The winner will be chosen at random on Friday, February 3rd. Good luck! {And psst... Make sure we have your email to contact you}!

TEJANI recognizes their jewelry is a piece of the entire look and story, and happily offers the services of their accessory experts to help brides achieve the look they’ve always dreamed of. Pamper yourself – and your bridesmaids - with this one-of-a-kind wedding shopping experience!

All photos courtesy of TEJANI. TEJANI has sponsored this post on Merci New York.