... and with the Area's Most Talented Vendors & Suppliers

New York BRIDAL SHOW ... February! ... The Bridal Show at Oheka Castle is Sunday, February 26, 2012, from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Enjoy complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Oheka's Executive Chef, Chris Cappello.
Meet some of the most sought-after professional bridal vendors on the East Coast.
Tour the Historic Estate and Gardens of Oheka. View magnificently designed wedding gowns and perfectly tailored tuxedos.
Win an Oheka Wedding Cake from our Classic Elegance Collection designed by Executive Pastry Chef Daniel Andreotti.
Advance tickets: $25 (purchase by 1/31/12), $35 (by 2/25/12); at the door: $50.
For information: 631.659.1402, weddings@oheka.com; for online purchase: www.oheka.com/weddings

Oheka Castle (press photos)

(For More Bridal Shows: Bridal Showcases)

GOWNS & ACCESSORIES ... Congratulations to Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress Collection for their continuing success as the best-selling bridal label and for their new line, which celebrates the Princess Bride. The collection's classic lines and opulent fabrics are seen in Cassini's G435 tulle ball gown, at left, with its curved sweetheart bodice, a satin belt with polished crystals, and a pick up skirt with layers of shimmering illusion tulle, for a Princess Bride look. (at David's Bridal, 888.639.6767, davidsbridal.com) One of our favorite models, Aida Sinusaite, recently got married in her native Lithuania. "On my wedding day I wore earrings from Lauren Kane, just like I wore for our photo shoots!" All the best to you and your new husband! (718.761.6324, LaurenKaneJewelry.com) BEAUTY ... Congratulations to Heather Polyi and Kate Harvie of Glam Spot New Jersey on their new location,12-45 River Road, in Fair Lawn, NJ, as they continue to add their special touch of beauty to brides throughout the tri-state area. (201.773.8700, glamspotnj.com) Congratulations to one of our former cover personalities, Dawn Gallagher, on her new book "Nature's Beauty Secrets" (Universe Pub.) with "Recipes for Beauty Treatments From the World's Best Spas."

SERVICES ... We join in praising Hallak Cleaners, winners of the American Dry Cleaner's 2011 Grand Prize for Best Plant Design. "Our revolutionary tracking enables us to instantly identify the location of any garment, helping us provide the utmost in fabric care and customer service." (212.832.0750, hallak.com)

at Falkirk Estate	at The Grove	at The Olde Mill Inn

RECEPTION SITES ... We photographed this issue's cover in the elegant surroundings of The Grove, enjoying the hospitality extended by Michael Subarsky, general manager, Domenique Borzomati, assistant catering manager, and the rest of the staff. Thanks to all! (973.239.0390, thegrovenj.com)

Many thanks to Jennifer Mazzuca, events manager, Mallory Mayer, and the rest of the staff who so graciously welcomed us to the breathtaking country estate that is Falkirk Estate and Country Club for one of this issue's fashion shootings. (845.928.8060, falkirkestate.com)

Our thanks to Sheila Palka, marketing director, and everyone else at The Olde Mill Inn for hosting us at their charming venue for one of our photo shoots in this issue. (908.696.2315, oldemillinn.com) Atlantica by Bateaux New York now offers their private yacht for wedding celebrations, with distinctive décor and cuisine plus breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and ceremonies at the Statue of Liberty. (888.822.5997, AtlanticaNewYork.com)

ANNIVERSARIES & SPECIAL OCCASIONS ... Congratulations to Liberty House Restaurant and Catering on the 10th anniversary of their waterfront location with its world-class views of Manhattan, and also for their recognition by The National Restaurant Association and American Express as a winner of the Good Neighbor Award for their charitable work. (866.683.3586, libertyhouserestaurant.com)

Congratulations also to Nanina's in the Park, which recently added The Park Savoy Estate to its tradition of elegance. The two historic landmarks now combine their decades of experience welcoming brides and their families and friends. (973.751.1230, naninasinthepark.com; 973.377.7100, theparksavoy.com)

Surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland, The Ashford Estate combines country elegance with sophistication, featuring a barn chapel for ceremonies, a grand ballroom seating 275 guests, and 12 luxurious overnight suites. (609.494.9100, weddingsofdistinctionnj.com)

It's always a pleasure to welcome new bridal vendors to our pages, and Indian Trail Club, with its mile-long spring-fed lake and exquisite landscape, offers an exceptional wedding setting. (201.891.4480, IndianTrailClub.com)

Located at the New Jersey Botanical Gardens, situated on 1,000 acres, The Castle at Skylands Manor continues to offer luxurious overnight accommodations and superior catering. (973.962.9370, frungillo.com)

FLOWERS ... KC Creations just designed a tented, nautical-themed summer wedding at the Essex Yacht Club in Connecticut, with décor accented by French tulips, white hydrangeas, white roses, blue cornflower, and delphinium. (201.768.6230, kccreationsevents.com)