Boston Brides Get Their Wedding Wish

LONGWOOD unveils Alden Castle, a stunning Modern Vintage reception venue.
Boston, Mass. (January 11, 2012) – LONGWOOD, a trendsetting lifestyle and events company, has unveiled its newest event space, Alden Castle, in the exclusive Longwood Towers of Boston. Alden Castle will host high-end wedding receptions and other family celebrations, and has already committed to 2013 dates.
“Brides have been pleading for a vintage venue. Up to this day, Boston brides had to choose between old and tired or totally sleek. Now they have modern vintage - respecting the old yet being design-forward. Our Brides are very well travelled, often with European background - they love design and they appreciate a well-executed mix of old and new.” said LONGWOOD CEO Jim Apteker.

Alden Castle's exterior retains stunning red brick Tudor look, associated with most upscale London neighborhoods. Inside are two glamorous spaces, with separate entrances, cocktail lounges, balconies overlooking the dance floors. The Vintage, boasts seven stunning chandeliers from Spanish design house Becara, silk champagne draperies and over-scaled mirrors to complement the dramatic floor to ceiling windows and rich architectural detailing. The Modern, with its ornate, gold-leafed ceiling, almost-black wood casings, and crisp white walls sparkles in the light of Italian glass chandeliers and carries royal signatures of coats of arms and life-sized peacocks. Vintage style is timeless with Brides due to its romance and nostalgia. The upcoming 1st anniversary of the royal wedding further proves its longevity.

Brides holding their wedding receptions at Alden Castle will feast on celebrity chef David Blessing's cuisine. Chef Blessing's simple plate designs and focus on local ingredients brought him to fame while at Four Seasons Hotels for over 13 years.

About Alden Castle
Alden Castle, located in Longwood Towers, on the corner of Longwood Avenue and Chapel St. in Boston is available for private events only: wedding receptions, non-profit galas, corporate functions. Alden Castle accommodates up to 400 guests for cocktail reception and 250 for sit down dinner. The kitchen is under direction of Chef David Blessing. Average price per person: $$$$. Alden Castle is a LONGWOOD venue, joining its successful siblings, State Room in Boston, Belle Mer in Newport, and Wychmere Beach Club on Cape Cod. To inquire about availability, please contact Michelle Sagi at 617-854-5000
or michelle@longwoodevents.com

Under the exacting eye of our Executive Chef David Blessing

Our event venues are known for restaurant quality, local and seasonal menus - designed and executed perfectly. step into Chef David Blessing's kitchen, go with him to the farmers' market, ask us for videos of his signature dishes.

Cape Cod Wedding

Style Me Pretty just featured this Wychmere Beach Club wedding. Quoting: " When the bride is a freelance stylist and former craft editor for Martha Stewart Living then you know her wedding is going to go above and beyond in the style department.  This Cape Cod beauty by Ned Jackson Photography is such a sweet, whimsical, nautical dream.  I feel like I’m seeing the nuptials of Ariel and Prince Eric in a romantic underwater celebration and that makes my inner Little Mermaid fanatic totally giddy.  Click here to see it all!"

Vintage Wychmere

Coordination: 

 Desiree Spinner Events 

Reception Site: Wychmere Harbor Cake: Michael’s Creative Baking Floral Design: All About Flowers Makeup: Zoe Kalaitzidis Photography: Lee Geishecker, VagabondView Photography Clutch:Trish Turner, Trotting Park Designs

Catwalk for a Cure at State Room

StateRoom is pleased to be hosting a fabulous fashion filled evening on October 13, 2011. The 2^nd Annual “Catwalk for a Cure” will feature a fashion show consisting of local designers including students, established designers, Project Runway contestant Wesley Nault, who will have the opportunity to showcase their work by creating and presenting their own “mini collection” (4-8 looks) for the fashion show. “Catwalk for a Cure” at State Room will be produced by Practically Broadway, Inc. in partnership with The Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Proceeds from this Boston fashion show event will support breast cancer research and education.

According to their recent press release:

    “ The fashion show incorporates local and professional, as well as student designers in the Greater Boston area looking to showcase their fashions for models, breast cancer survivors, Boston Celebrity Kelley Tuthill of WCVB Channel 5 news,  and business professionals (doctors, surgeons, nurses etc.).  Hair styling and makeup with be provided by Dellaria Salon and the Motives (celebrity Lauren Ridinger makeup line)  makeup team.”

Tickets for the event will be $100.00 and include: passed hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktail created by State Room and Berkshire Mountain Distillers, silent auction, fashion show admission, gift bag, and post-fashion show reception.   The silent auction items include Spa packages, Hotel packages, restaurant gift certificates, handbags, shoes and more!

Catwalk for Cure at State Room details:

Time: 7pm

Location: State Room, 60 State Street, 33^rd Floor

Purchase Tickets: Click Here

ClickHere for more information on State Room

We hope to see all of you fashionistas at this great event!

The Blush Wedding Dress

When it comes to choosing the perfect wedding dress, one thing is certain - We want it to stand out. It must be the perfect combination of fabric, colors, fit & embellishments that make you feel like a princess on your special day.

As trends come and go in the fashion industry, we are now witnessing an evolution in the wedding dress market. Going along with the "vintage chic" elements that are a favorite choice for most of today's brides, wedding dress designers are now moving in a much bolder, yet fun direction.

A blush colored wedding dress exudes a quiet feminity that most brides seek, yet is very understated & elegant at the same time. It still remains to be seen if this trend will last, but why not try one on if you are in the market? After all, don't we all want to be the blushing bride at our wedding?

To view photos of some of our Longwood Events real-life weddings, visit our website.

Check out our Longwood Weddings Facebook page to see more :)



Photo Credit: WedShare

LONGWOOD Summer House at Wychmere Beach Club

As if washed ashore by the sea itself, Wychmere Beach Club offers the best of Cape Cod. This seaside retreat is the supreme luxury and laid back comfort one seeks when looking for a relaxing destination. Available exclusively to clients who book events with Wychmere Beach Club, LONGWOOD Summer House is the perfect option for a destination wedding or special event.

In addition to our 18 luxury hotel rooms, Wychmere Beach Club is proud to reveal the LONGWOOD Summer House. Designed for oceanside entertaining & life's basic pleasures, LONGWOOD Summer House conveys the feeling of classic American summers on the Cape, with state-of-the-art modern amenities.

Enjoy luxury accommodations for 10-12 guests, surrounding by panoramic views of Wychmere Harbor & Nantucket Sound. This 5,300 square foot designer living space and private garden can be yours to rent for your stay at Wychmere Beach Club.

Boasting 3 king size bedrooms, 1 queen size, 1 bedroom with 6 bunk beds, 3 full baths, & 2 half baths, you and your guests can stay in luxury all under one roof.

Fully equipped with 55" LED flat screen tv, wireless internet, unlimited Netflix, nespresso cappucino machine, subzero fridge, & ipod dock, LONGWOOD Summer House is made for entertaining & comfort. All guests of LONGWOOD Summer House at Wychmere Beach Club enjoy access to beach, pool, tennis, dining & all other Wychmere Beach Club amenities during their stay.

Additional amenities include meals catered by Wychmere Beach Club, room service during Beach Hours, in room masseusse service, private yoga & tennis lessons and much more.

For more information on LONGWOOD Summer House at Wychmere Beach Club, please call 508.432.1000 or visit our website Wychmere Beach Club website for more information.