Shoestring Blissful

Inspiration, information & conversation about planning unique, AFFORDABLE weddings in NYC

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I don't post selfies often but I took this pic right after having an amazing facial by my friend and medical aesthetician @nicolepaxson. I have a history of not-so-great skin, so when my face gets glowing like this I KNOW the treatment was top notch! Nicole and I are putting together Periscope and YouTube posts all about pre wedding DIY skincare. She'll be chatting with everyone about awesome products, treatments and the do's and don'ts in creating beautiful, glowing skin for your wedding and beyond. Keep an eye out for our announcements and in the meantime check out her website in her profile! #weddingfacials #nycfacials #nycwedding #shoestringblissful #beautifulskin

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#weddingwednesday is #winewednesday. And Ryan totally gets that.

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Ron & Jerome were married on the Upper West Side at their favorite restaurant. By keeping things simple and filling the celebration with special moments, they created a beautiful celebration on an AMAZING budget. I can't wait to share this wedding with you all! Photo courtesy of Abby Cope Photography.

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While we build our website and carefully curate our collection of vendors, venues and wedding pros, we are also collecting real NYC weddings! If you would like your wedding featured and your budget was 30 grand or less, PM us and tag us in your photos! Here is a little teaser of one of our #centralparkweddings. We are obsessed with this beautiful couple and their intimate outdoor ceremony! //Photo courtesy of @seangallery // Flowers by @gardeniasfloral // Gown by @catherine__deane #nycwedding #centralpark #outdoorwedding #romanticwedding #romanticweddingdress #autumnwedding

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It's #NationalAppleDay and #weddingwednesday! These hand made escort cards with craft paper tags from https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapCuts were seasonal and made great snacks for peckish late night dancers! Thanks to @conor_harrigan for another great shot.

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I'm continuing with my #centralpark #weddingvenue tour today. I personally think trees make the perfect outdoor ceremony altar, don't you? Whether it's one big tree standing alone on a hill (the two pictured here are in the North Meadow overlooking the ball fields and the Upper West Side) or a small cluster creating something of a sacred place to say your vows (shown here on the Great Hill) trees add something really special to a ceremony. #centralpark #budgetfriendlywedding #NYC #nycwedding #shoestringblissful

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Another shot of the Great Hill and one of its hidden little corners. The path opens up to a quiet lawn that overlooks Central Park West and makes a perfect aisle for a ceremony procession. #centralpark #centralparkweddings #nycweddings #upperwestside #nycweddingvenue #shoestringblissful

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Good morning! It's a brisk day here in NYC. This week we will be talking about wedding ceremony venues in the Big Apple that won't cost you an arm and a leg. And what better venue to start with than Central Park?? There are some very famous, quintessential New York spots to choose from such as the Conservatory Gardens, Cherry Hill & Bethesda Fountain, but our great park is filled with beautiful little spots, perfect for an intimate ceremony. The Great Hill is my absolute favorite place in Central Park. It has a countless number of lovely little lawns, many of them secluded and private such as the one shown here. Look at that view! For info regarding permits and park rules visit http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/park-information/weddings.html. @centralparknyc #nyc #nycweddings #centralparkweddings #nycbudgetweddings #thegreathill #centralpark #nycweddingvenue #nycweddinginspiration #shoestringblissful