about our featured blogger

We're so excited to announce Maya Kalman, founder and CEO of SWANK Productions, as our New York City wedding blogger. Maya launched SWANK Productions in 2001 and it has since grown it into an internationally recognized, trendsetting company. Maya has planned and designed large and small-scale events for some of the top brands and personalities in New York City and around the world. Check back here for her tips and advice on planning a wedding in New York City!

Special thanks to Fred Marcus Photography for our featured New York City wedding photos

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Alternatives to the Cupcake!

I am loving these awesome alternative to the now (TOO typical) tiered cupcake display!***Come on Brides....lets start a much needed NEW TREND!Here are some ideas I Love:Sprinkles Custom Cakes just introduced Cake Shooter, a push-up pop with three layers of cake and icing. The shooters are available...read more

Posted Thursday 7/29/2010

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by Maya Kalman 

Summer in the City means Weddings in the Hamptons

This weekend marked the beginning of summer... and in New York City the official exodus of New Yorkers out to the Hamptons! And while I love having such a beautiful vacation-land so close to home.... in my world this weekend also marked the beginning of wedding season in the Hamptons!The Hamptons offer...read more

Posted Thursday 6/3/2010

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SWANK Wedding in Israel

One of the things I really LOVE about my job is that I get to travel to beautiful places to see people celebrate love "their way". Especially when it's somewhere completely different, like the Middle East! Different types of venues, different locals, different styles of dresses, different food...everything...read more

Posted Thursday 4/22/2010

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by Maya Kalman 

You Just Got Engaged! Now What?

I know its such an exciting time and you want to get started planning NOW.BUT hold on! One thing I'm sure you haven't thought of is what if I loose my bling?!!?I know....what do you mean? But yes things do happen. Diamonds do fall out of their settings and rings do slip off of fingers. What would you...read more

Posted Friday 2/5/2010

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Non Floral Wedding Centerpiece

Don't get me wrong I have nothing against flowers! LOL- some of my best friends are florists!BUT I DO LOVE non floral wedding centerpieces because it shows a real desire to be different (and sometimes quite budget friendly) (and I say 'sometimes' because not always will flowers be less than some of...read more

Posted Tuesday 1/5/2010

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