Michelle Rago, Ltd.—Blog

It is pouring rain in Manhattan and DREARY!! I thought on a day like today, when I marveled at the whitecaps on the Hudson River from my cozy apartment, I would trip the light fantastic and share a few of my favorite moments to heat things up!

Who says lighting doesn’t make a difference…he feels like […]

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I am super excited to share two new pieces that appeared on the web this week — a Q&A on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet and a write-up on DailyCandy’s Reaching Across the Aisle. Check ‘em out.
http://www.mandjshow.com/featured/wedding-planner-michelle-ragos-got-answers/
http://www.dailycandy.com/new_york/article/39602/Reaching+Across+the+Aisle

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Recently we designed a wedding at Cipriani’s 42nd Street in New York city. This Bowery building, built in 1921, is an Italian renaissance masterpiece featuring soaring marble columns, a 65 foot ceiling, magnificent inlaid floors and glorious chandeliers. It boasts a national and New York city landmark interior.

At the entrance of the building we centered a custom built black lacquer table for […]

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Whoo hoo! Check out the fall issue of Elegant bride-that’s our bouquet on the cover!!

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I have always been a big fan of all things vintage. I am captivated by the styles of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.  I especially love films from that period-what the characters wear, how their homes are decorated, and even the cars they drive. I find movies and books from this period a great source of inspiration. 

It […]

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