Michelle Rago, Ltd.—Blog

 
I don’t know whether it is because I grew up in Princeton, which is a very preppy town, but I loooooove ribbon. Ribbons were a constant fashion accessory during my formative years – ribbons in my hair, ribbon belts, ribbon headbands, even ribbon purses.
Cut to today and~voila~I get to use ribbon all over the place!! For something […]

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I guess it is only natural during times of change to harken back to earlier times and that is exactly what I am seeing in trends for the fall. Take fabrics for instance. Many of the fabrics used on both the runways and in weddings are the beautiful elegant fabrics reminiscent of an earlier time.  […]

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The bride and her mom peer into the mirrored oval dance-floor….and the uber talented photographer Liz Banfield catches the moment!!

The completed tent!!

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Central Synagogue in Manhattan is an exquisite space and the chuppah we designed needed to have a strong presence but not compete with the beautiful surroundings. Built in 1872, Central Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in Manhattan. Designed by Henry Fernbach, the design is loosely called Moorish-Islamic Revival.

The 14 foot high […]

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Many of you know that I don’t shy away from making bold colorful statements when designing a wedding. The opposite approach - using more subtle and softer colors — can be just as effective in creating a dramatic setting that is sophisticated and romantic, younger and fresher.

Hurricane lanterns add height as well as soft lighting […]

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