Are children allowed at weddings? It depends on the wishes of the Bride and Groom. Sometimes, couples print on the invitation, "No children please". This may cause a lot of your friends and family not to show up for the wedding. Some people may not have any place or anyone to leave their children with. Also, as a parent I would find a bit insulting to know that my children are not welcome in celebrating the upcoming wedding. Therefore, I suggest invite everyone and leave it to your friends and family to decide what they want to do with their children. This way you will not offend anyone.
Do you have more bridesmaids than groomsmen or vice versa? There is nothing wrong with have an uneven number of attendants and is actually more common in today’s weddings. You do have options when it comes to the processional and recessional.
How to solve the walking down the aisle issue?
Consider having one bridesmaid on each arm!
Think about having the groomsmen enter in with the groom and have the ladies walk alone
Consider having the groomsmen walk down first followed by the bridesmaids
Think about having them alternate, i.e. bridesmaid, groomsman, bridesmaid, and so forth
For the Recessional, have them paired, then have the extra attendants walk out alone
Don’t spend too much time stressing over what to do with an uneven bridal party. Remember, what really matters is that you have all the people who are important to you by your side on your wedding day.
If you’re worried about how your pictures will turn out, DON’T! This is an opportunity for your photographer to demonstrate and utilize his/her creativity. You will be surprised at the different poses they will come up with.
But if you’re absolutely set on having an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, think about asking some of them to be ushers, gift attendants, read a poem, escort your mother or escort a grandmother. That way they can still have a special role at your wedding.
I have the task of finding my own Maid of Honor dress for an October 2 wedding. The only stipulation is that it be light purple. You wouldn't believe how impossible it has been to find this color! In summer! However, I saw these 2 dresses this morning on JCrew.com. I love dresses with tiers, so I like the first dress. The second is appealing in that it's easy to wear again (and it's on sale for $50!), but it's linen, so it's more casual. But, this is a small beach wedding (I am the only wedding party member on the bride's side) with mostly family. I would embellish with a cute headband, nice shoes, jewelry, etc.
Thoughts? Comments? Other light purple dresses you can recommend!
I am so happy that I am going to finally marry my fiancée. We
have been together since we were 14 and 15 years old. We are now 21 and 22
years old. 7 yrs and going strong. I remember when we first started going out
everyone told us that it was never going to last. Ha-ha so much for that one. I
am soo in love with him. Everytime I see him I get butterflies all over again. We
have a strong relationship and even though people have tried to bring us down,
we prevail. I cannot wait to become Mrs. Paul King!!
Wow, guess I'm updating sooner than I thought I'd be. LOL We'll see how long that lasts! ;)
Anyway... So for my bday, we are spending the day in SF and then seeing Wicked. Love that show! Hoping to finally go to Britax and see if any of their spiffy fabrics work for the wedding. (And our Ren Faire garb, since we'll be there anyway!) We may even have an early dinner at Ruth Chris...
Should be a fantastic outing, all things considered!
Still undecided on centerpieces for the tables. We can't seem to agree on anything specific. And we are torn on cake toppers, because there are a couple very nice ones, and her favourite of course does NOT match the rest of the wedding colours AT ALL!! LOL And up in the air on the honeymoon. We are still debating between Adventures by Disney or D'Aventure Co. Both have fabulous packages!! We may just make it a two week trip and do both! (If we have money...)
Okay, so I guess I will try this site out in an attempt to get organized! Organizing isn't always easy. Neither is saving money toward the big day!!
We finally stopped changing the date around and have settled for May 1st of 2010, which is a Saturday. We also finally agreed upon a site. It is a lovely place, and will be doing triple duty, as wedding site, reception site, and overnight guest accomodations. LOL It is called Laurel Mill Lodge, and for what you pay most places for 6 hours of use, you get here for 48 hours! And it includes cabins and A-frame camping, and free breakfast! Not to mention a 10-person hot tub. :) We are excited.
We have met with our seamstress and dicussed the patterns for the bridal party outfits. Now we just need to go fabric shopping and begin picking up what we need for them. We found the Asian silk we wanted for one bridesmaid, but it is pricey! We will have to save and go back with more money. We are thinking of checking out Britax in SF, as they have multiple floors of fabrics.
We found the favors we want to have, and they double as tealight holders and seating cards. Woot! I love it when things can serve multiple purposes! We are still undecided on centerpieces, as there are a few different directions we are interested in. We may mix things up a bit, but we have not settled yet on any of them.
The wedding is a Victorian Masquerade theme. We were slightly concerned about needing to provide a few cheap masks at the door for people who choose not to bring there own. But I just had a brilliant idea- we should hold a mask contest during the reception. Some small but worthwhile prize, and it will be fun and I think will encourage more people to come with masks! Bridal party to judge, I think, so they can't enter, but that would only be fair, since they are all getting theirs custom made for the occassion. Hmm. I will have to run this by Boo and see if it meets with her approval. But this could be a great plan...
I think I have figured out what we should do for the honeymoon, I just have to run it by Boo. But it looks like fun, and it is something neither of us have done nor is it a country either of us have been to, so I have high hopes for it!
We already have the tiaras for the bridal party. We have one flower girl so far, but may have two. I am hoping to get my neice and nephew for the occassion, which would give me two flower girls and a ring bearer. If I am lucky, my friend's son will be capable enough to be in the wedding too, which would give me two pair. (He has autism, but is highly functional. The biggest concern is if he will have the patience and ability to follow instructions in time for the wedding.) Although, another friend has a lovely son who may also be willing and able to fill in. Hmm. We will see as it gets a little closer to the date.
Invitations have already been purchased. They are absolutely lovely! It was finding an invitation we both liked the look of that set the wedding colours. LOL We just had not been able to agree on anything before we saw the invitations we settled on. So we bought four boxes and decided that was our wedding colour. It is a light sage green.
We have been going back and forth on flowers. There are some we like and others we love, but we have not yet settled on the exact combination yet. We did decide on the bouquet style, at least. Still undecided on which flowers from the bouquet to use for boutenierres and mother of the bride corsages.
Have to do some cake tasting so we know what we want her aunt to bake. (Gosh, it is great to know people who do these wedding things professionally!) We had an amazing Earl Grey mousse filling in a cake a few weeks ago, and may see if she can attempt to reproduce it.
Busy day today, though, so I think I will call it a wrap here for now! More later.
Imagine saving enough money to buy the love of your life a beautiful diamond ring only to drop it off the Brooklyn Bridge just as she agrees to marry you.
A New York groom-to-be experienced the horror for himself.
Don Walling planned the day with the precision of a classroom lesson. He would propose to his girlfriend, Gina Pellicani, on the Brooklyn Bridge’s pedestrian walkway. His family would be looking on and his sister-in-law would videotape the whole thing.
But at the moment of truth – with ring in hand – disaster struck, and it wasn’t because Gina refused to say, “I do.” Walling dropped the ring through a crack in the pedestrian bridge and into traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge roadway below.
“I got on one knee, proposed and it just flew out,” Walling said. “I watched it fall through the crack on the bridge, right between the wood planks.”
But he didn’t let his shock sway him for long. Walling swung into action.
“I kissed her, said I was sorry and told her I am going to get that ring back,” Walling said.
The groom-to-be jumped onto the bridge's roadway and began looking for the ring. Miraculously, he found it, with the help of his family and fiancée looking on from above.
Pellicani couldn’t wear the ring because the band bent in the fall, but the diamonds were intact -- not bad for falling onto traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The ring is being repaired and will be restored to its former luster, but Walling said the next time he gives it to his fiancée, it will be in the safety of his home.
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He finally proposed. I really didn't think he was going to do it so soon. My man tries to be tough. And he is. But I proud to know that bring out his softer side.
If you are looking for a site for a beach wedding in San Diego the size of your wedding will determine where and what beach will work.
if your choice would be a quick and small that being under 15 people you might choose to do a flash wedding .. some coordinating on your part you could show up at your favorite beach and just do it ..
some favs are La Jolla cove ( there is a beautiful rock formation just to the north of the tennis club)
people are there all the time taking pictures so just 1 more wedding party will blend in
just west of Hotel Del Coronado
you could contact www.elopesandeigo.com and let them for a fee set it all up
Encinitas public beach
Mission Beach at the Tourmaline street entrance
Ocean Beach (large open beach just stay away from the pier)
Pacific Beach ( drive to the the roller coaster area to park . I think my last choice,too many people)
The other option is for the larger wedding party for that you will need to plan more .
If you are trying to go budget you could use one of San Diego beach parks .. You will need some kind of tent and a assigned help to be sure your spot of choice will be there your special day . For this kind of wedding my choice would be the Pacific beach park and the park near the Mission Beach Hilton — East Mission Bay Drive a wedding during Kite season just adds to the photo opportunities.
One drawback will be no overly loud music and no dance floor . The weather in San Diego is more than likely to be picture perfect with the proper planning, bad months would be January,February, December . The hot months by the water will be fine do to the breeze the water gives.
One of the many challenges men have is to decide what kind of ab workout they want to do to get a sexy six pack. One of the fears that many men suffer from is that they will work out for months on end and never see any results, or go back to the old way of doing things. So the question is, what are the best ab workout exercises for six pack ab workout s?
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And in fact, one of the WORST ab workout exercises you can do is the regular, repetitive crunch or sit-up. When you do this exercise you are not adding enough resistance to your stomach, and you are not burning belly fat efficiently either. (You should go behind the scenes and see them really work out! You'll a totally different workout routine!)
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Hard ab workout exercises is a waste of time. They are frustrating, hard to do and often kill your motivation to continue, since you can't do them properly. It's ab workout out building strength and having good form, not winning the academy awards of crazy ab workout workouts.
Before you set out, be aware of the following unspoken bridal etiquette:
Most salons don't allow you to browse through the racks -- they'll assign you a dressing room, ask you what you're looking for, and bring gowns to you.
Cameras are basically off limits. (Salons need to guard against brides taking a picture of the gown, and then getting a dressmaker to copy it.)
Saleswomen will likely want to dress you. Let them. Wedding gowns are often heavy, complicated, or fragile, and salespeople will know how to get you into and out of them.
No matter how much pressure you feel to put money down on the first gown you love, don't. Unless your wedding is in a few weeks, waiting a few days won't matter.
Expect strict (or nonexistent) cancellation and refund policies. These gowns are custom-made, so once they've cut the fabric, you own it!
Wedding tradition has evolved into particular set of customs that help participants and guests know what kind of occasion to anticipate, how to dress, and what will be expected of them as they take part in your special day.The type of invitation, the time of day, and the place of the wedding and reception are all indications of the style you choose (whether traditional or highly unique), and guests will respond accordingly.
Today I want for focus on the Formal Wedding. The Formal wedding is smaller, less elaborate and less costly version of the Ultra-Formal wedding. http://cli.gs/NQhGX The Formal wedding usually includes amore than 100 guests. The bride wears a traditional long gown and veil, and is assisted by at least two attendants. There should be at least one usher for every fifty guests. The wedding itself may take place in a church or hall in the daytime or evening, and is followed by a festive reception with a buffet or sit-down meal and music for dancing. Invitations are formally worded and printed in the traditional forms of etiquette.
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Oops, I've been away, but here's some eye candy til tomorrow when I treat you to a little spring wedding inspiration! And don't forget you can always check out the pretty wedding snippets we post on our Tumblr, www.wedspace.tumblr.com.
How incredible is this wedding cake, shot by Theresa Minnette. I usually don't fall in love with a classic white cake, but I love this twist on the traditional -- like rose petals unfolding, isn't it? Love it.
I don't know the baker ... but maybe you can email the photog and ask her!
So just on a fun note, one of my favorite shows "The Office", Pam & Jim finally got married! After watching for how many seasons and watching these two flirt with each other, and then him declaring his love for her, but then being rejected. Then reuniting and finally finally getting engaged, the wedding happened last night. Jim and Pam had to deal with what most brides and grooms deal with which are awkward family moments, wedding guest and so on. The wedding party did a great dance down the aisle at the ceremony doing a spoof off the popular YouTube video (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/clips/office-wedding-dance/1164915/) . This episode was great because it really showed how no matter what goes wrong on your wedding day the only thing that really matters in the end is that you and your new husband/wife are happy and look forward to your future together. If you like Pam's wedding gown it was Designed by Alysia Raycraft and can be found at Davids Bridal. Jim also gave the sweetest speech at the rehearsal dinner, it put a tear in my eye ;) See it below! If you missed the episode they have it online at nbc.com .
So, I went to a wedding expo today... honestly I have to say that I think it was pretty pointless. There were a bunch of people there trying to sell things that I already signed a contract for. Those things are DEFINITELY for people who have no clue as to what they want to do for their wedding.
Every bride wants her wedding day to be exceptional and she has certain expectations of what it will be like to experience her wedding day. I'm sure those expectations do not include at the end of it wondering if her guests had a good time because she did not. I just experienced the joy of my nephews wedding in Pittsburgh where I attended strictly as a guest with no pre-planned expectations of being involved in any part of the plans.
Bride Did Her Research: I think the bride had done her best to research what needed to be done and when and had done a beautiful job of picking a location, planning her decor, choosing her apparel and color theme. The lime green dresses were accented with vibrant bouquets of orange and green. The groomsmen, in spite of teasing the bride that they would be wearing suits, did show up in tuxedos with lime green ties.
DIY Decorations: The bride and her attendants had put together lovely bubbles with handmaid tags laid out on a table decorated with raffia, candles and tins of cookies for favors for the guests. She was also given a unique journal for her guest book which allowed the guests to autograph it along with personal messages for the bride and groom.
When It Rains: When the wedding day arrived, there were unexpected blessings as it began to rain. Because President Obama was appearing at the Phipps Conservatory for the G20, extra tents had been put up in the same place as the ceremony and reception were to take place. The ceremony was to be in the garden, not under a tent, however, as it rained on, Phipps decided to allow the bride and groom the use of the extra tents for the ceremony which would take place in front of a beautiful fountain.
Tip #1: Have backup plans in case of rain. Not everyone is lucky enough to have the President appearing at their wedding facility.
As the aunts of the groom we were asked if we could come help one of the brides friends put up the decorations for the wedding. We arrived about one and a half hours before the wedding and put together orange and creame japanese lanterns with led lights in them and hung them from the poles under the tent. We had barely just finished when the wedding guests began to arrive.
DIY Decorations
Tip#2: If you are doing your own decorations, you need a group of assistants to do them, had we not been there to help (and there were 5 of us) the friend would never have been able to finish by herself. Also make sure you have any tools you might need such as sissors and step ladder with you or make sure the facility will have them for you.
Who's In Charge? About this time the directors from the Conservatory and the caterers were starting to ask us aunties questions, as to where things should go, what table did the bride want the cake on? etc. The musicians arrived and wanted to know where they should sit that would keep them out of the rain and place them in the best spot for the ceremony music. The grooms men were unsure of where to seat the guests of the bride and groom. Luckily, though none of us were wedding planners, I publish The Spectacular Wedding Planner and along with my sister, who is a photographer, the groom's uncle who is a photographer, and another sister who had just had a wedding for her daughter recently, we were able to help make many of these decisions in a way that hopefully worked and pleased the bride and groom.
Tip#3. If you cannot afford a wedding consultant, make sure you go over all these details with other service providers who may be willing to direct the details at the reception site, such as the facility director or caterer. If none of these people are willing to direct and answer the myriad of questions that will be asked of someone at the reception, then you need to make a very concise list of all details and make sure everyone involved, from the caterer, to the florist, the cake company, to the facility know what your desires are because you won't be available when these people are pulling things together. Generally, your maid of honor will be with you so she won't be able to direct either, so pick out a responsible individual to represent your wishes in all these areas.
Officiant Knows Best: At the wedding rehearsal the officiant had given advice as to how the guests should be seated that differed from the standard directions of brides family on the left and groom's family on the right. He had very good reasons for doing so because he knew the way he had placed the attendants and the bride and groom for the ceremony. Unfortunately, the people who were now in the position of directing things, us aunties, were now giving directions based on what we knew to be standard ettiquette and it did not agree with his advice. When he comes up to us and suggests we change which side we should be seated on seconds before the ceremny started, it seemed like the wrong thing to do to expect the brides family and grooms family to switch sides at that point.
Tip#4: Whomever is going to be directing the wedding ceremony and instructing the grooms men as to how to seat guests at the ceremony needs to also be included at the rehearsal so they can hear and follow the advice of the officiant.
Disc Jockey or Ipod? The bride and groom had decided to forgo a disc jockey or entertainment director in favor of putting their favorite music on an Ipod to play during the reception. In fact, they really did not like the idea of having a DJ at all so they were happy with the decision. They did think ahead and realize they would need an amplification system to play the music through and rented a sound system for that purpose. At some point about 24 hours before the wedding, they asked my son who had actually emceed a few weddings in the past if he would make announcements for them. My son grew up with his father owning a disc jockey company, so he had the knowledge to do a good job for the bride. Unfortunatley, the music and tools he needed were back where we lived in Las Vegas and not in Pittsburgh. With the help of Itunes and his dad sending him the information he needed he was able to plan the series of events to direct the wedding and the music to keep people dancing! What he did not count on, is the bride and groom really only wanted 80's music and did not want him to play anything else. Our stand in DJ was able to direct the grand entrance, the cutting of the cake, the first dance, throwing of the bouquet and garter but was not able to get the party going without the ability to play a variety of music.
Tip #5: A preselected music list on an Ipod does not take into consideration what the mood of the crowd is at any given moment. A professional DJ company will know what it takes to get the party going, whether it needs to be a slow song or a fast one, your IPod can never know this. Your Ipod cannot direct events and even if you go that route you will still need an amplification system which will still cost you money. The money you will spend on a professional disc jockey company will be worth it in the fun you will have and the lack of worry you will experience when you have someone to direct the traditional events of a wedding reception.
No Worries, Be Happy: My nephew and his wife had a lovely wedding, but the saddest part was hearing the bride say she did not enjoy her self and she was not sure if her guests did either. A bride should never have to say "I was so busy worrying about what should happen next and who was making sure of it that I was overwhelmed and stressed and could not enjoy myself." This couple deserved better, the groom is already fighting cancer and if ever a couple deserved a perfect day it was them.
Tip#6: No matter what happens on your wedding day, none of it is as important as the love you have for each other. Do your best to plan the details of the day, hire a coordinator or a professional disc jockey and then trust them to do their jobs! They will make sure your guests have a great time, and when you can relax and not worry if every detail goes exactly as planned, you too will enjoy your wedding and have no regrets to look back on this day of your dreams.
Tip #7: Attend a local bridal show, there will be so many vendors to help you, and guide you through every step of the way. In Las Vegas the show to attend is The Bridal Spectacular surveyed in Las Vegas recently stated The Bridal Spectacular is the best bridal show.
Author: Debra Hansen, producer and publisher of Bridal Spectacular Events, Inc.
I may have said this before, but this is really it. My perfect wedding gown.
Meet, the Melissa Sweet Dora. A sexy sweetheart neckline, airy layers, a big bow, and swiss dots. (You may not know how much I love polka dots ...) I love every detail of this dress, the shape, the ruffled edges, the way it floats when the bride walks. It is just incredible.
Did I get your attention? I hope so. I've been blogging here a bit and have noticed something that is a bit disappointing.
Nobody sends a reply to any of my blogs?!?!?
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Help us help you. Even if it's a small amount of feedback, we appreciate it.
We would like to share a fun environmentally friendly idea for all brides and their bridesmaids! Your wedding day is going to be a very long day that you will probably spend 80% of your time standing and walking around. A big trend lately has been buying matching flats to wear during your reception for comfort. You can make this an opportunity to express your style and have fun with your shoes. I have found a great site on Etsy called "Elephant and Chick Pea", they are handmade using reclaimed materials (from thrift stores, secondhand shops and natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool). She also has washable shoe inserts that you can purchase for the shoes as well as a cute garmet bag! Check out the sellers site http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6198236 . Enjoy.....
I just heard about a cool iPhone app for wedding planning called iWedding. I don't have the vaunted iPhone, but has anyone tried this app?
Here are the features:
Countdown to your Wedding Day
Top 5 of the To-do List (Tap to see Full List)
Quick Notes
Photo Browser
My Wedding
Guest List Planning - All day and Just the Evening, including Invitations, RSVP and Meal Choice. (Order by first or last name).
Integration with Contacts/Address Book - Giving direct access to Telephone, Email and Address information.
Guests / businesses can be added without needing a new contact - i.e. as just a name.
Guests can be added in multiples.
Recording of extensive information including times, dates, deposits, total costs for many categories including: venues, flowers, transport, catering, favors, honeymoon and even add photo and images of
a To-do List (a guide which can be expanded with custom To-dos and the pre-installed to-dos can also be deleted).
Seating Arrangements (up to 40 tables).
Summaries of most sections available On Screen, as a customized Email or by Export to Web.
Export your summary data to an iWedding Online account - viewable in any web browser. This allows you to share the summary info with your fiancee.
Only use the Menu categories in Wedding, Reception and Honeymoon (delete the sections you dont want)
Budget
Spending Summary - Automagically calculated from each sections details (but can be expanded with custom expenditure if necessary).
Budget Assistant (showing percentage of budget spent compared against a budget guide).
Inspiration and Ideas
Businesses can demonstrate their Dresses, Venues, Cakes and any other services with direct link to their website.
Gift Registry and Wedding Music Ideas.
News
RSS News Reader for iWedding News and we have included suggestions from our favorite wedding news feeds.
Plus:
Same sex couples now supported.
Colour of title and toolbars is customizable.
Uses many Apple features such as ‘Swipe to Delete’ to remove guests / businesses, delete To-do items and remove sections.
Thoughts or review? Post a comment!
Buy it at www.iweddingapp.com/
{A groom taking his love for the iPhone too far with his wedding cake.}
1. If you are having photos done before the wedding in a dressing room, free it from clutter. The things you need to get ready with are fine. I'm talking about the excess 'junk' that you don't necessarily want in your photos. Such as food, wrappers, dirty clothes and undies...you get the idea.
2. If the dressing room is in a church basement with very little light, try using Christmas lights strung around the room. It looks pretty and the extra light is nice for the photographer.
3. If you have too much light streaming in, try putting white or tan colored fabric on the windows to diffuse some of the light. Too much light is just as bad as not enough.
4. If the church has tattered furniture where you are getting ready, throw pieces of fabric over it.
5. When the photographer comes to shoot for your wedding, now is not the time to be modest and not want your picture taken. Instruct your wedding party and family members of the same thing. I usually end up with (too many) photos of the side or back of someone's head as they turn quickly when they realize their photo is going to be taken.
6. When kissing your bride or groom, do so slowly and hold it for a few seconds. Some of the most romatic photos are the inch right before the kiss.
7. When kissing, don't tilt the head or only one profile will be seen. Hold your head straight up and make your noses side by side. This way both of you will be seen in the photo.
8. Some couples don't like showing affection in public. Let this one day be an exception. The photos will tell you for years to come why you fell in love and married this special person."
Good morning, Happy Hump Day! I thought I'd take a minute to give you all a rundown of some of my most favorite wedding, fashion, photo and design blogs ... a lil inspiration, plus a kudos to all the dedicated bloggers out there.
This little endeavor of mine would be a heck of a lot easier if workout instructors were nicer. Yesterday I decided to kick off my health kick by taking classes at my local 24 hour Fitness.
Although I had just run (or slowly puttered down the road- whatever you want to call it) a half marathon ten days before, I went to Oregon for the last week to visit some family and participate in a friend's bachelorette party, bridal shower, and my own high school reunion. Therefore, it was not the most nutritious week in history and I didn't have a lot of time to eat healthy or work out.
Speaking of other people's wedding events, I learned a few interesting things about interacting with bridesmaids. My good friend is getting married in Oregon and I am the only bridesmaid who does not live by her. We were friends in high school and I moved away and we stayed in touch. I was asked to be the Maid of Honor in her wedding which was an honor. However, I got demoted to Co-MOH because I live so far away. Anyways, I decided to step up my game for her wedding activities and I recruited her mom to help me out because she is a party and a half. We planned a fun night in Portland (2 hours from the bride's house) where we would go to dinner, Darcell's (a drag show), and then party at the hotel. I bought all of the mandatory penis-wear decorations, made bachelorette cupcakes with dancing penises, and paid for all of the alcohol in the room. It was a really fun night of drinking, swimming the the pool, teepeeing the hotel, and late night pizza. The next morning we woke up and went down to check out of the hotel and low and behold the other bridesmaids did not have any money to pay for the hotel... or the drinks... or the food... or the peniswear. They said that they would pay at the bridal shower which was the next day so I was hopeful that all I wouldn't have to foot the entire bill for the bachelorette party. The next day I bought all of the food and drinks for the bridal shower and... surprise surprise... the girls didn't pay for a damn thing. Oh well, you live and you learn. I hope the bridesmaids for my wedding aren't as rude to each other.
Back the the workout class... so, yesterday I went to spinning class at my gym and the instructor proceeded to lecture two girls who had the audacity to talk during the class. She played lame music from the 1970s, complained about her life, the music skipped a ton, and we have one particular climb that was to a slow Alanis song. She would then yell at us like a drill sergeant and said that we weren't working hard enough. It was the longest hour of my life. As a teacher myself, I kept thinking about all of the bad teaching that she was doing. Why is she yelling? Why is she so negative all the time? Why am I getting so bothered by a complete stranger who I don't really care about? Why is it when I don't like a teacher, I don't work as hard? Hhhhhmmmm... maybe I can take some of these brilliant thoughts in to my own classroom when the school year starts?
After that class, I stayed for a lifting class so that I would tone my arms and booty so I can look good in my dress. Oh holy hell was it hard. The instructor had rockin' music, tons of energy, and in between weight lifting, we did plyometrics and even though they were only one minute apiece, I was dying! My legs were like Jello, I was light headed, and a sweaty beast.
ps. I woke up this morning and I was sore all over. I'm feeling excited, this is a good start. :)
I am a pretty fit chick. I work out almost every day for an hour or more, cardio more than weights. Three years ago I trained for and finished a century bike ride. In the past year and a half I have run three half marathons and yet, the heaviest I have ever been was the day before my first half marathon when I weighed 147 pounds. Now, I know for someone who is 5'5" and very muscular, that is by no means obesity, however whenever I really kick up my workouts I get so damn hungry that I gain weight. My friends sweetly say "maybe it's muscle." Well, last time I checked, muscle does not build in the form of a muffin top that pours over my jeans. I guess no amount of exercise can combat my love of burritos and sweets.
So, what did I do about this little "situation"? Well, I tried a variety of exercises, changes in eating habits, writing down all of my food, and for 31 days I gave up all things with regular and artificial sweeteners (talk about a long month). And... after almost a year I got down to 132. I now swing between 133 and 136 pounds, depending upon how much fun I have on the weekends.
Maintaining my weight has been especially difficult since I got engaged. Weird I know. Most women freak out and immediately start dieting and starving themselves. Well... in the spirit of doing nothing traditional, I have been celebrating my engagement for the past 5 months and it seems that there are nachos everywhere that I turn.
And then... I started trying on wedding dresses. I now have the undeniable urge to slim down, tone up, and lose that darn muffin top for good.
"Maid of Honour", is usually the best friend of a bride who leads her
bridal party. At a recent wedding a very unusual question came up.
The bride wanted her best friend, a man to be her Maid of Honor. But
what do we call him in the Bridal Party? There was Male of Honor or
Man of Honor or Sir of Honor. The bride decided to call her best
friend, the Man of Honor. I guess the choice is yours. Make sure that
the groom is ok with it as well.
Just because your Wedding theme is Purple but you love green
does not mean that green cannot be used at all…Mix it up a bit that’s ok…It
makes it so much more fun to get an invitation that looks so different from
your wedding colors especially when it comes to Wedding programs.I love it when my brides order a
completely different look for their Wedding Ceremony programs...Their friends
and family never expects it. But it makes it so much fun…keeps the Wedding
spicy…Trust me everyone pays close attention to your Wedding Invitations,
Programs and Reception stuffies!
Good afternoon! Our 17th bridal show is just around the corner and we are planning a great event. There are many things in the works to give more benefits to our guests. We will be showcasing 2 beautiful fashion shows (both bride and groom fashion), and brides can visit with top wedding professionals and sample cakes and food. Each bride and groom at the registration table will receive a Wedding Specials book full of discounts to help make your wedding more affordable. We also have great prizes - our grand prize is a complete wedding day photography package and full day spa packages.
In addition to the many offers and prizes, we are offering a 2-for-1 admission ticket that can be purchased on our website. The first 100 pre-paid brides will receive a spa/salon gift ($100 value). Also, the first 100 brides at the door (at 11am the day of the show) will receive a spa/salon gift ($135 value). A bride that is one of the first 100 pre-pays and is one of the first 100 at the door will receive both gifts! This is a show not to miss.
I almost hate to tell everyone about gowns by SarahSeven because her Etsy store has gotten so popular as of late. Still, give her 4 months and you can have a breathtaking, ethereal dress -- for a wedding gown or your 'maids.
Literally, these are my perfect dresses. Floaty layers, ruffles peeking out, fabric florals, and soft colors. Wedding gowns run $1,500 or less and short gowns fall in the $400 to $500 range.
Better yet, these are dresses you will wear again -- and everyone will be covetous.
Peaceful Afternoon bridal gown with peekaboo ruffled hem
Rosy Posy gown ... for a nontraditional bride, or custom order it in white
Tulip dress in a sweet baby blue
Last but not least, Raspberry Perfection. Stunning
We will be married six weeks from today! That seems so crazy to me. I am so worried about so many things right now. I just want everyone to be happy. I know that is a lofty goal. I am trying to remain stress free, but I realize this is crazy. I am trying to keep it all ins tide right now. This will be a short post but I have much to do of course.
Reed Harris put a lot of thought into how he would pop the question to the love of his life, Kaitlin Whipple. In the end, he decided to hide the engagement ring in a Wendy’s Frosty milk shake and let her discover it.
She reached the end of the milk shake, and — uh-oh. No ring. It took an X-ray to make Whipple believe Harris’ urgent story about what had happened. Once Whipple was in possession of the X-ray image of the ring inside her, Harris dropped to one knee and proposed.
Yes, Whipple did manage to retrieve the ring, clean it and wear it.
Ok I am going to be VERY VERY VERY UPSET if no one got any of there save the date magnets. I know that some of the addresses got screwed up but that was only my fault b/c i didn't proof read the addresses before i printed them out and gave them to a friend of mine to do the addresses on the envelopes. I think when i do the invtations i will triple look at the list. This wedding stuff is hard when you don't really have anyone to help you execpt your fiance which i love him and he wants to help he really doesn't want to. He planned his first one and i know that he doesn't want to do this again, and my first one i didn't plan my aunt did that for me and my grandma helped pay for it. Mmmmm but on a good note i did find my wedding dress that i could prolly get for a much cheaper price then going to david's bridel....ok i really hope everyone got their cards.
Not Just Calligraphy-Event Planning by Mayra Etayo and Sandra Mackasy-Reyes
There are so many wonderful resources available to soon-to-be brides - magazines, helpful web-sites, etiquette books, etc. Perhaps the best event planning tool is the showcase. Attending showcases and expos will be very helpful in saving you both time and money. During the show, you will have the opportunity to gather information from exhibitors in a variety of services, making it possible to plan your party or wedding in the least amount of time possible!
Here are some tips that will make your experience both productive and enjoyable. So on your mark, get set, start planning!
Before the show:
If pre-registration is available, pre-register – consider it your RSVP.
Dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes!
Arrive early to ensure you have enough time to visit each vendor’s booth and ask plenty of questions.
Don’t go alone…. Bring a friend or two along to act as a second opinion.
Bring material or ribbons in your party colors so exhibitors can provide useful suggestions catered to your needs.
Bring a tote bag . This will help you stay organized and gather as much information as possible.
Bring your appointment date book so you can organize your appointments.
Make the best of the day by having questions ready.
Take pen and paper for note taking.
Bring your checkbook. You may want to reserve a date or book a service. Great discounts will be offered the day of the show.
Bring adhesive peel-off labels with your name, address, phone number, e-mail, and event date printed on them. You can make them yourself on the computer. They will save you time because you will need to write your name and address to register for the various prizes and promotions
.Bring bottled water and some snacks to keep your energy up.
DURING THE SHOW:
If you did not pre-register, register as soon as you enter.
Give everything the once over. Visit each exhibitor at least once – you may see something you didn’t know you wanted. Then go around a second time to speak to specific vendors.
Make appointments with vendors for a later date to discuss your event in depth.
Sign up for every contest that you possible can. Some vendors give discounts for their services and others give everything from toasting glasses to a free cruise.
Collect as much information as you can from each of the exhibitors. You will have plenty of time after the show to look at the information at home in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. You may think that you don’t need information on ice sculpting, but there is no such thing as being over-prepared.
Ask lots of questions. The exhibitors are there to answer your questions, no matter how many you have. They want to help you, and you should not feel pressured to buy from them.
If you don’t see something you like with at an exhibitors booth, they are likely to have photos of prior work where you may find just what you’re looking for.
When you book a service or purchase a product, be sure to check on refund policies and to read the contract carefully.
Enjoy the fashion show. It can get you started on your search for the perfect dress.
Have Fun!
AFTER THE SHOW:
Review at leisure all the materials collected during the show.
When additional concerns arise, feel free to contact vendors. They will be happy to hear form you and answer your questions.
Keep appointments made the day of the show.
Savor every moment of your planning time. This is a special moment in your like…. Enjoy!
What would you like to see or do at a wedding show? Most wedding shows offer fashion shows, prizes, and booths where you can meet wedding professionals. In today's world we are all BUSY, and at a wedding show you can meet and interview every type of wedding vendor possible all in one day. You walk away with brochures, pricing and planning information to help you make all of your important decisions.
I want to hear suggestions on what else a show should offer.
I'm very excited to be back to share yet another fun wedding idea using chocolate with you. This time we're going to tackle place cards and table cards. The difference between the two? Place cards are on the tables already - fine for a small reception. Table cards are used in a larger reception to direct guests to their assigned tables.
Use your creativity, there are so many fun things you can do that will make your guests smile and give them a little treat while they're waiting for dinner without busting your wedding budget! Here are just a few I came up with off the cuff:
1. Mini Mousse Cups - Dove Chocolate Discoveries has a super simple mousse mix and some very chic dark or milk chocolate mousse cups. Try milk chocolate mousse (flavored with hazelnut, raspberry or mint flavor disks, if you desire) piped into a petite cup using our pastry bag which is fitted with a large star tip. Put half of a strawberry on top and create little paper "flags" with guest names' written in caligraphy on attractive paper and attached to a toothpick. Stick the toothpick down into the strawberry so that the paper "floats" on the strawberry - stunning!
2. Punch a hole in the corner of your place or table cards (perhaps using a heart punch or another fun shape that ties into your wedding theme). Tie each card onto one of our Dove Chocolate Discoveries Chooclate Covered Pretzels or our Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers.
3. Enclose heart-shaped (bake in pan and then cut out using small heart cookie cutter) truffle fudge brownies in cellophane sleeves and tie with a pretty ribbon with place/table card attached.
4. Make a trio of chocolate truffles using our chef series chocolates (and a simple recipe I can provide) coated with our dusting powders - cinnamon, vanilla and raspberry. Package in a pretty box tied with ribbon.
5. Attach a stemware charm (easily made with a large craft punch, beautiful paper, and thin ribbon) to either mini (3 oz.) or regular (6 oz. or larger) martini glasses. Fill with milk and dark chocolate almonds and cinnamon dusted almonds...or...for even more excitement a little note that says to be sure to come to "X" location to get a fabulous chocoate martini to start the evening off on a sweet note. There are several places online where you can get personalized martini glasses (usually full size) which would double as fabulously chic favors!
If you choose to serve the martinis, consider having different vodka flavors (orange, raspberry, etc.) to give guests a choice of flavors. Also, have some club soda on hand so that designated drivers can also enjoy the evening's drink of choice.
Tie the martini idea into a bridal shower that we talked about last time - each guest purchases a bottle or two of martini mix for the bride and groom to serve at the wedding...what a sweet idea!
Loaner I do's: Today's brides rent the cake, the jewelry and the gown, too
Rent the hall, hire the limo and stump for a fistful of loaner tuxes to keep the groom's party presentable - standard fixtures on a wedding checklist. These days, that's not all: Savvy brides are looking to hire, rather than buy, the bulk of their big day. Welcome to the era of the Rental Wedding.
Take the cake. Baker Kimberly Aya opened Cakerentals.com two years ago. She'd planned to start a conventional cake-making business until attending a wedding trade show. "Ninety percent of the brides I talked to asked for fake cakes," she marvels now. "That's where the renting idea was born - and when I researched it I saw how it was a win-win. If you sell them a fake cake, you have to earn the same money, but if you rent it out, you could spread the cost between several brides." Aya now charges $150 per rental for one of the 100 stock cakes that she keeps in a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Michigan; multitiered cakes and made-to-order designs are obviously slightly pricier. They're shipped in cushioned boxes to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
A cake usually stays in Aya's arsenal for around a year (she conducts spot repairs after each return) and she's keen to stress why her designs stand apart from other phonies. For one, Aya keeps her baker's skills honed by also making conventional cakes for parties and weddings, and using those same decorating ingredients on her ersatz designs. "There's a frosting on the market called Perma Ice that's normally used on fake cakes, but it's about the same as dry wall. I use all real ingredients, exactly what would be put on a real cake, so the blind eye can't tell the difference," she says.
Aya's signature touch: a wedge of edible cake seamlessly frosted into the fake so the bride and groom can cut and feed one another in full view before the contraption's rolled away. Such a subterfuge isn't always necessary, though. "Half the brides tell and half don't - some want to share because they think it's such a great idea, others don't want anybody to know."
Forty-year-old Bayside native Dana Wagner, an event planner, is an enthusiastic example of the former and is now an evangelist for Aya's concept to clients and friends. She was thrilled with the cake Aya cooked up for her wedding to Michael, 39, last July. "I don't believe in real wedding cakes - I don't think there's a need," she shrugs. Wagner was wowed by a Ron Ben-Israel cake but balked at its $7,000 cost. The solution was commissioning a replica from Aya for a few hundred bucks. "Everyone oohs and aahs over the cake, you make a slice and the cake goes away and no one ever sees it again. Why spend seven grand when you can spend $250?"
Newlywed Christina Joo, 31, from New York agrees entirely with Wagner. But in Joo's case, at her ceremony in the Bahamas in February, it was baubles on loan rather than not-quite-Ben-Israel. With a husband in the finance industry, Joo decided it was both prudent and tasteful to tone down the cost of her wedding after the turmoil of late 2008. "We couldn't skimp on food or alcohol - those things were important in terms of letting guests have a good experience. But one thing we decided was that I looked into different rental jewelry."
She found her dream earrings at www.adornbrides.com with a one-week rental fee of just $100. Unlike subscription services like BagBorroworSteal.com and BorrowedBling.com, Adorn allowed Joo a no-commitment rental with insurance folded into the flat $100 fee. Like Wagner, Joo reveled in telling her guests that her bling had to be returned, Cinderella-style, after the party. "I was proud of the fact that I was able to rent these earrings - a lot of people asked me where I got them. And I said, 'Yeah, I rented them.' To be honest, I was really excited that I got such a good deal."
Joo's smart-thinking is exactly why the business, co-founded by Laura Carrington, is thriving today. "Even if you have something to spend, you probably don't want to spend it on a necklace that you'll wear three times. These days, even wealthy people are not looking to make expenditures like that," she notes.
Carrington, the company's chief stylist, was herself getting married when she spotted the potential in bridal rental jewelry. "We felt like no bride should have to wear fake jewelry on her wedding day - you'd never have fake flowers, for example," she says, noting that the stigma on renting gems has been expunged in recent years as the idea has boomed with celebrities. "At red-carpet events, all those stars are borrowing what they're wearing." And there's plenty of celeb-worth bling on the site, like a splashy yellow diamond necklace that retails for $73,500, as well as more modest but equally glamorous statement pieces like $2,000 drop earrings.
Ask.com's wedding guru, Tatiana Byron Marx, agrees with Carrington's reasoning that the rental wedding is a growing trend, as well as the importance of the cash-curbing credit crisis. But she believes there are other factors, too. "The biggest trend right now is DIY bride, and so everything is about doing things on your own - from invitations to putting together centerpieces. Renting slipcovers or linens is easier and more convenient than purchasing them - you don't have to worry about stains or store them."
Linens, lariats and lemon cake on loan are one thing, but borrowing your wedding dress is an even bolder budget choice. Though many brides might shudder at the idea of a dress someone else has worn, Marx is enthusiastic. "If you go to Tokyo, that's the norm - you don't buy your dress, you rent it, and it's starting to pick up here."
Pre-worn wedding gowns might seem skeevy to some. "But is vintage icky? How do you feel about a vintage Chanel or YSL dress - some people pay top dollar for that?" Marx shrugs off the tradition of deeding a lovingly designed gown to your daughter 30 years from now, too. "Brides want what's in fashion. Nowadays, styles, fabrics and shapes aren't what your mom wore 20 years ago."
But whatever the economic and pragmatic considerations for the rise of the rental wedding, there's also a romantic bonus, at least according to Christina Joo.
"You know how brides want to wear something old, new, borrowed and blue?" she confides. "Well, those earrings were my old and borrowed."
Soooo this is my first post on this website! I guess Ill start by telling a lil bit about myself and my future husband ;)
Tim and I have been engaged since August 13, 2008. We were on vacation in Jamaica at a Sandals Resort in the town of Negril. It was absolutely gorgeous (and hot!) there. It was the best money we spent on a vacation. Tim and I have been trying to go away every 6-8 months to keep our sanity with our fast-paced jobs.
So anywho, we arrived in Jamaica and it was pouring. Total downpour, like a monsoon. Once we arrived at the resort, we were checking in and we were waiting for the rain to stop so we could walk outside to our room. I didnt want to get soaked! The check in lady gave us a packet and Tim told me to open it up. It was a candle-lit dinner for two on the beach at sunset...for that night. Oops! We changed it to the following evening, but even so i was shocked that he planned that to surprize me!
That next night we were getting ready for our romantic dinner and it was a beautiful evening. It was going to be so nice sitting out on the beach. Tim then told me that he booked a photographer to take pictures of us before the dinner on the grounds so we could have a nice souvinere to take home with us after the vacation. We've done this on other vacations before, so this was no surprize to me, and I was happy that he did it.
The photographer that we had was amazing. He took so many beautiful shots. We started in this romantic garden with tons of flowers and slowly we made our way downt to the beach where we would be having our dinner. Once on the beach, the photo shoot go into full swing. We were experimenting with different angles and poses and such. Then the photographer took me aside and we were talking about different shoots he could do and wanted my opinion. He thought of this nice shot where Tim would be kneeling and would be holding my hand. I thought it would be cute so the photographer said, "thats great so turn around and face Tim please"
I turned around and there was Tim, already on one knee, with a ring box in his hand. He said shakily "will you marry me?" and after several "oh my gods!" and several tears later, I happily said yes!
To have this caught on film is priceless. I cant wait to get married to my true love!
Mark and I are so now to our wedding. We have almost two months left. There are only little decisions left, but there are so many of them. We have so much still to do. In the middle of all our wedding planning is the end of the school year, moving for both ofus, and me looking for a new job.
If you are having trouble deciding what to buy as a wedding gift for the couple who have it all, then we have a great unusual wedding gift for you: Make them a genuine Laird or Lady of a Scottish castle!
In purchasing this unique gift, you will receive a piece of land one foot square, which will be individually identified on a deed of entitlement and a map derived from the Deeds at Dunans, along with the right to use the Lairds of Dunans Castle insignia and free access to the woodland garden, walks and river.
There has been a building on the site of Dunans Castle since at least 1590 and an Ordnance Survey in the late 1860's shows a map of the castle in it's present design. The castle is approached via Dunansbridge, across the beautiful, salmon-filled river.
The Fletcher's, Stuart's, Campbell's, Lamont's and McGregor clans have all been linked to the castle through history and the castles current proprietors are the clans of Buchanan, MacDonald and Maclaren.
The money raised from the title sales is used to restore the castle and woodland gardens, which are home to some locally and nationally rare species, as well as the tallest tree in the UK. Once a Laird or Lady of Dunans Castle, you will be kept updated with the restoration of the castle.
Just finished DJ'ing the wedding reception for Erin (Warddrip) & Tom Skinner. The reception was in the small foothill town of Mokelumme Hill (the gold country) at a 19th century hotel called the Hotel Leger.
The weather was perfect! The bride was gorgeous and the groom and groomsmen were decked out in their Air Force Academy dress uniforms.
Everyone enjoyed dancing to all of their favorite old school, 80's and classic dance tunes. A special tune "I'll Always Be Your Mother" by Lynn Leonti was selected for the Mother / Son Dance. The Bride and Groom opened the dance floor to "Lost In This Moment" by Big & Rich. The Bride and her Father gave an emotional performance to "Butterfly Kisses (Daddy's Little Girl)" by Jeff Carson w/ Tim McGraw & Faith Hill.
It was a lot of fun and it seemed to me that all the family and their guests had a great time dancing and partying with Capitol City DJ
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LONDON - Would you pay 145 pounds ($215) for a slice of very stale cake?
That's what an antiques fair in Birmingham hopes to earn Thursday when people bid for the remnant from one of Britain's most controversial royal weddings.
The cake is thought to be the only surviving item from the 1871 wedding of Queen Victoria's fourth daughter, Princess Louise, to the Marquis of Lorne.
It went on sale for 145 pounds ($215) Thursday at the Antiques for Everyone fair in Birmingham. The seller is antiques dealer John Shepherd, who bought it from a private seller.
“I like unusual objects with history,” said Shepherd. “This was obviously treasured by the Royal Family, and I believe things should be treasured and looked after.”
The slice, which is one-inch thick and protected by parchment, is a tiny portion of the towering 5-foot cake served at Princess Louise's wedding. The entire cake originally weighed over 225 pounds (102 kilograms) and took three months to create.
The wedding caused an uproar when Princess Louise angered the Prince of Wales by becoming the first British princess to marry a commoner. She was determined not to be burdened by the ritual of marrying another royal.
The purchaser will be able to do whatever he wants with the slice — but event organizers suggest it would not be wise to gobble it up.
“We advise them not to eat a 138-year-old piece of cake,” said Amy Kiernan, a spokeswoman for the fair.
I have a dress!! Yaaayy! I found it at Fantastic Finds. I went with my Stepmom and Dad one saturday morning just to look at their selection, seen this one on the manequin and just HAD to try it on. I did and I cried! It's beautiful, and it makes me look amazing!
My wonderful Father paid for part of it. which is awesome because I wouldn't have been able to afford it otherwise. Espeically with it being $200 over my budget for a dress.
Reception site has been picked, all thanks to Davids wonderfully amazing Grandfather. It was his wedding present to us. I can't wait to see it.
Invitations are here. More beautiful than I could have imagined.
I am foregoing the making of the Programs. Mostly because, I can't cut a straight line for the life of me, and no matter how much I try to make the damned things match, they dont.
Honeymoon still up in the air.
David still has yet to choose the groomsmen/best man.
I still havve no idea yet if my mother will be there, as she can never seem to answer the phone or anything. Which makes me upset but really, what can you do? Id rather focus on the wedding and work and stuff than worry about her being a lil childish about nothing.
Im a little stressed because NOTHING feels like its being done. I keep gainin weight, which is freaking me out.
Favors haven't been chosen, Flowers have.
I just am ready for it to be the wedding, get it over with and for me to be the wife!
One of the greatest ways to thousands of dollars on your wedding is to purchase a gown that isn't a "wedding gown," per se.
As soon as something is labeled "wedding" it becomes much more expensive, and there are a ton of beautiful gowns from top designers' non-wedding collections that can easily be worn at your wedding. Great designers to look for include ABS, BCBG, Nicole Miller, and Vera Wang.
Below are four examples beautiful examples, and all for under $500!
The Green House Under The H is the subject of a new book, was chosen as Los Angeles Magazine's Design Green Home of the Year (2005) featured on Oprah as toured by Leo Di Caprio, and is a featured home on Discovery Channel's Worlds Greenest Homes.
Designed and built by James Chuda, an architect who specializes in environmental and sustainable residential designs, his third case study environmental home, this Green Home, is built into a lush and tropical Hollywood hillside, which is adjacent to the famous home that once belonged to Humphrey Bogart.
It includes a custom designed (Troy Adams) Studio Becker and Miele Kitchen, complete with steamer and espresso coffee maker, a large outside terrace adjoins with canyon views, a private screening room with Creston smart technology, a guest room ensuite with terrace, a koi pond water garden, a bamboo garden with waterfall, a 4 tiered organic vegetable garden, a Zen master suite which adjoins an award winning designed custom closet (Lisa Adams) and a master bath with a Kohler Chromatherapy Soaking tub, a steam shower. The bath overlooks canyon views.
This personal residence is available for special occasions, ideal for Honeymooner's who want to bask in a world famous icon surrounded by other famous homes once owned by celebrities; Madonna's famous Lago Del Mar, Falcon's Crest, Adous Huxley's Brave New World was authored up the street.
The Green Home Under The H offers privacy and exclusivity in a residential community. It is luxuriously furnished with antiquities, oil paintings and fine French Posters. It comes completely furnished with silk and organic linens and contains every personal amenity. A housekeeper is required for an additional weekly fee as are gourmet meals if desired. A $2,000 deposit is mandatory apart from the weekly fee but is totally redeemable and can be deducted from the balance owed at the time of departure.
Guests are required to contribute to the maintenance of the vegetable gardens and are asked to adhere to a non-smoking policy as well as a "leave your shoes at the front door," requirement.
A stay at The Green House Under The H offers a rare opportunity of healthy living in a modern luxurious environment. A home, which has been published internationally and photographed by world famous photographer Tim Street Porter. It has earned tremendous accolades, "The first and only Platinum Green Home, and has been recognized as the "Faberge Egg, "in the green design world to which Oprah herself exclaimed, “everybody in America has to see this Green House, wow!”
Treat yourself and the one you love to a week you will never forget. Weekends available upon request for a minimum two night stay for $3,000. Monthly rates vary- June through August $15,000 a month, September-November $12,000 a month.
Here is how to tour The Green House Under The H: email nancyhealthychild@gmail.com
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On A Budget
You should know, I adore JCrew. I wore it in high school, but then for a few years, their clothes started looking a little ... mom-ish. But then -- magic! -- their new creative director totally recreated the brand and the new designs are all so gorgeous. The point is, they are having a fabulous sale right now.
Hurry over to the website and you can outfit your ENTIRE wedding right there in the sale section. I'm in love ...
For a pretty beach wedding ... a lovely eyelet gown with a tuliped hem.
Gorgeous silk rosette wedges. Bonus: You won't sink in the sand or grass!
Your 'maids will look beautiful in this bright, simple cut.
This would make an amazing dress for the Mother of the Bride.
I'd pair it with a colorful shoe.
Finally, wear this sexy polka dot bikini on your honeymoon! Perfect.
A chic, urban and sophisticated wedding was held in downtown Los Angeles, on November 15th. Cynthia and Pablo chose the Urban Oasis, Marvimon. The venue was an automobile showroom in the 1920’s. For couples wishing for a eco-friendly venue, to host their nuptuals, Marvimon is for you. The outdoor garden is filled with drought resistent plantings of succulents and vines. Even though you are in the middle of the city, walls surround the venue, and you are enveloped in privacy. I hope you enjoy these photographs from the talented Jen Bierman of Photojenic. She captured the details of this wedding beautifully. I’m dying to see the rest. The couple love Los Angeles, and Jen nailed the shot of them with their glittering city in the backround.
Cynthia and Pablo are a very intersting couple. They wanted to do everything different. You can imagine how happy I was. Cynthia gave me an idea of what she wanted in respect to decor. I shared my ideas with her and she allowed me to design everything with her blessings. There are so many natural touches at Marvimon. I chose to use elements of wood and and natural succulents. Splashes of color made it vibrant and exciting.
The ceremony was held in the garden at dusk. There were fires burning all around Southern California that day. Many guests were unable to attend and our officiant couldn’t make it to perform the ceremony. Being the calm planner that I am, I never panicked. Our DJ extraordinaire, Chuck Kerr of Music on The Move, is an ordained minister. I always request a copy of the ceremony to keep with me. Chuck read it over once, and was ready to go. It was such a heartfelt ceremony. Chuck choked up and so did the couple. Very moving. Thank you Chuck for saving the day.
The reception was warm and glowing. Dinner consisted of traditional Cuban dishes provided by Sofia Riley of TGIS Catering. Tables were adorned with floating candles and square vases filled with orchids, roses, mums, lilies and tulips, and cactus blossoms, in shades of green, tangerine and cream. Each place setting was finished with a lucky bamboo plant as a gift to each guest.
This was Wedding Jeannie’s final wedding of the year. We’re tired and happy with our efforts. The couple actually gathered our staff, the catering staff, the DJ and every other person who played a part in their day. They thanked us for our hard work and expressed ther gratitude for making their wedding spectacular. In 10 years of doing this work, that never happened before. This is one classy couple, and I’m so honored to have worked for them. It was a fantastic way to end my work year. Congratulations Cyndi and Pablo. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
This beautiful shoot from Sloan Photographers is all over the wedding blogosphere, and I thought I'd share it with all of you. Stacie & Geoff are too adorable. I love, love, love the yellow shoes and tie. And, of course, the headpiece from Etsy :)
If you are having trouble deciding what to buy as a wedding gift for the couple who have it all, then we have a great unusual wedding gift for you: Make them a genuine 
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