I spent the last week getting all the final details in place for Kiana and George's wedding. I just wanted to show a few photos, before I get the real deal photos from the photographer of the day Mr. Ron... Read Full Story
It is all that you have ever wanted. You and your beloved exchanging vows as the sun sets in the distance. Or maybe you just want to have a beach party for your graduation. Whatever the occasion, you must be aware of the costs that come along with an outdoor event.Even if you are planning to just have the event in your own backyard, you must take the following into account:1. The size of your guest list: Can your home handle the amount of guests you are inviting? Do you have adequate res... Read Full Story
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I love the work done by Fete New York! I really missed seeing Jung Lee and her team on Whose Wedding is it Anyway, so I am so excited that starting tonight on TLC at 10:00pm EST, she will have her own show, Wedded to Perfection. Set that TiVo or just tune in! The above video is from the Today Show where Jung and her husband share some great money saving tips for decor.FYI: I have not been paid for this endorsement, I... Read Full Story
If you are new to this blog, you have missed how much I love paper. And not just plain paper, I am obsessed with cardstocks, envelopes, metallics, etc. One of my fabulous clients, just introduced me to a new website that will surely take up plenty of my money and time.Head on over to www.cardsandpockets.com. It is a DIYer's dream! Pocketfolds for as little as 28 cents each! They also offer gateway folds, zig zags and more. Need custom cut papers for your insert cards? They have th... Read Full Story
associated pressBy now, everyone has seen the one beautiful photo of Salma Hayek and her husband, Francois-Henry Pinault. I always like to look at celebrity wedding photos and see how I can assist my clients with recreating the look or coming as close as possible without the big budget.The first thing that stands out in the photo are the large glass cylinders with the submerged flowers. You can recreate that look easy, but beware that the larger the glass cylinder, the more expensive they ... Read Full Story
Dazzling Diamond Invite ($117.60 for 100)It's that time of year, when your mailbox contains at least two invitations to somebody's bridal shower. For me, this is the time of year that bridesmaids are pumping me for information about what to do for their bride to be. My reply is to make it fun and remember who the party is for. More often than not, bridal showers seem to turn into to a boring tea party. It is like everyone is working from the some bridal shower planning list: Food... Read Full Story
Right now, I am very confused. Let me correct that. I am about a quarter past confused and about an hour into completely lost. I am a very active volunteer at my kids' school and tomorrow is one of their big events. Mind you, this is not the first year of this event, this is an annual occurrence. Which is what is making me feel so lost and confused. When the volunteer sheet came home it expressed the need for volunteers to sign up for multiple jobs. Multiple jobs that it explained... Read Full Story
I know, I know the title was a bit much, but I wanted to grab your attention. Let's face it! When you think of wedding flowers, the last one you think of if you think of it at all. But, don't count it out. The carnation can be just as sophisticated as the calla lilly or elegant as a rose. Granted, a lone carnation is not saying or doing much, but a gang of carnations... Now, that is saying something. Take a look at the following creation by Eddie Ross, simply using carnations, an... Read Full Story
The clock is ticking... In exactly one week, on Monday, May 11, 2009, it will cost you more money to mail those fabulous invitations. The rate change is as follows: Read Full Story
