October 2009 Blog Posts (194)

say yes to your dress

How many times have brides over the years gone into the bridal salon and felt pressured by the clerk to buy a certain dress. Watching my fave show, say yes to the dress, well i am sad to say, has that mentality...Love you Randy even though it seems true.



Every business is out for themselves and every bride is out there to find the perfect dress. There must be a solution to all this. A compromise of sorts. Recently while I was out with my bride to see her dress, I was dismayed at the… Continue

Added by Lorie Collins, WPICC, DWC on October 18, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments

Wedding Destination St. Vincent and the Grenadines

St. Vincent and the Grenadines fascinating history stretches into the past for centuries. The main island of St. Vincent is home to the oldest botanical gardens in the Western hemisphere. Wide lawns, tropical flowers from around the world, and historical plants like St. Vincent's original breadfruit tree, an event here is a perfect way to infuse the ceremony with the vibrant culture.



Raffles Conouon church is a 17th century Anglican church, brought to the island stone by stone from… Continue

Added by Caren Jeanty on October 17, 2009 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Marcy E. Pellegrino Yours By Design- custom invitations & stationery

Working on unveiling of Yours By Design- custom invitations & stationery NYC vendor show
Come see!

Added by Yours By Design- custom invites on October 17, 2009 at 1:22pm — 1 Comment

Writing Thank You Notes - Helpful Hint...

For my children's Bar and Bat Mitzvah, I printed large clear labels (2" x 4") with all of the guests names and addresses on them. When they wrote their thank you notes they simply placed the coordinating labels on the envelope and it was addressed beautifully in a script font that was legible too. It also was a good guide to be sure that you didn't forget anybody as their label would be left. My children are wonderful and write the notes but addressing the envelopes were like pulling teeth -… Continue

Added by Unique Invitations by Deborah on October 17, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

How to choose a wedding Photographer

Since choosing a photographer is not an everyday event (nor is your wedding) i will try to answer the most frequently asked questions about wedding photography.







1. Why should I hire a professional Wedding photographer?



A professional will be timely - arriving at your wedding promptly, and get you the results you need on time. A professional has just the right equipment, its easy to buy a truck full of equipment but without the craftsmanship it will stay just… Continue

Added by Erez Avraham on October 16, 2009 at 11:18pm — No Comments

How to Avoid Wedding Day Pitfalls

Doesn’t every bride dream of a perfect wedding day? Modern couples are planning their weddings further and further in advance, giving them more time to make sure that special day is perfect. Nevertheless, things can always go wrong. Promise yourselves that you’ll enjoy the day, no matter what happens, but follow these tips to prevent as many mishaps as you can.



First of all, a great over-all tip: If you do not have a wedding coordinator or other professional assisting you, enlist a… Continue

Added by Emily VanLaeys on October 16, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Latest Wedding Trends

I am talking to more and more brides and my colleagues and am finding out that the latest trend is the DIY Bride. Since the economic downturn, many brides are downscaling their wedding dreams by either cutting certain services, cutting down on the guest list or just doing everything themselves.

My hat goes off to the DIY Bride. I applaud their efforts in creating their dream wedding and at the same time saving money. However, there is one thing that is a troubling trend that no one talks… Continue

Added by Inspirations by Gina on October 16, 2009 at 7:16pm — 1 Comment

We Had A Baby! New Custom Letterpress Baby Shower Invitation

For those of you that are enthusiastic about letterpress printing, I wanted to tell you about how we have taken wedding invitations to the next level, literally. Recently a customer that was impressed with our work on wedding invites, decided to employ our services for another type of special event. Their firstborn’s baby shower!



There is no better way to invite guests to a baby shower, than with a beautiful, custom letterpress invitation. For such an important event, especially the… Continue

Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on October 16, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

Wedding Confetti - Unique Ideas tips and Uses

Wedding Confetti - Unique Ideas and Theme "etti"

So you want something unique as wedding confetti and you're not sure what to use. With so many choices, it can be hard for a couple to decide. Here are a few ideas, tips and uses for your special day.



Beach theme? Why not use shredded coconut! It's inexpensive, won't stain clothes and is completely safe for birds and animals.What better way to have a tropical send off?



Lavender buds make for beautiful send off. Fill… Continue

Added by Moonlit Bridals on October 16, 2009 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Bridal consultant or Wedding Planner? What is the difference?

There is a difference between planners and coordinators, although most who claim to be either one are actually both. To start with, coordinators do just that, coordinate!



She* may be there just for the day of your event, although you should meet with her a few times before the big day so that she understands your vision and has all the information she needs.



Planners can be involved from the beginning or jump in whenever you need them. They are more involved in the…
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Added by Moonlit Bridals on October 16, 2009 at 3:16pm — 2 Comments

New Ad wording tell me what you think

The Best Weddings Have One Thing In Common... Direct Sound Wedding DJ Event & Decor Lighting



Here at Direct Sound Wedding DJ Event & Decor Lighting Service we use my dedication for each and every client is to make their wedding dream or event nothing less than spectacular. Hopefully, you will agree that Direct Sound is the right fit for your upcoming wedding. It is important to me to share your passion, satisfying your wants and needs. I consider myself a high-end… Continue

Added by Direct Sound Wedding DJ & Decor on October 16, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments

Wedding planner software for wedding consultants goes online

Just wanted to let everyone know about our new wedding planning software for professionals called My Wedding Workbook Pro.



Until now, wedding consultants have had few-to-none viable online tools to help them manage their business and keep their event details organized. My Wedding Workbook Pro offers a comprehensive set of business management tools and… Continue

Added by Jeff Kear on October 16, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Wine From the Barrel

Having a small bridal party at the home for the bride? I just recently came across this little treasure online and it looks perfect for that at-home bridal shower. There is no need to go to a winery when you can purchase wine from the barrel. This particular barrel is three liters, which is equivalent to four wine bottles and the cost is approximately $29.99.

Mini Barrel Features (Red Truck Wine, 2009):

• Perfect size for parties or… Continue

Added by WicksnCandlesticks on October 15, 2009 at 11:14pm — No Comments

Wedding Albums 101

Everything you ever wanted to know about albums but was too shy to ask...

Album selection can be overwhelming, there are flush mount, print press Layflat, coffee book, fabric based, leather acrylic, with a cover or without, with a guard or without, 10 leafs, metallic, canvas and 5 million different sizes and colors

Arggg, its too confusing!

i will try to explain all the options and point you to some more info, of… Continue

Added by Erez Avraham on October 15, 2009 at 10:21pm — No Comments

arriving in style (bridal hindsight #3)

taken from www.wedbykez.com



It may shock you to know.. I DIDN'T hire a limo or a chevy or a hummer for our wedding. Shock Horror! (If this was radio they would play that cheesy DA DA DAAA sting!)



Why Kez? Why? I hear you ask.. aren't all brides supposed to arrive at their venue in style?



Well yes, but I just couldn't bring myself to pay the amazing rates for a service I only required for 5… Continue

Added by Kerryn Tippett on October 15, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Fun things to do on Maui, Hawaii October 2009



Written by Marie Glodt, Hawaiian destination specialist at Travel to Maui.



There are many things to do while you are here on Maui. Besides the typically activities (luau, snorkel trip, dinner cruise, zip line tours, scenic helicopter tours) there are also many seasonal tours & excursions to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.



Highlights for 10/15-10/22/09 include:

• Aloha Team Classic golf event being held…
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Added by Marie Glodt Travel to Maui on October 15, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Annie Leibovitz-Inspired Wedding that's Fun n' Flirty on WEDDING NOUVEAU

check it out at www.weddingnouveau.com A New Style Guide for Intercultural Brides and Multi-ethnic Weddings.


For more fun boards inspired by cultures from all over the world...check out WEDDING NOUVEAU

Added by Fri Bailey on October 15, 2009 at 4:02pm — 2 Comments

Custom Guest Book Posters


Check out our new custom guest book posters- books are nice but often end up in storage- but these can hang right up on your wall. Check out the blog or website to see. Custom designs are also available.

Added by Lasso'd Moon on October 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Martha Stewart Weddings: Luxury Wedding Expo

Sign up now for the Martha Stewart Weddings Luxury Wedding Expo on November 14th and 15th! Brides and Grooms Mark Your Calender because this event is fun, it’s free, and it’s full of great information!



There will be Live Chats,Wedding 101 Videos,Instant Prizes, and an Exhibition Hall. For more details read below.



Live Chats

Real time chats with editors, experts, and vendor representatives for all your wedding-related… Continue

Added by WicksnCandlesticks on October 15, 2009 at 11:29am — No Comments

Fontana Couture Trunk Shows

Morning brides to be. A little rainy today, but nevertheless another day in our lives to enjoy. We at Fontana Couture of Scarsdale would like to know what more we can do to make your visit at one of our a trunk shows a more rewarding experience. Please let us now

Added by fontana bridal salon on October 15, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

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