Cynthia Betts's Blog – July 2009 Archive (14)

Weddings held outside under a tent can be very romantic and fun. Just remember that your overall wedding will be 20-25% higher because of the costs involved in holding an outside event. You will need to rent tables, chairs, tents, linens, china, tableware, and others in addition to the regular fare that one has for a wedding. But the results? They can be beautiful!

Here are the pictures: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

Here are some great wedding favors that brides can craft themselves and your guests will actually love! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

Love this short video from one of my favorite videographers: Lance Harding.

This was shot at one of my July 4th weddings.
Isn't the bride beautiful!

http://www.viddler.com/explore/HardingVideo/videos/3/

I am sure that most of you have seen the wonderful ceremony dance up the aisle for the Minnesota couple on YouTube. If not, please refer to yesterday's blog. Some people will watch this video and say, "No, not for me!" yet others will love it and think about doing something creative at their own wedding. I personally adore it and would be thrilled to watch a couple express their creativity on this level.

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Here is the latest blog posting. It is actually 2 for the price of one! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

Walking up the aisle should be a memorable experience. Here are some pictures to get you inspired: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

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Boris does a great job!

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Love this photographer's work. Very talented! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

Getting ready is almost a rite of passage for some brides. Here is one bride's story: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

To see reception decorating pictures from our other wedding this past weekend: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/2009/07/last-saturdays-other-wedding.html

Here are some pictures from last week's outdoor wedding. Love this house and bride! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/

We are working on four weddings this week. The phone rings for one bride while the other is on hold, another's linens arrive and the color is all wrong and we are two days late waiting for a shipment of vases. You have to love this business! Having an amazing team to help keep my sanity is key in this operation. Bless their hearts that they love what they do almost as much as I do - You would have to to iron 56 tablecloths!!



We are going on site today to surround a large old tree in… Continue