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Save Money? Cut the Guest-List!

As couples are going along in their wedding planning process (hopefully with a wedding planner!!) there comes a point when they realized they are over extended in their budget. Meaning they're going OVER BUDGET based on their decisions.

I've had couples who come to me with such great ideas, are determine to serve…

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Added by DeVonda Manning on January 23, 2013 at 10:52am — No Comments

Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

So he POPPED the Question! And You said YES!! It is now time to decide who will be in your wedding party. Who will those special ladies be, who'll have the honor of joining you to shop for your bridal gown, listen to you when you're stressed (and you will be), will throw you a bridal shower/bachelorette party. On the day of your wedding, they will be the ones by your side helping you get dressed, making sure your hair and make up are…

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Added by DeVonda Manning on January 15, 2013 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Perfect Wedding Linen

Linens! Linens! I must say it is my favorite detail while planning events. I love the process of dressing up the tables & chairs.

You first need to understand that your wedding décor speaks volumes about who you are. It is suppose to reflect your personality, your style, and will set the tone for your event. What I love is…

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Added by DeVonda Manning on April 6, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Wedding Vendors: Tipping Cheat Sheet

I hear the question all the time, “Should I tip my vendors”? My answer is yes and then sometimes I say, well it all depends.

I know your pockets are already getting a little light after having to dig deep for so many other wedding expenses, so the thought of shelling out gratuities on top of that can be a tad daunting and a little tricky. Well don’t worry because unless the contract with said vendor is specific about including it, you otherwise are not…

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Added by DeVonda Manning on April 4, 2012 at 3:22pm — No Comments

How To Create the Smokey Eye

Creating a smoky eye has often times been considered one those sophisticated, amazing makeup techniques only the pros knew how to do. But once you break down the process it’s not that hard.

Smokey Eyes has been a popular style for quite some time and there no sign this trend is dying. Below we show you step-by-step instruction on how to get the perfect smokey eye. The key is…PROPER BLENDING. You want to make sure colors are blended together perfectly. It’s also…

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Added by DeVonda Manning on April 4, 2012 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Celebrate With Us Nov 26: Small Business Saturday

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small^SM on Nov 26th. If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge.…