tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83783214942118027742024-02-19T07:37:46.690-08:00Bridal BeeswaxA Place for Wedding Buzz...Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-57113891619576499732012-09-21T20:22:00.000-07:002012-09-21T20:22:38.316-07:00Why didn’t I think of that?!: Veil Weights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No seriously. Veil weights are the best thing since sliced
bread and I wish I had thought of it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I can't tell you how
many times I have had a ceremony and the bride’s veil is flying around in the
wind getting in the way of the photographer’s shot or just simply annoying the
bride and groom!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fortunately, <a href="http://www.thepamperedbride.net/index2.php" target="_blank">Jill Watson</a>, a super neato wedding coordinator here in Southern California
created <a href="http://www.savetheveil.com/" target="_blank">Save the Veil</a>. I met Jill
last year when she came to our property for a fam tour and she brought some of
her veil weights with her to show us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The weights are
magnetic and can be secured to the bottom of the veil without damaging any
material or creating holes. She designed
a few different types of looks to fit different brides’ styles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can buy them
directly from her <a href="http://www.savetheveil.com/index.php/shop" target="_blank">website</a>. They
are a tad pricey, but are absolutely worth your sanity on the wedding day if
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Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-88754556036674563582012-09-19T12:11:00.000-07:002012-09-19T12:11:38.834-07:00Sharing is Caring: Sugar Flowers<br />
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">Just wanted to share another cake. One of my brides made her own cake and created the most incredible sugar flowers. The picture doesn’t completely do them justice. In person, the flowers looked so real!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">Many of my couples like to do a snack near the end of the evening to keep their friends dancing into the wee hours…or it might just be to soak up the alcohol before heading home…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">-Soft pretzels. I had that did the big soft pretzels with 3 different types of mustard and some hot cheese. It was a hit!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hTAJp1pjSPe98cuBCFMHG9vZnBtAN5fjAW34iHELzUHRZ0T44_W8GROuoq8nw_I5mXvNZiR1Atg_1v57zf-55nc6uFmLvWA_lRq5_D8_PlTHiiODDBrjy0ZRqWr163Exo65HLfYYBqM/s1600/soft+pretzel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hTAJp1pjSPe98cuBCFMHG9vZnBtAN5fjAW34iHELzUHRZ0T44_W8GROuoq8nw_I5mXvNZiR1Atg_1v57zf-55nc6uFmLvWA_lRq5_D8_PlTHiiODDBrjy0ZRqWr163Exo65HLfYYBqM/s1600/soft+pretzel.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">-Pizza: I had a couple from Chicago who wanted deep dish pizza for their late night snack.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSmYDJwc2Vr5jLRLEwoLshJvsa62oqP1mxg-xyp-12RsnKNKCA60-OefqngoaX_vjjGUEMygsb0I-A3_RCzYHJ5pGlXGhvrmm-ZhiBQ_o9CtiyKllFEq8lu0ABeSOSJlvdPki4uBwtC0/s1600/deep+dish+pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSmYDJwc2Vr5jLRLEwoLshJvsa62oqP1mxg-xyp-12RsnKNKCA60-OefqngoaX_vjjGUEMygsb0I-A3_RCzYHJ5pGlXGhvrmm-ZhiBQ_o9CtiyKllFEq8lu0ABeSOSJlvdPki4uBwtC0/s1600/deep+dish+pizza.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">The funny thing: Almost exactly a year prior, I broke the groom from the very SAME cake topper set. Darn you Michael’s.<o:p></o:p></div>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-53206794370611728582012-09-10T19:31:00.000-07:002012-09-10T19:31:20.748-07:00Cake Balls. Yes, you read that correctly.<br />
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">I didn’t know cake had balls? Ok, ok…inappropriate.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">Just wanted to share this incredible cake that Debbie from <a href="http://www.cakes-to-celebrate.com/" target="_blank">Cakes to Celebrate</a> did for a photo shoot. She added this beautiful ribbon and broach to complete her awesome design. She is amazing.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_tRoYfistvMBsSZh6niLQvHqzgMbETF_Rrothrgbv5OZB-J0YkjMfg3EDiJV1xbLUX_jB2ks-1n6vACL510CoVkhhLZ7IicsbYurIT_HC5A2hvYtgMh6df1CbO89HGPTI30Xi-cDv4/s1600/cakes+to+celebrate+ribbon+broach.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_tRoYfistvMBsSZh6niLQvHqzgMbETF_Rrothrgbv5OZB-J0YkjMfg3EDiJV1xbLUX_jB2ks-1n6vACL510CoVkhhLZ7IicsbYurIT_HC5A2hvYtgMh6df1CbO89HGPTI30Xi-cDv4/s640/cakes+to+celebrate+ribbon+broach.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">This past weekend one of my couples had some of the best looking groomsmen outfits I had ever seen. The outfits were pretty simple and incredibly fashionable!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp9CH6DR8vDFOw5rIgLb6yFqUYcZLq9wnXXAKe04L_lKFCLT3ktgWIrBlKoxKFNO24dgLylPgRonSAM_X7q_jZkGLavm-ZLD-SQiRRazhJnfXsaYnoCjBfHJ4fnHg71Llm77i_iCUYfY/s1600/groomsmen+outfit+purple+tie+checkers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp9CH6DR8vDFOw5rIgLb6yFqUYcZLq9wnXXAKe04L_lKFCLT3ktgWIrBlKoxKFNO24dgLylPgRonSAM_X7q_jZkGLavm-ZLD-SQiRRazhJnfXsaYnoCjBfHJ4fnHg71Llm77i_iCUYfY/s640/groomsmen+outfit+purple+tie+checkers.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Some couples choose to invite their family, wedding party, and out of town guests which indeed can get out of control! Others couples keep it REALLY simple and just share an intimate dinner with each other. It can be pretty nice for the B&G (bride & groom) to spend a moment with each other.<br />
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Regardless of what you decide to do, if you find your numbers are getting larger than you expected, keep the price down with a minimalistic approach. You don’t have to go to a restaurant or spend a ton of money. You can easily use the clubhouse where you live or a friend’s backyard. Consider making your own meal with something low cost like salads and pasta!Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-56271968311091079732011-11-02T18:36:00.000-07:002011-11-02T18:36:24.867-07:00Free iPhone Apps: WC Budget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDMzAJprLcAS4JqxQEZ1lNgSeILh8TD_XI_8Zs2CtLjcfEDl4nhJI0tYrtm6cn1q2XUZxkuZUDNIBa8Oa1TMftloOeTf6KdE0ns_VDgYSAw9xO6yQWnCt7_MRSua9-g326IoxFrl1pEU/s1600/iPhone+wedding+caddy+budget.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDMzAJprLcAS4JqxQEZ1lNgSeILh8TD_XI_8Zs2CtLjcfEDl4nhJI0tYrtm6cn1q2XUZxkuZUDNIBa8Oa1TMftloOeTf6KdE0ns_VDgYSAw9xO6yQWnCt7_MRSua9-g326IoxFrl1pEU/s1600/iPhone+wedding+caddy+budget.bmp" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This app is from the same makers as Wedding To-Do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It starts you out with entering your wedding date and bride/groom info, then inquires about your total budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I put in $15,000 just to see the process.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilERZ3g8vWWfpbeMgOGmuF6NSqN2-BxzZBy2vHm4TEw1uswR-z7Mug4ki9Xh7XNvMAkMjHLh7z1ZSqHV6llqDkrtKcf2FPRkMOMwdXfcjFtoIbooBFg4eGnQxkOEYoMFfSBO1a5hmPmJU/s1600/iPhone+wedding+caddy+budget+1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilERZ3g8vWWfpbeMgOGmuF6NSqN2-BxzZBy2vHm4TEw1uswR-z7Mug4ki9Xh7XNvMAkMjHLh7z1ZSqHV6llqDkrtKcf2FPRkMOMwdXfcjFtoIbooBFg4eGnQxkOEYoMFfSBO1a5hmPmJU/s320/iPhone+wedding+caddy+budget+1.bmp" width="213" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;">Under each item there are sub items and the budget for each of those items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also help you keep track of payments, when they are due, how much you spent on that item, and where you are with your budget.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVvH8L6uWI4QulLnre17LdcGTHX3Ks39NOhdiIjeNxN2zLhoLyweG6XRN_1oBVYJiivfV6yAWeuqExM6Ss1d0gQJftusfk8QJmENlvZ0Lku8PEcBgwriUWRMLKlzynx_B75w85W5uhjQ/s1600/iPhone+wedding+caddy+budget+3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVvH8L6uWI4QulLnre17LdcGTHX3Ks39NOhdiIjeNxN2zLhoLyweG6XRN_1oBVYJiivfV6yAWeuqExM6Ss1d0gQJftusfk8QJmENlvZ0Lku8PEcBgwriUWRMLKlzynx_B75w85W5uhjQ/s320/iPhone+wedding+caddy+budget+3.bmp" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;">I recommend this app to EVERY bride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Unless of course you are crazy loaded and don’t have to have a budget.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point, I will become very jealous.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;"><br />
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Of course you want to have everyone special in your life be a part of your special day, but maybe funds are low and you can’t afford for everyone to come to the reception? Or possibly the venue won’t hold as many people as you would like. If this is the case, you REALLY need to cut down your guest list. The guests you select to only come to the ceremony may feel like they “didn’t make the cut” or they aren’t as special as your other guests. They might even feel that you only invited them to the ceremony to get gifts and that is NOT cool. <br />
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With The Knot, you expect excellent wedding apps! This one is no exception. The first page lists different categories where “Carley” answers your “top 911’s”. There is even an icon where you can “ask” Carley YOUR wedding 911 questions.<br />
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Under each category there are different questions that Carley answers for brides.<br />
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There are many answers that I may have answered differently, but most of the answers that apply to etiquette are spot on.<br />
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You can also search the dresses based on a combination of silhouette, neckline, and hemline.<br />
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A good alternative free app if you need some more ideas. <br />
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This is an awesome to do list! It allows you to create and a checklist or select a pre-designed wedding checklist designed by a planner if you’re new to the game.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you are working your way through the checklist and aren’t sure if you’ve missed something, you can sort by completed/non completed tasks.</span><br />
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style="cursor: move;" unselectable="on" width="117" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m not completely thrilled with this app.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s kind of cool because it has a pretty accurate and thorough check list for the 12 months leading up to the wedding.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=1314fbc92fc7a5af" width="213" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">They do have a listing of vendors in your metro area that are broken down into categories.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=1314fbba3214ae22" width="213" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, it looks like they are trying to have a directory of different wedding vendors where they want them to pay for a premium listing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far, no one has paid in the San Diego area so all of the vendors have a “basic listing”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not very informative at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could have probably done better with google…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=1314fbcd7ae5cf72" width="213" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-48297552344330541672011-07-19T08:35:00.000-07:002011-07-19T08:35:00.697-07:00Free Iphone Apps: The Knot Look Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zD-18A6ToR6k35Jn1OTjCMD3KnZZvaPapg24z2-dyVGYpbqSkb3JQ26kVGAoRTG_HmBNEvvLv9JOfosG3sNYcE5NJzi-YE1aFcJcHRN9hfR-CTvVWIKwbxnT_x4lBT48ha16Hv_3C14/s1600/knot4.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zD-18A6ToR6k35Jn1OTjCMD3KnZZvaPapg24z2-dyVGYpbqSkb3JQ26kVGAoRTG_HmBNEvvLv9JOfosG3sNYcE5NJzi-YE1aFcJcHRN9hfR-CTvVWIKwbxnT_x4lBT48ha16Hv_3C14/s1600/knot4.bmp" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even though I am in the wedding industry, I’m not a huge fan of wedding shows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shows like Bridezilla, etc. really rub me the wrong way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who told their little girls it was ok to act like that!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, there are two weddings shows I cannot turn my head away from:</span><br />
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1 Bottle of South Coast Winery Romanza (any red will do though)<br />
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½ cup to 1 cup Malibu Coconut Rum<br />
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1 20oz can of slice pineapple (include juice in can)<br />
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1 lime (sliced, squeezed into sangria, then the rinds left in)<br />
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1 orange (sliced and placed into sangria)<br />
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1 can of ginger ale<br />
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Place all ingredients, except ginger ale, into container and place in the fridge overnight. Right before serving, pour the ginger ale into the container and serve. YUM! <br />
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Another awesome sangria recipe I tried:<br />
<a href="http://wine.about.com/od/howwineismade/r/Whitelightsangr.htm"><span style="font-size: x-large;">White Peach Sangria</span></a>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-25965862143822562212011-07-16T20:23:00.000-07:002011-07-16T21:42:02.531-07:00Reception Right-On: SucculentsThis is something I am absolutely loving right now! Succulents can be an easy way to create simple, elegant centerpieces and accents.<br />
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I took these pictures from my bride’s wedding today. The florist, <a href="http://goldenbdesigns.com/">Golden B Designs Floral Arrangements</a>, used wooden boxes for the main centerpiece with smaller arrangements contained in vintage tins. SO cute.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The placecards were placed in a wooden box that resembled a wine crate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8er39h-QLE39-VnqS0tP4h-cLeTC23oJKd8YdKoBGB6g_V4VxwZ8B4DWKyvlQVf87rAS1PaT8PH6DAGu3jz3tMoTyAmLOatkRADldu8rCUfyBzrGt4l7Bt45jKr4OIdlkATHXeJull0/s1600/succulent+placecard.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8er39h-QLE39-VnqS0tP4h-cLeTC23oJKd8YdKoBGB6g_V4VxwZ8B4DWKyvlQVf87rAS1PaT8PH6DAGu3jz3tMoTyAmLOatkRADldu8rCUfyBzrGt4l7Bt45jKr4OIdlkATHXeJull0/s1600/succulent+placecard.bmp" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The best thing about succulents?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The price!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can still have a florist design them for you and it won’t be as expensive as traditional floral arrangements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Want to be creative, do it yourself! Found these excellent blogs for ideas:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2009/06/01/diy-succulent-favors-centerpieces-by-kelly/">Cute!</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/diy-succulent-centerpieces">Awesome!</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/botanical-favors-and-decor/">Love!</a></div>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-74849443250013991762011-07-13T22:14:00.000-07:002011-07-13T22:14:46.000-07:00Free Iphone Apps: Brides 2.0<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For the next few entries, I’m going to rate FREE Iphone Wedding Apps (because I love my Iphone) :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The first one I am going to showcase is <u>Brides 2.0</u></span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Love this app!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently, there are 3 categories on the first screen: Dresses, Jewelry, & Travel Destinations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="photo.PNG" class="hv" height="200" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b5175340cf&view=att&th=13126f59dbe13f0e&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw" width="133" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Under each section it takes you to separate categories:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id=":60" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="200" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=13126f5e416254be" width="133" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span>Under the Jewelry portion, you can see different engagement rings, wedding bands for him & her and much more!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="200" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=13126fe6a582f19c" width="133" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span>You can see a bunch of different option for honeymoons:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="200" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=13126fea7f95f018" width="133" /></span><span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I spent way too long just exploring each section of this app!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite part?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bridesmaids dresses portion!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They break the dresses down by style. (ie A-line, Empire Waist, Drop Waist, etc.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a million wedding dress apps, but not a ton for bridesmaids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; mso-spacerun: yes;"><img height="200" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=13127017cfd6464e" width="133" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">EXCELLENT Free App...definitely fun for ideas.</span></div></span>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-1467068436652863592011-07-08T16:18:00.000-07:002011-07-08T16:18:04.342-07:00Where Do I Put My Card?<shapetype adj="2700" coordsize="21600,21600" id="_x0000_t57" o:spt="57" path="m,10800qy10800,,21600,10800,10800,21600,,10800xar@0@0@16@16@12@14@15@13xar@0@0@16@16@13@15@14@12xe"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="val #0"></f><f eqn="prod @0 2 1"></f><f eqn="sum 21600 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 @2 1"></f><f eqn="prod @0 @0 1"></f><f eqn="sum @3 0 @4"></f><f eqn="prod @5 1 8"></f><f eqn="sqrt @6"></f><f eqn="prod @4 1 8"></f><f eqn="sqrt @8"></f><f eqn="sum @7 @9 0"></f><f eqn="sum @7 0 @9"></f><f eqn="sum @10 10800 0"></f><f eqn="sum 10800 0 @10"></f><f eqn="sum @11 10800 0"></f><f eqn="sum 10800 0 @11"></f><f eqn="sum 21600 0 @0"></f></formulas><path o:connectlocs="10800,0;3163,3163;0,10800;3163,18437;10800,21600;18437,18437;21600,10800;18437,3163" o:connecttype="custom" textboxrect="3163,3163,18437,18437"></path><handles><h position="#0,center" xrange="0,7200"></h></handles></shapetype> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gift Card Holders can be an excellent way to add an accent to your reception that goes with your theme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gone are the days of the traditional card box:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><shape fillcolor="#c0504d [3205]" id="_x0000_s1026" strokecolor="#f2f2f2 [3041]" strokeweight="3pt" style="height: 135pt; margin-left: -25.8pt; margin-top: 28.55pt; position: absolute; width: 169.2pt; z-index: 251658240;" type="#_x0000_t57"><shadow color="#622423 [1605]" offset2="-1pt" offset="1pt" on="t" opacity=".5" type="perspective"></shadow></shape></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img height="282" id="il_fi" src="http://www.favorsandflowers.com/images/petite-brocade-wedding-card-box.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="300" /><img class="rg_hi" data-height="219" data-width="230" height="219" id="rg_hi" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSIompqnna_BIDEnGDN11-0KnDr2fNzBaL9CJaetWsZ4Y1WYNs2eQ" style="height: 219px; width: 230px;" width="230" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve seen the bird cage A LOT lately and think it is very cute and can go with many themes, but I wish brides would try something different!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on the look you are going for, there are SO many different options that you can experiment with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may even take a piece of junk and dress it up to fit your wedding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few that I’ve seen, and some I haven’t that I would like to see!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">An idea I love and encourage: The Vintage Suitcase or Trunk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img height="446" id="il_fi" src="http://homeshoppingspy.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/vintage-suitcases.jpg%3Fw%3D480%26h%3D317" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="676" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Going along with the vintage theme, a typewriter case. Also really cool if you have the typewrite and people can type you notes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><img height="150" id="il_fi" src="http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/110/e/AAAADL3fEq8AAAAAARDv1Q.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="134" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I don't see it as much as I would expect at the winery, but a wine crate is an easy card holder! You can also get them personalized which would make a great keepsake. Really, you can do any sort of crate...like a vintage Coke crate.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><img height="303" id="il_fi" src="http://www.boxedgardens.co.uk/lg_images/wine_crate.gif" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="250" /><img height="225" id="il_fi" src="http://mapleberrydesigns.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pepsi-vintage-crate.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="300" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">If you want to stick with the winery/wine theme, you could always make a slit in the top of a mini wine barrel</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><img height="200" id="il_fi" src="http://barrel.co.za/productphotos/barrels.gif" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="260" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">A Mailbox...yep...put cards where they are supposed to go!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><img height="458" id="il_fi" src="http://www.vintagevending.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/vintage_mailbox.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="343" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">But if you're really set on the birdcage, you could always go with a variation...like a lantern?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><img height="150" id="il_fi" src="http://www.handcrafteduk.com/bmz_cache/a/a2736a64228d6e96ff1a9761611bc1da.image.92x150.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 30px; padding-top: 8px;" width="92" /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-15151954540220027092011-07-08T14:42:00.000-07:002011-07-08T16:19:21.919-07:00Sorry, No Hard Alcohol Allowed!This is something that many of my brides and grooms ask about. Most of the venues in wine country don’t have a full liquor license and only serve beer and wine. <br />
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Generally, not a big deal. <br />
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However, in many brides have a signature cocktail on their list of Must-Have’s. Yep, I know I want an Amber Joy Pineapple Mojito. There is an alternative for those venues that do not have the full liquor license. The Solution?<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is Grappa?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grappa is an alcohol made from grapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically, it’s the leftovers from the wine making process that are later distilled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The great thing is that the alcohol content is pretty high, 70-120 proof, and can be used in a number of cocktails!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t recommend Grappa for shots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not very tasty by itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, you can make appletinis, lemon drops, margaritas, and SO many other drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it’s best when being used as the liquor if vodka based drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many different types and qualities of Grappa. Make sure you get a decent Grappa so your cocktails taste like they are supposed to.</span></div>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-30307548842268430292010-10-29T10:34:00.000-07:002011-07-21T21:05:45.518-07:00So You Have a Tattoo Your Mom Doesn't Know About...<strike>Yeah, me too.</strike> Hehe, Just kidding Mom! <br />
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Sure, you love that amazing sparrow you had inked during that fabulous summer with your girls...but is Grandma Helen going to love it?<br />
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It's ok, there are solutions. Many brides want to cover tattoos that show when they wear their wedding dresses.<br />
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I have a few tattoos (that my Mom DOES know about) that show sometimes at work and I choose to cover them. I have tried a few different products for cover up and liked one or two.<br />
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1.) Tattoo Cosmetics- <a href="http://www.tattoocosmetics.com/">http://www.tattoocosmetics.com/</a><br />
This product comes in a few different colors and I actually got two colors just in case I needed to blend. Most of these products come with setting powder to prevent smudges, but this one also comes with an anti-perspirant spray. SO AWESOME. This way you aren't worrying about getting the makeup on your dress.<br />
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2.) Cover up travel kit: <a href="http://www.advantagebridal.com/wetacoupkit.html">http://www.advantagebridal.com/wetacoupkit.html</a><br />
LOVE this kit for easy travel. It's about the size of an Iphone so it is easy to stash in your purse or overnight bag. The only drawback is that it doesn't have the anti-perspirant spray. I use this exact product for the tattoos on the tops of my feet when I wear heels and a skirt at work. It hasn't ever smudged for me, but then again their isn't fabric close to it.<br />
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3.) Mehron Stage Makeup: <a href="http://www.stageandtheatermakeup.com/mhtattoo.htm">http://www.stageandtheatermakeup.com/mhtattoo.htm</a><br />
Yes, stage makeup. Hey, Hollywood stars cover their tattoos all the time in movies! This stuff is waterproof but does only come in a few colors. Fortunately though, you can get a palette that has 5 colors so you can mix and blend to match your skin tone. The setting powder is sold separately but is a fairly good deal.<br />
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Ok, so I took one of my small tattoos just to test it out:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnOk3_iYL-bbz6XPpQr98HOEa3FZCQSM1O8qaYHqLW5YJ5raKN-RqzB2xwjP_9HEdd3gZ_gr3EO8iRSygNii0m8j-EcsJuAsl4VfD_fdyCRKeZr5LaMWIsm2Jj8cIXbMJ9bdu-dkji8E/s1600/tattoo+cover+1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnOk3_iYL-bbz6XPpQr98HOEa3FZCQSM1O8qaYHqLW5YJ5raKN-RqzB2xwjP_9HEdd3gZ_gr3EO8iRSygNii0m8j-EcsJuAsl4VfD_fdyCRKeZr5LaMWIsm2Jj8cIXbMJ9bdu-dkji8E/s320/tattoo+cover+1.bmp" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">First I tried the <a href="http://www.advantagebridal.com/wetacoupkit.html">Tattoo Cover Kit</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ65qvIp5Jjkc01zSeuJzH1kTJN-eqkE5x2WFcg8aYcZAmki27XeHB1p_QXl-cQ5d_Hr23rYoki0L-qbRZduIoYo96EZrIodhgTNDqm9L0IFmr_L7wlzWJQcHYO31-Y3IpS0OmY9jUPDo/s1600/tattoo+cover+up+2.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ65qvIp5Jjkc01zSeuJzH1kTJN-eqkE5x2WFcg8aYcZAmki27XeHB1p_QXl-cQ5d_Hr23rYoki0L-qbRZduIoYo96EZrIodhgTNDqm9L0IFmr_L7wlzWJQcHYO31-Y3IpS0OmY9jUPDo/s320/tattoo+cover+up+2.bmp" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I applied the base first:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7N3VpK0eVih-WjoExsdMv7WPJlRqtRvyz195SD9ZLb70Ycb2eWxDH_TsbQ4MGZ6L-Hieg_pNfmYY6WsQJs4J-gMWfb6r4TpA0OnDShkTlCFfXp-ltJgWfg5UKmHPEL94S95uwDQJgcRg/s1600/tattoo+cover+base.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7N3VpK0eVih-WjoExsdMv7WPJlRqtRvyz195SD9ZLb70Ycb2eWxDH_TsbQ4MGZ6L-Hieg_pNfmYY6WsQJs4J-gMWfb6r4TpA0OnDShkTlCFfXp-ltJgWfg5UKmHPEL94S95uwDQJgcRg/s320/tattoo+cover+base.bmp" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">Then I applied the cover layer by layer and put the setting powder on, Dahlia seems to approve!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkTQDCPMA94PqJk8fqhaWXUWedGcq2XVoNQ3PCKufx2QCoIhPCQegyM7BBcRRP7IPpIFWe0QR4vIIs12guoFbhEt3pt5cRd1EQNVGUBjVGVrS7uTzjTuEP9UlnITwpeBDT1ZIAW_LzGk/s1600/tattoo+cover+up+3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkTQDCPMA94PqJk8fqhaWXUWedGcq2XVoNQ3PCKufx2QCoIhPCQegyM7BBcRRP7IPpIFWe0QR4vIIs12guoFbhEt3pt5cRd1EQNVGUBjVGVrS7uTzjTuEP9UlnITwpeBDT1ZIAW_LzGk/s320/tattoo+cover+up+3.bmp" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That one turned out ok, but I think I'd be nervous to be in bright daylight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ROUND 2: A product ordered from <a href="http://tattoocosmetics.com/">Tattoocosmetics.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEWGnE8G10j23rloZG_CeK5TuHPDGNrLhkbVYu_jjONNlwlb8jNJbP_uVZtnRImCemGZ9UwIjwPJrw-SBOjaoLeQUmne8ReHTjtPDgBJo-kLXMaM8ZfLlxE_1PHSTKDI4BdP7NVLfjnM/s1600/tattoo+cover+up+4.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEWGnE8G10j23rloZG_CeK5TuHPDGNrLhkbVYu_jjONNlwlb8jNJbP_uVZtnRImCemGZ9UwIjwPJrw-SBOjaoLeQUmne8ReHTjtPDgBJo-kLXMaM8ZfLlxE_1PHSTKDI4BdP7NVLfjnM/s320/tattoo+cover+up+4.bmp" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">I think I may have the wrong color...yeah...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7abl33MX60BRUUU7o6hFEqJZh64aNwG3zefwb4avrl5udyujnXyrTWv-lSi_iXGangZFZF59EIGFR_tCZvWuP2mShlgVLC60OnZBiKBXLWuJzuTk62acF2U1mi2xbkWMa4L3ReFBkYk0/s1600/tattoo+cover+up+5.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7abl33MX60BRUUU7o6hFEqJZh64aNwG3zefwb4avrl5udyujnXyrTWv-lSi_iXGangZFZF59EIGFR_tCZvWuP2mShlgVLC60OnZBiKBXLWuJzuTk62acF2U1mi2xbkWMa4L3ReFBkYk0/s320/tattoo+cover+up+5.bmp" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">No approval from the Black Dahlia this time... :(</div>Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-40299806100219753722010-09-17T11:49:00.000-07:002011-07-08T16:23:09.741-07:00A Good Way to Drive Yourself Nuts:<strong>1.) Book your wedding 2 years in advance and tell yourself that you are going to get everything done “early”.</strong><br />
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<u>It’s NOT going to happen.</u><br />
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Your wedding planner and catering manager will try their best to help you get as much done as soon as possible but I can tell you right now, the last 2 months before your wedding there WILL be changes.<br />
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The changes may have nothing to do with your planner or your venue, but nothing in this life is perfect and there are many factors and details that will most definitely change. Vendors will need your opinion on an idea or friends may call and ask if they can bring someone. Your wedding will constantly change.<br />
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I had a bride who had booked two years at a venue prior to her wedding date and believed that she could have all detailing done a year before the wedding. Sure, she locked down her vendors, secured her space, and detailed as much of the event as she possibly could in that first year. I started at the venue 4 months prior to her wedding and took over for the previous catering manager. When it came down to it, she couldn’t enjoy herself because she had a notion in her head that “all this was supposed to be done”. She was also a serious nightmare for her planner and for me.<br />
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<u>My advice</u>: <strong>Go with the flow. </strong>Enjoy the planning process! Things will change inevitably and you must prepare yourself for those changes.Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-44959116902319303772010-09-02T13:04:00.000-07:002010-09-02T13:05:54.348-07:00Reception Rant #2Brides & Grooms:<br />
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Do NOT make stuff up to try and get a discount after your wedding has ended and you realize how much you really spent and are now freaking out...<br />
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We document<strong> EVERYTHING</strong> from the time you sign your contract until after your wedding has happened and will not budge when you are fibbing.<br />
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<strong>However...</strong><br />
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If you do have a legitimate complaint and something really did go wrong, please feel free to complain. We need to know in order to make the correction and ensure that sort of thing doesn't happen in the future.Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-3420876382581800062010-08-31T17:05:00.000-07:002010-09-02T13:48:42.284-07:00Bridesmaid Gifts 101If I’ve learned anything from eavesdropping on the bridal party, you don’t want to be corny when it comes to the gift you give to your bridesmaid.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">DON’T give:</span></strong><br />
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-<strong>Bath products.</strong> <br />
Don’t give them something they will use and then it’s gone. It also looks like you really didn’t put any thought into it.<br />
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<strong>-Lots of little things.</strong> <br />
In this case, less is definitely more. Don’t spend $50 on a bunch of junk, spend $50 on one nice item.<br />
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<strong>-Jewelry.</strong> <br />
Sure, you think that matching hot pink necklace and earrings are fab, but are your bridesmaids really going to wear that? If you decide to give jewelry, make it tasteful and plain.<br />
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<strong>-A shirt that says “BRIDESMAID”.</strong> <br />
Ultimate cheese. They are going to wear that shirt once, then it is going to go in the back of the closet.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">DO give:</span></strong><br />
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<strong>A Clutch</strong><br />
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-Allison O’Keefe-Kean gave this as a gift to her bridesmaids and it was a hit! What was inside? A pair of Victoria’s Secret panties, a Starbucks gift card for the morning after, and some lotion. “I wanted to give them something special that they can use again that is stylish, not something cheesy like jewelry they will never wear again”, says Allison.<br />
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<strong>A Keepsake Box</strong><br />
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A great gift that you will use forever.<br />
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<strong>Pajamas</strong><br />
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Mara Day, wedding photographer, saw this at one of her weddings and absolutely loved the idea! “PJ’s can be used again and again unlike some floofy scented soap and bubble bath that probably don’t like in the first place!”, says Mara.<br />
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<strong>Tea Box with Monogram</strong><br />
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Something different! I personally love this idea. This item is very classy and timeless. You can go home and use it today or years into the future while entertaining.Amber Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734579906741332427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378321494211802774.post-72017120839682010202010-08-29T09:43:00.000-07:002011-07-16T21:44:59.925-07:00Reception Right-On: The Candy BarThe candy bar has been something that has been very popular over the past few years, but I don’t see it fading out anytime soon! It’s not difficult to make a candy bar unique to your event. All of the different colors, types, and designs you can use can really give your candy bar a signature look.<br />
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<strong>The best part-guests LOVE candy bars!</strong><br />
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Here are some examples from weddings I’ve done recently:<br />
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Looking for something other than a candy bar?<br />
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<strong>1.) A S'mores Bar!</strong><br />
Very messy, but guests love it! Same idea as the candy bar with all of your ingredients in the jars. Then you have an area at the end of the line where the guests can either roast the marshmallow themselves or you can have an attendant to make the s'more for them.<br />
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<strong>2.) Sundae Station</strong><br />
Most venues can set this up for you and make it look really nice! This way, you don't have to worry about the transport of the ice cream. The venue will usually provide toppings, but you can add flare with extras you can bring.<br />
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<strong>3.) Cookies</strong><br />
Did that just sound completely boring when I said cookies? NO WAY! I've seen a truly fantastic cookies and milk bar. It may sound lame, but it's all in the presentation. And who doesn't love cookies and milk? I've also seen really great cookies that are placed on sticks and wrapped in cellophane to look like lollipops. Very bright and colorful!<br />
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