Posts tagged with 'Brideorama'
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Wedding Titans: Preston Bailey on Destination Weddings
August 2, 2007Preston Bailey is an internationally celebrated event designer and wedding planner with clients that include Donald Trump, Middle East Royalty and Oprah Winfrey. Watch as Preston gives us his specials tips on how to make your destination wedding fabulous! For more Preston inspiration check out these links on flowers and destinations.
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My Top 11 Most Annoying/Overplayed Wedding Reception Songs
August 7, 2007So I figured I would write my first "real" Blog about something I feel very passionate about: Music. One of the key elements to a memorable, fantastic wedding reception is the overall FUN factor and atmosphere of the event; which is captured partly by choosing the right music. A great DJ or band can read their crowd and knows how to create flow with a great mixture of songs: old and new, fast and slow. A bad DJ plays the same old crap at every wedding, no matter what the circumstances. When I attend a...
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Get Advice: Dear Rodney
August 8, 2007er... i am a guy. Just wondering about how long exactly you should give yourself to plan for a wedding. I totally suffer from IGS (Insensitive Guy Syndrome) . So before i get to the point where i say something dumb like "lets get married like next month?" and then get yelled at for this......TELL ME PLEASE!!!! :)Dear Rodney,
Well, what have we here? My very first question in the Advice Column, and it is not from some confused, stressed-out, panicky bride.... -
Are you a Bridezilla? Take my QUIZ and find out!
August 24, 2007
Ah, Bridezilla. The term has been used so often in today's world of reality TV and celebrity weddings, sometimes its hard to tell whether you actually fit the word description. That is why I am here to help you. There is a fine line between wanting things the way you want them and sacrificing friendships, family and fiances in order to get them. So which category do you fall into? Normal, sane female planning her wedding? Or out-of-control scary; needs help Bridezilla. All you have to do is take...
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Drum Call
August 28, 2007
The African Dance was an unexpected treat by Gwen and Jonas. This is truly diverse celebrating.
Surprise everyone by opening your ceremony with African Drums. There is a hush in the audience (hopefully, they're not shocked and confused). Then, in the distance, a succession of rhythmic beats. Ancient instruments fill the air. Regally, majestically, and powerfully, the bride enters. Your subjects rise in respect and awe! It's a moving experience.
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10 Reasons to Go Pro: Why Hire a Hair and Makeup Artist?
August 28, 2007
1. Because you spent a lot of money on that photographer!
2. Because you want to relax on your wedding day. Sit back, be pampered and enjoy it!
3. It's an easy way to make your maids look their best without hurting their feelings. You don't have to tell your BFF that her signature blue shadow isn't wedding day appropriate — let the pros handle it.
4. Because let's face it, your signature blue shadow probably isn't appropriate...
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White after Labor Day?
September 5, 2007Yes, you can wear white after Labor Day! White weddings are making a comeback, during all seasons. Throw away your Peggy Post and pay attention to the details! Whether a traditional church ceremony or mod leather lounge affair; white can make an elegant statement on the beach or in a ballroom. Winter white weddings are particularly lavish under a clear tent illuminating the snow. Seashells and leis make excellent accessories for the getaway wedding. From orchids to white chocolates,...
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Where Did That Come From? A Top 11 List of Wedding Customs
September 12, 2007Have you ever wondered the origin of some of the silly or just plain strange modern day wedding traditions and customs? Or even the original meaning of a wedding - related phrase or word? I myself have been curious about some of these traditions, so I did a little research and found out for all of us. Wasn't that nice of me? Don't say I never do anything for you people! There are many wedding customs out there; some are weird, a tad offensive, or just plain funny in their ridiculousness. A lot of these...
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Rehearsal Dinner Do's and Don'ts
September 14, 2007The rehearsal dinner. In the world of weddings, it has become a regular and almost expected event. If you are planning a wedding, you have probably dealt with issues such as where to hold the dinner, who should be invited, and who will pay for all of this madness anyway?
Well, although none of these things are set in stone, it can help to have some basic guidelines to follow while planning your rehearsal dinner. First things first: what is the purpose of the rehearsal dinner? Really, there are a couple...
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Wedding Day Survival
September 11, 2007
Surviving your wedding day is no small feet. With so many people buzzing around you and so much work to be done, how does one prepare for emergencies? The wedding day survival kit has been a lifeline for wedding planners for decades, and in recent years, these quick remedies (worthy of a Bond movie), have become available to the average bride-to-be. From celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss’ Bridal Emergency Kit to Advantage Bridal’s Wedding Day Survival Kit, the common elements...
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Dear Fashionista,
September 12, 2007From the looks of your screen name, you must know a lot about fashion. So I will make a deal with you. I will help you out with ideas for bridal party gifts, if you will one day return the favor. If all goes well with this performing and acting thing, I am hoping to one day be at the very least; semi-famous. When I get to that point, would you please agree to never put my picture in one of those fashion magazines where I am wearing some awful outfit with the word "DON'T" written underneath my blacked out...
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My Top 11 Wedding Day Tips (don't leave home without them)
September 18, 2007So here it is. Your wedding day. The day you have dreamed of since you were just a wee-little girl; picturing how perfect it would be in every way. And now it is here. Finally! Well, I am here to tell you that although there are some things you simply cannot control, there are more that you CAN control. So with that knowledge, here are my best tips for the day of your wedding. Save this list, print it out, and read it the week of your wedding. Although I cannot promise you a "perfect" wedding day,...
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Weddings from Around the World
September 17, 2007If you are planning a wedding in the United States, you may at some point during the process have asked yourself the purpose of some of the more bizarre customs or "traditions" that we Americans have. However, if you think our ideas are strange; wait until you read about a few of the odd or unique moments that take place in other countries. And the best part is, you don't need to look them up! I have already done it for you. So just sit back, relax, and prepare for a good chuckle as we explore a few...
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Excuse me, this costs HOW much?
September 18, 2007Have you ever noticed that the word WEDDING is a magic word? As in, whenever you say it to someone, you get an instant reaction. Sometimes negative, other times positive. When speaking with any kind of vendor or salesperson; anyone offering a service, using the word WEDDING can suddenly quadruple the price of something instantly! I remember trying to plan our rehearsal dinner at a nice restaurant, and speaking with the banquet managers and others in charge of such events. A typical conversation involved...
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Confession of the Day
September 18, 2007"I just spent the last half hour putting pictures of myself in my wedding dress into photoshop and photoshopping myself skinnier. I wanted to see how cute I would look in my dress if i was thinner. What's wrong with me?!"
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Conde Nast's Dream House
September 19, 2007
Getting ready to play house with your new hubby? Before you do, check out Conde Nast’s New York City Dream House. This tour-able showcased home is setup to house all info the newly-engaged, pre-engaged, and newlywed couples need to inspire their lives together. From bridal to beauty, fashion to fitness, to home accessories and registry items, this modern spin on an old home brings together the editors, experts, and entertainers from Brides, Modern Bride, and Elegant Bride...
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Dear Kevin...
September 19, 2007"Why did the insensitive, drunk & embarrassing members of my family get upset when they weren't invited to my wedding? Dont they see how loud and rude they are? Oh, and what if one of them is a ninja - the very same ninja who promised me years ago to train me in the ancient art of ninjate, but didn't. Should i invite him?"
Pause for effect. More pausing, with confused look on my face......
Okay Kevin. Although I have the distinct feeling that this question is nothing more than a figment of...
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What You Wish You Could Say
September 21, 2007Ladies. Men. Anyone and everyone who has ever been invited to a wedding in which you don't "really" want to go to ... Don't you sometimes wish that you could throw away every etiquette book, every set of rules, and just tell the Bride and Groom how you really feel? I know. I wish the same thing. But sometimes it's just not possible. That's why the good folks over at the hilarious website www.someecards.com have done it for us. So while you're reading a few of these funny wedding cards, think about what...
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Some Wedding Books That Don't Suck
October 2, 2007In the world of weddings, the word EXPERT is severely overused. It seems that everyone and their mother thinks they are an expert. If someone simply gets married these days, they start calling themselves a "wedding expert." Hey, I remember this one time I went to the store and purchased some flowers. Now I call myself a "floral expert." When I wanted to write my own vows, I had people telling me I should hire a "wedding vow specialist" to help me word them correctly. Huh? They are MY words, I think I...
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Dear Amy...
September 26, 2007"My family is getting too involved in the planning of the wedding. The problem is that they are putting up a lot of the cash, so I don't know how to say No to their ideas without making anyone angry. What do I do? Help!"
Ah money. The root of all Evil. When it comes to weddings, there is nothing that complicates things more than money. (unless you have members of your wedding party who happen to be Ninjas, but that was last week's question. I digress.) That little green piece of paper can cause so...
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Bride - Freak Out!
September 26, 2007Weddings take a lot of planning. And I mean A LOT. One important tip is to make sure you get your makeup and hair done a few days before so you can see what it looks like on the day of your wedding. And if you don't get it done... you may just end up like this.....
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The Honeymoon Blog (Italy or Bust!)
September 28, 2007Often times in life, we start out wanting one thing; and end up with something entirely different. This was the case with our honeymoon, and now that I look back on it; it was probably for most people a very unconventional, strange way to spend your first week as a newly married couple. And did I mention it was perfect? Ever since I can remember, I always dreamed of going to Italy for my honeymoon. Everyone always says that women are born thinking about their wedding day. I was a bit different. I was born...
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Confession of the Day
September 27, 2007"We're definitely not together for the great sex. I've never had an orgasm and he lasts 1 minute... I love him anyway and think there are more important things in a relationship than great sex....Still, since he was my first, I sometimes wonder what great sex is really like. I'll never know though. He's it. I'd never cheat on him."
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Nikki and Chad's Mexican Fiesta Wedding
October 1, 2007Brideorama presents its first USER SUBMITTED wedding!.......
An altar made of wildflowers and sage…a bride arriving on a horse to a mariachi band…these are some of the moments from this 1930’s Mexican fiesta themed wedding. Watch and celebrate with this special couple - Viva Chad and Nikki!
Party planning, invitations, and decoration were all done by friends and family.
Dress: reinvented from a vintage piece by Terri Spaeth-Merrick from Embellish
design@embellishdesign.com 503-282-6228
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Future Husbands: BEWARE!
October 10, 2007Wow. As brides to be, sometimes we think we have ALL the problems. But after watching this hilarious video from France's sketch comedy show "We're Geniuses," our issues are nothing compared to the men in our lives about to marry us. At least, that is what these men would like you to believe. This is pretty harsh, but very very funny. I am going to have to go ask my husband if this is how HE views marriage, because now I am paranoid. Watch this video entitled, "Scared Straight Off Marriage," and then...
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The Wedding Night ... Dean Martin Style
October 5, 2007Here is another wedding-related video. This one comes from the classic DEAN MARTIN SHOW. A few things struck me while watching this very funny scene:
DEAN really likes to drink! Wow! Looking back on this sketch and several others, it is quite funny how obvious it is that the man is pretty sloshed during many of his monologues and scenes with others. He slurs a lot of words, often times saying things incorrectly, putting the syllable in the wrong place, and sometimes even saying the wrong line...
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Top 11 Ways to Waste Your Money (while planning your wedding)
October 12, 2007When you get married; there are some things that you absolutely need for the wedding to take place. An officiant, a location, a fiance. There are other things that we all hope to have at our weddings; food, music, good company. You get the idea. On television, weddings are giant elegant affairs with $5000 cakes and $75,000 budgets. In real life however, some if not most of us are looking for any way we can to cut corners; without our wedding appearing like we cut corners. We all want to have a nice...
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Engagement Party aka Theme Party
October 17, 2007Engagement parties are a great platform to show your fun, funky side without the formality of the wedding. Toss etiquette out the window and go with a theme. This could encompass a unique venue (think bowling alley, silent movie theater, or favorite pub), or for those on a tighter budget, get your guests involved in creating the atmosphere and spare on location. When getting your guests involved in your theme, don't make it too difficult, you want them to equally enjoy themselves (or in some cases, mock...
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Dear Stressed Out Bride...
October 11, 2007I love your name! And now, to answer your question about the wedding party. Essentially, you have a total of 7 bridesmaids on your side, and your fiance has only 4 groomsmen. You were questioning whether or not this would look "weird" because it is uneven. In a word; No.
Let me expand on that answer. (Can you imagine if I just answered your question with only a one-word response? Just "No," and nothing else? I would be the worst Advice giver on the planet, but it would make me laugh to see if they...
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Do You Take This Bird...
October 19, 2007... To be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to place inside a cage? In sickness and in health? To feed it birdseed while you dine on sirloin and grilled veggies? That seems to be the question being asked in this second clip from the classic DEAN MARTIN SHOW. In this video, Dean Martin wants to know from a much thinner, younger version of Dom DeLuise whether or not he can marry his bird. A hilarious, insane discussion then happens about marrying different animals. My personal favorite line from this...
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Quality Moments on your Wedding Day
October 23, 2007
Remember the remake of the film "Father of the Bride?" You know, the Steve Martin version that most of us have seen. I always get sad when I watch the wedding and reception scene of that film. The father has begrudgingly gone out of his way and his budget to not only pay for his daughter's lavish wedding, but also to offer his home and gigantic backyard as a reception venue. When he gets excited to give his daughter the new espresso machine she wanted for her engagement gift, he is cut off at...
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Megan and Greg – No kiss at the altar?
October 22, 2007The priest never got the chance to say “You may kiss the bride” at Megan and Greg’s Long Island wedding. But don’t worry, they made up for it, kissing and partying all night long on their happy day
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I Have a Proposal for You ...
November 1, 2007The Proposal. It seems like such a formal word for something that is so personal, doesn't it? A Proposal sounds like some sort of business transaction between two corporatations, rather than the beginning of a lifelong commitment to a new life together.
There are so many "stereotypical" proposals that we always hear about. The classic baseball game proposal where the question is posted on the giant screen for all the crowd to see. To me; if I were a guy, that would be way too stressful. How can you...
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"MY WIFE IS A NAG!" and other stereotypes about Marriage
October 26, 2007While I was searching Youtube today for some "funny" wedding related videos to use in my blogs here at Brideorama, I started to get extremely frustrated. And not only me, but my husband; who was watching these videos with me. We would open one, give it a minute or two, listen intently awaiting the big payoff laughter to ensue; and then give up, soon realizing there was NO laughter to be had. Why? Because 9 out of 10 of these videos were about the same old thing; men complaining that their wives NAG them....
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A Wedding Story
October 25, 2007So part of what I've been doing here at Brideorama lately is searching for funny, creative wedding related video clips; and then posting them along with a blog or reaction. This job has been quite challenging as of late however; due to the lack of original and funny material out there to share with you all. So when something makes me laugh, I have to pass it along.
This video is from a sketch called "A Wedding Story," and it comes from the hilarious MAD TV. The featured couple here tells their wedding...
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What If?
October 31, 2007
So weddings are all fun, fabulous, and momentous occasions we want to remember fondly for a lifetime. No one ever wants to talk about the “what if.” Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but I actually want to talk (or whisper) about the “what if.” In an attempt to learn something from tragedy, let’s pause from the fun (if only for a second) and prepare for the unknown.
Much of California burns today and many landmarks have been, and threaten to be, destroyed. From the Castle in Malibu to Southern...
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Using Your Wedding to Help Others (Dear Danille...)
October 24, 2007In this week's GET ADVICE section, Danille had a terrific question. She wondered if there were places other than Ebay where a bride could go to sell or buy used wedding dresses (like a wedding thrift shop). She also asked if there was anything productive she and other brides could do with any reusable items after the wedding is over. As Danille stated, "I really hate all the waste." This is a great point Danille; and I completely agree with you. I hate all the waste too. The good news is that there is...
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The Questions Never End ...
November 8, 2007The annoying questions that other people ask you throughout your adult life are, well... annoying. Once you reach, say, the age of 23 or so (or younger if you don't attend college) people start with the annoying questions about your life plans. The questions usually run in stages; according to the different stages of your life. We have all heard them, and I think women get them a lot more than men do. But men, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
QUESTION #1: So, when are you getting married?
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Top 11 Things I Love About my Husband ...
November 7, 2007Today; October 27th, is my first Wedding Anniversary.
Well, by the time this blog is published, it will no longer be my Anniversary. But right now, as I write this, it is. Today at this same time, we were cutting into our wedding cake while a Harry Connick Jr. song played in the background and our friends and family looked on. The first year of my marriage has gone by super fast. It feels like a few months, rather than a whole year. So on this day; I want to dedicate my blog to my wonderful husband; and...
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Wedisodes: Victoria & Earl's Wedding
October 29, 2007"Victoria and Earl had a winter wedding fit for a queen, complete with a crown and, to add a modern twist, a special treat from 98.7 KISS FM's DJ, "Kissing After Dark's" Lenny Green."
