Posts tagged with 'tips'
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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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Get Advice!
August 6, 2007Hey there Brides-to-be, Brides, Grooms, Bridesmaids...
We all know how difficult and confusing wedding planning can be. That's why we're here to help! Need advice on bouquet flowers? Wedding dresses? Wedding invitations? Wedding music? Well we've got an answer for you. Our real bride and in house expert, Kelley Lynn is here to answer all of your questions and give you great tips on planning the biggest event of your life... YOUR WEDDING!
Here's how to submit a question: Click on the comment...
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When An Eyelash Falls
August 13, 2007
When an eyelash falls out, put it on the back of the hand, make a wish and throw it over your shoulder. If it flies off the hand your wish will be granted. Stop! Wishing is lame, replace that eyelash or get some longer more dramatic ones from Extreme Audrey.
These are no drug store false eyelashes. They are Xtreme Lashes; individual semi-permanent lashes. Styles vary from a natural fuller look or a bold and dramatic flavor. The best part is the lashes can last up to two or more with... -
Confession of the Day
August 14, 2007
"I'm so sick of being stressed out and over extended, its physically making me sick! And news flash to all of you family and "friends" who want to know what you can do to help out with my stress level, its your bullshit thats making me stressed! Just let us do it our way!!!" -
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.
In the African Diaspora, the drum is used to tell... -
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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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?!" -
Confession of the Day
September 19, 2007"My sister is getting married and brought over some wedding mags to flip through. She left them here and I left them on the table. My bf came home, saw them, instantly flipped out and left.And came back with a ring....um
I had no intention of EVERY marrying HIM. I said no. Broke his heart."
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Bride Guide #8 - Don't Micromanage!
September 20, 2007This week Preston Bailey advises brides to let the experts do their job on your wedding day. Preston is an internationally celebrated event designer and wedding planner with clients that include Donald Trump, Middle East Royalty and Oprah Winfrey.
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Confession of the Day
September 21, 2007"How is it that every stupid 20 year old I know who hasn't even finished college is getting married, and I am educated and attractive and I cant even get a date." -
Wedisode 9: Jeni & Norman
September 24, 2007Two East Village artists, Jeni and Norman, wed New York City style. A City Hall wedding, wild party in their Manhattan apartment and - to complete the evening - a monkey-with-boobs themed cake!
Ceremony: City Hall, downtown NYC
Party Location: Our apartment, East 10th Street, NYC
Cake: Sweets of New York, Elizabeth Johnson, (917) 327-1306
Hair: Stephen Lane Hair, 279 E 10th St, NYC (212) 228-2103
Photos: Joe Epps, Peter Bond, Dan Joeright, Jasmine, Kristin
Dresses and Shoes: Daffy’s Herald Square
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Jeni and Norm Wedding Blog
September 24, 2007
Do it Yourself Rings…
My husband and I made both our engagement rings and our wedding rings. For us this made sense given that we are both crafty and pretty much knew exactly what we wanted. It also saved us quite a lot of money!Norman is a musician, but over the last 7 or 8 years has gotten into designing and fabricating really cool multi-layered plexi-glass clocks that he calls clockthings. They are inspired by different things, but mostly music, movies and Bollywood. He's made many over the...
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The Perfect Proposal #1: Military Style!
September 25, 2007After scouring the web, we found a bunch of propsals that were... well... perfect! Here's the first one, and if you have a perfect proposal, send it in! We'd love to hear your stories!!!
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The Perfect Proposal #2: Let's Play Ball!
October 2, 2007Sometimes you go to baseball games to just watch the game, drink beer and eat hot dogs. Well, this guy had something else in mind.... and, lucky for him, he brought home much more than just a ticket stub and a baseball hat.... he had a fiance!
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The Perfect Proposal #3: A Proposal for the Ages
October 9, 2007Sometimes, when you ask for a surprise, you get a surprise. Ladies.... be careful what you ask for!.... Although in this case, it was quite a nice surprise!
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The Perfect Proposal #4: Proposal by Plane
October 16, 2007Next time you go to the beach, and a plane flies by....make sure you look - because whether or not YOU'RE the one that's getting proposed to, it still makes the perfect proposal for someone!
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The Perfect Proposal #5: A Knight In Shining Armor
October 23, 2007For some of us, our dream included a knight in shining armor. And for Jane, this actually came true... on her birthday....
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The Perfect Proposal #6: A Fairytale Proposal
October 30, 2007What do you get when you combine 1 month of planning, 2 weeks of rehearsals, 7 musicians, 3 dancers, 2 aerialists, 4 tumblers, 2 guards, 9 technicians, 4 camera people, and 1 guy and his girlfriend. Wow. Extravagant. Over the top. Amazing. Fabulous. Just watch this one.
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The Perfect Proposal #7: Back From Iraq
November 6, 2007If you thought getting back from Iraq safe and sound is a blessing on its own, throw in a ring and a wedding proposal. Here's how one woman handled it!
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Confession of the Day
September 24, 2007"I secretly wished FH's crazy, emotional train wreck ex girlfriend was there on our wedding day so I could see her cry" -
Bride Guide #9 - Susan Breslow on Destination Weddings
September 27, 2007Susan Breslow is an expert on destination weddings and the author of “Destination Weddings for Dummies.” If you always wanted to get married in The Big Apple, but never thought you could afford it, Susan gives her tips and insider information on how you can!
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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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Confession of the Day
September 28, 2007"For those brides that are complaining about their moms help in planning their weddings? be glad you have a mom to help you, mine passed away a few years ago and I wish everyday that she was here to help me. :*(" -
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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Confession of the Day
October 2, 2007"My dad's comment with regards to my wedding. "It's not about you!" Then who the hell is it about?" -
Confession of the Day
October 3, 2007"We didn't have sex for 4 weeks before our wedding so we could have a hot wedding night BUT after our wedding we couldn't wait and had sex in the limo on the way to the reception. It was hot and spontaneous and I liked having that little secret" -
Bride Guide #10 - Susan Breslow on Destination Weddings
October 4, 2007Susan Breslow is an expert on destination weddings and the author of “Destination Weddings for Dummies.” This week she shares insider tips from her years of experience about having the destination wedding that’s right for you.
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Confession of the Day
October 4, 2007"I just googled my future married name. Nope, no one on the most wanted list or anything like that. Just wanted to see if I would get confused with any crazies." -
Confession of the Day
October 5, 2007"Sometimes i'm afraid he's going to realize that i'm a b*tch and drop me....i really need to be nicer to him." -
Wedisode 11: Heather and Yaron
October 8, 2007On one of their first dates, Heather and Yaron visited the Mudder Museum, also known as the Museum of Medical Oddities! They knew they wanted to get married there, even then. Watch the events of the big day, as they celebrate their love in high class, Philly-in-Springtime, style.
Invitations: Rhubarb Design
Wedding dress: Bridal Garden New York
Hair and Makeup: Laurie Baldwin
Photography: Peter Doyle
Flowers:
Peony Peach Floral Events
158 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 964-0284
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Confession of the Day
October 8, 2007"I finally picked a theme/colors for my wedding. But my bridesmaids are going to HATE wearing pink. I kinda feel guilty for that." -
Heather and Yaron's Wedding Blog
October 8, 2007
News Flash…Planning a wedding takes a lot of work! I’m sure that most of you know this already. Well, it was news to Yaron and I. We live in Brooklyn but decided to get married in Philly. It’s where we lived while he was in business school and the place our relationship really solidified and where we fell in love.
I’ve decided to share the part of my wedding planning because I think it’s very important. If you decide to plan a destination wedding or a wedding in a city that you do not live in,... -
Bride Guide #11 - Viva Las Vegas!
October 11, 2007Susan Breslow is an expert on destination weddings and the author of “Destination Weddings for Dummies”. This week she shares inside tips from her years of experience on having a destination wedding in Las Vegas – high rollin’ style!
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Confession of the Day
October 11, 2007"Why did my mom have to die before she could meet the man I'm going to marry? She would love him, she would love the wedding we are having... planning my wedding without her in my life has been the lonliest thing I've ever done. " -
Conde Nast Bridal Media’s DREAM HOUSE
October 12, 2007Hey there!
If you're pre-engaged, engaged or newlywed, you won't want to miss out on this offer!!! Check it out --
NEW YORK, NY (September 12, 2007) – Condé Nast Bridal Media is proud to announce DREAM HOUSE— the first-ever, tour-able show house for pre-engaged, engaged and newlywed couples designed to provide inspiration for their entry into this new lifestage. The house will display the best-in-bridal, beauty, fashion, fitness, registry and home, plus host events with the editors of...
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Confession of the Day
October 12, 2007"My fiance's parents are divorced, and can't stand each other. He's afraid that they will be at each other's throats during the wedding. Can't they learn to behave like adults for just one day?" -
Lisa and Dave's fun NYC Wedding
October 15, 2007Have you ever heard of a groom eating a carrot at the altar? Find out why he does this at Lisa and Dave's spectacular and fun New York City wedding ceremony!
Dress: redesigned by Alex Teih
Band: Peter GrecoFlowers: Flowers of the World
Photography & Videography: J Michaels photography
Catering: Abigael's
Reception venue: Museum of Jewish Heritage
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Lisa and Dave's Wedding Blog
October 15, 2007
My bachelorette party consisted of many of my favorite things in life: friends, food, stories from the past, and a fancy hotel. The dinner component of my bachelorette party was phenomenal: friends told This Would Have been Your Life if Married ____ stories, the food was delicious, the company was spectacular, and I even got to wear a tiara. What more could a bride-to-be want?
However, what took place before the dinner part - well, that was unusual and memorable and I know I will be telling the... -
Wedding Themes!
October 16, 2007A great way to customize your wedding is to create a theme that has meaning to both you and your future husband.
For instance, if you met in Paris, why not have a Paris themed wedding with croissants at your cocktail hour and each table named for a different site? Some things to think about:
Where was your first date? If you went to a hookah bar, have a Middle Eastern wedding with cous cous and gold decor
What TV shows, movies, or music do you both like? If you love mob movies, go for a Bonnie...
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Confession of the Day
October 15, 2007"The venue could burn, flowers wilt, and no one show up, but if he thinks I look gorgeous, my day is made. MADE, I tell ya. " -
Confession of the Day
October 16, 2007"We love each other so much. He can't stop his great studies. I can't stop my starting career. We are in two different countries. We are running out of solutions." -
Confession of the Day
October 17, 2007"Sometimes my husband annoys me so much, I want to punch and kick him in his f**king face." -
Bride Guide #12 - Susan Breslow on Vegas Style!
October 18, 2007Susan Breslow is an expert on destination weddings and the author of “Destination Weddings for Dummies”. Did you know you could buy a wedding ring at Costco? This week she shares inside tips from her years of experience on having a destination wedding in the crazy city of Las Vegas!
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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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Megan and Greg Wedding Blog
October 22, 2007
Greg and I went to Hawaii (Kauai and Maui) for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time! It was absolute paradise - I recommend both island to honeymooners! In addition to listening to friends recommendations for places to visit, we talked to the locals - they told us about some amazing beaches and restaurants.
We live in NY and decided to stop in San Francisco on the way home to break up the flight. I had never been and Greg had been once, years ago. Other than buying the ferry tickets to...
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Confession of the Day
October 23, 2007"I can't wait to get my wedding photos even though I know I'll be unhappy about how fat I look. I'm much skinnier in my mind than I am in real life."
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Confession of the Day
October 25, 2007"The banner on my cell phone screen says "Property of the bride." Hey, I'm only going to be engaged once. "
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Confession of the Day
October 26, 2007"He tells me everyday how much he loves me, how important I am to him, how much I mean to him. And yet, I am constantly checking up on him by snooping his email and text messages, driving by his work, trying to catch him in lies. What in God’s name is wrong with me? I don’t WANT to find that he’s cheating on me or lying to me, but I am so damn afraid of it and I don’t want it to sneak up and bite me in the ass one day. Why can’t I trust him? I never tell anyone out loud, but I absolutely HATE this...
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Confession of the Day
October 29, 2007"I tell my fiance I have a really low libido thanks to my medications. I'm lying. I have a very high libido, but I always choose to masturbate by myself rather than sleep with him. He just doesn't turn me on, I don't think this engagement is going to last."
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Confession of the Day
October 30, 2007"My son threw up all over the carpet the other night. I left it there hoping the dog would eat it."
