Calling All {Brides}...

STEP 2 : Of The Contest !!! *

Two easy things to do:
{to be one of two WINNERS of this Fabulous gift-filled Spa-Experience Tote and/or a $50.00 SPA Gift Card}

1: Click the 'FOLLOW' button on the sidebar {to the right}. {never miss a contest or Give Away & you can stay on top of the latest wedding trends!]

2: Click the 'Become A Facebook Fan' button on the sidebar {to the right}.


That's it ! You are done with STEP 2.

IT'S THAT EASY!

Onto STEP 3 {that's the last step!} Click Here and your home free!

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In order to qualify to win these amazing gifts, you must complete all 3 steps.

Paper {Crowns}....

{photos via::special thanx}

In some area of the world brides are designing winter weather themed weddings. And in other areas, the sun continues to shine casting shadows that promise warm, sizzling weather meant especially for outdoor wedding fete'.

For those who are lucky enough to live in near desert-like warmth, these exquisitely crafted toppers are the perfect solution to worry-free hair.
Too heavy for heat? Not even.... they're crafted from paper.

{HAPPY}

BLOGVERSARY TO {US}!!

Pearls 2nd YEAR AND STILL GOING STRONG!!

{LUV-LY} Appetizers

The perfect solution for gatherings that require smaller portioned food is to serve appetizers. Appetizers tastefully stimulate the palette, while happily bringing your guests to a state satiety.

A mid-afternoon reception, a bachlorette 'tea' party or an early morning breakfast for those much appreciated out of town guests. Instead of an entree' of heavy cuisine, satisfy your guests with a 'mini' meal of appetizers.

Try these delicious samples. Want the recipe? Click on the picture and get started with these palette pleasers.

Sauteed Julienned Vegetables

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Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

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Vanilla and Ginger-Flavored Cherries on a Tartine

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Millefeuilles de tomates

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REAL WEDDING... {RETRO} STYLE

Yuli Hsu and Keith Fisher

The Couple, posing for pictures. The beauty of the Delaware River serves as a serene backdrop.

The Bride and Groom with there retro-chic bridal party. {I just love well thought out themed weddings.} Don't you?

“Our friend is in an old-time roots band—it’s him, a husband and wife, and their three children—that plays folky swing music on the ukulele, accordion, steel guitar... We had them play during the ceremony (our recessional was the Beatles’ ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’), cocktail hour, and dinner. We also had a D.J. spin everything from sixties funk to New Wave.” -Yuli & Keith

Does your guestlist include children? Why not take your lead from Yuli & Keith and make a bonfire for them? Add s'mores and you have one great time for the kids. Don't worry, the adults are not to be left out. Once the kids are put to bed, re-light the fire, get out the marshmellows and add beer... Now that's one AFTER PARTY!

Not into the traditional cake cutting? Pastries such as cupcakes make a nice statement about when things were easier...retro

They named their tables after old romantic films—table numbers were mini-movie posters that the couple found online. Photoshop helped them transform the escort cards to look like 1930s ticket stubs that were cleverly displayed inside an antique creamery crate.

{Photo: Robert Sukrachand::special thanx}

Follow Me as I {Guest} Blog...

I have been asked to Guest Blog on the amazing wedding blog, OPULENT CREATIONS EVENT. The incredibly talented Onida Haskett Cruz sent out a call for guest bloggers and, shortly after submitting my desire to be a contributor, I received the "greenlight" to begin posting.

My main objective is to contribute valuable blog content to her loyal followers and to perhaps find some new friends in them, as well.
So without further ado, follow me to my first post on this wonderfully informative site!

Happy 56th {Anniversary} Jackie & John

John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married in Newport, Rhode Island on September 12th, 1953--exactly 56 years ago today. Though they were only a couple for ten years before JFK's 1963 assassination, their union is legendary. Here are photos from their time together


{photos via huffingtonpost::special thanx}

FILL IN THE BLANK...

How deep is your LOVE?

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If Love is never having to say that you're sorry, then, how deep is the love for 'The Love of Your Life'?

"I LOVE YOU MORE THAN________".

How do you fill in the blank? E-mail or post a comment and if you don't mind, I'll share your answer in a future blog post. Send in a favorite picture of you and your Love and that will be posted too!

Nine Nine O Nine...

Nine lucky couples said "I do" today at a local 99 Cents Only store, giving them the quirky wedding date of September 9, 2009 or 09/09/09.

The couples were among 2,999 applicants hoping to score a 99-cent wedding as part of a promotion for the store.With nine family members and friends on-hand, the nine couples exchanged vows near check out #9 in the store, located at 5270 Sunset Boulevard.They were then sent off in a limousine with $99.99 in cash to celebrate at an undisclosed "famous romantic Los Angeles" spot.The brides won wedding gowns made out of T-shirts, table cloths and other items sold at 99 Cent stores. They also had the option of wearing their own gown.

In Las Vegas, wedding officials are preparing for the busiest day of the year.Nine couples are scheduled to marry at the Madame Tussauds wax museum on the Las Vegas Strip at 9:09 a.m., while 99 more are waiting until 9:09 p.m. for a shared ceremony in the observation deck at the Stratosphere Tower. Each paid $99 for their wedding package.


Still, officials don't think 09-09-09 will be as lucrative as July 7 two years ago or Aug. 8 last year. {photo & story via ktla.com & momlogic}

GOT {BESTMAN}...?

...We've Got A Speech...

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Event Planner :: Michelle Lynn Buckley

.... MINT JULEP SOCIAL EVENTS

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While on my usual blog stroll today, I wandered onto this amazingly chic & vintage inspired site.  This California-based  company is ,owned by event designer Michelle Lynn Buckley, who is described as having a flair for historical periods and a 'vast knowledge of etiquette'.  Mint Julep Social Events works have been featured in numerous publication and television programs and the Company's delights have been showcased in several upscale & exclusive venues.  With four planning packages, they are certain to be able to work their magic for any of their exclusive clientele.

The Hostesses of MJSE complete an 'innovative system of training and planning' that is just as unique to this company as their creative owner.   With a willingness to travel & with offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills & Orange County,   platinum Brides will find ease in connecting with this chic & modern planning company.

{Marriage} is....

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