Wedding Rings Go Geeky

post from Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on 05 June 2011 11:47:32 PM. © Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery

Geeks just have to be different so when it comes to wedding rings, too, though some prefer to stay traditional, there is a growing number of young geeks out there who want that stamp of geekiness on yet another tradition. So they look for new ideas on how to do them and how to make [...]

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Montreal Wedding Week

post from Principal Planner Talks on 05 June 2011 11:08:41 PM. © Principal Planner Talks

Hi Hi,
I was in and out of sleep all day today...with a little shopping in the middle (a bit of an after wedding tradition). This week has been a big one for us at Principal Planner. With 4 events (all leading up to Saturday's big wedding), starting with a rehearsal dinner at Bunanotte, a welcome cocktail at Restaurant L'autre Version, a rooftop cocktail at the Nelligan Hotel and the wedding itself at the Loft Hotel. Ummm... I'm tired just writing all that out. ouf!
I felt inspired to write a little post today about how it all went. The couple arrived from NYC on sunday with guests following suit as of Monday. From the welcome baskets to every detail leading us up to the main event, this couple did not cut any corners when it came to wowing their friends who flew out from all corners of the world.
Every event went without a single glitch and the main event was so incredibly amazing that I really can't get over it. I wanted to write everyone and formally thank all the vendors who were a part of making this all happen. My team, (girls.. you know who you are) never seizes to amaze me. We work for days at a time on each event and sometimes they are running around for up to 18 hours and they NEVER say a single thing. (seriously)
Anyways.. enough talk. A huge thank you to the LOFT hotel, Celebrations(rentals), Fleurs Des Jardins, Lorena Rossi (stationary + favours), The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (catering), Kostar (lighting), Paul Chacra's 1945 (band), Paul Chacra Entertainment (trio+dj), Sucré by Principal Planner (dessert table), Luisa Galuppo (cake), and Phototerra (photographer) for a night made for the books. Wow. Photo from our design mock up a few months back. taken by Monique Simone Photography
Can't wait to share pictures with you all of the actual day. This post feels like one of those Oscar speeches that never ends so let me now shut my mouth. Cue the wrap it up music! :)
Gnite All!A xo

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Moonshine Cocktails

post from Wedding Soiree on 05 June 2011 09:30:00 PM. © Wedding Soiree

There was a time when moonshine was illegal, but now you can purchase Junior Midnight moonshine. It is made in small "handcrafted batches made from corn in a copper still are triple-distilled before being placed into Mason jars and aged with cherries and strawberries for weeks." Ideas for special cocktails - mix strawberry moonshine with A&W Cream Soda, ginger ale or tonic for a "strawberry shortcake" cocktail or blend cherry Junior Midnight Moon with sweet tea.

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Feed me!!

post from atbcelebrations.com on 05 June 2011 09:08:05 PM. © atbcelebrations.com

ATTENTION Brides and Grooms!! Did you know that you need to feed the professionals working for you at your wedding? The the band (or DJ), photographer(s), the videographer (s)?? Did you read the clause in their contract that says a meal must be provided? If you saw it what did you think that meant?

The reason I ask is that I just saw a post on Facebook by one of ATB’s strategic partners about vendor meals. He worked 11 hours for his clients and all he got was a cold sandwich. While the bride is the one who ordered the food I’m going to point the finger at the venue for offering sandwiches as an option.

There are several venues here at the Jersey Shore that (a) only offer sandwiches to the vendors or (b) have the option of sandwiches instead a hot meal. Shame on them. The kitchen is already cooking for the guests and have ordered extra just in case some guests show who weren’t included in the count. The vendor meal count is given at the same time as the guest count so it’s not a surprise. The wait staff had their family meal prior to the event. Bet they didn’t have cold sandwiches.

All the Best has been fortunate to work at some very high end venues and with some of the best offsite caterers in NJ. All of them provide hot meals for the professionals. Several even provide the first five at no charge with the others charged on average $25.00 per person. Usually we eat what the guests eat at these venues with a wait staff person assigned to us for soft drinks. It’s a gesture that makes us all want to recommend the venues and caterers to future clients.

I’ve seen professionals who think they’re guests at the event they’re working and take plates stacked high with cocktail hour food. Personally, I think that’s rude. Drinking alcohol is the biggest no-no of all for a professional.

I also think it’s a little cheeky for a professional to put in their contract that they won’t eat chicken for their meal. Unless you’re a vegetarian you’ll eat what’s put in front of you and be happy you got fed. If the guests got chicken why are you too good to eat it?

If you’re a professional working an event for one of my clients I promise you a hot meal. I don’t know what it will be (we were served eggplant parmigiano the other night – a little burnt but edible) but I promise it won’t be sandwiches.

If you’re the bride and groom please be kind to your professionals and make sure they get a hot meal. It shouldn’t cost you too much and it will pay big dividends in the end. If your venue only offers sandwiches then insist that they provide a hot meal. You’ll be glad you did!!

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Ceremony Magazine: Los Angeles

post from CastleBride Couture on 05 June 2011 01:09:02 PM. © CastleBride Couture

With great excitement we share with you our feature in the Los Angeles edition of Ceremony Magazine. This layout even comes with a very chic VIDEO HERE by Taylor films.

This layout is called

Goddess:
Sirens of the Silver Screen

Photographed by Duke Photography

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A playful week on English Wedding

post from English Wedding Blog on 05 June 2011 01:00:18 PM. © English Wedding Blog

In case you’ve been enjoying the sunshine and missed a bit on the English Wedding blog this week, here’s a recap with all the blog posts of last week On Monday we saved you a little sunshine with a bluebell … Continue reading →

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San Diego Ceremony Magazine Feature

post from CastleBride Couture on 05 June 2011 12:10:57 PM. © CastleBride Couture

San Diego Ceremony Magazine photographed a fashion layout for the Feb 2011 issue featuring a number of stunning CastleBride Birdcage veils.

This layout "Mad about Mod" was photographed by Joseph Guidi.

(Above: CastleBride birdcage veil Britney is featured)
This veil is made from exquisite english netting and is accented with coque and hackle feathers which underlay a very large three petaled swarovski crystal flower. This veil is available in white only and comes mounted on a comb. This veil is worn like a vintage hat and has thin netting that carefully drapes across the eyes. This veil is Haute Couture.

Shown in the two images above is the CastleBride Ella veil. This ultra versatile birdacge veil looks good on all face shapes and lends itself to a number of dress silhouettes and hemlines. This veil is made from fine french netting and is accented with soft chenille dots. The center flower is made of hackle feathers and has a stunning swarovski crystal center flower. This veil is worn at an angle across the face with netting covering the eyes. This veil is featured in our Vintage Couture Collection.

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Magazine Feature: Ceremony magazine Orange County

Ceremony Magazine February 2011 Cover below:

This issue fashion story, as shot by Studio EMP highlights the timeless beauty of wedding fashion across the century. For the 1950s era, the CastleBride birdcage veil Ella was showcased.
Made with french netting and chenille accent dots, this veil features a cross face design and a lovely coque feather flower with shimmering swarovski crystal center. This veil (below) is available in both white and ivory and comes mounted on a comb.

Gown featured: Sassi Holford from The White Flower Bridal Boutique.
jewelry: Justine M Couture

This page features the lovely quote from Audrey Hepburn

"The part, I think, has helped me appreciate the present, and I dont want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future"

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Three Village Inn Wedding Photographers in Long
Island | Stonybrook Wedding Photographers

post from New York & Long Island Wedding Photographers | Wedding Photographers New York & Long Island on 05 June 2011 11:04:00 AM. © New York & Long Island Wedding Photographers | Wedding Photographers New York & Long Island

The Three Village Inn located in Stony Brook is like a scene out of Currier & Ives. It’s quaint, charming, and has a New England feel to it. If you’ve ever seen it at Christmastime you’d swear you’re in another place. Maybe even another time. [...]

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Featured Wedding ~ Tran and Eric

Have a look at some of the pictures I took of a wedding I worked on last weekend. Congratulations Tran and Eric!

www.vlmakeup.comvm@vickimillar.com416 953 5737

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