Thursday, December 30, 2010
Book Moment: 1000 Best Wedding Bargains
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Forget The Gym
1. Eat first: eat a hard boiled egg before going to that holiday party. It'll curb your appetite by 25%.
2. Wear a ribbon around your waist. if it starts to get too tight...STOP and slow dow a bit.
3. Brown liquors have a higher sugar content, so avoid them.
4. Dancing burns 600 calories per hour.
(information adapted from BRIDES magazine January 2011 issue)
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Brides Magazine January 2011
It has a fabulous section about what to do during the first 30 days of Engagement!
Ill be focusing on some of these ideas in some of my blogs to come over the next few weeks, but its well worth purchasing and reading the entire article.
It starts on page 286! Happy reading!
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
DJ Options
1. Hire one - after taking recommendations and doing thorough research.
2. Have a friend play the part and use an itunes playlist.
If choosing the second option make sure you really trust that friend, and be sure you can rely on them to stick to your "must play" and "do not play" lists.
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
Stay tuned for great after Christmas deals from mark and lia sophia!
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Ways for Your Guests to Send You Off
1. Rice (just make sure it is bird safe)
2. Bubbles
3. Rice Crispies
4. Butterflies
5. Bird Seed
6. Fake Snow
7. Glitter or Sparkles
Just remember to choose things that are bird/animal friendly and biodegradable. And always make sure to check with the ceremony/reception site to see what they're rules are.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Dont Miss Out! January 2011 Lia Sophia Deals!
Remember... some items are also being discontinued and January is the last month to get those... so Hurry up... HOST A SHOW WITH ME TODAY!
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Deciding on a Date
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
For the Maid of Honor: The Toast to the Couple
Monday, December 13, 2010
The Ceremony Aisle
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
How to Save with Gems!
Friday, December 3, 2010
For the Mother of the Bride
It was given to me by one of my college roommates mom's as she was preparing for her daughters wedding...
The Dress
Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement - not even her parent's nasty divorce. Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would be the best dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!
A week letter, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new young wife had bought the exact same dress! Jennifer asked her to exchange it, but she refused. "Absolutely not! I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I'm wearing it," she replied.
Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, "Never mind sweetheart. I'll get another dress. After all it's your special day." A few days later, they went shopping and did find another gorgeous dress. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, "Aren't you going to return the other dress? You really don't have another occasion where you could wear it."
Her mother just smiled and replied, "Of course I do dear. I'm wearing it to he rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding."
Thursday, December 2, 2010
New Design!
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Quick and Easy Centerpieces!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Book Moment: Wedding Chic Maxims
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tidbit of the Day
Here's just a quick little tidbit for the day.
"Get a manicure the morning of your engagement party so your ring finger is ready for ogling over"
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Lia Sophia - SCS Craft Fair
Just a Few Days Left for 10% Off!
Guest Book Alternatives
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Website Update...!
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Main Task: DECIDE ON A DATE
Wedding Formality
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Black, Red and White Wedding Inspiration
Just checked this out from Hot Pink Brides! An awesome new trend!
You want Me to Spend $100 on a Dress for my Six Year Old?
Here's a few tips on how to find bargains for the flower girl's dress:
Bridal salons will hike the prices up on flower girl dresses, so a new trend is to shop for a party or first communion dress in white. Some may be a little too plain for your taste, but adding a bow is simple (and you can find those for around $5.00!) Who wants to pay $100+ for a dress for a 6 year old anyways?
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Be Nice to Your Bridesmaids
Yes, a bridesmaid's job is to stand by you on your big day... and do as you wish (within reason) but these few tips can help make the tension between bride and bridesmaid a little less intense. Choose a dress they can wear again... many bridesmaids wont mind spending $200+ on the dress if that's the case. Many brides are also following a new trend... to allow their bridesmaids to choose the style after they have chosen the color. A popular color is black - and all girls need a black dress!
Book Moment: PARENTS: The Bride's Diplomacy Guide
Monday, November 8, 2010
Is it time to upgrade your makeup bag???
Mascara - should be replaced about every three months
Foundation - should be replaced every year
Concealor - should be replaced every 12 to 18 months
Powder - should be replaced every 18 months
Blush and Bronzer - should be replaced every 18 months
Cream Blush - should be replaced every 12 to 18 months
Eye Shadows - should be replaced every 18 months
Pencil Eye Liners - should be replaced every 18 months
Liquid Eyeliner - should be replaced every 6 months
Lip Stick and Lip Gloss - should be replaced every year
Nail Polish - should be replaced every year
Sponges - should be replaced every month, and be washed after each use
Makeup Brushes - should be replaced every 5 years (if cleaned and properly taken care of)
Is it time you threw out some of your old makeup...
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
lia sophia - share the love of jewelry!
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Weds and More is E-X-P-A-N-D-I-N-G!
Monday, November 1, 2010
A Fab Shower Idea!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Dealing with Attendants
- • A competing engaged sister or friend
- • A resentful single bridesmaid
- • Bridesmaids fighting over groomsmen
- • What to do when the bridesmaids hate the groom
- • Dealing with late and irresponsible bridesmaids
- • When bridesmaids suggest their own desires for your wedding
- • Drunk party-animal bridal party members
- • Keeping the peace for the bachelor and bachelorette parties
Wedding Style Tips
- • Don’t have a sit down dinner (choose a cocktail party instead)
- • Consider a traveling cocktail party (see next blog post for more information on this idea)
- • Have just desserts and champagne
- • Have a brunch reception
- • Choose a casual beach party or a back yard BBQ (this would be for the laid-back bride)
- • Look into ethnic associations and cultural clubs
- • Have themed parties – and make non-bridal requests (shop party not wedding) – you’ll get much lower prices
- • All inclusive destination wedding
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Dealing With Problem Bridesmaids
In every wedding there's always one bridesmaid hat just doesn't seem to want to cooperate. Whether she's jealous or not here's a few tips on his to deal with her.
Know when to stop talking.
Try several times. The first attempt may not work.
Try to do as much of the planning aspects yourself - being careful who you ask to do things for you. Don't delegate or tell them they have to do something - many will resent you for that.
For more tips on this subject and other areas of being diplomatic as a bride, read The Brides Diplomacy Guide: Solutions To 150 of the Stickiest Dilemmas That Face A Bride-to-Be. By Sharon Naylor.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
What? I Have To Tip Them Too???
Wedding planner - 10-20% of the entire bill for her services
Officient - $75 - $100 as a donation
Ceremony site staff - $20-$30
Organist / ceremony musicians - $20-$50 depending on length
Site manager for reception - 15-20% of bill for reception
Valet - $1 per car
Waiters - $20-$30 each depending on quality of service
Bartenders - 15% of liquor bill
Coat check - $1 per coat
Limousine - 15-20% of transportation bill (be careful in this situation because many already add a generous tip into the bill)
Delivery worker - $10 if just a drop off, $20 if drop off and set up
Tent assemblers or rental agencies - $20 each
Entertainers - $25-$30 each
Beautician and Barber - 15-20% of bill
Clean up crew - $20 each
Babysitter - $30-$40 plus a gift (more if longer than 5 hours or if caring for several children)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Here's One for the Groom: The Proposal
Who says wedding blogs are for the bride only! If your planning asking the most important question of your life, here's a list of questions to ask yourself if your not quite sure how!
What are her interests?
What activities do you enjoy doing together?
Do you have any common hobbies?
Where/when was your first kiss?
Where/when did you first meet?
Where/when was your first date?
Your favorite song, movie, or place to eat?
Your romantic soot or a specific place you like to talk and bond?
What's her favorite music group?
Would you want your families involved or would you rather a more intimate affair?
Do you have a budget? Do you want it to be extravagant or more creative?
Any talents or skills you'd like to incorporate?
Is this a second marriage? Are there kids to be involved?
Have you talked about marriage?
Have you looked for rings together?
Are you living together?
Is there an anniversary you'd like to propose on? (First date, first kiss, other event)
Is this a long distance relationship?
Just some food for thought as you plan that big proposal!! Comment on what you chose to do?