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Why “Day Of Coordinator” is More Than Just the Day Of…

This is a great article that really depicts the life of a Day of Coordinator. Thanks Wedding Aces! Click on the Title to read the article in full!

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 Movie Inspirational Wedding Ideas

Check out "UP"  and  "Alice in Wonderland"

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Alternatives to Throwing Rice at Your Wedding

BUBBLES

BUTTERFLIES

BALLOONS

SPARKLERS

Candy Buffets-WE love doing these

Creative & Inexpensive Centerpieces

For Wine Lovers: Have wine bottles do double duty by covering existing labels with large, graphic numbers. Guests can drink to your good fortune--& your good taste!

Citrus Arrangement: Tie taffeta ribbons secured with pins around ripe lemons & grapefruits & pile them into a beautiful glass compote. Coordinate them with your menu for a colorful and bright arrangement!

Cup of Tea: Flowers fade but beautiful china is forever! Collect teacups & saucers at flea markets, or for a sweeter touch borrow from family members. Stack & secure with museum wax, place votive in the cups & embellish with a rose or two. Cheers to an elegant & super inexpensive centerpiece!

Ripe Fruit Centerpiece: Let fresh tomatoes from your local farmers markets double as centerpieces & wedding favors. Display in cute baskets & tag with each guest or family name. Enjoy!

Tapered Candles: In lieu of floral arrangements, create a centerpiece of sleek tapers in a variety of shapely glass candlesticks. Find unique, inexpensive styles at your local home decor stores.

Visit Martha Stewart Weddings at http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/ for more centerpiece ideas.

                                                                                                                     

HOW TO INVITE THE PRESIDENT to your wedding

Here's how to address your invitation to some interesting guests for your wedding. Once you hear back from them, display their responses on your sign in table.

The Honorable Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama

The White House
Greetings Office Rm. 39
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20500

Wedding invitations to the President can also be faxed to: (202) 395-1232

Invitation Tip: The White House greetings office handles as many wedding invitation requests as they can. Send your wedding invitation at least six weeks in advance. Be sure to include your old and new mailing address in case the RSVP comes later.


Mickey and Minnie Mouse
The Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, California 91521

[for CA residents]

The Governor & Mrs. Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, California 95814

[for Catholics]

Pope Benedictus XVI
Prefettura della Casa Pontifica
00210 Citta del Vaticano, Italia

[for Brits -- you won't get anything back unless you are a British citizen]

The Secretary to Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace
London, England SW1A 1AA

A "WOW" Cake

Wedding Transportation: 10 Great Wedding Transportation Tips

1. Don't limit yourself.


Okay, let's say you're the traditional types who just can't bear the thought of speeding off in anything that doesn't come with a mini-bar -- your local limousine service has the souped-up options to roll away in that you're looking for. Test-drive everything from the classic white Rolls-Royce (seats 2) to the stretch SUV (seats 22) to the super-luxe limo-bus (seats dozens). And while we're breaking the rules, who says your getaway vehicle has to be white? A shiny, black limo offers the high-society, I'm-with-the-President look.

2. Go all the way.

Many transportation companies offer more than just the wheels and will pull out all the royal stops for you and your groom, what they call the "wedding package." Often you can find the "red-carpet treatment" where the driver literally rolls out a red carpet (that's right!) to the door. You can also request that your favorite romantic comedy or your make-out CD be cued up in the car's entertainment center. And many companies will stock the vehicle with chilled champagne and caviar. But just when you think you've hit the ceiling of ultimate luxury, you can ask for one more thing...the horn that toots "Here Comes the Bride." Now that's class.

3. Keep an open mind.

Where in the bridal rulebook does it say that you have to leave your reception in a limo? (How many times do we have to tell you to throw that old book away?) We can think of scads of other options that'll zip you off in style. You can go for something with personality -- a VW Microbus (think Haight-Ashbury and free love, baby!); a Harley-Davidson with sidecar (straddling anything in a gown is just plain tacky); or an old-school trolley (it's not just a San Francisco treat). Or slip into something a little more Beverly Hills -- a cherry-red Lamborghini, a jet-black Camaro SS, or a silver BMW Z3 roadster.

4. Save in sneaky ways.

The great thing about wedding-day transportation is that it's the part of planning where you can save the most, and still ride in ultra-posh style. For example, think about a one-trip wonder. If you're making a grand entrance, rent a vehicle for the arrival (and drive your own wheels home). On a similar note, if you're going to take off with the whole party watching, best to get a fancy mobile for the farewell. Pinch pennies by signing up for an hourly rate, rather than an entire evening. That way, you'll pay for the car and driver combo only when it's being used -- and not when it's sitting idly in the parking lot of the reception.

5. Know the owner.

Although it might not seem like a big deal, it's a good idea to know who actually owns the vehicle you're renting. If the transportation company you're dealing with doesn't have the car you're looking for, they'll often "borrow" a car from another vendor (and basically pay them a rental fee). Here's where it gets sticky -- since you're one more middleman away from the wedding car of your dreams, you leave the door open for lateness or, even worse, a no-show. If you have your heart set on a particular car, you'll be better off finding a vendor that actually owns the one you've got in mind.

6. Express yourself.

You needn't feel limited to automobiles -- period. For example, a horse-drawn carriage has become the option of those brides looking for an all-out Cinderella experience (a bit much, we think, but to each her own). We're talking about a little self-propelled action: with one of you sporting "Just" and the other "Married" signs on your backs, hop into a pair of in-line skates or onto a scooter, or peddle away on a bicycle built for two.

7. Add variety.

Why be a one-car couple? In just one wedding day, you've got so many chances to get folks (and yourself) all revved up. If you can't decide between the stretch Hummer and little green Beetle, choose one for the way to the wedding and one for the way home. Don't think that you have to get the same type of car for everyone in the wedding party -- maybe indulge your attendants in some 4-wheel-drive action, but have Mom and Dad roll up in a sweet midnight-blue Porche. Show off more than just one set of hot wheels.

8. Spread the wealth.

While you're maxing and relaxing in all-out style, let your guests in on some of the transportation fun. A luxury bus (seats 50-75) has become a popular -- not to mention a super-safe -- way to transport family and friends (no drinking-and-driving worries, no guests lost between the ceremony and reception). And what's a wedding vehicle without a sign? Equip your party bus with an announcement along both sides: "We just watched Jen & Andy tie the knot!"

9. Get a contract.

We never tire of saying it: Don't even think about hiring your transportation vendor without getting everything in writing. And we mean everything: arrival time (pad an extra 20 minutes for safety's sake); reception departure time; addresses to and from where you're going; the size, color, and model of the car (with the license-plate number if you've chosen something specific); the name of the driver you want; gratuity; plus any special requests that you have. You'll have peace of mind -- and a piece of paper -- to ensure it all goes smoothly.

10. Stock the car.

When the party is over the real party will just begin, so make sure you've got the supplies. Enlist a bridesmaid to pack up a small after-the-festivities package for the two of you to indulge in as you make your getaway. Include something to eat because -- trust us -- you'll be hungry (the more protein, the more energy you'll have for after-hours activities); something to drink (water, soda); a comfy blanket (for snuggling); and something protective to slip on. Ahem...we were talking about slippers.
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REGISTERING FOR WEDDING GIFTS

Are you registering for gifts for your wedding? Is so, below are some helpful tips that might make the task a little easier:

• Many stores are beginning to offer a registry service, as the days of one traditional store are becoming less popular
• Make an extensive list of what it is you really need and want
• Don’t be afraid to register at more than one store, this practice is perfectly acceptable and it helps ensure that your gifts are well suited to you
• Do something different that fits your personality and lifestyle; many galleries, artisans and specialty boutiques offer registries for unique handmade gifts
• Choose items in a variety of prices to make gifts accessible for all budgets
• You should choose more gifts than guests to allow for more choice
• Inquire how long your registry will be available as many guests like to choose holiday and anniversary gifts from a couples registry all through their first year of marriage
• Think outside of the box: you can register with your favorite cause or charity in lieu of gifts

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Sweet and Sexy Garters

Choosing a gorgeous garter to wear on your wedding day is a sweet, sexy and sentimental tradition that brides have been delighting in for hundreds of years, and these embellished couture garters from UK designer Florrie Mitton make the experience even more fun! We love all the shapes, fabrics and delicate decorative touches that make each piece unique and can imagine that any of them would make a woman feel even more beautiful and honored on her wedding day. Check them out! And don't forget to personalize your garter to something that is shared between you and your fiance. You can always get a second garter to place just under your's and your groom can use that as the "toss garter" and you keep the customed made one for you two! 

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Father and Bride First Dance Songs

With Father's Day right around the corner, we thought we would share some great Father/Daughter first dance songs:


•And Then They Do (Trace Adkins)

•I'll Remember (Madonna)

•Daddy, Let's Dance (Jamie Tate)

•Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)

•Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle)

•Daddy's Girl (Red Sovine)

•In My Life (The Beatles)

•Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)

•Dance With My Father (Luther Vandross)

•There You'll Be (Faith Hill)

•Father and Daughter (Paul Simon (Wild Thornberry's Soundtrack))

•Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel)

•Unforgettable (Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole)

•Child of Mine (Carole King)

•Through the Years (Kenny Rogers)

•Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John)

•Daddy's Hands (Holly Dunn)

•You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban)