Entries from December 2007 ↓
December 20th, 2007 — Blogosphere
Welcome to another edition of the Top 5 Wedding Blog Posts of the Week! Sorry I didn’t have time to put one together last week. And, I’m sorry in advance for not doing them for the next two weeks. I’ll be on vacation and will try to post on occasion.
So here we go…
1. If you’ve been following my blog you know that I’m a big believer in working on your relationship is much more important than planning the details of your ceremony and reception. So, you now know why I picked Grill’em Before your Wed’em. Check it out at Manolo Brides!
2. Into DIY well you will certainly get your fill if you checkout the talented entries over at Style me Pretty! Abby is running a DIY contest and there’s a lot of great ideas to be had! Checkout Style Me Pretty.
3. I love eventethos! They don’t blog very often, but when they do they usually make my Top 5. This is a fairly simple topic but one that you may be wondering about if you are planning a holiday party. Do I use paper or cloth napkins? For your answer, checkout “Q&A – Paper vs. Cloth Napkins?”
4. Once again Blue Orchid made the list for the first time, I put the same blog series on the list twice! Liene’s Thirty Days to Plan a Wedding list is still going and there’s lots of good info still coming. Just in case you missed the last time I told you about this, checkout Blue Orchid Designs!
5. And finally, something a little different. Weddingbee has been doing something new called Weddingbee TV! You get to chat with the bees while they are live on webcam. I chatted with Mrs. Bee about a month ago when she was testing it out. The whole concept is strangely entertaining. So checkout Weddingbee TV! You can even watch archive broadcasts!
Well, that’s it for this week. I’ll be checking in a several times over the next two weeks. But, in the mean time have a great Christmas and New Years!
Rhonda
December 18th, 2007 — Wedding Ideas
Don’t worry you are not alone. You may have heard that the #1 fear of most people is public speaking while fear of death is #5!
Here are five tips to help you out with your wedding speech:
1. Don’t drink too much! You may think this will help calm the nerves. Which it may, but maybe a little too much. Most likely this will result in a more embarrassing situation for you and the bride and groom. Then you will wake up in the morning feeling like an idiot!
2. Don’t read your wedding speech word for word. This looks stiff and impersonal. See the next tip for more!
3. Don’t try to memorize your wedding speech word for word. This will put a lot of pressure on you. If you mess up one word it can throw the rest of your speech off. Try jotting down an outline and being a little spontaneous. It will come off much better with the audience.
4. Try to mingle with the crowd a little. Meet people you don’t know yet. This may make you feel a little more comfortable with your audience.
5. Be confident that what you are going to say sounds good! Practice. Try your wedding speech out on a loved one.
Not feeling too inspired? There are free websites that can get you started with things to say like ChargeYourGlasses.com. They give you some unique phrases to include throughout your speech.
Good luck!
Rhonda
December 17th, 2007 — Destination Wedding, Unique Ideas
I had the unique experience this last Thanksgiving to have dinner on the Queen Mary. This was really something different and pretty interesting. The Queen Mary was built during the 1930’s as one of the most luxurious cruise ships of the time. It kind of reminded me of the Titantic but is actually bigger than the Titantic. The Queen Mary was used for troop transport during World War II and served as a cruise ship through the 1960s. Currently the Queen Mary is permanently docked in Long Beach, Ca.
So why should you care? As a wedding blogger, I’m always on the job! First thing I noticed on the Queen Mary was the wedding chapel. I also noticed the great food and the beautiful, history filled art deco salons available for receptions. Not to mention the beautiful views from pretty much every where including the Sun Deck, which is also available for wedding ceremonies. Plus, the 365 staterooms on the Queen Mary where you and all your guests can stay.
So, if you are looking for a unique and memorable wedding location checkout the Queen Mary! It can be a very nostalgic destination wedding location!
Rhonda
December 13th, 2007 — Uncategorized
Sorry everybody. I’ve been real busy and haven’t had time to put together a top 5 wedding blog post this week.
But I got some info to pass on from the folks at Martha Stewart Living. It’s a sneak peak into the Winter 2008 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings due on newstands on December 24th.
Here’s some of the things you will find…
“For the first time, we have a real couple ‘walking down the aisle’ on our cover — Jessica and Cody from the Today Throws a Martha Stewart Wedding series. We are excited to share all of the incredible details in this issue plus even more on the Bride’s Guide blog.”
– Darcy Miller, Editorial Director
Visit us at www.marthastewart.com/weddings and read “The Bride’s Guide” blog (http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/weddings/) for even more ideas.
On newsstands December 24. Highlights include:
How to Throw a Green Wedding
Eight steps you can follow to throw an eco-savvy wedding, including a list of the best green resources online (p. 202)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
The cover feature showcases Jessica Mapel’s marriage to Cody Helgeson as seen on the “Today Throws a Martha Stewart Wedding” series on NBC, including never-before-seen details of the wedding and reception (p. 290).
Regional Favors
What better wedding favor to give your guests than a tasty treat from your corner of the world? Customize labels with personal messages or repackage treats in unique ways (p. 338).
PLUS!
Check out the new book Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes by Martha Stewart with master baker Wendy Kromer – filled with more than 100 inspiring cake ideas. Available at bookstores and online December 26.
See you next week!
Rhonda
December 12th, 2007 — Event Design
Trying to figure out how to make your place settings look great? Well, here’s a bunch of examples to get those creative juices flowing. These photos all came from Artfool. Want more info? Checkout Replacements, Ltd. they have diagrams of proper table setting layout and checkout their Knowledge Base for more information than you’ll know what to do with!
Have fun!
Rhonda
December 11th, 2007 — Wedding Invitations
Did you wait until the last minute? Well, you still have until Friday, December 14th, to order personalized holiday cards and get them by December 21st. You can even order personalized eco-friendly holiday cards too, just like this unique card from Cast Paper Art! To see the full selection, click here!
December 9th, 2007 — Wedding Dresses
Alfred Angelo unveiled their 2008 line of bridesmaid dresses a couple of weeks ago. They are presenting them as the bridesmaid dresses that you will wear again and again! The line is called the Knit Collection and I must say they look pretty nice! They definitely can be worn again and again which is always a nice selling point when you ask your bridesmaids to fork out a large sum of money for their bridesmaid dresses. The other thing I like is that you can mix and match all within the same color scheme. I’m a big fan of allowing bridesmaids to pick their own dress to fit their taste and body style. As long as it is within your overall style and color scheme, just like in the picture above. The Knit Collection won’t be available in stores until February 2008 but you can get a preview at their website, checkout Alfred Angelo!
December 6th, 2007 — Blogosphere
Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s edition of the Top-5 Wedding Blog Posts of the Week! There were a lot of great posts this week. Hope you like them. And, as always let me know what you think and if you came across any other blogs that need recognition.
1 . First off, this one is actually an amazing series of posts over at Blue Orchid. As a blogger, I know how difficult it is to come up with consistent flow of ideas. Liene never fails to produce great material. Her “Over a Cup of Coffee” series was great and now she has another great series call “30 Days to Plan a Wedding.” Over the month of December she is cover “all the major points that go into planning a wedding.” Check it out over at Blue Orchid Designs!
2. Melissa over at Masterpiece Weddings had a some great guest bloggers recently. She topped it off this week with Jenn, the famous Hostess With The Mostess! Jenn had a great post covering everything you need to know about putting on Winter Themed Bridal Party. This post is packed with great ideas! Check out Winter Themed Bridal Party Ideas!
3. Want to be different? Tired of those old traditions? Well AisleDash has some ideas for you. Check out the post “Be a bit different - add personal touches to your wedding ceremony” Let us know what your think! Are you doing anything non-standard?
4. Speaking of non-standard, there are many options other than the standard head table with the couple and the wedding party. There’s the sweetheart table and many other seating options. Welcome back the Wedding Fairy to the Don’t Be that Bride blog after taking a few months off. Checkout Seating Slip Ups Redux: Thoughts from the Wedding Fairy to see a great discussion on seating options!
5. Oh that controversial decision, should we allow kids at our wedding? If you’re on the fence check out the post at wedlog entitled “cute kids.” If the kids that would come to your wedding are as cute as these kids are then I say go for it!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Rhonda
December 5th, 2007 — Unique Ideas, Wedding Ideas
Are you and your fiancé a “bold, adventurous duo?” More importantly, do you want a free wedding? And, do you want a free 2009 Dodge Journey? Well I’m sure most of you can easily answer 2 of these 3 questions with a resounding yes!So here’s the details…
Dodge has announced a new contest call “The Journey of a Lifetime”
Here’s what you win:
A free wedding that will be held at the Chicago Auto Show on Valentines Day 2008. (This is where the bold and adventurous part comes in)
Free wedding dress
Free reception including, cake, flowers, and more for 100 guests
Free music from a Journey cover band.
Here’s what you have to do:
Couples can register online at http://www.DodgeJourneyOfALifetime.com for a
chance to be married at the Chicago Auto Show. Residents from Illinois,
Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky can
register online, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 12:01 a.m. (ET) until
Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. (ET). To enter, potential contestants will be
asked to answer the question, “Why should Dodge select you to start your
‘Journey’ of a lifetime together at the Chicago Auto Show on Valentine’s
Day, February 14, 2008?” and submit a photo of themselves as a couple. All
participants must be 18 years or older and hold a valid driver’s license at
the time of entry.
The finalist couples will be announced during the week of Jan. 21. The
winning couple will be selected that week and married on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Good Luck!
Rhonda
December 4th, 2007 — Unique Ideas
Brides.com just came out with it’s “New Holiday Hot List” of over 20 gifts for future brides and grooms. Since December is the most popular month for engagements, Brides.com has put together a list of gifts “from travel accessories to household items to sophisticated home décor items” for every type of couple.
Here’s a sampling from their press release…
5 GIFT IDEAS FOR THE NEW BRIDE-TO-BE
Travel Companion: Say no to itchy airplane blankets and take the chill
off with White + Warren’s luxury travel trio, $495. This 100-percent
cashmere set includes a blanket that doubles as a chic wrap, woven eye mask
and suede-soled slippers all packed together in a silk sack, which is sure
to keep the newlyweds cozy whether they’re on their way to Aspen or Aruba.
Pucker Up: She can accessorize her new diamond ring with Lancome’s
Precious Carat Lip Gloss Jewel, $40. Tucked into a diamond-shaped compact
made of Swarovski crystals, the transparent lip gloss will bring as much
sparkle to her lips as that rock she’s sporting on her finger.
Listen Fashionably: She can take her music on the go and outfit it too
with this MP3 case complete with speakers, $95. It’s perfect for filling
the house with tunes for the holidays or playing her favorite jams on the
big day. The case, offered in bronze or gold leather, also includes
battery-operated speakers and a mesh pocket for headphones. Rock on!
Gorgeous Gaming: Don’t let him have all the fun! Forget Halo 3 and let
her try out Beautiful Katamari, $40, for the Xbox 360. In the fourth
installment of the Katamari series, colorful animated graphics and a
girl-friendly storyline have made this talked about pastime the perfect
first installment for a video-game library.
Dynamic Duo: The trend is to go bold in gold this winter with 14K
gold-plated wrist cuffs by Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. She can show off
her love of color with the amethyst, green and blue multi-stone style
($150), or make a solo statement with one oversize ruby ($250),
866-921-2686 to special order. Now that’s the type of royal treatment we’re
talking about!
5 GIFT IDEAS FOR THE NEW GROOM-TO-BE
Time for Style: Sleek simplicity and sophisticated style combine with
an irresistible design in Kikkerland’s Block Clock, $175. The clock was
originally crafted by Japanese designer Kouji Iwasaki, who was rewarded for
his work at the Asahikawa International Furniture Design Fair in 2002. Its
modern, masculine style is the perfect gift for a new home.
Scent that makes Sense: Assure him that he’s the one with the Vera Wang
Perfect Partner gift set, $70. The eau de toilette spray and aftershave
splash, featuring a seductively fresh blend of leather, nutmeg, sandalwood
and tobacco, will keep him smelling irresistible all night. Whether he
saves it for the big day or wears it right away, this one’s a keeper –
just like him!
Sleek Slide Show: Keep your engagement photos rolling all day long with
the Pure eMotion 7-inch Digital Photo Frame, $80. The sleek, lightweight
design plays photos straight from your camera’s memory card. Collect
pictures that tell the story of romance and have it on display for guests
to view at their wedding.
Drink Responsibly: He can stay hydrated in the most responsible way
with a SIGG water bottle, $20. These reusable, 100-percent recyclable
bottles include a water-based lining with a nontoxic coating that is baked
into the interior walls and remains flexible and crack resistant for the
life of the bottle. Available in a variety of designs and colors, this
easy-to-clean one-liter Lifestyle Red Alert bottle will be his best man
when he starts hitting the gym in preparation for the big day.
The Coolest Way to Say Cheese: Have him put a punk twist on your
holiday pictures with the Lomography and White Stripes Diana + “Meg”
edition camera package, $180. Both practical and pretty to look at, in the
band’s classic black, white and red colors, the set includes the “Nobody
Knows How to Talk to Children” edition Lomography Ringflash, a custom
peppermint mask filter and a Diana Vignettes hardcover book.
The picture above is a cute travel notebook set, one of my favorites from their suggestions. They suggest you use it to keep notes to organize your wedding plans or honeymoon ideas.
Checkout Brides.com for more gift ideas.
What kind of gifts do you hope to get? Do you want things to help or related to your wedding?
See you tomorrow!
Rhonda
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