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08/26/2010Your Rehearsal and Rehearsal DinnerMost couples schedule their rehearsal and rehearsal dinner for the day before the wedding.If all of your attendants can be in town by Thursday it is so much better to schedule your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner then -- This will give you Friday to have a SPA DAY, relax with family and get to bed early for the "BIG DAY"  07/19/2010Incorporating the past (Heirlooms)I am asked all of the time the best way to incorporate family heirlooms into the bride's attire.Broaches are great to pin on your bouquet stem wrapping - or any type of Jewelry can be incorporated in to the actual flowers themselves. This is really nice because they are visible and can be seen by your guests.One of my brides had her grandmothers pearls incorporated in with the flowers and around the stem wrap. It was beautiful!If you are not a sparkle girl --- you can take a piece of fabric from your mom's or grandmother's gown and have that wrapped around your flowers stems. Metals and other memoibilia that is special to you can be pinned inside of your dress somewhere. If your dress allows, you can pin it on the part of your dress that is closest to your heart!! (You will just have to pin it carefully as not to have the pin show through)!  06/24/2010FUN THEMEUNDER THE SEA --- Tables designed by Out of the Ordinary - Cake by Gourmet Goodies
 06/12/2010The Brighter The BetterSometimes I get my bridal magazines in the mail, flip through the pages and see "SAME OLD - SAME OLD"!!! I have been having a great time today with my new Brides New York Magazine! These dresses pictured are part of the "DESSY COLLECTION" -- ALFRED SUNG -- Pantone Wedding Colors. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! I am all over the black and chocolate brown weddings --- 2010 and 2011 weddings are all about bright colors amd artful flowers!!!! Coming from a person who's favorite color is SUN-KISSED ORANGE --- I am in "Seventh Heaven!"
 06/12/2010One Shoulder Strap Dresses While one shoulder strap dresses are becoming more and more popular --- they never were my favorite look until today when I saw this dress in Brides New York Magazine. I fell in love with its simplicity and elegance. I love the pockets and the rhinestone buckle belt. This dress is a Jasmine Couture. The fabric is "Ivory Matte Taffta"----- In Rochester this dress is available at Peggy's Bridal in Brighton and Bridal Belle in Henrietta.  05/16/2010TOASTING THE BRIDE AND GROOM America's favorite drink to toast the bride and groom is of course CHAMPAGNE! That is not true of other countries and cultures. Be a little different and let guests know your heritage by the drink you taste with.BEER: Austria, Australia, Belgium and GermanyWINE: Greece, Italy, Israel, Portugal, South AfricaVODKA: Finland, Poland, RussiaRUM: Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, VenezuelaWHISKEY: Ireland, Scotland, ThailandSAKE: Japan, KoreaTEQUILA: MexicoTo be Authentic, serve each type of alcohol the way it is in each country --- (a stein, a sake glass, shot glass - etc.)   05/15/2010VINTAGE INSPIRED BIRDCAGE VEILSI absolutely love the new vintage inspired veils. I especially love the ones with feathers ----everyone who know me well knows I AM ALL ABOUT THE FEATHERS!!!!! LOLthe new ones that will be available in the 2011 spring lines are really unique --- attached to "PILL BOX HATS" and "VELVET HEADBANDS"!!!The ones pictured here are by Unveiled Bridal Designs.
 05/15/2010CROWNING CEREMONY (Greek Orthodox)The crowning is a centerpiece of an Eastern Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony.
Garland wreaths are often fashioned into ornate crowns as a symbol of glory and honor. Crowns can also be made of orange blossoms, myrtle leaves or semiprecious stones and metals.
Threads of gold and crimson are sometimes used to represent the royalty of marriage.
A person of honor is chosen to present the couple with two crowns joined by a white ribbon symbolizing their union.  05/09/2010UNITY CEREMONIES (Greek Isles)Every wedding ceremony usually consists of some sort of "Unity Ceremony." The most common is the "Unity Candle" which is practiced in most Catholic and Christian ceremonies.Each culture and nationality has its own version of a unity ceremony. I have been privileged to work on several different ethnic weddings, and witnessed that cultures special symbol of unity!Lately, several of my clients have been asking me for different ideas for unique unity ceremonies. Over the next several days, I am going to post different types of unity ceremonies. You will see, even though some are so different, they all have a common thread!!HONEY WALNUT CEREMONY ( THE GREEK ISLES)This unique unity ceremony happens at the end of the wedding ceremony, not in the middle as most unity ceremonies do. The bride and groom offer to each other honey and walnuts out of a silver spoon. Honey symbolizes the sweetness of marriage. Walnuts are used because they naturally break into four pieces, symbolizing the bride and groom and their two families!  05/08/2010Marriage License
Marriage license guidelines and requirements are determined by each state and change from time to time. I always recommend that you call your local marriage bureau to get the most updated information.
· You and your fiancé must go to the marriage license bureau together. Register prior to 4:00 p.m. since most bureaus are closed after then. · Some states require you to get a blood test or medical exam. · If you are under 18 years of age your parents must accompany you with proper identification. (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport or military ID) · Applicants born outside of the USA may need to bring additional information and identification. · There is a license fee that varies from state to state, and some bureaus require cash only. New York State is $40.00. · For re-marriages bring divorce papers. · The marriage license is issued on the same day you apply and is not valid until 24 hours after it is issued. · The marriage license is only valid for 60 days.
NOTE: If your wedding is taking place in a different state than where you reside, you need to check with the local licensing bureau for the correct information for that area. REMEMBER THAT YOUR LICENSE NEEDS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE STATE WHERE YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED, NOT WHERE YOU RESIDE.  05/07/2010Your Take Home CakeMore and more bakeries are now offering their clients an "Anniversary Cake" on their first anniversary so they don't have to freeze the top of their cake. For anyone who has ever saved their wedding cake top, you know how awful it tastes after sitting in your freezer for a whole year! ha ha If you are a traditionalist, and really want to save your wedding cake top - try cutting your “take home” wedding cake into 12 slices before you freeze it and share a piece of wedding cake to celebrate your anniversary each month for your first year of marriage.  Cake designed by Gourmet Goodies of Victor 
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