Welcome to my blog!! I will be posting lots of information and pictures to help you plan your wedding!!! (Click on the pictures to see a larger view).
Now.........A little about me........I was born and raised in Rochester, and love living here (Except for the weather!).
Some of my favorite things are the ocean, bright colors and ANIMALS...I have 4 cats and long hair miniature dachshund .....LOUIE!!!!!
I live in W. Irondequoit with my husband Steve. We live on the Lake...the next bestt hing to the ocean!!!
We have a daughter, Stella, a son in law, Eric and 3 beautiful grandsons, Ryan (17), Joel (15) and Matt (11).
My husband Steve and I in the Caribbean. We love the Caribbean and try to go at least twice a year...
My Three Grandsons...(from Left) Joel 15, Matt 13 and Ryan 17
Louie.....my Baby!
Wedding Diva's Blog
07/19/2010
Incorporating 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)!
Sometimes 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!"
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.
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.)
I 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.
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.
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!
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.
More 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.
Be sure to consider postage costs when you are choosing your invitations. Some larger styles, or unusual shape styles will require higher postage. Also to over last minute additions to your guest list, order 10% more invitations than you this you may need and 25% more envelops, in case you or your calligrapher make a mistake in the addressing.
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Angela Hall, Owner Out of the Ordinary Special Events
America's favorite drink to toast the bride and groom is of course CHAMPAGNE! That is not true of other countries and cultures. 
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