Check out a few of my Fave Michelle Obama Looks!
Simply Classy!
No matter if you choose to Ba-Rock the Vote or Vote for McCain....Please just exercise your right to vote! This is a very important year of change!
I have been a fan of their work since last January when I met the DIP team at the January Bridal Show here in Nashville. I love all types of paper products, so it truly was Love at First Sight!
Like Deja Vu....I ran into Donette at Sunday's Bridal show and she shared with me their newest FAB creation....The Bridal Countdown Calendar! This great calendar starts with a monthly countdown of "to-do's" and goes all the way down to the day of the wedding & actually days after the wedding!!! Simply Ingenius!!!
Since this is the debut for this great countdown calendar, you can purchase them on their website for only $13 & shipping is FREE!!! Even better!!!Take a look at at the awesome calendar!!!!
I can't wait to share this great find with some of my upcoming brides!!! Check out Designs in Paper for all your custom stationery, calendars & confetti needs!!!
Keep the calls, emails & comments coming but also share the information with other wedding vendors in your area!!!
Have a Opulent Day!!!
The Eye Envy Smoky Eye Kit is my latest find that brides will go wild about! Now it my make your make up artist for your wedding day a little upset, but this truly is a wonderful find!!
EyeEnvy - Smokey Kit What it is:Revolutionary new one-size-fits-all mineral cream eye shadow appliqués.What it does:Designed by a celebrity make-up artist, the ColorOn Professional EyeEnvy Smokey Kit contains peel-off mineral cream eye shadows that are 100% hypo-allergenic, long-wearing, and crease-proof. With stunning colors and avant-garde designs, these appliqués fit every eye size and shape and can be applied in minutes.
What else you need to know:A Sephora-exclusive, each box contains five pairs of eye shadow appliqués, one jar of GetSet setting powder, and one powder application brush. Step-by-step instructions with application tricks and tips are also included.
I {heart} Makeup!!!!
Weddings are among the most beautiful, yet most stressful events we have to look forward to in our lives. So why not invite a professional to lend a hand? There are a plethora of things in our daily lives that we need help with. A wedding should be no exception. It can be scary to put your special moment into someone else’s hands, but with a little research, I think you will agree that going it alone is a far scarier prospect.
Time Planning a wedding takes an incredible amount of time, especially if you want it done right. Depending on the type of wedding you are looking to have, you may find it difficult to plan it all on your own. Having a wedding planner is like having a personal assistant who is there to do all of the calling, ordering, and looking after details that you may not have time to deal with. As human beings, we often fall victim to procrastination. In what can be an extremely high-stress situation, there is little room for putting things off. Many women go into the wedding planning process without knowing the first thing about timelines, and that can lead to some preventable disasters down the road. Do not waste another minute worrying about what you don’t have time to do. Get back on track by hiring a wedding planner.
Knowledge Here’s a novel idea: Wedding planners plan weddings! Have you or your friends and family ever planned a wedding before? I’m going to venture to say the answer is no, and even if the answer is yes, I’m sure it hasn’t been many. So why are you leaving one of the most important days of your life up to amateurs? Well-known and respected wedding planners have been doing their job successfully for quite some time, so they know where to find the best flowers, the best photographers, and the most original centrepieces. It is their job to listen to your dreams and make them a reality, so why would you settle for anything less? There is very little that a good wedding planner can’t do. Let them be the professionals they were meant to be, and give yourself a chance to enjoy the engagement.
Support Let’s face it; men are not always the best partners when it comes to a planning wedding. They would rather let you choose the color combinations, flower arrangements, cake flavors and seating arrangements. After all, this is your wedding, not theirs. Many brides rely on mothers, sisters and best friends to help with the details, but I say you should turn to someone who can provide the ultimate guidance and be completely honest.
Wedding planners are as much there to lend support as they are to take control. Sometimes planning a wedding can seem like an impossible task, but a wedding planner has numerous lists giving him or her instant access to the best of everything, including books full of stunning displays to bring your ideas to life. Go ahead and add another friend to your wedding entourage - after all, it’s true what they say about safety in numbers.
Affordability Weddings can be an expensive undertaking, and while hiring a wedding planner can seem like a superfluous cost, it could save you money in the long-run. Wedding planners have valuable connections with every central name in the business, which afford them discounts and special advantages that would not be open to just anyone.
They will also work within a budget, so as long as your eyes are not bigger than your wallet, they should be able to give you everything you desire, and perhaps a little more. Also, it is not uncommon for so-called “professionals” such as photographers or deejays to take advantage of unsuspecting brides and grooms. A wedding planner will ensure that you only receive the best.
Attention to Detail Any event has the potential to look nice, but it is the attention to detail that really gives a special occasion some life. We all know there are certain things that must be covered when planning a wedding. These include finding a dress, choosing colors, picking flowers, selecting locations for the ceremony and reception, and so on. But beyond that, how do you make your wedding memorable? This is what wedding planners were made for. A vast portion of their job is to take the wedding of your dreams and make it better. Let them.
Your wedding day should be the most fantastic day of your life, yet we always hear those bride horror stories - don’t let that be you. Make your first wedding phone call to a wedding planner because as the newly engaged, it is your responsibility to relax and enjoy. Before you know it, it will all be over.
See Bonzie an Irish Designer's Profile: BONZIE IS A FULLY QUALIFIED IRISH FASHION DESIGNER WITH A RELENTLESS PASSION FOR ALL THINGS ROMANTIC/STEAMPUNK/DECONSTRUCTED/VICTORIAN/ANTIQUE/VINTAGE TO NAME BUT A FEW!!!!AFTER FINISHING AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH A CORSETIERRE IN DUBLIN SHE WENT ON TO DO AN INTERNSHIP WITH AN INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER IN PARIS, LATER DECIDING TO RETURN HOME TO SET UP HER OWN STUDIO WHERE SHE SPENDS MOST OF HER DAYS DREAMING OF LACE AND YESTERYEAR. Check out a few of my favorite wraps that I think would be a perfect addition to any couture gown. Great for cool nights, while still looking chic!
This chocolate brown would be pefect for a Bride or Bridesmaid!
Found this neat little site while surfing the web! Great for DIY brides looking to print invites & other cute things!
Verse It- has put together a selection of verse ideas, etiquette guidelines and tips to help you plan your celebration.
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