Question from a Bride and Groom . .
What are some Irish traditions or customs that we can incorporate into our March wedding?
Answer . .
The Bride and Groom are showered with flower petals for good luck.
The claddagh (wedding ring) is fashioned with two hands holding a heart with a crown above; when the hands are worn facing in, the Bride is married.
Dances at the reception include the Groom in a "jaunting car" (chair) to present him to the wedding guests as a married man.
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
January 29, 2011
Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gown Returns to Tampa, FL March 3 thorough March 5 at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel.
When: VIP Night $50 Admission for Bride and One Guest
Thursday, March 3 from 6PM - 9PM
General Sale - Free Admission
Friday, March 4 from 10AM - 8PM
Saturday, March 5 from 10AM - 6PM
Where: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
111 West Fortune Street
Tampa, FL 33602
The charity wedding gown sale will feature hundreds of beautiful wedding gowns donated by designers, retailers, and manufacturers and individuals offered at 35-75% off. On site contacts are Barbara Raskin at 843-901-0402 OR Tammy Waterman, Tampa Tour Coordinator at 727-343-0800. Brides who are already married and want to get involved are encouraged to donate their wedding gowns at the sale. For more information about the tour and to pre-register, please visit http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/
PLEASE NOTE; This event has been POSTPONED per an E-mail on January 28, 2011.
The wedding gown sale will be postponed until the fall. Brides who have pre-registered will be notified by E-mail with details per Erin Scharf, Public Relations Manager, Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Telephone 503-491-8091
When: VIP Night $50 Admission for Bride and One Guest
Thursday, March 3 from 6PM - 9PM
General Sale - Free Admission
Friday, March 4 from 10AM - 8PM
Saturday, March 5 from 10AM - 6PM
Where: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
111 West Fortune Street
Tampa, FL 33602
The charity wedding gown sale will feature hundreds of beautiful wedding gowns donated by designers, retailers, and manufacturers and individuals offered at 35-75% off. On site contacts are Barbara Raskin at 843-901-0402 OR Tammy Waterman, Tampa Tour Coordinator at 727-343-0800. Brides who are already married and want to get involved are encouraged to donate their wedding gowns at the sale. For more information about the tour and to pre-register, please visit http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/
PLEASE NOTE; This event has been POSTPONED per an E-mail on January 28, 2011.
The wedding gown sale will be postponed until the fall. Brides who have pre-registered will be notified by E-mail with details per Erin Scharf, Public Relations Manager, Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Telephone 503-491-8091
Friday, January 28, 2011
January 28, 2011
Question of the week . .
What would you do if the Groom's Mother was trying to "control" your wedding ceremony?
Scenario . . Just recently a Bride and Groom made an appointment with me to discuss their wedding ceremony. The appointment was made by the Groom. Much to my surprise, the Groom's Mother came with them also. Within ten minutes of their arrival it was very obvious that the Groom's Mother came with "an agenda," . . and that was to control the actions and words spoken during the wedding ceremony. The Bride sat in her chair, very meek and mild, listening to her future Mother-in-law telling me, the Officiant, what she wanted me to say and do during the ceremony. And just like that, the Bride got up from her chair and announced, "This meeting is over. I'm leaving." And with that she walked out of the office and headed towards the car. I will never forget the look on the Groom's Mother's face when the Bride announced that the meeting was over and then walked out.
So my question to you is . . What would you do?
What would you do if the Groom's Mother was trying to "control" your wedding ceremony?
Scenario . . Just recently a Bride and Groom made an appointment with me to discuss their wedding ceremony. The appointment was made by the Groom. Much to my surprise, the Groom's Mother came with them also. Within ten minutes of their arrival it was very obvious that the Groom's Mother came with "an agenda," . . and that was to control the actions and words spoken during the wedding ceremony. The Bride sat in her chair, very meek and mild, listening to her future Mother-in-law telling me, the Officiant, what she wanted me to say and do during the ceremony. And just like that, the Bride got up from her chair and announced, "This meeting is over. I'm leaving." And with that she walked out of the office and headed towards the car. I will never forget the look on the Groom's Mother's face when the Bride announced that the meeting was over and then walked out.
So my question to you is . . What would you do?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
Are we obligated to entertain all of the "out of town" guests that attend our wedding? Do we have to invite them to our rehearsal party?
Response . .
You are not obligated to entertain any of your guests but you can send them a list of restaurants and/or attractions as a thoughtful gesture. You can also create a welcome basket that includes entertainment ideas, maps, and snacks. If you do not have the time to spend time with your out of town guests before the wedding then try to meet for a post-wedding breakfast or brunch.
Are we obligated to entertain all of the "out of town" guests that attend our wedding? Do we have to invite them to our rehearsal party?
Response . .
You are not obligated to entertain any of your guests but you can send them a list of restaurants and/or attractions as a thoughtful gesture. You can also create a welcome basket that includes entertainment ideas, maps, and snacks. If you do not have the time to spend time with your out of town guests before the wedding then try to meet for a post-wedding breakfast or brunch.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
Since we both love ice cream, we decided to have an "ice cream party" reception. What should we buy to put on top of the ice cream?
Answer . .
Sliced strawberries . . chocolate syrup . . chocolate sprinkles . . rainbow sprinkles . . caramel topping . . dry chopped nuts . . wet nuts . . mini marshmallows . . maraschino cherries . . butterscoth topping . . peanut butter topping . . reese's pieces . . strawberry topping . . oreo pieces . . pretzel chunks . . M&M's plain . . M&M's peanut . . butterfinger pieces . . snickers pieces . . brownie chunks . . rice krispie chunks . . sliced bananas . . pineapple chunks . . cherry topping . . shredded coconut . . and lots of WHIPPED CREAM. Add several bunches of balloons in the bqnquet room for a festive look and feeling!
Since we both love ice cream, we decided to have an "ice cream party" reception. What should we buy to put on top of the ice cream?
Answer . .
Sliced strawberries . . chocolate syrup . . chocolate sprinkles . . rainbow sprinkles . . caramel topping . . dry chopped nuts . . wet nuts . . mini marshmallows . . maraschino cherries . . butterscoth topping . . peanut butter topping . . reese's pieces . . strawberry topping . . oreo pieces . . pretzel chunks . . M&M's plain . . M&M's peanut . . butterfinger pieces . . snickers pieces . . brownie chunks . . rice krispie chunks . . sliced bananas . . pineapple chunks . . cherry topping . . shredded coconut . . and lots of WHIPPED CREAM. Add several bunches of balloons in the bqnquet room for a festive look and feeling!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
January 23, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
We have decided to have a desserts only reception after our sunset wedding. We are planning on renting a chocolate fountain. The chocolate needed for the fountain will be included in the rental fee. What food items should we buy?
Answer . .
Marshmallows . . pretzel sticks . . frozen cream puffs and eclairs . . caramels . . peanut brittle . . granola bars . . strawberries . . pineapple . . red or green seedless grapes . . apples . . cantaloupe . . cheesecake bites . . brownie bites . . lady fingers . . waffles . . frozen twinkies . . donut holes . . potato chips . . popcorn balls . . peanut butter balls . . moon pies . . chocolate chip cookies . . oreo cookies . . shortbread cookies . . vanilla wafers . . and an assortment of Girl Scout cookies.
We have decided to have a desserts only reception after our sunset wedding. We are planning on renting a chocolate fountain. The chocolate needed for the fountain will be included in the rental fee. What food items should we buy?
Answer . .
Marshmallows . . pretzel sticks . . frozen cream puffs and eclairs . . caramels . . peanut brittle . . granola bars . . strawberries . . pineapple . . red or green seedless grapes . . apples . . cantaloupe . . cheesecake bites . . brownie bites . . lady fingers . . waffles . . frozen twinkies . . donut holes . . potato chips . . popcorn balls . . peanut butter balls . . moon pies . . chocolate chip cookies . . oreo cookies . . shortbread cookies . . vanilla wafers . . and an assortment of Girl Scout cookies.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
Here's some good advice from David Wood, the President of the Association of Bridal Consultants in regards to "hiring the least expensive wedding planner or disc jockey or piano player or florist."
"Your wedding should not be a learning experience." And it will definitely show if they are NOT experienced. On more than one occasion I have witnessed service personnell hired by the Bride and Groom who were disrespectful or unprofessionally dressed or late or just didn't show up at all. You get what you pay for!
"Your wedding should not be a learning experience." And it will definitely show if they are NOT experienced. On more than one occasion I have witnessed service personnell hired by the Bride and Groom who were disrespectful or unprofessionally dressed or late or just didn't show up at all. You get what you pay for!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
January 20, 2011
A Bride and Groom would like to know "do we have to serve a full meal at our reception?"
The cost of a "nice wedding supper/dinner" usually ranges from $40 to $200 per person. The average being about $100 per person (which includes appetizers, an entree, beverages, and dessert). If you cannot afford to serve your wedding guests "a nice dinner" then consider serving them breakfast or brunch or lunch (by moving up your ceremony time). When you go to your favorite hometown restaurant isn't breakfast the least expensive meal on the menu? Breakfast items can be served from 6AM to 11AM . . brunch items should be served at 11AM . . and lunch items should be served at Noon. And not only will serving a meal earlier in the day be less expensive, in many cases, the only alcoholic beverage you have to include at that hour is a champagne toast to the Bride and Groom. I know of one Bride and Groom who served their guests breakfast first, then changed their clothes to wedding attire, then exchanged their vows at 11AM. When the ceremony was over a dessert of sparkling cider, champagne, and wedding cake was served.
The cost of a "nice wedding supper/dinner" usually ranges from $40 to $200 per person. The average being about $100 per person (which includes appetizers, an entree, beverages, and dessert). If you cannot afford to serve your wedding guests "a nice dinner" then consider serving them breakfast or brunch or lunch (by moving up your ceremony time). When you go to your favorite hometown restaurant isn't breakfast the least expensive meal on the menu? Breakfast items can be served from 6AM to 11AM . . brunch items should be served at 11AM . . and lunch items should be served at Noon. And not only will serving a meal earlier in the day be less expensive, in many cases, the only alcoholic beverage you have to include at that hour is a champagne toast to the Bride and Groom. I know of one Bride and Groom who served their guests breakfast first, then changed their clothes to wedding attire, then exchanged their vows at 11AM. When the ceremony was over a dessert of sparkling cider, champagne, and wedding cake was served.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
January 19, 2011
Another enjoyable Chamber of Commerce "Wake Up Venice" meeting at the Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Avenue, Venice, FL this morning. The delicious display of mixed fresh fruit plus an assortment of muffins and pastries were supplied by the Venice Yacht Club. Spoke with new member Amy Bouffard of myraviatrip.com this morning.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
January 18, 2011
"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are NO mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from." From Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Monday, January 17, 2011
January 17, 2011
Just saw an advertisement where someone is claiming to be "A CERTIFIED member of the Association of Bridal Consultants." That's impossible! The Association of Bridal Consultant does not "certify" any one, and I'm sure the person who created that advertisement is hoping that the Brides and Grooms that this advertisement is directed to does not know that.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
January 12, 2011
The members of the Weddings of Venice networking group met at the Mission Valley Country Club in Nokomis for the first time in 2011 last night (Tuesday, January 11). Most of the evening was focused on planning and organizing the June 5, 2011 bridal show. Because social networking and blogging is such an important part of current business practices, our speaker this evening, Kate DeSantis, a marketing director, presented "Simply Social."
Saturday, January 1, 2011
January 1, 2011
Did you know that 15% of all Brides and Grooms include some type of ethnic custom or tradition in their ceremony and/or reception.
Did you know that 89% of engaged couples prefer having a "formal" wedding rather than a casual or informal wedding even though a formal wedding is more expensive or takes longer to plan.
Did you know that almost 85% of the Brides will not let the Groom see them before the ceremony.
Did you know that 15% of all wedding ceremonies performed in the US take place in an outdoor setting.
Did you know that almost 70% of all wedding ceremonies in the US take place in a house of worship.
Did you know that 89% of engaged couples prefer having a "formal" wedding rather than a casual or informal wedding even though a formal wedding is more expensive or takes longer to plan.
Did you know that almost 85% of the Brides will not let the Groom see them before the ceremony.
Did you know that 15% of all wedding ceremonies performed in the US take place in an outdoor setting.
Did you know that almost 70% of all wedding ceremonies in the US take place in a house of worship.
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