If you have old magnetic photo albums, remove your photos . . the acid in the glue can cause pictures to deteriorate. how do you pry them off the stick pages in one piece?
Slip unwanted dental floss under an edge of the photo, then slowly slide it back and forth all the way down to slice through the glue.
OR
Use a microspatula to carefully pry up the photo. This tiny metal blade is available at art supply stores or gaylord.com for about $10.
Got lots of engagement, wedding and honeymoon photos? With shutterfly.com, just select a Simple Path photo book, add pictures from your computer or Facebook albums, pick a theme, add captions and you're done. Snapfish.com is just as easy to use, and I really like the themes and backgrounds.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
October 30, 2011
Need a ceremony and/or reception location? Looking for a facility where you can host a bridal shower or a rehearsal party or a morning after brunch?
Please consider the Venetian Golf and River Club.
This venue offers you two locations and several rooms or settings.
Golf Club: 105 Pesario Drive, North Venice
River Club: 502 Veneto Boulevard, North Venice
Contact Angella Cisco-Ferreira at 941-441-2276
http://www.venetiangolfandriverclub.com
Angellacferreira@wcicommunities.com
Please consider the Venetian Golf and River Club.
This venue offers you two locations and several rooms or settings.
Golf Club: 105 Pesario Drive, North Venice
River Club: 502 Veneto Boulevard, North Venice
Contact Angella Cisco-Ferreira at 941-441-2276
http://www.venetiangolfandriverclub.com
Angellacferreira@wcicommunities.com
Saturday, October 29, 2011
October 29, 2011
Did you feel your parents helped or interfered with your wedding plans?
Do you feel your friends and/or family members helped or interfered with your wedding plans?
Do you feel your friends and/or family members helped or interfered with your wedding plans?
Friday, October 28, 2011
October 28, 2011
Need a quick costume for a Halloween wedding?
Try a pink shirt, pink slacks, or a pink dress with a pink feather boa topped off with a big pink hat. Accessorize with some faux diamonds or rhinestones and fancy shoes. You are now Diamond Lil!
Grab an old beat-up bathrobe, some fuzzy bedroom slippers, and a faded pair of pajamas. Put some rollers in your hair and you're good to go.
Put on a black T-shirt, a pair of black slacks or jeans and then go buy a tablet of sticky notes. Write cute little sayings on the notes. Everybody will love reading them or you can just walk around and hand them out.
Try a pink shirt, pink slacks, or a pink dress with a pink feather boa topped off with a big pink hat. Accessorize with some faux diamonds or rhinestones and fancy shoes. You are now Diamond Lil!
Grab an old beat-up bathrobe, some fuzzy bedroom slippers, and a faded pair of pajamas. Put some rollers in your hair and you're good to go.
Put on a black T-shirt, a pair of black slacks or jeans and then go buy a tablet of sticky notes. Write cute little sayings on the notes. Everybody will love reading them or you can just walk around and hand them out.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
October 27, 2011
Looking for a bridal gown? A Flower Girl dress? Or a tuxedo?
Try . . . Something Blue Bridal Boutique
3621 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Telephone 941-747-1512 for business hours and location
Knowledgeable personnel and a grand choice of everything bridal!
Something Blue Bridal Boutique is a member of Weddings of Venice.
Try . . . Something Blue Bridal Boutique
3621 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Telephone 941-747-1512 for business hours and location
Knowledgeable personnel and a grand choice of everything bridal!
Something Blue Bridal Boutique is a member of Weddings of Venice.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 26, 2011
The wedding ring . .
Wedding bands, symbolizing eternal love by their lack of beginning or end, grew out of the ancient tradition of using circlets of grass to decorate a bride's and ankles. Although not required to validate marriage under a civil law, rings were required in 16th century by the Council of Trent. The circular shape symbolizes eternity.
Looking for a unique wedding ring (s)?
Meteorite Engagement and/or Wedding Rings can be found at Cross Jewelers, 570 Congress Street, Portland, Maine. Call 1-800-433-2988
Advertising states . .
A summer's eve, a star-studded night,
a streak of light . . a meteorite
. . Ancient iron from forever
makes contact with Earth this night.
"We have carefully forged and inlaid a silvery-gray slice from the famous nickle-iron Gibeon Meteorite into your choice of 18K yellow gold or precious platinum."
Wedding bands, symbolizing eternal love by their lack of beginning or end, grew out of the ancient tradition of using circlets of grass to decorate a bride's and ankles. Although not required to validate marriage under a civil law, rings were required in 16th century by the Council of Trent. The circular shape symbolizes eternity.
Looking for a unique wedding ring (s)?
Meteorite Engagement and/or Wedding Rings can be found at Cross Jewelers, 570 Congress Street, Portland, Maine. Call 1-800-433-2988
Advertising states . .
A summer's eve, a star-studded night,
a streak of light . . a meteorite
. . Ancient iron from forever
makes contact with Earth this night.
"We have carefully forged and inlaid a silvery-gray slice from the famous nickle-iron Gibeon Meteorite into your choice of 18K yellow gold or precious platinum."
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
October 25, 2011
For hearing my thoughts,
Understanding my dreams,
and being by best friend . . .
For filling my life with music.
Understanding my dreams,
and being by best friend . . .
For filling my life with music.
Monday, October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
Do we have to buy matching wedding bands?
Answer
No, you didn't even have to buy the same metal color. It's your ring, it's your choice.
Do we have to buy matching wedding bands?
Answer
No, you didn't even have to buy the same metal color. It's your ring, it's your choice.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
October 23, 2011
Here's One of the Ten Best Budget Friendly Honeymoon, Destination Wedding and Family Resorts
Comfort Suites Paradise Island Resort
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island in the Bahamas is the best way to experience the Atlantis Resort and Casino ON A BUDGET. It is directly adjacent to Atlantis, a few extra steps could save you and/or your friends and family several hundred of dollars. A nice resort in its own right, the 229 room Comfort Suites has a lovely pool with a swim-up bar, free continental breakfast, an on-site restaurant for breakfast and lunch (which is less expensive than dining at the Atlantis) and a refrigerator in every room.
What makes it a deal?
The major draw is that you get full access to all the facilities at Atlantis Resort and Casino including the pools, water slides and river rides, spa, Kids Club, Dolphin Cay and Aquaventure.You can also ask for signing privileges at Atlantis restaurants, though you will not have access to the Atlantis meal plans), which means you can spend the entire day at Atlantis and return to your room at the Comfort Suites only to change clothes or sleep.
Compliments of www.familyvacationcritic.com
Comfort Suites Paradise Island Resort
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island in the Bahamas is the best way to experience the Atlantis Resort and Casino ON A BUDGET. It is directly adjacent to Atlantis, a few extra steps could save you and/or your friends and family several hundred of dollars. A nice resort in its own right, the 229 room Comfort Suites has a lovely pool with a swim-up bar, free continental breakfast, an on-site restaurant for breakfast and lunch (which is less expensive than dining at the Atlantis) and a refrigerator in every room.
What makes it a deal?
The major draw is that you get full access to all the facilities at Atlantis Resort and Casino including the pools, water slides and river rides, spa, Kids Club, Dolphin Cay and Aquaventure.You can also ask for signing privileges at Atlantis restaurants, though you will not have access to the Atlantis meal plans), which means you can spend the entire day at Atlantis and return to your room at the Comfort Suites only to change clothes or sleep.
Compliments of www.familyvacationcritic.com
Saturday, October 22, 2011
October 22, 2011
Looking for a picturesque setting for your ceremony and/or reception?
Please consider the Venice Yacht Club, 1330 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL for your ceremony . . reception . . bachelorette party . . rehearsal dinner . . or morning after breakfast. The banquet area has just been updated and re-modeled. Your guests can watch the beautiful boats go by as they sip a glass of champagne.
For more information call Nancy Little at 941-488-7708 or E-mail N.little@daystar.net
http://www.veniceyachtclub.com
Please consider the Venice Yacht Club, 1330 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL for your ceremony . . reception . . bachelorette party . . rehearsal dinner . . or morning after breakfast. The banquet area has just been updated and re-modeled. Your guests can watch the beautiful boats go by as they sip a glass of champagne.
For more information call Nancy Little at 941-488-7708 or E-mail N.little@daystar.net
http://www.veniceyachtclub.com
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 21, 2011
Question of the week . .
Do you think it is OK for a woman to propose marriage to a man if she is tired of waiting for him to propose? And how long is too long? Two years? Five years?
Do you think it is OK for a woman to propose marriage to a man if she is tired of waiting for him to propose? And how long is too long? Two years? Five years?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
October 20, 2011
I attended the Weddings of Venice October meeting last night, Wednesday, October 19, at the historic Old Florida on the Bay-Spanish Point in Osprey. We were given a walking tour of the lovely Sunken Garden and the quaint Mary's Chapel. What a perfect setting for a Renewal of Vows, a baptism or a wedding ceremony. This location is part of the early 1900's winter estate of entrepreneur and socialite Mrs. Potter Palmer (who was a major influence in the development and establishment of Sarasota County).
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October 19, 2011
For those of you who need a Groom's cake OR a dessert for a bridal shower or the rehearsal dinner or the morning after brunch, here's the recipe for the ITALIAN LOVE CAKE
1 (18.25 ounce) Marble or Chocolate Cake Mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 cups ricotta cheese, drained
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding
1 (16 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 cake pan.
Prepare cake as per package instructions using 3 eggs and 1/3 cup oil; pour into prepared pan and set aside.
Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Drop in large spoonfuls over cake batter. Swirl decoratively through the batter with a butter knife.
Bake for one hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven; cool down.
Meanwhile, combine chocolate pudding mix and non-dairy whipped topping; beat by hand until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Frost cake when totally cool.
Refrigerate one hour before serving.
Makes twelve servings.
To drain ricotta cheese, wrap in a double layer of cheesecloth. Place in a colander and weigh down with a few cans. Allow to drain over a bowl in the refrigerator for one hour.
1 (18.25 ounce) Marble or Chocolate Cake Mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 cups ricotta cheese, drained
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding
1 (16 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 cake pan.
Prepare cake as per package instructions using 3 eggs and 1/3 cup oil; pour into prepared pan and set aside.
Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Drop in large spoonfuls over cake batter. Swirl decoratively through the batter with a butter knife.
Bake for one hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven; cool down.
Meanwhile, combine chocolate pudding mix and non-dairy whipped topping; beat by hand until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Frost cake when totally cool.
Refrigerate one hour before serving.
Makes twelve servings.
To drain ricotta cheese, wrap in a double layer of cheesecloth. Place in a colander and weigh down with a few cans. Allow to drain over a bowl in the refrigerator for one hour.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 18, 2011
A birth certificate shows that we were born . .
A death certificate shows that we died . .
But only pictures and writings show that we lived.
A death certificate shows that we died . .
But only pictures and writings show that we lived.
Monday, October 17, 2011
October 17, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
Should I have second thoughts about getting married now that my wedding day is coming? Does every Bride and Groom wonder if they are doing the right thing?
If you are having SERIOUS second thoughts that could be interpreted as REGRETS than you need some counseling immediately, even if that means postponing your wedding. Brides and Grooms who are truly looking forward to getting married and starting their own family are secure in their plans.
Should I have second thoughts about getting married now that my wedding day is coming? Does every Bride and Groom wonder if they are doing the right thing?
If you are having SERIOUS second thoughts that could be interpreted as REGRETS than you need some counseling immediately, even if that means postponing your wedding. Brides and Grooms who are truly looking forward to getting married and starting their own family are secure in their plans.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Octber 16, 2011
Don't know how to break the news to your parents that you just got engaged?
Start with a Sparkling Wine Cooler
1 cup of lemon-lime soda soft drink chilled (sprite, 7-up)
1 cup assorted berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, etc)
1/2 of a 12 oounce can of frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, torn
1 (750 ml) of bottle sparkling white wine or champagne, chilled.
Combine the first four ingredients in a large pitcher. If you have a glass pitcher use it because the drink is very eye appealing. Gently stir in the sparkling wine or champagne. Serve immediately.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute 3 (12 ounce) cans of orange flavored sparkling water, chilled, for the sparkling wine or champagne.
Start with a Sparkling Wine Cooler
1 cup of lemon-lime soda soft drink chilled (sprite, 7-up)
1 cup assorted berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, etc)
1/2 of a 12 oounce can of frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, torn
1 (750 ml) of bottle sparkling white wine or champagne, chilled.
Combine the first four ingredients in a large pitcher. If you have a glass pitcher use it because the drink is very eye appealing. Gently stir in the sparkling wine or champagne. Serve immediately.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute 3 (12 ounce) cans of orange flavored sparkling water, chilled, for the sparkling wine or champagne.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
October 15, 2011
Are you looking for a ceremony and/or reception site for your Sarasota County wedding or wedding event? Please consider Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club for your rehearsal dinner . . reception . . bachelorette party . . or morning after brunch.
Contact Nicole Swanson at 941-496-4653 X223
Pelican Pointe is located at 499 Derbyshire Drive, Venice, FL
E-mail: Nicole.Swanson@pelicanpointeclub.com
Website: http://www.pelican.club.com/
Contact Nicole Swanson at 941-496-4653 X223
Pelican Pointe is located at 499 Derbyshire Drive, Venice, FL
E-mail: Nicole.Swanson@pelicanpointeclub.com
Website: http://www.pelican.club.com/
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 14, 2011
Question of the week . .
How would you respond to a wedding guest who asked if they could bring some friends of theirs who are visiting for the weekend to your reception?
Would you say, "It's OK."
Would you say, "It's OK as long as YOU pay for their dinners."
Would you say, "No, we can not afford to do that and we do not have room for any more guests."
And how would you feel if the wedding guest didn't even ask if it was OK to bring along some friends, they just brought them hoping it would be OK.
How would you respond to a wedding guest who asked if they could bring some friends of theirs who are visiting for the weekend to your reception?
Would you say, "It's OK."
Would you say, "It's OK as long as YOU pay for their dinners."
Would you say, "No, we can not afford to do that and we do not have room for any more guests."
And how would you feel if the wedding guest didn't even ask if it was OK to bring along some friends, they just brought them hoping it would be OK.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
October 13, 2011
Chinese numerology and Feng Shui for the year 2011.
This year we are going to experience four unusual dates . . 1/1/11 1/11/11 . . 11/1/11 . . and 11/11/11; and that's not all. take the last two digits of the year that you were born and the age you will be this year and the result will add up to 111 for everyone!
This is the year of MONEY. Also, this year, October will have five Sundays, five Mondays, and five Saturdays. This happens only once ever 823 years. Good luck to you!
This year we are going to experience four unusual dates . . 1/1/11 1/11/11 . . 11/1/11 . . and 11/11/11; and that's not all. take the last two digits of the year that you were born and the age you will be this year and the result will add up to 111 for everyone!
This is the year of MONEY. Also, this year, October will have five Sundays, five Mondays, and five Saturdays. This happens only once ever 823 years. Good luck to you!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Why a Wedding Cake?
The tradition of the wedding cake has ancient roots. The Roman wedding ceremony included a simple cake made from salt, water and wheat flour. The cake custom may also be connected to the fertility rituals of many cultures. One custom, similar to that of throwing confetti, involved showering the Bride with many small cakes after the wedding. Sometimes the cakes were even broken over the Bride's head. Elaborately decorated wedding cakes date from Victorian times. The Bride and Groom feed each other a taste of cake to symbolize the sharing of life's bounty.
The tradition of the wedding cake has ancient roots. The Roman wedding ceremony included a simple cake made from salt, water and wheat flour. The cake custom may also be connected to the fertility rituals of many cultures. One custom, similar to that of throwing confetti, involved showering the Bride with many small cakes after the wedding. Sometimes the cakes were even broken over the Bride's head. Elaborately decorated wedding cakes date from Victorian times. The Bride and Groom feed each other a taste of cake to symbolize the sharing of life's bounty.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 11, 2011
The path that leads to happiness is so narrow that two cannot walk on it, unless they become one.
Monday, October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
What do we need to take to the Marriage License department?
The applicants must apply "in person" . . and they must bring a driver's license or a passport or a Florida Identification Card. If either of the applicants were previously married, the date the prior marriage ended by divorce, annulment or death is required. I strongly suggest bringing two forms of identification, and one of them should be a picture ID.
What do we need to take to the Marriage License department?
The applicants must apply "in person" . . and they must bring a driver's license or a passport or a Florida Identification Card. If either of the applicants were previously married, the date the prior marriage ended by divorce, annulment or death is required. I strongly suggest bringing two forms of identification, and one of them should be a picture ID.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Do you need wedding insurance?
Wedding protector plan for extreme weather . . sudden illness or death . . bankrupt vendors . . call to military duty . . unemployment . . damaged gifts . . accidents . . alcohol related accidents . . wedding attire . . and unexpected expenses.
http://www.protectmywedding.com
1-888-342-5977
Wedding protector plan for extreme weather . . sudden illness or death . . bankrupt vendors . . call to military duty . . unemployment . . damaged gifts . . accidents . . alcohol related accidents . . wedding attire . . and unexpected expenses.
http://www.protectmywedding.com
1-888-342-5977
Saturday, October 8, 2011
October 8, 2011
Looking for an historic site to get married? Looking for a quaint chapel? Please consider Old Florida on the Bay-Historic Spanish Point for your ceremony and/or reception.
This historic property is located at 333 North Tamiami Trail in Osprey, FL (between Venice and Sarasota). Contact Gillian Francis at 941-468-0611 for more information.
Gilly@oldfloridaweddings.com
http://www.oldfloridaweddings.com
This historic property is located at 333 North Tamiami Trail in Osprey, FL (between Venice and Sarasota). Contact Gillian Francis at 941-468-0611 for more information.
Gilly@oldfloridaweddings.com
http://www.oldfloridaweddings.com
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 7, 2011
Why a wedding reception?
The fact is that marriage feasts have been in existence nearly as long as marriage ceremonies. The early Greeks held a splendid wedding feast for every couple. and it was a very special occasion indeed . . because although women were not usually included in other Greek banquets, they were invited to the wedding feasts.
The fact is that marriage feasts have been in existence nearly as long as marriage ceremonies. The early Greeks held a splendid wedding feast for every couple. and it was a very special occasion indeed . . because although women were not usually included in other Greek banquets, they were invited to the wedding feasts.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 6, 2011
"And we shall become one to share all the days of our lives."
And now you know where the name for that soap opera came from.
And now you know where the name for that soap opera came from.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
October 5, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
There are several people on our guest list who are no longer friends or on speaking terms with other people on our guest list, how do we handle this? Should we tell all the people involved so they know what to expect?
All parties involved should be informed BEFORE the wedding invitations are mailed out. If anyone gives you a hard time or creates a problem then don't invite them to the wedding. Hopefully, all of these people are mature adults who can behave during the ceremony and reception. Sit them as far apart as possible in the reception dining room.
There are several people on our guest list who are no longer friends or on speaking terms with other people on our guest list, how do we handle this? Should we tell all the people involved so they know what to expect?
All parties involved should be informed BEFORE the wedding invitations are mailed out. If anyone gives you a hard time or creates a problem then don't invite them to the wedding. Hopefully, all of these people are mature adults who can behave during the ceremony and reception. Sit them as far apart as possible in the reception dining room.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 4, 2011
Finally, a Guestbook you'll want to read over and over again!
Rather than a book of autographs likely to be stored away, these non-traditional guestbooks personalize your event and capture guests' memories and heartfelt wishes of your special day.
Each guest at your event will receive their very own guest book page to fill out and share special messages at their leisure. after your event, simply place the completed pages in one of the many guestbook album designs and enjoy!
You'll smile each time you read your guestbook. It will be a cherished keepsake to share with family and friends for years to come.
No more boring autographs . . http://www.guestbookstore.com (from shop.getmarried.com)
Rather than a book of autographs likely to be stored away, these non-traditional guestbooks personalize your event and capture guests' memories and heartfelt wishes of your special day.
Each guest at your event will receive their very own guest book page to fill out and share special messages at their leisure. after your event, simply place the completed pages in one of the many guestbook album designs and enjoy!
You'll smile each time you read your guestbook. It will be a cherished keepsake to share with family and friends for years to come.
No more boring autographs . . http://www.guestbookstore.com (from shop.getmarried.com)
Monday, October 3, 2011
October 3, 2011
Do you need a ceremony location? Or a venue for your rehearsal dinner? Or your reception? Or your morning after brunch?
Please consider Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Boulevard, Nokomis, FL. Contact Stacy Brown at 941-488-9683 or SBrown@missionvalleycc.com. Check out the club's amenities at http://www.missionvalleycc.com
Please consider Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Boulevard, Nokomis, FL. Contact Stacy Brown at 941-488-9683 or SBrown@missionvalleycc.com. Check out the club's amenities at http://www.missionvalleycc.com
Sunday, October 2, 2011
October 2, 2011
Question of the week . .
Would YOU, the Bride and Groom, put yourself in debt to have the wedding of your dreams?
Would YOU, the Bride and Groom, put yourself in debt to have the wedding of your dreams?
Saturday, October 1, 2011
October 1, 2011
Next Weddings of Venice meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Old Florida on the Bay-Spanish Point at 6PM. This will be the first time we have visited this historical site.