Searching for live entertainment or a DJ for your rehearsal dinner? Or wedding reception? Or pool party?
Would you like to find a string quartet for your outdoor wedding ceremony?
Please consider . .
Jay Goodley Entertainment, Inc
238 West Venice Avenue
Venice Center Mall
Venice, FL 34285
Phone 941-480-9600
E-mail: Jay@jaygoodley.com
Website: http://www.jaygoodley.com
Jay Goodley is a member of Weddings of Venice.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
December 29, 2011
Here's one of the Ten Best Budget Friendly Honeymoon, Destination Wedding and Family Resorts.
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
Located just three miles from Colonial Williamsburg, Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg offers families the ability to mix a healthy dose of culture with a giant dose of fun. If you nieces, nephews, and cousins aren't keen on the idea of period clothing and the Revolutionary War, then this resort's recreational area should get their attention. This property has been ranked first for "Top 10 Best Pools in the US" by Trip Advisor.
What makes it a deal? The indoor water park. If your family members are into them, this one is well worth every penny. The resort has a 300,000 gallon indoor water park with eight waterslides, a wave pool, lazy-river, pool for basketball, Flowrider surf pool and the highlight of the property: The Howlin Tornado, which sends four-person rafts down a six-story funnel and spits them out into an exit pool. And, of course, with the Williamsburg location, you're getting two vacations for the price of one - that is, if you can manage to pull the relatives away from the waterpark.
From the http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
Located just three miles from Colonial Williamsburg, Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg offers families the ability to mix a healthy dose of culture with a giant dose of fun. If you nieces, nephews, and cousins aren't keen on the idea of period clothing and the Revolutionary War, then this resort's recreational area should get their attention. This property has been ranked first for "Top 10 Best Pools in the US" by Trip Advisor.
What makes it a deal? The indoor water park. If your family members are into them, this one is well worth every penny. The resort has a 300,000 gallon indoor water park with eight waterslides, a wave pool, lazy-river, pool for basketball, Flowrider surf pool and the highlight of the property: The Howlin Tornado, which sends four-person rafts down a six-story funnel and spits them out into an exit pool. And, of course, with the Williamsburg location, you're getting two vacations for the price of one - that is, if you can manage to pull the relatives away from the waterpark.
From the http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
December 27, 2011
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
Do we both have to exchange wedding rings? How do we handle just one wedding ring exchange during the ceremony?
Response . .
You do not have to exchange wedding rings, it is not a requirement, it is your choice, your option. In regards to only one person wishing to receive a ring during the ceremony, this detail should be brought to the attention of your officiant (at a pre-wedding meeting) so he or she can make the appropriate adjustment in the ceremony wording.
Do we both have to exchange wedding rings? How do we handle just one wedding ring exchange during the ceremony?
Response . .
You do not have to exchange wedding rings, it is not a requirement, it is your choice, your option. In regards to only one person wishing to receive a ring during the ceremony, this detail should be brought to the attention of your officiant (at a pre-wedding meeting) so he or she can make the appropriate adjustment in the ceremony wording.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
December 21, 2011
21 Things you Should Never Buy NEW
DVDs and CDs
Books
Video Games
Special Occasion and Holiday Clothing . . Sometimes you'll need to buy formal clothing for special occasions, such as weddings or the prom. Most people will take good care of formal clothing but will only wear it once or twice. Their closet cast outs are YOUR savings. Thrift stores, yard sales, online sellers and even some dress shops offer fantastic buys on used formal wear.
Jewelry
IKEA Furniture (check Craig's List or Freecycle)
Maternity and Baby Clothes
Musical Instruments
Pets
Home Accent
Craft Supplies
Houses . . You'll be able to get better and more features for your dollar when you purchase an older home rather than building a new house.
Office Furniture
Cars . . You save money on both the initial cost and auto insurance.
Hand Tools
Sports Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Garden Supplies
Timeshares
Recreational Items
Games and Toys
From Lynn Truong . . finance.yahoo.com/news
DVDs and CDs
Books
Video Games
Special Occasion and Holiday Clothing . . Sometimes you'll need to buy formal clothing for special occasions, such as weddings or the prom. Most people will take good care of formal clothing but will only wear it once or twice. Their closet cast outs are YOUR savings. Thrift stores, yard sales, online sellers and even some dress shops offer fantastic buys on used formal wear.
Jewelry
IKEA Furniture (check Craig's List or Freecycle)
Maternity and Baby Clothes
Musical Instruments
Pets
Home Accent
Craft Supplies
Houses . . You'll be able to get better and more features for your dollar when you purchase an older home rather than building a new house.
Office Furniture
Cars . . You save money on both the initial cost and auto insurance.
Hand Tools
Sports Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Garden Supplies
Timeshares
Recreational Items
Games and Toys
From Lynn Truong . . finance.yahoo.com/news
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
December 20, 2011
Looking for a quaint chapel? Looking for a venue that will ring a bell as you are pronounced Husband and Wife? Looking for an historic site for your wedding or renewal of vows ceremony?
Please consider Old Florida on the Bay-Historic Spanish Point . .
333 North Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL
Contact Gilly Francis at 941-468-0611
E-Mail: Gilly@oldfloridaweddings.com
Website: http://wwwoldfloridaweddings.com
Please consider Old Florida on the Bay-Historic Spanish Point . .
333 North Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL
Contact Gilly Francis at 941-468-0611
E-Mail: Gilly@oldfloridaweddings.com
Website: http://wwwoldfloridaweddings.com
Monday, December 19, 2011
December 19, 2011
Staying "on budget" makes paying the wedding expenses a lot easier. One out of three couples do not stay on budget, matter of fact, they exceed their budget substantially because they did not do their homework or research before they created a budget.
Did you go over budget? By how much?
Did you go over budget? By how much?
Sunday, December 18, 2011
December 18, 2011
Need a Disc Jockey? Or a photographer? Or a live band? Or a chuppah?
Please consider First Class Events (a full service entertainment and events company)
710 Tarpon Avenue
Sarasota, FL
Contact David or Mike Brown
Phone 941-955-4900
http://www.FCEnow.com
DBrown@FCEnow.com
Please consider First Class Events (a full service entertainment and events company)
710 Tarpon Avenue
Sarasota, FL
Contact David or Mike Brown
Phone 941-955-4900
http://www.FCEnow.com
DBrown@FCEnow.com
Saturday, December 17, 2011
December 17, 2011
Why Toss the Bride's Bouquet?
Traditionally, the woman catching the bouquet will be the next to wed.
Traditionally, the woman catching the bouquet will be the next to wed.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
December 15, 2011
Question . .
We want a "small, intimate wedding." How many people are involved in a small wedding?
Response . .
There are two interpretations to this question. I personally feel, a small wedding has less than fifty invited guests. And it can also mean that the wedding party has only four or five members (the Bride, the Groom, a Maid of Honor, the Best Man, and a Flower Girl or Ring Bearer). Your wedding party should be in balance with your guest list which means you should NOT have six bridesmaids and six groomsmen and only invite twenty guests.
We want a "small, intimate wedding." How many people are involved in a small wedding?
Response . .
There are two interpretations to this question. I personally feel, a small wedding has less than fifty invited guests. And it can also mean that the wedding party has only four or five members (the Bride, the Groom, a Maid of Honor, the Best Man, and a Flower Girl or Ring Bearer). Your wedding party should be in balance with your guest list which means you should NOT have six bridesmaids and six groomsmen and only invite twenty guests.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
December 14, 2011
Need a gift for that bridesmaid or special friend who pampers herself? Please consider Monogrammed Soaps. As elegantly engraved as fine stationery, these soaps come in four delicious scents: pomegranate, green tea, bamboo birch, and freesia. Designer Collection, $13 each. These beautiful soaps can be purchased from carvedsolutions.com. Who wouldn't want their own personal soaps?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
December 13, 2011
Need a picturesque venue for your outdoor ceremony? Or rehearsal dinner? Or bridal shower?
Do you need a dance floor for your very special "first dance" routine?
Please consider the Mission Valley Country Club
1851 Mission Valley Boulevard
Nokomis, FL
Contact Stacy Brown at 941-488-9683
SBrown@missionvalleycc.com
http://www.missionvalleycc.com/
Do you need a dance floor for your very special "first dance" routine?
Please consider the Mission Valley Country Club
1851 Mission Valley Boulevard
Nokomis, FL
Contact Stacy Brown at 941-488-9683
SBrown@missionvalleycc.com
http://www.missionvalleycc.com/
Monday, December 12, 2011
December 12, 2011
Would you buy a wedding gown at the $99 sale if you had to spend almost $200 in alterations to get the look you want?
Sunday, December 11, 2011
December 11, 2011
Need a disc jockey for your engagement party? Wedding reception? Renewal of vows party?
Please consider contacting . .
Black Tie DJs
8506 Sandy Oak Lane
Sarasota, FL
Phone: 941-925-5944
E-mail: Blacktiedjds@verizon.net
Website: http://www.sarasotadj.com
Please consider contacting . .
Black Tie DJs
8506 Sandy Oak Lane
Sarasota, FL
Phone: 941-925-5944
E-mail: Blacktiedjds@verizon.net
Website: http://www.sarasotadj.com
Saturday, December 10, 2011
December 10, 2011
Here's another one of the ten Best Budget Honeymoon and Family Friendly Resorts . .
Si Como No which is located in the Province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica. Eco-friendly Si Como No's sixty rooms are surrounded by jungle and sea. The property is secluded enough to feel like you are a million miles away from civilization, yet there are ample amenities and activities to make it entertaining for children, young adults and adults. There are two restaurants, two pools (one family pool with a water slide), a small movie theater and wireless Internet on the property.
What makes it a deal?
The room rates at Si Como No are surprisingly affordable given its spectacular location, and it also includes a complimentary breakfast buffet, free shuttle to nearby Manuel Antonio National Park and free passes to the Butterfly Botanical Gardens at Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge across the street. But perhaps, most importantly, you'll feel good knowing your money was well spent. The owners of Si Como No is renown for his efforts to help preserve the rain forest.
Information provided by www.familyvacationcritic.com
Si Como No which is located in the Province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica. Eco-friendly Si Como No's sixty rooms are surrounded by jungle and sea. The property is secluded enough to feel like you are a million miles away from civilization, yet there are ample amenities and activities to make it entertaining for children, young adults and adults. There are two restaurants, two pools (one family pool with a water slide), a small movie theater and wireless Internet on the property.
What makes it a deal?
The room rates at Si Como No are surprisingly affordable given its spectacular location, and it also includes a complimentary breakfast buffet, free shuttle to nearby Manuel Antonio National Park and free passes to the Butterfly Botanical Gardens at Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge across the street. But perhaps, most importantly, you'll feel good knowing your money was well spent. The owners of Si Como No is renown for his efforts to help preserve the rain forest.
Information provided by www.familyvacationcritic.com
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
December 8, 2011
What is a Groom's Cake?
A Groom's Cake is still a popular custom or tradition in the South. It is a separate entity from the wedding cake. It can be served at the rehearsal dinner or as a second choice at the wedding reception. It usually features the favorite flavors of the Groom and the Groom's hobbies or interests or school affiliation. It's considered "a fun cake," I know of many Brides and Grooms who order the traditional yellow pound cake for their wedding cake and a chocolate raspberry cake for their Groom's cake.
A Groom's Cake is still a popular custom or tradition in the South. It is a separate entity from the wedding cake. It can be served at the rehearsal dinner or as a second choice at the wedding reception. It usually features the favorite flavors of the Groom and the Groom's hobbies or interests or school affiliation. It's considered "a fun cake," I know of many Brides and Grooms who order the traditional yellow pound cake for their wedding cake and a chocolate raspberry cake for their Groom's cake.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
December 7, 2011
Fine wines at wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners are a new trend worth toasting. If your wine know-how has consisted of ordering house cabs an pinots until now, definitely find an expert to help you pull this off with style.
Who you gonna call?????? A wine consultant. Bring your rehearsal or reception dinner menu to your favorite wine shop and work with a connoisseur who can help you pair wines with the food you have selected. Heather Brown, an independent wine consultant with "Unique Wine Cellar" recommends selecting at least two whites and two reds so you'll appeal to your guests' broad palette. Order your wine at least four weeks prior to your event. A fun finishing touch is to personalize your wine bottles! Many wine shops, including those online, are offering custom labels - some allow you to upload a photo of you and your man or work from one of several predesigned labels and just add a personal message. A personal wine bottle also makes a great "Thank You" gift for guests.
from shop.getmarried.com
Who you gonna call?????? A wine consultant. Bring your rehearsal or reception dinner menu to your favorite wine shop and work with a connoisseur who can help you pair wines with the food you have selected. Heather Brown, an independent wine consultant with "Unique Wine Cellar" recommends selecting at least two whites and two reds so you'll appeal to your guests' broad palette. Order your wine at least four weeks prior to your event. A fun finishing touch is to personalize your wine bottles! Many wine shops, including those online, are offering custom labels - some allow you to upload a photo of you and your man or work from one of several predesigned labels and just add a personal message. A personal wine bottle also makes a great "Thank You" gift for guests.
from shop.getmarried.com
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
December 6, 2011
Looking for a venue with a picturesque outdoor setting for your ceremony? Need a place for your Morning After Breakfast or Bridesmaids Tea or Rehearsal Dinner?
Please consider Jacaranda West Country Club
1901 Jacaranda Boulevard
Venice, FL
E-mail: Membership@jacwestcc.com
Website: http://www.jacwestcc.com
Phone: 941-474-2614
Please consider Jacaranda West Country Club
1901 Jacaranda Boulevard
Venice, FL
E-mail: Membership@jacwestcc.com
Website: http://www.jacwestcc.com
Phone: 941-474-2614
Monday, December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
How much input or influence should the Bride and Groom's parents have if the Bride and Groom are paying for their entire wedding?
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December 4, 2011
Need a facility for your out-of-town wedding guests?
Please consider the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
400 Commercial Court
Venice, FL
Phone 941-480-9898
Ask for Maryanne Henry
Website: bwambassadorsuites.comcast.net
Please consider the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
400 Commercial Court
Venice, FL
Phone 941-480-9898
Ask for Maryanne Henry
Website: bwambassadorsuites.comcast.net
Saturday, December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Why Throw a Garter?
The garter is said to be a substitute for the ribbon which the lady presented her champion knight of King Arthur's Round Table who gallantly carried her colors into battle. The Order of the Garter was formed in England in the fourteenth century, as an honor given to distinguished noblemen who to this day wear a heraldic garter as part of their ceremonial garb. Nowadays, the garter is tossed to the single men at the reception, the recipient, according to myth, will be the next to marry.
The garter is said to be a substitute for the ribbon which the lady presented her champion knight of King Arthur's Round Table who gallantly carried her colors into battle. The Order of the Garter was formed in England in the fourteenth century, as an honor given to distinguished noblemen who to this day wear a heraldic garter as part of their ceremonial garb. Nowadays, the garter is tossed to the single men at the reception, the recipient, according to myth, will be the next to marry.
Friday, December 2, 2011
December 2, 2011
Love fills the moment,
and the moment begins eternity.
Love fills a lifetime,
and a lifetime begins this hour.
and the moment begins eternity.
Love fills a lifetime,
and a lifetime begins this hour.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December 1, 2011
Question from a Groom . .
Does the ushers, the groomsmen and the fathers have to wear the same style of suit or outfit as me?
Response . .
In a ultra formal wedding, yes . . in a formal wedding, yes . . in a semi-formal wedding, yes . . but not in a casual or informal wedding. Everyone should dress "on the same level of formality." If the Groom is wearing a tuxedo, then everyone should wear a tuxedo. Think about your photographs, wouldn't it look nicer if everyone was "all dressed up."
Does the ushers, the groomsmen and the fathers have to wear the same style of suit or outfit as me?
Response . .
In a ultra formal wedding, yes . . in a formal wedding, yes . . in a semi-formal wedding, yes . . but not in a casual or informal wedding. Everyone should dress "on the same level of formality." If the Groom is wearing a tuxedo, then everyone should wear a tuxedo. Think about your photographs, wouldn't it look nicer if everyone was "all dressed up."