Cassandra Boogher and Christopher Terrasi
Karla R Priest and Tony E Wissler
Kristal F Leicht and Scott E Plummer
Kerry M Himelwright and Carlton R Adkins were married on June 30.
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
June 30, 2012
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
I just ordered a small round wedding cake for cutting and photographs but I really don't like cake. My Mother is a great pie baker; and since we are having a "desserts only" reception after our sunset wedding she suggested adding a couple of pies to the dessert table. Got any ideas for pies for a July wedding?
Response . .
You certainly can't go wrong serving these two pies, Blueberry Cream Pie and Peach-Raspberry Pie, which are very eye appealing and a great way to use three summer fruits.
And, may I also suggest, adding some orange or lemon shebert or bing cherry or coconut gelato with some cookies and/or brownies to your buffet table. And if you are having children at this reception, include a variety of popsicles or mini ice cream cones.
I just ordered a small round wedding cake for cutting and photographs but I really don't like cake. My Mother is a great pie baker; and since we are having a "desserts only" reception after our sunset wedding she suggested adding a couple of pies to the dessert table. Got any ideas for pies for a July wedding?
Response . .
You certainly can't go wrong serving these two pies, Blueberry Cream Pie and Peach-Raspberry Pie, which are very eye appealing and a great way to use three summer fruits.
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| Recipes from: allyou.com July 27, 2012 issue |
Friday, June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
Where can we find a classic or vintage limousine for our wedding?
Response . .
Where can we find a classic or vintage limousine for our wedding?
Response . .
Start with a local limousine company. It's very possible that the owner or manager knows of classic or vintage limousines companies in the state or local area through his/her business affiliations or networking.
You could also try to contact a local classic car club. Many classic car owners know what others members own, and if they rent out their cars.
And you could also try http://www.classiclimos.com or http://www.nlslimo.com (Nationwide Limousine Service).
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| Vintage Mercedes-Benz Limousine |
Thursday, June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
Need to buy several "Thank You" gifts? Need to purchase some "I really appreciate your help with the wedding" gifts? Need to entertain some out-of-town friends inexpensively?
Restaurant.com will solve these problems. Go to restaurant.com to purchase gift cards that are redeemable for $25 but costs you $10 (or less). I even saw some restaurant gift cards that could be purchased for $6 or $8. They also have $50 restaurant gift cards at a substantial savings.
Check out http://www.restaurant.com/
Restaurant.com will solve these problems. Go to restaurant.com to purchase gift cards that are redeemable for $25 but costs you $10 (or less). I even saw some restaurant gift cards that could be purchased for $6 or $8. They also have $50 restaurant gift cards at a substantial savings.
Check out http://www.restaurant.com/
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 27, 2012
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
What is letterpress printing? . .
Response . .
Letterpress printing involves locking movable type into the bed of a press, inking it, and rolling or pressing paper against it to form an impression. High quality papers and inks are used. Items printed on a letter press can be easily identified by the impressions of the letters which punch into the paper slightly and create a raised effect. Letterpress printing is labor intensive but it is also considered "a work of art."
If you wish to see some fine examples of wedding invitations made by the letterpress method go to . .
http://thomas-printers.com/
AND
http://www.sideshowpress.com/
What is letterpress printing? . .
Response . .
Letterpress printing involves locking movable type into the bed of a press, inking it, and rolling or pressing paper against it to form an impression. High quality papers and inks are used. Items printed on a letter press can be easily identified by the impressions of the letters which punch into the paper slightly and create a raised effect. Letterpress printing is labor intensive but it is also considered "a work of art."
If you wish to see some fine examples of wedding invitations made by the letterpress method go to . .
http://thomas-printers.com/
AND
http://www.sideshowpress.com/
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| Illustration from the March 2010 copy of Southern Living Magazine |
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
June 26, 2012
Questions from Brides and Grooms . .
Three of my bridesmaids love the spa experience, besides giving them a gift certificate to a spa, do you have any other ideas?
Response . .
I came across this item in the holiday acornonline.com catalog. Here's a six month supply of facials that your bridesmaids can enjoy at home. And if you have a few extra dollars include some nail polish with the soap.
What a great bridesmaids' THANK YOU gift for less than $30.
Three of my bridesmaids love the spa experience, besides giving them a gift certificate to a spa, do you have any other ideas?
Response . .
I came across this item in the holiday acornonline.com catalog. Here's a six month supply of facials that your bridesmaids can enjoy at home. And if you have a few extra dollars include some nail polish with the soap.
What a great bridesmaids' THANK YOU gift for less than $30.
Monday, June 25, 2012
June 25, 2012
Carol L Boone and Joseph W Starkey
Maritza C Correa and Kenneth P DeLamarter were married on June 25.
Maritza C Correa and Kenneth P DeLamarter were married on June 25.
June 25, 2012
For those Brides and Grooms who are creating a wedding or bridal registry . .
The people from "Real Simple" Magazine tested several blenders (Yahoo Home Page). The 5 speed Kitchen Aid was rated overall Number 1, this item cost about $100.
The Best Budget Blender was the Oster 12 speed with a food processor attachment. As of this date, June 25, 2012, this blender can be found at walmart.com for about $40 and it can be ordered on-line. The average price of a bridal shower gift is $35 so put it on your list.
http://www.walmart.com/
The people from "Real Simple" Magazine tested several blenders (Yahoo Home Page). The 5 speed Kitchen Aid was rated overall Number 1, this item cost about $100.
The Best Budget Blender was the Oster 12 speed with a food processor attachment. As of this date, June 25, 2012, this blender can be found at walmart.com for about $40 and it can be ordered on-line. The average price of a bridal shower gift is $35 so put it on your list.
http://www.walmart.com/
Sunday, June 24, 2012
June 24, 2012
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
What does "consumption bar" mean"?
Response . .
With this type of bar you are only billed for the alcohol consumed by your guests. Be cautious: many times the contract will state "a minimum charge" of $ _______. A minimum charge is stated because a certain amount of items like oranges, lemons, and limes are needed to supply the bar.
What does "consumption bar" mean"?
Response . .
With this type of bar you are only billed for the alcohol consumed by your guests. Be cautious: many times the contract will state "a minimum charge" of $ _______. A minimum charge is stated because a certain amount of items like oranges, lemons, and limes are needed to supply the bar.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
June 23, 2012
Ooh La La Romance . .
The Omni Orlando Resort at Champion Gate (Florida) has a "Ooh La La Romance" package from $149 per night. Two Greg Norman golf courses, an array of pools are on the property and Orlando's theme parks are close by. Think honeymoon.
"From $149 per night" is posted on the Omni Orlando Resort at Champion Gate website as of this date, June 23, 2012.
"From $149 per night" is posted on the Omni Orlando Resort at Champion Gate website as of this date, June 23, 2012.
Friday, June 22, 2012
June 22, 2012
Who says you can't have a spectacular honeymoon for less than $30 a night?
The Number One rated National Park Lodge is "Crater Lake Lodge" in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. And for just $21 a night (tents) or $27 a night (RVs) you can reserve a spot at the Mazama Campground which is also in Crater Lake National Park. Staying at the campground gives you the opportunity to enjoy one of our countries national parks and eating breakfast, lunch or dinner at "The Lodge" gives you bragging rights. Bundles of wood plus washers, dryers, and showers are available at the campground. For more information and availability, call the National Park Service at 541-594-3100.
The Number One rated National Park Lodge is "Crater Lake Lodge" in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. And for just $21 a night (tents) or $27 a night (RVs) you can reserve a spot at the Mazama Campground which is also in Crater Lake National Park. Staying at the campground gives you the opportunity to enjoy one of our countries national parks and eating breakfast, lunch or dinner at "The Lodge" gives you bragging rights. Bundles of wood plus washers, dryers, and showers are available at the campground. For more information and availability, call the National Park Service at 541-594-3100.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
June 21, 2012
Lesley J Bird and David A French
Amy Austin and Manuel Fernandez were married on June 21.
Amy Austin and Manuel Fernandez were married on June 21.
June 21, 2012
Here's a great idea for a Friday night at-home bachelorette party or a Sunday afternoon bridal shower.
Make your own popcorn station. Serve freshly popped popcorn alongside nuts, candies, dried fruits, and a gravy boat of drizzle-your-own caramel sauce!
And here's the best part, all of the items needed can be purchased ahead of time and put out in less than 30 minutes plus easy clean-up!
Make your own popcorn station. Serve freshly popped popcorn alongside nuts, candies, dried fruits, and a gravy boat of drizzle-your-own caramel sauce!
And here's the best part, all of the items needed can be purchased ahead of time and put out in less than 30 minutes plus easy clean-up!
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| Idea and advertisement from Good Housekeeping Magazine |
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
June 20, 2012
"To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour."
William Blake
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour."
William Blake
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
June 19, 2012
Jessica L Drawbaugh and Michael E Strine
Laurie A Sweney and Scott E Witmer were married on June 19.
Laurie A Sweney and Scott E Witmer were married on June 19.
June 19, 2012
What to frame your engagement picture?
What to give your parents a great gift?
What to make some of your wedding photos a focal point on the wall?
Saw this advertisement in a magazine. Great, affordable idea!
What to give your parents a great gift?
What to make some of your wedding photos a focal point on the wall?
Saw this advertisement in a magazine. Great, affordable idea!
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| Lots of choices in frame sizes. |
Monday, June 18, 2012
June 18, 2012
Karen S Frange and James Davis
Jennifer M Hancock and Shawn S Sealer were married on June 18.
Jennifer M Hancock and Shawn S Sealer were married on June 18.
June 18, 2012
Questions from a Bride and Groom . .
We both love Chex Mix, and we serve it at all of our parties. Since this is our "signature snack" would it be okay to serve a couple of different kinds of Chex Mix with drinks during the social hour and then pass out small bags of Chex Mix as take-home gifts as our wedding guests depart.
Response . .
It's a great idea! May I suggest Herbed Cashew Snack Mix and Party Hardy Chex Mix during the social hour (and they should be labelled or marked because the first mix has nuts in it). Put the mixes in brightly colored bowls, the bright colors will grab your guests' attention immediately.
May I suggest wedding theme cellophane bags or take-out boxes of Chex Apple Cinnamon Pecan Snack Mix and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Munchies as the departure gift(s). And may I also suggest creating labels for the take-home bags or boxes either saying "Thank You" or the ingredients of the mix (or both).
There's lots of great recipes at http://www.chexpartymixchange.com/
We both love Chex Mix, and we serve it at all of our parties. Since this is our "signature snack" would it be okay to serve a couple of different kinds of Chex Mix with drinks during the social hour and then pass out small bags of Chex Mix as take-home gifts as our wedding guests depart.
Response . .
It's a great idea! May I suggest Herbed Cashew Snack Mix and Party Hardy Chex Mix during the social hour (and they should be labelled or marked because the first mix has nuts in it). Put the mixes in brightly colored bowls, the bright colors will grab your guests' attention immediately.
May I suggest wedding theme cellophane bags or take-out boxes of Chex Apple Cinnamon Pecan Snack Mix and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Munchies as the departure gift(s). And may I also suggest creating labels for the take-home bags or boxes either saying "Thank You" or the ingredients of the mix (or both).
There's lots of great recipes at http://www.chexpartymixchange.com/
Sunday, June 17, 2012
June 17, 2012
Kristin A Heister and Ronald G Juchem Jr.
Emily Good and Steven D Cawley
Brittany C Ruth and Andrew S Grove
Coty M Willits and Mark K Wise were married on June 17.
Emily Good and Steven D Cawley
Brittany C Ruth and Andrew S Grove
Coty M Willits and Mark K Wise were married on June 17.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
Looking for a facility close to the Interstate for your guests' overnight lodging while they are in the Venice area?
The newest hotel in Venice, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, features 103 smoke-free guestrooms and suites, free breakfast, heated pool/spa and 24 hour market pantry plus a fitness and business center.
Contact Alison Belsan, Director of Sales, at 941-488-4343
Alison.bensan@marriott.com
The newest hotel in Venice, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, features 103 smoke-free guestrooms and suites, free breakfast, heated pool/spa and 24 hour market pantry plus a fitness and business center.
Contact Alison Belsan, Director of Sales, at 941-488-4343
Alison.bensan@marriott.com
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| Conveniently located right off Interstate 75, exit 193 (Jacaranda Boulevard), Venice, FL. Just a short drive to Sarasota, St Petersburg, Tampa and the Fort Myers area. |
Friday, June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012
From . . GainesvilleSun.com
By Catherine Hollingsworth
NYT Newspapers
Filipino Wedding Customs and Traditions
Pre-wedding tradition: A diamond or birthstone ring can be given as an engagement ring. Wedding plans are often made during the pamanhikan, which is when the groom formally asks permission to marry the bride. The Despedida de Soltera is a kind of farewell for the bride, hosted by her family, and the groom's family is invited.
Wedding attire and jewelry: Tailor-made gowns and tuxedos are now common, but the tradition barong tagalog, a thin, embroidered ecru shirt, is still popular for grooms and male wedding guests.
Ceremony: Godparents, called ninongs and ninangs, stand as witnesses. The ring bearer is accompanied by a coin bearer, who carries 13 coins, called arrhae, symbolic of wealth. The bride's long veil is pinned to the groom to symbolize their union and a loop, such as a rope or a string of flowers or coins, is placed around the couple to signify their bond.
Reception and food: An elaborate feast follows the wedding with numerous courses. There is often a money-dance, in which male guests pin money to the bride's gown. White doves, kept in a bell-shaped cage, may be released after the ceremony.
What a custom-made barong? Go to http://www.mybarong.com
By Catherine Hollingsworth
NYT Newspapers
Filipino Wedding Customs and Traditions
Pre-wedding tradition: A diamond or birthstone ring can be given as an engagement ring. Wedding plans are often made during the pamanhikan, which is when the groom formally asks permission to marry the bride. The Despedida de Soltera is a kind of farewell for the bride, hosted by her family, and the groom's family is invited.
Wedding attire and jewelry: Tailor-made gowns and tuxedos are now common, but the tradition barong tagalog, a thin, embroidered ecru shirt, is still popular for grooms and male wedding guests.
Ceremony: Godparents, called ninongs and ninangs, stand as witnesses. The ring bearer is accompanied by a coin bearer, who carries 13 coins, called arrhae, symbolic of wealth. The bride's long veil is pinned to the groom to symbolize their union and a loop, such as a rope or a string of flowers or coins, is placed around the couple to signify their bond.
Reception and food: An elaborate feast follows the wedding with numerous courses. There is often a money-dance, in which male guests pin money to the bride's gown. White doves, kept in a bell-shaped cage, may be released after the ceremony.
What a custom-made barong? Go to http://www.mybarong.com
Thursday, June 14, 2012
June 14, 2014
Want to display your pre-wedding, wedding, reception and honeymoon photographs in your home?
Here's a great idea . .
Here's a great idea . .
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| Sweetheart Collage Start in the center and work your way out until you form a heart. Tip: use bright pictures and combine both close-up and distance shots, so nothing gets lost to the eye. Found this idea in a magazine. |
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
June 13, 2012
Question from a Bride and Groom . .
My future Mother-in-law is going to host a lunch on her sun porch after our 11AM wedding rehearsal. Could you suggest two "make ahead" items. One has to be a meatless recipe.
Response . .
Savory French Toast . . sliced Italian bread, chopped tomatoes, black olives, olive oil, eggs, feta cheese, salt and pepper.
Shepherd's pie topped baked potatoes . . the potatoes can be baked ahead of time or microwaved in less than ten minutes. Prepare a shepherd's pie filling of sauteed ground beef, peas and carrots (this can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker). Put a spoon full of sour cream on top of the Shepherd's pie mixture.
Serve with iced tea, lemonade or ice water.
Dessert can be an assortment of brownies or homemade cookies.
My future Mother-in-law is going to host a lunch on her sun porch after our 11AM wedding rehearsal. Could you suggest two "make ahead" items. One has to be a meatless recipe.
Response . .
Savory French Toast . . sliced Italian bread, chopped tomatoes, black olives, olive oil, eggs, feta cheese, salt and pepper.
Shepherd's pie topped baked potatoes . . the potatoes can be baked ahead of time or microwaved in less than ten minutes. Prepare a shepherd's pie filling of sauteed ground beef, peas and carrots (this can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker). Put a spoon full of sour cream on top of the Shepherd's pie mixture.
Serve with iced tea, lemonade or ice water.
Dessert can be an assortment of brownies or homemade cookies.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
June 12, 2012
Questions from Brides and Grooms . .
We cannot afford to pay $49.95 per person for a three course dinner at our reception. Do you have suggestions on how to reduce this cost?
Response . . Get married in the morning. The least expensive FULL MEAL that you can serve your guests is breakfast or brunch. Go to your hometown dinner, look at the menu. Waffles, pancakes and scrambled eggs cost a lot less than burgers or steak. And here's the best part about having a morning reception . . the only alcoholic beverage that you have to purchase is a glass of champagne for each guest for the toast to the Bride and Groom. People do not expect an open bar or a disc jockey or an elaborate wedding cake at 11AM in the morning.
We cannot afford to pay $49.95 per person for a three course dinner at our reception. Do you have suggestions on how to reduce this cost?
Response . . Get married in the morning. The least expensive FULL MEAL that you can serve your guests is breakfast or brunch. Go to your hometown dinner, look at the menu. Waffles, pancakes and scrambled eggs cost a lot less than burgers or steak. And here's the best part about having a morning reception . . the only alcoholic beverage that you have to purchase is a glass of champagne for each guest for the toast to the Bride and Groom. People do not expect an open bar or a disc jockey or an elaborate wedding cake at 11AM in the morning.
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| Omelet, fresh fruit, toast, and a cup of coffee. |
Monday, June 11, 2012
June 11, 2010
Amanda Ottenstroer and James Mancusi
Cindy Henderson and David Boram
Deborah J Price and Gary A Lockwood were married on June 11.
Cindy Henderson and David Boram
Deborah J Price and Gary A Lockwood were married on June 11.
June 11, 2012
A very popular vendor table at the "Tie the Knot" Bridal Show at the Mission Valley Country Club on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
Ciao Gelato features 16 flavors daily (gelato, sorbet, no sugar added and seasonal) Y U M
Address: 317A West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Telephone: 941 445 5840
E-mail: ciao.veniceflorida@gmail.com
Address: 317A West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Telephone: 941 445 5840
E-mail: ciao.veniceflorida@gmail.com
Sunday, June 10, 2012
June 10, 2012
Meghan Thompson and Todd Spayde
Whiteny E Slusser and Camrin D Krzykowski were married on June 10.
Whiteny E Slusser and Camrin D Krzykowski were married on June 10.
June 10, 2012
Ring the Bells and Tell the People
He proposed! We’re engaged to be married!
Did you find your engagement ring in a McDonald’s Happy Meal?
Did he ask you to marry him as the two of you rode on a roller coaster at the Universal Studios theme park?
If you would like to tell “the whole wide world” about “how he proposed and where” then submit your story to Simple Seaside Ceremonies by September 1, 2012. Your story will be published in the Simple Seaside Ceremonies blog in the category of “Ring the Bells and Tell the People”. PLEASE only use your first names in the story. Your story can be told in one or two sentences but no more than three paragraphs. The winner will be announced the first week in September 2012. The winner will be given the choice of selecting a genuine pearl necklace OR a local restaurant gift card.
Please submit your story by September 1, 2012 to: AvisSBrangan@yahoo.com
Simple Seaside Ceremonies
Subject: He Proposed Contest
Simple Seaside Ceremonies . . . Romantic, Interfaith, Civil, Christian, and Themed Wedding Ceremonies/Renewal of Vows
Serving the Sarasota, Florida area . . 941-412-4114 . . http://www.simpleseasideceremonies.com/
The contest will start today, June 10, 2012 at the "Tie the Knot" Bridal Show at the Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Road, Nokomis, FL
Saturday, June 9, 2012
June 9, 2012
African-American Ethnic Wedding Traditions
Article by Catherine Hollingsworth
NYT Regional Newspapers
From http://www.weddingsatwork.com/article_gainesvillesun.htm January 20, 2001
The bridal shower might be modeled after a tradition called an Epp, or the "loading of the bride," when elders in a village offer advice and gifts to the bride-to-be. Grooms-to-be may follow the tradition of bringing family gifts to their prospective bride's home.
Wedding attire and jewelry: African headdresses may replace the traditional veil in contemporary weddings. Elaborate braided hairstyles can serve as their own headpiece. The groom may drape an African-patterned scarf over his tuxedo. The couple may also create their own wedding attire using African-patterned material and styles.
Illustration from textilethings.blogspot.com
Ceremony: The broom, used by some Africans to sweep away evil, appears in some African-American weddings. The bride and groom jump over it just as slaves did to show their entrance into marriage. African kente cloth is often used as an aisle runner. In West African culture, a libation is poured just before the feast. At the end of the ceremony, corn can be thrown instead of rice.
Reception and food: Popular dishes are Southern, Caribbean, Creole and African dishes . . including orange-glazed sweet potatoes, peach cobbler, biscuits, seafood gumbo, Jamaican beef patties, fried plantain, beef kabobs, and black cake.
Illustration from deplicque.net
Article by Catherine Hollingsworth
NYT Regional Newspapers
From http://www.weddingsatwork.com/article_gainesvillesun.htm January 20, 2001
The bridal shower might be modeled after a tradition called an Epp, or the "loading of the bride," when elders in a village offer advice and gifts to the bride-to-be. Grooms-to-be may follow the tradition of bringing family gifts to their prospective bride's home.
Wedding attire and jewelry: African headdresses may replace the traditional veil in contemporary weddings. Elaborate braided hairstyles can serve as their own headpiece. The groom may drape an African-patterned scarf over his tuxedo. The couple may also create their own wedding attire using African-patterned material and styles.
Illustration from textilethings.blogspot.comCeremony: The broom, used by some Africans to sweep away evil, appears in some African-American weddings. The bride and groom jump over it just as slaves did to show their entrance into marriage. African kente cloth is often used as an aisle runner. In West African culture, a libation is poured just before the feast. At the end of the ceremony, corn can be thrown instead of rice.
Reception and food: Popular dishes are Southern, Caribbean, Creole and African dishes . . including orange-glazed sweet potatoes, peach cobbler, biscuits, seafood gumbo, Jamaican beef patties, fried plantain, beef kabobs, and black cake.
Illustration from deplicque.net
Friday, June 8, 2012
June 8, 2012
Question of the week . .
Do you think it is appropriate for an engaged couple to only put expensive items like a big screen television on their wedding registry because they do not want or need small items.
Do you think it is appropriate for an engaged couple to only put expensive items like a big screen television on their wedding registry because they do not want or need small items.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
June 7, 2012
The following couples were married on June 7
Emily Salisbury and Franco Primavesi
Samantha M Stroud and David J Lahr
Emily Salisbury and Franco Primavesi
Samantha M Stroud and David J Lahr
June 7, 2012
Looking for a place to honeymoon?
Or celebrate your first wedding anniversary?
Three of the "Top 25 Bargain Hotels in the United States" are located in Florida
Per tripadvisor.com
Low-Key Hideaway
Cedar Key, FL
http://www.lowkeyhideaway.com
Sea Chest Motel
Treasure Island, FL
http://www.seachestmotel.com
http://www.theseachest.com
Alhambra Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, FL
http://www.alhambrabeachmotel.com
Or celebrate your first wedding anniversary?
Three of the "Top 25 Bargain Hotels in the United States" are located in Florida
Per tripadvisor.com
Low-Key Hideaway
Cedar Key, FL
http://www.lowkeyhideaway.com
Sea Chest Motel
Treasure Island, FL
http://www.seachestmotel.com
http://www.theseachest.com
Alhambra Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, FL
http://www.alhambrabeachmotel.com
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
June 6, 2012
Want to have a "southern" themed wedding? Lots of great ideas and photographs of "real southern weddings" can be found in the book "Weddings by Tara Guerard". Book can be ordered via amazon.com
Information provided by: South Living Magazine May 2010 issue
Information provided by: South Living Magazine May 2010 issue
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
June 5, 2012
From the "Best Breakfasts in Florida" article by Andy Schrader
"Florida Living: People & Places Magazine", April 2010 issue
Another reason to get married in the Sarasota County area . .
Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach
941-778-1919
http://www.gulfdrivetiki.com
The daily breakfast specials scrawled on a dry erase board are your best bet. Whatever's fresh and on the minds of owners George and Wendy Kokolis appears there. Onion, pepperoni, and provolone omelets; mango-coconut waffles, and a corned beef hash-cheese wrap were some recent offerings.
Yes, you can get married here and party here.
"Florida Living: People & Places Magazine", April 2010 issue
Another reason to get married in the Sarasota County area . .
Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach
941-778-1919
http://www.gulfdrivetiki.com
The daily breakfast specials scrawled on a dry erase board are your best bet. Whatever's fresh and on the minds of owners George and Wendy Kokolis appears there. Onion, pepperoni, and provolone omelets; mango-coconut waffles, and a corned beef hash-cheese wrap were some recent offerings.
Yes, you can get married here and party here.
Monday, June 4, 2012
June 4, 2012
Stacie Sybrandt and J Steven Shenenberger
Norma Gonzalez and Gregory Thorum
Nicole L Green and Chad J Ober
were married on the fourth day of June.
Norma Gonzalez and Gregory Thorum
Nicole L Green and Chad J Ober
were married on the fourth day of June.
June 4, 2012
Another reason to get married in Sarasota County . .
Bird Key - A small island that is an exclusive gated community located between the mainland and Lido Key. Many notable celebrities reside in this unique waterfront community of luxurious homes.
Bird Key - A small island that is an exclusive gated community located between the mainland and Lido Key. Many notable celebrities reside in this unique waterfront community of luxurious homes.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
June 3, 2012
It's not just your imagination. Men really don't say "I'm sorry" as often as women do, according to the research by the University of Waterloo in Ontario. Mind you, guys are willing. Once they realize they've messed up, they just as likely to fess up and apologize. The problem is that men have a higher threshold for bad behavior and what qualifies as offensive, off-putting or outrageous.
And we needed a study for this?
From familycircle.com (Family Circle Magazine) May 2011 issue
And we needed a study for this?
From familycircle.com (Family Circle Magazine) May 2011 issue
Saturday, June 2, 2012
June 2, 2012
One of the ten best budget friendly family resorts per www.familyvacationcritic.com
For those couples who want to include their children on their honeymoon and make it a family vacation . .
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
The Ka'anapali Beach Hotel offers a beautiful location on 11 acres of the island's famous Ka'anapali Beach, along with lots of genuine Hawaiian touches and personalized served hard to come by at some of the larger resorts. The hotel has a neat whale-shaped pool and beautiful landscaping.
What makes it a deal?
The location on Ka'anapali Beach can't be beat for the price, and the hotel's Aloha Value rooms (which face exterior lawns or surrounding hotels) are a great deal. The hotel also offers a free "Aloha Passport for Kids" program for families with children 12 and under, which guides families through the property while they participate in activities like hula lessons and flower and lei making.
For those couples who want to include their children on their honeymoon and make it a family vacation . .
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
The Ka'anapali Beach Hotel offers a beautiful location on 11 acres of the island's famous Ka'anapali Beach, along with lots of genuine Hawaiian touches and personalized served hard to come by at some of the larger resorts. The hotel has a neat whale-shaped pool and beautiful landscaping.
What makes it a deal?
The location on Ka'anapali Beach can't be beat for the price, and the hotel's Aloha Value rooms (which face exterior lawns or surrounding hotels) are a great deal. The hotel also offers a free "Aloha Passport for Kids" program for families with children 12 and under, which guides families through the property while they participate in activities like hula lessons and flower and lei making.
Friday, June 1, 2012
June 1, 2012
May you have warm words on a cold evening . .
A full moon on a dark night,
and the road downhill all the way to your door.
A full moon on a dark night,
and the road downhill all the way to your door.
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