September 30, 2012

Your bridal registry should reflect your present lifestyle, not something you think you'll do or use.  If you love to "fix things up" then registering for tools is appropriate.  If you just bought a home or plan to purchase a home in the future then registering for tools is appropriate.

September 29, 2012

                                                   Vickie L Miller and David W Flickinger
                                                      Julie E Reilly and Brian J Hoffman

                                                 became a Mr. and Mrs. on September 29

September 29, 2012

Going far, far away on your honeymoon?  Check http://www.XE.com for currency conversion rates, calculators for travel expenses, credit card charges, and other monetary travel information.

You should have a basic knowledge of what money and what credit cards are accepted enroute to your honeymoon and at your destination.

September 28, 2012

                        Amy LeFever and Craig Menges were marred on the 28th day of September.

September 28, 2012

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Where can we find a hotel that is pet friendly in the Wilmington, NC area?  We are getting married in that area.

Response . .
The Comfort Suites Magnolia Greens in Leland, NC is pet friendly.  This hotel is located near historical Wilmington, NC.  Why don't you try to incorporate taking a ride on the Henrietta III Riverboat or riding in a horse drawn carriage at sunset as part of your wedding activities?  Both of these activities are available near this hotel.

September 27, 2012

Ashley N Workinger and Michael C Litz stated their wedding vows on the 27th day of September.

September 26, 2012

Maria Meza Montano and Keith A Reed said "I do" on the 26th day of September.

September 26, 2012

Another reason to get married in Sarasota County, Florida . . Siesta Key Beach

Siesta Key Beach is recognized as having the "whitest and finest sand in the world."  The Siesta Key Public Beach extends along a half-mile of the most pristine white sands in the world.  The pure quartz pulverized to a fine powder, has a magical quality.  There is no sand quite like this, anywhere.  Even under the burning subtropical sun, it feels cool to the touch.  Siesta Key Beach was recognized as the Number 1 beach in the US by the Travel Channel.

This wedding took place at 7PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 just as the sun was beginning to set. 

September 25, 2012

Lore Brosius and Nathan Mauger were married on the 25th day of September.

September 25, 2012

http://seatguru.com (by Trip Advisor) notes the airplane seats that cost an extra fee.  They also note what seats have the most (or the least) legroom.  So, if you are travelingwith someone six foot or taller checking legroom may be a priority before you make airplane reservations, especially on a long flight.

September 24, 2012

Before you buy travel insurance from a cruise line or travel agency check out InsureMyTrip.com.

http://www.insuremytrip.com gives you the opportunity to compare policies, plans and prices from many insurance companies.  I have never purchased travel insurance BUT I may seriously consider buying it the next time I go far, far away.  Why?  Because both of my extra large suitcases were damaged at the port, and I will probably have to replace them.

September 15, 2012

Another great reason to get married in Sarasota County, Florida . .

Longboat Key - an eleven mile private island paradise located between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay with a luxurious lifestyle that is unsurpassed.  Think bridal gown, veil and rhinestone decorated flip-flops.

September 14, 2012

The following couples exchanged wedding rings on the 14th day of September . .

Kelli A Cashmere and William P Weber III

Leslie Disney and Stephen W Furlong

September 14, 2012

How to Sort . . Slide . . Seal . . and Send Your Invitations

There they are, stacks and stacks of wedding invitations.  Put all those pristine pieces of paper together by following these seven simple steps to invitation insertions.

Place the tissue paper on top of the invitation lettering.  (A tasteful tradition from a time, long ago, when ink might smudge.)

Lay the reception card on top of the tissue.

Place the reception card on top of the tissue.

Place any other inserts on top of the reception card according to their size.  Slip this whole enclosure ensemble into an ungummed envelope.  Make sure that the text is facing the flap.

Write the guests' names on the ungummed envelope face.

Insert the ungummed envelope into an outer gummed envelope.  Make sure the names you just inscribed face the outer envelope flap.

Address the outer envelope face (in black ink), seal it, and then go to the post office.

The Number 1 mistake made when addressing invitations is when the phrase "and Guest" is used.  You should make a genuine effort to find out the name of who your cousin Mary Smith is bringing to your ceremony and reception so that person's name can be put on the invitation envelope and reception place card.  People do not like being referred to as "and Guest."

Miss Mary Smith

Mr. John Davidson

September 13, 2012

The following couple was married on the 13th day of September.

Tracy Smith and Charles T Kennedy IV

September 13, 2012

Sometimes the perfect setting for an intimate Renewal of Vows ceremony is aleady there.

September 12, 2012

And the two shall become one . .

September 11, 2012

Tara Bowermaster and Richard L Halter Jr were married on the eleventh day of September.

September 11, 2012

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

What are some of the first things that we need to do if we are having an outdoor wedding next spring at a family member's home?

Response . .

Determine how many guests you plan to invite, the formaility of your wedding, and the time of the event so when you meet with service providers or vendors you will be able to answer several questions.  Determine if there is enough "flat land" for a tent or canopy.  Determine how many bathrooms are in the house and how many you will need to rent (two bathrooms serves 35 guests).  Determine if any outside maintenance is needed (painting, trimming shrubbery, updating outdoor furniture, replacing torn or broken items, etc).  Determine where you plan to park the cars and what other parking areas are available if you do not have enough room to park all the cars expected.  Determine if all of your guests will fit in the house if it is impossible to have the ceremony and/or reception outside due to heavy rain or a severe storm.

September 10, 2012

The following couples exchanged wedding vows on September 10.

Diane Kralik and J Roger Pasquale

Dekey Tenpa and Keith Neuman

Colleen McClintock and Eric A Slane

September 9, 2012

Who said "I do" on September 9?

Lisa M Martinez and James M Lynch

Katherine H Berger and Matthew J Hutchinson

Jessica P Schnetzka and Jonathan A Goshorn

September 9, 2012

Question of the week . .

If a five piece band cost the same as a DJ which entertainment would you choose for your reception?




Simple Seaside Ceremonies
Avis Shiveler Brangan
Venice, FL
941-412-4114
http://www.simpleseasideceremonies.com

September 8, 2012

Are you in charge of supplying the budget wine for the engagement party or the rehearsal dinner?  Here's several wines that cost less than $15, can be purchased at a supermarket, and pair favorably with a meal.

2011 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi "Pinot Grigio" $8

Twin Vines "Vinho Verde"  $8

Pair with grilled shrimp

2011 Lapostolle Casa "Sauvignon Blac" $12

Pair with crab cakes or oysters on a shell

2010 White Truck "Moscato" $13
Pair with peach cobbler or lemon meringue pie

2011 Excelsior "Chardonnay" $10
Pair with pastas, scallops or fried fish tacos

2010 Folonari "Pinot Noir" $8
Pair with salmon steaks, barbecued chicken or portobello mushrooms

2009 Veramonte Reserva "Merlot" $10
Pair with chicken parmesan or sausage and peppers

2010 Ravenswood Vintners Blend "Petite Sirah" $10
Pair with ribs or macaroni n cheese

2011 Portillo "Malbec" $10
Pair with grilled steak or chicken

2009 Liberty School "Cabernet Sauvignon" $12
Pair with lamb chops or hot dogs

Source:  Best cheap supermarket wines - Yahoo
http://shopping.yahoo.com/news/best-cheap-supermarket-wines.html

September 7, 2012

South Asian (Hindu and Indian) Traditions and Customs . .

Pre-wedding tradition:  The Bride's hands and feet are painted with henna using an art form known as mehndi.  Traditionally, the Bride's parents formally promise to give their daughter away and the Groom's parents must accept her as their son's wife before the wedding.

Wedding attire and jewelry:  The Bride is presented with jewelry . .  a bangle, called a choodha, and a chain of beads with a pendant (man-glasutra).

Ceremony:  In some cases, the ceremony can actually last for several days.  There are several rites during the ceremony, the most important being Sapta Padi, in which the Bride and Groom take seven steps together and make seven promises.

Reception and food:  Vegetarian kabobs or curried beef or chicken.  After the ceremony, family and friends may toss flower petals at the Bride and Groom to ward off evil.

Madonna lace glove henna design

September 6, 2012

Nancy E McFalls and Ray S Froeschle were married on September 6.

September 6, 2012

Here's a great menu idea before and after a warm weather casual sunset wedding.  Serve Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad before the ceremony and an assortment of fruit flavored sherbets and wedding cake after the ceremony.  The chicken salad can be prepared the night before or the morning of the wedding and then served over a bed of mixed greens.

Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
2 cups seedless red and green grapes, halved
1 - 11 ounce can of mandarin oranges
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (or canned pineapple tidbits)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Serves 4- 6 people

Serve with Orange-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Recipe can be found at Southern Living Magazine, May 2012 issue

September 5, 2012

The following couples were married on the fifth day of September . .

Joy Beckley and Frank Bianchimano

Fiona J Keown and Casey Fortman

September 5, 2012




Know some "Baby Boomers" who are renewing their vows and you don't know what to give them as a gift?

Are you invited to the wedding of some "older folks," and you want to give them something that they will enjoy?

Are you invited to a "Jack and Jill"  bridal shower for a mature couple who already has lots of "stuff"?

Do you know a Bride and Groom who love the 1950's and watch old TV shows on a regular basis?

This DVD can be ordered from The Country Store by calling 1-800-558-1013
or from www.CountryStoreCatalog.com

Hi Ho Silver!

September 4, 2012

The following couples exchanged wedding vows on the fourth day of September . .

Joan Werleman and James Wheeler

Bridget A Lawrence and Bryan M Klinke

September 3, 2012

The following couples said "I do" on September third.

Crystal G Bower and Thomas J Colsher

Jessica D Smith and Brett D Kinnamon

Amanda White and Paul Godfrey

September 3, 2012

Labor Day weekend is the second busiest "wedding weekend" of the year.  The month of September runs a very close second to the month of June for weddings.  And that is why I have performed more weddings in the month of September than any other month.  Why?  It's the weather.

September 2, 2012

The following couples were married on September 2 . .

Jennifer M Cooper and Matthew Boyer

Gwendolyn S Eshleman and Timothy L Dunigan

September 2, 2012

Here's something that most Brides and Grooms would never think about putting in their "ceremony and reception" emergency kit . . . WD40.

WD-40 protects silver from tarnishing . . removes lipstick stains . . loosens stubborn zippers . . untangles jewelry chains . . removes tomato stains from clothing . . keeps scissors working smoothly . . and keeps pigeons off the balcony.

Compliments of: Simple Seaside Ceremonies
Avis Shiveler Brangan
Venice, FL
941-412-4114
http://www.simpleseasideceremonies.com

September 1, 2012

Angelia Oliver and Donald Sholly

Lisa Marie Jackson and Richard Paul Schwartz

Shawna L Brophy and Jeffrey S Gray

were married on the first day of September.