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March 2008

Feeding of the 5000 by Mark Kingsdorf - This story of turning water to wine and multiplying loaves and fishes… truly a HUGE miracle…
But, at the risk of sounding sacrilegious neglects talking about the most challenging part of the story- the same part couples planning their wedding, and wedding consultants deal with all the time…
It skims over the part where people complained about the fact that they didn’t like red wine, or that they only drank Australian Shiraz, the people who were on carb free diets and couldn’t have the bread, who might not like the sauces he served with the fish or were vegetarian!
OK, OK, I’M KIDDING! (Boy I can see the comments already)
But the truth is: Picking a menu which will make everyone at your wedding happy is no less miraculous....read more

The Bride Wore Red, Lipstick That Is by Lisa Merritt-Lee Selecting the right colors for makeup would make a modern day bride choose a colors of natural or soft tones. Playing it safe is always the first choice, however, playing with color when done right, can create super star results. As the season change colors makeup colors change as well. Spring brings colors of pink, peach, bronze, pinks, purples, orange etc. Using color is always a way to turn a twist on what everyone would expect to see when you walk down that Isle. Don't be afraid to play with bold colors either. Red lipstick is always sexy and eye catching, but as bride, it would have to be done right! ...read more

Bridmaid Fashions? by Edith Gilbert Dear Edith, I have been looking at bridesmaid’s dresses and am having a hard time deciding what to choose. My bridesmaids are all different heights and sizes, both blonde and brunette, and also of different ages! What to do?”..read more

Music for the Bridal Workout by Leslie Orlen, M.S. CPT-NASMAre you just working out with the same boring cardiovascular routine whether it be on the treadmill or elliptical machine to get those pounds off before the best day of your life? Are you working out at a hard enough intensity?.read more

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February 2008

Just like the perfect wedding gown, or a great pair of shoes…. by Mark Kingsdorf - You know you’ve found the right wedding planner when you meet them.People ask me all time: “Do I REALLY need a wedding planner?” and my standard answer is- “How much is your free time worth?”

Many brides aren’t sure they need a planner, can afford a planner or are afraid that the planner will come in and take over the wedding making it “their’ day....read more

PInk Ladies by Scarlett Messina I am a huge fan of pink. I have been a “pink lady” since I was playing Rizzo as a kid. I love everything pink and especially love pink make-up. I use pink colors on clients all the time. I think no color brightens the skin and adds life to the face better than a pink tone blush. Nothing is sexier on the mouth than sheer pouty pink lipgloss. But when I tell clients I am going to use pink shades on them they immediately cringe especially when I tell them I am going to apply pink eyeshadow. ...read more

Bridal Shower Attendees by Edith Gilbert Dear Edith: Is it appropriate for me, the maid of honor, to invite people to a bridal shower when they are not invited to the “destination” wedding?”..read more

The Perfect Plan to Spring into Shape! by Leslie Orlen, M.S. CPT-NASM Spring- the most perfect time for a bride to spring into her shapely dress Maybe you would love to sculpt into shape this Spring just in time for your wedding or maybe you just want to shed a few pounds before shopping for that dynamite Victoria Secret bating suit you’ve been wanting to buy for your dream honeymoon. Spring is in the air- what a great time to regroup and focus on your ‘me’ time! .read more

January 2008

A Wedding Planner's New Year's Wish by Mark Kingsdorf - While I have NEVER said NO to a couple, there have been those times….Brides often have a fairytale vision of their weddings. Sometime the fantasy gets in the way of reality… here are my wishes for couples to have a happy New Year....read more

Guilty Pleasures by Scarlett MessinaThe Metallic Eye was the eye “du Jour” of Holiday 2007 and is still going strong into early 2008 but is now translating from dark smoky grey colors to burnished browns and golds. These colors with a “gilded” edge have been used on every catwalk showing the new Spring fashions. This is a very easy look to achieve and everyone from pale Nordic blondes to dark ebony haired gals can pull it off easily.
All of the cosmetic lines are “gilding” all of their colors. The choices range from burnished browns to gleaming coppers even bright gold shadow is given a tarnished tint. Cosmetic companies have worked with their “colorists” to add extra pigments to colors to achieve the gilded look. Even though you may currently have shadows you think will work for this look go try some of the new colors offered.. ...read more

Father's Role by Edith Gilbert Please tell me what role the father plays in helping me plan my wedding? I feel badly because it seems to me that he is kind of left out in the decision making process, although he is paying all the bills. Do you have suggestions?..read more

New Year, New You! by Leslie Orlen, M.S. CPT-NASM There’s no time like the present. First, set a realistic goal of starting and sticking to healthy behavioral patterns for your 2008 wedding! Before you know it bells will be ringing. . .read more

Decemeber 2007

Dashing Through the Snow, Stressing All the Way...
Sexy Smoky Eyes
Receiving Gifts
`tis the season to be fit, falalalala la la la - Achieving your FIT goals throughout the holidays…

November 2007

Mean, Oh Mean, Mean Green Foundation And Your Skin Type Singing At My Wedding
Fall Into Wedding Dress
10 TIPS For Destination Wedding Bliss

October 2007

Crisp Autumn Nights, Candles, Fireplaces, and Great Harvest Foods...
Bridal Hair & Makeup you will never regret
Offered Help
Here Comes The Bride...Stress Free
Wedding Flowers: Tricks and Tips

September 2007

Fairytale Weddings
Hollywood's Secret
Who Should Give Me Away?
9 Tips on Living Well
Destination Hawaii
Amy Michelson
Lazaro
Anjolique
Jane Wang
Cheryl King
Erin Cole