The Natural Bride Photo Shoot

The Wedding Salon: Miami

I can tell you that the Wedding Salon knows how to create a great event. They pull the best of the best vendors together for you and that means the best ideas, free stuff, and a good time. Be sure to scroll down for a complimentary tickets for the event other wise it's $50!

You are cordially invited to
The Wedding Salon
at
The Gansevoort South
on
June 15th!

Meet face-to-face with the hottest vendors and see spectacular table décor, dresses, honeymoon destinations, invitations, musicians, photographers, florists & more!
Amazing Bridal Fashion Show featuring Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mishcka & Amsale!

Complimentary Beauty Services, Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres,
and
Fabulous Gift Bags!

The Gansevoort South
2377 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL
Monday, June 15th
4pm – 9pm

To Receive Two Complimentary Tickets (A $50 Value)

Enter code NYFL09C at
www.WeddingSalon.com
Brides@WeddingSalon.com
or
call 212.631.7777

P.S. Don't forget to tell your engaged friends about this great event!

The Wishpot

Before Tying the Knot, Think Wishpot
Take the Guessing out of Gifting with Easy-To-Use Wedding Registries

Aren’t wedding bells easier to ring when the bride & groom get the gifts they wished for? New, online social shopping site Wishpot makes this happen with the simple click of a button! Taking the guessing out of gifting, the ingenious website lets the bride and groom-to-be let their family and friends know exactly what gifts they want on the big day, with smart, easy-to-use bridal registries. A win-win situation, the bride and groom are ensured to receive the gifts they want, while wedding guests are ensured to find the perfect gift, at the perfect price. After all, give the perfect gift and you just might be upgraded to a better table at the reception.
Sound like a typical registry to you? Look closer. While other online sites do offer registry services, the bride and groom are limited to that single retailer. Wishpot, on the other hand, enables users to select items from anywhere on the web. As any smart shopper would agree, why limit yourself to one store when you can have them all? If that weren’t enough, Wishpot offers price comparisons and sale alerts to keep your registry within reach of even the most budget-conscious guest. Unsure of what you want? Consult Wishpot’s wedding experts for unique gift ideas and tips, seek advice from other couples, or even check out the current, top registered items.

How exactly does Wishpot work? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1 – sign up. 2 – download the Wishpot button to your toolbar. 3 – go shopping! While browsing your favorite bridal & wedding gift sites on the net, drag and drop items you like into the Wishpot button on your toolbar. The items will be automatically added to your registry. Set any price comparisons or sale alerts, then send to your guests! With numerous easy to use and share features, Wishpot is the ideal solution for your wedding registry needs, wishes, and wants!

About Wishpot
Launched in 2007 and awarded Best Social Shopping site in 2008, Seattle-based Wishpot is a free social shopping service that makes it easy to save and share interesting things users find from anywhere on the web. Once collected, items are stored and organized using simple online lists, which can be kept private or shared with others. From wedding and baby to gadgets and indie, any kind of list can be created! Users can collect and discover products they like, recommend their favorite things, share and explore gift suggestions, receive price comparisons and sale alerts, and ask for opinions and advice. Once the Wishpot toolbar is downloaded, items from any online store or website can be saved with the simple click of a button. Start shopping, storing, sharing, and saving with Wishpot!

And just in case you didn't get the link:

WISHPOT

Wedding Contracts 101

Especially For You Planners

Keeping the smiles going on your wedding day is a big concern, are vendors going to do what they say, even if you sign on the dotted line (I know you watch daytime court TV). There are tons of "how the vendor ruined my day!" and "I hate you, now my life is ruin!". Although this sounds like a high schoolers whine, bad things happen to good people.

The Wedding Contracts Seminar 101 is here to keep everyone smiling, both vendors and you.

Wedding Contracts 101 Seminar
Saturday, June 27th 2009
10 am - 11:30 am
East Harlem Cafe
1651 Lexington Ave
(104th Street)
NYC, NY

What's covered:

• What should be included in my contracts with wedding vendors?

• How do I know I have comprehensive wedding contracts?

Especially For You Planners, LLC will review the contents of a reception and vendor contracts and teach you how to create your own contracts for a vendors.

Register
Wedding Contracts 101 Seminar
www.efyp.com/events.html
Fee:
$25.00 for individuals
$40.00 for couples

For More Info:
516.616.5053
917.597.7343
events@efyp.com

Something Blue Something Different

Queen Heron Creations

Queen Heron loves fiber, color, and shapes you'll find in nature. These are just two of her hand felted flowers, which can be a pin, hair ornament or even just a something wonderful to look at every day. Get a few and create a cluster for pins or have your bridesmaids carry a bunch for a bouquet.

Just lovely
Queen Heron Creations

The Vegan Bride: Paris

Imagine that in the middle of planning a wedding this lovely bride takes off to Paris for some rest and relaxation. I want her life! Lia is having the time of her life and you can read about her trip to Paris in her blog, Infinite Paris.

The Vegan Bride: 2nd Fitting

This was the full muslin fitting which went well. As you can see, the dress is forming very nicely. There are a few adjustments and the dress will be perfect. Lia had so much fun in the muslin, she began to spin around like a dancer. Can't wait for the fabric fitting which will soon come.

It was a great fitting and I love that she is enjoying every moment of her planning.

BB&G

A new magazine has partnered with Barnes and Noble, Black Bride and Groom. Many couples of color they have felt left out of the pages of the major wedding magazines that they love. BB&G fills that niche which has been missing for years. Now you can plan your wedding with ease using with their national directory of experienced professionals.

BB&G is also pleased to announce the national partnership with Barnes and Noble Stores. Through Barnes and Noble, you can purchase an online digital copy of BB&G or order a traditional print version today (print version).

Black Bride and Groom

The Wedding Salon Boot Camp

The Wedding Salon


You and a guest are cordially invited to
The Wedding Salon Mini Boot Camp Seminar
Discover Wedding Trends, Fabulous Secrets on Hidden Costs & Ways to Save!
And Get Stress Saving Tips
at a very posh spot

The Harvard Club
27 West 44th Street
New York NY

Monday May 18th, 2009
6 pm to 8 pm

Complimentary Tickets

($15 Value)

RSVP May 15th

Promo Code: HCBLG09 (only for applicants here in NY)

Register at: www.WeddingSalon.com

Visit the Events Page for more cities and dates

The Skin I'm In

Seems simple enough, find a bra in your skin tone. Of course if you are white, off white, black, or light pink, also some crazy floral pattern, turquoise, hot pink, red, tiger or leopard print. Not many companies have made a focus on skin tones. My Skins has made this a high on the priority list. With 20 colors to choose from you are most likely to find a match even if you are black or white.

My Skins

It just became a little easier to match your bra and panties to you.

The Right Fit

Photo by Lawrie Brown

Underneath all that tulle, satin, or some other confection of fiber, is the underwear of life. This is the day that all eyes are on you. An ill fitting bra can make all the difference in the fit the gown of your life.
Iris, has got the right fit the right bra for your best day of your life. On Atlantic Ave here in Brooklyn NY Iris Lingerie will help you put your best boob forward (ain't I clever). Iris Clarke (expert bra fitter) has even had one of her designs become "Oprah's favorite t shirt bra" in 2003. With many styles to choose from is lovely but what really should make your heart go pitter pat is the sizes from A thru K (!!!). Iris stock also includes other lingerie and even swimsuits (yes D cups and up). Take a trip down Atlantic Ave., you won't be sorry. Below all the info for your bra adventure.

Iris Lingerie
(located in Kimera)
366 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217

718.422.1149
Iris_eye10@yahoo.com

Tues-Sat: 12-7 pm
Sun: 12-6 pm

PS: I had been hearing about Iris for a long time from a great friend Lois (Sweet Octavia). In researching Iris, I also found this link: Bra Fitting At Iris Lingerie.

Gift Registry For Older Couples

Keep Smiling While Planning

Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, were excited about their decision to get married. They went for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they passed a pharmacy. Jacob suggests they go in. He addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?"

The pharmacist answers "Yes".

Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"

Pharmacist: "Of course we do."

Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"

Pharmacist: "All kinds."

Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism, scoliosis?"

Pharmacist: "Definitely."

Jacob: "How about Viagra?"

Pharmacist: "Of course."

Jacob:"How about medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and

jaundice?"

Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety.....the works!"

Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, antidotes for Parkinson's Disease?"

Pharmacist: "Absolutely."

Jacob: "Do you also sell wheelchairs and walkers?"

Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes. Why do you ask? Is there something I can Help you with?"

Jacob replies, "We'd like your store to be our Bridal Gift Registry."