Just for Swingers

Outdoor weddings are all about the beautiful scenery.  A decorated swing can enhance setting and you can make it yourself.  Then personalize it with the colorful fabrics, streamers, flowers, or even keeping it plain, all your guests will get a kick out of being swingers for a day. Below a video from DIY Network Romantic Embellished Swing.

Weddbook Ideas

Romantic Embellished Swing

Healthy Bride Makes a Healthy Life

Health is our biggest and most important commodity.  Keep yourself healthy for a healthy marraige. 

You are invited for a day filled with fun, education and empowerment.

Blissful Elegance Events: Woman's Health Wealth and Self Brunch

October 26th, 2013

12pm - 5pm

Basha Studios

45 East 34th Street

New York, NY 10016

Tickets

Early Bird (October 18, 2013) $45

Click here for more info

• Get your heart pumping with a Noon Stretch and Move
• Smoothie and Infused Water Demonstration
• Blood Pressure Screening
• and more

$5.00 from every ticket sold will be donated to Expecting Relief.  Expecting Relief is a non profit organization Incorporated and certified through New York State, founded in 2011 by Bracetti Sisters (Natasha and Vanessa).  They are dedicated to ensuring providence for families in need.  By helping families at a basic level, we are creating an equal opportunity for these families to prosper.
Expecting Relief

 

I Love This Idea

Sneak a Peak of 'Wedding Animation Video' from Filipa Rodrigues on Vimeo.

This was a recent freelance job Filipa Rodrigues had done for a wedding.  I just happened to find this on one of my favorite sites Vimeo (a video sharing site). 

Animation is not just for kids.  This is a fun way to capture the mood and keep family and friends excited about the up coming nuptials.  It's cute, fun, and your friends and family won't stop talking about it.

Summer Weddings/Party Crashers Can Really Bug Guests

If you're planning a beautiful outdoor wedding you must plan for those uninvited guests, bugs.  They can be a real mood killer.  Guests will be swatting, fanning, and some may even be allergic to bug bites, which can turn your wedding into a killer affair.

Photo credit Permed To Natural:My Wedding Photos

Time of day could be a factor to bugs coming to the party.  Dusk  and early morning appears to be when bugs like mosquitoes and gnats are active, so you may want to plan for after dusk or when the summer sun is at it's highest, but, have plenty of water and umbrellas to protect your guests from the hot sun.

Although a wedding by the lake (or any standing body of water), may be beautiful, this could present some issues.  Just be mindful that the unwanted guests may crash.

Photo Credit: The Veblen House:Buildings, Trail Trees, and a Sense of Place

Pest control at your wedding is not something you want to concentrate on.  You can try some of these tricks to help the wedding crashers at bay.

1. Hire a Pest Control service.  If you are getting married on family property, this could take some of the worry off your list.  The company will come out and provide you with the best solution based on your needs. FCM Pest Wire

2. Citronella Candles and Torches, the citronella oil is made from citronella grass, which grows in several countries in Southeast Asia. This tall grass has a pleasant lemon scent. This scent keeps some flying insects away, including mosquitoes, with its natural aroma.

Photo Credit: Elana Walker Presents the Art Of I Do

3. Bug Spray, supply your guests with some natural bug repellent. 

Wild Flower Avenue: Bug Off All Natural Bug Repellant

What happened to the Cicadas.  2013 was to be their mating year, it had been 17 years and the city would sound like call of the wild.  Cicadas are known for deafening high pitch droning sound, which is just annoying.  Some reports described locust like swarms, while others made us aware of this event.  It was suggested that outdoor weddings should have umbrellas on hand for guests.  

That's all changed, they just not coming.  According to this New York Times article 'Swan Song for Cicadas, but Many Missed the Show', there has been a change of plans.  So party on, at least this is party crasher.........more and likely will not be coming.

Awww How Sweet

Sweet Hearts

 These confection sculptures will leave your guest repeating "Awwwww How Sweet".  Austin Sugarworks, an all-natural sweetener product that is as kind to both the customer and the planet as possible. And taste so good, you might even just want to eat one or two on their own.

Orange Enfused Sugar Slices

Ginger Lions

Peppermint Snowflake Sugars

The sugars are infused with flavors, like Orange, Ginger, Peppermint and more.   Sugarworks, has many more shapes that will give your reception a sweet ending.

Austin Sugarworks

TEN HUT!!! Brides/The Wedding Bootcamp-NYC

The Wedding Boot Camp New York

 Discover the Latest Tips & Trends to 

Help You Plan Your Wedding

This educational seminar features the best vendors from the wedding industry.  Let the experts teach you how to avoid hidden costs and save.  Get the step by step details, loopholes and "tricks of the trade." Read more

  

Monday June 18, 2012

6pm - 8pm

Jenny Yoo

139 West 35th Street

New York, New York

Register for this event

Super 8 Super Cool

Super 8mm Film is a cool way to finish off a Vintage Style Wedding. It is a hot old trend that is getting a well deserved boost.  Creative videographers, can put a spin on your wedding memories that will have you watching for years and years.

Kristian, owner of Bliss Productions, took her Great Grandparents 16mm wedding video, which was transferred by Spectra Film and Video.  She then shot more recent footage and edited it in to the final piece.  It is truly a blessing that the film is so perfect so many years later. Read more




Below MK Super-8 shows you their creative process.

 

This old/new way of documenting the day has become all the rage.  Many videogphers are specializing in the area and you can see amazing of examples on Vimeo or Google Super 8 Wedding Videos.

Below is a video I created from old photos, and then with a click I made the photos look even older.  It's Super Cool.

The Wedding Salon's Big November Event

You are cordially invited to the nation's ultimate bridal event, The Wedding Salon!  See the latest trends in table decor, entertainment, photography, favors, cakes and more.  Find the best vendors for your weddings!

• See bridal fashion show by Jenny Yoo
• Meet the legendary Colin Cowie
• Enjoy Cake Tastings from Carlo's Bakery (as seen on the Cake Boss)
• Honeymoon Giveaways, Beauty Makeovers, Cocktails, VIP Swag Bags
• and more more more

The Wedding Salon 

New York Event

Monday November 14, 2011

311 West 34th Street 

New York, New York

For Complimentary Tickets ($50 value, admits 2) 

use code PERC 

(please note this code is for engaged couples only)

@

The Wedding Salon/Events

or call

212.631.7777

Marriage Seminar/Giving Is Better Than Recieving.

 Marriage Seminar

Giving is Better Than Receiving

Presented by: Daniel Mann

Hosted by: 

Jacqueline S. Williams of Faith Works, PLLC

Sunday, October 23, 2011

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Early Bird Special

Before October 1, 2011

$70.00

Fee: $90.00

Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Inc

281 Park Ave South

New York, NY 10010

For more info:

917.495.8161 

info@faithworkscounceling.com

getunderstanding@earthlink.net

Why: Marriage has been called the framework of society. When marriage fails, so does everything else.  This is also true for our individual lives. A failing marriage is an open wound.

Description: Making marriage work is very simple. It involves respecting, forgiving, confessing our wrongs, and serving our marriage partner.  However, many things - thoughts, feelings, desires, expectations - get in our way.  

This seminar will explore the problems and apply some Biblical answers. 

For Whom: This seminar is for anyone who is married or might contemplate marriage.  However, the principles of this seminar also apply to All of our relationships!  This is a Christian, non-denominational seminar.

Info about the Hosts:

Jacqueline Williams earned her B.S.W in Social Work from York College; M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University; post graduate studies, New Hope Guild Centers Psychoanalytic Institute; post graduate studies, Advanced Bible Ellis and Beck Institutes. She is an official Marriage P.R.E.P. Instructor an Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor in private practice, Faith Works Counceling.....oh and she is a former bride of mine, Just a Pretty Picture.

 

Daniel Mann earned his B.A. in Social work from Ohio University, M.A. in Old Testament, Ashland Theological Seminary; NYC Extension.  He writes extensively, is well sought after speaker and is full-time faculty at New York School of the Bible where he Chairs the Apologetics Department.  Visit Daniel at Mannsword.blogspot.com

 

Omo Misha's Jewelry Trunk Show

Meet this dynamite jewelry designer, artist, and author Misha McGlown.  Her 2011 collection of jewelry art, small works of beauty and inspiration will be available for sale! The event takes place ALL DAY stop by anytime to peruse. play, purchase, or simply enjoy the Studio Museum Store selections.

This event takes place in conjunction with Target-Free Sundays at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Visit us on Sunday to enjoy the museum exhibits and related activities for free!

Omo Misha

"a creative institution"

 

Saturday February 19th

11:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday February 20th

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Studio Museum of Harlem

144 West 125th Street

New York, NY

  Studio Museum of Harlem Shop

212.864.4500 x 237

A Veg Fest

I know this is noooooo Bridal Expo, but I thought it was an interesting event that couples and even the entire bridal party would enjoy.  That's because living healthy is the best plan for your married life.

Photo from Laura Meyer's Blog

It's the 2nd annual NYC Veg Fest in Union Square Park, which will be an exciting day of educational exhibits and events and it will benefit World Farm Animal Day.  NYC VegFest 2010 will include healthy living and vegan friendly exhibits, non profit exhibitors, and nationally known speakers. 

2010 Guest speaker include

Terry Hope Romero-Author 

Elizabeth Olsen-Fashion Designer 

Bettina May-Designer & Burlesque Performer

wait did I read that correctly?  

Bettina May-Designer & Burlesque Performer

 Well, this should be interesting!

 

Michael Weber from FARM

Joseph Gonzales from The Cancer Project

Meredith Geller-Lifestyle Consultant

Events Schedule include:

Free Tai Chi

10:30 am 

 Sifu Tom
Free Yoga

11:30 am

Brian & Tati

 

NYC VEG FEST

photo from Urban Foodie Blogspot

 Saturday, October 23, 2010 

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

FREE 

Union Square Park

Broadway/East 14th Street to East 17th Street

NYC, NY

 Contact

646.404.3545

Are you an American Vegan Idol?

nycvegfest@gmail.com

DIY: Table Top

This fabric is 108 inches wide and the stripe goes across from selvage to selvage (the edge of the fabric that is woven so the fabric does not unravel)



Fabric available at:
Fabric House Inc
214A W. 39th Street (btwn 7th and 8th Ave)
NYC, NY
212.944.7016

You have seen the basic table cloths that are lovely but B-A-S-I-C. I found these beautiful stripe organza fabrics that were 108 inches wide. With that width you may not have to piece it together.

It may seem simple enough to just cut and throw it over the table, but not so fast. If you want a nice clean finished look here at MonkeySee.com there are about 6 how to video steps to take you through the process.

Color School Is Open

Brides Magazine Color School Event

Color Me Beautiful! Whether berry and plum or navy and jade, color is the hottest thing happening in weddings and you can really set the tone for your special day. To help you select the perfect palette, Brides is thrilled to introduce an exciting color-themed event series that will bring our vivid "Color School" editorial feature to life. Brides is hosting this fun-filled soiree near you! Come join us for delicious wines, themed cocktails, hors d'oeuves and exclusive insight on the hottest color pairings and trends from Brides wedding experts.

September 24th
6pm to 8pm
RSVP to BridesColorSchool@condenast.com
Hudson Hotel Apartment
356 West 58th Street NY NY 10019

Scarf Dressing Ooh La La

It's Scarf Dressing Time


Spring is March 20th this year and are you ready?

With Spring in the air...
It's Time for a Scarf Wrap
Audrey Weaver has scarves and hats that will expand your wardrobe and not thin your wallet. Great deals and great style you will see how Scarf Dressing not only saves you money but it expands your wardrobe. Add color, pattern and unique styling to a blouse, suit, or dress and see closet get a big dose of style by adding a few simple accessories.

Audrey Weaver Invites you to see her collection of scarves and hats

Saturday March 21st 2009
2pm to 7pm
Sunday March 22th 2009
1pm to 5pm
at
The Brownstone

www.thebrownstonewoman.com

24 East 125th Street
New York, NY 10035
212.996.7980

Contact Audrey Weaver
917.553.6682
scarfart@aol.com

P.S. Get your scarf and hat now to show off at The Link Luncheon April 11th at the Chelsea Piers.

The Iceman Cometh

Iceberg Slim, Iceberg Straight Ahead, Ice Ice Ice Baby, I could have settled on any one of these titles but settled on The Iceman Cometh, it fit because it's cool ;-) (thank you Eugene O'Neil).

Last night at The Wedding Salon Mini Boot Camp, which was jam packed with a excited brides and a few grooms. Each vendor (vendor list) made a presentation and brides were able to ask questions to help them with their planning goals. As New York MTA would have it (really, I just left late) I missed Mr. Shintaro Okamoto's presentation, who was first to speak. He took a little time with me at the end of the event.

Ice sculptures take an event to a luxurious new heights. Can you imagine your cocktail hour with the bar made completely of ice. Mr. Okamoto can. Or individual ice sculptures with caviar, sushi/shashimi or even on the sweet side, a scoop of wine flavored sorbet, Mr. Okamoto has done it. The portfolio is quite impressive and Okamoto Studio New York Ice Sculpture does not just make ice sculptures. These are artists are like Michelangelo's with electric saws, boots, and good music to work by. Ice can become anything you like. Wow your guest and Wow yourself.

The Iceman, Mr. Okamoto, Cometh
and he is cool

Cassandra's Quinceanera

Just like a wedding, a Quinceanera is filled with ceremony, pageantry, frills, and excitement. I was honored to create a gown for this lovely lady, Cassandra (we share the same name).

A Quinceanera

This rite of passage for 15 year old Latina girls is a celebration filled with great tradition. The young girl crosses over into womanhood with her family and a community of friends who act as witnesses to this important event. A Quincearnera is long associated with the Aztecs. 15 is the age a young girl will leave her home to marry and create a family of her own. From this moment on she is considered an adult and will be treated differently.
Today's Quincearnera's are very similar to American's Sweet 16. However, Clara (Mom) kept the traditions that were important to her family.
The event begins with a full Mass. There are 7 to 8 couples representing the number 15. They were all dressed in her favorite color. The men in white tuxedos carried white canes.


A young boy carries a pillow with her "first" high heels, she enters the church in flat shoes. A young girl carries a heart shape pillow with a crown on it. During the ceremony Cassandra's grandfather changed her flat shoes to the high heels and her mother placed the crown on her head. After the Mass, the Princess and her Court was then whisked away in a huge limo to the party. This was no simple little birthday party it was a catered event jammed packed with fun.

 
Like most teenagers, Cassandra had a vision. This included a picture of Beyonce and could I make that. Well, we had some revisions. However, her strapless dress was in a China silk that was tie dyed 5 different colors. The bodice was hand roused with a straight short skirt under. The removable overskirt had miles and miles of hand torn ruffles. This allowed her to dance later in a short dress. The dress took a little over 24 yards. I kept calling this the first wedding and you could say she married into adulthood. I asked her mother Clara "What are you going to do for the wedding". She said with a sigh and a huff "She's on her own!"

 Proud Mom Clara