Something Borrowed, Something New

 

 

I am excited to announce a casting for a new WEDDING DRESS SHOW!  The show is called SOMETHING BORROWED SOMETHING NEW and will air on A MAJOR CABLE NETWORK!  They are looking for FUN and FABULOUS BRIDES who are getting married between Sept 2012 through Aug 2013 and searching for their dream wedding dress.

 

Does a loved one want you to wear their old wedding dress but is not your style? Or is mom’s dress outdated, ruined, or doesn’t fit? If selected our experts will expand your options by transforming the old dress to the dress of your dreams. In addition you will be taken to the top bridal boutiques to find a new dress in your budget. With TWO dresses to choose from will the bride go for Something Borrowed to Something New.  

 

Apply Here

FAQ's

 

 

Get Ready For Your Close Up

Get the lip liner ready cause here is your chance. 

Newlyweds: The First Year (working title) is an 8-part docu-series for Bravo based on a successful UK project that aired last year. The series will capture the experiences that come with the first year of marriage, from the typical first year milestones to events and happenings that are unique to each couple. We are seeking professional and sophisticated couples from all walks of life and backgrounds, from first or second marriages to arranged marriages to gay marriages and everything in between. The only common bond between our couples will be the experience of marrying their partners for the first time. Couples won't know each other or interact with each other during this project, and all shoot dates will be pre-arranged and coordinated with production. Couples must be getting married in the next 2-3 months and live within a 3-hour radius of New York City and Los Angeles. Couples must be able to discuss new areas in their lives in which they expect and hope to grow during their first year together.

For more information: Apply here

Good Luck!! 

Get Ready For Your Reality Close-Up

Now before you start rehearsing your temper tantrums and softening the ugly cry, this reality (documentary style) show wants to capture the originality and essence of each ceremony and then further explore what it means to make a commitment in 2011.

They are looking for all kinds of couples with diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicity's and same sex weddings.  This is the beginning stages of this project and being interviewed is not a commitment that you will be a part of the project.  

All of your info is treated in confidence and you have until the end of May to apply.  Tell your story of love, planning, and the after glow.  This is a reality show you can learn from:

We are looking for all different types of couples, wedding events, locations and points of view. It is truly an opportunity to capture the hopes and dreams, the challenges and the resistance and successes that are involved in getting married in America at such a crucial time in history

Beginning on the day of the marriage event (we're hoping to feature as many different kinds of weddings/ceremonies possible) and finishing up exactly a year later, we will film couples periodically through their newlywed year. Timewise, you can expect that it will be a combination of timed intervals (say, every four months) and family events (holidays, births, etc.) and will probably be just a few days of shooting at a time.

Each episode will be one hour long and will feature the full year of two couples at a time and will be shown on a very popular major cable channel. The commitment is less that of time than it is of the ability to honestly and openly communicate about each other and the experience of this important first year through candid and open interviews.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

marriageprojectcasting@gmail.com

 

Saved!

Yes! Praise the Lord! Marriage can save a lives.  I had been hearing about the documentary, You Saved Me, which will tell the story of REAL HAPPILY MARRIED African-American couples.  The stats for African-Americans and marriage are disappointing to say the least.  Tired of it, the numbers game and happy that this will, at least, speak to the power of couple hood.

For those in Chicago there will be a viewing:

March 26th 

8:30 pm

Big City Swing (Dance Studio)
1012 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, Ill
Contact: 312-719-6632

 

Don't Miss it!

for more info

You Saved Me

Thank you to the creaters

Black and Married with Kids

and to bloggers

Style and Substance 

African-American Brides Blog

Must See TV: Munaluchi

Back in December I posted: Munaluchi, A Dream Come True.  Now, one has come true for them.  February 22, 2010 the magazine was highlighted in the WPIX Morning News.  Below is the video if you missed it (I missed it too).

 

Be One Of David's Revisions

If you watch My Fair Wedding, then you know how David Tutera turns a couples simple dreams into an over the top absolutely magnificent affair. Here is your chance to have your wedding transformed they are casting now for 2010.



They’re casting for new brides in the DALLAS, TX - LOS ANGELES, CA - & NYC, NY metro areas. More Info...

I had the honor of creating African Print Shawls for one of David's Brides, Bernadette Davis in 2009. The episode broadcasts again Wednesday, February 3, 4pm|3c

Be A Starrrrrr

Get Married’s national wedding program is looking for passionate brides to appear on its television show. Throughout the half-hour program which airs every Saturday at 9:30am ET/PT on WE tv, host Stacie Francombe—Get Married’s CEO and founder—helps brides identify and match their personality with their unique bridal style. Brides are guided through an array of bridal experiences and participate in inspiring challenges with wedding professionals and experts.

Interested brides-to-be are encouraged to apply by visiting www.getmarried.com/omg where additional details are posted. Brides across the country could be saying “OMG! I’m going to be on TV!”



Get Married Magazine

“Get Married’s show is all about the bride. By incorporating real brides in every episode we make a connection with our audience, showing them that every wedding element is attainable regardless of your style,” said Stacie Francombe, CEO and founder of Get Married Media. “Get Married’s show helps brides create the ultimate wedding that reflects their unique and personal style.”

The Iceman Cometh....Again

Okamoto Studio



A play on words for sure. These Rock stars are sawing their way into primetime.
Chainsaw Ice Sculptors, Sunday December 6th 10 pm est, on TLC.

Also see these masters on Iron Chef December 5th, 5pm
"The Chairman has a special holiday surprise for everyone. In good cheer he's decided to pit Iron Chef Flay versus Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, and to add flair and fun to this exciting holiday battle, the Chairman has also invited some special guests.... Ice Carvers to create amazing additions to the chefs presentation! While kitchen stadium might be freezing, things really heat up between the two Iron Chefs. Tune in to see which Iron Chefs cuisine reigns supreme!" - Food Network

The Iceman Cometh original post March 2009

Keep it chilly!

As Seen On

Just one of the shawls featured on My Fair Wedding

Bernadette Davis's "Coming To America" themed wedding came true with on My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. David needed the bridesmaids spiced up and my company Cassandra Bromfield created the African Print Shawls and Cowrie Shell pins which gave the gowns that extra spark. Most of all the bride was happy and when David asked how her best friend felt she said "I feel like I will be representing a Queen".

Upcoming Air Dates:
Monday, November 30 at 3pm | 2c
Sunday, December 20 at 9pm | 8c
Sunday, December 27 at 7pm | 6c

Casting This Thursday

I just saw this on Facebook, sorry about the late announcement.

Deal or No Deal is now casting newlyweds to be contestants on the next season of the show now taping in Connecticut. Casting is being held THIS Thursday, 8/13 in NYC. A 10am and 3pm session will be held. E-mail dondnewlywedcasting@gmail.com with your name, how long you have been married, and which time you prefer to attend. Good luck!

Get a Taste

NINE CAKES

Watch the Today Show June 24th to see the Nine Cakes "wine country" wedding cake.


Also if you are in Brooklyn, get a taste of Nine Cakes today at Seventh Heaven. They will be on Seventh Ave, between Union and Berkeley, with lots of little cup cakes.

Get Married Today!

The Today Show is doing it again for the 10th time and you could be the lucky couple to win a wedding with one little catch. The audience picks the dress, cake, invites, and other stuff worth thousands. The Today Show has all the connections to make it a fabulous wedding. You never know it could be you and your family enjoying a breathtaking beautiful day of a lifetime.

View the video but apply here.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Behind The Scenes

5:45Am was the call time for the 6:45 airing of Chamein Canton's Tips for Plus Size Wedding Dresses (Down That Aisle In Style). Chamein's interview with Michelle Charlesworth was packed with fabulous tips for how to pick the right dress for your figure and even if you are not here in New York, you can still see the video here: Know Your Body Type (click on book for video prompt) also Read The Full Story.

Other Links not included on WABC site

Beauloni Style Headpieces (worn by Tiffany)

Greater Advantage/Sheri Collins (Our Third Model)

What you didn't see was the fun behind the scenes. Here's what it looked like and there are a few more links WABC missed.

Getting Ready

Tiffany puts on finishing touches



Isabele Garcia, gets her touch up while her husband makes sure every lash is in place. Isabele also represents New York in Miss Plus America

Super lash, I don't know how she had these lashes on so early in the morning, but they were like trained butterflies that sat on her eyelids. Natasha Jules was ready for business.

Model Mayhem.com/natasha renee

My Space.com/njules

Ready Set Go

Microphone Check

Shhhh, no pictures while filming

Success! The camera man steals a hug.

Set Your Alarms!

Quality Wind Up Alarm Clocks


This Sunday, June 22 at 6:30 AM, ABC Eyewitness News (New York)
is doing a wedding segment featuring

Charmein Canton
Author
of
Down The Aisle In Style! A Wedding Guide for Full Figured Women
Finding the right style dress for your big day (read The Beautiful Search)

The show will also a fashion show and one of Cassandra Bromfield's dresses will be spotlighted.

This is just a peak of the silk 4ply crepe and crepe back satin patchwork. The dress is a bias cut style with a cowl neck.

So rise and shine everyone, call all the friends, get out the popcorn (?).
See you Sunday Morning (sort of)

Plus Size Wedding Segment is schedule to air
Sunday June 22, 2008
ABC Eyewitness News (channel 7)
6:30 AM

Look Ma, I'm On TV!

There are TONS of reality wedding shows on TV these days. From Bridezilla to Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? the list is pretty long. For those couples with just a little bit of the narcissist bug fill in the blank screen and enjoy the ride.

I wanted to see what other type of wedding shows are in the works and found something I must tell you all fabulously chic couples planning the big day. And I found:

My Big Redneck Wedding

So if you see no problem with toasting with Grandpa's basement mash. Or instead of a hand rolled cigars, the party favors are single cigarettes with one match. And you've got to love the matching gold teeth caps with engraved initials. This is the reality show for you.

Pink Sneakers Productions

Phone: 407-464-2080

Fax: 407-464-2081

E-mail: redneckwedding@pinksneakers.net

www.pinksneakers.net

My Big Redneck Wedding Season 2

Mixed Marriages

Mixed marriages come in many forms. We are all aware of the racial divide. Just this May Mildred Loving passed away at 68. Her marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling overturning state miscegenation laws. Cultural, religious differences, and racial differences can make for a very dramatic results.

There are more humorous approach to a diverse union, read "Surviving My Mixed Marriage"

Mixed Marriages are common place today and it has always been said that opposites attract. Below information about the theatrical production of Platinos and Collard Greens, that tells a story of differing backgrounds that find love.

Platanos and Collard Greens

Written by David Lamb and directed by Summer Hill Seven, tells the story of two college students, Freeman, an African-American man and Angelita, a Latino woman, both forced to confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices while defending their bond from the biases held by family and friends. From Website Platanos and Collard Greens

Another play about the complicated story of Cultural and Racial Unions.

South Pacific

Time.com

Nellie, a nurse on a Pacific Island during WWII, falls in love with de Becque, a local planter. However, when she learns he is a widower with 2 half caste kids, she cannot accept the sitution. Meanwhile, Cable falls in love with a Polynesion girl named Liat. Cable and de Bacque go off together on a spy mission and the two women wait in hope of their return. From Website Broadway Musical Home/South Pacific

Hey, I'm Gonna' Be On Oprah

Above photo of TV manipulated by Cassandra Bromfield. Photo of Ruby Dee taken at Oprah Legends Ball as seen in Jet Magazine

Well, kind of, sort of, maybe, I don't know, but we will see.

On Monday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET, ABC will air Oprah's Lengends Ball.

If you recall Cassandra Bromfield's Company created a gown for

Mrs. Ruby Dee for that event. 

Jet 2005

So that's why I say, sort of, kind of, maybe.

We'll stay tuned!

Oprah's Legend's Ball Honors African American Women

In 2000, I was honored with the opportunity to create a gown for Miss Ruby Dee. She and Ossie Davis were receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Screen Actor's Guild. This was my red carpet moment and my gown walked arm and arm on stage with not only the legendary Mr. Ossie Davis, but also Mr. Tom Hanks escorted Miss Dee to the stage.

The Fushia 4ply silk patchwork coat with scattered beading and the matching sleeveless dress was a hit.

Now fast forward to Oprah's Legends Ball. 20 African American Women were honored by Oprah in grand style. Of course, it's Oprah for Gods sake. Anyway, Miss Ruby Dee was honored amongst women like Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Mya Angelou and more. It was a night to remember and everyone is saying it was like the Oscars. Star studded, red carpet and all. I had again an opportunity of a lifetime and created Miss Ruby Dee's white 4ply silk gown (it was a black and white ball). The gown was a sleeveless bias cut and a large shawl was created that she wore draped to the back and tied with a black silk ribbon. I think she looked fabulous and she was so great to work with. I will never forget this moment.