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How to plan your beach wedding
Posted on: September 24, 2009
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Planning that perfect beach wedding? Before you get ready to say “I Do”, make sure you have all the logistics figured out.
Minoo Hersini, Creative Director at Au Ciel Design Studio, gave Marvelous Girl several great tips to ensure your stellar beach wedding runs smoothly:
- Research locations. Inquire about the rules and regulations of the particular area where you will tight the knot. Based on those regulations and your budget, make your guest list.
- Send a “Save The Date” at least 9 months in advance and request a response two months prior to your wedding.
- Make several copies of all your documents, passport and photo IDs (at least two).
- Ensure all requirements are indicated in your contract such as the permit for the location, limitations in regards to the number of guests, décor, sound, alcohol, food, chairs, canopies, etc. Also, try to have witnesses present if possible. Public beaches require permits and are usually limited to a certain number of guests. Private beaches also require permits, yet, the owners usually give you more leeway.
- Watch out for the weather! Always plan for rain and thunder even though that type of weather is not expected during that time of year.
- Plan for transportation to and from your wedding location.
- Be on site at least 3 to 5 days before. You will have enough time to verify all details and if needed, you will be able to rearrange certain aspects of your wedding.
- Buy fancy flip-flops for your guests if your wedding is directly on the beach. You are not expected to provide travel and accommodation for your guests. If they accept your invitation, the expense is usually considered as your wedding present, however, the bride usually provides accommodation for the bridal party.
- Lastly, the ideal situation is to rent a house by the beach. Therefore, you will be able to utilize the beach for the ceremony and the house for the reception.
For more information about Minoo Hersini and Au Ciel Design Studio visit www.Au-Ciel.com.
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With the recession being part of our lives today, most brides and grooms are quieter in the way they project and plan their wedding. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t be “au courant”. Minoo Hersini, Creative Director at Au Ciel Design Studio shares these great tips on how to be “in” for a 2010 wedding.:
- Be selective of your guest list. Include close family members and friends.
- Find unique venues such as barns, art galleries, studios and homes instead of large ballrooms.
- Chose communal tables (long table seating) verses individual 8×10 tables.
- Use candles to substitute pin lighting.
- Stick to some classics. Utilize a clean, floor length and high quality cotton tablecloth.To add flavor, use elongated mirror runners and different textures to create a mood.
- Flowers are a key element for weddings. Work with creative floral designers to guide you through this process.
- Chose menus that will reflect your way of eating. Serve simpler and healthier dishes instead of heavy meals and have them sampled.
- Incorporate natural elements for table decorations such as leaves, bark, branches, grass and moss intermixed with flowers.
- Create a signature cocktail. It is more fun and original than an open bar.
Lastly, simple elegant weddings require good taste and vision. Consult with professionals for ideas.
Your wedding is suppose to be one of the most memorable events in your life. However, in the current economic situation, you are probably cutting back on expenses for your special day. But just because you’re making cutbacks doesn’t mean the event can’t be fabulous!
That’s why Minoo Hersini, Creative Director at Au Ciel Design Studio, has some vital tips on how to respect your budget while still having that fairy tale wedding you always dreamed of. It may be simpler than you thought:
- Invite less guests. Limit attendees to your close family and friends.
- Look into unusual spaces such as barns, galleries, studios, rooftops. Also, consider the use of your home and your friends and families.
- Choose a location that is in a close vicinity to your guests.
- Create a more casual environment by sampling food dishes.
- Create your own cocktail. Find an original name to reflect your wedding.
- Use the most creative people in order to give you the simple solutions for décor.
- A great DJ is the way to go instead of live music.
- Encourage your guests to donate to a specific charity of your choice.
Despite cutbacks, there is an upside to the recession according to industry research firm IBISWorld. The average cost of a wedding dropped by more than 20 percent in 2008, and is expected to decline further by 8 percent this year. While some of this will be due to consumers cutting costs where possible, prices are expected to average lower than previous years.
“While some couples are putting off their ceremony until the financial time is right, those who can afford it should consider getting married in 2009,” said Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “They may get more bang for their wedding buck.”
Shower your bridesmaids with thanks
Posted on: July 29, 2009
From organizing your bridal shower, to reviewing 47 napkin choices, to dancing with that obnoxious groomsman, brides depend on a small army of friends and family to help keep their wedding together. Here’s a chance to thank them.
The simplehuman “shower her with thanks” campaign will award five lovely and deserving wedding helpers with a shower makeover. They helped organize the bridal shower; now brides can thank them by organizing a shower of their own – literally!
Brides-to-be can nominate their friends on simplehuman by Aug. 14 in hopes of winning a new shampoo and soap dispensers (pictured).
To enter the contest: http://tinyurl.com/kjuvg5.
Top 10 Hangover Cures
Posted on: July 16, 2009
So you partied a little too hard at your bachelorette party, huh? For those who can’t muster the strength to get out of bed, let alone out of the house, Delivery.com will bring all of the hangover cure-alls right to your doorstep!
Here’s the Top 10 Items to Cure a Hangover from Delivery.com — for the girl who is telling herself, “I will never drink again.”
10) Cucumbers – No doubt the eyes need some major TLC to de-puff…
9) Ice pack – Applying a cold compress works wonders on a throbbing head.8) Tomato Juice – If you can’t stomach the “hair of the dog” with a Bloody Mary, then tomato juice contains sugar to help break down the alcohol in your stomach.
7) Coffee with Lemon – Lemon juice alleviates nausea and the caffeine helps shrink blood vessels that cause that pounding headache…
6) Crackers with honey – This naturally flushes the system to rid your body of alcohol fast!
5) Peppermints – Kills two birds with one stone by freshening breath and helps stop a churning stomach …
4) Gatorade – Dehydration is a major cause of a hangover; give your system a hydrating boost and replenish electrolytes with your fav flavor…
3) Bananas or better yet, banana milkshake – Bananas helps calm the stomach and the milk soothes the stomach and re-hydrates your system.
2) Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich – The greasier, the better to soak up all those celebratory tequila shots and eggs help re-hydrate…
1) Advil – make it Extra Strength – no explanation needed…
Robert Redford marries girlfriend
Posted on: July 15, 2009
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Robert Redford is off the market according to a German church that claims its pastor presided over the wedding between Redford and his German partner, Sibylle Szaggars.
The 51-year-old Szaggars is an abstract artist who met Redford ( 71) when she moved to Sundance, Utah – where Redford’s Sundance Institute is based – in the 1990s.
Say “I Do” to Unique Vintage
Posted on: July 6, 2009
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White Taffeta & Sequined Glamour Dress - $160
I love vintage pieces, whether authentic or replicated, because they stand the test of time and always remain classic. Vintage wedding dresses are marvelous, but often difficult to find in good condition…and especially in your size! If you’re looking for a vintage-inspired wedding gown there’s a boutique in Burbank, Calif. called Unique Vintage that may just have the reminiscent style you’re searching for.
If you can’t make it to Burbank, you can order online at www.unique-vintage.com. Whether it be a period-themed party or event, you’re sure to find affordable replicates of the era’s you love.
Unique Vintage is located at 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506
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When is the last time you had a sexy evening with your man? Between kids and work, we often forget that the men in our lives need attention too. So why not plan and Ultimate Night of romance to show him just how much he’s desired.
Ultimate Nights, a Miami-based company specializing in luxury lifestyle and romance products, has recently released some products that will surely make for a sizzling evening:
Ultimate Instinct ($13.50) – a unisex pheromone-released cologne, that works with the male and female body chemistry to create individual unique scents. Considered the most powerful attractant for humans, pheromones work as seductive properties to attract members of the opposite sex. It’s 100 percent pure oils with no mineral oil, fillers or cutting agents. You’ll love the smell of it…and more importantly so will he!
Aromatherapy Soy Candles ($9.50-22.00) – these elegant jar candles are comprised of 100 percent highly scented soy and grapeseed oil. With the perfect marriage of his and hers fragrances, like vanilla bean and tobacco, the candles permeate the room and lend themselves to a relaxed serene environment, perfect for an intimate evening together. The candles come in range of enticing monikers including Inspiration, Devotion, Desire and others.
Zen Massager ($29.00) – This massager is so small it fits in the palm of your hand – so you can take it anywhere. Perfect for relieving neck tension and muscle soreness, the Zen Massager offers a one-touch push button control that will surprise and delight your honey.
Whether you’re looking to surprise your man or for a great bridal shower gift for your girlfriend, these Ultimate goodies, along with a variety of other bath, body, lifestyle and romance products, are available for purchase at www.ultimatenightsparty.com/order.asp. Business opportunities and Party Hostess Information can also be found at the website.
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Juliet Gown
With the same artistry and precision that sustains his namesake line, Gilles Montezin introduces his first bridal collection. The brand has long captured the hearts of women and loyalty of luxury retailers and stylists across the country—namely Kleinfeld, Saks Fifth Avenue, Patricia Field, and Sarah Jessica Parker. With this bridal collection Montezin also introduces a dynamic waist slimming construction, “Le Cinch™”.
Having built countless bustiers and corsets as a costume designer at The Opera Bastille in Paris, Montezin has an unmatched eye for tailoring. With a strong emphasis on cut and shape came the discovery of new boning and bodice construction methods. Coined by the designer himself, “Le Cinch™” is an abbreviated interpretation of the traditional corset that nearly doubles its predecessor’s figure enhancing effects. The dresses are less confining and achieve the perfect hourglass silhouette with unprecedented comfort. The slenderizing effects of Le Cinch™ offer a bride an instant reduction of two to four inches from the waistline! The collection is available in sizes up to 18W. Larger sizes are available via special order. Dresses range from $4,000 – $7,000 retail.
“I’m not looking to make a ‘statement’,” said Gilles. “Whether ready-to-wear or bridal I’m looking to make woman’s dreams reality; I’m looking to make women feel and look amazing!” Most recently Gilles’ work was featured in ELLE Sweden, Women’s Wear Daily, and on Sarah Jessica Parker in the film Sex and the City.
Gilles Montezin’s new bridal collection has not been posted to his website yet, but to view some of the collection click here. Or to view his is ready-to-wear line, click here.
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