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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.
Best baby shower gifts
Posted on: July 7, 2009
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Finding the perfect baby shower gift can be a challenge. You want to give the new mommy something practical, cute and unique – because you don’t want her to have to return duplicates. Here are several great gift ideas that any new mommy would love and that will leave the all the shower guests cooing:
1) FuzziBunz ($19 each) – stylish diapers that are reusable, chemical-free and made of microfleece, which pulls moisture away from the skin to keep baby dry. To find a retailers in your area visit FuzziBunz.com.
2) Poo-Pourri Jr. ($12.95/4oz. or $19.95/8oz.) – a diaper spray made of all-natural anti-bacterial essential oils such as bergamot, lemongrass and grapefruit. It eliminates the source of odor causing bacteria and uses a secret formula that safely and effectively traps and diffuses odors in cloth and plastic diapers, leaving your home fresh and clean. Available at Poopurri.com.
3) Bling-Baby Onesie ($19) – Onesies are a traditional shower gift, but Bling-Baby makes onesies with attitude! These adorable garments have sayings like, “I’ve arrived” and “Rock Star.” They’re so cute they’ve been featured in the likes of Life & Style and OK magazine. Available at www.bling-baby.com.
4) MoBoleez ($35) – Not every mom likes to breastfeed behind a blanket. So the solution to this is a hat designed specifically for the breastfeeding baby. The hat has a tiny little head and great big brim that gives mom a little privacy and shields baby from distracting lights or noise. MoBoleez come in several different colors and patterns, to match the new mommy’s style and personality. Available at www.MoBoleez.com.
5) Milkscreen ($5.99) – When breastfeeding, moms are often hesitant to have a glass of wine or a cocktail. So instead of the precautionary pumping and dumping, moms can take a two minute test to detect for alcohol in breast milk. And after nine months of pregnancy, she’ll surely be ready for a cocktail with her girlfriends! Available at www.milkscreen.com.
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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.
A sexy treat for your man
Posted on: June 16, 2009
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In dire need of a last minute gift for the man in your life this Father’s Day? Don’t fret. This holiday, give him what he really wants: YOU.
Set the mood by shedding your clothes in style as Marvelous Girl brings you stripping tips from the famed New York City Gentlemen’s Club, SCORES.
Stripping Tips:
- Fill the room with romantic and sexy music to strip to that fits your style and mood
- Awaken your man’s senses with aromatic candles
- Pour wine or a drink with ice – the ice will send chills up your man’s spine
- Decorate yourself with a naughty outfit or lacy lingerie
- Pole dancing is a thing from yesteryear. All you need are seductive moves and “come hither” eye contact, and he’ll be putty in your arms.
For additional information or tips, visit the official website at http://www.scoresny.com/.
Cupcakes for squares
Posted on: June 3, 2009
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It’s no surprise more and more people are opting for cupcakes at their weddings rather than a traditional cake – I mean they’re so cute!
So companies like Cupcaketree are coming up with new shapes, opposed to the traditional circle, to meet growing demand.
“Our brides are always looking for something different and the new square cupcake tree offers a degree of sophistication and simplicity we know will be appealing,” said Judy Truesdell, co-owner of Cupcaketree.
During these challenging economic times, the cupcake tree is an affordable alternative to wedding cakes. Many brides make an event out of baking and decorating their own cupcakes, inviting family members and friends to join in. Others search out bakeries that specialize in cupcakes, choosing from a wide assortment of flavors and decorating options.
The trees are also popular because they’re disposable and recyclable, which appeals to the food industry’s interest in eco-friendly products.
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