Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Bridal Show this week
The Premier Bride Showplace is this Sunday. I will be there to share samples, answer questions and even book your wedding if you'd like. There are over 100 vendors showing so it is a great chance to one stop shop, check out dresses at the fashion show, and grab lots of snacks. It can be overwhelming if you are unprepared. Check out the exhibitor list to see if there are vendors you are interested in. If you don't know who you'd like to meet then bring a list of categories to check out. I can't wait to see you there!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Planning your Marriage: Why are we doing this?!?
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, frustrating, expensive, etc. What about planning you marriage? Many couple are married by their pastor and many of those get pre-marital counseling, but most don't. My grandpa preformed my ceremony and our counseling consisted of a chart of living expenses. Turns out marriage is a little more complex that just how much you make and who writes the checks.
If you haven't been through the real stuff, the deep down dirty stuff that you can't talk about with your grandpa, like sex and conflict resolution, then get thee to premarital counseling. Even if you have lived together for years and are finally making it official you will benefit from having an experienced professional navigate you through the changes. Obviously marriage will change your relationship, or you wouldn't bother doing it.
The Fresno/Madera Healthy Marriage Coalition is a great resource for classes and info. There are also many pastors and psychologist that offer the service. It isn't free, but it is an investment in your marriage that will last even longer than the photographs and may improve the lives of not only yourselves, but your children and grandchildren.
If you haven't been through the real stuff, the deep down dirty stuff that you can't talk about with your grandpa, like sex and conflict resolution, then get thee to premarital counseling. Even if you have lived together for years and are finally making it official you will benefit from having an experienced professional navigate you through the changes. Obviously marriage will change your relationship, or you wouldn't bother doing it.
The Fresno/Madera Healthy Marriage Coalition is a great resource for classes and info. There are also many pastors and psychologist that offer the service. It isn't free, but it is an investment in your marriage that will last even longer than the photographs and may improve the lives of not only yourselves, but your children and grandchildren.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Un-Bridaled: shoes
Have you found your shoes?
When I married a bazilion years ago I wanted a pair of off white ballet flats. After months of searching I found a pair and had to have them dyed off white. I got them back 2 days before my wedding. At the time brides wore nondescript white pumps that matched the nondescript dyed-to-match pumps her bridesmaids were wearing. Thank God those days are past us. Now bridal shoes come in every shape and size, which is great, but they are still bridal shoes. Why not have some fun and pick out a pair that will shock people when your new hubby grabs that garter?
I cruised around Zappos today and here's what I came up with.
When I married a bazilion years ago I wanted a pair of off white ballet flats. After months of searching I found a pair and had to have them dyed off white. I got them back 2 days before my wedding. At the time brides wore nondescript white pumps that matched the nondescript dyed-to-match pumps her bridesmaids were wearing. Thank God those days are past us. Now bridal shoes come in every shape and size, which is great, but they are still bridal shoes. Why not have some fun and pick out a pair that will shock people when your new hubby grabs that garter?
I cruised around Zappos today and here's what I came up with.
I am a big fan of the Doc Marten's and the Converse. The great thing about Chuck Taylor's is that you can find them in your basic white, or any other color. Match you wedding colors or choose a complimentary color. Don't settle for boring uncomfortable shoes that you will never WANT to wear again.
12 Green wedding tips
Celebrate your efficient choice (marriage) in an eco-friendly way.
http://www.greenbrideguide.com/12-ways-green-your-wedding
My favorite tip is choosing dresses your bridesmaids WILL wear again, rather that dresses you have fooled yourself into thinking they may wear again. I personally chose simple, elegant and inexpensive dresses that my girls all wore again, one of the multiple times.
http://www.greenbrideguide.com/12-ways-green-your-wedding
My favorite tip is choosing dresses your bridesmaids WILL wear again, rather that dresses you have fooled yourself into thinking they may wear again. I personally chose simple, elegant and inexpensive dresses that my girls all wore again, one of the multiple times.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
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