tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65047111943258603912024-03-07T23:50:57.851-05:00Elegant Engagements Wedding and Event PlannersOffering advice on party planning; including weddings, special events and birthdays. I will hopefully inspire you with pictures, fun ideas, tips and Real weddings. A day in the life of a wedding planner, a mom and maybe even some personal stuff.Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.comBlogger421125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-58071227968909490972010-02-12T09:24:00.001-05:002010-02-12T09:24:00.657-05:00Perfect Combination - chocolate and peanut butterFor those of you that know me I am addicted to anything chocolate and peanut butter.<br />I came across this awesome drink - perfect for a snowy Valentine's Weekend!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">PEANUT BUTTER CUP</span><br /><span id="contentDisplay"><div class="recipetext"><p><b>Ingredients</b><br />1-1/2 oz Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka<br />1 oz Castries Crème Peanut Rum<br />3/4 oz Chocolate Liqueur<br />1/2 oz Cream</p> <p><b>Preparation</b><br />Drizzle chocolate syrup into the bottom of a martini glass. Place the glass into the refrigerator until ready to use. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into the chilled martini glass and garnish with a peanut butter cup.</p><p><br /></p></div></span>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-20589818262889600922010-02-10T08:37:00.001-05:002010-02-10T08:37:00.901-05:00Bouquet Part 2When you choose your bouquet you can have any style or color you want.<br />Here are some color inspirations for you:<br /><br />white with one delicate flower<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETzaFL4dRwZLRZP35WomRicOmpDpBWFS3YmQmxa4yK2ZoArHLACei0VMoviIdykLQi-WHtHavjqjIMdC-swPWtQEjWawyhMVkhFvqEo5RjPRGndEZ8DqsQ_RXgbRKYsfUWnJVnpdJzLU/s1600-h/flowerswhiteone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETzaFL4dRwZLRZP35WomRicOmpDpBWFS3YmQmxa4yK2ZoArHLACei0VMoviIdykLQi-WHtHavjqjIMdC-swPWtQEjWawyhMVkhFvqEo5RjPRGndEZ8DqsQ_RXgbRKYsfUWnJVnpdJzLU/s320/flowerswhiteone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750696440296322" border="0" /></a>white and fluffy with multiple flowers<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxvoRFpEaqKwk4BaWqTc1oIxFbIIU2GfDdka9hQiuILw2Dxz7QOyim1hbucCJVSworhc5tD22U9KCRwZK5ZfF_aIWOuAnpj5lhJmmQqou0QtyOCa72mH2thHXn6WUhhyphenhyphenT0r8i4uzK3J0/s1600-h/flowerswhite2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxvoRFpEaqKwk4BaWqTc1oIxFbIIU2GfDdka9hQiuILw2Dxz7QOyim1hbucCJVSworhc5tD22U9KCRwZK5ZfF_aIWOuAnpj5lhJmmQqou0QtyOCa72mH2thHXn6WUhhyphenhyphenT0r8i4uzK3J0/s320/flowerswhite2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750606340050274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8CEbVQ1waMqNa6H4YyN6AJK7b4O5x4tF7WLk3aVnXT4IV5ED_5w7fzrm1lQNuRp5V8Yeo4plnbqlYhEjrpLdIgn-qpWyYjNKWQvzzrryPeLTnuRRjl1gSfc7llx4bfflWKIARC5vrSs/s1600-h/flowerswhite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8CEbVQ1waMqNa6H4YyN6AJK7b4O5x4tF7WLk3aVnXT4IV5ED_5w7fzrm1lQNuRp5V8Yeo4plnbqlYhEjrpLdIgn-qpWyYjNKWQvzzrryPeLTnuRRjl1gSfc7llx4bfflWKIARC5vrSs/s320/flowerswhite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750455179414706" border="0" /></a>yellow one flower<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcmfq8wrrqaxFd-nbB8FY7zjdKgUOFmofwxk2foxGbjo4jI54pOTpzGfS72nifxvGARe_-pQM0OR9BR8S47RmCloeGgjOfUC2tFoUy1ldo92xASNOAyzbIIwT_5Kor5ZQwrk-QgKB5w8/s1600-h/flowersyellow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcmfq8wrrqaxFd-nbB8FY7zjdKgUOFmofwxk2foxGbjo4jI54pOTpzGfS72nifxvGARe_-pQM0OR9BR8S47RmCloeGgjOfUC2tFoUy1ldo92xASNOAyzbIIwT_5Kor5ZQwrk-QgKB5w8/s320/flowersyellow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750394095961122" border="0" /></a>yellow with splashes of more<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfcjBrB-D2AyB9p6xZ4Xw5CvUqLh_K0sdxdfyRfHY2jd8Fy__i9PgnUGz8EOtGp4BVndD43Ah5hCZlIM1DPKj9lNrUieoOPonBTutosViPSEVThOMube2ViNnSB7jHaMKAwdRUvNxy8g/s1600-h/flowerssunflower.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfcjBrB-D2AyB9p6xZ4Xw5CvUqLh_K0sdxdfyRfHY2jd8Fy__i9PgnUGz8EOtGp4BVndD43Ah5hCZlIM1DPKj9lNrUieoOPonBTutosViPSEVThOMube2ViNnSB7jHaMKAwdRUvNxy8g/s320/flowerssunflower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750315462548882" border="0" /></a><br />yellow and orange<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzad1PZKPw0fOCEM6YSYpLngLtr9QiWA_S0AhFnyxuUSEDUvQwuouFjxv3M_2HMxpSuJVb2HIut-1UTZ3hVTdQkAlVk3j9QFDZ2UemSSlBl13E01lVDkrlTHEKZ-iavt7GveoEoZaE2M/s1600-h/flowersorange.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzad1PZKPw0fOCEM6YSYpLngLtr9QiWA_S0AhFnyxuUSEDUvQwuouFjxv3M_2HMxpSuJVb2HIut-1UTZ3hVTdQkAlVk3j9QFDZ2UemSSlBl13E01lVDkrlTHEKZ-iavt7GveoEoZaE2M/s320/flowersorange.com" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430752784146434370" border="0" /></a>purple<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazlGjdX67C9IT1m8UoF0Y22CSWJBBKNn6g5W_vAft90clA9c7sAEqurXjuB6_Lu1GkuUvjyfx5nl2-jkxvFkSiLyaI-xsVtfjwSRZxtYHZ9Ys-mWoXLu5eT_B-5E1VzCnPJjyaQyw0ic/s1600-h/flowerspurple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazlGjdX67C9IT1m8UoF0Y22CSWJBBKNn6g5W_vAft90clA9c7sAEqurXjuB6_Lu1GkuUvjyfx5nl2-jkxvFkSiLyaI-xsVtfjwSRZxtYHZ9Ys-mWoXLu5eT_B-5E1VzCnPJjyaQyw0ic/s320/flowerspurple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750129518309298" border="0" /></a>pink with one flower<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2zVkGpTDtrom9YPmCH1MQreMfmKVXQm9I9JaJ7fL-Pd0Wp6uSLDBpXkXBcGPFN9f-7LMOltcexZxe22VGVe49fto09grqiDIjHYyjA5Hmcoh-V6jRHrc05vKl2YJP_KHTwYl8dN5srs/s1600-h/flowerspinkone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2zVkGpTDtrom9YPmCH1MQreMfmKVXQm9I9JaJ7fL-Pd0Wp6uSLDBpXkXBcGPFN9f-7LMOltcexZxe22VGVe49fto09grqiDIjHYyjA5Hmcoh-V6jRHrc05vKl2YJP_KHTwYl8dN5srs/s320/flowerspinkone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430750039277444514" border="0" /></a>green one flower<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9gGESdll-G6RinZOIJg21G-xo53_C-ci5Uy4LYZHOfh66UWXPM4H31iHJIjHjjApqj3zlkP087joMPbiG8dx3QKpR-tqpOo65HJiss1tlAZNWWllnFZ-Ep9_3exeoX-oHMw4FKsj4UU/s1600-h/flowersorchidsone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9gGESdll-G6RinZOIJg21G-xo53_C-ci5Uy4LYZHOfh66UWXPM4H31iHJIjHjjApqj3zlkP087joMPbiG8dx3QKpR-tqpOo65HJiss1tlAZNWWllnFZ-Ep9_3exeoX-oHMw4FKsj4UU/s320/flowersorchidsone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430749983986924882" border="0" /></a>lots of colors and textures<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FW6TLkxU7ed2htATfTOA2QC4YeE_MO8PRfP23B9p9dUCgwAsNnt-Gj1HFJMWx__zk6PgUU9996PncVsI8CBVdYFVjHw8wt1dO1Zz623d55j4F0IG7oAXEbPM4Z0alVxnOTOQJKg1Wc4/s1600-h/flowersfeathers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FW6TLkxU7ed2htATfTOA2QC4YeE_MO8PRfP23B9p9dUCgwAsNnt-Gj1HFJMWx__zk6PgUU9996PncVsI8CBVdYFVjHw8wt1dO1Zz623d55j4F0IG7oAXEbPM4Z0alVxnOTOQJKg1Wc4/s320/flowersfeathers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430749914933741298" border="0" /></a>bands of color and flowers<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitn9hmH1nzACX4GcDyf0MM4FIzREVDmq0356D8BitmM9r85Ds19hy5bbbNuORVCLkw7bL76QS_KJP4iJUMfH3vmjvxKObWmhwUXGsRAB_GIMjG1HJW_8UtQEKbdVNJjRi8Vcq_c-ByJ4Q/s1600-h/flowerscolorrows.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitn9hmH1nzACX4GcDyf0MM4FIzREVDmq0356D8BitmM9r85Ds19hy5bbbNuORVCLkw7bL76QS_KJP4iJUMfH3vmjvxKObWmhwUXGsRAB_GIMjG1HJW_8UtQEKbdVNJjRi8Vcq_c-ByJ4Q/s320/flowerscolorrows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430749660259315858" border="0" /></a>bright flowers<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-6xAscgUhtwWHpI4vdCVXS7fAzwdlTmScia4cSzJVrj04JU2mawAceuy7tr22f7oLkNaSkcUKHpQ_KIwBX3a7dKNSaIhwuCrSAU0cU6aqlwR2X_XDqeAB5B-dZnAamFHq4nEwAay0YE/s1600-h/flowerscolorful.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-6xAscgUhtwWHpI4vdCVXS7fAzwdlTmScia4cSzJVrj04JU2mawAceuy7tr22f7oLkNaSkcUKHpQ_KIwBX3a7dKNSaIhwuCrSAU0cU6aqlwR2X_XDqeAB5B-dZnAamFHq4nEwAay0YE/s320/flowerscolorful.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430749559843558866" border="0" /></a> burgandy<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsJgNzUrxinmx4XYfSD1-d5GSH_ao8SMTNVnHCoSoXCZ113rQF05KQ7hNpjBKv6iNhKl7JtHy_rb0em-IXV6qmA-UnAINyXGY97u6YjcYE1RoXnGedYT8BupHA1NaCbyWQbgzK6cVLLs/s1600-h/flowersburgandy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsJgNzUrxinmx4XYfSD1-d5GSH_ao8SMTNVnHCoSoXCZ113rQF05KQ7hNpjBKv6iNhKl7JtHy_rb0em-IXV6qmA-UnAINyXGY97u6YjcYE1RoXnGedYT8BupHA1NaCbyWQbgzK6cVLLs/s320/flowersburgandy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430749357315146818" border="0" /></a><br />bright red with spots of 2 flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiz4va0eWzGknKmh9iGR6vvUAQCxEfsk3QGcLjqAe61s9INsWENxPCrB4yAyFjuEywRMnMMc3sbn3daiHVOH485kupCfrnaV-lsSZaqDwKjSlT2zWg60FVmeYMieirAkjF-4CIXWhSUg/s1600-h/flowersred.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiz4va0eWzGknKmh9iGR6vvUAQCxEfsk3QGcLjqAe61s9INsWENxPCrB4yAyFjuEywRMnMMc3sbn3daiHVOH485kupCfrnaV-lsSZaqDwKjSlT2zWg60FVmeYMieirAkjF-4CIXWhSUg/s320/flowersred.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430752900761555154" border="0" /></a><br />credit: bridescafe, theknot, brides, stylemeprettyMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-32385597046993993932010-02-08T11:19:00.001-05:002010-02-08T11:19:00.344-05:00Bouquet Part 1I am sure one of the first things you consider when planning your wedding (after the venue and wedding gown) might be your bouquet. There are many things to consider, the shape and colors.<br /><br />This post will be all about shape, stay tuned for more later this week.<br /><br />symmetrical<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7f-ZhREQH-U1AZh332zUm2I6SZJwZ19am0zzUCHNN-FcNVIhcV39bfhzlUXtv15J5dOQRze_IVSS6xuQmuPHPdzH-5_oSJNFhu1DNF3NzCMSM0lzZTCjCaR1ZGPRmJKdQmkw3MqX9WQ/s1600-h/flowerssymmetrical.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7f-ZhREQH-U1AZh332zUm2I6SZJwZ19am0zzUCHNN-FcNVIhcV39bfhzlUXtv15J5dOQRze_IVSS6xuQmuPHPdzH-5_oSJNFhu1DNF3NzCMSM0lzZTCjCaR1ZGPRmJKdQmkw3MqX9WQ/s320/flowerssymmetrical.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430717989330802322" border="0" /></a>pomander<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHbgEt7NpLRLzaZDS8gUlfA0z7IeOCIMw1bQjAVWjDf0gy-w31OR_zA8uv04Ln50Rgx6cZtqmyQjXRv-eGIDHvvX2VBcKO8ung7ggET6hopmI3vipVv-wMubt7LdYbCyV-FShiSC_pjk/s1600-h/flowerspomander.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGpgP4YbFRf_Oz28c73VeB9KvHmltC7lkUlzPLePL8K_osMnvXCokf6X95xsezkC1rg_mKeQG7b-QYxAbjpae7VwFQxjlfIeGe-uPC10avEQ1yoEjVGQ-tQ8JwDIQmiApku6OY5aDi0E/s320/flowersbucket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430717734693603074" border="0" /></a>cone/arm<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukmtDoSDki4CDIXt30kRMqqwjw_1VONOuuwvNEbsWpZ2ZV20CTREThCJDrGjG5_KiHKfZBAEuNR8qxZNkzibWjSfFeISe1bdyLWDSOuv-ecowTblagOezs5QS7an2ttPoasmMhaWPSSI/s1600-h/flowersarm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukmtDoSDki4CDIXt30kRMqqwjw_1VONOuuwvNEbsWpZ2ZV20CTREThCJDrGjG5_KiHKfZBAEuNR8qxZNkzibWjSfFeISe1bdyLWDSOuv-ecowTblagOezs5QS7an2ttPoasmMhaWPSSI/s320/flowersarm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430717596683295938" border="0" /></a>credit: brides.com, weddingflowerguide, weddingwire.com, stylemeprettyMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-9771424117337307232010-02-04T10:47:00.000-05:002010-02-04T10:47:00.221-05:00Boyfriend/Fiance Valentines Day Gift IdeasCute Tattoo Tshirt-Where his heart on his sleeve!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Yqsgwa-Rx80t97CXvBWgSmAyjeoTZ4n95clRtrrNGmZY_xZ3pJC3bHXocn1ZfaQqZdyESl7lS-WCY5U376_Xfe9KCC7NZni9T3iCTangsfpLl9CUAHbYmHSGT2o8YlkDiUpuGk50du4/s1600-h/menspjs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Yqsgwa-Rx80t97CXvBWgSmAyjeoTZ4n95clRtrrNGmZY_xZ3pJC3bHXocn1ZfaQqZdyESl7lS-WCY5U376_Xfe9KCC7NZni9T3iCTangsfpLl9CUAHbYmHSGT2o8YlkDiUpuGk50du4/s320/menspjs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433673651577222226" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/menstattooheartpajamas-30001863?viewpos=1&trackingpgroup=RHMPG&ref=REDorganicgglbrand_red%2benvelope">from Red Envelope</a><br /><br /><br />or how about a book to hold all his concert ticket stubs (I am definitely getting this for my DH).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSkq4Ey1Uv2IBckTH3ZDecrccSl_tmJna-0DMRrvsR9e43H_ij6UH91OZNmu8OMGgYRRLLFancLhyW3lZoQAc74f9OIuFnAOI2snXHdviMsk2nyWLvqG83IkNvRvjsRbJDgMWKb3IbDw/s1600-h/concert.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSkq4Ey1Uv2IBckTH3ZDecrccSl_tmJna-0DMRrvsR9e43H_ij6UH91OZNmu8OMGgYRRLLFancLhyW3lZoQAc74f9OIuFnAOI2snXHdviMsk2nyWLvqG83IkNvRvjsRbJDgMWKb3IbDw/s320/concert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433680115432658594" border="0" /></a>found at <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=15696&utm_medium=shopping%20sites&utm_source=froogle&utm_campaign=15696&zmam=74331212&zmas=1&zmac=2&zmap=15696">uncommongoods.com</a> or less expensive at <a href="http://www.deepdiscount.com/Books_Books_Top-Sellers/Ticket-Stub-Diary/?utm_source=ChannelIntelligence&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Google&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=CHRON185489">Deepdiscount.com</a><br /><br />What about a personal massager - a gift for both of you!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QCDvyYFGUg15HfdCmhyb_NsXtivCuvz2TbhGsX9MN0LSAiMHRBYyIzkUuhFc0gUzoFHJhzSuFYK0zAcchhiyHIfy6Y5uWPu9DoxlNf0sucbdKRPSVI-zVV4jTk99ti8E6yuDNG3H-u4/s1600-h/massage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QCDvyYFGUg15HfdCmhyb_NsXtivCuvz2TbhGsX9MN0LSAiMHRBYyIzkUuhFc0gUzoFHJhzSuFYK0zAcchhiyHIfy6Y5uWPu9DoxlNf0sucbdKRPSVI-zVV4jTk99ti8E6yuDNG3H-u4/s320/massage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433684455868636594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.brookstone.com/personal-massagers_iNeed-Massagers_ineed-soothing-heated-massager.html?bkiid=subCategoryLandingPage_Massage_Personal_Massagers_iNeed%7CC4CategoryProdList1FDT%7C8361217">from brookstone</a><br /><br /><br />You can't go wrong with chocolates and a bottle of liquor!<br /><br />and I definitely love a picture of you in a nice frame for his desk at work!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH3Ekwz8plXPNj817GJoDoh3FyCsszvPY4nMJeYLazjTvtGro5sJyOqFVqAb_bVKdtr6_fhksMAV6wXBD7ToKMMJExu8i6h5HljlueSuM_3FbvWCuyUgSF5hhKBcuj2lf5Y7egpbkHAs/s1600-h/frame.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH3Ekwz8plXPNj817GJoDoh3FyCsszvPY4nMJeYLazjTvtGro5sJyOqFVqAb_bVKdtr6_fhksMAV6wXBD7ToKMMJExu8i6h5HljlueSuM_3FbvWCuyUgSF5hhKBcuj2lf5Y7egpbkHAs/s320/frame.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433683422048760962" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/sentiment-frames/?pkey=ggftgboval">from potterybarn.com</a>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-38106162364250921212010-02-02T09:06:00.001-05:002010-02-02T09:47:18.058-05:00Valentine's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBirlJa3Fi1aKbNPvP2AehUSMml1AIKFMKDFw4zDLgyXDXiV0-KuWF6W-aVL-kRClo3DwuzqAKGm2TTQYznuDglZBFBJLVKWztjb7n30tYtGO0Kefh3N1G2MXqY1W3qQqJUDWolNZFQwg/s1600-h/love-birds-toast-lg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBirlJa3Fi1aKbNPvP2AehUSMml1AIKFMKDFw4zDLgyXDXiV0-KuWF6W-aVL-kRClo3DwuzqAKGm2TTQYznuDglZBFBJLVKWztjb7n30tYtGO0Kefh3N1G2MXqY1W3qQqJUDWolNZFQwg/s320/love-birds-toast-lg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430849060636657106" border="0" /></a><br />Looking for some clever ways to express your love this Valentine's Day? It falls on a Sunday this year so perfect for messages left around the house.<br /><br />How about a stamped message on your toast?<br /><br />This would be great for breakfast in bed!!<br /><a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_1189/Love-Birds-Toast-Stamper.htm">Bake it Pretty</a> or <a href="http://fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=5541&cat=316">Fred Flare</a><br /><br /><br />What about a coupon book - check out <a href="http://us.moo.com/en/readymade/pack/223">MOO</a> for a twist on making them yourself. Check out premade mini cards - 100 for $19.99.<br />or upload your own pictures and messages.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklSaNDwnoiCp6vkF4bpntsvLbEnlNGqT_rKlUdk4McFsWinJHIsxo7apCXQoRAu1MfD58TOB_4AC2UsWQi1_UVCxTXIqjxPZbWQ9JKfGszPs047-vNzgTuI9po6XTbuExznRdKLpBwF0/s1600-h/lovecheques.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklSaNDwnoiCp6vkF4bpntsvLbEnlNGqT_rKlUdk4McFsWinJHIsxo7apCXQoRAu1MfD58TOB_4AC2UsWQi1_UVCxTXIqjxPZbWQ9JKfGszPs047-vNzgTuI9po6XTbuExznRdKLpBwF0/s320/lovecheques.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430860449277571234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVh2N2aW-zqJIZS2aM10sdGPXipr2Z5SAc04oFd2bANNyDhBRYIZXTyM8WUP6faD-A39G-haw8M_Fu1pUGNRe1lk7vxM3Pys10rmqYg9ExCLuuHpHC5O-bCa9P9FEo_xhwmQEljm4VDI/s1600-h/fortune.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVh2N2aW-zqJIZS2aM10sdGPXipr2Z5SAc04oFd2bANNyDhBRYIZXTyM8WUP6faD-A39G-haw8M_Fu1pUGNRe1lk7vxM3Pys10rmqYg9ExCLuuHpHC5O-bCa9P9FEo_xhwmQEljm4VDI/s320/fortune.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430862360568991458" border="0" /></a>or personalized and individually wrapped fortune cookies from <a href="http://www.fancyfortunecookies.com/Custom_Fortune_Cookies_s/50.htm">Fancy Fortune Cookies</a> - Choose a variety of flavors.<br />50 min - $.65 each.<br /><br />or a whole tin of cookies with loves message inside- also from <a href="http://www.fancyfortunecookies.com/I_Love_You_Fortune_Cookie_Gift_p/tinlove.htm">Fancy Fortune Cookies.</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwBEuVBrsTEZQqCCVkHLy-YCpTqA2j2sdHMieiqtodzeC-RO8aJDN-On2YAUTKZ6CkuRlK5qdlqr2_G5CZgENJiCzgCKlFULeq8U9raH30YWe_pYjOPaH6s6qqnebpWTpIo7tIuOQSsA/s1600-h/fortune.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwBEuVBrsTEZQqCCVkHLy-YCpTqA2j2sdHMieiqtodzeC-RO8aJDN-On2YAUTKZ6CkuRlK5qdlqr2_G5CZgENJiCzgCKlFULeq8U9raH30YWe_pYjOPaH6s6qqnebpWTpIo7tIuOQSsA/s320/fortune.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430863083020143586" border="0" /></a>$19.95Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-56478485298742219542010-02-01T09:01:00.000-05:002010-02-01T09:01:00.371-05:00Super Bowl Cocktails<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCfkSwGYTd4c-EXFm-yXc8W36m8JBT9lkp4efkdzjJDcb3adXb7QUoSSMvCzkRfXD-m_lJ8EIQySYbr443DTMrWezDYXnwOpGg8bKv2iqwPRL-tmOxdNCBFblYhEXw6Fqqmje52hr8VU/s1600-h/A_Colt_one.thumbnail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 76px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCfkSwGYTd4c-EXFm-yXc8W36m8JBT9lkp4efkdzjJDcb3adXb7QUoSSMvCzkRfXD-m_lJ8EIQySYbr443DTMrWezDYXnwOpGg8bKv2iqwPRL-tmOxdNCBFblYhEXw6Fqqmje52hr8VU/s320/A_Colt_one.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430709692981951170" border="0" /></a><br /><strong style="font-weight: bold;">At your Super Bowl Party serve up some fun cocktails - one for the Colts and one for the Saints!!<br /><br />A Colt One</strong> <p>1 1/2 parts Malibu Rum<br />3/4 part Malibu <a itxtdid="15916943" target="_blank" href="http://drinkoftheweek.com/blog/super-bowl-cocktails/#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">Pineapple</a> Rum<br />3/4 part blue curacao<br />1 3/4 parts pineapple juice</p> <p>Mix contents in a shaker and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.</p><div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none;color:transparent;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hurricane</span><br /><br /><span class="body">1 oz. <a itxtdid="15836081" target="_blank" href="http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/archive/h/hurricane.htm#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">Light Rum</a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxvjq7suc86HWolOoJ6rLvHVUgIqOLWYW8OKBHJBFe-cLfc2E1hRcHQuqwTFnR7oq0Fs-T4jAKw_NIN7WnXQrv9s493103qsDOLdJIaHEFY7CR3lwVoy1sa0IvDV2FQAQ4SZJtkB_FnA/s1600-h/hurricane-cup-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxvjq7suc86HWolOoJ6rLvHVUgIqOLWYW8OKBHJBFe-cLfc2E1hRcHQuqwTFnR7oq0Fs-T4jAKw_NIN7WnXQrv9s493103qsDOLdJIaHEFY7CR3lwVoy1sa0IvDV2FQAQ4SZJtkB_FnA/s320/hurricane-cup-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430709941164137890" border="0" /></a><span class="body"><br /> 1 oz. <a itxtdid="15836030" target="_blank" href="http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/archive/h/hurricane.htm#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">Dark Rum</a><br /> 1/2 oz. Passion Fruit Juice<br /> 1/2 oz. Lime Juice<br /> Garnish with a lime squeeze, <a itxtdid="16397894" target="_blank" href="http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/archive/h/hurricane.htm#" style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">cherry</a>, pineapple spear, and a paper Umbrella, of course. </span>Serve in a footed vessel.<br /><br /></div>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-63324855907522267912010-01-23T08:52:00.000-05:002010-01-25T10:59:20.137-05:00Voted for Bride's Choice Award!<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);"></span>I am excited to announce that Elegant Engagements <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);"></span>has been selected to receive the <strong>WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™</strong><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204);"></span>! We were voted amongst the very best within the WeddingWire Network, which includes <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/">WeddingWire</a> and Martha Stewart Weddings.<br /> <br />The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.<br /> <br />The award recognizes the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada.<br /> <br /> We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.<br /><br />Hope 2010 will be as exciting!Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-26031725581863458452010-01-20T10:49:00.000-05:002010-01-25T10:52:03.523-05:00Welcome 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdip3zPAQ_6sAgyPwTTjPieEMQb736bF9K7ath6KT61tuasWvPq9BGNOt-nBtrSLErmkxBNie-gXKlzilsuZmWA-mChrlNfukqTucXY-4RtXnQY_HLmei9rWz9TxNZFEh2vaX7L5jSD74/s1600-h/champagne-glasses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdip3zPAQ_6sAgyPwTTjPieEMQb736bF9K7ath6KT61tuasWvPq9BGNOt-nBtrSLErmkxBNie-gXKlzilsuZmWA-mChrlNfukqTucXY-4RtXnQY_HLmei9rWz9TxNZFEh2vaX7L5jSD74/s320/champagne-glasses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430705662180884914" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry I have taken a hiatus from blogging recently.<br /><br />New Years Resolution - try to stick to a more regular schedule!<br /><br />Cheers to Twenty Ten and many wonderful weddings, parties and events.Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-14584014726453966082009-12-09T07:56:00.000-05:002009-12-09T07:56:00.333-05:00Rum Rum Rudolph<table width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td> <h1 style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b><b>Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Cocktail Recipe</b></b></h1><b>Ingredients</b> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp',630,700,0,250)"><b><br /></b></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1 1/4 oz light rum </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp?ingredient_id=73875',630,700,0,250)"><br /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1 cubes ice <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp?ingredient_id=73789',630,700,0,250)"><br /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1 1/2 oz lemon juice<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp?ingredient_id=73790',630,700,0,250)"><br /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Fill to Top with Cranberry Juice </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp?ingredient_id=73913',630,700,0,250)"><br /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1/2 oz grendadine </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp?ingredient_id=74345',630,700,0,250)"><br /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1 lemon wedge as garnish<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="javascript:popinfo('My%20Bar','../areas/mybar.asp?ingredient_id=74401',630,700,0,250)"><br /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6l04hvqmmQ2sr2mCtvIpDd1355PFvukLGNrOy4w0rX92vJjRJCcvcnSsVRLOYp67q-vq8i_OxDRan96A80-NMKKOjp89QgKmlSXNrw752qSvb-dN3IullcUrqj5_3KQBkNtR88WWnbk/s1600-h/reindeer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6l04hvqmmQ2sr2mCtvIpDd1355PFvukLGNrOy4w0rX92vJjRJCcvcnSsVRLOYp67q-vq8i_OxDRan96A80-NMKKOjp89QgKmlSXNrw752qSvb-dN3IullcUrqj5_3KQBkNtR88WWnbk/s320/reindeer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412323927879682098" border="0" /></a><br /> <b>Directions</b><br />Mix the light rum, lemon juice, and grenadine. Add the ice cubes and fill to your own taste with Cranberry juice. Add a wedge of lemon on your glass and voila! Enjoy!<br /><br />Then you need fun reindeer napkins to go with it!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-12601254782584747992009-12-07T09:31:00.000-05:002009-12-07T09:31:00.580-05:00Check it out!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXX8bJxdUTA9142-_xEYwyHdrKYGLbYC9Jwq-vDaAWRSiHVfy9RMojGGRmttWpB0gqgfVUHzSE9FFhoXwBgtbb68hC2kGTSMN3eqLWft8GCace1E-Xpd6wUntOmaAK_tI2RalCGb5Q7Y/s1600-h/tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXX8bJxdUTA9142-_xEYwyHdrKYGLbYC9Jwq-vDaAWRSiHVfy9RMojGGRmttWpB0gqgfVUHzSE9FFhoXwBgtbb68hC2kGTSMN3eqLWft8GCace1E-Xpd6wUntOmaAK_tI2RalCGb5Q7Y/s320/tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412321043959664770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFzg2vQfhs5selv8v8xLzO4ZbP-29_AiSWM_8ovaW76_PxRxF_GZIz56ZE54DTfpr3u4Opd-1OkCSxINtp5bES9hDBSxsC3TzUoY6DLsWOkFanqSAuGRLzZm3tZlASqP-RBokY9U_0K0/s1600-h/lights.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFzg2vQfhs5selv8v8xLzO4ZbP-29_AiSWM_8ovaW76_PxRxF_GZIz56ZE54DTfpr3u4Opd-1OkCSxINtp5bES9hDBSxsC3TzUoY6DLsWOkFanqSAuGRLzZm3tZlASqP-RBokY9U_0K0/s320/lights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412320683088789746" border="0" /></a><br />Do you need extra ribbon, paper lanterns, eco friendly confetti, grapevine Christmas trees or battery operated candles? How about some led lights for your mantle or brown wire Christmas lights to go on your grapevine reindeer?<br /><br />Don't forget <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/">Save On Crafts</a><br /><br />They have everything you could want for a wedding, shower or just to add some touches for your holiday decorating!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0DJu0hxravdSDhDqu1gUr6L5smmXWskzX3WApw5Ph1mWtjrFXr5sOToGDwoAbmsTmUKBZu35MfxWv34Kty-7g_VEd3-rrWmaQsiKGQEcXayybRaIjkqq9YfbiXY9hylAi26QKYTEfrE/s1600-h/tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0DJu0hxravdSDhDqu1gUr6L5smmXWskzX3WApw5Ph1mWtjrFXr5sOToGDwoAbmsTmUKBZu35MfxWv34Kty-7g_VEd3-rrWmaQsiKGQEcXayybRaIjkqq9YfbiXY9hylAi26QKYTEfrE/s320/tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412320192203939346" border="0" /></a>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-64415425369420958232009-12-04T07:29:00.000-05:002009-12-04T08:55:35.630-05:00Falling FlakesSnowflakes!<br />I saw this cute idea from Martha of course -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8AjUtncyPX3bUJngpJ4X0KJCWAJ-uMHDNuCdM6roB0hVF-tTOG-B0sJPLxLs3JncSw_ni_cib7BMSdaB0XsLBfulSzZTNue0gNGRbGoJg9cCFAu1McREJEOcwd0FYBV5QQJf-wdHhAs/s1600/fallingflakes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8AjUtncyPX3bUJngpJ4X0KJCWAJ-uMHDNuCdM6roB0hVF-tTOG-B0sJPLxLs3JncSw_ni_cib7BMSdaB0XsLBfulSzZTNue0gNGRbGoJg9cCFAu1McREJEOcwd0FYBV5QQJf-wdHhAs/s320/fallingflakes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410306108005362130" border="0" /></a><br />They are made with durable material to withstand the weather.<br />you can use templates or have the kids make their own!<br /><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/frosty-banners?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/christmas-workshop-week-3#slide_5">Here are directions on how to make them from Marthastewart.com</a>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-27636005572867539762009-12-01T09:42:00.000-05:002009-12-01T09:42:00.332-05:00Design Your MantelIt's time to decorate your house! What are you doing for your mantel? Here are some inspiration pictures. Message me and let me know what you like or what you plan to do?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBQLZi98AbqnHludaxJocq-k1OkwTVQVAm0PmmiLm0S1ba_04-mMKMFQzdGqwkruSNSmTSzmEm8SVlMqukUY6G5itWj0tDZ4hbJEPHOv3mZZ9uP022W2-Q5b8n-Sh663J5ErWZXrAOXA/s1600/mantel9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBQLZi98AbqnHludaxJocq-k1OkwTVQVAm0PmmiLm0S1ba_04-mMKMFQzdGqwkruSNSmTSzmEm8SVlMqukUY6G5itWj0tDZ4hbJEPHOv3mZZ9uP022W2-Q5b8n-Sh663J5ErWZXrAOXA/s320/mantel9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409925514508840498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yAo9d5iebDo4Uzns_DVGLF5cAaC_nX0WMK0YNbm2Wd9QLKk6LVfOvH7cCLHXCRnvR5qf3q2P-tjOu8ytKsfkvFvy5s-kEG5rz0nEQVQDV1eNwI2yRBg9t82pk91o-BiKLLOEXtgKQDI/s1600/mantel7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yAo9d5iebDo4Uzns_DVGLF5cAaC_nX0WMK0YNbm2Wd9QLKk6LVfOvH7cCLHXCRnvR5qf3q2P-tjOu8ytKsfkvFvy5s-kEG5rz0nEQVQDV1eNwI2yRBg9t82pk91o-BiKLLOEXtgKQDI/s320/mantel7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409925452268582434" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7EuUI5BycNoE2vZHMXgji5MqxXdL5xHZsOsxM63AmkXLjm4x-d1OLxTOGz-F4QopfB9f6ZqU_Wp3KIqRrUPnYGYNT0jNkKEehpJ0cb4ZXbvP2mGfX6V2jAybGcyKGQSKZ_uV8qtSul0/s1600/mantel6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7EuUI5BycNoE2vZHMXgji5MqxXdL5xHZsOsxM63AmkXLjm4x-d1OLxTOGz-F4QopfB9f6ZqU_Wp3KIqRrUPnYGYNT0jNkKEehpJ0cb4ZXbvP2mGfX6V2jAybGcyKGQSKZ_uV8qtSul0/s320/mantel6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409925402792089682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5hv_4iA390zpAPHEEpp5Z_jIooykwl4QTvee2IW1EmzYPiX2rsD4DWXRNImBNsZwKWEAstFNAFCXgmYwd2lOwdm72JoRl7HyU3sgy8Tu5Wo2Tvh3IEXVvaF6rHCb9b5bNAWAXBxL3xs/s1600/mantel5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5hv_4iA390zpAPHEEpp5Z_jIooykwl4QTvee2IW1EmzYPiX2rsD4DWXRNImBNsZwKWEAstFNAFCXgmYwd2lOwdm72JoRl7HyU3sgy8Tu5Wo2Tvh3IEXVvaF6rHCb9b5bNAWAXBxL3xs/s320/mantel5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409925345862872754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjb01fr9zKe-wSFI09kCFgqQDfFP40aLCH44WYu5_v-xBzXYoDTY5vBGbyAtngd_9UC1zZ1h885uW-BCOahTWL7gcNEsJxre4VQ48GeKkfntxnZLbESYC2SVMJSqWcWVy-0IdkX6pGkw0/s1600/mantel4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjb01fr9zKe-wSFI09kCFgqQDfFP40aLCH44WYu5_v-xBzXYoDTY5vBGbyAtngd_9UC1zZ1h885uW-BCOahTWL7gcNEsJxre4VQ48GeKkfntxnZLbESYC2SVMJSqWcWVy-0IdkX6pGkw0/s320/mantel4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409925280162291922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1THG_a9zuGG9KIzuySFfHddUQMOg-VhjCFMrTAXbkgWUT-vj9Wor43xBTKrD-I7TcHOZsp5VMlHg3H-3c3v6IF0YndHQH2QeYuCZ0cj0l6MQaqxXgIkbNHd5t60a5sSx7Z34k0Hezr98/s1600/mantel3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1THG_a9zuGG9KIzuySFfHddUQMOg-VhjCFMrTAXbkgWUT-vj9Wor43xBTKrD-I7TcHOZsp5VMlHg3H-3c3v6IF0YndHQH2QeYuCZ0cj0l6MQaqxXgIkbNHd5t60a5sSx7Z34k0Hezr98/s320/mantel3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409907256855936370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreSjLs6B4ZwvfsRwGB0RJYg0wcowWhVrd694tE5b390BZbqai3sL4nRn0-Xuq5NuLbhptanoi3yQaTkARCSDlG6Vq_jFgcw-8gN7ryjwVpO7Be57FtHVV1uHg8_l_r6R6nc4P1l4F4Ro/s1600/mantel2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreSjLs6B4ZwvfsRwGB0RJYg0wcowWhVrd694tE5b390BZbqai3sL4nRn0-Xuq5NuLbhptanoi3yQaTkARCSDlG6Vq_jFgcw-8gN7ryjwVpO7Be57FtHVV1uHg8_l_r6R6nc4P1l4F4Ro/s320/mantel2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409907203282457938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa3hlBDXXQhAZil4JRE3AwsOU2YCRHYA-P-7q5qlaj9H7uUzFqWRfMkhLjaV2ZqHAzYgVyQimwOR76TZ1hSoGpVishmuMZhv3svJoF2aBk2NyQ-GrpKL5HLDpkEU8ktQYnt2MxcnLcBA/s1600/mantel1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa3hlBDXXQhAZil4JRE3AwsOU2YCRHYA-P-7q5qlaj9H7uUzFqWRfMkhLjaV2ZqHAzYgVyQimwOR76TZ1hSoGpVishmuMZhv3svJoF2aBk2NyQ-GrpKL5HLDpkEU8ktQYnt2MxcnLcBA/s320/mantel1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409907148878568674" border="0" /></a>This was my mantel last year:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0kSR7HDgabeVTVEfJurg1ToXZ8D3Mz7mUYAWTtWNgUpSjeK3FnUTWV40YcOXPIlXvxsvdX7GS-jsCUuVBbK428LuwsCmWUOmp79bWHjehMKFcT1-COnZH3lbq8Gh201qgHrF_RqJAgM/s1600/IMG_5377.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0kSR7HDgabeVTVEfJurg1ToXZ8D3Mz7mUYAWTtWNgUpSjeK3FnUTWV40YcOXPIlXvxsvdX7GS-jsCUuVBbK428LuwsCmWUOmp79bWHjehMKFcT1-COnZH3lbq8Gh201qgHrF_RqJAgM/s320/IMG_5377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409926499305455922" border="0" /></a>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-17927712572427385562009-11-30T11:02:00.003-05:002009-11-30T12:36:08.838-05:00Christmas Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLrKFC0C9PLi2YVhyJm-lWk1ILkvAfgYW68dJk7SA9ETMSeBz-fCKmQjp07jqDlnTxhACBxE3rlIYEdMNzX3DilXZtCp5rUkudJdFuVYVBSB3HqfHLqBiTZWxUAHTL0Ouri0zcXiUYK4/s1600/ctree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLrKFC0C9PLi2YVhyJm-lWk1ILkvAfgYW68dJk7SA9ETMSeBz-fCKmQjp07jqDlnTxhACBxE3rlIYEdMNzX3DilXZtCp5rUkudJdFuVYVBSB3HqfHLqBiTZWxUAHTL0Ouri0zcXiUYK4/s320/ctree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409951673202819026" border="0" /></a><br />It's my favorite time of the year!! Time to decorate, listen to Christmas songs, go shopping, bake cookies and did I mention decorate!<br /><br />Stay tuned over the next few weeks for ideas on decorating, cookie exchange, tree toppers, shopping tips and maybe even some entertaining ideas.<br /><br />:)Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-71358049653709488152009-11-13T13:12:00.002-05:002009-11-13T13:19:19.032-05:00Autumn Kiss Cocktail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2u2PqDQKNJMMDyYt2_JZI9S7RWmZOnCvNryi2DcerJtE6a1XhDTT6dvQ9oTWxBL80bT2WRs-zfaxIpQvOyAZYP_8tQbNQw-uowt2aFx12xYkUPYBOaXOY_3e3UTmmmS3lz9JF6-JLoI/s1600-h/rum.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2u2PqDQKNJMMDyYt2_JZI9S7RWmZOnCvNryi2DcerJtE6a1XhDTT6dvQ9oTWxBL80bT2WRs-zfaxIpQvOyAZYP_8tQbNQw-uowt2aFx12xYkUPYBOaXOY_3e3UTmmmS3lz9JF6-JLoI/s320/rum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403654324828829026" border="0" /></a>Autumn Kiss-Feel seduced by cider and spice. <p>Ingredients:</p> <ul><li>1 pouch Dry Mix for about 6 oz of Apple Cider</li><li>1 Cinnamon Stick</li><li>10 oz Ginger Ale</li><li>1 oz Spiced Rum-I like the Captain!<br /></li></ul><p>Pour Ginger Ale into a frosted mug. Add dry apple cider mix and rum and stir with the cinnamon stick. Leave the stick in the mug for more flavor.</p><div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">(if you don't have dry mix use apple cider and reduce ginger ale)<br /></div>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-27920649678489235732009-11-09T15:24:00.002-05:002009-11-09T15:27:59.986-05:00Venue Coordinator vs Wedding PlannersA colleague of mine wrote this great blog post - really explains the difference between a Venue Coordinator and an Independent Coordinator like myself. I can't tell you how many potential brides end up saying - 'thanks but we are just going to use the venue coordinator.' Its not an apples to apples comparison: from <a href="http://amberevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/venue-coordinator-vs-independant.html">Amber Events</a><br /><div class="post hentry uncustomized-post-template"> <a name="3619673205340023784"></a> <h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://amberevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/venue-coordinator-vs-independant.html">Venue Coordinator vs. Independent Coordinator</a> </h3></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Recently a potential bride with whom I felt that I clicked with emailed me to say basically: "<i>thanks for your follow up, but we booked Venue X and they provide a wedding coordinator and so I don't need your services</i>." I was sad for her because I <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">really</span></b> liked her and she has no way to know that the wedding coordinator promised to her is a venue coordinator, not a wedding coordinator. I'd like to explain the difference between the two. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A venue coordinator works for that venue. That is where their loyalties lie, and that is not a bad thing or a good thing, it just is. Their job is to sell the venue to brides, give out a list of preferred vendors, answer questions about the venue, assist with room layout and tasting, and make sure that your wedding follows the rules and regulations of the space. They may or may not help with the master Timeline of the wedding day and rarely do they help decorate or design for your reception. They do know what works and what doesn't in a space, so trust them if they say "that won't work!". Depending on how large the venue is, they may have four or more weddings they are juggling that weekend. On your wedding day, they may not even be the person you have been talking to all of these months, as it is a very challenging job and some venues tend to have high turnover. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Don't get me wrong, a venue coordinator's job is very, VERY important, but they are not your wedding coordinator. Neither is your DJ, a photographer, or florist. Yes, they all coordinate things that directly relate to them (a photographer will help with the Timeline as that affects pictures, etc), but they are not orchestrating every single detail of the event like an independent coordinator will. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As an independent wedding coordinator, our loyalty is to <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">you</span></b>, our client. Not your parents, photographer, videographer, DJ, florist or venue. An independent coordinator's job is to assess what level of service you need and to go <i><span style="font-style: italic;">above and beyond</span></i> that. And to do it in a timely manner, with patience, and with a smile. Whether hired for "month of" coordination or full production, an independent coordinator will become the adviser and orchestrator of the entire production and how all of the vendors tie in together, as well as all of the millions of details that need to be dealt with. And this is just the logistical stuff. Then we have the emotions that come into play during the planning of a wedding. I'm not kidding when I say that half of what I do as a wedding coordinator is to act as a good old-fashioned shoulder to cry on! An independent coordinator will help you with wording of your invitations, encourage you to let your personality shine through, debate the pros and cons of the shades of Bashful vs. Blush roses, give you advice on sticky budget questions, advise you how to seat your divorced parents during the ceremony, remind you to hold your bouquet low as you walk down the aisle, and hug you goodnight at the end of the day. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A venue coordinator and an independent wedding coordinator are both <i><span style="font-style: italic;">extremely</span></i> important as they each have a specific job that they are good at doing. A wedding with strong coordinators working hand in hand usually provides a seamless and stress free wedding day for all involved!<o:p></o:p></span></span>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-88619114136920958602009-10-30T09:32:00.000-04:002009-10-30T09:32:00.060-04:00Pumpkin Carving Tips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNGDJ1IutVKpFXqqGpvFzpMSEVumg6eKD_2UCcRGO47ixsTZ8FFBMo949KIwzdRmBFZeWDGzQc5b7KC9CUDR-nn9vFQi4whFDOjKsmxazgoFzbCC4aQzQ2GdiUBPiOBtXsoN14QZX1yc/s1600-h/pumpkins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNGDJ1IutVKpFXqqGpvFzpMSEVumg6eKD_2UCcRGO47ixsTZ8FFBMo949KIwzdRmBFZeWDGzQc5b7KC9CUDR-nn9vFQi4whFDOjKsmxazgoFzbCC4aQzQ2GdiUBPiOBtXsoN14QZX1yc/s320/pumpkins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397381385259228514" border="0" /></a><br />I thought this was worth a repost:<br /><br />Once cut, a pumpkin lasts about four to five days, then starts to rot.<br />You can rub Vaseline on the cut parts to help with deterioration.<br /><br />And a tip I read from Real Simple:<br /><br />Think about cutting out the bottom of the pumpkin instead of around the stem - place your candle on the porch or walkway then place the pumpkin on top. This will prevent the cut out stem section from falling in when rotted.<br /><br />Pumpkins are a great way to show some creativity - will you make a scary face, write your initials, a jack o lanturn or maybe turn it on its side and make a candy container?<br /><br />What will you do?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXrDT8h2254Iir3T4NT87wgkW084AgfH1pFwi1g9HQFwhhlWkxAz2XH5wwzVPdcV1MSFGhbVwA2C-a6fFuUj9yIm2RTXya7TlOU1r1Cf-aJvZlyEc6g3Nq7z2vpajLDbJ9zOBQ1v7pYU/s1600-h/Small-pumpkins-rack-message-GTL1005-de.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXrDT8h2254Iir3T4NT87wgkW084AgfH1pFwi1g9HQFwhhlWkxAz2XH5wwzVPdcV1MSFGhbVwA2C-a6fFuUj9yIm2RTXya7TlOU1r1Cf-aJvZlyEc6g3Nq7z2vpajLDbJ9zOBQ1v7pYU/s320/Small-pumpkins-rack-message-GTL1005-de.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252557096270546450" border="0" /></a>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-85274461760736710212009-10-29T07:08:00.000-04:002009-10-29T07:08:00.436-04:00Wedding Trends!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjak91iCs4HRliPHg30X6UaPy_Gn1YzNZ3v9HSmHa4xTs1QolWQ3JXJx9lHJ0ONdfHSgu9IEnjzIc0k6A4aQopt6JZwgPwyy6-wxLA7j_ky1c-d1f-76es8y0qxXw0wa2rzeetFg5vl4/s1600-h/weddingtrends.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjak91iCs4HRliPHg30X6UaPy_Gn1YzNZ3v9HSmHa4xTs1QolWQ3JXJx9lHJ0ONdfHSgu9IEnjzIc0k6A4aQopt6JZwgPwyy6-wxLA7j_ky1c-d1f-76es8y0qxXw0wa2rzeetFg5vl4/s320/weddingtrends.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397378611319326130" border="0" /></a>I was recently quoted in the Oct/Nov issue of Giftware News!<br /><br />"Overall, the trend is to be eclectic and make your wedding paper goods your own, says Meredith S Tomasulo, founder of Elegant Engagements. "Monograms are still in, but couples are also adding slogan, poem verse or quotation to elements of their wedding," she says. "This can be seen on the invitation, program, favor containers and cocktail napkins. I have seen Dave Matthews song lyrics on cake boxes ('Life is short but sweet for certain') and Shakespeare verses on invitations ('Journeys end in lovers meeting'). I also have some clients that are putting 'Did you know...' information on cocktail napkins - they're great conversation starters and really get the guests to know about both the bride and groom."Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-62946557411183975242009-10-27T12:57:00.000-04:002009-10-27T16:08:20.380-04:00A NY Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI46XtVoofLV8I-CpR-uYWIMQ3IQLWL6gx3BzYUjLOyA2OpKANdzaLF8K4TwBgotUMe4mU0OCmvFCdZuODxkoPHveW-G_EMK2Ru1K-1lwG6y-wtdNgM3YUrsgXgCOV44xbiJRuKiqX11A/s1600-h/IMG_7322.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI46XtVoofLV8I-CpR-uYWIMQ3IQLWL6gx3BzYUjLOyA2OpKANdzaLF8K4TwBgotUMe4mU0OCmvFCdZuODxkoPHveW-G_EMK2Ru1K-1lwG6y-wtdNgM3YUrsgXgCOV44xbiJRuKiqX11A/s320/IMG_7322.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397371575399722466" border="0" /></a><br />I went to my husband's cousin's wedding on Saturday in NY. Although it was a great time they did things a little differently so I thought I would share what it was like. Ceremony and reception were all at the Hilton Hotel.<br />We checked in and received a great box of goodies; animal crackers and water bottles were some of the items inside.<br />The invitation said 6:30 so we walked down to meet family. From 6:30 -7 we all met in the hotel lobby for champagne, We were all standing around not sure what to do. Then they moved all 300 of us into a ballroom for the ceremony at 7. The grooms family and groomsmen stood on the left side and brides on the right, I haven't seen this before. Even the bride was confused, when she walked down the aisle she stepped right to the left side and her MOH had to move her!<br />Cocktails which included so much food we could have considered this dinner were from 7:30-8:45. There was a raw bar, Asian station, lamb chop and turkey carver, pasta bar with calamari, mini hotdogs and hamburgers with french fries! I had to keep reminding myself there was dinner later. <br />Then we went into the ballroom, beautifully decorated with brown pin tuck linens, tall centerpieces with hydrangeas and lillies and lots of candles and uplighting.<br />The staff was just wonderful, took our order (Seabass, filet or stuffed chicken) and brought salads out around 9:45. There was a lot of dancing then eating then dancing and we didn't get served our entree until 11pm!!! The DJ rocked until 1am!<br />Now this DJ was different then any other DJ I have seen as well - part of the set up included a drummer who played along with the songs!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr4i2bEOh2FT_todpsn2fXw2KUK9riRYAbESm6NNMD6x2X26Dn1UhZb_I9NHviE6gL-DNRk7XJ02mIVfvy3lkkhzZY6l4x-nVXYA337CoxxDIZMLU1jfyHEw_2uG0dxWePGaRNBT9l9Y/s1600-h/IMG_7332.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr4i2bEOh2FT_todpsn2fXw2KUK9riRYAbESm6NNMD6x2X26Dn1UhZb_I9NHviE6gL-DNRk7XJ02mIVfvy3lkkhzZY6l4x-nVXYA337CoxxDIZMLU1jfyHEw_2uG0dxWePGaRNBT9l9Y/s320/IMG_7332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397372848917347762" border="0" /></a><br />So are you seeing a lot of late night weddings? Is the trend to switch brides and grooms sides for the ceremony? Do you like the idea of a drummer with the DJ?Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-25460994508482127982009-10-21T13:52:00.000-04:002009-10-21T13:52:00.706-04:00How much Liquor?<h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Wedding Wine and Liquor Calculator - Great tool for figuring out how much wine or beer and alcohol to have at your next party. Use it for your next holiday party, backyard bash or if you can bring your own alcohol to your wedding.<br /></span></h1> <h2 style="font-weight: normal;" id="dek"><span style="font-size:100%;">Find out how much alcohol you should stock for your party. Click here </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/wedding-wine-liquor-calculator-00000000008314/?xid=weddingsnews-10-20-2009">Real Simple </a><br /></h2>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-88106075321593180962009-10-19T08:40:00.000-04:002009-10-19T08:40:00.694-04:00It's an Airplane!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPDPpm8I6v3sDaqygNPhHTyvD1BpYUcyqt97i6JL6E46_NCcpEVFmUyg4s7go_XEL6Hqv9f7wJ52eu_DxbF48WPW3qTI6By-dy6eYKzBPYLO2urIB7jTBJpYuMVxunmNF5JIH60TusNk/s1600-h/invitemarkedout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPDPpm8I6v3sDaqygNPhHTyvD1BpYUcyqt97i6JL6E46_NCcpEVFmUyg4s7go_XEL6Hqv9f7wJ52eu_DxbF48WPW3qTI6By-dy6eYKzBPYLO2urIB7jTBJpYuMVxunmNF5JIH60TusNk/s400/invitemarkedout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394092595849844050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOo4vJuqjY4PkbcY8fPVSU-jXduSQ0hH_nC2v9Mll32bEkI5lgJa3HBD7tI70TbzqpYsVJQIMrpsmaGhkywjXdn5SKzshyphenhyphenNljzXEmRf12IOiit89mponn5B0ATGXhmU1qGtSWyiGJmxig/s1600-h/Oct+18,+2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOo4vJuqjY4PkbcY8fPVSU-jXduSQ0hH_nC2v9Mll32bEkI5lgJa3HBD7tI70TbzqpYsVJQIMrpsmaGhkywjXdn5SKzshyphenhyphenNljzXEmRf12IOiit89mponn5B0ATGXhmU1qGtSWyiGJmxig/s400/Oct+18,+2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394073670005004898" border="0" /></a>For my son's first birthday I decided to do an airplane themed party. Invitations were boarding passes for GJT Airlines.<br />I made tons of mini airplanes out of fun foam, they hung from the light fixtures and ceiling fan. Even on his own cake. <br />The adults devoured pumpkin or chocolate cupcakes with airplane / 1 toppers. I had airplane sugar cookies and along with a platter of Philly pretzel bites, a custom G pretzel.<br /><br />I made a 'wall of Gavin' which included pictures from every month of his first year. I also made a Happy Birthday Gavin sign using scrapbook paper and grosgrain ribbon. Inspiration from Etsy.<br /><br />When guests arrived they had to check in to get airplane stickers and when they left they picked up their favors at baggage claim. Favors were bubbles with labels that said 'Thank you for flying GJT Airlines' and personalized luggage tags.<br /><br />I think I love planning kids birthday parties as much as weddings!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jpXK9QEtNfUOBLSeuNxOxvGzNdCeUYLlZAnxDCCT1Ysv3FsuH3fAdqW6bceWV9u5p17w0r-UD7PhwEJJUNOm3fQR3_91Bh5PHdT6qZ1a6SAlpUFmKXab-q9MhHRslhXO5TtQYT1OUpo/s1600-h/gavincake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jpXK9QEtNfUOBLSeuNxOxvGzNdCeUYLlZAnxDCCT1Ysv3FsuH3fAdqW6bceWV9u5p17w0r-UD7PhwEJJUNOm3fQR3_91Bh5PHdT6qZ1a6SAlpUFmKXab-q9MhHRslhXO5TtQYT1OUpo/s400/gavincake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394075555516137282" border="0" /></a>Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-86083997350774750432009-10-17T11:34:00.001-04:002009-10-18T18:40:06.174-04:001 Years Young<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwr6busYORTxAq_tfa0nwoCWQ5Pox7ASuCoHvBVuys6FiAgTSJM3wG9UKQAacOGAj56mJFadn8e0huQBsTnuzaM4b3MLowBi3l4t4sq5v_l8X8zf8cxhLejgZOYOQbfxTSIDU7YI41OI/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwr6busYORTxAq_tfa0nwoCWQ5Pox7ASuCoHvBVuys6FiAgTSJM3wG9UKQAacOGAj56mJFadn8e0huQBsTnuzaM4b3MLowBi3l4t4sq5v_l8X8zf8cxhLejgZOYOQbfxTSIDU7YI41OI/s320/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394072085078923394" border="0" /></a>My son turns ONE Today! What an amazing year its been - everyone says time flies by but wow it sure does!<br /><br />Thank you to Caitlin Domanico Photography for taking the pictures - to see more check out her blog <a href="http://www.caitlindomanico.com/">here</a>!Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-30818783613887413082009-10-12T10:42:00.000-04:002009-10-12T10:42:00.554-04:00Candy Apples 101<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugmTSE-UY1h3RvdC7SYM_jPwg6UgdjNONuWHax9Cmo5pC9jPoRUoGzfLb77J-vQSRe5lqJ44D6ijYQ3yDT_TuQ9iusI212QY6IePP6JfxmXl0PkCi6GEO5N7SbICtvQbtzT8nC6TChYM/s1600-h/caramel-apple_300.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugmTSE-UY1h3RvdC7SYM_jPwg6UgdjNONuWHax9Cmo5pC9jPoRUoGzfLb77J-vQSRe5lqJ44D6ijYQ3yDT_TuQ9iusI212QY6IePP6JfxmXl0PkCi6GEO5N7SbICtvQbtzT8nC6TChYM/s320/caramel-apple_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389868874209047074" border="0" /></a><h2><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/candy-apples-101-10000001540159/?xid=weeklynews-10-07-2009"><span style="font-size:100%;">Everything you've always wanted to know about candy apples―including how to make them.</span></a></h2>from Real SimpleMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-15636803988411462882009-10-08T08:37:00.000-04:002009-10-08T08:37:00.180-04:00To toss or Not to Toss<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0ANLocpSHn3IhV4B-nAIdmSbNlOI33zztHy9lwhhhMpL0CeplPN_vnsCni2o5dF6R07YqCk3EIwgXvTXSafY1x7Ok5wc2MtEypEQKtpOhCd8nhgzmjLYxncFGSqsLy-FypvwjiGnpj0/s1600-h/sellers1183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0ANLocpSHn3IhV4B-nAIdmSbNlOI33zztHy9lwhhhMpL0CeplPN_vnsCni2o5dF6R07YqCk3EIwgXvTXSafY1x7Ok5wc2MtEypEQKtpOhCd8nhgzmjLYxncFGSqsLy-FypvwjiGnpj0/s320/sellers1183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389466185238958354" border="0" /></a><br />What are you planning to do with your bouquet (or a smaller version)?<br /><br />Will you stick with tradition and toss your bouquet to a group of your single ladies?<br />or<br />Will you have an anniversary dance and see who the last couple dancing(longest married) is?<br />or<br />Will you present your bouquet to someone special?<br />or<br />What else are you thinking?<br /><br />Please post your ideas or what you are seeing this year?Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-22850644106131849692009-10-06T08:27:00.000-04:002009-10-06T08:27:00.617-04:00Can't afford a full service planner?I got an email the other day from a couple that said they didn't really need a full service planner and they didn't think they could afford it but were wondering what options I had to offer them.<br /><br />Glad you asked!<br /><br />Wedding planners can offer suggestions for reputable wedding professionals; people or businesses that fit your style and budget and they even know some of the out of ordinary locations. A planner can work on your budget, create a timeline and suggest ways to get you started. 3-4 hours of planning in the beginning can get you on the right track and save you valuable time and potentially money.<br /><br />Say you already have your dream venue in mind and you are certain you can decide on the other aspects of your wedding but you aren't sure how to pull the event together. IE: the guest list seating, the day of timeline and last minute logistics- consider a day of planner!<br /><br /><br /><br />"Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning." - EdisonMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504711194325860391.post-28098693556227739732009-10-05T15:22:00.003-04:002009-10-05T15:26:03.251-04:00Bye Bye Wedding MagazinesReleased today: Gourmet, Elegant Bride, Modern Bride, and Cookie to close its doors!<br />This is due to an advertising slump.<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"></span><br /><br />As Modern Bride and Elegant Bride close, a third Conde Nast magazine, Brides, will increase its frequency to monthly instead of coming out every two months.<br /><br />So if you subscribe to these magazines I am not sure you will see a difference- you will just get Brides every month!Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701664178316182854noreply@blogger.com0