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Nicole Palacios /// Wed, 7 October 2009 /// Discoveries

Underneath It All

Wedding designer extraordinaire Alex Alexander brought to light these exceptional customized garters that she commissions for her brides. Brent Jongeward of BAM will take the colors and elements of your choice and fashion a handmade design that captures your personal style.
Nicole Palacios /// Mon, 5 October 2009 /// Discoveries

Beautiful Memories

Artistry that's environmentally friendly? Absolutely. Laura Roesch of Forget Me Not Design combines poetry with personalized layouts for a visually stunning wedding album that is eco-conscious from cover to cover. Printed on archival paper that is 100% post-consumer recycled
Nicole Palacios /// Fri, 2 October 2009 /// Discoveries

How Sweet It Is

In an act that we find long overdue, See’s Candies has launched a lovely line of wedding favors. A tempting mix of milk and dark chocolates (including a luscious Blueberry Truffle) fill the decorative “Wedding Keepsake Box,” a rose-topped vessel that’s
Amy Child Marella /// Thu, 1 October 2009 /// Floral Design

Flowers That Take The Cake

A big part of a wedding reception revolves around the cake. The bride and groom both cut a slice then tenderly feed each other, or playfully smash and smear the slice of cake all over their partner's face! The cake ceremony is one of our oldest and most fun wedding traditions,
Marilyn Oliveira /// Thu, 1 October 2009 /// Gifts & Favors

Gracious Gifts: Forever Amber

"Sphere Amber" martini glassware (sold in a set of four) by Z Gallerie, $32; zgallerie.com, 800.908.6748. Necklace with oval citrine and Hessonite beads by Gearys Beverly Hills, $545; gearys.com, 800.793.6670. "Bradford" vases by Z Gallerie, $20-25;
Dr. Gabriel Chiu /// Fri, 25 September 2009 /// Beauty

Keeping Cool on Your Big Day With... Botox?

It’s your Big Day – all eyes will be on you! The last thing you should be worrying about is perspiration.
Marilyn Oliveira /// Thu, 24 September 2009 /// Locations

Hot Spot: El Dorado Royale

CANCUN. Yes, Mexico. Despite some unfavorable press in the recent past, the larger tourist areas of the country are considered safe for travelers, and Cancun remains a beloved spot for honeymooners.
Amy Child Marella /// Fri, 18 September 2009 /// Floral Design

The Aisle is Your Runway - What we can Learn from Fashion

Fashion Week recently concluded in New York, so the timing is perfect to discuss how fashion trends dictate wedding décor trends.  Walk into any clothing store, or boutique and you notice immediately which colors are hot that season. Last year we saw gorgeous
Melissa_Mermin /// Wed, 16 September 2009

A Gastronomique Fete in St. Helena

Tristan and Matt are attorneys in Los Angeles and met working in the same law firm. They are both 'foodies' and fell in love with the Napa region, so it was fitting to have their wedding weekend there. Their rehearsal dinner was held at the premier Italian restaurant Tra
Mary Dann-McNamee /// Tue, 15 September 2009 /// Consulting

The hottest new video wedding book!

More developments on the hottest new video wedding book for weddings…It is being launched at the WEVA (Wedding and Event Videographer Association) convention in Orlando this week. This video guest book is where the times are heading.. to capture all guests on video,
Melissa_Mermin /// Mon, 14 September 2009 /// Photography

Sally & Dan hit a homerun at Fenway Park!

My good friend Sally got married in Fenway Park this summer--How Beantown-Red Sox-pride cool is that? I photographed her nuptuals as a gift also and made her and Dan this Love Story. I found a great version of 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame' by the Boston Pops with a special
Amy Child Marella /// Thu, 10 September 2009 /// Floral Design

Flower Children

Everyone knows that besides the bride all eyes are on the flower girls and ring bearers during a wedding ceremony. One of my favorite parts of designing for a wedding is getting all of the flowers ready for the miniature members of the wedding party - the flower girls have