Tuesday, November 16, 2010

*Your Dream Winter Wedding*

Ideal Setting: Luxury Hotel Ballroom
Color Palette: White, silver, ice blue (classic); magenta, olive green, plum (unexpected).
Seasonal Flowers Include: Anemones, amaryllis, hellebores, tulips, nerines, gladioluses, stars of Bethlehem
You Wear: A sumptuous ivory silk satin ballgown, elbow length gloves, and a satin jacket with fur cuffs.
He Wears: A custom tuxedo with tails
Bridesmaids Wear: Satin floor-length dresses paired with pashmina wraps
Send: Custom Bernard Maisner invitations hand-calligraphed on heavy cardstock.

On Tables: Candles galore, plus professional lighting to flood the space with warm, amber-colored light.
Extra Provisions: Valet parking and at least one coat-check attendant per 100 guests (to avoid long waits as they arrive).
Cake: Art Deco-inspired, with gold accents.

Late-Night Treats: Jacques Torres hot chocolate.
Getaway: Vintage silver Rolls Royce

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Mindy Weiss: Wedding And Event Planner


You can’t help but be swept up in the bubbly personality of Mindy Weiss—her energy is contagious. But it’s her calm demeanor and ability to diffuse stressful situations that has earned her great success. “I’m a decorator, I’m a good friend. To some, I’m a mother because some don’t have one, or a sister. A therapist—mostly. An organizer of their life and glamorous babysitter.,” shares Mindy about her role as a wedding planner. “And a comedienne sometimes to keep them a little lighter than when they came in.”

When asked why she was the perfect person for this job Mindy said, "I have a the patience of a saint! I'm very even-keeled--that's kind of my reputation in that I'm always calm. I have three children, I have my party planning business, I have a stationary and invitation business--I actually have an invitation line with the company--and I own a gorumet market...and two dogs. I seem to put the priorities with the kids and then everything else after that is easy.


-Complete Women
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

* HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VEIL FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE*

A veil bride wants to keep her wedding veil on throughout the reception. Veil brides see the hairstyle as secondary; it's necessary only as support to help pouf up their veil. No matter which category you fall into, you'll want to choose a veil and wedding hairstyle that best highlights your face.
When searching for hair and veil styles, a good rule to keep in mind is "opposites attract."

If you're lucky enough to have a DIAMOND- or OVAL-SHAPED face,congratulations -- you're perfectly symmetrical, so your choices areunlimited, as long as they complement your gown, neckline, andproportions.

A ROUND, full face will benefit from a veil that falls along the sidesof the face, thus working to help narrow it. As for your wedding hair:Wearing your hair down or in a face-framing bob is the best option.

A SQUARE jawline needs softness. Face-framing tendrils will help torelax a strong jaw, and a longer veil will work better than a shortwide one. Many people consider a strong jawline a striking feature, andthe confidant bride will want to show it off.

If you have an OBLONG face, complement it with a bit of width. Look forwaterfall veils paired with a wide tiara, wreath, or bun wrap. Stayaway from piled-high hair, which will only make you look moreelongated.

If your face is HEART-SHAPED or TRIANGULAR, you'll want to add width atthe jawline. Since most veils will be too full for you, the best choiceis a back piece, where the width shows up behind the neckline. As forhair, a chignon or flipped-up bob is a great look.

A RECTANGULAR face will benefit from softness too. Don't be afraid to try more voluminous veils, the poofy quality will make your face look more symmetrical. Paired with a sideswept updo, you can't go wrong.