Wedding Blogs by Wedding Professionals
August 30, 2005
Picking wood furniture-light or dark stains?
So many homes and apartments are now built with an open floorplan, with the living area and the kitchen blended. Maple cabinets in the kitchen, with no stain or a very light stain, are the most popular right now.
Yet wood furniture for the living area is predominently dark, even very dark, such as espresso. I don't think many of us want to go back to the dark kitchens of the past, so we will need to live with the challenge of getting these 2 areas, kitchen and living room, to coordinate.
Posted by POWERS DESIGN CO. on August 30, 2005 at 12:54 PM
August 26, 2005
Don't forget the chairs!
You spend so much time making sure you have the perfect dress, the right colors, the right flowers and the perfect location. Donﾒt stop short. Adding chair covers to any event completes the look and adds style and elegance to any setting.
Simple Elegance will be happy to assist you in the rental of chair covers or linens for your upcoming event. Visit our website www.SimpleElegance1.com to view our current specials and find further information.
Posted by SIMPLE ELEGANCE on August 26, 2005 at 10:18 AM
August 25, 2005
Six ways to avoid identity theft
Thereﾒs no guarantee that youﾒll never fall victim to identity theft, but there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself from it.
1. Destroy personal records and statements. Tear up or shred credit card statements, solicitations and other documents that contain private financial information.
2. Secure your mail. Empty your mailbox right away every day. You may also want to get a locking mail box or a P.O. box. This way, criminals donﾒt have a chance to steal credit card applications. Avoid mailing outgoing bill payments and checks from home. They can be stolen from your mailbox. Instead, mail them from the post office or another secure location.
3. Protect your Social Security number. Never carry your card with you, or any other card that may have your number, like a health insurance card. It's the primary target for identity thieves because it gives them access to your credit report and bank accounts.
4. Donﾒt divulge your personal information. Ask salespeople and others if information such as a Social Security or driverﾒs license number is absolutely necessary. Often times it is not.
5. Monitor your credit report. Obtain and thoroughly review your credit report at least once a year to look for suspicious activity. If you spot something, alert your card company or the creditor immediately
6. Review your credit card statements carefully. Make sure you recognize the merchants, locations and purchases listed before paying the bill. If you don't need or use department-store or bank-issued credit cards, consider closing the accounts.
Check back again soon for more helpful tips! And don't forget to check out www.HomeBenefitIQ.com with user ID: bride and password: groom.
Posted by WWW.HOMEBENEFITIQ.COM on August 25, 2005 at 06:16 PM
Hints About Studio Lighting...
The importance of studio lighting
Do you want everyone to look their best in your wedding photos? On site studio lighting provides the soft, warm illumination that you see on magazine covers. With 2 or 3 unobtrusive sources, your entire hall, church, or outdoor location can be greatly enhanced. You won't get the harsh, blown out photos that often result from typical camera flashes.
Check with your prospective photographers about their current use and experience with the sophisticated lighting that is required for the most flattering results.
PS- Dear Brides-to-Be, Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or just need some advice. Not that I know it all, but I always like to help out, especially for your special day!
Posted by CAMPOVERDE PHOTO on August 25, 2005 at 02:35 PM
August 24, 2005
Why a Professional Wedding Video?
Wedding Video Seattle ﾖ Gemini Productions
1-800-658-4620 | 1-206-242-3283 | www.gemini2video.com
At Gemini Productions let us save and protect your life's most precious and beautiful moments--as they actually happened. And what is more important to hold precious than the sights and sounds from the most important day of your life--your wedding day! Because the event goes by so quickly, capturing all of the activities, your ceremony and reception, on video will mean your wedding will be preserved for you and your family now, and most importantly...for all the generations ahead.
Your wedding video will allow everyone to relive your wedding day as it actually happened - to see you walk down the aisle, to hear your voices as you exchange vows and rings, to hear and see the toasts, the music, your first dance at the reception...and the chance to preserve the complete story of your wedding.
Even today, you have only one chance to be sure your wedding day is professionally captured....just one chance to be sure all of the emotions, the love and laughter are preserved for you to share again and again. Today professional videographers have become as natural a part of the wedding as the photographer.
Here at Gemini Productions we would like to congratulate you on your recent engagement. Let us help you preserve this special day on video. As one of Seattleﾒs premier videographers we create wedding films that preserve and accent your wedding day forever. You can visit us online to view streaming video clips and get pricing information at: www.gemini2video.com
Respectfully,
David L. Waters
Owner, Gemini Productions | www.gemini2video.com
Members: WEVA (Wedding & Event Videographers Association)
800-658-4620 | 206-242-3283
Posted by GEMINI 2 PRODUCTIONS on August 24, 2005 at 12:29 PM
August 23, 2005
DJ Ed Waterman's Top 10
DJ Ed Waterman from Entertainment Northwest is widely considered to be THE BEST wedding DJ in the Northwest. He has performed at over 1500 weddings, STILL does over 60 weddings a year from referrals alone, and has done events as high profile as the homecoming of the USS Abraham Lincoln, returning from it's stint in Operation Enduring Freedom.
What is DJ Ed's Top 10 songs to get a wedding kicking?? We statistically rate EVERY SONG WE PLAY over thousands of weddings to get to which songs receive the best response statistically at an all-ages wedding. And here they are (not necessarily in order) . . . the best FAST dance songs as of August 2005 . . .
* Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC)
* In Da Club (50 Cent)
* Shout (Otis Day & The Knights)
* Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees)
* Yeah! (Usher)
* The Way You Move (Outkast)
* Hot In Herre (Nelly)
* Pour Some Sugar On Me (Def Leppard)
* Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
* Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Of course, we have lists of the Top 10 and Top 25 dance songs for each era. For instance, if you want alot of disco, we have a list of the Top 10 70's Dance songs of all time that you could choose to have us play at your event.
We let YOU choose as much of the music as you wish! Let us help you by showing you statistically which songs in your chosen categories have the best chance for success.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Waterman
Vice President
Entertainment Northwest
Posted by ENTERTAINMENT NORTHWEST on August 23, 2005 at 06:02 PM
Salty's On Alki Rocks!
Ok, we have had a GREAT summer doing some events at Salty's At Alki in West Seattle. A few years back, they brought in a new chef that is FABULOUS and most weekend nights, their events are handled by Jimmy, among the very best day-of-event managers in the business. We love Michelle at The Skansonia, Victoria at L.U.C., Mary at Sun Mountain Lodge and Julie at Port Gamble Weddings, but if you are looking for a GREAT event and a GREAT coordinator to pull it off, Jimmy and his staff are among the very best.
The dos Remedios wedding and Argudo weddings were spectacular and we're certain both clients would recommend DJ Ed Waterman and Entertainment Northwest for any great event at Salty's At Alki, as well as recommending photographers Fred Calma and Grant Horiuchi.
We'll let our super happy clients speak for us . . .
"Ed,
Thank you so much for taking such good care of us at our wedding reception. Your idea of having us dance our formal dances on the deck was AWESOME! We have received so many compliments about that. We were impressed how you could play Louis Armstrong to Snoop Dogg and keep everyone on the dance floor. Thank you for the great time!
Tom & Sarah dos Remedios"
What more can we say??? Hire us for your special day too!
We Are Always Motivated To Please,
Ed Waterman
President/CEO
Entertainment Northwest
EnterainmentNorthwest.biz
Posted by ENTERTAINMENT NORTHWEST on August 23, 2005 at 05:50 PM
DJ Nick Can Satisfy A Bride!
Here is one of dozens of emails and letters we receive each summer from our super happy clients. This bride and groom rave about DJ Nick from Entertainment Northwest.
"Hi Ed.
I don't know where to start! Nick was and is simply the best. When we had our first meeting with him, he was great. Very professional and knowledgeable. He put us at ease with how the evening would progress. His advise was also invaluable. The night of the wedding he was professional, personable and very engaging with the crowd. He listened to what we wanted and made sure it happened. He really kept the guests entertained and events flowing. We would recommend him to anyone. We have had so many compliments on our wedding and owe a great deal of it to your company and Nick. Thanks again for the great service we received from both of you.
Trent and Janet Olson (Stellingwerf)"
A Word From The President/CEO:
Go to EntertainmentNorthwest.biz and click on Request Information along the left side of the website to feed us all the details for your wedding. Make sure you ask us if DJ Nick is available for your date!
Posted by ENTERTAINMENT NORTHWEST on August 23, 2005 at 05:42 PM
ENSURE YOUR LOOK IS STUNNING FOR YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION!
Hello!
My name is Sylvia Sheridan. I am an experienced, Certified Makeup Artist. I specialize in Professional Airbrush Foundation & Makeup Applications for Photography, Weddings & Special or Formal Events. My Airbrush Foundation & Custom Blend Foundation is personalized & perfected for your skin tone, skin type and your personal preferences. Both leave your skin tone and texture looking perfected, radiant & flawless.
I use my own professional and upscale line of Mineral & Botanical Cosmetics. You might say my cosmetic line is the haute couture of cosmetics (like having an exclusive high fashion designer dress custom made just for you).
Please visit my website for more information, a complete list of products and services and to view some of my work.
I look forward to sharing your special event with you!
Sylvia Sheridan
www.sheridanformulations.com
Posted by SHERIDAN FORMULATIONS MAKEUP ARTISTRY on August 23, 2005 at 02:26 PM
Here are some Great Before and After pictures
Posted by LR COSMETICS AND SERVICES on August 23, 2005 at 11:35 AM
August 22, 2005
Train to be a professional wedding planner
Visit: www.sanfranciscoweddingcenter.org
for more information.
Posted by WHAT A SPLENDID WEDDING on August 22, 2005 at 02:25 PM
August 21, 2005
We're making it easier than ever to make your dreams come true.
First Rate Mortgage is proud to announce a new website exclusively for brides & grooms. We understand the challenges you may face as newlyweds trying to buy a home. That's we've created www.HomeBenefitIQ.com. Log in with user ID: bride and PW: groom. We specialize in programs like Zero down payment and interest only, which can help you make your dream of home ownership a reality.
Check back here regularly for articles and tips on topics such as: how to improve your credit scores, what to look for when hiring a realtor, how to burglar-proof your home and more.
Posted by WWW.HOMEBENEFITIQ.COM on August 21, 2005 at 08:08 PM
Wow! You just never know where love could be.
Read this heart-warming story and see if you don't get chills.
On a cold day in 1942, inside a Nazi concentration camp, a lone young boy looks beyond the barbed wire and sees a young girl pass by. She too, is moved by his presence. In an effort to give expression to her feelings, she throws a red apple over the fence--a sign of life, hope and love. The young boy bends over and picks up the apple. A ray of light has pierced his darkness. The following day, the young girls passes by again. Despite another day of wintery blizzards and chilling air, two hearts are warmed once again as the apple passes over the barbed wire. The scene is repeated several days. One day, the young boy greets his sweet friend with a frown and says, "Tomorrow don't bring me an apple. I will not be here. They are sending me to another camp." The young boy walks away too heartbroken to look back. His family died in the war and the life he had known all but vanished, except this one memory remained alive and gave him hope.
In 1957 in the United States, two adults, both immigrants, are set up on a blind date. "And where were you during the war?" inquires the woman? "I was in a concentration camp in Germany," the man replies.
"I remember I used to throw apples over the fence to a boy who was in a concentration camp," she recalls. With a feeling of shock, the man speaks, "Did that boy say to you one day, 'Don't bring an apple anymore because I am being sent to another camp'?"
"Why, yes," she responds, "but how could you possibly know that?" He looks into her eyes and says, "I was that young boy."
There is a brief silence, and then he continues, "I was separated from you then and I don't ever want to be without you again. Will you marry me?" They embrace one another as she says, "Yes."
This story comes from "Small Miracles" by Yitta Halberstam and Judith Leventhal. A very good read!
Posted by WWW.HOMEBENEFITIQ.COM on August 21, 2005 at 07:56 PM
August 19, 2005
All Inclusive Facility
The Planetarium Site fee includes:
*A Science Center Event Planner
*All Science Center Event Staff
*including set-up, break-down, clean-up, and security.
*Complimentary and secure parking
*Complimentary China Service
Posted by ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER on August 19, 2005 at 01:30 PM
August 16, 2005
Congratulations!
Aloha,
On behalf of the whole team at IMF Visions, we want to congratulate you on your engagement.
Our focus is the relationship that we build with our clients, we want to get to know you so that we can create you a video masterpiece that will last you a lifetime. We will customize your wedding video to your specific preference because we believe that your wedding day is unique and deserves a unique touch.
Feel free to make an appointment with us so that we can show you some of our proud work. We can be reached at 808-392-4012.
Mahalo,
Ian Fernandez
IMF Visions
808-392-4012
Posted by IMF VISIONS on August 16, 2005 at 06:47 AM
August 15, 2005
Our reasons for what we do
Hi everyone!
Thanks for checking us out. We are a group of professional videographers, editors, and designers who got together 5 years ago and decided that high quality video production didn't have to cost so much. We've been fulfilling that business plan ever since.
Cedar Park Media believes that treating every client fairly, with the highest integrity in everything we do, is not a lost business ethic. We choose to give everyone the best we have to offer, and our clients notice! You have enough to think about and do on your wedding day. Worrying about if the videographer remembered to videotape everything you asked for shouldn't be one of those concerns.
Thanks in advance for considering us to help make your wedding day a life-long lasting memory.
Jerry Butler - Video Director, Editor
Posted by CEDAR PARK MEDIA on August 15, 2005 at 09:52 PM
August 13, 2005
Top Ten Financial Considerations For Newlyweds
So what happens to our finances after we get married?!
Here are some helpful tips:
From the beginning, save 15 - 20% of your income. By combining households, you should reduce your expenses a lot which should allow you to save. You should save to build your cash reserves, in your 401k plans and in a mutual fund.
Rather than simply keeping two checkbooks like before you were married, pool your money into one checkbook and one savings account or money market.
Work together on budgeting and tracking expenditures.
Discuss your approaches to handling money -- is one person a spender and one a saver? Create some ground rules on handling any differences.
Make a list of upcoming purchases together and prioritize them. You should decide jointly how to spend your money now.
Change all of the beneficiaries on life insurance plans, retirement and other plans at work, and IRAs to your new spouse.
Decide how debts accumulated by each individual prior to the marriage (i.e. student loans) will be handled.
If both incomes are needed to pay expenses, be sure to have adequate life insurance.
Be sure to let each other know where important documents are kept.
Consolidate your credit cards to avoid having double the number of credit cards needed. Keep only one credit card from prior to your marriage. the card that you have the longest. it is the one that tells credit card company your track record.
Posted by BEAU MARIAGE - WEDDING CONSULTANTS on August 13, 2005 at 05:03 PM
August 10, 2005
Looking forward to September
Are you attending the Wedding Expos in September? I'm preparing now for my booth at both the Seattle show and the Everett-Lynnwood show. I'm excited about meeting many of you and finding out about the plans for your big day.
Keep your eyes open for upcoming e-mails as well. . .
Off to design my booth!
Tammy
Posted by ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL on August 10, 2005 at 12:17 PM
August 9, 2005
FREE TAN DAY
August 15 10am-10pm
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Don't miss it!
Posted by SUNBABY TANNING COMPANY AT HOLLYWOOD VINEYARDS on August 9, 2005 at 09:07 PM
August 8, 2005
Embassy Suites Bridal Show - August 28, 2005 Jacksonville, Florida
You are codially invited to attend the 11th semi-annual "Classic Bridal Fair" to be held on Sunday, August 28th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Baymeadows Road in Jacksonville, Florida.
The day's activities will consist of a professional fashion show, mock reception, door prizes, vendor booth visitation, games and musical entertaiment. Cost is $7.00 per person.
For more information, please call 770-505-2627 or 904-731-3555.
Posted by AN EXQUISITE EVENT on August 8, 2005 at 07:17 PM
August 4, 2005
Call us today!
Posted by LR COSMETICS AND SERVICES on August 4, 2005 at 04:10 PM
Water Falls
Stop in and see our new "WALL OF WATER FALLS "
What a fantastic spot for pictures !!
Posted by HEART OF ST. CHARLES on August 4, 2005 at 02:22 PM
Refined from Minerals
Minerelles cosmetics are created from micronized
minerals that reflect light and provide sheer protection
against the environment. Pure pigments glide
seamlessly onto your face... and allow skin to breather.
The micronized minerals won't cake or build up on
your skin; instead, they reflect light away from fine
lines, reducing the signs of aging. Result: the radiant
look of a healthy, youthful complexion.
Posted by LR COSMETICS AND SERVICES on August 4, 2005 at 12:07 PM
Bridesmaid Gifts-Have You Bought Yours?
A Recent "Maui Beach Bride" let me know that buying barefoot sandals for all her bridesmaids as gifts, was an excellent idea. This bride knew her attendants well enough that each pair was hand-selected in their own personal-favorite colors. They loved them! Since we handcraft our sandals in so many colors, it made the selection process easy for her.
My sister and I design every pair that you see on our website and we're always coming up with new color combinations and bead shape and size ideas, however since we also custom-design sandals, you could have a pair made with your own favorite colors. We recently designed barefoot sandals for all the female attendants in a seaside wedding, including the flower girl. The peach and mint green colors together were so gorgeous with their dresses and the bride said that she received SO many comments about how the sandals put that finishing touch on their outfits that day. Also, each pair comes with its own organza drawstring bag, that we color-coordinate with each pair.
Jan
www.Jewels-by-Jan
San Diego, CA
If you're planning a beach wedding, and you KNOW that shoes are just not practical in the sand, think about barefoot sandals - I think you'll be very pleased at how your bridesmaids will look!
Posted by JEWELS BY JAN on August 4, 2005 at 09:59 AM
August 3, 2005
See It Before It's Gone
LR Cosmetics & Services
An exclusive showing of this coming years hottest
Swaroski Crystal Jewelry. A tenth of a price you
will pay anywhere! Now showing at
The Northwest Autumn Bridal Showcase
date: September 17-18, 2005
time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
where: Everett Convention Center
questions: Linda Randall
lrcosmetics@verizon.net
Posted by LR COSMETICS AND SERVICES on August 3, 2005 at 11:46 AM
State Tournament is over. . .
. . . and my son's team took 2nd in State after a very long, hard fight!
What that means to you is that now, for the month of August, I'll be in town preparing for the upcoming wedding shows instead of traveling with the baseball team. I'll be at the Seattle show AND the Everett-Lynnwood show and I look forward to meeting you there.
Tammy
Posted by ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL on August 3, 2005 at 09:54 AM
August 1, 2005
Three More Great Venues Now Recommend Entertainment Northwest Disc Jockeys
Wow! It has been another great year of weddings so far. We have had the NICEST clients this year and our DJ's are really enjoying their summer.
The Washington Athletic Club (also know as the W.A.C.) has been a downtown institution for years as a meeting place for the movers and shakers in the business world, as well as a workout club and a hotel. Their members often have their weddings there. Well, the W.A.C. has come to acknowledge that we provide a high quality, very reliable DJ service and have been giving us alot of business for weddings, corporate events and even the UW Law School Gala. Thanks!
Roche Harbor Resort in the San Juans recently joined our list of fans after one of our senior DJ's had a great event and integrated flawlessly with the staff at Roche Harbor. They will now be recommending us for many of their events. While travel to the San Juans is expensive and costs our DJ's over $200 for a single night's hotel, ferry and travel, we only upcharge $100 to go to the San Juans! We often work Rosario Resort as well . . .
The Hollywood Schoolhouse has been a most graceous host this year. We have already performed at six or more events and their facility on the "Woodinville Strip" is exceptional, as is the quality of their food and their exceptional staff. We have had many exceptional weddings there this year which prompted their day-of-event manager to ask for our business materials to recommend us to future prospective brides. Thanks Hollywood Schoolhouse!
Now that we work the Columbia Winery and Hollywood Schoolhouse so often, we just need to lock up Willow's Lodge in between-- we work there quite often too, however from the direct bookings of the clients holding their events there. Woodinville has never had such great, high quality venues and we highly recommend The Columbia Winery, Willows Lodge or The Hollywood Schoolhouse to ANY bride looking for a special day with a great staff.
These join the MANY other venues that often refer us, including Port Gamble Weddings, the Skansonia Ferry, Kiana Lodge, Woodland Park Rainforest Pavilion, Point Defiance Weddings, Olympic Lodge, Sun Mountain Lodge and the Columbia Winery. Also, top wedding day vendors like Teddi Yaeger Photography, AWI Photography, Natural Light Photography and Wedding Technology Video recommend us as well.
Thank you for your support and we will soon be adding links directly to W.A.C., Roche Harbor Resort and The Hollywood Schoolhouse on our website.
Signing out,
Ed Waterman
President/CEO
Entertainment Northwest
Posted by ENTERTAINMENT NORTHWEST on August 1, 2005 at 04:17 PM
Discounted wedding gowns
Brides be sure to mention Bridesclub when you visit The Bridal Clearance Center at The Pickie Needle and receive an additional 20% discount over our already discounted prices. In stock over 3000 choices & we have onsite alterations too. We will provide you with OUTSTANDING service for your special day. Call Elaine or Evelyn for an appointment 360.659.2968 - see you soon
Posted by BRIDAL CLEARANCE CENTER AT THE PICKIE NEEDLE on August 1, 2005 at 10:26 AM
