As you all know, Cherished Celebrations had a booth at the PWG Bridal Show in Raleigh this past weekend. We had so much fun designing it and preparing for the brides. When you have that much fun, the show has to be fantastic – and it was!! Gail and Jaime with the Perfect Wedding Guide do a great job every year with all of their bridal shows. Check out the pictures at the link above! We met so many great brides (and grooms!!) and their...

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So, yesterday I was doing a lot of visualizing of my booth in the upcoming PWG Bridal Show. It’s April 11 at the Crabtree Valley Marriott in Raleigh. (Click below for more info or to register!) And as I was thinking, I was browsing the internet. I just happened upon this great site by Dessy and Pantone. Amazing stuff! So, instead of putting together a board like I usually do, I decided to try this. It’s a teaser about my...

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A while back, I wrote about some 2010 trends that some people don’t like… and some do. I thought I’d follow that up with a few things that anyone can tweak and make their own. As always, planning that once-in-a-lifetime celebration in this new decade is all about attention to detail, with couples showing their individuality and signature-style. Through the years, while some things about weddings change, others remain...

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Sometimes there is an article I come across that begs repeating in full. I’ve linked to it, but I’ve reprinted the entire post below as well. When you hire a wedding professional, we have an obligation to you – that’s a given. But we also have an obligation to the other professionals you have hired for your special day. Just as you wouldn’t go to a surgeon without checking him or her out, you should check your...

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I had so much fun this past week at the Association of Bridal Consultants International Conference! I think I’m finally catching up with everything that needs to be done! I met so many nice people and learned so much that it’s going to take some time to share everything (and that’s a good thing!!!). The highlights for me – and they are BIG ONES!! – I won!!! What, you ask? Two things. First, I am now the Association...

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I was very fortunate today to go to a great luncheon at a brand new wedding venue in the area.  I’m not telling you the name just yet, because my friend and fabulous photographer, Dajuan Jones of In His Image Photography is sending me some of the pictures he took today.  I can’t wait for you to see this beautiful new facility!

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