Hiring (real) Wedding Professionals

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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And the total is….

After several months of planning and three long, hard, but fantastic days, we raised over $31,000 for Brides Against Breast Cancer! Over 40 brides found their dream wedding dress this weekend.  Many more came to see if they could find their dress.  Even if they didn’t find it, I hope they had fun and enjoyed the experience.  Maybe they even learned something about what they are looking for.  On Sunday morning, a lovely woman named...

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Brides Against Breast Cancer Raleigh 2010!

Only a week left until the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale! If you’re looking for a wedding dress, please come check it out! You can get a designer gown at a fraction of the cost from a store. And, the best thing is that all proceeds go to grant wishes for men and women with Stage IV breast cancer. We do stil need a few volunteers for Sunday late afternoon into evening to help load the truck, so drop me an e-mail if you can help...

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2010 Wedding Trends You’ll Hate…

I was reading some other blogs – which I do all the time and I found this. I think some of them are spot on, but personally, I LOVE LED lighting. That having been said, candles are warmer… Enjoy! Lemondrop

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ABC Conference Recap – Rising Star Award & Sylvia Weinstock

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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Venue Tour

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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