Archive for July, 2009

Nimli Giveaway Reminder :: Ends July 30!

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

I LOVE these  Urth Bags from Nimli….Which one catches your eye?

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Enter by July 30th to win 4 apricot azuri feather pashmina scarves.

Leave a comment on the original post with what items on the website are your favs!

Julianne Smith :: Featured on the Today Show

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Congratulations goes out to Julianne Smith for her stylish garters making it on the Today Show recently.  On the annual NBC “Today Show Throws a Wedding,” Nick & Leigh were married and these personalized garters were featured!  Check out the Show Clip on their blog:

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Follow The Garter Girl Blog to get the most updated news on Julianne’s newest items!

Check out the Today Show Clip on their website!

Honeymoon Hot Spot :: Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Named by Modern Bride Magazine as the 2001-2006 “Ultimate Fantasy Suite in an Over-Water Bungalow,” 2002-2004 “Best Hotel for Seclusion,” 2005 “Sexiest In-Room Extras,” and 2003 “Most Scenic Honeymoon Spot,” I don’t think there are any questions if Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa and a dream location for honeymooners!

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Your honeymoon will be romantic whether you are in the middle of a hut in Bora Bora, or in a random hotel in the middle of nowhere. The point is to get away, relax and enjoy the first moments of being married in pure bliss!

I have always loved the breathtaking pictures and thought of Bora Bora but have yet to make the trip out there! I want to hear from brides that choose to spend the week in a hut over the water in a romantic heaven!  Stories are welcome!

Check out their special Honeymoon Package:

THE TAHITIAN ESPRIT D’AMOUR (HONEYMOON)

This package includes:

  • Five-nights accommodations
  • Refreshing welcome beverage on arrival
  • Tahitian-style “Bed of Flowers” decorating bed on arrival
  • A bottle of chilled French champagne on arrival day
  • Daily American buffet breakfast for two in Otemanu Restaurant
  • A 50 minute Traditional Polynesian massage, per person (cannot be applied to couples massage).
  • Breakfast delivered via canoe on one morning during stay for Overwater or End of Pontoon Bungalows; Motu, One Bedroom Motu Suite, the Villa receives room service delivery.
  • Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa logo gifts of a Pareo for the bride and T-shirt for the groom
  • One romantic 3-course dinner for two in Otemanu Restaurant; includes appetizer or salad, entrée and dessert, Mouton Cadet Rothschild wine and a bottle of Evian
  • Motorboat shuttle service between the Resort and Vaitape, Bora Bora (the village)
  • Use of tennis courts, fitness center and all non-motorized watersports

Fabulous Twitter Find :: Abby Harenberg

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

You can see passion in a photographers work, spend some time on Abby Harenberg’s site, and you can tell her love of people and photographing their special moments.  I have truly enjoyed meeting Abby and have been inspired through her artistic photo-journalistic style.  She sent over a few pictures from a recent wedding she shot. After all, marrying a man in uniform is supposed to be a girl’s dream…

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Follow her on Twitter @AbbyHarenberg.

Spend some time looking through her galleries at Abby’s Digital Photography.

Parents Know Best :: What do you want your daughter to know planning her wedding?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

It is never too early to start compiling a list of what you are going to want your little girl to know when she begins to plan her dream wedding. Whether you are engaged, newlyweds or already have kids you all have had experiences that help you compile your life book of lessons.

I want to hear about all of the lessons learned while you were (or are) planning your wedding.  I asked my Twitter Favorites: “As a mother (or father) what would be the most important tips or advice you would want your daughter to know.” Check out the great ideas we have so far!

Hire great vendors, make the event reflect their personalities,keep guests comfy and let someone else sweat the small stuff. – @coutureplanner

If you don’t click with your photographer at first meeting, walk away–no matter how much you like the photos. – @kevinswancom

Dad still knows best, and even though you’re going to be married, you’re never too old to come to dad for advice.. oh and there better be an open bar at the reception (i’m paying for it after all). – @TheManRegistry

I would want her to know-her day should be about her couple and about having fun and of course about the wishpot wedding registry :)  - @gfit_girl

Not to get caught up in the drama. It’s about your love and commitment to each other. Stay true to what your vision is. It’s one day!  - @LazyBride

I’d remind her the Wedding is way less important than the Marriage- marry the right guy & work on the relationship. Wedding is secondary. – @keepingfeet

Make the day her own – Personalize the wedding with touches that reflect her and the groom’s interests, likes, and style. The smallest, personalized details can be what the couple and guests remember the most about the wedding.  A signature drink, unique wedding favors guests can use after the wedding, whimsical cakes placed on guest tables or a fun ice cream bar at the reception can create special memories of the wedding for her and her guests.

Hire wedding professionals – Let them work their magic and guide her and her groom in creating a vision for their wedding. By leaving the details of coordinating, planning, and taking care of all the behind the scenes details of their wedding, she will be able to reduce her stress and focus on enjoying one of the biggest celebrations of her life.

Take planning breaks – Enjoy the engagement! It’s a very special time in a couple’s life. Don’t let it be overshadowed by the stress of planning the wedding. Make sure she and her fiancé take the time to enjoy non wedding activities. As exciting as planning a wedding can be, her fiancé probably doesn’t want to talk about it nonstop.

Remember the significance of her wedding day – More important than any detail big or small is the fact that her and her husband are leaving their past behind them and starting a new life together. They are pledging their love for each other in front of family and friends. If hurricane force winds are blowing on the day of the wedding or the wrong cake was delivered, while it would be disappointing, she can’t let it overshadow the meaning their special day  – @ElegantFavors

If my daughter is as beautiful as my wife on her wedding day it won’t matter where she plans it, what the flowers look like of who the photographer is.. it will be perfect. – @jjeaton

Many thanks to everyone who participated…Leave comments with your advice and lessons learned!