How We Met…
After finally getting over a really bad relationship my mom insisted that I sign up for an online dating site. I was pretty resistant at first but I guess I had nothing to loose. After a month of searching I came across this profile that really caught my eye. Anthony just seemed to be so down to earth and genuine. After a couple weeks of chatting he took me out on the most amazing first date ever. So I guess the online thing really does work lol!!!

The Proposal…
As a little girl I grew up going to Traverse City, MI for family vacations every summer. Last year the family decided it was time to take a trip back. It was the 4th of July and we were all sitting out by the lake watching the fireworks. Anthony asked me if I was having fun and I said definately, in return I wanted to make sure he was having a good time and he responded “only one thing would thing would make this vacation better, would you marry me?” Well of course I said yes and here we are now planning our big day!!!

My Big Day…
Every little girl dreams of the big day!!! Especially me. I have always wanted a big wedding. I want flowers and candles to illuminate the whole room. I want the food and music to be great. I just want everyone to have a great time!!!

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WIPA Publishes White Paper Clarifying Roles

Brides-to-be often encounter a confusing world when it comes to hiring a wedding planner. For one thing, there’s no clear consensus about the differences between a wedding planner, wedding coordinator or wedding consultant.

To add to the confusion, some professionals call themselves wedding architects, producers, designers or stylists. But perhaps the most confusing term is the “day-of” planner.

To help remedy this situation, the Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA) has published a white paper titled “Debunking the Myth of the “Same-Day” Planner.” The paper was researched and authored by the WIPA Certification Committee under the direction of Carol Rose, and included Linda Alpert, Brooke Baglietto, Paula Laskelle and Lindsay Longacre.

The paper’s bottom line is that there is no such thing as a “same-day” planner, according to Joyce Scardina Becker, CMP, president of Events of Distinction and founder of WIPA.

“This term is widely misunderstood and misleading because no wedding planner of sound mind, experience and education would simply show up on the day of your wedding and expect everything to flow flawlessly,” she says.

In her book, Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding, Becker defines the differences in the nomenclature and clarifies what a “day-of” planner really means.

At a minimum of 30 to 45 days before the wedding, she explains, the planner should:
• Review all vendor contracts
• Inspect the ceremony and reception site
• Develop a detailed timeline and floor plans to be sent to wedding vendors two weeks before the wedding
• Prepare a separate, abbreviated wedding party schedule to be sent to parents and all attendants two weeks before the wedding
• Reconfirm logistics with all vendors
• Oversee wedding rehearsal and be on-site the wedding day

Providing this service usually requires 30 to 45 hours of a wedding planner’s time, Becker says, considerably more than just showing up on the day of the wedding.  And brides should expect to pay $3,000- $6,000 for a qualified professional.

For more information and to read WIPA’s white paper, go to www.wipausa.org and click on “For the Nearly-Wed” tab. And if weddings are your business, be sure to catch the WIPA education sessions at the 2011 Event Solutions Idea Factory. You’ll find them in our conference brochure, marked with a WIPA logo.

Celebrating the 100th Bridal Show.

Brides & Grooms-to-be, their Families and Bridal Party

Don’t Miss the Bridal Event of the Year!
this Sunday, August 15th
aboard the legendary Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach
11:00am – 4:00pm

Meet 180 of Southern California’s most distinguished wedding professionals offering every product and service for your wedding, from bakeries and caterers to DJs, florists, invitations, romantic honeymoon destinations – and everything in between.

Taste delicious cake, hors d’oeuvres and chocolate delicacies, enjoy a beauty make over and spa massage, have your photo taken at the fun photo booths and enjoy live entertainment.
Bring your entire Bridal Party to see the dazzling choreographed fashion shows at 12:00 and 2:30pm featuring Group USA, Diva Bridal Legacy, Taylor’s Lace, Dahna Lynette and Tuxedos by Friar Tux.
Designer Gown Sale featuring all bridal gowns at $179, bridesmaids, mother’s and special occasion dresses at $59, flower girls at $39.

Learn all the latest trends at the fabulous Wedding Planning Seminars

• “How to Select your Wedding Vendors” by David Esquire, Esquire Photography
• “How to Truly Have the Wedding of Your dreams” by Eva D’Avella, A Fairytale Wedding
• “How to Buy Your First Home” by MaryAnn Edwards, ReMax College Park Realty

* * * Get lots of FREE goodies: * * *

The first 100 brides in line will receive a beautiful Wedding Photo Frame, a Personalized Bride’s TeeShirt, and a 748 page Wedding Planner.

An “Extravaganza Wedding Package”

(valued at over $20,000)
will be given away to one lucky couple following the 2:30pm Fashion Show, including:

• Honeymoon – A luxurious 7 day condo in Kona, Hawaii complete with airfare and car rental by Pics 4 My Party, www.pics4myparty.com
• A Coordinator Package by A Fairytale Wedding www.afairytalewedding.com
• Custom Flower Package including flowers for the bridal party, ceremony decor and centerpieces by Floral Design By Jacqueline Ahne www.floraldesignbyjacquelineahne.com
• A 14k white gold custom Wedding Band by F and C Creations,  www.fandccreations.com

• DJ for 5 hours for the reception, table lighting cover, led moving head lights, projector & screen, 10 lights for ambiant lighting, ceremony set-up and Officiaant, by Mirage Events www.mirage-events.com
• A “creative” Wedding Photography package (up to 5 hours), and an Engagement Shoot (up to 2 hours), by Esquire Photography www.esquirephotography.com
• A replica of the Kardashian/Odom Wedding Cake, by Hansen Cakes www.hansencakes.com
• Basic Wedding Video Package, including all pre-production and post-production needs, by Digital Media Services www.digitalmediasvcs.com
• Favors for the reception, from Sheer Bliss Boutique www.sbb.theaspenshops.com
• Reception decor – a rental of 3 Trightymite Columns of Illuminating Light with custom programming to match event theme, by Trightymite Event Lighting & Decor www.trightymite.com
• And more!!!

SOMEONE IS GOING TO WIN . . .
IT COULD BE YOU!

A Fairytale Wedding's Planning Book Inside Cover

A Fairytale Wedding will be at the Bridal Showplace 2010 this Sunday, August 15th at the Queen Mary. The first 100 brides that book a consultation with A Fairytale Wedding will receive our Fabulous Wedding Planning Book when they come to their appointment – absolutely FREE!

Also, the first 250 people who stop by booth 155 at the Bridal Showplace 2010 at the Queen Mary will receive our A Fairytale Wedding Lip Balm, just for saying HI!

Brides & Grooms-to-be, their Families and Bridal Party

Don’t Miss the Bridal Event of the Year!
this Sunday, August 15th
aboard the legendary Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach
11:00am – 4:00pm

Bridal Showplace 2010
3/21 – Sheraton Hotel, Cerritos – over 100 vendors!!!
They have the best of the best!!!