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Category Archives: Weddings – General

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7 Secrets? No! 24 Tips for Planning Your Destination Wedding.

June 21, 2011 – 8:14 pm

Destination weddings are becoming very popular with soon to be-wed couples or couples renewing their vows.

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Choosing Your Bridal Gown-Not A Quick Decision

May 26, 2011 – 11:50 pm

With the myriad of bridal gowns vying for today’s bride, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for you, the excited bride- to -be, to easily select your wedding dress. There is so much to consider: style, haute couture, custom made, off the rack, and of course the most important-will it fit your budget! These factors play an important part in choosing that dream bridal gown for your wedding day.

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A Bride with a Style of Her Own

June 25, 2010 – 12:32 am

Family and friends traveled from Africa, Canada, Europe and across the country to witness the nupitial and celebration of Showa and Abe.

From the start of planning her wedding, Showa knew exactly the look and feel that she wanted to experience on her wedding day.  A traditional wedding motif was not her style. What she wanted was a ceremony and celebration that would incorporate her rich African culture with her Mediterrean travels and experiences.

What Showa envisioned: A bridal gown designed by Suzanne Hanley that would reflect her native earthy and rich Etrean colors; an Italian wedding cake from local San Mateo bakery- Dianda’s Italian Bakery, and the Palo Alto Garden Court Hotel, an Italian like boutique hotel that reflected her love of Italy for her venue.

With family and friends closely gathered, Half Moon Bay Celebrant, Fr. Miles Riley-It’s Your Wedding, Not Theirs, joyfully shared with the loving couple the beatitudes of marriage  prior to pronouncing them as husband and wife and introducing them as Mr. and Mrs.

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A Mountain Top Vineyard, Butterflies and the Sweetest Couple-Shannon and Kerry, May 29, 2010

June 14, 2010 – 11:54 pm

I have never met a client, who was so trusting and sweet as Shannon and Kerry, and of course Shannon’s mother, Janice Cozzo. From the moment, we met, I felt  joy in having the privilege  in assisting them with the planning details of their  special day. They were receptive and open to suggestions that would bring their vision to fruition and make  their wedding day special.

A Breathtaking View

Starting with a breathtaking venue, Paul Masson Mt. Winery, in Saratoga, CA provided the perfect location for Shannon and Kerry to  exchange vows  and celebrate  their joyous union with family and friends.

Although everyone was concerned  about the unusual wet weather in May,

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Photographer Touts the Advantages of a Wedding Planner

March 19, 2010 – 5:49 am
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On Thursday, March 18, I met with Rhonda Giedt a wedding photographer. I’m always looking for vendors, who love what they do. When I see that they are passionate about what they do, I know that they have their client’s best interest at heart.

During our meeting, I found Rhonda to be very effervescent and  passionate about her work and clients. As we talked, somehow our conversation  gravitated  to the subject of successful weddings and events. Rhonda mentioned that her best weddings were the ones where the bride had a wedding planner.  She said that the difference was noticeable. Where there was a planner involved, the wedding was seamless. Where there wasn’t the guidance of a planner, there seemed to be a disconnect in the flow of the wedding activities.

Rhonda confirmed why it is so important to have a planner by your side. Yes, I know it’s the economy and many couples feel that the services of a planner isn’t in their budget, isn’t necessary, or they want to   plan their special day themselves, fearing that the planner may not respect their vision.

Whatever the reason, I highly recommend  the services of a planner or coordinator. Maybe your budget cannot accommodate the full services of a wedding professional; however there are options.  You may enlist the services of a coordinator to handle the details the month before the wedding, or think about

enlisting the services of a day of coordinator to handle all of the “day of wedding” details.  In any event, it is advantageous for you to have an advocate on your side to take care of the behind the scene activities and intercept mitigate  un-for seeable mishaps that could put a damper on your special day.

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