Monthly Archives: October 2008

Fabulous Earth-Friendly Ideas

A number of earth-friendly elements were combined to make Regina and Justin’s amazing fall wedding…well…amazing! Yesterday’s post focused on “previously-viewed” ceremony displays doing double duty at the reception. The images to the left show how this one dramatic display is … Continue reading

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Amazing Fall Wedding

I worked with Regina and Justin for close to 15 months.  Our first meeting was very memorable, for me at least…when I walked into Black Bear Crossing Regina was sitting at a table with the sweetest smile and Justin had … Continue reading

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Recycling Ceremony Flowers

A commitment we make to couples who hire us is to get the most out of the flowers we use for both the ceremony and reception. In these next few photos check out the ceremony displays…they’re magnificent but they’re also … Continue reading

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Tonight’s the Night – Ashley’s Vision

Tonight is the fundraiser for Ashley, the young woman who lost her eye in a fluke accident.  Please stop by for cocktails and comradiere, fabulous food and most of all to support an optimistic young lady whose spirit and heart … Continue reading

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Smart Wedding Flowers

From buying in bulk to re-using petals for a fairy tale send-off, the editors of Portovert.com have rounded up ten of their favorite ways to save on flowers (hint: these ideas are all eco-friendly, too!). Buy in Bulk: Ecuador’s long … Continue reading

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Affordable Edible Centerpieces

What could be a more perfect solution to “tastes great – less waste” than centerpiece cakes? Here are just three examples of the six different styles and flavors of cakes from the delectable kitchens of April Wysocki of Country Cake … Continue reading

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Why "I Do Vow To"

With a very uncertain economy and even shakier sense of life as we know it, our confidence and security are being tested daily. Gas prices are up, gas prices are down, global warming threatens human existence…not to mention terrorism threats … Continue reading

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Waffle House Wedding -

Jody Taylorsmith of Good Taste Events in Seattle sent this video of a Waffle House Wedding.  This Georgia couple both work for Waffle House so apparently felt a burning desire to be married there.  This takes wacky weddings to a … Continue reading

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Welcome to "I Do Vow To"

Is the wedding business recession proof? That’s a great question. Couples still marry at the rate of 57,000 weddings each week with the national average cost of a wedding at over $27,000. While I do not expect to see budgets … Continue reading

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Napa Valley as a Destination

Mid-September I spent five days in Napa Valley enjoying all that is Napa – wine, food, scenery and weddings.  Having never traveled to the area my vision was very different from the real Napa.  I found the region to be … Continue reading

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