Monthly Archives: November 2008

Adopt a White Tiger or Two?

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Amy Rubins

This has absolutely nothing to do with weddings, but I love the photos so wanted to share. The story is, these white tigers were separated from their mother when hurricane Hannah hit this summer. The tigers were moved to a … Continue reading →

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ABC Conference

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Amy Rubins

I will be in sunny Newport Beach California for the next several days attending my first ever ABC Conference.  For those who do not know, ABC is Association of Bridal Consultants and I have heard this conference is well-worth the … Continue reading →

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part!02: the inspiration

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Amy Rubins

So what was my inspiration as a result of my attendance at engage!08: the encore? Simply put, “I Do Vow To”. How did engage!08: the encore bring about such an inspiration? It started with a question I posed to Carley … Continue reading →

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engage!08: the inspiration

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Amy Rubins

The true name for this outstanding symposium I attended in October is engage!08: the encore, however for me it should be engage!08: the inspiration…why you might ask? Well in order to truly answer I need to explain what this opportunity … Continue reading →

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Destination Planning

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Amy Rubins

Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE to travel – no I don’t love the travel travel, I love getting there and planting myself in a new surrounding, especially if the surrounding includes warm water.  It’s beginning to look like … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur for Catering

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Amy Rubins

Brenda Langton, award winning chef and successful restaurateur is the driving force behind Spoonriver Restaurant dedicating her life to the advancement of organics and supporting local growers. Brenda understood the need for local support of sustainable farms, organic growing and … Continue reading →

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Cool Lighting for Winter Weddings

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Amy Rubins

When I say “cool” you have no idea I really mean “cold” lighting ideas for winter weddings. We created these ice lanterns for Ashley & Shea’s January wedding at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. They were very easy and … Continue reading →

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Rumble in the Park

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Amy Rubins

My last wedding for the 2008 season was this weekend and what a glorious weekend it was!  Who doesn’t love close to 70 degrees in November?  During pre-wedding photos in Rice Park directly across from the James J Hill Library … Continue reading →

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