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Theme Weddings (Part 3)

Start reading Part 1 and Part 2 *  Beach Wedding: Beach Party, Elegant Beach Wedding, Under the Sea, Mermaid/Aquatic Wedding, etc.  You can be as creative as possible with scenery & favors with dolphins, fish, starfish, seashells, sea horses, sand dollars, flip flops, palm trees, lighthouses, sailboats, sunscreen, and so much more!  For a more romantic backdrop, […]

Theme Weddings (Part 2)

Please read Part 1 first *Napa Valley Winery…Ambiance, Cheeses, & you guessed it…WINE.  And lots of it!  Have a food and wine pairing for a celebration while dining under a canopy of a grape arbor and feel as if your in the middle of Napa Valley’s vineyard.  Wooden cheese boards can be used as appetizer plates and as a […]

Bride’s wish list (part 1)

 By Jaclyn Ianetti   “Honor, riches, marriage-blessing Long continuance, and increasing, Hourly joys be still upon you!” – William Shakespeare   You found the man of your dreams…the dress of your dreams…had the wedding of your dreams.  Now what about the future of your dreams? Before you start dreaming up future plans, first give out […]

Theme Weddings (Part 1)

By Jaclyn Ianetti  Your wedding day is as special and unique as you are.  Everything about it should reflect your individuality, especially your ceremony and the reception. First, plan your theme according to your ceremony and reception site.  Figure out what they both have to offer.  Does the hotel include ballrooms, bridal suite, and more?  […]

Journey of wedding day preparation (Part 3)

by Jaclyn Ianetti Read Part 1 and Part 2 first   BODY, SKIN, MAKEUP, HAIR *Take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing each night so that your smile will look its’ best the day of. *If you’re going to be strict with anything, be strict with your skin!  Take care of it, go […]

Journey of wedding day preparation (Part 2)

Read part #1 first Passion -> Pressure -> Preparation -> Perfection  DROP THE PRESSURE out of this formula! Ok, it might be unrealistic to “drop the pressure”…Easier said than done, I know!  But how do you at least ease the pressure on your journey to perfection?  Unrealistic expectations of everything that has to do with […]

Journey of wedding day preparation (Part 1)

by Jaclyn Ianetti “We understand what you feel” The sounds of wedding bells are just around the corner…and that’s all your loved ones seem to hear.  But you?- you hear something a bit more heavy than the lighthearted jingle everybody else seems to be enthralled in.  What is it exactly that is preventing you from […]

Bride’s wish list (part 2)

Read first : Part 1   What do you love about your spouse? Create love notes together or alone, as reminders & keepsakes of what has made you fall in love with the man you chose to be your husband. Store these love notes in your treasure chest: notes compiled in a book, photo/note album, wooden […]

Wedding gown for Aquarius (Jan 21– Feb 19) The Retro Rebel

Personality:   You are independence personified, Aqua girl.  Unconventional, unique, and willing to stick to your guns – especially in the face of adversity; these traits make you a great debater and a clear thinker, and therefore a valuable friend.  You lean toward the eclectic and are possibly even cluttered, in home and hearth, but everything […]

Wedding gown for Capricorn (Dec 23– Jan 20) The Classic Charm

Personality:  Hello, Ms. Independent!  Capricorns are always steadfast and surefooted and prefer to “go it alone” because they rarely trust others to finish the project.  You really don’t wait around for anyone else to get the job done.  Capricorns live a driven and structured life, taking all responsibilities seriously.  Your sign rules the 10th house […]