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Possible wedding disasters (part 3)

Read Part 1 and Part 2 first   Watch out for… Gown issues:  Make sure it comes in on time by not procrastinating in the first place.  Your gown should be the first thing handled during your bridal journey.  What if it doesn’t fit you? – Make sure your not fluctuating weight by staying on a balanced diet/exercise regimen. […]

Possible wedding disasters (part 2)

Read Part 1 first Hair Hassles If the weather is literally raining on your parade!…don’t fret just yet.  If you know it’s raining, pull your hair back into a ballerina bun and secure with bobby pins or clips before heading out into the rain.  Once you’re inside, shake out your hair and lightly hairspray it.  If […]

Possible wedding disasters (part 1)

By Jaclyn Ianetti Before we get started, let’s look to the stars for a second…   Venus is the planet for love and harmony…and when Venus goes retrograde (moving backward), it can feel like anything BUT love.  When a planet goes retrograde, its’ powers dim down, and things under its’ ruler ship can go a little bit […]

Theme Weddings (Part 4)

Start with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 HAWAII THEMES Waikiki, pineapples, fire dancers and hula girls! No matter where you are, it’s easy to bring Hawaii, or any beach, to your own back yard (or wedding venue!).  This will be for the casual and laid-back bride that wants an exotic, island feel to her […]

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 […]