Dirty Dancing Wedding

There is a growing trend of performing unconventional, most times comical, first dances at weddings. And to be honest, its kind of actually getting a little old and tired now. But maybe that is because I see it more being in the wedding industry and perhaps guests are still surprised and tickled by them. 

Having said that, this particular wedding dance, to me, was actually fascinating because Dirty Dancing is one of my all time favorite movies and there's something about this couple that is so charming and likeable. So, without further ado, here it is...enjoy!

Courtesy of Just Wedding News

Would You Hire Wedding Security?

I was listening to the radio in the car this morning and they were talking about a new wedding trend...hiring wedding security. Now, we've seen on TV shows like Bridezilla and Who's Wedding Is It Anyways, couples hiring security to keep certain family members or exes from crashing and ruining their wedding day. But apparently this trend is not exactly for that reason. Security is being hired to keep guests from stealing their gifts, specially anything in an envelope--as well as preventing some from drinking too much. Some venues offer the security as part of the contract.

Wouldn't you think that if the bride or groom know or suspect of someone who may possibly steal from them, then maybe they shouldn't be invited? That's my thought, but I also understand that because of certain circumstances they have no choice but to invite them or they just may show up uninvited.

So, this radio station had listeners call in and tell their story of why they wish they would have hired security for their wedding, and one caller's story was both shocking and sad, with a touch of hilarity.

The person calling in was saying that he and his high school sweetheart had moved from their home town to Charlotte, NC before getting married. When planning their wedding they decided to invite--through Facebook, mind you--their old high school friends, whom they had not seen or hung out with since high school. The day after the wedding, the venue had informed them that cases of wine and beer had been stolen, along with--get this, are you ready?--decorative memorabilia and even a lamp from the venue, SHOCKING!! Then about a month later, an uncle had called to see how they liked their court side tickets to a Lakers game, did I say court side? Like where Leonardo and Jack always sit. "What tickets?". Oh man! And they still have no idea what else was stolen, what other gifts, money gifts, etc. That's just wrong!!

So, do you think you would need to hire wedding security? Maybe a background check would help before inviting people...I'm kidding! Or am I? :)

Etsy Find...Two Delightfully Adorable Dresses

These two dresses from Audrey and Grace Couture on Etsy are soooooo adorable, perfect for a casual vintage wedding. Paired with some fabulous bright colored peep toes, and you're set!

Katy Perry's Bachelorette Party In Vegas

So, Rihanna organized Katy Perry's bachelorette party which took place in Sin City this past weekend. According to NY Daily News they, along with 25 friends--which they keep referring to as her entourage--chilled by the pool on Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel and then went to check out Cirque du Soleil's "KA" and hung out backstage with the performers (see picture). Afterward, they headed to dinner and partied at XS Club and ended the night at a strip club where Katy got a lap dance from a female dancer. 

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Any opinions on Rihanna's new red hair?

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Now, I'm wondering why they kept referring to the people that attended the bachelorette party as an entourage of 25 instead of her friends. I do like the fact that Katy wore a little top hat with white tulle around it instead of the typical tiara and sache. 

This was also the day after her Fiancé, Russel Brand, got arrested for attacking a photographer at LAX. Does this mean he got to spend his bachelor party weekend in jail? Probably not, but still, it sucks.

Too Funny!!!!

Xochitl Gonzalez @theblogsmaid shared this on Twitter and I had to post it. Its so hilarious!

"You will need to play a few requests like, 'I Will Survive', 'Brick House', and some of my favorites from David Hasselhoff."

"We don't do any David Hasselhoff tunes."

"Why not he's very popular in Germany."

"Thank God we are not in Germany, he is terrible."

Etsy Find....Eye-Catching Clutches

I am madly in love with these clutches by FiazCo, that I found on Etsy. They do

custom orders for brides and bridal parties and can include a personalized message inside the clutches, how awesome is that?

Cakes On A Stick....Genius!! Super Sale at New York Cake Pops

How amazingly delish do these look? I mean, cake on a stick....genius!

Lérida Mojica from New York Cake Pops creates these spectacular little wonders. Coming from a long line of artists, creativity comes natural to her. She used to work at the Guggenheim Museum and then started as a freelance photographer after her daughter was born. "During her nap times I would be in the kitchen baking and suddenly realized I was spending more time in the kitchen than behind my camera", Lérida recalls on how the light bulb came on.

The best part about these cake pops--as well as cupcakes and cakes--is that they are all made from handpicked organic and all natural ingredients, all baked from scratch and all hand decorated, and the cake pops wrapped and tied with pretty ribbons--perfect for a show-stopping impact at a wedding or any occasion. 

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The last image, with the cherry blossoms....divine for a wedding!

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I am dying to try the red velvet cake pop, it just looks like it wants to be eaten. Along with the staples she also has a wide variety of unique flavors, like in her "Not Your Kids Cake" category that includes green tea, lemon and lavender, carrot with coconut, tres leche. Her "After 5" category carries tequila lime cake, lemon vodka and her seasonal spiced apple with eggnog--Happy Hour anyone?

These cake pops can be shipped anywhere in the US, within two days to ensure the quality and freshness of the product. And for a limited time, starting today (9.15.2010 until 9.22.2010) she is having a super enticing sale: Buy two half dozens and get the third half dozen for FREE!! (still redeemable for 1 month after the sale is over... shhh its a secret, oh! I guess not anymore). So, visit her website at New York Cake Pops and mention the sale during checkout. Or contact her at lerida{at}newyorkcakepops.com. You can also visit her Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/newyorkcakepops.

Green and Grey Wedding Inspiration Board

Cupcakes Image: weddingobsessions.com; Shoes: Christian Dior, Image by Next Exit Photography; Invitations: nuagemulberry.com; Bouquet Image: weddingchicks.com; Dress: Vera Wang

Carolina Herrera Bridal Spring 2011--Style: ANNA :)

Ok, so I was going through Carolina Herrera's new Spring 2011 bridal collection and this dress immediately caught my eye--why? because its different, and you know I likey things that are different.

After checking out all the details in the picture and practically drooling right on my keyboard, I read the details and guess what?!? The style name is ANNA. Uh-huh! I knew I liked it for a reason ;)

A Wondrously Inspiring Necklace

Love, love, love this necklace! I came across this but I don't know who its by. If anyone can shed a light please share with us, I'm sure we have a lot of brides (and non brides) wondering.

Bridal Makeup Tips

Your wedding day is the one day you really want to look and feel beautiful, glamorous and flawless. Makeup is one of those things that brides don't think about much until its getting close to wedding day and they may realize that they didn't factor it into their budget. 

Hiring a good makeup artist will ensure that you look beautiful on your wedding day because they know how to apply makeup for pictures. But lets say you had a tiny little heart attack when you heard how much it would be to hire a makeup artist, and you think to yourself, "I use makeup all the time, I can do my own". Well, I have a great tip for you if you choose to do your own makeup.

Even if you think you know how to apply makeup, and are always playing around with different looks every time you go out on the town, you can always learn new tricks and tips. I suggest going to a makeup counter such as MAC or Sephora (I prefer MAC), and let them know that you are getting married and would like for them to teach you how to apply makeup for a wedding. They are always more than willing to help you out. They will explain step by step how to apply the makeup, the order you should apply it in, and will also write it all down for you so that you can use that sheet as your guide when the time comes for you to apply it yourself. They don't charge anything to teach you all this. 

TIP: I would probably do this about a month or so before your wedding, that way you get to practice your new makeup techniques a couple of times--maybe for your bachelorette party, bridal shower, or rehearsal dinner.

Now here's the thing, you should buy the products they use on you--yes its expensive, but guess what, they're YOURS, and you get to use them more than just once. So, for the price that you pay for a professional to do your makeup for one day, you can buy the makeup, keep it and learn a few techniques. Also,

Destination Wedding--Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

A couple of weeks ago I posted a review on the Majestic Colonial Resort, where I had my destination wedding and my experience with them. I said I would write another post on the actual wedding and here it is--TA DA!!!

Each of our guests received this welcome bag full of goodies. Some of the things included: A hangover kit, filled with all the necessities like band aids, tylenol, electrolyte mix, etc; a koozie, the weekend itinerary and guide of the resort booklet, sudoku book, bath loofahs, snacks, hand sanitizer, lip balm, playing cards....among many other things.

My flower hair pin for the reception and one of my bracelets; I had two bracelet options, this one was the most modest one, but I ended up wearing the bolder one at the last minute.

Tiffany & Co. Releases New Leather Handbag Collection

How perfect is this??? Tiffany & Co., one of the most influential houses in the fashion industry has just debuted the Tiffany Leather Collection, created by renowned designers of the finest leather accessories, Richard Lambertson and John Truex.

“The collection captures the spirit of American sportswear and its exuberant approach to life in town, in the country and from coast to coast,” says Richard Lambertson. “We also find great inspiration in Tiffany’s timeless style and its heritage of refined accessories.”

With clean lines, the bags are available in different materials such as crocodile, snakeskin, calf and suede, and are lined with Tiffany Blue leather.

The designers have created the bag of the day—the Manhattan Satchel. This generous-size
bag holds everything, maintaining its elegant shape in glazed crocodile or snakeskin, natural grain calf or a giraffe print in haircalf. In similar fashion, the designers take the measure of the tote and create the TRT (Tiffany Reversible Tote), the season’s surprise must-have in the rich colors and supple feel of reversible suede and metallic leather. --Tiffany & Co. Leather Goods News Release.

The evening clutches come in a variety of colors, materials and styles, perfect for weddings, cocktails and formal events. Some options are the Satin clutch, The Savoy clutch, which is pleated and tucked, The Camille clutch, embellished with a crystal bow, and the Bracelet Bag, which yes, it has the style of Tiffany jewelry in a wrist chain--awesome!!

The Tiffany Leather Collection range from $395 to a whopping $16,500.

I Do Details Events--Event Planning in Charlotte, NC

                   Photos by Amy Czelusniak

I've had the awesome opportunity of working with Kate Fitzgerald from I Do Details Events. She has been planning events since she was a little girl and, well, basically it just comes naturally to her.

As a kindergarten teacher, patience and organization is definitely embedded in her--and what is more important in an event planner than that?

Being a vendor myself, I know how critical it is to be able to count on other vendors and I can say that Kate is extremely reliable and always responsive. 

If you live in the Charlotte, NC or surrounding areas, and are looking for a wedding planner or any other kind of event you may need help with, Kate is your gal. She will make your  most important day of your life one to always remember.