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5 Unique Guest Book Alternatives

jrizzo — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:50 +0000

Reposted from Weddingstar.com and thought these were some unique ideas for alternative to the Traditional Guest book, as many of our couples choose to do a photo sign in book or Calender.

If the idea of a traditional guest book has you yawning in disinterest then a more unique guest book alternative is exactly what you need!

These can be anything from a chic keepsake box to a certificate to hang on your wall, but all are equally original and memorable. Here are five of my fave Weddingstar guest book alternatives. Enjoy!

A memory box is such a great way to keep your well wishes safe for years after the wedding. And I think this chic, personalized wooden memory note box and personalized note cards are just so special.

Have you guests write out their well wishes or words of advice so you can enjoy them right after the wedding or choose the anniversary stationery and save the messages to read every year all the way to the big 5-0.

Check out this video to learn more:

Signature Certificate

Simple yet so meaningful. Signature certificates make reminiscing about your special day so easy. Stick with the fabulous Balloon Hearts Personalized Certificate (shown above) or choose from six other fabulous designs HERE.

Recipe Box

This adorable recipe box is such a unique take on the traditional wedding wishing well. Send the recipe cards to your guests in your invitations and ask them to write their fave recipes on them. Then they can bring them on the day of your wedding and place them in the box.

Your guests will love the originality of the idea and you will have an entire box full of yummy recipes to make. It’s a win-win!

“The Story of Us”

“The Story of Us” is a particularly special guest book alternative because it’s not only something you will be able to keep forever, but your guests will enjoy hearing all about your incredible love story. Where you first met, your first kiss, how he proposed…your guests will love it and you’ll have a blast filling in the pages and reminiscing about your adventures of love.

Also, blank signature pages and a secret compartment in the back ensure no part of your big day will ever be forgotten.

Mailbox and Letters

Who doesn’t love getting letters in the mail? This antique style letter box and coordinating stationery are just too sweet for words! Use it as a conventional wishing well at your wedding or — and this is so much more exciting — ask your guests to write a special note on the stationery and seal it up. They will then bring them to the wedding and drop them in the mailbox.

At the end of the night, a designated family member or close friend will take the letters home — you take the mailbox — and periodically over the next year or so, that person will send you the letters in the mail. Every time you receive a letter you will get a special reminder of your big day — I just love this idea!

But hey, if you’re a traditionalist at heart and love more conventional style guest books, we have those too! Check out our guest books HERE and wishing wells HERE.

Happy weddings!

Theresa and Bryan Wedding Album

jrizzo — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:12 +0000

Here is Theresa and Bryan Wedding album. Their wedding took place August 5th 2011 at Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell with the reception being held at Nanina’s in the Park in Bellville. This is the Second Wedding we have done with the Family and once again a beautiful event.

FUNDS BEING RAISED TO HELP FAMILIES WITH AUTISM

jrizzo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:25:07 +0000

Sorry to Say Street Fair was cancelled due to the Weather

David Eric Photography Teams up with Autism Speaks in Honor of their Son

Autism Awareness

Come Join us during the upcoming street fair on Sunday April 22 at West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood. We will be selling… portrait gift certificates that include a portrait session with Jerry, a music video slide-show of all the images taken that day, and 1-11×14 portrait. The total value of the certificate is $350 but are being sold for only $49 for that day only. 50% of each certificate sold that day will go the to autism speaks organization to continue their efforts in helping families with autism. We will also be collecting donations for the organization as well and promoting their upcoming walk in May. Come stop by to say hi and support a great cause. See everyone there. Please re-post for Family and Friends

Justyna and Andy’s Wedding Album

jrizzo — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:26:00 +0000

We Just Finalize Justyna and Andy’s Wedding Album Held a

The Royal Manor in Garfield New Jersey

Hope you Enjoy it as much as we did Photographing it and designing it with such a great couple

See more Albums and Images on our You Tube Channel

Amanda and TJ’s Wedding January 20, 2012

jrizzo — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:02:00 +0000

What an awesome day we had with Amanda and T.J. The Bride wore a dress from Jahee Bridal and the Grooms Tux for Ton’y Tuxedo’s.

The Bride arrived to her Nuptial Mass At St Anthony’s Church Hawthorne by Danaro Limo and was officiated by Father Paul Houlis friends of the bride and groom who was just ordained a Priest early Last year.

Even though it was January we did our photographs at Lambert s Castle and the continued on to The Venetian for some more amazing Photographs.

At the Venetian the bride and groom Held their reception in the Palazzo Room where they danced to snow falling from the sky.

He asked the big question and you said YES!

jrizzo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Bridesmaids 101

Posted on January 10, 2012 by sandypucblog

Bridesmaids 101

He asked the big question and you said YES!

But who should you ask to join you on your big day? Here are some things to consider before you choose your bridesmaids.

http://www.myweddingideas.net

Numbers
Most wedding planners recommend a bridesmaid for every 50 guests in attendance. If you have a small wedding, it might look odd to have four or five bridesmaids next to you. On the other hand, for a big wedding, it might look less formal to only have one maid of honor. Either way, it’s always nice to have a matching number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, so take your fiancé’s expectations into consideration as well.

Etiquette
Once you have a number in mind, be sure you don’t ruffle any feathers. If you have sisters, they should always be included, even if you don’t get along that well. It’s perfectly okay to have your best friend as your maid of honor, but it’s rude to leave family members out of the bridal party.

Reliability
You probably have lots of dear friends that you would love to share your big day with, but keep in mind that you will rely on them for many things—least of all looking polished for pictures and the ceremony, and most of all—moral support. If you have friends that are chronically late, will insist on casual footwear or tend to get excessively tipsy, think twice about including them in your day. (You will regret it.)

The Proposal
You have chosen your special friends who will stand next to you on your big day, but it’s still appropriate to ask them to honor you in this way. After all, it is a big commitment of time and money for them, so a more formal request goes a long way. Consider inviting them all to a special night out, or giving them a personal gift like this one from something turquoise.com.

They’ll be sure to say yes!
http://somethingturquoise.com/2011/10/14/diy-will-you-be-my-bridesmaid/

Gifts
While it’s common for bridesmaids to buy their own dresses, it’s a thoughtful gesture to buy their jewelry for the wedding day. You can choose something that coordinates with the dresses, which will also make a great gift for them to remember the occasion.

Use a personalization option to use gemstones that coordinate with your wedding color.

http://personalize.kay.com/kay2.html?s=6108&c=personalized_necklaces_and_pendants&sc=color_stone_pendants

Other Friends
If you couldn’t include everyone you wanted to, don’t forget that there are other ways for them to be involved in your big day. They could do a reading during the ceremony, perform a musical number during the reception, hand out programs, and of course still take part in the bridal shower and bachelorette party.

Image: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Hopefully these tips will help your wedding day be divine, with your best friends by your side.

Happy planning!

This was reposted from Sandypucblog htttp://sandypucblog.com/

Brides and Bloating – Prevent bloating before your wedding day

jrizzo — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:09:00 +0000

by Gail Young

Your big day is just two weeks away and with your crazy schedule at work and at home and the fact that you’ve been eating poorly and are all stressed out it suddenly occurs to you…”what if I retain water and end up all bloated and feeling like a soggy marshmallow in my dream wedding dress?”

You have spent countless hours planning and dreaming about your wedding day which is now fast approaching. As you count down the days the panic begins to set in. How do I prevent the all too familiar pre-wedding bloating experienced by so many brides on their wedding day?

Naturally, we as women may think, I will simply starve myself and not drink a lot of liquids for a few days before my wedding. If I do so perhaps this will help drop a bit of weight and reduce some of that nasty cellulite on my body…right? Wrong!

Did you know that water retention is directly linked to what you eat, drink and your daily habits?

Bloating is caused primarily by dehydration. The loss of water in the body can cause constipation. And the corresponding lack of bowel movements creates the tummy bulge.

Here are six tips to follow for at least 1-2 weeks prior to your big day:

1. Drink 8 – 10 glasses of water a day. Drinking less fluid will not cure water retention and can actually make it worse. So drink plenty of water to flush the toxins from your body. Cellulite is a form of fat with retained water. When the body cannot get rid of the wastes and toxins it tends to store cellulite.

2. Try to eliminate salts and refined sugars from your diet. If you can’t eliminate these types of foods then at least cut down on their use as much as you possible can.

3. Get some exercise. Go for a brisk walk, even if it is just 10 minutes. Movement helps you lymphatic system drain and gets the blood pumping which increases circulation. Did you know poor circulation can cause water retention?

4. Don’t skip meals. Much as you may think this is wise, low calorie diets have been shown to increase water retention. But do avoid high fat foods. Incorporate protein in your daily routine. While you are running around getting all the last minute details finished remember to reach for a yogurt, some cottage cheese or make yourself a protein shake. One of the most important nutrients to prevent water retention is protein.

5. Cut down on caffeine and alcohol. These liquids cause dehydration, plus they are empty calories.

6. Take a good multivitamin. Find one that has a high content of Vitamin B (12 and 6). Stress robs your body of essential vitamins, plus you are probably not eating as healthy as you should. Vitamin B is especially good to take when you are under stress, or have bloating. I always take a daily multivitamin but supplement them with a good B vitamin.

Of course it goes without saying that you should also try your best to get proper and sufficient sleep during this stressful period.

If you can follow these six simple, natural yet highly effective guidelines then you’ll look better, feel better and be as radiant as a bride should be on her wedding day. Take charge and eliminate that unnecessary and unwelcome pre-wedding bloating!

Author Bio  Gail Young is a co-founder of The Bridal Chalet, an online bridal boutique selling designer style couture and traditional wedding gowns and bridal accessories. She has extensive background in fitness and nutrition as a former amateur body sculptor and combines this with her knowledge and passion for designing bridal fashion.

Marriage Advice Clock

jrizzo — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:06:00 +0000

I came across the cutest clock the other day, so I thought I should share it with you. It would make an adorable wedding or anniversary gift.

The Marriage Advice Clock looks like a postcard. It has a “stamp” in the corner and is covered with witty and wise words of wisdom for the bride and groom. It would make a great wedding or anniversary gift.

It can be hung on the wall or sit on the nightstand or table. If you are interested, you can buy it at TheHandsWork.com, where you can find a bunch of other clocks and other home decor.

Speaking of marriage advice, what’s the best marriage advice that you have ever heard?

Here’s some oldies but goodies:

Don’t ever go to bed mad.

Count to 10 before you speak.

Call if you are going to be late.

Look your spouse in the eyes when talking to him/her.

Say thank you and please.

Try to always eat dinner together.

Hold hands in public.

Oh … and buy your wife diamonds for every occasion you can afford them.

Just kidding! (I think!)

reposted from www,trulyweddingblog,com

CAPTURING THE MOMENT

jrizzo — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:01:00 +0000

A Guide to Wedding Photographs  By Carla Blackenwhite

There’s nothing like settling back for a cozy evening of reminiscences with your wedding album. The temptation to have a family friend or a relative record your wedding day as a cost-cutting measure is one that should be dismissed right here and now. Your wedding will be over in the blink of an eye, but the memories captured by a professional photographer will last a lifetime and will be cherished forever by your children and grandchildren.

Like all other aspects of planning a wedding, shopping around for prices is a must. However, the best photographers are not always the most affordable and they’re always the busiest. Booking early and budgeting, as always, are certainly called for in this case.

The best way to begin shopping is to ask recently married acquaintances if you may view their wedding album. Word-of-mouth is still very powerful advertising. Note the phone numbers and, if you feel comfortable enough with that person, ask the price they paid for their photography. Contact the photographer for an appointment. Any professional will be more than happy to meet with you and show you photos, slides and albums from weddings they’ve covered in the past and spend a good deal of time finding out what you wish for as a final product and how much money you’ve got to spend.

It is very important that you “like” your photographer as a person for many reasons. If you stop and think about it, your photographer is going to have more access to the bride and groom during even the most intimate moments of your wedding day than any other single person involved in the event! The photographer will be taking pictures of the bride getting dressed; he/she’ll be right beside you when you exchange rings; let’s move in for a close-up shot of your first kiss! If you’re going to have someone around every step of the way, you’d better make sure your photographer is someone you like and trust, because otherwise the possibility exists that your day could be ruined by an intrusive presence.

Many of the larger studios, even those listed under the owner’s or principal photographer’s name (i.e. “John Smith Photography”) may have several or even many photographers in their employ in order to cover more than one event simultaneously. These photographers are trained to shoot in the style and custom of the photo artist. Therefore, you can probably rest assured that you’ll get what you see after you peruse their portfolios. However, it would be most important to request an interview with the photographer who’ll actually be shooting your film. You might love the studio’s photographic style and the person who plans your photographs, but you could wind up with a hired hand on your wedding day with whom you’re not compatible.

Here are some of the other things you need to think about when meeting with photographers and planning your wedding portraits and album.

FORMALS

Formal shots of the bride in her wedding gown (or as is more and more the case nowadays, shots of both the bride and groom) are your most important photographic souvenir. These photos can be arranged any time before the wedding to allow for careful planning and a relaxed atmosphere. These are the photographs from which you’ll choose your wedding portrait for display in your home and the photograph for publication in your local newspaper. You must decide on a studio setting/backdrop or a “remote” location (somewhere, outside or inside, other than the photographer’s studio). Flexible schedules for all concerned are a must for an outdoor shot.

BLACK & WHITE OR COLOR?

This is not the big decision it once was. Today, all digital images can be printed in both color OR black & white! There is a timelessness to black and white reproduction that recalls days gone by and a sense of elegance in the photographic arts. This element is essential as at least a portion of your wedding album.

CEREMONY, RECEPTION AND CANDID PHOTOS

This group of photographs begins with preparations for the ceremony at the bride’s home, continues at the ceremony itself, and covers the reception from formals at a park or other location right through till the last guest departs.

Careful planning will guarantee you all the shots you’ll desire and give the photographer plenty of time to get everything on film.

Leave enough time before departure to the ceremony for posed shots. Get ready early and leave about an hour from the time the photographer arrives until it’s time to go. If you don’t give him enough time, you may miss out on many of the shots and poses for which you’ll wish you’d taken the time to shoot later on.

Allot plenty of time between the ceremony and your arrival at the reception for “formals”. These formals differ from the portraits taken in advance in that they actually are taken on the day of the wedding itself, but are posed shots and will be the most elegant memento of your actual wedding day. Pick out your location long in advance, and if you decide on an outdoor location, make alternate plans for indoor shooting in the event of inclement weather. Your photographer will know of many locations, both indoors and outdoors, for great formals.

Sometimes posing for formals can get a little tedious at such an exciting time, but bear with it and take direction from your photographer. Keep your wedding party “under control” until the formals are finished. Remember, these will be the most important photos of the day and there will be plenty of time to party later on!

Decide in advance how long you’d like the photographer to be present and make sure the coverage you desire is included in your photography package. Many photographers will exit the reception early unless arrangements are made in advance, but that can work to your advantage if price is a concern. Most professionals have packages available to fit smaller budgets.

 Photographs are your best record of your special day, from nervous bride preparing at the house, to the exchange of rings and first kiss, to the fun and partying at your reception. And in addition to being your most “portable” memento, they are your most economical when distributing souvenirs of the wedding to your family and friends. (Could anyone afford the time and expense of preparing 50 copies of your wedding video to send out to your guests?)

Choose carefully and early (many of the best photographers are booked up to 12 and 18 months in advance) and your photographer will provide you with a worry-free, custom-designed memento of your wedding that’s second to none!

 reposted by Author  Carla Blackenwhite

Picking the Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts

jrizzo — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:49:00 +0000

As the bride, you know all about gifts. After all, you’ve probably registered at a few different places (at least!) to coordinate all the new gifts you’ll be receiving with your new home. And even though you’ll generally be on the receiving end, there are a few gifts you get to give as well.

Bridesmaid gifts are a personal thing, to say the least. Unless you have extenuating circumstances, your bridesmaids are probably pretty close friends, and you’ll want to do something special for each of them. But what exactly should you do?

The truth is, you could probably do anything that sounds like a good idea, and you’d be set. While you certainly can spend a lot of money on your bridesmaids as a thank-you, sometimes a simple, well thought out gift says just as much. To get you started, here are a few suggestions:

Try to spend the same amount on each gift. This doesn’t mean you need to get each bridesmaid the same thing, but it’s a good idea to not let anyone feel left out or shafted.

Think about getting your Maid of Honor something extra special. She’s got a different title, hasn’t she? Well, there’s a reason for that, and her significance in your wedding (and in your life) probably warrants something a little extra special.

Enclose a personal note with each gift. This way, even though your gifts might or might not match, each of your bridesmaids will know how important they are to you.

Make your gift a little bit sentimental. Maybe you want to include a photo album of you all leading up to your big day, or even just a small trinket that will remind them and you of the good times you all had while planning your wedding. (You could even order a small, extra special something from Truly Wedding that coordinates with your wedding theme!)

Just remember that when it comes to getting bridesmaids gifts, there is no right or wrong answer. Just make sure it feels right to you, and they’ll love whatever gift you choose to give!

Reposted from the weddingblog.com