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Tips from a True DIVA

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:22:23 +0000

I have meet some wonderful planners on Twitter…yep…Twitter. Im sure that you have heard of it. And one of the Planner who I admire a lot is Linnyette Richardson Hall of Premiere Event Management of Baltimore. She and I chat from time to time, she’s a sweetie, and she also is one of the featured planners on “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway” on the Style Channel.

Ok so Im checking the Style channel and I see a tip given by Linnette and I wanted to share with you all.

Wedding Etiquette by Linnyette

Happy Planning!

Crocheted Bridal Gown

LexusEvents — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:49:00 +0000

Its me again….

OK I have a sista friend who love to crochet. I’m totally jealous cause she does great work and I’m ready for her to move back to the Bay and teach me but that’s another story LOL.

Anywho…..

She crocheted this dress that is available, size 7 or so and its beautifully done. Check out the pics. This is the front.

And this is the back…

She says there is a blemish somewhere but I don’t see it. The dress is gorgeous. If your interested in this dress, you can contact Joede at Black Pearl Creations, email admin@blackpearlstyle.com

Just a gorgeous dress!

Playing with Color…..

LexusEvents — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:18:00 +0000

I love wedding! I love events that have a lil, well actually a lot, of color. Red being my favorite. I was chatting with one of my brides this morning and she is looking to change her color scheme for her Women of Honor AKA Bridesmaids.

So I was chatting with some of my planner friends (thanks Wedding Savey over at Wedding In A Box http://www.weddingsinabox-services.com/ ) and they gave me some links to share with her and I’m going to share them with you.

The best by far is Bridal Canvas. This site is way cool. Everything for the Bride to Be to choose from color wise. From flowers to invites to sashes and of course this one caught my eye

Isn’t this just beautiful! I think that red just caught my eye and didn’t let go. Other links to play with color include:

http://www.colourlovers.com/

http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/

http://www.colorhunter.com/

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/

http://www.wellstyled.com/

http://www.colorjack.com/studio/

If your a bride, on your day, have some fun and play with color. Traditional colors are good but color makes it a lil more fun.

Wedding Insurance

LexusEvents — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:49:00 +0000

We have insurance for just about everything these days. Life insurance. Medical Insurance. Car insurance. But what do we have to protect one of the biggest days of our life? What happens if your baker goes out of business (Yikes!) or your venue needs you to have liability coverage? Well that’s where Wedding Insurance comes into play. And there are a couple of ones to choose from: Cancellation Insurance and Liability Insurance.

Cancellation Insurance can cover issues that you just can’t plan for such as postponements (bad weather for example) where you could possibly lose your deposit, no show vendors, damage to your wedding gown, or someone who is in the military who gets deployed, etc. Some will even allow you to add the name of your wedding venue and reception ceremony as additional insured and will send them a copy of the policy at no additional charge.

Liability Insurance is sometimes required by ceremony and reception sites and will protect you if you’re held liable for property damage or bodily injury. Some will also have an option to protect you against alcohol related accidents and it’s called the host liquor liability.

Most policies start from $500,000 and can go up to 2 million in liability coverage and pricing varies depending on your state.

There are a couple of companies that can provide you with wedding insurance. The two biggest ones are Wedsafe (http://www.wedsafe.com) and Wedding Insurance (http://www.weddinginsurance.com) A search of the web will help you find several other companies that will offer you the protection for your big day.

As with everything, do your research and find a company that will work with you to give you the coverage that you need. Oh and don’t forget to pay for it with a credit card.

Happy Shopping!

Quick Tip…No Pre-Wedding Jitters

LexusEvents — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:47:00 +0000

Pre-wedding jitters? Relax! On the morning of your special day arrange for a relaxing massage and aromatherapy treatment. You’ll have increased circulation, glowing skin, soothed muscles and a refreshed spirit. Ahhhhh….a wonderful start to a beautiful day. Copyright 2008 LE NewsAll Rights Reserved Lexus Events online LexusEventsQuick Tip…No Pre-Wedding Jitters

Thank you Mercina!

LexusEvents — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:38:00 +0000

I just want to take a moment and thank Mercina Cotten Schiender from Fairy Godmother Gown Rentals for being my guest today. To contact Mercina, Mercina Cotten-SchienderFairy Godmother Gown Rentalshttp://www.fairygodmothergownrentals.com/By Appointment Only!(925)339-6709customerservice@fairygodmothergownrentals.com Copyright 2008 LE NewsAll Rights Reserved Lexus Events online LexusEventsThank you Mercina!

10 Things to Never Do at a Wedding

LexusEvents — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:00:00 +0000

by Rita Mauceri and Elycia Rubin

Now I would think that these would be a given, but I know better.

The day two people exchange vows may not be your special day, but it’s someone’s special day, so be on your best behavior — all the way from the I -do’s to the obligatory Gloria Gaynor dance marathon…

Don’t Be Fashionably Late As the song says, get to the church on time! Allow enough time to get to there 15 minutes early or more no matter what weather, traffic, or other acts of divine intervention pop up. Print out directions to both the ceremony and the reception (if it’s at a different location). Many a wedding has been hampered by guests who got lost and showed up an hour late.

Don’t Produce Sound Effects While at a wedding and reception, turn off your Blackberries and cell phones, put them on vibrate, or better yet, don’t even take them!

Don’t Talk Trash It may sound obvious, but it happens all the time. No matter how big or how loud a wedding is, things get overheard. So, be on your best and most polite behavior. No gossip about any of the other guests. No complaining out loud about anything — whether it’s the food or the long line at the ladies’ room. And no comparisons to other weddings! As far as the bride and groom are concerned, this is a perfect day, and so it should be!

Don’t Come Bearing Gifts Whether you’re planning on gifting the happy couple a Cuisinart or cold hard cash, do them a huge favor and don’t bring it on the wedding day. If you do, they have to keep track of it and haul it home at the end of the night. Send the gift ahead of time, or after the actual ceremony — at a time when they can really relax and enjoy it.

Don’t Dress Down Whatever you choose to wear, make the effort to look your best for the bride and groom. They’ll appreciate that you got dolled or duded up for the occasion. If the invitation doesn’t specify dress code, put in a friendly email or call to the bride, groom, their parents, or attendants to get more info. Black Tie means you’ve got to dust off that long silk dress or rent a tux. If it’s an outdoor affair, there may be more leeway, but get details on the location, so you can come prepared (because it’s isn’t fun to be traipsing around in the sand in your stilettos!). \

Don’t Bring Mr. or Ms. Random If you’re single, choose your date carefully. If it’s someone you’ve only been out with once, it may not be the best idea (could be awkward for you, your date, and the newlyweds). Same if it’s someone you recently “sort of” broke up with. Weddings are intimate affairs and bringing in a stranger should be done with thought. Let the bride or groom know if you decide to come alone so they can seat you with other fun “ones!” And as much as you may love your kiddos, don’t take them if children aren’t invited.

Don’t Steal the Show Wedding ceremonies take all forms — from religious to poetic, musical, or humorous. Whatever the vibe, let the bride and groom set the tone and follow their lead. If you’re normally a loud, life-of-the-party type, bring it down a notch and let the wedding couple stand out. If you’re a weeper, bring tissues and sit where you can sob without disturbing the I Do’s. If the ceremony includes religious rituals, find out what you should do (or not do) ahead of time.

Don’t Pig Out If food is serve-yourself, avoid the buffet line stampede and wait until the crowd dies down. Also, avoid going back for thirds. Take a break and save room for cake! Seconds might be okay, once you’ve seen that everyone has eaten. If the food is served sit-down, eat what is served without requesting substitutions or omissions, unless you have a food allergy. Otherwise, pick delicately or chow down, but don’t gripe that you “don’t like fish.” Worse comes to worst, you can hit Burger King on the way home!

Don’t Drag Out Skeletons If the bride blushes, it should be from pride, joy, or sheer love. Not because someone just stood up and told a humiliating story about the loser she dated in high school! Ingratiate yourself to the lady and her groom by avoiding any potentially embarrassing or juvenile behavior — no bawdy jokes, no tales about their dating habits or exploits, no overdrinking, and no overly sexy dancing. Have fun, but don’t have it at anyone else’s expense.

Don’t Stockpile Party Favors At the end of the night, as you’re saying your thank-yous and farewells, avoid the urge to hog all the super-cool (or yummy) party favors! You don’t need to take some for people who weren’t able to attend. You don’t need extras. Take one for yourself, unless someone in the wedding party urges you to do otherwise.

Win a Wedding Day Coordination Package

LexusEvents — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:31:00 +0000

Lexus Events is giving away a customized Wedding Day Coordination package.

To Enter:
Send an email to mailto:couples@lexusevents.biz with the following information:
1. Bride’s Name
2. Groom’s Name
3. Wedding Location
4. Wedding Date
5. Wedding Website (if applicable)
6. A 250 word essay on the details of “your story” (how you met, your engagement, your wedding details, etc). Most importantly this essay should explain why you should be chosen as the winner. Be sure to include a photo!

The entry deadline is August 31st, 2008. The winning couple will be announced on September 15th, 2008!

Rules:
*Entries must be 250 words or less and include a photo of the couple. Include the wedding date, location and any details about your wedding.*If wedding is outside of the Bay Area, winner will be responsible for providing transportation and hotel accommodations for travel from Oakland to wedding location.

*Only one entry per couple. All entries must be emailed to couples “at” lexusevents.biz with the subject line “Wedding Day Coordination Contest” by August 31, 2008.

*Wedding must take place before May 1st, 2009 and is subject to our availability

*Winning couple must sign a contract.

*No cash value.

MahoganyBride2B is almost a go….

LexusEvents — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:13:00 +0000

The African American themed bridal show that my company is producing is almost here. It will take place in Oakland, CA on August 16, 2009. The location is still coming together and I hope to have that in place in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned. Copyright 2008 LE NewsAll Rights Reserved Lexus Events [...]

Before You Tie The Knot….

LexusEvents — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:21:00 +0000

Before You Tie The Knot” is an engaged Couples retreat or for those just recently married.

Topics include:
Relationships,
Finances,
Home,
Housekeeping/Chores
Children/Parenting.
Faciliated by Rev. Angela Butts-Chester of Blessings All Around http://www.blessingsallaround.com

$1500 for the weekend per couple,
$300 deposit (both are non refundable)

Hurry! We are only accepting 20 couples for this event! To register, go to www.lexusevents.biz click on events and download the registration form