Monday, December 22, 2014

Wedding Reception Ideas

Four tips for finding the best wedding reception ideas

If a wedding theme has already been chosen, then it's time to consider what type of Orange County wedding reception you want to start planning. That's a no-brainer--you're probably just looking for ways to make it happen. You can also introduce a wedding theme in your reception. Whether subtle (butterflies, doves, hearts, silver or gold) or big and fun (western, or maybe a beach wedding theme), having a theme can make the rest of your wedding reception ideas come a little more easily.
Besides the obvious things like decorations and favors, think about how formal you want your reception to be. Once you get a feel for that, then other wedding reception ideas about things like wedding toasts, music, and traditional dances can be guided your decision.
Finally, don't worry about having to "do everything" and "get it right." Being familiar with wedding reception etiquette and traditions is a good place to start, but if you try to do everything it could end up feeling like a three-ring circus. These days your wedding reception ideas don't have to fit any set mold. The main point is to have a memorable celebration with people you care about.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Which Web Hosting Co. To Host Your Wedding Website?

If you've already read my tutorial on how to create a wedding website, you may be wondering just what a WEB HOST is, & which is the best to use. I'll try to explain what a web hosting company does, and which hosting provider may be best for a wedding website.

Which Web Hosting Provider Should I Use For My Wedding Website?

A new hosting review website was recently launched – Web-Hosting-Review.Top10Reviews.com. This is another in a group of free websites providing reviews of top web hosting providers from toptenreviews.com, which has reviews on the top 10 of just about EVERYTHING, not just web hosting; they don’t provide web hosting themselves, but they analyze and supply reviews of the main web hosting providers that consumers can choose from. There are tons of web hosting companies vying for the attention of the normal online consumer, and sometimes it’s difficult to sort through the mess. Top10Reviews.com is a site that assists these consumers in their quest for reliable, updated information on web hosting.
As Top10Reviews.com’s recent press release describes, they not only offer reviews but also supply their own ranking system—known as the Top10Reviews.com Scorecard—of the various web hosting providers. These rankings are based on such factors as price, features, bandwidth, hosting space, reliability, ease-of-use and customer service. Also, each wedding web hosting company ranking list is sort-able by column—the user can click the different column headers to sort and rank the list according to that column's website hosting feature. I think the Scorecard and the ranking lists are great ideas and very helpful. As they also describe, Top10Reviews.com provides reviews on all the major categories of web hosting such as basic, e-commerce, dedicated, re-seller, etc.
One thing I would like to see expounded upon is the Web Hosting Glossary and web hosting articles sections. I understand that this is a new website, so currently there are no items in either section, but they are inviting all people interested to contribute to both of these sections, which I think is a great thing—to get readers and users contributing—and I strongly recommend anyone to do. When you and your future spouse are looking to create your wedding website, or even if you're still just considering it: join in the fray!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Time For Christmas Flowers!!

A Christmas gift of flowers from a Newport Beach florist in Orange County, California is sure to make any Christmas or Holiday celebration 'merry and bright'! Along with their premium fresh flower choices, many florists offer decorative Christmas trees, Christmas gift items, and Christmas cards. Shop early for the best selection of beautiful holiday poinsettia plants with unique colors and sizes available. Choose an eye-catching Christmas centerpiece, contemporary winter vase design, or a charming holiday basket of fragrant Christmas flowers and evergreens. Just GOOGLE "Newport Beach florists" directly or send Christmas gifts of flowers online, along with your warmest holiday wishes for Christmas, December 25th 2014.

Some ideas.....

THE RICHNESS OF RED Flower Basket
PEPPERMINT PLEASURES Christmas Arrangement
CHRISTMAS RIBBON & ROSES BOUQUET

Summer 2015 Skincare Ideas

Skin Care

First thing first, ladies. We must take care of our skin! Your face is a priceless work of art and you should take drastic steps to ensure that it is in the best shape possible. That starts with cleaning it thoroughly each night and morning. You want to get rid of all the grime and muck! Along those lines you will want to moisturize well too. This will help it stay lively looking. And many moisturizers out there have some sun block as well.
This brings up the issue of sun damage. The rays from the big orange ball can be damaging. And the more damage you have on your face, the more makeup you will need to cover that up. I am a firm believer in going as natural as possible, so it is extremely important to protect your face from those harmful rays. Then you want have to use a cover up along with your foundation makeup.

Be a Minimalist

You will hear me say over and over that less is more. I think this is especially true in the summer months. If you are active and stay outdoors a lot you will get some sun. This natural tan shouldn't be covered up but accentuated. Your foundation should be used simply to even out. Don’t overdo it! Also, it will be warmer and if you cake on the makeup, it will feel unnatural. The last thing you want is to be uncomfortable in your own skin.

Highlight Your Best Feature

What do you get complimented on the most? Is it your eyes? Or perhaps it is your lips? Some of us have strong cheek bones. This will always be a recurring theme with me because you should always put your best foot forward. Your makeup strategy, no matter what time of year, should be geared towards that end. Just like most Orange County makeup artists, I may experiment a little, but I try to never get too far away from what works. You can lose focus and take away from what is the best possible you. Don’t be afraid of who you are or even being repetitive. Just be your best!
So with summer coming fast, these are just some simple thoughts. It is a fun time of year and that fun should include your makeup ideas!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

To Capri, Or Not?

A close friend of mine recently got into a debate with her best friends about capri pants. One side was that they are unflattering and out of style and the other view was that they are a classic style. I side with the classic argument and offer you the trump card to all fashion arguments: Audrey Hepburn. If Audrey would wear it, you can wear it too.
The key to looking fabulous in capri pants is being mindful of where they hit your leg. Like Mme. Hepburn, aim for longer capri pants that accent the spot on your leg where they sexily curve into your ankle. Finish the look with either ballet flats or hot pumps.
Check out each below photo to compare both capri lengths (don’t mind the pots and pans drying on the stove top–A girl has got to clean up after dinner!). From the back, the longer length of the capri is far more flattering:
In a pair of heels, while the calf muscles are lengthened, the longer leg is still more flattering:
From the front, both lengths are flattering, but it’s the back where the unflattering cut of the calf muscles occurs. In addition, the longer length is more formal looking and works better with the high heels.
Don’t you agree that the longer capri length is more flattering in comparison? We know what Audrey would do, but what would you do?

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Typical Wedding Chapel Costs

Sample Wedding Chapel Prices

Wedding Packages Performed At Your Location Platinum Package $325.99 Reserve The ministerial services team of professional licensed officiates and ministers will perform an elegant marriage ceremony in Orange County.

  •  Wedding will be performed at larger locations of your choice. 
  • Ceremonies may be civil, spiritual or personal. 
  • No restrictions on photos taking during ceremony. 
  • No marriage preparation courses are required. 
  • 55 or more guests. 
  • INCLUDES FREE Rehearsal, performed Monday through Thursday ONLY - no exceptions
 Gold Package $269.99 Reserve A small intimate wedding which includes a "Short & Sweet" romantic civil ceremony At the location of your choice.

  • Up to 10 persons only. 
  • No marriage preparation courses are required 
  • No rehearsal required. 
  • Add photography on CD ROM for $159.99 
 Silver Package $249.99 Reserve This package is just for couples who only need to make their marriage legal.

  • The signing of required documents but no ceremony. 
  •  The Silver package is the perfect solution for couples wishing to have a destination wedding in Mexico, the Dominican, Cuba or anywhere outside of Canada. 
  • The average Orange County wedding Chapel will provide a personalize souvenir certificate which can be used at your formal ceremony. 
  • This package provides all the legal requirements for your marriage. 
  • This then allows you to have your special ceremony where and when you want saving you thousands of dollars. 
  •  Monday To Friday 1:00PM to 7:00PM 
  • You supply two (2) witnesses - No Guests Signing Only - 
  • No ceremony Services 
  • Ministerial Services 
 We have professional ministers available for weddings at your location, home, hotel, park, municipal gardens or any other location. Ceremonies can be civil or religious. We know your goal is to have a ceremony you will remember and treasure forever - a memorable yet stress free ceremony. Sample ceremonies can be emailed to you upon request. No marriage preparation courses required. For information about off site wedding please contact the Southern California wedding chapel you are interested in.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Donna Morgan Dresses

Donna Morgan dresses are simply made for the everyday women. They are a classy and trendy and actually do a really good job of bringing the runway to the everyday women’s wardrobe. When you think of the runway, we tend to think of fashion or dresses in the case that look really good on the models that are wearing them and of course very expensive and far out of reach for the average women. However, Donna Morgan designs her dresses in a way that targets the average women so that she can have the same look and feel as the dresses that we all see on the runway. If you have a bit of high end taste and are into great quality and do not look at a dress just based on the label, then you should have no problem with checking out the collection of dresses from this great designer.

Donna Morgan Rosette Trim Strapless Chiffon Dress

These wonderful wedding dresses Orange County are made for all body shapes and come in a variety of colors, materials and styles that invoke your fashion muse. If you are looking for a dress for an Orange County wedding, a formal outing, a cocktail event or a business meeting, there are dresses for numerous occasions. The versatility is another attribute that adds to Ms. Morgan’s dresses. There are beach wedding dresses that you can wear to wedding venues in Orange County and turn around and also wear them to various formal outings. When you are buying a dress these days, you want to be able to at least have the option of wearing the dress to other occasions as well. One of the most popular collection is called the Donna Morgan Strapless Silk Chiffon dress. They are made with a very eclectic combination of bright colors that are very appealing. The cut of the dresses are designed in a way that creates comfort and also give you a sense of femininity and fashion. A simple shift pattern is how they are designed and you can easily slip them over your head. This is really great when you are in a rush and need to speed things up. The fabric blends are of polyester and spandex and the dresses are not lined. In addition, you will also love the use of the bateau necklines and the three fourth lengths of the sleeves. When you looking to buy a Donna Morgan dress, you can find them at various online stores like Nordstrom, dullards, Amazon and more. Although the quality of these dresses are second to none, you will find that these dresses are very affordable. They run from under to a hundred dollars to over a few hundred dollars. As you can see, they cover a nice the price range. So if you are looking for dresses with style and class, check out Donna Morgan dresses today.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Top Orange County Reception Locations & Planning - Simply Radiant Events

Simply Radiant Events
Weddings are some of the most memorable moments for a couple. There is a need to put in place the necessarily plans to ensure that everything happens as expected. One of the factors that need to be considered when coming up with the plans include family traditions, fusing cultures as well as unique ideas and activities to make the event perfect. For many years, the top national hotel chains in Southern California have been providing world class hotel wedding venue to hundreds if not thousands of couples. Their typically clean track record and positive reputation are clear proof that the are the best at what they do. Here are some of the key attributes that give them a higher cutting edge in the market.

Professionalism

Usually, their team members are professionals who have vast hands-on experience in the wedding industry. They will work smart with your wedding planner to infuse your reception with fresh ideas and personal touches that will keep your guests entertained throughout the event. Humor makes the strongest statement, and laughter leaves the best impression. The top wedding venues in Orange County understand this fact too well as evident from the funny, edgy and meaningful details and ideas that their teams will come up with.

Reliable

These hotels have established working protocols that enable them to prepare the venue as per their clients’ needs and expectations on time. This has greatly helped them to deliver top quality services consistently to their ever growing clientele base.

Excellent Customer Support

These wedding reception locations have a team expert customer care support representatives who are always available to respond to your concerns in a timely manner. Usually, the hotels will get a response within one or two hours after submitting the wedding query.

Affordable

Despite the fact that quality of these wedding venues and services are equal to no other in the world, their wedding service packages are affordable and convenient for all. Contact them today for a world-class Southern California wedding venue on your budget.

Gipsy Blooms

Gipsy Blooms

SOL Cocina

What does a "Vegas Wedding" cost these days?


Your $38 fee "I do" wedding package includes:

  •  Free Witness 
  • Free Music 
  • Chapel Fee 
Your Amore $50 fee includes:

  •  Free Witness 
  • Free Music 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight 
  • Chapel Fee 
  • Complimentary heart chocolates 
Your Paradise Island $65 Renewal of Vow fee includes:

  •  Free Video Tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music 
  • Free Witness
    Chapel Fee 
Your Love in Vegas $75 fee includes:

  •  Free Video tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music 
  • Free Witness 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight Services 
  • Chapel Fee 
 Your Wishing Fountain $99 fee includes:

  •  Free Video Tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music Free Witness 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight Services 
  • Silk Rose Bridal Bouquet or Teardrop Bride's Bouquet 
  • Lace Garter for Bride 
  • Chapel Fee 
Your Liberty $169 fee includes:

  •  Free Video Tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music 
  • Free Witness 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight 
  • Chapel Fee 
  • Fresh Hand-Tied Rose Bridal Bouquet 
  • Boutonniere for Groom to match Lace Garter for Bride 
Your Elvis Love me Tender $250 fee includes:

  • Free Video Tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music Free Witness 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight 
  • Chapel Fee Lace Garter for Bride 
  • Custom Certificate Holder 
  • Elvis Impersonator who Sings and Performs 
  • Elvis Walks the Bride down the isle 
  • Silk Rose Bridal Bouquet or Teardrop Bouquet 
Your Elvis Viva Las Vegas $329 fee includes:

  •  Free Video Tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music Free Witness 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight 
  • Chapel Fee 
  • Lace Garter for Bride 
  • Custom Certificate Holder 
  • Elvis Impersonator who Sings and Performs 
  • Elvis Walks the Bride down the isle 
  • Fresh Hand-Tied Rose Bridal Bouquet 
  • Boutonniere for Groom to match 
  • Matching souvenirs 
  • Bride and Groom Glasses 
 Your Romance $499 fee includes:

  •  Free Video Tape of the Ceremony with Cover 
  • Free 15 Quality Photos 
  • Free Music 
  • Free Witness 
  • Free Romantic Candlelight 
  • Chapel Fee 
  • Lace Garter for Bride 
  • Custom Certificate Holder 
  • 1 Night Jaccuzzi Romance Suite 
  • Fresh exquisite hand-tied rose Bridal Bouquet 
  • Boutonniere for Groom to match 
  • Complimentary heart chocolates 
  • Matching souvenir 
  • Bride and Groom Glasses 
  • Minister or Priest Fee is not included ($50 minimum donation after Ceremony
 Also Available:


  •  Limousine - $55 per hour, minimum 2 hours or a Lincoln $36 per hour (no minimum) 
  •  Gown Rental (if needed) 
  •  Beautiful Flowers 
  •  Wedding rings 
  •  Dressing Room 
  •  Maid of Honor 
  • Bouquet 
  • Boutonniere for Best Man 
SOL Cocina

Our directory of wedding venues in Orange County currently has 22 reception & ceremony sites included.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Sea, Sand and Wedding Vows

Orange County, California is situated between San Diego & Los Angeles Counties and with modern cities provides facilities and services for all occasions. South County wedding services, retailers, and suppliers provide for every taste and budget to ensure you have a day to remember. Within the comprehensive pages of this site you will be able to find information of everything to make your day special, from the venue and catering to dresses and cakes and everything in between!
As a bride to be you will likely have been forming your dream wedding in your head since you were a little girl being read princess stories. For a groom to be this can all be a bit daunting. A good place to start your planning is with some agreed decisions on the type or style of wedding you both want and then a little research. Good sources of information include friends and relatives, sites such as ewedding.com or look out for upcoming wedding shows.
Finding a location for your ceremony & reception is a good place to start your planning. The venue for the ceremony and the reception will be the major contributing factor in the style and atmosphere of the day. Consider the size of the venue needed to accommodate the number of guests invited. Also consider the style of the buildings, traditional and historic, modern or perhaps something completely different.
Think of the weddings in the South County you have attended and take inspiration from them. Bear in mind family travelling to Southern California, wedding guests may need overnight accommodation so you may want to opt for a hotel that can provide everything in one place.
Next on your list are probably the outfits! From traditional gowns, the stuff of fairy tale princesses, to chic designer dresses, the choice is endless and the shopping around can be a whole lot of fun! Wedding dress retailers can be on hand to advise on the best choice for you and your bridesmaids. And, not forgetting the men in the party, there are endless options for them too! Top hat and tails or designer suits, seek out a specialist in clothing for a wedding is full of them. The first impression your guests will get of your perfect day is the invitations, match the style of them to the overall style and theme of your wedding, remember to include all the important details and guests who have not previously attended weddings in Southern California may also need a map and directions for the area.
Onto the all important flowers; there are an array of florists that specialize in weddings and can support you and recommend choices on colors, style and the best of the season. Have you considered the transportation? Arriving in style is a fun way to start the wedding. Most Orange County Limo companies have cars to suit every taste. Consider hiring a vintage car or a modern classic or perhaps horse and carriage.
As you begin to make your selections with the assorted wedding venues in Orange County, you may find your list starts to grow instead of shrink! Balloons & decorations, evening entertainment or disco, wedding favours and cake decoration to name but a few. To ease your burden, why not enlist the help of friends and relatives who live in Milton Keynes weddings are a family affair after all!, So much to think about, but you will find Milton Keynes weddings specialists all over the area so you are bound to find a local gem to make your day a dream come true. Sea, Sand and Wedding Vows



Tuesday, August 5, 2014

My Most Recent Articles........

I've spent WAY too much time writing about everything weddings...... You can check out any of my most recent ones on my Orange County Wedding Directory.

This picture is from my beach wedding dresses page
I added a cool little wedding sweepstakes page. Lots & lots of current sweepstakes are here.

This picture is from my Orange County Wedding Photographer section.
Also, I've been slowly adding to my "create a wedding website with music" tutorial. It's slow going, but I'm getting there.

This picture is the first that shows up on my "wedding dresses Orange County section!
I've also been adding a lot of information to a new section on my site about "cheap paper lanterns". As of now, I've written 10 or so, but I'm going to add more soon.
I'm currently looking into a screen-cast that will walk people through the process of couples getting their marriage certificate. by Kerry Johnson - Follow Kerry on G+!

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Mermaid Wedding Dresses


Different brides have different opinions regarding the type of dress that is right for their wedding. However, if you are looking for elegance and want to make the ceremony shine, you can always go for mermaid wedding gowns. They never disappoint. Mermaid dresses are normally designed to bring out the body curves. For those with slender body figure, and want to show off their body curves, then a mermaid dress is the best fit. This will help you make a more dramatic and sexy look. I hope you are not shy, because no matter the wedding dress not only mermaid dresses, if you are not confident of yourself and feel like you are comfortable, you might end up not making the perfect presentation.

People have different body shapes and sizes which makes it difficult at times for the bride to come up with the best dress. Always feel free to seek professional advice from one of the bridal shops. If possible you can go ahead and hire a stylist. But just to help you get a rough idea, below are the key points to note when choosing a mermaid dress. If your top is heavier, it is advisable to go for a mermaid wedding dress that has straps or sleeves which will offer support to the bust line area. Some women have a smaller bust which goes perfectly well with a strapless mermaid dress. But always make sure that the garment under your dress works well for you. Personally, I think the best thing to do when wanting to search for beach wedding dresses in the mermaid style is to first acquire a good undergarment before getting the dress. This will help you comfortably try different dresses giving you an idea of how you will look on the D-day. In simple terms, mermaid dresses have indeed revolutionized the fashion industry, giving the brides easy time in coming up with a glamorous wedding.
by Kerry Johnson - Follow Kerry on G+!