Hi everyone:

I know that I have been lax in updating my blog, I promise to work harder at getting relevant info to you in a timely manner. That being said, I found this wonderful article, and though I have written about this particular vendor before, not all of you have been followers for a long time.

The article was found on a site called “Think like a bride.com”

I hope you like it, I know I did!

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I have built a reputation of being pretty spot on in terms of trend tracking, well here is the next one. I rarely take on clients for full on marketing campaigns anymore, but this one was too hot to pass up. I want you, my faithful readers to be ahead of the curve. In the coming months, your brides are going to be asking you about My Flip Wedding. What, you ask, is a Flip Wedding? It is the brain child of the wonderful folks at Storymix Media and it is a way for brides and grooms to capture the memories of their wedding (before and beyond) in a DIY way with amazing results. Storymix Media will rent the simple to use little Flip cameras as a package, your bride then gets them into the hands of the people who know her best, her friends and family. Once they have filmed the bits and pieces of the big day from their unique point of view, the cameras are packed up and sent back to Storymix Media. They upload the footage and then the bride can use their easy-peasy storyboard editing system to pick the scenes, the theme and the music. The Apple Certified Pros at Storymix then edit them into a wonderful highlight reel. Videographers, don’t panic. This isn’t to replace you, this is in addition to you. I think, even cooler than couples using it for their wedding are all the other applications I am seeing. Grooms are using them for their bachelor party, brides are capturing their shower and girls day. Couples are taking them on their honeymoon. The possibilities are endless. You see the thing is, sometimes your best friends and family see things that you (and your videographer) miss. It is like getting to be a guest at your wedding. You can find out more in today’s press release.  Next month, OffBeat Bride is doing a feature on My Flip Wedding. Here is another heads up. I am seeing some copy-cats start to climb out of the wood work.

Don’t go there. Mike and Ariane at Storymix Media have been doing this since 2006 for pros and consumers alike. The new part is that now they have launched a wedding division specifically for the bridal market. Trust me, the team at Storymix Media knows what they are doing. For the record, no this isn’t a sponsored post but they are a client of mine.

Now, go and have a wholesale flower filled day!

I will be putting up “unfortunate” bridal photos from time to time. I think it’s fun to see those who are not afraid to step WAY out of the box.  I will only keep the photos up over the weekend. Send your friends over to view…

What was she thinking? More is better, so keep adding more!!!

From the waist down, the bride looks like my high school in 1994. Which is totally nostalgic for me so don’t hate on the Docs. But from the waist up….it’s hard to formulate words to describe what I see, because there’s just so much emotion.

I feel afraid, confused…bewildered. Like I really, really don’t want to get into a wrestling match at a gas station over something frivolous with this chick, if she is in fact a chick. I could swear that’s a five o’clock shadow on her face, but it could just be the lighting.

Here’s another one for you!

Guess she was the entertainment as well as the Bride!

Beauty begins inside. Some of us need a little help with the outside. There is a special lady, who’s company is based in Nutley N.J. who can help you look your most beautiful on your special day, but, she comes to you with  an even more beautiful inside.

Deirdre, the owner of Deeva Beauty, is a licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, and educator; with a background freelancing for Estee Lauder, Lancome, Revlon, and trained by M.A.C. A big fan of ‘provocative’ beauty and the Old Hollywood pin-ups, Deirdre is known for her ‘easy glamour’ style and the one to go to if you want to look GLAMOROUS but classy. Her favorite look is SMOKEY EYES and pouty lips, but fear not, a natural ‘girl next door’ classic bride is doable as well if that is what you desire.

With all that said, when you check out www.deevabeauty.com you will see what an amazing person Deirdre actually is. She shares hints and tips, she helps with questions you may have, she travels to your location to help you save time and energy, and a portion of each of her sessions goes to help various animal agencies. Even if all things were equal, this, (which they are not), puts her on higher ground.

Here is a direct quote, (which I love), from Deirdre’s website…”But I’m not just another makeup artist and DeeVa Beauty isn’t just another company seeking profits. It is a platform to look deeper within and find compassion and kindness towards God’s helpless, knowing your beauty does not only lie in your looks but in your humanity, ethics and your courage to make a difference. We all want to find an authentic experience, a way to live more passionately…to connect with something.”

So, if you want to be more gorgeous, if you want to have a Deeva make-over party, or you just want to look the very best you can look, on your special day, give Deirdre a call. You will be happy that you did!

Go get beautiful, Call Deeva Beauty and have a wholesale flower filled day!

Calling all DIY, budget, and techno-savvy  brides, have we found the site for you! What if I told you that you could get a professionally edited movie from the amateur video footage taken at your wedding at a price that won’t break the bank? Or that you could create an e-save the date and have it hosted in a private gallery? Looking for an affordable wedding slideshow to show at your reception?, This is the place!  Ariane will show you how can you easily capture photo video clips taken by your guests at your wedding. All this and more is available at Storymix Media.

Wedding video filmed on Flip camera from Ariane on Vimeo.

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Unique Products with You in Mind

One of the interesting things about Storymix Media is that they create products specifically tailored to help make your wedding day easier and more memorable.  Creative Director Ariane Fisher says, “After speaking with a lot brides and reading through many bridal forums, we realized that our expertise in creating custom, personalized media products that tell a story would be of real value to today’s brides.”  So, they created a site focused just on wedding couples.
Save Time, Effort, Money, and Enjoy Your Day for a Lifetime!

Here are some of my favorite ways Storymix Media will make your wedding just a little bit better.

Guest Uploads – for only $9.99 you can get all the photos and videos from your guests in hi-resolution files.  It’s easy (just send your guests a link) there is no sign-up required.  Great as a compliment or alternative to a pro photographer or videographer.

e-Save the Date - save some money and trees using a private online gallery to send a personalized slideshow. Just imagine how happy your out of town relatives will be to see you and your beloved, if they are unable to attend.

Slideshows - these are great to tell your love story, but rather than spending hours struggling to make one yourself or hope your cousin will do it, pick from 8 professional themes and know it’s done right.

Custom Movies – if a pro videographer isn’t in your plans, then you can either rent Flip cameras or use the footage from a camcorder.  The best part is you’ll have a 15-20 minute highlight video of the best moments, without the scenes of the camera sitting on a table forgotten to be turned off.

BridesnBlooms.com Special Offer

Storymix Media is offering their BridesnBlooms.com readers a 50% coupon to the first 10 people who order any product.  Just use coupon code BNB50 in their ordering system.  As a thanks for their offer we’d appreciate it if you would provide some feedback if you are contacted by Storymix as they want to make sure you loved every aspect of your experience.

As a National company, Storymix media can make ANYONE’S dreams come true!

You guys know that we love you and always try to bring you the coolest trends that we find. We think Storymixmedia is the epitome of what we stand for.

Go, record your wonderful events, incorporate Story Mix Media into your everyday life and have a wholesale flower filled day!

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Hello everyone!

Have I found a gem of a site for you!  www.weddingwelcomekits.com

What is that you may be asking…

Everyone knows that when out of town guests make the time, spend the extra money to stay overnight, and whatever expenses are over and above what your local friends would be paying, that you should show them that your recognize and appreciate their time and effort. So, what to do? You don’t really have any extra time, but, you could welcome them to town with a lovely welcome box, which has been custom made just for you.

www.weddingwelcomekits.com does just that. They will personalize your boxes, include all the labels and ship them directly to your door. Whatever you were looking to put inside, special for your guests, is up to you. Rest assured, when they arrive and see these lovely boxes, they will know that you cared and recognized that they cared too.

The choices of color, font, ribbon and design are up to you and are listed clearly on the site. They even list their pricing, the only thing that you will have to wait on is the shipping price, which, they calculate via USPSs guidelines (they don’t upcharge on the shipping, what they are charged is what you are charged).

Your basic 10 pack  includes:

Welcome Box (White, Pink, Light Blue, Oatmeal or Gold) with a personalized label
Treat Box: 3x3x3 white treat box with a personalized label
Personalized Water Bottle Label
Welcome Card (one sided printing included)
Single ribbon for the Welcome Box and single ribbon for the Treat box

Total cost (plus shipping) $60.00 or $6.00 per kit. The costs go down at the 25 count mark, to $5.50 per kit.

Not bad! Take a look at their site and see what they have that will work for you!

Have a Welcoming and wholesale flower filled day!

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Hi everyone!

Today we have a Local treat for PA, MD and DC brides. If you are looking for the perfect Officiant we have found her for you! Rev. Judith L. Guasch!

What do we love about Judith? How about everything!!!

As your wedding officiant, Rev. Guasch believes it is important to create a wedding ceremony with each couple that is as unique as they are, because each couple’s story is different and unique.  When working with couples, together, you will write a wedding ceremony which reflects your relationship, your spiritual values and your own cultural heritage.  With Rev. Guasch as your wedding officiant, You create a wedding ceremony all your own which bridges the old traditions with the modern contemporary in what she calls “Re-Traditionalizing.”   And when you have ownership, You are in control.  So, whether you are getting married for the first time, or renewing your vows, having a traditional wedding, Civil union, or doing something different in an unique setting, Rev. Guasch is the one and only wedding officiant who  will help you make your wedding day a day to truly remember!

One really cool element that Rev. Guasch brings to the table is that she actually helps you to “tie the knot”, This is accomplished via the Handfasting technique.”  The Ancient Celts tied knots over and around the hands of a couple during a marriage ceremony, so that the couple would be bound to a life of blessings, health, and happiness.  Hence we get the expression “Tie the Knot.” If you choose a handfasting ceremony with Rev. Guasch you can quite literally “tie the knot”, with the help of your friends and family; Creating a unique memory and a wonderful memento to have and to hold! 

Rev. Judith L. Guasch, M.Div. is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  She received her Masters of Divinity in 1999, and is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Take advantage of Rev. Guasch’s deal for 2011-2012 weddings.

Couples who book now for Nov. 2011 through Nov. 2012  receive a $20 discount on their ceremony fee.
Services must be booked and Planning Fee paid in order to receive discount.

Check out Rev. Gausch’s website www.lovely-uniqueweddings.com or give her a call at 717-222-9173.

Here’s to happy planning, and a wholesale fresh flower filled day!

Hi everyone:

So, it’s time to play the “why should we spend our money on that?” game

You found the perfect location, you chose the perfect dress, you found just the right invitations, now, you just have to address them all. You have to make sure you spell everything  just right, you have to make sure that people open the darn things…WOW, I bet you didn’t think about all of that! So, how do you get the point across that this is an important envelope? There is something really great inside, I want you to read it!!!

Calligraphy is your answer! I have found a great vendor for you to work with.

Megan Chapin is your world class Calligrapher.

I believe that calligraphy can and does set the tone for your event.  Whether it ’s a wedding, anniversary party or special birthday, the person who receives a hand-lettered envelope in the mail knows that the event is going to be special.  We get computerized junk mail every day…invite your guests the way you would want to be invited!!

Megan truly enjoys working with a client from the beginning of the planning process.  There are so many ways to integrate calligraphy into your event – from the designing of an invitation ensemble to menus and programs and place cards too!  Megan can work with your theme and will happily discuss any ideas you may have–the more creative the better!

As a professional Megan can answer questions you may have about invitation vendors. She can help you find vendors in your area. Megan will also help you with current etiquette and wording, when to mail your invitations and the like.

Please visit her website www.meganchapincalligraphy.com for more info. about her and to see samples, get pricing, list requirements etc. and feel free to call and ask questions!  There is no fee for you to call – 508-278-7290

Now, go out and have a beautifully written day and don’t forget to fill it with wholesale fresh flowers!

Hello all you lucky Northern N.J. folks! We have just found a fantastic wedding cake creator for you.
Have you been looking for an exceptional artist to create your dream cake? Well, your search stops here. Lisa at Sweet Grace Cake Designs will delight your tastebuds and dazzle your eyes with her amazing abilities. Lisa honed her artistic skills at
The Fashion Institute of Technology and is a hobbiest gardener. Fashion plays a large part in designing cakes and a designer needs to keep up on and create new trends. She loves to adorn her cakes with sugar flowers which she hand-makes to create realistic blooms.
So, once you have settled on the beautiful blooms that you will be receiving from bridesnblooms.com, simply inform Lisa of what you have chosen and she will replicate them for your cake, so, your guests can have their flowers and eat them too!
Take a look at her work, www.sweetgrace.net  she does awesome cakes besides the traditional wedding cake and she even does cupcakes and cookie favors.
If you log onto weddingwire.com you will find a 20% discount on a grooms cake for the month of June.
Have a yummy, wholesale fresh flower day!

Ok you guys, I have found another amazing vendor for you!!! What would you say if you could have your chocolate and customize it too? I don’t mean like M & Ms, (ho hum), I mean decadent amazing yummy 1″-4″ individual morsels of scrumptious melt in your mouth chocolate that have your name or your picture right on them!

Yes, this is possible! No matter where you live, No matter why you want this product, you can have your chocolate and eat it too!

Mother’s Day is coming!!! Send your Mom the gift that really says ” I love you” or Respect, or Cherish or all of them in 1 beautiful organza bag!

Call Gwen, at 1(866) 439-2462,  tell her you read about her great company 

Chocolate Graphics

on our blog. You will get 12 pieces of chocolate, 10 words & 2 flowers in an organza bag for just $7.95 (plus shipping). Now, just for Mother’s Day.

This fabulous product is also great for Graduates, Fathers, Print your logo and give them to your clients or prospective clients.

We think this is just Fantastic and we think you will too!

Have a wholesale fresh flower day!