Posted on November 6, 2009 by Special Moments
Thru the Association of Bridal Consultants , We are able to meet and partner with some of the most unique locations to host your Destination Wedding…….
Thus starts the beginning of a series that will be featured on Unique and Out of the Box locations to host your Destination Wedding…. or to Escape for your Honeymoon.
The first [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2009 by Special Moments
Special Thanks to all of the vendors that helped make the Grand Opening Celebration of our new office a success.
Orange Blossom Catering- Food and Serving Staff
Coast to Coast Event Rentals- Tent, tables, chairs, bar & garbage cans
Connie Duglin Linens- All the linens….
Delectable’s Catering- Desserts
Black Tie Event Services- Prestige portable Restrooms
Lightning Jack- Steel drum music
Bohemenian Fire- [...]
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Posted on August 10, 2009 by Special Moments
We ran across these great article by Julie Hinton and knew we needed to share it:
In these economical times we are all trying to cut back. This concept even applies towards your special day. Weddings that used to be lavish events are now turning to simplistic trends.
One thing still rings true: whether you are trying [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2009 by Special Moments
Get Married is a show on the Lifetime channel that airs Monday thru Friday at 7:30 am in the Morning. Colin Cowie is the host along with Deanna Pappas. They have a unique format to the show because they use experts from around the country to help share tips and ideas for planning your dream [...]
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Posted on May 20, 2009 by Special Moments
There is a difference between planners and coordinators, although most who claim to be either one are actually both. To start with, coordinators do just that, coordinate! She* may be there just for the day of your event, although you should meet with her a few times before the big day so that she understands [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2009 by Special Moments
So, you have the weight of the wedding world on your shoulders, not to mention the expectations of family and friends, and best of all, the in-laws. One more delay in gown alterations, one more meeting with the caterer, one more critique of the wedding invitation, one more late vendor appointment. What is a bride [...]
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Posted on April 30, 2009 by Special Moments
1. She* can’t read your mind. Just like your fiance couldn’t give you one good reason why you’re mad at him, your wedding planner won’t know exactly what you want unless you tell her. She may be able to figure some things out, but, unless you’re giving up all control to her on this important [...]
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Posted on March 29, 2009 by Special Moments
On Thursday , March 26th, 2009…. Nova 535 was the location for the Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West Local Networking meeting. We decided it would be fun to do a Vegas themed meeting complete with BlackJack tables… We were also able to showcase a new caterer in town. Ken Jurgenson from Chives Catering. [...]
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Posted on March 6, 2009 by Special Moments
Last Night was the Vip Night for Brides Against Breast Cancer. This was the first time doing that along with the regular sale. As the attendees ( brides plus guests)arrived to the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel they walked the pink carpet( supplied by Grand Events) to registration table to check-in. There they had the opportunity to [...]
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Posted on March 5, 2009 by Special Moments
On Thursday, March 5th, 2009 we arrived at the Howard Johnson’s Plaza Hotel to begin set-up for the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale. The pictures below are from Britt McAllister , who was helping with set-up also and was so kind as to catch a few photos of all of us getting ready for [...]
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