SHORT BREAK

I am back....Last Monday and Tuesday I went to NYC with my sister. We crammed in so much in so much in two days..and we also got to see two shows -- Avenue Q and Hair Spray.

I came back to my "Wedding of the Week!" Thank God my two assistants covered while I was gone.

Anyway, it was a whirlwind week!! I am still trying to recover!!!

While in NYC, I stopped in several bridal stores --- The gowns were incredible and so were the prices!!! But it was fun seeing all of the really upscale designer dresses!!!

We stopped in at Jimmy Choo...their bridal shoes start at 425.00!!!!! However, they do give you champagne while you look!! VERY FUN!

DO'S AND DON'TS SERIES: DON'T TIP # 3: DON'T EXPERIMENT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY!

Don't experiment with new hair styles, make up and beauty treatments the day of your wedding.

Make sure that you have a hair and make-up trial several weeks before your wedding. You may want to try a couple of styles to see what looks best.

Also, DO NOT have a facial or facial wax the week of your wedding. Even if your skin usually does not break out after these treatments......YOU NEVER KNOW!

REMEMBER: Keep your hair and make-up simple. Your look should be natural..you want to look special...not OVER DONE!!!!!!

DO'S AND DON'TS SERIES: DO'S TIP #2:PROVIDE A "FUN STATION" FOR THE KIDS AT YOUR WEDDING

Instead of providing a "Kids Table" for all of your young guests to eat together (which sometimes is scary!) Provide a "FUN STATION." Seat them with their parents for dinner ......when their parents are dancing and talking with friends and family, the kids can go to he station and entertain themselves.

Designate a table (out of the way...in a corner) for kids to "Hang Out." Fill the table with coloring books, crayons, games, puzzles, etc.

If you have several small guests, you may want to provide a babysitter to keep an eye on things.

Ask your reception site if they have a smaller room you can use for a "KID'S AREA."
Definitely have a babysitter if you have a separate room. A room is great because you can bring in a TV and have a Movie and Popcorn to entertain the children.
they will appreciate having something just for them.

The kids will appreciate having something just for them!! (The parents will also thank you!).

DO'S and DON'TS SERIES: DON'TS TIP # 1: DON'T FORGET FUN TOUCHES

Fun touches that represents your personality will make you day special!! Here are some fun ideas: -

->Wear 'FUN" Shoes....blue shoes will fill that age old saying "SOMETHING BLUE!"

->Include some "FUN" facts about you and your fiance in your program for your guests to read while they are waiting for your ceremony to begin! (try to think of things that most people don't know about you...like volunteer work you are involved in, etc.)

->If you are having an outdoor ceremony/reception, have big buckets of personalized bottles of water available for your guests.

->Instead of a guest book that you probably will never look at after your wedding, Give each guest a quilt square to write a thought on. After the wedding, bring them to a profesional quilter to make you a memory that will last a lifetime and can be passed on from generation to generation!

DO'S and DON'TS SERIES: DO Tip #1..INVOLVE YOUR FIANCE IN THE PLANNING!!!

Try to get your Fiance involved in the planning. He may complain at first, but you will be surprised by his opinions.

Every groom-to-be is different, but generally speaking, they love to be in charge of the music!!! They also, of course love the tastings!!! :)

You want your day to reflect both of your personalties......so let him know that his opinions DO matter!!!!

DO'S and DON'TS SERIES:

Before I had the crash.....and lost all of my material.....I was writing about the important Do's and Don'ts for your wedding planning.

I will start the series over.....I am still stressed over loosing all of my material!!!! ha ha

Keep checking back....

EVERYTHING LOST

I am so sorry to all my BLOG FOLLOWERS......My blog was WIPED OUT!!!! I am not quite sure what happened.....I signed on to "Blog" and it was gone.....I have to start over!!! I am so sorry.

I will work hard to get everything back!!!!!

Keep checking back..it may take a few days...but I will do my best!!