Archive for the 'Bridal Events' Category

Unique Wedding Traditions and Customs – Happily Henna After

Posted on September 15 2009 by Tamara

You know, I find unique wedding traditions and customs beautifully intriguing.  Happily Henna After is what came to mind when I saw these amazing images from Desert Trends Photography.  Michael Zysman entered a post to his blog not too long ago which documents the amazing technique and precision – stunning!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Mehndi/ Henna Body Art
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Deep rich colors in beautiful wedding floral design: chocolate flowers!

Posted on September 13 2009 by Tamara

When I was planning my wedding, I knew I wanted to incorporate a deep rich color in the beautiful wedding floral design of my event.  I wanted everything to be clean and simple but rich and elegant at the same time.  The flowers I chose were mini calla lillies and they were gorgeous!  I carried [...]

What to serve at a Bridal Shower Brunch or Luncheon?

Posted on September 12 2009 by Tamara

For those Maids/Matrons of Honor that are wondering what to serve at a bridal shower brunch or luncheon, let me tell you that I have a yummy option for your occasion, compliments of Chef Keath Allen.  What could be tastier than a sweet treat to accompany the sweet celebration of a loved one’s upcoming nuptials?  [...]

The art of photography which captures all the beauty of weddings is alive and well in Arizona.

Posted on August 30 2009 by Tamara

The art of photography which captures all the beauty of weddings is alive and well in Arizona.
We are elated to have so many wonderful artists in Arizona to offer brides an amazing service for their weddings.  Just check out Drew Brashler Photography to see what I mean. A few of his images pulled from his [...]

4 Pieces of Wedding Advice You Should Ignore

Posted on August 21 2009 by Laura

 
From weddingchannel.com
When you announce your engagement, the congratulatory messages will start to roll in — as will the loads of unsolicited planning advice. We asked real brides to share the worst advice they ever received. Here’s what they had to say about…

Paying for a Wedding
“An employee at the bank tried to get me to [...]

Not Being Married by a Priest or Minister? A Judge is the Next Logical Choice.

Posted on August 17 2009 by Tamara

For people who aren’t going to have a priest or minister marry them, a Judge is the next logical choice.  Depending on your preference, you can have a Judge come to your reception site or other location and perform your ceremony there.  Or, you can accomplish the formal exchange of vows at your local Justice [...]

Brides Needed for Focus Group

Posted on August 16 2009 by Laura

From Arizona Weddings Magazine:
Planning your wedding is a big task. As Arizona’s #1 bridal magazine, we want to make sure you, the brides, are getting everything you need from our products. So, in an effort to both better serve our brides and advertisers, Arizona Weddings Magazine & Website will be holding a small focus group [...]

Top Wedding Planning Tips – Mindset and Attitude

Posted on August 11 2009 by Tamara

To make your “day to remember” as blissful as you imagine I offer you my top wedding planning tips; your mindset and attitude are the the biggest contributors to the success of your event.  By no means would I ever say that I am an authority on planning weddings but what I can say, with [...]

Romance Is In the Air

Posted on July 9 2009 by Laura

The Romance and Wonder of floating amongst the Clouds:
Enter to win an amazing, private and romantic hot air balloon ride for two!
Be sure to enter to win this amazing prize at the East Valley Bridal Affair! One lucky couple will win a private chartered hot air balloon ride for two people departing from Phoenix, [...]

The Excitement of it All!

Posted on June 11 2009 by Laura

In the course of planning my own wedding, I used to always say it was something a girl dreamed about her whole life. It’s great to dream big, and big dreams can absolutely come true. The planning is sometimes stressful, emotional…dare I say trying, but ultimately truly, truly exciting. What a big day, and what [...]