welcome to the moment


love is a gift...celebrate it

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Holiday Table

The table is the main piece of any holiday.
So holiday tree without much to the recipes.

Ham with pineapple salad. Take dice ham with green salad bag. Add dice ham with your favorite vinaigrette with  slice of pineapple. Add a few biscuits with jam. Add pie with drizzle of chocolate.

For fun peppermint flavored milk.

Set it up. Tree with mini peppermints. Small gift or small box on the plate. Music in your ear. Chocolates all day.

It is a Moment

For New Year Eve, cookie table. Herb ,cheese cookies. Wine cookies for dessert with champagne cocktail with your favorite wine. A beer brownie for the next day.



Happy Holiday and
Happy New Year Eve


Thursday, November 24, 2016

A Thanksgiving Party

White cloth. Pumpkin mini ones down the table.  Simplicity is key.
So for menu, grab help. Salad in bag with cranberries and sliced oranges. Then turkey breast with sweet potato fries.  Corn on the cob with herb butter. Add your stuffing as a dessert with cranberry buttercream.
Play everyone favorite music with a great snack table.
A white wine for the adults.
A pumpkin flavored ice cream float with orange soda for kids.

Have a great moment.



Saturday, November 12, 2016

Turkey Time

It is turkey time!

1 large turkey
1 stick butter
1 large container turkey broth
1 jar of apple glaze

In a pan, pour a third of liquid at the bottom.
Season and butter. Then baste every
Hour. 325 on oven. 3 and half hours.
Glaze with apple flavor for last ten minutes.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Inhouse Date

Here is bag.
It is a movie. Mini pumpkin cakes decorate with raisenettes and pumpkin icing. Then there is a sand which of carrots and raisens on cinnamon bread. 
Cheddar popcorn.
A pumkin , a small one decorated in white paint with gold hearts.
Cheddar popcorn in container.

A snack

Brownies topped with melted Godiva chocolate a few seconds at time in the microwave. Drizzle. Then top with gourmet popcorn.
Old black and white spooky movie with snack.


Halloween Spaghetti

Quick and easy

1 package of ground beef
1 package of pasta
1 onion
1 stick of butter
1 Tsp of oil
1 jar of sauce
1 jar of salsa


It is a pot and pan.
Oil and water meet and boil for pasta.Drain. Brown meat with salt and pepper. Then combine with sauce with butter. Top salsa in each bowl.

Music and game cards.



Saturday, October 1, 2016

The Olympics

Go big.

A cheese course of three. Fresh fish with shrimp sauce. Herb bread and basil tuna with fresh slices of tomatoes and olives drizzle with apple sauce. Then a simple grape nonalocholic wine as dessert.

I Do at the table with a toast like vows.

Great music and laughter with song.

Gold shoes and necklace presented to the bride.

It is a moment.





Sunday, September 4, 2016

Labor Day

Super Snack

Oreo in half with sprinkles.Music of your favorite summer tunes.End the summer with a sweet bite.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

The Snack Table

It is snack time on the weekend or in the evening. Chocolate popcorn with lavender. A herb pasta in a small container with crushed peanuts with a steak and Brie cheese melt.Then for the kid in all of us a mini hotdog with honey mustard infused with crush nuts garnished with cheddar popcorn.



Friday, July 8, 2016

Inhouse Date

Date night. Black lace leggings with bra. Adventure  like Batman movie with high heels. White sauce pasta  salad shrimp garnished with popcorn. Margarita beer and ice cream float.

Monday, July 4, 2016

4th of July Wedding

For the holiday simple with a celebratory spirit is the way to go.

We start the day with jeans and t shirt with satin shoes as a bride. In an ice cream shop, a wedding for three takes place with a simple I Do.
Then we have lunch for 50. Carnations in white in a silver buckets. Then clear blue plates. The champagne flows for your guests. For the lunch,you have a catered affair at Houston's.

For the signature drink 1 liter of Pepsi, 5 cans of chocolate drink with 1 bottle of champagne. Garnish the glass with a lemon wedge.

Then later you head to Chicago for your honeymoon.



Give love to Toys for Tots

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Steak Salad

Grill or pan. It is up to you for the summer.
For the steak, season sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook max 20 minutes per side in butter.
With your salad, slice your steak. Then take the bag of salad, add the pecans.
Salad dressing is equal parts of ice cream and dressing.
Add freshness of hospitality of diced pineapples.


2 portions of steak, 1 bag of butter, salt and pepper to taste,1 bag of salad. 1 can of pineapple 4 Tsp thousand island 4 Tsp vanilla ice dream, 1 bag of pecans

Music and great place, you an easy way to celebrate.

Brownie Suprise

Southern sweet no matter where you are. You need a box of jiffy corn bread,4 prepared brownies with nuts,a small bag of peanuts, container of Wilton high humidity icing, or icing with extra Crisco shortening,and a cup of Pepsi.
Then we need to do the following things for the dessert. You need bake. Cool. Make mini balls with the brownies. Then fill your cupcakes. Ice by adding 3 Tsp of Pepsi to your icing. Crush the nuts. I want you to add them to the muffins.
You have a great dessert.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Icecream 4 Th of July

There is the  ice cream bar with herbs,nuts,and flavors for the holiday. Then there is rice,nuts,truffles(slightly cooked and cool) on vanilla ice cream.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

4 Th of july

Burger. It is simple. Burger bar. We have turkey and regular burgers on the grill or in the kitchen. We have topping of nuts,blue cheese,tomatoes,bbq sauce,chip dips. Then there is ice cream. Backyard with music or headphones in the park. It is a moment.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Summertime Salad

1 bag of salad 2 peaches 2 Tsp ranch 1 bag of honey nuts A salad. Crush the nuts. Dice the peaches. Add to salad. Then add ranch dressing.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

The Moment

When I started moment I was inspired an era of vintage with a Modern Bride in my hands. We were looking something new but old fashion but with options. So off to The Knot, a new website with plenty of ideas about how to have a wedding. It was an odd time to plan a wedding. Many of us had to put down the fantasy and pick up reality. I, with few other girls each week gave each other advice. We learn the essence of the moment. There was a favorite song and not just the hot wedding list song. The dress was restyled from a family or friend one. It was a special wedding season. Then we came back to help others while we lived through home buying,baby making, and holidays. I, later, went back often from Cinderlla weddings to blue jean dessert receptions. With a conservation, I started this blog. I wanted them to dance as the first dance not just have a classic tune waltz. Be inspired by this wedding. It is a bride. She sent out a letter invite to fill the room with close family and friends. There is a tea length dress with a pastel colored veil with pastel colored shoes. A round bouquet of tea roses and carnation. Her favorite love song greets her guest at the door. There is the bride and groom walk on the journey together. The ceremony includes song,poem,and vows. A child dances towards the end. The reception is filled with all sweet things. There is pastries as a centerpiece with small flowers under it.The music are the best moments. It changes to classics for dance with modern tunes at the end. The cake. It is two tier. It is white with a simple ribbion on the side but it spins around. A small day with 80 guests. A favor of chocolate cake. It is a moment.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Inhouse Date

Movie with vegetable wrap. Then we wear shorts shorts with tank with black t satrap heels. Add popcorn with soda.

Friday, June 3, 2016

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Saturday, May 28, 2016

The Cake Wedding

It is May. The last month before it gets really hot. A great time to plan a moment.
Invitation. Vanilla scent on white invite with pink ink. A bow wrapped around the invite. A pink envelope.
The Bride. One single peony in pink surronded by white tea roses with pink satin ribbion. A pink dress with white shoes. A ceremony of a white aisle runner with a light weight wire basket.  The ceremony has the  couple to walk down the aisle. Then they have a flower girl behind them. Then the wedding party. The couple sits during the ceremony.
The Reception. The wedding cake for a centerpiece in white icing with pink dots on the side with a glass wedding bell.  A meal that meets sweet and savory with a cookie in a cake flavor as desert. Then a wedding cake in white with a mini wedding cake as a topper.  Music starts with pop music and jazz. Then it ends with current tunes on the radio.
Candies as a wedding favor is a sweet ending to the day.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Bridal Class

12 months or more
A planner
A Budget
A photographer
An officiant
Ceremony and Reception Music
A movie

6 months
A florist
A Baker
A dress
Transportation
Wedding Party
The Museum

3 months
Invitation Ordered
Menu Planned
The Dinner

2 months
Rehearsal Dinner
Alteration Appointment Made
Ceremony It

1 month
Invitation Sent Out
Wedding Emergency Plan


Day
Wedding Schedule


Inhouse Date

Pink dress with fuchsia..with red satin shoes. Then there  is pizza bites with mini cookies.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Love Notes

To the beach or dance floor, it is a mine too.

Sing...Ed Sherran
Matrimony...Usher..Wale
My Precious Love..Otis Redding
My Love...Patti LaBelle
Kenny G...Wedding

Sunday, May 22, 2016

CountrySoul

A movie plays with the radio,the bull in the background. A silent one. Atl,the bull...CountrySoul.

Inside Park Wedding

A plan B for rain is needed for this moment.
The Bride. A bride walks down the aisle in green shoes. A bouquet is a round ball of miss and baby breath. An aisle runner is simple grass. A mix of leaves,baby breath, and petals are for a small moss covered flower basket. The ring bearer carries the ring in a nut on a pillow. The kids go first. Then followed by the party. A couple walks down the aisle. The groom in a green tie with brown shoes. A song,the Earth Song by Micheal Jackson. A poem,two songs. A bouquet presentation of leaves with baby breath. A shoe change at the end.
The Reception. The Reception has two trees with fruit at the base. Then there is fruit and vegetable appetizers. Moss covered vases with simple branches. There is classical music,jazz, and r and b. A plate of green sauces,nuts, poultry and beef. A bouquet of roses presented to the bride. A dance with the flower girl and ring bearer. Then there is a couple dance. Then a mix of modern tunes.
The Ending. There is a sparkle on green shoes. Country music for the cake cutting. A cake of white icing,green dots on the side. It is a glass..apple..as a topper. The bride is given a gold dipped rose.
A flute plays as they leave.
The guest leave with cookies in green boxes.
It is a omens.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Bridal Class

Welcome to creating The Moment..

12 months
A journal
A planner
A Consultant or Helper
A Budget
A Caterer
Wedding Site
An Officiant
A DJ and/ or Band
Ceremony Music
A Photographer
Engagement Part
A Cookie Date


6 months
A Dress Appointment
A Florists
Save the Date
Wedding Party
A Cake
Transportation
A Candy Date

3 months
Ceremony Items
Rentals
Donut Date

2 months
Invitation Ordered
Rings Please
Rehersal Dinner
Cupcake Date

1 month
Invite sent out
Dress Alteration
Bridal Shower
Emergency Plan
Inhouse Sweet Date

Day Of
Schedule
Enjoy the Day



Friday, May 20, 2016

Inhouse Date

It is time to relax. A mat for two. yoga moves. Spandex shorts with sports bra. Fruit based snacks. A break from movie night.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Love Notes

Let Me Love You...Mario
Stay With Me..Sam Smith
With or Without You..U2
All of My Life..Ki- Ci & Jo Jo
All of Me..John Legend


Share your first moments with song.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Country Soul

The Bull..ice cream sandae date as you listen to the bull..Atlanta on the radio.

Circus

It is a time for fun. So welcome to the circus.
The Bride. The Bride wears a white dress with a red veil with red matching shoes. A boquet of red and yellow roses. A star pendent necklace completes the look. She walks down a red aisle runner to a show tune.
The Ceremony. The Ceremony is filled with song,dance, and a poem.  Bubbles are given to the guests as the bride and groom dance up the aisle.
The Reception. The reception has red and yellow umbrella in potted plants with red and yellow flowers at the base. A garland of light in tent fashion is above the head. Songs from the Lion King is for the couple entrance and departure. A fun but sophiscated cocktail hour with circus food. The flavor so became sauces for the dinner. A popcorn table is fun towards the end.
The cake. The cake is two tier in red and yellow. Two clowns in wedding attire is the cake topper.
This is great guest list of fifty with a white invite with red and yellow ink.
Keep day festive and fun. I would not take this moment too seriously.


Saturday, May 14, 2016

Bridal Class

Easy does it? So these are basics to plan your wedding...You can even skip the favors.


12 months or more
A planner
A budget
An officiant
A Photographer
A Caterer
Weddibpng Sites
Inhouse Date

6 months or more
A Dress
A Florist
Transportation Cake
Wedding Party
Yoga for Two

3 months or more
Select Music
Beauty Plan
Wedding Acessories
A Picnic


2 months
Invitation ordered
Rehersal Planned
Cupcake date

1 months
Inviation Sent
Emergency Plan

Day of
Wedding Schedule a Review
Enjoy

Friday, May 13, 2016

Wedding Blogs to Love

Brookyn Bride
Rock N Roll Bride
Style Me Pretty
Martha Stewart Wedding
Collin Cowie Wedding


Inhouse Date

Pink tank with animal print legging with black high heels. Pizza of bacon,cheese...Then vanilla milkshake..

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Monday, May 9, 2016

Love Notes

Great songs for your day...

At Love..Etta James
By your Side...Sade
Crazy Love..Van Morrison
Everything..Micheal Buble
That's How Strong my Love Is..Otis Redding

theknot.com

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Toy Story



Invitation
A blue invitation with red ink

The Bride
The Bride wears a white tea length dress Witherd roses with clear balls in the center

The Front of the Ceremony
Two blue painted oversize opt fill with two oversize topiaryies of roses and greenery

The Cake
White cake with a mini doll and train as a topper


Unique Touches
Bubbles,animal cracker table,heart shape mini pizza,two clowns...




FAO Schratz...Have a great Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day..

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Bridal Class

May, the spring is about to become summer. Enjoy the journey of wedding planning.


12 months
Planner
Florist
transportation
Cake
Photographer
Officiant
Food
A wedding day break with friends

6 months
Dress
Beauty Plan
Wedding Accessories
Music
Wedding Party
Save the Date
Honeymoon
Inhouse Date


3 months
Review
Wedding Favors
Rehersal Dinner
Invitations Order
Me Day

1 month
Invitation Sent
Dress Alteration
Emergency Plan
Day of
Wedding Schedule
Enjoy








Inhouse Date

Pink shorts with white bra...black and white polka dot shoes. Pink cupcakes with turkey bites. Lemon flavored popcorn.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Love Notes

Great and classic options for your wedding.

You Give Good Love..Whitney Houston
My Heart Goes On..Celine Dion
Endless Love..Luther Vandross
We Belong Together.,Mariah Carey
When I'm With You...Tony Terry..

Monday, May 2, 2016

Rainbows

It is spring. I love it. After the rain, comes the rainbow. A beautiful inspiration for a wedding.
Invitation. A clear invitation with a pink ribbon, a musical note charm attached to the invite. Like a love letter, find a vanilla scent and spray on the back of the invite.
The Bride. The bride wears a pink wedding dress with a clear crystal beaded vanilla. A shoe of pink. A bouquet of pink roses both tea size and full size with a clear ribbion. She walks down the aisle of a colored aisle runner to Patti LaBelle, Somewhere Over the Rainbow. A pair of pink shoes sit on pillow on a pedestal at the end of the aisle for presentation later.
The Ceremny. A gold arch. Pink,red,yellow, and blue covered flowers cover the arch. An orange,red, and pink flower ball hang on the center on a gold ribbion. The Music inspired by The Wizard of Oz. A flower girl of Dorthy in a pink dress with red sparkling shoes with a ring bearer of the lion, animal print in pink as the pillow.
The Reception. The decor of pink. Balls of clear glued as a topiary. The bottom of the container has miniature flowers. Gold chargers with a pink rose.
Candy Table. Colored candies with cookies along with mini cupcakes that had candies on them.
Ribbion in the sky by Stevie Wonder is the first dance song.
Favors, in clear boxes, fill with Skittles.
It is a moment.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Bridal Class

It is almost April showers bring May flowers....

12 months
A beautiful journal
Officiant
A Planner
Caterer
Photographer
DJ
Wedding Flowers
Newspaper Annoucement

6 months
Transportation
Cake
Dress Rentals
Save the Date
Wedding Parents
A Moment with Friends

3 months
Wedding Accessories
Rehersal Dinner Planned
An Inhouse Date

2 months
Invitation Order
Beauty Plan
A Home Spa Day

1 Month
Invitation Mailed
Emergency List

Day of
Enjoy



The Bull

Have a root beer with chocolate icecream. Then groove the bull/ Atl....countrysoul

Centerpiece

Tullips,sweet peas, and lilies in a silver plantar container.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Inhouse Date

Denim with animal print top with animal print shoes. Bacon burger with broccoli...Herb fries. Pepsi. Dance movie.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Children's Art

For a light hearted moment, being inspired by children art is a great canvas of inspiration.
The Bride.To walk down aisle, a white A line will do with a yellow veil. Paint silk shoes in paint in a child like design. Taking drawings and making paper flowers for the bouquet completes the look.
A flower bouquet is presented to the bride at the end of the ceremony,yellow tea roses in round form with a colorful blue,red, and green ribbions.
Invitation. A white invitation in yellow print. A red ribbion at top completes the look. An inner envelope of blue with a simple white invitation.
The Ceremony. Ribbions in the Sky by Stevie walks the bride down the aisle. A poem, a song. Very simple vows. A first toast. Your first kiss. Bubbles walks you back the aisle. Your first meal is done at a private spot as the reception flows for cocktail. A tasting and dessert will be served at the reception.
The Cake. Two tier cake. Child like drawing on the side of the top tier only. Fondant ribbons of yellow,red, and green is the topper of the cake.
The Reception. Centerpiece,gerber daisies in white vases, yellow and red.
Favors, mini cupcakes completes the look.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Bridal Class

We are writing and celebrating your love story. If you keep that idea in the mind,you have a moment.

12 months or more
A vision
A Journal
The Officiant
The Food
The Cake
The Places
The Dress
The Music
Inhouse Date

6 months or more
Say Cheese, The Photographer
The Florist
The Wedding Party
Transportation
Save the Dates
A book reading date
Girls Out Lunch

 3 months or more
The Rentals
The Beauty Plan
Wedding Accessories
Invitations Ordered
Wedding Annoucement
A Picnic Date

1 month
Invitations Mailed
Engagement Pictures
Menu Planned
Emergency List
A Poetry Reading Date

Day of
Schedule
Light food and drink
Cheers it is a moment..

It may take a million dollars for an event but not so much for a moment.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Inhouse Date

High heel shoes with pink bra and panties....popcorn with Pepsi...

Have fun..

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Runway Bride

An another classic wedding movie favorite. Great inspiration for a great and classic wedding for the bride.
The Bride. The bride wears an ivory off shoulder dress with a veil that has white beads on it. Then a touch of pink on the shoes, Down the aisle with a classic country song,musical notes on the ivory aisle runner. A bouquet of ivory roses and white beads in a round form. Then we add a tiny horseshoe charm within the bouquet.
The Ceremony. So we have the vows,a song or two, all in the soul of country music. Then we have a guitar to play during the vows. We have a reading which are also lyrics from another song. At the end, the bride gets a pair of cow boy boots. Taking the Movie and playing it, you go up the aisle.
The Reception. White roses with yellow tea roses. Then we have a cocktail hour meets bbq mini bites. Then we move dinner. We have the meat,salad,potatoe. A deepert of fruit base pie. Then the bride wears a pair of sneakers.
The Cake. The cake,two tiers in white. Yellow dots of icing on the side. Then as a topper. There is a pair of sneakers with a pair of glasses.
At the end, a braclet is given that spells out forever.

Love is a gift...

Centerpiece

Pink tulips,astilbes,and ivy. A spring garden wedding moment placed in a wooden box.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Bridal Class

April showers is almost May flowers. I would get as much as I needed done by June.

12 months
Planner
Journal 
Top Three Wishes
Officiant
Ceremony Requirements
Caterer
Photographer
DJ
Ceremony Music
Florist
Cake
Candy store date

6 months
Dress
Reception
Wedding Party
Transportation
Rentals
Save the Date
Girlfriend brunch

3 months
Ceremony Acessories
Invitation Ordered
Ceremony Programs
Family Lunch
Rehersal Dinner

Two months
Favors
Emergency Checklist
Beauty Checklist
Best Friend Cheers

1 month
Invitation Mailed

Day of
Schedule Review

Have a great week..




Friday, April 15, 2016

Inhouse Date

Animal print shirt and black underwear with gold heels. Animal crackers,grilled goat cheese melt with apple juice meets white wine...Welcome to a tech movie night.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Love Notes

Sure Thing..Miguel
Hood Love..Mary J Blidge
A Long Walk..Jill Scott
Human Nature..Micheal Jackson
For the Love of You..Isley Brothers

Bride's Wars

One of my favorite movies in which we have common n theme as we continue into the wedding season. Competion.

To set the day, white invites with yellow or gold ink. We give the guest a chance to make some decisions with a small card as a planner. For the parents, a song at the door a singing card with their invites. From the invite to the day, lot of whites with yellow. I found one yellow wedding dress on themerrybride.com for a formal day. A monogrammed white aisle runner with the letters in gold and yellow. The flower basket is simple little gold baskets.
The Reception. The reception has glass or gold candelabras for the centerpiece. A dual of food for each course. Then two flavored cupcakes as a dessert. The wedding cake in white witih yellow flowers as a topper. Place cards are tiny mirrors. The film pictures of the two girls are at the guest sign in table.
Special touches from the theme. A floral pin in the hair is precious. A duet sung at the reception. Your best could walk you down the aisle.  A strange bluish green hair wig dancer entertains the crowd in a classy manner. Then there is lemon drop martini favors from accenttheparty.com..
In the meantime,put your feet, for a mini wedding break to watch the movie.

Countrysoul

country music meets two vanilla floats for two....the bull/ Atlanta on the radio,..

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Bride Class

It's April. We are heading to full wedding season. So I would get a lot things done before the brides start calling..


12 months or more
Wedding Journal
Wedding Planner
Officiant
Photographer
Caterer
Wedding Sites
DJ
Florist
Cake
Inhouse Date

6 months or more
Wedding Dress
Wedding Rentals
Wedding Party
Parents Lunch

3 months or more
Invitation ordered
Ceremony Details
Wedding Acessories
Sibling Cocktails
Rehersal Plan
Beauty Plan

1 month or more
Invitation ordered
Favors
Wedding Menu
Seating
Dress Alteration
Emergency Plan

Day of
Breakfast
Day of Schedule

Friday, April 8, 2016

Inhouse Date

Cotton Candy,popcorn with slushy...pink shoes with jeans and pink shirt....


Movie with snacks..have fun guys

Monday, April 4, 2016

The Garden

It is spring. The weather is nice and gorgeous. It has been like a great art painting on the good days. It has been very inspirational as we have entered into wedding season.
Be inspired by the season.
The Invitation. Green ink on white paper. We add an old school touch of a floral ribbon at the top of the invite. Do you have a favorite floral scent? I would use on the back of the invite for a personal touch.
The Ceremony. Greenery in two pots on either side of a garden arch is an earthy statement for the front of the ceremony. On the arch, bring in lilac with branches and greenery. Then little miniature wreaths on the pews complete your ceremony look.
The Bride. She is wearing a tea length white dress with green shoes with a colored green veil.A bouquet of presentation bouquet of lillac,ivy, and baby breath is carried down the aisle. An emerald necklace is presented to her during the ceremony.
The Reception. So we enter into potted trees but for fun,add vegetables at the base of the trees with flowers. For the centerpiece, broccoli in the center with tall vases of lilac on either side. Then there is a vegetable base cocktail hour with a fruit base signature cocktail.  Pop music mixes with dance tunes. Then current radio beats dances you into the night.
The Cake. Two tier cake. It is white cake with green umbrella topper.

Countrysoul

Chest or Checkers? The Bull/ Atlanta..on the radio with chips and vegetable base dip...

Saturday, April 2, 2016

The Budget

I know it may seem like a dirty word but it is not. No,no one wants to mix money with wedding. It has to be done.

When? In the beginning, we must plan for the budget. It should be the third thing on your to do list. So start early. I would not get discouraged. From a wedding for two in jeans to large affair, a wedding is a sweet celebration.
How? From tech apps to old school pen and paper, there are plenty of methods to get your budget correct. The Knot,online, a wedding website still has the best wedding budget checklist for free. You can even use an accounting base program.
The Rules? The rules used to be simple. The bride's family paid for the expenses. Times has changed. So the couple may pay without the parents. The bride do pay for their own wedding. Then there is also the family affair. It should be a real number and not a movie one.
Cuts? There are many ways to cut the expenses of a wedding. Wedding favors us expense that many people will not notice. Wedding flowers are great but can be supplemented by candles or glass. Renting items or dress saves you a great deal.
Law? Everything should be writing,who pays what. Cancelation of the wedding is a sour subject. It may happen. You should figure how the money is returned.  A wedding account with wedding insurance is sound advice for some brides.
So,take a moment and a deep breath to know, it may take a million dollars for ano event but not so much for a moment...

Centerpiece

Silver dish filled broccoli with mini carnation baby breath on the outside...

Bridal Class

So it is April. I hope you are having a great spring. Make sure you enjoy the beauty of the season for a moment.

12 months or more

Vision..,write it down
Three things you want
Date and Time
Budget
Officiant and wedding sites
Caterer
Wedding Books and Planner
Picnic

6 month or more
Photography
DJ
Florist
Wedding Dress
Transportation
A drink with Friends


3 months
Wedding Cake
Wedding Dess Appointment
Invitations Order
Wedding Accessories
Plan Rehersal
Book in the park

One Month
Invitation Mail
Favors
Emergency List
Inhouse Date

Day of
Enjoy...with wedding schedule





Friday, April 1, 2016

Inhouse Date

Red,white,and blue popcorn. We have chocolate candies with a milk shake. White House Down. Then we wear jeans,red t shirt with green four inch heels.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Spring Wedding

Spring inspires a wedding. The blooms makes the most pessimistic believe in love and matrimony. As I have walked through my own streets, I am inspired to share the ideas for a spring moment.
The Ceremony. An garden arch painted pink but on the arch, we hang flower petals on white beads for the front of the ceremony. Flower petals are glued to small green wreaths on the aisle. Then there a flower petal decorated aisle runner. A mistletoe in pink florals hang near the front of the ceremony.
The guests receive a fabric but floral fan at the door with the program.
The Bride. A floral wedding dress in tea length is bold but a beautiful statement with simple pink shoes. The headpiece of a green glass flower in hair gives a subtle but still elegant statement. A green bouquet with three pink tulips in the center is quite lovely for this wedding.
The Reception. We enter into a space for 50. The tables are covered in flower petals with three tulips in green glass bud vase. Each guests receive a tulip with name tag on plate. There are oversize pots of greenery throughout the room. A dance,a meal, a live music selection, a dj, and cake cutting...then there is dancing.
The Cake. The cake is two tiers in pink with greenery as a topper in a birdcage with candy Easter eggs around.
The Favor. The favor are egg shape candies.A sweet ending for the day.

Love is a gift,celebrate it...

CountrySoul

Hadphones for two in the park listening to the bull on the radio,the Atl edition..

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Centerpiece

Chocolate flowers in colored white chocolate vase...is different way to go for a centerpiece idea.

Bridal Class

It is holiday weekend. Personally I am knee deep in Easter bunny. We must go on.
So here is the list.

12 months

A wedding journal
A planner
A Budget
A walk in the park date

6 months

A wedding sites
A caterer
A officiant
A DJ and Photographer
Wedding Dress
Transportation
A Florist
Wedding Party
A picnic date

3 months
A wedding cake
A menu
Wedding Acessories
Wedding Rentals
Inviations Ordered
An Inhouse Date

1 month
Seating chart
Emergency Plan
Meeting with Planner
Wedding Dress Alteration
Invitations Mailed
Cupcake Date

Day of
Review of day of schedule
A great breakfast
Enjoy

Friday, March 25, 2016

Lenox Square Mall...Play

It is a great weekend to play at Lenox Square Mall.

Inhouse Date

Poka Dot dress with an inspirational movie. Popcorn with Easter Eggs and carrot cake.

Have fun guys.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Countrysoul

Bed breakfast in bed with the radio tuned into The Bull Atlanta.

Wedding for Two

Say I Do, recorded and sent to all. We are in your living room. Decorated with candles and flower petals. A single tier chocolate cake with two strawberries as a topper. The music of Kenny G. A red dress with chocolate brown shoes. Read a poetry to each other.


Saturday, March 19, 2016

Centerpiecees

Tall vase filled with pink and gold painted branches

Bridal Class

Almost Easter my favorite time of the year. It is a great time to plan a wedding.

12 months
A wedding journal
A wedding officiant
The Planner and Budget
The Florist
The Baker
The Caterer
The Photographer
Wedding Sites
Inhouse Date

6 months
The Cake
The Dress
Transportation
Bridesmaids
The DJ
The Picnic Date

3 months
The Wedding Aceesories
The Menu
The Alterations Appointment
The Art Museum Date

1 month
Emergency Plan
Seating Chart
The Movie Date


Day Of
Review the schedule
Enjoy




Friday, March 18, 2016

Inhouse Date

Love and Basketball movie. Herbal cheese melt with lemonade.We are wearing jeans,jersey,pony tail with high heel shoes..

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

The Bull

On the calendar...The Bull with bread and pasta for a middle of week date.
Tune to The Bull on the radio, Atlanta.

Pink

Pink is the color of spring. This is not my favorite color, but  it is my top ten. So from the flowers to dress, consider this color for the moment.
The Ceremony. We are going to do paper spring flowers inside a container of greenery. Two large pots of this design. Then we use  flower confetti in pink instead of flowers petals.  Pink pew bows with paper flowers in the center. Nature music is played outside.
The Bride. The bride wears a pink gown with a pink veil. Then floral shoes gives it a touch of the season. We use a bouquet of pink paper flowers in various shades. A real bouquet of roses is presented at the end of the day.  A sweet pony tail. Tiny crystal and diamond earrings. Then we walk down the aisle to Human Nature by Micheal Jackson.
The Wedding Reception. Oversize pots of greenery with pink paper flowers throughout the room. The cocktail of fruits and vegetables placed on rounds of grass. Jazz tunes. Then we move on to dinner with a centerpiece, a grass or miss covered container with paper flowers. Then consider a tea bar with a pink signature cocktail. Edible flowers are incorporated within each course.  The music goes from retro to old school hip hop.
The Cake. A sweet spring ending. A round table cloth in pink. The oversize cupcake in pink with the paper flower as a topper.

Happy Planning

Friday, March 11, 2016

Bridal Class 101

The days here is singing spring. So here is a list for the week.

12 months or more
Wedding Journal
Picnic Date in Park
Wedding Planner
Officiant,Caterer, Photographer
Wedding Sites
The DJ
Engagement Dinner

6 months or more

A Massage
The Florist
Wedding Dress Shopping
Transportation
Wedding Party
Wedding Cake

4 months or more
Alteration Appointments
Wedding Invitations Ordered
The Wedding Annocement
Hair,Nails,Makeup Plan
Great Movie Night with Friends
Wedding Newspaper Abnoucement

1 month or more
Invites Mailed
Menu Planned
Reception Seating
Dress Alteration Appointment
Rehearsal Dinner Plan
Emergency List Plan
Last Wedding Planner Appointment
Bath and Book

Happy Planning..

Centerpiece

Star shape bouquet of white gardenias, tea roses and mini carnations with sea shells in the center..

Inhouse Date

Card game date. Jeans with black and white heels with black tank. Steak with glazed apples. Chips with spicy apple chutney..Have fun..

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Creative Invites for Wedding Party

Normally, a phone call does it.
Then we scream with excitement.
We are off to plan our wedding, knowing our close family and friends will be there. Yes, it can be that simple or you may give them a moment.
Singing Card. What's their favorite song? A personalized singing card says thank you in advance. A card, a colorful pen, and a stamp, then we are off to ask the big question to those who close to you.
Sweet Tooth Gift. Bribery, sometimes gets you everywhere. Maybe some food will help. A cupcake, chocolate at a great shop is the way to go. A small gift with the question on a small personalized card.
Fun T Shirt. What is your friend or family member's personality? A personal expression t shirt is light hearted to say yes.
Three ways to get a  I Do for you. I would keep it  light hearted and fun. Then email a list what you need from them. Personal touches set the right tone for your day.


The Bull...Atlanta

Enjoy The Moment...at The Bull...countrySoul..

Bridal Class 101

This week,for some, if you are lucky inspired by the upcoming season,spring. The Sun. Did you miss it? Happy Planning in the sunshine.

12 months or more

Write down vision
Buy a Planner
Create a Budget
Grab a Journal
Planning Day in Park
The Basics..Officiant,Caterer,Photographer,D.J.
Wedding Sites
Engagement Party..A Tea?

6 Months or More

Dress Shopping
Salad Lunch with Friends
Inhouse Date
Form Wedding Party
Florist
Save the Dates
Transportation

3 months or less

Wedding Appointments
Order Sign In
Rentals
Invites
Ceremony and Reception Accessories
Read a Funny Book


1 Month

Menu
Seating
Favors
Emergency Plan
Emergency Kit
Appointment with Planner
Wedding Annoucment

Day of

Breakfast
Check List
Yoga
Have Fun...

Friday, March 4, 2016

Inhouse Date

Adventure Movie.We wear jeans,t shirt, and animal print high heel shoes. Popcorn meet skittles. Fruit salad with cheese and orange flavored jam...Have fun.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Inhouse Date

The Dramatic. Oscar weekend. It is old movie night. TV dinner with milkshake. Capri pants,shirt, and high heel pumps with pumps.

Have a great night.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Inouse Date

Basketball footage. Try something different. Jersey as dress with heels, a pony tail. Peanuts, sweet and sour wings, with honey vanilla buttercream cupcakes.

Have fun.

Bridal Class

So I hope you guys had a great Valentine's Day as I, myself was chocolate engaged.

You should get more things done this week.

12 or more months

A funny book
A funny movie
A wedding journal
The basics...officiant, ceremony and reception site, food
The DJ
The Cake
The Photographer
The Wedding Planner..person,book, or both
Honeymooon

6 months or more
An Inhouse Date
A Dress
Transportation
Wedding Party
Save The Dates
Florist
Rentals

3 months or more
The Menu
The Ceremony Items
Hair,Nails Planned
A Home Spa Day
Wedding Invitation Ordered


1 months
TheWedding Favors
Table Seating
Wedding Rings with Date
Wedding Invitation Mailed
Final Alterations
Wedding Rehearsal
Emergency Plan

Day Of
Love
Enjoy
Emergency Plan
Wedding Schedule Review

Have fun

Centerpiece

A dummy tier with miniature flowers. Then we place a glass figure on the dummy tier.

Winter White Wedding

So it is winter. I love this season. I am the only southerner in this area not complaining about the weather. So a wedding in the winter is a perfect idea for me.
Invitation Please. A clear invitation with silver ink and silver bow with scent of vanilla on  the inner envelope. A program should  match. Then we move forward with clear favors with candies for favors wrapped in silver bows.
Here Comes the Bride. The bride in a white dress with silver satin shoe. A bouquet of silver and clear beads completes the picture. A silver or mirror tile  runner is a unique touch with candles on either side. Soulful jazz tunes are played for the processional. The guests blow bubbles at the end of the ceremony.
Let it Snow. Mirror  rounds on round tables. A glass urn filled with clear beads and roses. Then we play classical  and jazz tunes with fun children music. Then we move on to Motown to  dance. Then hot 100 current tunes as the party progresses. In  meantime, we have trees with  clear glass ornament filled with snow hanging from silver painted trees. An ice cream bar. Creative shape ice for bar.
The wedding cake. The cake is two tiers. The top tier has a snow flake effect. Then we have topper of a crystal couple ice skating.
So the winter wedding that will warm everyone's heart.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Inhouse Date

Adult Cookies and Milk. Camp short shorts with plaid shirt with high heel boots. A movie. Seafood sub with graham crackers topped with buttercream and mini marshmallows. Lemon flavored popcorn rounds off. Strawberry Milk.A little different for the kid at heart.
Have a great time.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Bridal Class

It is love week. So it is hard but not impossible week to get the party started. From the florists to cake bakers,they are knee deep in orders. I would wait to next week to receive more time and attention.

Have a great Sunday

12 months or more

A wedding journal
A wedding planner book
A wedding consultant
A wedding site list
A photographer
A DJ


6 months or more
A wedding officiant
Wedding Sites
Cake
Transportation
Save the Dates Send Out
Wedding Dress



3 months
Wedding Party List
Alterations Appointment
Emergency List
Wedding Accessories
Rentals Finalized

1 Month

Invitations Sent Out
Girlfriend..Lunch
Rehearsal Plans Finalized
Spa Day,home or away..Relax
Emergency Kit

Let's not forget our V Day date..Okay.






Centerpiece

Full pink roses with mini tea pink roses as a topiary in a grass covered basket.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Inhouse Date

Black shirt with white shorts shorts. We add a black and white shoe. Then there is a movie. A meal of fresh fruit,apple sauce with ham.

Winter Spring Dress Moments

A winter dress has become much more accessible but for those brides who desire a spring look,a.  lace coat, a fur wrap, or a heavy shawl gives you more options.

I found three great options at BHLDN
bhldn..dot com

Theman,,Gown
Fleur Dress
Sophia dress..

Happy Shopping

Centerpiece

White silver painted planter with real grass but glass flowers..

Friday, January 29, 2016

Inhouse Date

For this week,start with casual soul music. The attire,he,in boxer shorts. You,my dear in boy shorts with matching bra. Board game on floor. Have fun.

Tis the Season to Save

These all great ways to save on your wedding

Rental Dress
Display Cake
Make Flowers
Cupcakes
Borrowed Home Space
Free E vites
Letter Invites
Rental Flowers
Skip the Favors

Centerpiece

cookie roses in a glass vase. A great alternative for the real thing especially the winter or the peak of summer.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Inhouse Date

Football or Sports theme movie. High heel sneakers. Sport bra with work out shorts. A veggie sub with beet cupcake with chocolate icing.

Have fun.

Centerpiece

3 pillar candles. In the center,light 3 rose shape candles. A beautiful sight for a pastry theme wedding.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Inhouse Date

Plaid shirt with short shorts. Pizza making with wine. We listen to Motown as we make pizza with a simple salad.
Enjoy.

Cheese Tasting

A cheese tasting is an unique idea for wedding reception. A food,filling and creative, you can dress it up or down anytime. From a fun brunch to a great cocktail,the ideas are endless.
The planning starts with a white invite with yellow ink in white invitation. This is a great day for 50. So we move on to the big day, a bride enters the space in a white short dress with yellow shoes. A bouquet of yellow beads complete the picture. As she heads down aisle to a guitar , grapes on the pews are a creative touch. The grapes and florals on a white arch is the decor for the front of the ceremony.
Then we move on to the reception. Simplicity is the key. In glass urns,we fill with grapes,berries,and florals. Then the guests listen to jazz to start with great band music for dinner. Cheese tables are self serve. Then we move on to a sit down three course meal of cheese paired in a creative manner. A cheese cake is a sweet ending as dessert.
A wedding is great but optional. Two tiers of rectangle shapes in white. Yellow ribbons on the side of each tier. Then a block of cheese with two mice in wedding attire is a fun topper.


Bridal Class 101

12 months or more
Wedding Journal
Wedding Planner Purchase
Wedding Sites
Wedding Budget
Cheers, a coffee meets hot chocolate engagement party!

6 months or more
Wedding Sites
Officiant
Photographer
DJ
Food
Dress
Transportation

4 month mark
Menu
Wedding Planner Appointment
Alteration Appointment
Invitation
Rehearsal Dinner Plan
Cake

Make sue you schedule a date...

Off the Rack

Alfred Angelo has been around forever. It is known for classic styles.

Style Numbers for Consideration
2506
869
2356
964
2083

alfredangelo.com

Book List

It is planning season for most of you. Here is a great list of books for your big day.

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planning and Organize
Martha Stewart Wedding Planning
Wedding Planning for Dummies
Colin Cowie Wedding Planner and Keepsake Organizer
Wedding Planner..Beverly Jenkins

Centerpiece

Bachelor Button,Carnations,snowballs in the center. All flowers in white to represent winter. Place the flowers in distressed wooden silver box. Great for brunch or lunch,even casual evening wedding.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Inhouse Date

A quiet evening. A chip dip sandwhich,tomato,turkey. Devil eggs with popcorn. A star is born movie with mini cheesecakes. A  one piece mini denim dress with pink satin shoes.

Centerpiece

Frames in glass with electronic pictures on a fondant covered dummy tier.

Tech Wedding

So it is not what it used to be. From the wedding to the reception,a tech wedding breaks the mold.
An invitation of white paper and black ink. A black inner invite. A website enclosure invites your guests to join you on the journey. On the websites polls suggestions, and party music makes your wedding worth waiting for.
The Bride. A silver wedding dress with a unique bouquets fits this moment. A led light bouquet with glass flower that is musical. A pair silver sneakers is also different that lights up. Hair back in bun. Red cat shape glasses. A change of bouquet,simple but small white bouquet with black beads is presented her during the ceremony.
The Ceremony. A color change aisle runner. Oversize glass flowers in clear urns on clear column. A song, a  reading, a poem, and the exchange of words. Two glasses presented,champagne toast.
The Reception.  The glass and mirror. A Dj provides music.Oversize clear glass flowers on a colored light box. A champagne infused meal. Fruit for a dessert. A cake on the light box. A cake that has computer language on the side of the cake with a glass cake topper. Have everyone to sign your Twitter page.