629 couples vow to set record
By Brian C. RittmeyerTRIBUNE-REVIEWMonday, February 11, 2008
Some couples had been married for less than a year, and one was married for more than 60.
There were brides wearing their wedding gowns, and a couple wearing Penguins jerseys.
Ten were celebrating their wedding anniversaries on Sunday. Another nine will celebrate on Valentine's Day.
"Re-Union: The World's Largest Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony" was staged at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland as part of the yearlong celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary.
To be part of the official count, couples -- who paid $30 each to participate -- had to follow a detailed check-in system, bring a copy of their original marriage certificate and recite the same vows to each other. A reception with wedding cake and champagne followed.
Check out the full article in the Pittsburgh Trib.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
CoverGirl Bridal Challenge
Posted by PittsburghLive.com/Trib Total Media
Calling all brides-to-be! On Thursday, February 21st, local brides will be put to the ultimate test when they are challenged to outlast their CoverGirl Lipcolor in a wedding day inspired contest.
Through a series of obstacles at the PPG Place, Pittsburgh brides-to-be will compete in a crazed course, completing tasks that include "elegantly sipping" champagne and devouring wedding cake.
The bride who finishes the course first with her lipstick intact will be declared the winner of the CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge in Pittsburgh and will receive a wedding cake courtesy of Prantl’s Bakery, a $500 gift certificate to David's Bridal and their own personal CoverGirl makeup artist on the day of their wedding.
For more information, check out the event listing in the PittsburghLIVE events calendar.
WHO: Open to Pittsburgh Brides-to-be
WHAT: CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge
WHEN: Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: PPG Place
Wintergarden at PPG Place
200 Three PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RSVP: Brides@OutLastChallenge.com
Posted by PittsburghLive.com/Trib Total Media
Calling all brides-to-be! On Thursday, February 21st, local brides will be put to the ultimate test when they are challenged to outlast their CoverGirl Lipcolor in a wedding day inspired contest.
Through a series of obstacles at the PPG Place, Pittsburgh brides-to-be will compete in a crazed course, completing tasks that include "elegantly sipping" champagne and devouring wedding cake.
The bride who finishes the course first with her lipstick intact will be declared the winner of the CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge in Pittsburgh and will receive a wedding cake courtesy of Prantl’s Bakery, a $500 gift certificate to David's Bridal and their own personal CoverGirl makeup artist on the day of their wedding.
For more information, check out the event listing in the PittsburghLIVE events calendar.
WHO: Open to Pittsburgh Brides-to-be
WHAT: CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge
WHEN: Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: PPG Place
Wintergarden at PPG Place
200 Three PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RSVP: Brides@OutLastChallenge.com
Monday, February 11, 2008
How To Make A Crystal Wedding Tree
This video was found at http://www.videojug.com/ and made by Cristalier http://www.cristalier.com/
A Stunning Focal Point for the room! Perfect for Wedding Receptions, Showers, Engagement, Parties and Brunches.
These trees are absolutely Stunning! They can be used on all of your tables for your centerpieces or just a few. They can be used as accents around the venue such as on the escort card table, or sitting at a special drink station.
Hang votives with candles or use flickering battery powered amber colored simulated flame candles (Depending on the flames proximity to something flammable like another branch, METAL trees as well as artificial and real wood trees, candelabra, pillar candles, etc. have ALL been involved in fires at venues so battery candles are ALWAYS safer. As with ANY centerpiece using candles use precaution!) with ribbons in a matching or accent color to your wedding theme. Hang strands of Swarvoski crystal, faux crystal (acryllic) or hang individual pieces with fishing wire. Add flowers of almost any kind to the branches and decorate the base of the tree with the same flowers. Add Crystal candle holders with taper candles and votives around the base to complete the look.
You can place the large trees on a few tables and then make smaller centerpieces using branches in vases on the other tables. You can make each tree slightly different while maintaining a uniform look with the crystals. (adding leaves and butterflies, glass dew drop vases filled with flowers, test-tube hanger vases wrapped with tiny beads , garlands of flowers, vines, etc.) Just remember that your centerpieces are tall enough that guests can see across the table.
The trees come in several colors such as:
Bright White; High Gloss or Matte or Glitter Dusted
Shimmering Gold
Metallic Silver; Chrome or Matte
Manzanita Red-Brown
Almond Creme
Mocha Java -Glossy Brown
Glossy Jet Black
Trees are made from metal or wrought iron, some are faux Manzanita branches or natural Manzantia (The Manzanitas are a subgenus of the genus Arctostaphylos. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees (with white or pink flowers for example...) present in the chaparral biome of western North America, where they occur from southern British Columbia in Canada, Washington to California and New Mexico in the United States, and throughout much of northern and central Mexico. They are characterised by smooth, orange or red bark and stiff, twisting branches. There are about 60 species of manzanita)
The possibilities for decorationg these is trees is endless.
Supplies to make your crystal wedding trees can be found at your local craft stores. Ask your local nursery for recommendations on purchasing live plants. After all, you want them to look great throughout the entire evening and be able to support the numerous crystals you hang on them.
Some places to buy supplies include:
Cristalier.com, Michaels, Pat Catans, Hobby Lobby, etheraldecor.com
How to Make Crystal Wedding Trees for Outdoor Wedding
If you are planning an outdoor ceremony or outdoor reception, you can use the surrounding trees to turn your wedding into a crystal fantasy. Not only will you save money, but decorating will be a breeze.
Large trees can easily accommodate long strands upwards of 6 feet in length. Hang the strands close together and place lighting near the tree so that it illuminates the crystals as evening approaches.
Use potted trees (faux or live) between 4 and 6 feet tall to enhance your ceremony and head table staging areas. Hang crystals from branches. Wrap small white lights around the trunk and branches for an added lightingeffect.
*Interesting side note...these trees, with the branches removed are used as play gyms in bird cages....
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Don't Miss "A Bridal Show" Presented by Events By Dominico Sunday March 30,2008 at the Belle Vernon Holiday Inn. For more information see the shows add located on the left side of this page or if you have any questions, please call Melinda Dominico at 724-989-3590 or email Dominico@DominicoConsulting.com.
Tickets are available at the door, however, by pre-registering you will save time at the door and will be eligible to enter into the Pre-Registration Grand Prize.
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Please complete the registration form at http://www.DominicoConsulting.com and return by mail with your check of $5.00 per person attending. We will email you a registration confirmation and a ticket to print out. Bring this ticket with you the day of the show, we will attach it to your registration form and you will have quicker access. Please state if you need your ticket sent by U.S. mail, there is a $1.00 service fee added to the total. Tickets to be mailed must be ordered by March 20, 2008.
Tickets are available at the door, however, by pre-registering you will save time at the door and will be eligible to enter into the Pre-Registration Grand Prize.
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Please complete the registration form at http://www.DominicoConsulting.com and return by mail with your check of $5.00 per person attending. We will email you a registration confirmation and a ticket to print out. Bring this ticket with you the day of the show, we will attach it to your registration form and you will have quicker access. Please state if you need your ticket sent by U.S. mail, there is a $1.00 service fee added to the total. Tickets to be mailed must be ordered by March 20, 2008.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
A Cinderella Castle Near You!
If you are planning on having a Cinderella Fairy Tale Wedding you know that: the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.
Like other fantasy weddings, the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.
Other ingredients: lots of silver (candelabras, silver cake plateaus), plenty of pinks, classical symbols (swan or double-swan ice sculptures are perfect here), and pearl or rhinestone accents as brooches or bouquet ornaments, and buckets and buckets of rose petals.
Plus, every princess bride needs a really cute card box, whether it be a magic pumpkin or a sassy hot-pink hat box. A giant Storybook guest book would be a cute touch, too.
This theme pretty much determines where you'll hold the reception: a ballroom. Unless, that is, you're lucky enough to be able to book an actual castle, or live near one of America's castle-style buildings.
At (http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/index) you can check out all the castles in the united states and see if there is one close to you to use on your wedding day. this . The site provides general information about the castles and contact information.
If you are planning on having a Cinderella Fairy Tale Wedding you know that: the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.
Like other fantasy weddings, the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.
Other ingredients: lots of silver (candelabras, silver cake plateaus), plenty of pinks, classical symbols (swan or double-swan ice sculptures are perfect here), and pearl or rhinestone accents as brooches or bouquet ornaments, and buckets and buckets of rose petals.
Plus, every princess bride needs a really cute card box, whether it be a magic pumpkin or a sassy hot-pink hat box. A giant Storybook guest book would be a cute touch, too.
This theme pretty much determines where you'll hold the reception: a ballroom. Unless, that is, you're lucky enough to be able to book an actual castle, or live near one of America's castle-style buildings.
At (http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/index) you can check out all the castles in the united states and see if there is one close to you to use on your wedding day. this . The site provides general information about the castles and contact information.
Ideas for Personalizing your Wedding
1. Float edible petals in cocktails, or add colorful candy sticks as stirrers.
2. If you have the time, a personalized note on each escort card will surely make an impression! Guests will not forget being welcomed at your wedding with a handwritten note. It also makes for a nice keepsake.
3. Heirloom Cake Toppers: It's your something borrowed. For added meaning and uniqueness, ask your baker to create a layer using the same flavors as your parents/his parents, grand parents, etc, the origional owners of the cake topper.
4. As a nice surprise for your Bridesmaids, add a single flower that signifies your relationship or feelings about that person with the flowers meaning.
For Instance:
a. For the bridesmaid who has always made you seen the good in any situation: Calla Lilies, symbolizing Beauty.
b. For your childhood friend who has been by your side from the first crush to the last: Purple Lilacs, symbolizing First Love.
c. For your sister: Blue Violets, like the flowers meaning indicates, she has always been your most faithful friend.
1. Float edible petals in cocktails, or add colorful candy sticks as stirrers.
2. If you have the time, a personalized note on each escort card will surely make an impression! Guests will not forget being welcomed at your wedding with a handwritten note. It also makes for a nice keepsake.
3. Heirloom Cake Toppers: It's your something borrowed. For added meaning and uniqueness, ask your baker to create a layer using the same flavors as your parents/his parents, grand parents, etc, the origional owners of the cake topper.
4. As a nice surprise for your Bridesmaids, add a single flower that signifies your relationship or feelings about that person with the flowers meaning.
For Instance:
a. For the bridesmaid who has always made you seen the good in any situation: Calla Lilies, symbolizing Beauty.
b. For your childhood friend who has been by your side from the first crush to the last: Purple Lilacs, symbolizing First Love.
c. For your sister: Blue Violets, like the flowers meaning indicates, she has always been your most faithful friend.
Happy 2008!
Weddings this year which take place on 8.8.2008 are supposed to surpass the weddings of last year on 7.7.2007.
In Chinese communities around the world, eight is considered the most fortuitous of numbers, making it much coveted for addresses, phone numbers and bank accounts."
The word for "eight" in Chinese (Pinyin: bā) sounds similar to the word which means "prosper" or "wealth".
There is also a resemblance between two digits, "88", and the shuang xi ('double joy'), a popular decorative design composed of two stylized characters (xi, 'joy', 'happiness').
Some people also think that 8 can be associated with the symbol meaning infinity (an 8 turned 90 degrees).
The Summer Olympics are scheduled to open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m.
**Instead of serving the traditional three-or four-course meal at the reception, consider taking a cue from the Chinese and serve eight small dishes.
Weddings this year which take place on 8.8.2008 are supposed to surpass the weddings of last year on 7.7.2007.
In Chinese communities around the world, eight is considered the most fortuitous of numbers, making it much coveted for addresses, phone numbers and bank accounts."
The word for "eight" in Chinese (Pinyin: bā) sounds similar to the word which means "prosper" or "wealth".
There is also a resemblance between two digits, "88", and the shuang xi ('double joy'), a popular decorative design composed of two stylized characters (xi, 'joy', 'happiness').
Some people also think that 8 can be associated with the symbol meaning infinity (an 8 turned 90 degrees).
The Summer Olympics are scheduled to open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m.
**Instead of serving the traditional three-or four-course meal at the reception, consider taking a cue from the Chinese and serve eight small dishes.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Tips on: Seating your Guests
If you have a small, informal reception, you may not feel you need a seating plan. However, for large numbers, or a sit down meal, both you and your guests may benefit from a seating chart. The wedding meal may last for 2-3 hours and is a significant part of the day. If your guests are sitting with people they get along with, it will make a big difference to their overall enjoyment of the day!
The traditional head table:
Groomsmen-bridesmaid-Best Man-Bride-Groom-Maid of Honor-groomsmen-bridesmaid
While the traditional head table is still favored by most, alternatives are often being used such as including parents and clergy. Some are even including partners of the bridal party which works nice if you are using a Sweetheart table.
Seating tables with just one family group will let them relax, but it will not do much to encourage mingling. However, a table where no one knows anyone else might be a bit daunting for most people. Try and arrange a mix on each table-so everyone knows a few people. By thinking about guests' ages and interests you can make sure that each table is likely to get on and have fun!
Where to sit singles can also create a dilemma. On one hand you might try out a little match-making, but on the other, this could be rather uncomfortable and awkward for your guests. Certainly avoid a 'Singles Table'.
We have all been to weddings that we attended without an escort, knowing only the bride or a few members of the family and were either seated at the 'singles table' or seating was a free for all. What memory of the wedding did you leave with?
By seating your guests appropriately they can see that you took the time on your special day to think of them to make sure they enjoyed themselves. It is little details like this that go a long way to your guests and will ensure that everyone will remember your wedding with warm thoughts.
If you have a small, informal reception, you may not feel you need a seating plan. However, for large numbers, or a sit down meal, both you and your guests may benefit from a seating chart. The wedding meal may last for 2-3 hours and is a significant part of the day. If your guests are sitting with people they get along with, it will make a big difference to their overall enjoyment of the day!
The traditional head table:
Groomsmen-bridesmaid-Best Man-Bride-Groom-Maid of Honor-groomsmen-bridesmaid
While the traditional head table is still favored by most, alternatives are often being used such as including parents and clergy. Some are even including partners of the bridal party which works nice if you are using a Sweetheart table.
Seating tables with just one family group will let them relax, but it will not do much to encourage mingling. However, a table where no one knows anyone else might be a bit daunting for most people. Try and arrange a mix on each table-so everyone knows a few people. By thinking about guests' ages and interests you can make sure that each table is likely to get on and have fun!
Where to sit singles can also create a dilemma. On one hand you might try out a little match-making, but on the other, this could be rather uncomfortable and awkward for your guests. Certainly avoid a 'Singles Table'.
We have all been to weddings that we attended without an escort, knowing only the bride or a few members of the family and were either seated at the 'singles table' or seating was a free for all. What memory of the wedding did you leave with?
By seating your guests appropriately they can see that you took the time on your special day to think of them to make sure they enjoyed themselves. It is little details like this that go a long way to your guests and will ensure that everyone will remember your wedding with warm thoughts.
Wedding facts/Trivia for 2007 taken fromPeople Magazine July 2007 Issue
Stats of the Union:
Average cost of a Wedding: $27, 690
Average length of an Engagement: 17 Months
Average age of a Groom: 27
Number of Weddings in the U.S. in 2006: 2,155,000
Texas is estimated to play host to the most weddings this year: 191, 072
North Dakoda will have the fewest with 4,192
The longest wedding dress train measured 3,949.8 feet and was worn in Caudry France, on Aug. 5, 2006
Around 116,000 weddings take place in Las Vegas each year
The average number of wedding guests is 167
Average price of an engagement ring: $2,100
Average price of a wedding band: $650
Average number of weddings taking place in the U.S. every day: 5,904
The World's most expensive nuptials on record: $60,000,000
That's how much Billionaire Lakshmi paid for his daughter Vanisha's 2004 wedding.
The most expensive wedding dress on record was laced with 150 Carats of Diamonds. It was created by dressmaker Renee Strauss and jeweler Martin Katz. To date it remains unsold.
Stats of the Union:
Average cost of a Wedding: $27, 690
Average length of an Engagement: 17 Months
Average age of a Groom: 27
Number of Weddings in the U.S. in 2006: 2,155,000
Texas is estimated to play host to the most weddings this year: 191, 072
North Dakoda will have the fewest with 4,192
The longest wedding dress train measured 3,949.8 feet and was worn in Caudry France, on Aug. 5, 2006
Around 116,000 weddings take place in Las Vegas each year
The average number of wedding guests is 167
Average price of an engagement ring: $2,100
Average price of a wedding band: $650
Average number of weddings taking place in the U.S. every day: 5,904
The World's most expensive nuptials on record: $60,000,000
That's how much Billionaire Lakshmi paid for his daughter Vanisha's 2004 wedding.
The most expensive wedding dress on record was laced with 150 Carats of Diamonds. It was created by dressmaker Renee Strauss and jeweler Martin Katz. To date it remains unsold.
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