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Floridians – Get Ready For Crazy Fun Wedding Photos!

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Hey Deland, Florida! Are you ready to be the center of attention? When it’s your turn to smile for the camera, wouldn’t you like to know that the photographer is working to make sure that you look even more glorious? Moments Two Remember is that kind of photography studio. With Moments Two Remember, it’s all about you. The lighting, setting, and angles are picked to put you in the spotlight. What could be better?

Deland Florida's Best Studio Photographers
Deland Florida's Best Studio Photographers
Imagine flipping through a photo album filled with all of your life’s best memories. What stands out the most? Is it the great time you had? Is it the goofy smile on your sister’s face as she realizes the dog drank some of her punch before she got to it? Who can you trust to take those photos so that all of your favorite moments stay as vivid and sharp as the first time? Floridians choose Moments Two Remember.

It’s not the fabulous Florida sun that draws so many people to Moments Two Remember. It’s their ability to capture you—every moment, every occasion—in the best light possible. Moment to moment, moment one to wrap up, these photographers never let you forget that the focus is on you.

The events YOU want remembered. The people YOU want to cherish forever. The cheerful photographers at Moments Two Remember take the time to find out exactly what you want and go the extra mile to deliver it. They’re not happy until you’re happy, but even the most particular people fall in love with their photos.

Moments Two Remember photographers are fully equipped to shoot on location or in the studio. That means having a caring and talented photographer at your destination wedding is a breeze. Want to have family portraits taken at your home for a more personal touch? Moments Two Remember has you covered. They literally boast “anything that you can think of…we will be there!”.

Any of these sound familiar? Moments Two Remember also does location photography for these events:

  • Engagements
  • Weddings
  • Family Reunions
  • Baptisms
  • Birthdays
  • Sweet 16’s
  • Anniversary Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • College Graduations
  • …you name it, they’ll be there!
M2R Specializes In Wedding Photography
M2R Specializes In Wedding Photography
Moments Two Remember also shoots professional studio portraits. When it’s time to take senior photos that show off your talents and personality, this is the Deland Florida photography studio to choose.

When you want professional family portraits, pet portraits, engagement photos, or photographs of any important occasion, you can count on Moments Two Remember to capture your favorite people and places.

Check out Moments Two Remember for these studio portraits:

  • Daycares (Children’s Portraiture)
  • Senior Photos
  • Yearbook Photos
  • Sports Photos
  • Family Portraits
  • …and more!

Wow! You can’t beat the variety and you sure can’t beat the world-class service from Moments Two Remember. Plus, they have a variety of packages to suit any budget. Go ahead. Step into the limelight. Moments Two Remember will be there to help you remember it forever.

Tags: Deland FL Wedding Photographers, Deland Florida, Wedding Photos
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Montgomery AL Is Stoked To Have This Photographer

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

There’s no hiding the awesomeness of Darrell Duggan, owner and mastermind behind Duggan Studio. From one end of the photography spectrum to another, this man does it all—and does it well.

Artistic Portraits & Photography
Artistic Portraits & Photography
Based in Montgomery Alabama, photographers like Darrell are hard to find. However, all of Alabama—yes, every city in the state—can have a piece of history lovingly fashioned for themselves by Duggan Studio. Never mind that Darrell happens to be one of the sweetest guys around. He’s also a very talented photographer who does fine art portraiture as well! Really!

The thing that really gets you excited when you visit Duggan Studio is his oil painting. Darrell creates oil paintings based on portraits. That means that you can preserve your face or special moment in the same way that many of our famous ancestors did. Oil paintings last several lifetimes (when properly cared for) and are worth their weight in gold, though you’ll never pay that much with Duggan Studio. You get the same high quality oil paintings and fine art portraits from Darrell that the kings and queens of Europe used to pay top dollar for.

Unique Portraits
Unique Portraits
Imagine the faces of your friends as they walk into your home and see a beautiful oil painting of you on your wedding day. Wouldn’t you feel like a queen? Duggan Studio wants that for you and they’ll make sure that you experience that feeling with your very own oil painting.

Duggan Studio has also mastered what few other Montgomery, Alabama photographers do. Darrell does photo restoration. This means that if you have an old photo of your great grandmother’s house or your great grandfather that you want restored to a higher quality photo, Darrell is the one to call. He will make the photos look as if they were taken yesterday instead of yesteryear.

Besides high quality fine art portraits and photo restoration, Duggan Studio also does standard studio and location photography but never in the standard fashion. Darrell goes above and beyond to make sure that your photos are exquisite representations of your memories and your moments. Once you get a taste of the high quality photos from Duggan Studio, you’ll keep Darrell’s number on speed dial for your next occasion.

Tags: Fine Art Portraits, Montgomery AL Photographers, Montgomery Alabama, Photo Restoration
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“Our Most Important Ingredient Is You”

Friday, November 13th, 2009 - Posted by Mandy Maxwell

When you think of a catered event, you don’t think of the menu as being very personal. Five Starr Catering changes all that. They strive to deliver the perfect dining experience around your menu, not theirs. As they say, “Our Most Important Ingredient Is You.”

Banquet Catering
Banquet Catering

What is better than grandma’s apple pie on your family reunion buffet? Nothing! Except maybe an apple pie from Five Starr Catering made from grandma’s recipe. With their strong family background, they understand the importance of memories create by family recipes and the importance of adding personal touches when catering an event.  In fact, their name “Five Starr” is from the number in their family. They added the word “Services” because they know what a vital part service is in your catering experiences.

Five Starr will prepare any family recipe for your event. If you don’t have a family recipe you want to use, they have you covered. Five Starr has sample menus and ideas for you to choose from in easy to understand categories: holiday party buffets, sit-down banquets, wedding reception buffet, and company picnics. They also offer a range of rental services to spruce up the decor of your event like chair covers, china, and centerpieces. So whatever your vision is for your event, they will make it happen!

Five Starr Catering does a very wide variety of events. Anything from wedding receptions, formal banquets and corporate functions, to hog roasts and golf outings — they do it all! So if you want a catering service in Leechburg, PA where fine food, excellent service, and affordable prices all come together to make your catered event a delicious success, look no further than Five Starr Catering.

Tags: Catering, Food Catering, Leechburg Pennsylvania, Wedding Caterers
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Have The Dream Wedding You’ve Always Pictured

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 - Posted by Mandy Maxwell

Every little girl dreams of her big day; no detail is spared. CC Floral Designs in Rhode Island is an expert at interpreting those visions into a gorgeous display of creativity.

Wedding Reception Decorations
Wedding Reception Decorations

Wedding Reception Decorations

Event designer Carol Carpentier knows how each flower can bring back a special memoryl. The smell of a rose can signal happy thoughts of times past. Maybe tiger lilies bring back the memories of ones grown in their grandmother’s garden. Carol understands the importance of these tiny details.  For these reasons, she gave up her flower shop (where she worked for some 20 years) and decided to redirect her creativity and expertise on a larger scale with event decor.

Listening to a customer’s vision of their wedding or event inspires Carol to create something uniquely personal — bringing those dreams to life beyond expectations. Extraordinary bridal bouquets, centerpieces and floral arrangements are what brides experience when they work with Carol at CC Floral Designs.

Exceptional event and wedding flowers are just one of the many essential services CC Floral Designs has to offer.  A specially tailored plan that coordinates the bride’s wedding vision with a range of styles to create the ultimate day is what wedding planning is all about. CC Floral Designs planning service does just this and more.  They are able to provide experienced event consultation services and the individual attention you need to really enhance your big day.

From coordinating a small aspect to planning the whole event, Carol and her team take the weight off your shoulders. With options like a set-up service, the stress of wedding decorations will be one less thing you need to worry about.  By using their wedding planning serivces chair covers and sash rentals are no longer a hassle. Whether a formal elegant indoor affair to a splendid outdoor garden ceremony, CC Floral Deisgns strive to make  your wedding and reception fit for the princess you are!

Tags: Floral Designs, Rhode Island, Wedding Planner, Wedding Reception Decorating
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Can’t Cook? Don’t Worry – Dinner For Two Made Easy!

Monday, November 9th, 2009 - Posted by Mandy Maxwell

Can’t cook but want to do something romantic for your lady? Romantic dinners at restaurants are too cliche and can get expensive. How’s this for something new:  Bennett’s Catering, a catering company in Daytona Beach FL, offers a unique specialty gift basket complete with everything YOU need to serve your someone special a romantic dinner.

Easy Dinner For Two
Easy Dinner For Two
Tracy McRae of Bennett’s Catering is the craftsman behind these great gift baskets. She says they are able to make several different versions depending on your taste.  Whatever you choose the result is a  delicious meal!

One option is an Italian themed dinner with everything you need to make an amazing pasta dinner with a biscotti dessert. It also includes a liqueur and specialty coffee. All you need is the salad and bread to complete the scrumptious feast!

Tracy also makes baskets with candies, cookies and other desserts for your sweetheart with a sweet tooth. Specialty Platters are also a hit! All platters are completely custom including any theme food you might need for an event or party. (Think of the themed party possibilities!) These can also make GREAT hostess gifts!

By offering catering for all occasions, Bennett’s can make any of your events a success. So if its just a single platter for your ladies night out makeover party or a full banquet complete with champagne fountains and a full bar with wait staff , Bennett’s will have you covered!

Although I can’t share a taste of their delectable treats with you right now, I can share a little feast for your eyes. Check out their Catered Party Photos)

Tags: Catering, Daytona Beach FL, Daytona Beach Florida, Gift Baskets, Party Platters
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Wow Your Wedding Guests Thanks To This Miami Florist

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson
Orchid Tulip & Lily Reception Centerpiece
Orchid Tulip & Lily Reception Centerpiece
If you’re excited about seeing what unique wedding flowers are available for your Miami wedding, now is the time to jump up and down with joy. The reason to be so celebratory is because you have access to one of the most artistic, creative florists in all of Florida. Tria’s Flowers, Antiques & Gifts is far and away the most amazing Miami wedding florist if creativity and head-turning appeal are what you desire.

No exaggeration here. Hortensia Tria, owner of Tria’s Flowers Antiques & Gifts, is a brilliant designer who uses height, shape, and form to dramatically entertain the eye. Tria’s can do simple but they can’t do plain. If you want something simple but unique, Hortensia’s the florist for you. If you want over-the-top fun and quality, she’s a master of that too.

Hortensia is also bi-lingual. A bilingual wedding florist! This can be very handy in Miami Florida where wedding guests may include a combination of both. Hortensia has loads of experience dealing with a multicultural wedding featuring both Spanish-influenced and American wedding traditions. Not only do her flowers blow you away, but she also eases the flow of communication and allows you to plan your wedding flowers in an environment that is comfortable for YOU.

Hanging Flowers Centerpiece
Hanging Flowers Centerpiece
Tria’s Flowers Antiques & Gifts never fails to amaze. The contemporary beauty of each arrangement is a positive reflection on you, the bride. Wedding guests see the flowers as a reflection of your personal style. Bold, daring arrangements with traditional beauty and uncommon allure are a wonderful reflection on you and bring your similar features to light.

On the day the wedding guests see flowers from Tria’s, they aren’t just wowed by the flowers. They are wowed by YOU. Your style, your selection, your choice. When it’s time to choose the most creative wedding florist in Miami, choose Tria’s Flowers Antiques & Gifts.

Tags: Miami FL Florists, Miami Florida, Wedding Flowers
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Happy 70th Anniversary To Birmingham AL’s Finest Bakery!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

For Savages Bakery, seventy years has come with many changes. The thing that has remained a constant with Savages Bakery is their quality. They have remained the very best bakery in Birmingham Alabama. From the bottom of our hearts, Wedding And Party Network would like to wish everyone at Savages Bakery a very happy 70th anniversary.

White Chocolate & Strawberries Wedding Cake
White Chocolate & Strawberries Wedding Cake
Located in the Homewood AL suburb of Birmingham since 1978, there are few people who have not celebrated an occasion with freshly baked delicacies from Savages Bakery. Birthday cakes, wedding cakes, breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pastries, pies and more have been served fresh and made in-house daily for a homemade taste like none other.

Savages Bakery even has a lunch menu! If you’re ever in Homewood Alabama, visit Savages Bakery for lunch and walk away completely full and satisfied. Their menu ranges from sandwiches and sides to salad plates and box dinners. Yum!

What Savages Bakery is best known for is their AMAZING ability to create beautiful wedding cakes, party cakes, birthday cakes and other unique designs. These are not your average cakes, mind you. This Birmingham AL bakery creates works of art. The pastry chefs at this bakery are like Michalangelo with a decorating spatula. They are Renoir with a bag of icing. They are Picasso with the layers of cake.

Savages Bakery is hands-down Birmingham’s most artistic bakery ever. Just take a look at their cakes and see for yourself how creative and brilliant their designs are. The best thing, though, is that these are all made to customer specifications. They take what you want and bring back the impossibly beautiful version; one you wouldn’t have hoped for in your most colorful dreams. Need a Birmingham Alabama bakery? You’d be cheating yourself not to visit Savages Bakery.

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"Lopsided" Pastel Wedding Cake
“Lopsided” Pastel Wedding Cake
Lilac & Pearl Wedding Cake
Lilac & Pearl Wedding Cake
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries Wedding Cake
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries Wedding Cake


Tags: Birmingham AL Bakeries
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A Force To Be Reckoned With – Galeforce Photography!

Friday, October 30th, 2009 - Posted by Mandy Maxwell

“Your dreams become beautiful treasures in my hands.” That pretty much says it all! Susan McKinney of Galeforce Photography in Fort Worth TX knows exactly how important it is to get the most out of your photo shoot.

Unique Wedding Photos
Unique Wedding Photos
Susan has a real gift for photography and an artistic vision to match. Her technical expertise and attention to details make Susan a true gem! She is a veteran professional photographer and comfortable in all situations! Even underwater! That’s right! If your destination wedding calls for underwater photography Susan has been there, done that!

Picking a good photographer can be one of the hardest things about planning a wedding. Susan McKinney specializes in wedding photography and knows how to capture those little moments that make your wedding personal. Being a woman herself, she makes sure the bride looks her best in every shot. Does your hair look okay? Is the veil straight? Your confidence on the big day is essential and you will be in such good hands with Susan you won’t give it a second thought.

Just listen to this blissful bride:

All my pictures are priceless! Each time I look at them I relive the most beautiful day of my life! Not only have I gained a photographer that I want to use for the rest of my photogenic days, but I have a new friendship with the most talented photographer. Susan is truly a blessing, and her pictures too! -Andrea B

Pet Portraits
Pet Portraits
Just like Andrea said above, Susan does way more than weddings and will be your go-to photographer for any occasion! Once you use Galeforce Photography, you are treated like family. You even receive discounts on future sessions and prints! No matter what the occasion — senior portraits, family photos, even commercial headshots — you can count on Susan!

A rare attribute of Galeforce Photography is pet portraits. If you have a pet, you know they are part of the family too and getting a picture of their “good side” is next to impossible. Susan is gifted with patience and is able to really work with your pet and capture their personality.

No matter what you are looking for Susan McKinney of Galeforce Photography has got you covered! If you don’t live in Texas but would love to have a jack-of-all-trades photographer like this, check out our listings of wonderful local photographers to find one in your area!

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Tags: Fort Worth Texas, Fort Worth TX Photographer, Pet Photography, Photography, Unique Wedding Photography, Wedding Photographer
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The Best Name In Ice Sculptures Is Krystal Kleer

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Droves of satisfied customers have called on their favorite Appleton Wisconsin ice sculptor time and again for icy works of art. There is no need to ask whose artistry exceeds the rest. It’s Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures LLC.

Floating Grapes Ice Sculpture
Floating Grapes Ice Sculpture
Finding ice sculptures can be a not-so-fun task when you don’t know where to start. If you’re considering having an ice sculpture at your party or wedding, call Krystal Kleer Ice Scultpures. Their ice sculptures are guaranteed good enough to send a chill of excitement down your spine.

Romance is the specialty of Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures. From start to finish, your event will exude an air of amoré. It takes only one glance at their artistic ice sculptures to see that romance is primo in their book. For example, Krystal Kleer creates mesmerizing ice swans. Kissing or floating in a pool of affection, their ice swans are uncommonly beautiful.

Krystal Kleer also creates unique ice sculptures that blend beauty and practicality in a rarely seen way. Imagine a large, decorative floral arrangement billowing out of a dazzling ice vase. It sparkles just like crystal but has more depth, more charm, and more eye-catching appeal. Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures has also created ice cake pedestals. Every bit as impressive as a large crystal glass pedestal, this type of ice sculpture is a cut above the rest.

Though they hardly need more to make them stand out, Krystal Kleer also creates ice sculptures with pieces “floating” inside. They have frozen flowers frozen inside a giant heart and fruit inside an ice sculpture for the opening of a bar. They can even etch names to look like they are “floating” on the inside, frozen forever in a beautiful statuesque display.

Whatever your occasion, if it requires a dazzling ice sculpture call Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures LLC.

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Tags: Appleton WI Ice Sculptures, Appleton Wisconsin, Ice Sculptures
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Ride Into Recognition With CelebrityLimoService.com

Monday, October 26th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

If you live anywhere near Metairie Louisiana, you’re bound to have heard of CelebrityLimoService.com. This is THE place to go for limousine rentals in Metairie, Louisiana. Get excited if you live in bayou country because you’ve never experienced a limo ride until you’ve been in a limo from CelebrityLimoService.com.

Limousine Fleet from CelebrityLimoService.com
Limousine Fleet from CelebrityLimoService.com
Most people have seen a limousine on television and on the Internet. However, how many small town folks still turn their heads one rolls down the street? All of ‘em.

Though Metairie and Baton Rouge are not “small towns”, you’ll be surprised what reaction you get when you take a limo ride through any of the cities that CelebrityLimoService.com services.

That’s why CelebrityLimoService.com is so special. They have stretch and super stretch white limousines. They offer airport pickup, chaffeur service, city tours, charters and casino charters. What more could you want from a limousine service?

“Family owned and operated” doesn’t mean small time. It means BIG focus on service, quality, and experience. It means BIG time travel through the city for a night of fun and opulence. It means BIG attention to your desires and a BIG desire to make your dreams come true. You never have to question what CelebrityLimoService.com is all about. They’re all about YOU.

In fact, every limousine from CelebrityLimoService.com is the luxury edition, fully stocked for your entertainment. That’s why so many major companies have chosen CelebrityLimoService.com when they need a ride around Louisiana. Services from CelebrityLimoService.com have been used for three (count ‘em, THREE) Super Bowls, The Republican Convention, NCAA Final Four, Sugar Bowls, famous musicians, movie stars, and even the Papal visit.

Want a magical night in Louisiana? Climb in the back of a limousine from CelebrityLimoService.com. Relax with the sounds of n AM/FM stereo with a CD player. Catch your favorite show or play your a video on the TV and VCR. Want to see the stars? Open the moon roof. Want to see the world through rose colored glasses? Open the bar.

Want to park it where greats from these events did? Ride off with CelebrityLimoService.com.

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Tags: Limousines, Metairie LA Limousine Services, Metairie Louisiana
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