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Using Facebook To Plan Events

Ever have a great idea for a quick party, but don't have the time to go through the hassle of party planning and sending invitations? By creating a Facebook Event, throwing a quick party has never been easier! With just a few clicks of a button, you are able to create an event invitation and send it to all of your friends.

Within minutes, friends can respond with an Attending, Maybe Attending, or Not Attending. They can even write messages on your Event's Facebook Wall — "I'm bringing the chips!" Party planning has never been faster!

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To begin, login to Facebook and click "EVENTS" in the left side column. This will bring you to the Events page where you can all of your upcoming events and even your friends events. Click the "+ CREATE AN EVENT" button at the top of the Events page.

Above you see the party I am planning is a Candle-Lit Garden party at My house. What this means:

  1. WHEN – This is the date and time of your party. Click "Add End Time" if there is an end time. This party will go on until "?" So I just left that out.
  2. WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING – This is going to be the NAME of your event. Name it something descriptive enough that your friends will instantly understand what you are asking.
  3. WHERE – This is the place you are holding your event. For my event, it's my house. Examples would be "City Community Center," "Hope's Chapel," "Chuck-E-Cheese"… you get the idea.
  4. STREET/CITY/TOWN – These are all optional.. I put my info (it's not real info, by the way) in because not all of my friends know where my house is. If you were having your party at the Community Center or a well-known place you could leave this out.
  5. MORE INFO? – Write a description for your event. Be sure to specify if your guests need to do or bring anything with them. For my garden party, we are going to dress up, so I included that in the More Info. This would be a great place to suggest bringing food or drinks!
  6. WHO'S INVITED – By clicking the "Select Guests" button you can Continue reading "Using Facebook To Plan Events" »

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It's All About the Journey With Diamond Limousine Services!

What better way to treat yourself than to hire a limousine? The old saying "It's about the journey, not the destination," comes to mind when considering a limousine. Instead of having one very generous (or rather, unlucky) friend agree to drive, a limo can take you to and from your big night out in style. With Diamond Limousine Service, you can rest assured that your limo will be there waiting on you to escort you and your friends.

Sporting events, weddings, and bachelorette parties can all be taken to the next level with the addition of an amazing ride. The staff at Diamond Limousine Service are polite and adhere to the most stringent of professional standards. When you choose Diamond Limousine Service, you are choosing class.

For a more intimate, understated experience, Diamond Limousine Service offers a luxury sedan for special occasions or airport pickups. Having a chauffeur takes the evening "up a notch," while eliminating the fuss of having to locate parking and the potential of a long walk to and from your evening.

If you're looking to impress, or to sit back and relax, there is no better way than to hire a limousine. And for people near Fayetteville, North Carolina, there is no better option than Diamond Limousine Service to help you along on your journey.

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Tradtional Wedding Music: Notes for Today's Bride

Their are two popular pieces that brides have used to walk down the aisle to, the Wedding March and the Bridal Chorus.

In 1842 Felix Mendelssohn wrote the Wedding March.  He was commissioned by Frederick William IV Prussia to write orchestrated pieces for the play A Mid-summers Night's Dream, written by William Shakespeare.

The Wedding March was made popular when Victoria, The Royal Princess, wed Prince Frederick William of Prussia. For more than 150 years the Wedding March has been used in western weddings.

The Bridal Chorus just like the Bridal March was written for a play.  Robert Wagner, a German composer, wrote the music to accompany his play entitled, Lohengrin. The Bridal Chorus was written in 1850 and is commonly know as Here Comes the Bride.

Brides may choose to incorporate both pieces into their wedding using the Bridal Chorus as the bride walk down the aisle, and Wedding March as the recessional tune as she and her new husband walk down the aisle as husband and wife.

Both pieces are lovely and work well with both tradtional and non-traditional weddings.

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Mullins' Rental Has Everything You Need for Your Big Day!

It's time for your wedding, you need: tables, chairs, linens, arches, candelabras, a kneeling bench, aisle markers, fountains, a canopy or tent, a stage, some serving pieces, and so so so much more! Plus where are you going to store all of this after the wedding? Planning your big day can be overwhelming, but the truth is it doesn't have to be — Mullins Special Occasions is your one stop shop for everything you need to make your wedding spectacular!

Since 1975, Mullins' has made the lives of Huntsville, AL brides and party throwers a whole lot easier! They offer an extensive product catalog filled with high-quality wedding accessories you can rent for you wedding! And trust me, after looking through their product catalog, I do believe they have everything! From ladders to chandeliers, fine china to disco balls — if you need it for your wedding I bet they've got it!

Married, or not getting married anytime soon? Don't worry, Mullins Special Occasions does way more than weddings! Throw a kid's birthday party to remember with inflatable castles, clowns and moonbounce! Mullins has rentable games like volley ball and horseshoes. If you want to make it a party no one in the neighborhood will ever forget, get the dunk tank or super slide!

Corporate and special events are not left out either. Mullins offers conference tables, cocktail tables, flatware, dishes.. but goes above and beyond by providing drape booth, lectern systems, A/V and other specialty items.

Mullins Special Occasions has a celebrated professional staff with unsurpassed knowledge and expertise. Mullins' clients include governors, vice presidents and even NASA! Great staff, great products — how can you go wrong? So the next time you are planning a wedding near Huntsville, AL, think Mullins Special Occasions!

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GG's Flower Shoppe: Going Beyond Flowers for Your Wedding!

Wouldn't it be nice, when planning a wedding, if you could get everything you need for the ceremony in one place? GG's Flower Shoppe can do just that! Not only do they offer exquisite flowers for your big day, they can take care of everything else, too! Why going running around looking for candles, favors, or cake cutters? GG's Flower Shoppe has everything you need for your wedding day! They can even take care of the cake!

Years of creating bouquets, arrangements, and reception centerpieces have taught owner Gayla Geiser exactly what brides are looking for when planning a wedding. This valuable insight inspired her to begin offering everything brides need in order to make planning a wedding less stressful for her clients.

Brides near Del Norte, Colorado, are turning to GG's Flower Shoppe for exactly what they need for their wedding. Big or small, brides can find everything from candelabras to cake cutters. And if GG's Flower Shoppe doesn't have it, they will get it! They are truly dedicated to taking care of their clients!

Lucky brides-to-be who choose GG's Flower Shoppe no longer have to sweat the small stuff. They have thought of everything. From the flower girl's bouquet to the reception centerpieces, GG's Flower Shoppe can take care of the details and let you get back to enjoying the most important time of your life!

From flowers to favors, GG's Flower Shoppe is dedicated to getting everything you need to make your wedding the stuff of your dreams. Trust their years of experience and execptional service to make planning a wedding feel less like a chore and more like a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Colbert's Photography: Capturing a Lifetime on Film

Few photographers are "lifetime photographers," meaning they can create extraordinary images from every stage of life. Some specialize in weddings, while others prefer senior portraits. However, Colbert's Photography specializes in it all!

No matter what you need, whether it be children's portraits, wedding photos, or senior pictures, Louis Colbert can make any subject look spectacular. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Colbert's Photography is the place to go for every kind of photography.

  • Colbert's Photography can create memorable wedding photos drawing from years of experience and exceptional quality. Following a couple through their big day, Colbert captures the quiet moments that a couple will cherish for years to come.
  • Senior pictures by Colbert's Photography reflect the personality of a young adult as they move to the next stage in life. Artful, professional, and stunning, Colbert's senior pictures bring out the very best in his subjects.
  • Portraits by Colbert's Photography capture the essence of his subjects in a way few photographers can. The collective personality of a family, the soul of a child, or love between two people can be preserved forever through Colbert's unique touch.
  • Colbert's Photography can also photograph school events and sporting activities. See those you love in action as they discover their love of sports. Watch as they grow through each grade into young adults. Colbert consistently creates beautiful photos to be treasured for a lifetime.

Why choose a handful of photographers when you can have one exceptional photographer who knows you and your family? Choose Colbert's Photography as your lifetime photographer and preserve a lifetime's worth of memories together.

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Weddings By the Sea Brings the Magic of a Beach Wedding to You!

There is something about a wedding on the beach. The gentle waves, cool breeze, and open air exude a carefree romance. Beach weddings have a sort of magic that no other destination wedding can possess. It is that magic that keeps couples returning again and again to the sandy beaches of Long Beach, California, to recite their vows or renew them once again.

Weddings by the Sea offers everything you need to have a magical wedding on the beach without the hassle of trying to take care of all  the details. They have been helping couples get married in their dream location since 1989. No matter if you're inviting only your closest friends and family or 600 people to witness the event, Weddings by the Sea can make sure you have the carefree, spectacular wedding that only a beach wedding can offer. They provide:

  • Non-denominational services by a licensed minister.
  • Wedding coordinating services.
  • Multiple Southern California beach locations
  • Licensed notary public who can file your paperwork and issue your wedding license on site.

With Weddings by the Sea, your only task is to get married. You don't have to worry about the small stuff. They handle everything so you can relax and take in the most important day of your life. Their energetic and professional manner will ensure that your beach wedding will be nothing less than spetacular. Call Weddings by the Sea today and experience a beach wedding like none other!

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14 Tips for Better Event Photography

Don't forget posed shots!
Don't forget posed shots!

Want to improve your photographs of birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries and other social events? These tips can be applied whether you’re shooting a birthday party with a point-in-shoot model or a wedding with a top-of-the-line digital SLR.

Read that manual
I know you really don’t want to, but knowing your camera’s capabilities will help you grow as a photographer. Learn how to change the ISO settings for different shooting situations. And while you’re at it, please turn off the date/time stamp. Nothing says "amateur" more than that feature!

Get out of your comfort zone
Yes, you can get great photos by setting your camera to “auto.” But if you learn what your camera can do in other modes, your photographs will improve immeasurably. Practice shooting with your camera in program or auto mode to get comfortable with your equipment. Your can take your time and learn all the bells and whistles later. The wonderful thing about digital photography is that when you experiment, the results are immediate! Shoot Continue reading "14 Tips for Better Event Photography" »

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History of Wedding and Engagement Rings

When a boyfriend gets down on one knee, cracks open the case, and asks "Will you marry me?" odds are, we're not wondering how engagement rings came to be. Why a diamond? Why the left finger? The tradition of engagement and wedding rings is a long, rich story full of many cultures symbolizing love in their own way. Their stories are what makes men get down on one knee and women to offer their left hand.

History of Wedding Rings

Egyptians wove reeds and papyrus into rings and bracelets. The woven rings were given as tokens of love and symbols of marriage. A ring, like love and marriage, has no beginning and no end. Because a ring represents a circle of eternity, many cultures used rings symbolically.

After conquering Eygpt in 332b.c., the Greeks adopted the ring as a symbol of love. The wearing of a love ring on the third finger came from the idea that the third finger on the left hand leads directly to the heart. The Romans referred to the ring finger as vena amoris. {In Latin it means the vein of love}.

As cultures started to put increased importance on rings, they soon started making them from metal elements. Iron was most likely the first metal one would wear on their vena amoris. Gradually, rings would be fashioned from silver or gold. Eventually jewelers would incorporate semi-precious stones in to the rings.

Engagement Rings

I am certain most of us remember Princess Diana's stunning engagement ring. It was a beautiful sapphire with small diamonds surrounding the 18 carrat stone. A diamond is by far the most popular engagement ring. However, in the 18th and early 19th century gems stone rings were more popular. Gimmel (or gammal) rings are hoops joined together that can not be separated unless you cut through one of them. Often the rings were separated so both the soon-to-be-bride and groom had a hoop. then they were joined together after the marriage ceremony for the bride wear.

As cultures evolved so did the grandness of the wedding and engagement rings. The rings were not only symbols of love, but also a means to show wealth. This hasn't changed much, as we still ooh and ah over a huge diamond. And thanks to DeBeers (the largest diamond producer), who in 1940's set the standard on how much a man should spend on an engagement ring (2 month salary). We can also thank DeBeers' marketing for the line "a diamond is forever". Suffice it to say that single company is the reason Diamonds are the most popular wedding and engagement ring stone.


This post is sponsored by Mather, Pennsylvania, wedding planners.

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Windows 2 the Soul Photography: Creating Memories for a Lifetime

Windows 2 to the Soul Photography goes beyond taking pictures. They create memories. While other photographers are snapping away hoping for a single good photo, Windows 2 the Soul Photography sees the moments that memories are made of and captures them with skill and artistry. The result is one-of-a-kind, breathtaking wedding photos that you and your family will look back on for years to come.

Why waste time with a photographer who is going to place you in the same boring poses? Windows 2 the Soul knows how to capture what makes you and your loved ones so special and unique. Smiles, laughter, and quiet moments are what you will remember from your wedding day. Your wedding photos should reflect that and more.

Love can be captured on film, and Windows 2 the Soul Photography knows how to do it. It's all about having rare skills and instinct to wait for just the right moment. Few photographers possess both the artistry and the heart to know when memories are being made. Windows 2 the Soul can see what is truly most important. Years of experience have taught these talented photographers how to see what you see in your loved ones and capture it in stunning wedding photography.

You only get one chance with your wedding photographer. Choose the best. Windows 2 the Soul Photography of Calgary, Alberta, can make your most touching memories last a lifetime.

10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist

Planning a wedding calls for making decision after decision! A crucial decision that can truly elevate your big day is your choice of florist. Flowers have a unique ability to transform a space and reflect your personal style. To ensure you find the perfect florist who understands your vision and can bring it to life, here are ten essential questions to ask during your consultation:

Unveiling the Latest Bridal Jewelry Trends

As you embark on the journey towards forever, let's talk about one of the most exciting and symbolic aspects of your wedding journey—the engagement ring! We've curated a list of engagement ring trends we’re loving for all the lovebirds out there.

2024 Ins & Outs: Wedding Edition

2024 is here, and that means it’s time for everyone’s favorite blog: wedding trends for the year! If you’re planning a wedding for this year, or hope to plan one soon, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn what’s …

10 Picture-Perfect Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer

A wedding photographer is one of the most essential vendors of your big day! You're choosing someone to capture the feeling of the day through the lens of a camera and provide you with photos to cherish—it's a big deal! You'll want to meet with your potential wedding photographer to discuss what you want, find out more about their work, and decide whether you vibe with them. Here are some questions to ask to help you both shoot your shot!