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February 9, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

The Coolest Wedding Favors You’ve Ever Seen!

Your bridal shower or wedding is an event you will remember for the rest of your life. With Creative Wedding Favors‘ unique wedding favors, you can give all of your guests a little something to remember your big day.

Creative Wedding Favors offers an array of fabulous gifts for any style bride or hostess: bookmarks for readers, Eco friendly party favors, coffee or wine lover gifts, creative personalized containers and so much more! With hundreds of styles to choose from, every bride will be able to offer personalized wedding favors that match her personality or the wedding theme.

For years to come, Brad and Tiffany’s wedding guests will remember their beach wedding when they look at the Thank You Seashell Candle given as a wedding favor. Special momento’s can be created with a variety of items from Creative Wedding Favors. Maybe one of their engagement portraits in a White Rose Magnetic Frame to match Jennifer and Scott’s lovely, all-white traditional wedding theme? The possibilities are endless!

Creative Wedding Favors also offers a large selection of invitations and save the date cards (Including magnetic photo frame save the date cards!). Their best sellers are themed wedding invitations; the Las Vegas wedding invitations are the too cute!

These little gifts make great party favors too! Use these for many great parties: unique themed parties, anniversary party favors, baby showers, birthday party favors, graduation or Quinceañera favors, and so much more.

February 5, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

One Stop Flower Shop For Gifts, Weddings And More!

Nothing feels better than knowing you have a one stop shop for last minute gift ideas. Flowers ETC. of York in South Carolina should definitely be yours! Their shop is way more than flowers. No matter what the occasion the York team can set you up with the perfect gift!

One of their most popular gift options is their Coffee Lovers gift basket! (I know it would be a perfect gift for me!) Buy this basket as a gift for someone at your office – great for Boss’s Day or as a gift for one of your wedding attendants! Personalize your gift basket just for your special someone by filling it with their favorite candies, scented candles, fruits and goodies – a perfect solution for the person who has everything.

Although their gift baskets are fantastic, Flowers ETC. of York’s specialty is, of course, flowers. Wedding flowers to be precise.

When it comes to weddings, they offer the complete package – beautiful floral bouquets and wedding arrangements, reception table centerpieces, catering, and wedding invitations. If needed, they even have a person available to perform the ceremony! Their team can also build unique balloon sculptures like a balloon arch or other creative displays.

Flowers ETC. of York is much more than flowers! Their unique gift baskets, personalized touch, and floral design artistry makes them your number one choice for all your gifting or wedding needs.

February 3, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

Alabama Photographer With An Eye For Classic Elegance

No matter how many contemporary wedding ideas you see, nothing beats the classical elegance of wedding traditions. The same applies to wedding photography. Monica Martin Photography‘s knowledge and experience in the wedding photography industry is unbeatable. Her eye is trained to capture each of your most precious moments. Whether it be a candid shot of the bride, viewing herself for the first time in a mirror, or the traditional view of the married couple’s first kiss, all are become a timeless portrait.

When it comes to quality, Monica Martin’s credentials are almost unheard of! She is active in the Tennessee Valley Professional Photographers Association (TVPPA), the Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama (PPMA), and the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). She is also a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)!

Becoming certified as CPP is not easy; it involves proving competence artistically and technically, continuing education, and stringent ethical business behavior. There are only approximately 2,000 Certified Professional Photographers. Monica Martin has been certified since 1999.

When it comes to your wedding photos, quality should be of the utmost importance. Monica Martin Photography in Guntersville AL can do it all. Her technical and artistic strengths really shine in all of her photos.

Once you see Monica’s quality photography, you will be hooked for life! She is there to take care of your needs: children’s portraits, senior pictures, corporate portraits, architectural photography – you name it she can handle it!

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February 1, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

Have The Wedding Cake Of Your Dreams

Every bride knows her wedding cake MUST be perfect, not just the look but the taste, smell, color – all of it. Ellen’s Creative Cakes goes beyond that! They custom create the cake of your dreams based on your own design. This is a great way to crank up the fun at a themed wedding! (Or party!)

Traditional wedding cakes are not the only choice anymore. So many savvy brides are picking something a little more personalized! If your unique wedding colors are red and white, then have that red velvet cake with white icing and fancy red embellishments. Or maybe something even wilder than that!

Custom wedding cakes are all the rage right now, especially for groom cakes. Often, the groom’s cake reflects his personality; is your man really into fishing or sports?

Give him a cake he will appreciate – if you can dream it, Ellen’s Creative Cakes can make it happen. How about a cake supporting his favorite college football team or a NASCAR cake for his favorite driver? The possibilities are endless!

Ellen’s Creative Cakes is known for more than their style – the taste is OUTSTANDING! All of Ellen’s wonderful cakes are made from scratch with only the best ingredients! She is also aware of dietary restrictions and gives options like glutton free, vegan and more. No matter what your needs are, Ellen can whip up the right cake for you!

Her gourmet cake toppings and fillings are decadent. You can mix and match each cake tier with your choice of cake, as well as the layers of fillings. With hundreds of combination to choose from, you are certain find the perfect custom cake for your taste buds. If you’re interested in this Huntsville AL Bakery, stop by for some delicious samples!

January 28, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Need Your Flowers or Wedding Gown Preserved?

It’s almost a shame to let such beautiful flowers go to waste. After spending so much time picking out the flowers for your wedding bouquet, why not preserve it? When you’re ready to keep these memories alive, contact Forever Flowers.

Flower preservationists and wedding gown preservationists in Boca Raton, Florida are not easy to come by. Thankfully, you’ll never need another one once you’ve visited Forever Flowers.

The preservationists at Forever Flowers have spent years mastering the best techniques for your needs. Whether you’re preserving your wedding flowers, your wedding gown, sympathy flowers for a loved one, or some other cherished token, Forever Flowers treats you with the highest respect and your objects with kid gloves.

Forever Flowers makes it easy to have your gown or flowers preserved. They walk you through selecting the type of frame, type of wood, and the best processes for preservation. You feel comfortable working with Forever Flowers because you know that you are in expert hands.

A rare offering from Forever Flowers is the ability to create memorial keepsakes using flowers, rosaries, photos and other mementos. This is a unique gift for those who have recently lost a loved one. If you are dealing with this tragedy, memorial keepsakes like these give you something precious to hold onto when memories are stretched as far as they can go.

With the respect that you deserve, Forever Flowers creates keepsakes for happy times and bittersweet occasions, but all with the same gentle touch. If you’re in the Boca Raton area and need flowers or your gown preserved, trust your memories to Forever Flowers.

January 26, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

Your Own Southern-Style Mansion For A Day

Looking for a unique wedding location that is sure to please? The Ainsworth House & Gardens will do just that (and more!). The spectacular southern-style mansion will take your breath away. It’s lush green gardens with vibrant flowers are simply irresistible. The splendor doesn’t stop there. Inside you will find a lavish display of period decor and grandeur. The whole experience is an unrivaled photo opportunity.

The Ainsworth Gardens are a site to behold with mounds of flowers and romantic, ivy-canopied pathways. You will get lost in the beauty as you wind through their romantic and tranquil gardens.

One of the most popular areas for a wedding ceremony is under a very large, old pine tree. From this spot the gorgeous mansion is sure to make it in the background of all your ceremony shots!

For winter weddings, what better place than the Ainsworth Conservatory? With over 30 windows in the ceiling alone, the sun lighting the white room will create a heavenly atmosphere connecting your wedding with the white ‘clouds’ of snow outdoors.

Your wedding day should be as stress-free as possible. Ainsworth House & Garden will take care of your wedding planning for you. Let them handle any or all of the following:

Catering: everything from banquet, to buffet, to barbecue
Tables, chairs, linens and tableware in your choice of color
Flowers, including arrangements, bridal bouquets and garlands
D.J., musicians and a minister
Aisle runner, candles and bubbles
Cameras on each table as well as a photographer and videographer
A horse and carriage or limo service
And a tent in case the sunshine begins to melt.

Gather at the Ainsworth House for more than just weddings, it is the perfect spot to hold that corporate board retreat, or the charity gala you’ve been planning. You can easily the rent whole complex or choose from an array of beautiful spaces to accommodate your specific events needs. If you are looking for the perfect location to host your next event in Oregon City, Oregon, look no further than the Ainsworth House and Gardens.

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January 22, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

The Perfect Canvas For Your Perfect Day

A bride should only have the best on her wedding including the setting. Sometimes we forget how important the setting for the wedding really is. The backdrop can mean the difference between okay photos and spectacular ones, or an alright memory compared to a glorious one. Why not let McMurtie Farms be the canvas for your perfect day?

McMurtie farms offers a fantastic assortment of backdrops including a lush oasis, waterfall, meadow, gardens, stone staircase and so much more! The farm is proud of its rich history (over 100 years), endless variety of activities and products, as well as its undeniable beauty. With three event venues to choose from and hundreds of picture perfect settings on the grounds, your wedding or event will look marvelous no matter what the angle!

THE MEADOWS

The first of these venues is “The Meadows.” With it’s lush green landscape and romantic waterfall, it forms the picture perfect scene any bride would love for her big day. You won’t find a better wedding ceremony setting than the rustic stone staircase next to the orchard and fountain.

No better place exists for your wedding, but don’t stop there! Let the McMurtie Farm take care of your family reunion picnic, or how about your daughter’s quinceanera ceremony?

THE PECAN PAVILION

The second venue available is the “Pecan Pavilion” – the perfect outdoor reception location for any bride. Even if you aren’t an outdoor person, the pavilion can be enclosed with heat and air to keep you nice and cozy. The fun doesn’t stop there, the pavilion features a beautiful dance floor for your first dance as a married couple, as well as a romantic gazebo lit with an array of twinkle lights. The Pecan Pavilion easily adapts to your wedding or the event of your choice with it’s easy electronic hook-ups for your band, wedding dj or entertainment system. Rent this for your party or corporate event as well!

RAMBLE CREEK LODGE

Lastly, there is the “Ramble Creek Lodge.” A gorgeous single story home that can be used as your bridal suite and grooms den during your wedding preparation and transformed to sleep 10 for the night after the ceremony. The best part is the rental is free when you rent the Pecan Pavilion! It is also available nightly and can be used as a bed and breakfast romantic get-away.

Having your wedding in Pflugerville Texas at the McMurtie Farm is the perfect way to start your beautiful married life together.

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January 20, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Feast Your Eyes On This San Angelo Caterer’s Incredible Menu!

City Cafe & Bakery takes the cake (literally) and turns your occasion into the milestone event of the year. With some of the hottest party and wedding cakes around, you’ll find yourself revisiting this San Angelo, Texas bakery for every event you throw within 100 miles.

Fantasy cakes are leading the popularity contest where party cakes are concerned. City Cafe & Bakery need only wave their magic wand for the best fantasy cakes to come out of the oven.

Imagine walking into a princess party or Lord of the Rings party and seeing a fantastic castle cake. It would be a sure-fire conversation starter, only the conversation would last for days.

They may be in San Angelo instead of Hogwarts, but City Cafe & Bakery knows a thing or two about fantasy theme cakes. You’ll be hardpressed to find a better bakery for this type of cake in all of San Angelo!

It’s not just fire, dragons, and fantasy theme cakes for City Cafe & Bakery. They also create traditional wedding cakes, contemporary wedding cakes and every type of delicious, mouthwatering wedding cake in between.

Does three tiers of delectable cake with masterfu frosting decorations sound appealing? One tier or five, contemporary or traditional, City Cafe & Bakery also takes the cake on wedding cakes.

These are just starters. What’s a city cafe without catering? Yes! City Cafe & Bakery is also one of the finest catering companies in San Angelo, Texas. Their services include a full menu for weddings, cocktail parties, corporate parties, family and class reunions, banquets and other events. They also offer carry-out cuisine. For the selection of treats and the high quality service that you receive, City Cafe & Bakery is a hit!

January 18, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

Flower Delivery On A Boat? YES!

Your sweetheart will be the envy of all your neighbors when you have Angel’s Floral Creations deliver her flowers by raft! That’s right! Romance will abound when Angel’s amazing boat arrives on the waters of Clark Lake in Michigan.

You might even order a romantic gift basket delivery instead – complete with wine or beer and yummy treats – to start the night off right! Truly the perfect anniversary surprise!

Not quite to the anniversary yet? Have a gift basket delivered for your bachelorette party! You and your girlfriends can wine and dine without the hassle of last minute preparation! Don’t just stop there, Angel’s Floral Creations specializes in wedding flowers and bouquets so let them take care of your wedding day flower arrangements. Their fantastically-artistic floral designers are experts in making your dream wedding a reality. From bright and colorful bridesmaid’s bouquet to elegant reception centerpieces you can’t go wrong with Angel’s Floral Creations in Clarklake, Michigan.

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January 14, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Capture Your Best Memories With Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio

When visions of sugarplums dance through your head, you know you’re having a sweet dream. When you open your photo albums and smile at the memories, you know you’ve worked with Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio.

Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio takes photography to a new level of awesome. A portrait studio in Albemarle, North Carolina, Sweet Dreams transforms your moments into cherished memories with the single slide of the shutter.

Don’t limit yourself to just “good” or even “great” portraits. Make sure that yours are show-stopping glimpses into your life to which 1,000 words could never do justice.

Whether it’s your senior year or your first year as a senior citizen, there’s always a moment worth sharing forever. The first wedding anniversary or the 40th, the tender love is just as palpable. To make sure that your portraits reflect the heartfelt sentiments of the moment, call on Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio.

Owner Joy Brown has made a life out of photographing every valuable moment. She specializes in both color and black and white photography, with many years experience in both. Joy is also wonderful at making everyone in the room feel comfortable. After all, that’s the mark of an excellent studio photographer.

What kind of photos can you get from Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio? Many! Sweet Dreams captures family portraits, senior pictures, children photos, pet pictures, pregnancy and baby (infant) photos, and even wedding photos!

The best Albemarle photographer has the talent and skill needed for any studio photography. Want to capture a special time in your life? Grant yourself the sweetest of dreams with Sweet Dreams Portrait Studio.