Wedding Day Make-up
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As you glide down the aisle way to your future husband you want to take his breath away with your radiant glow!
Here are some tips to achieve a relaxing wedding day.
When planning out hair and make-up time be sure to ask do the beauty consultants travel?
Ask how long it will take for each person and the cost?
Be sure to have all of the money together the night before because you will not have time the day of wedding.
Be sure to ask how many beauty consultants will be at the location?
Bride should go first. Touch-up will be finalized once in dress. Get done so you can relax!
After you are done drink plenty of water. Light lunch. No gassy foods. No onions or garlic.
Enjoy champagne but not too much!
Brush your teeth. – Keep breath mints handy. Put on lip gloss.
Bridesmaid and Parents should be ready before bride.
Photographer comes to room. Takes picture of you getting ready.
Finalize make-up. – Touch -ups
Keep a make-up bag handy for the day or have the beauty consultant for the wedding day!
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Happy 154th Anniversary to Tradition
Happy Anniversary to “Here Comes the Bride”
History of the Wedding March dates as far back as the mid-nineteenth century. Music was generally not permitted at weddings. – How did this tradition get started?
On January 25, 1858 the wedding of Victoria, Princess Royal, daughter of Queen Victoria, and future German Emperor Frederick III at the Chapel Royal, St. James Palace, London were the first to use these two melodies…
Richard Wagner’s opera known as Lohengren harbors a tune that is familiar to almost everyone who has attended a wedding ceremony as “Here Comes the Bride”. Traditionally for the processional.
Felix Mendelssohn’s composed for titled A Midsummer Night’s Dream that is used for the recessional.
Just imagine 154 years and this tradition is still being used with many years to come.
Reno Grab the Gown!
Reno and Lake Tahoe area locals this is the opportunity to “Grab” at if you are on a tight budget. Also, if you are looking to do a photo shoot separate from the wedding and want to have fun this is the time to “Grab” the dress! Even photographers that want to offer “Trash the Dress” photo shoots- well here it is by having something to add to the studio props! The money goes to a good cause SO mark your calendar and head on down to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
PREMIER BRIDE SHOWCASE
Sunday, January 8, 2012
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV
Admission: $10
Children 10 & under FREE
Reno/Lake Tahoe Grab the Gown!
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GRAB THE GOWN! Wedding Dresses For as Little as $50 – $600
Once a Year Only! For one day only, just 5 hours… at the Premier Bride Showcase, January 8, 2012 from 11- 4pm.
Where do the gowns come from? We work with a LOT of designers. The dresses are over-runs, floor models, new, last season designs and dresses with very minor need of repair (a loose loop, loose beading or discolored beads, a smudge that just needs spot cleaning, etc.) Gowns from $50-$249 are those that are in need of very minor repair or have a smudge on it. They may have been worn in a photo shoot or rented previously. Gowns from $250-$600 are brand new dresses that we have negotiated with our favorite designers. Most all of the gowns are new. Some gowns may have been worn in a photo shoot or rented for an event. Can I Come on Another Day? No. This is an annual event that wipes the racks clean without one gown remaining. The event is hosted at the Premier Bride Showcase located at Reno-Sparks Convention Center and is not a retail store. This is a one-day sale, much like what many of you have seen on TV in New York, Boston, Chicago and other cities at the famous Filene’s Running of the Brides, where brides line up and scramble for a gown. Held once a year, this will be the only day to arrive, scramble, and leave with a gown! Can I try the gowns on? Of course, but there are no dressing rooms and there is no time to go back and forth if there were a dressing room if you want to find the dress you are looking for. It is a mad house and brides dress in the shopping aisles, so wear a body suit, biker shorts and tank, or something that you can try dresses on while wearing underneath. What if I need to return the gown? The dresses are non-returnable. This is an as-is sale and no fittings, or alterations are available. We will have information on hand about local seamstresses, qualified to provide alterations if you need it, but the sale of the items are final. Is there an additional cost to enter the sale? Entry into the Reno Premier Bride Showcase entitles you to enter the Grab the Gown event complimentary. Tickets for the bridal show can be purchased at the door. Tips For Success Since this may be something new to you, following are some tips for success from the Filene’s Web site and comments made by Lei Lydle of Atlanta Bridal:
Here is Lei Lydle’s experience at Filene’s Basement Bridal Sale… My Experience at the Sale Well I got up early to go check out the sale this morning. When I arrived at 7:30, hundreds of women were lined up outside of each entrance to the Filene’s store here in Atlanta. Most that I asked said that they started arriving at 6:00 in the morning but some were there earlier and a few women started camping out the day before! In addition to the groups of anxious women, there were also news cameras and vans, radio station personalities, bridal magazine reps, and security personnel all over the place. I really couldn’t believe all of the media attention surrounding this sale! Anyway, although I saw some women that appeared to be there alone, most were in groups and many chose to wear novelty head bands so they could find each other once inside the store. At about 5 minutes before opening, the security personnel begin unlocking the doors. At that point, some of the women who were further back in the line started to come to the front. I was very surprised when the women closer to the front of the line yelled “No” almost in unison as is if it were planned. I even witnessed a verbal argument between a mother-of-the-bride and an unrelated young woman. The mother had arrived early and had been waiting at the front of the line all morning. But as the 8am hour drew near, younger girls started inching toward the front. This particular young woman attempted breaking in front of this mother and a verbal argument ensued. I really wish I would have had my video camera! So one or two minutes after that, a gentlemen that works at Filene’s (possibly the manager) came out and addressed the crowd. He told the women not to run but to walk. He said that there were over 1000 dresses inside so there were definitely enough dresses for everyone to get a dress. Then he walked back inside and they opened the doors…. Evidently no one listened to the store manager’s announcement because as soon as those doors opened the girls were off and running. Proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. |
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Lake Tahoe/Reno- Private Estate Weddings
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I had lightly mentioned about picking the perfect setting for the big day at a private estate. Here are some tips on picking “The” location.
Before booking your dream location…
1. Do you need a permit from the county for the wedding location?
2. Electricity- Make sure it can handle the lights, band/dj, and catering staff equipment. Just because you have lots of plugs doesn’t mean you have plenty of electric.
3. Parking- Adequate parking or will you need to hire shuttle service? Think about drop off points and turn around space for shuttle.
4. Space for catering staff to stage their equipment and store delivery. Will the back yard accommodate dance floor (is the ground flat enough) and dining tables, ceremony area? Will a tent fit if the weather forecast is snow or rain?
Pantone Color for 2012
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Pantone Color for 2012!
Tangerine Tango!! This radiant color can fit within a natural setting- NO MUTED colors this year! A vibrant feeling with its orangey- red hue can make a bold statement for your next event! It is the ZEST for this season!
Tangerine Tango!
Outdoor setting - Genoa, NV
A special “Thank You” to Photography by Gina Munda, Art in Bloom, Creative Coverings, Camelot Rentals. for supporting my imagination!
Mark Your Calendar
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Mark Your Calendar –Choosing the Date for your Lake Tahoe or Reno wedding.
First is Congratulations on your engagement!!
Picking your wedding date is a little bit of a challenge. Pick the date and hope the place that you absolutely fell in love with is available and fits within the budget. Or be a sensible couple and keep an open mind and go look at different venues.
The possibility here at Lake Tahoe and Reno is ENDLESS for any time of the year. Just pick your season that you feel will reflect the two of you!
Keep in mind that you should always have Plan A & Plan B with the swift weather changes here at Lake Tahoe & Reno area. If you are looking into having a wedding at a private estate I would advise to get wedding insurance. www.wedsafe.com Along with renting a private estate there is the noise ordinance, bears, parking issues, traffic, tent, rentals and guest accommodations.
Consider looking at different venues and seeing what they have to offer and ask about summer dates you are considering. Weighing out your options for functionality and having accommodations close by needs to play into the whole picture. Friday and Sunday might be something to look into if you are on a budget that can be a couple thousands in savings. Taking the budget to another level of savings is not having the wedding at the peak of the summer season or during the winter ski season.
Searching strictly on the internet for your dream venue can become a challenge if not knowing the area. It is strongly suggested to hire a local professional bridal consultant in the area who is very familiar with Lake Tahoe and Reno. Professional bridal consultant can guide you with all of the logistics of the wedding planning.
Once the important factors are set in place the fun begins for the two of you planning out personal touches for the wedding décor. You both have picked this area for a reason –so make sure it is about the two of you and enjoy!
What does R.S.V.P. mean?
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These initials are a French phrase of “répondez, s’il vous plaît,” basically saying PLEASE let me know if you will be attending the celebration or not. It would be greatly appreciated by the person sending the invitation to receive a response either way from you.
The following are a few etiquette rules that go along with R.S.V.P. on different styles of invitations.
1. If it is a hand written invitation, a hand written reply is required.
2. Most common is a response card that comes with the invitation and you can simply check a box and mail it back. These will be already self addressed and stamped.
3. Regret cards mean that the host is expecting you, but if you mail this back this means you will not be able to attend.
Please remember that when the invitation has been addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jones that means just the two of you. Number two is if the invitation is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jones & family, which means you can bring the kids.
So, keep in mind if the invitation is addressed only to the two of you then reply ONLY the two of you. If you cannot find a babysitter for the evening this does not mean you should reply with the family. This is considered very rude and putting the host in a very difficult situation of calling you to address the awkwardness of telling you that your kids are not invited.
The host had planned on a certain number of guests to stay within their budget. Keep in mind it is not a personal issue of disliking your children. When attending the reception or private celebration and the host has planned out seating arrangements, do not rearrange. This is not your event. Keep an open mind of the possibilities of meeting someone new!
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Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe- Sweet Dreams
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I recently had the pleasure of relaxing at the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe that is nestled up in the Sierra’s only minutes away from water’s edge of Lake Tahoe. The hospitality staff invited local wedding planners and bay area wedding coordinators to see and experience what the Ritz Carlton has to offer. The amenities are off the chart!
The minute you step on to the property you can see the details of the craftsmanship of granite that represents the mountains and door handles that resemble tree branches and decals of pine cones. In the middle of the 5 star Hotel is the breath taking “Grand” fire place that branches out like a tree with knotting pine beams. The first words that come to mind are “Spectacular”. The staff greets you and makes sure your stay is relaxing and taken care of to the time of departure. As I entered my room the views from the huge bay style windows looked out to the court yard with a setting of cascading mountains and whispering pine trees that pierced the heavenly blue skies. A skier paradise with the ski runs being only a hop, skip and jump away! After skiing you can warm up at the end of the day with a cup of coco by the open fire pit and enjoy the Sierra mountain air. Not in the mood for either well no worries you can go enjoy the year round heated swimming pool. Don’t even worry about getting your toes cold because the ground has radiate heated pavers. And if you don’t even want to venture the cold at all well there is heaven right in the spa that will put you in complete serenity.
Don’t worry this place is not just for skiers there is plenty of summer activities. Here is a link of what is offered in the area. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/SummerRecreation/Default.htm?utm_campaign=09147&src=ps
The room accommodations have beds that are like a fluffy marshmallow in the sky, deep bath tub that you can actually soak in. I especially cared for the gas fire place to set the mood of relaxation at the end of the evening. A cute little canvas bag that held delish S’more kit and Tahoe Naturals lotion bar and handmade lavender soap. (Perfect for welcoming your guest to your destination wedding at Lake Tahoe) But wait, I haven’t gotten to the best part! Before retiring at the end of the evening I dined at the Manzanita restaurant with a four course meal that was paired by the in house sommelier- All I can say is WOW! What an incredible dinner all the flavors were dancing around on my palette. As I returned to the room the music was set on light jazz music, with the bed turned down, and bottle of water on the night stand with morsels of chocolate. Did I mention the special button popping calorie breaker too? Yes, more food…a small sample of wedding cake decorated with two strawberries as bride & groom that had writing in chocolate ganache of “Sweet Dreams”. -Part One-
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Welcome to Felicia Events! I am sure that you have noticed a few changes…logo and website lay out. Blogging / journal entries will be back on a roll again.
Creative Wedding Planner at Lake Tahoe-making Imagination into Extraordinary! Experience Tahoe Style.
Friend as our minister.
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The one trend that I have seen increasing each year is having a friend be the minister. The last thing that anyone wants to know a year later is they aren’t married after spending sixty thousand dollars on a celebration that didn’t happen in real time. Be sure that the minister is authorized to solemnize a Marriage in the State of Nevada. This process takes at least 2 to 3 weeks. This is something that must be done in person or mailed in- no faxing or emails are accepted. This person who is performing the ceremony must be in good standing with the church or religious organization in order to get a “Temporary Certificate of Authority” (for out of state applicants only.) This permit is for one wedding only and each wedding has to go through the same process. The out of state minister can only perform 5 weddings in a calendar year in Washoe County.
Always be sure to check with the local county. Each county and state has different laws and some do charge a fine or jail for performing a wedding without the proper license.
If you have a local professional wedding planner they will guide you in the right direction to make sure your wedding is legal! Plus creative ideas might be suggested for the ceremony and the planner can guide your minister on how the processional & recessional will be performed so there is no confusion on the rehearsal or wedding day.
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