tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70266977154638041892024-03-13T09:42:39.595-07:00The Wedding Chronicle Guide to Wedding Ideas for Brides in Arizona.Wedding Ideas for Arizona Brides and all brides for their weddings across the USA. Unique finds on the web for brides planning their weddings and from The Wedding Chronicle resources to put some style and class into your wedding day. We Make Weddings Better!Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-75043613297335645952010-01-12T20:45:00.001-07:002010-01-12T20:46:01.296-07:00Still Seats on the Bus for the Sedona Bridal Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/S01By3FszSI/AAAAAAAAAT8/SFIOybwd5rw/s1600-h/Bride-Invite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/S01By3FszSI/AAAAAAAAAT8/SFIOybwd5rw/s640/Bride-Invite.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-1110550087296370012010-01-07T14:11:00.000-07:002010-01-07T14:11:50.546-07:00Married Couples Pay More Than Unmarried Under Health Bill<h3 class="byline">From Wall Street Journal January 6, 2010 <span style="font-size: x-small;">By <a href="http://online.wsj.com/search/search_center.html?KEYWORDS=MARTIN+VAUGHAN&ARTICLESEARCHQUERY_PARSER=bylineAND">MARTIN VAUGHAN</a></span> </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/S0ZN8g1d7YI/AAAAAAAAAT0/Feg0u2Fit88/s1600-h/331286904CShmMV_fs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/S0ZN8g1d7YI/AAAAAAAAAT0/Feg0u2Fit88/s320/331286904CShmMV_fs.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>WASHINGTON -- Some married couples would pay thousands of dollars more for the same health insurance coverage as unmarried people living together, under the health insurance overhaul plan pending in Congress.<br />
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The built-in "<yoono-highlight class="yoono-link-hover yoono-link-active-link" keywords="marriage penalty" onclick="___yoonoLink.onYoonoClick(this)" onmouseout="___yoonoLink.onYoonoOut(this)" onmouseover="___yoonoLink.onYoonoOver(event,this)">marriage penalty</yoono-highlight>" in both House and Senate healthcare bills has received scant attention. But for scores of low-income and middle-income couples, it could mean a hike of $2,000 or more in annual insurance premiums the moment they say "I do."<br />
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The disparity comes about in part because subsidies for purchasing health insurance under the plan from congressional Democrats are pegged to federal poverty guidelines. That has the effect of limiting subsidies for married couples with a combined income, compared to if the individuals are single.<br />
<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126281943134818675.html">Rest of Story</a>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-38227493516254030732010-01-05T22:12:00.001-07:002010-01-05T22:13:53.290-07:00Sedona Bridal Show January 17, 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.serendipityvideography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sedona_bridal_show_details3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.serendipityvideography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sedona_bridal_show_details3.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div>A lavish wedding giveaway is happening at the <a href="http://www.sedonabridalshow.com/">Sedona Bridal Show</a> worth more than $40,000!! First the details of the Sedona Bridal Show. Brides and Grooms will meet on January 17th at 7am - 8am to load onto limo buses that will take them to Sedona.<a href="http://www.espwww.espressosubitoaz.com/"> Expresso Subito</a> and <a href="http://www.sharkos.com/">Sharko's Catering</a> will have goodies to help wake you up. <a href="http://www.curtiswhipple.com/">Curtis Whipple</a> will provide the entertainment at <a href="http://www.citynorthaz.com/">City North.</a> <a href="http://www.kzzp.com/"> Kiss 104.7 </a>and <a href="http://www.mix969.com/">Mix 96.9</a> are holding a contest giving away seats on the limo bus so check out their websites to enter. There will be Sedona Wedding Planners on the limo buses to talk wedding and answer any questions. Or you can make your way up in your own car if you don't want to do the limo bus thing. Sedona is only 90 minutes from North Phoenix and a beautiful drive this time of year! Couples will be taken to <a href="http://www.lauberge.com/">L'Auberge</a>, <a href="http://www.amararesort.com/">Amara</a> and <a href="http://www.tlaq.com/">Tlaquepaque</a> to visit with the vendors and to register to win a $40,000 lavish wedding!! This is a fabulous high end wedding giveaway. We are talking incredible vendors providing their services to the couple who wins. So here are the participating vendors and what they are providing:<br />
*<a href="http://www.lauberge.com/"> L'Auberge</a> is where the Ceremony will be held and they are only charging $50 per person for food to have your wedding there which is an absolute steal!<br />
* <a href="http://www.lauberge.com/">L'Auberge</a> is also giving away a 2 night Honeymoon stay for the Bride and Groom.<br />
* Rehearsal Dinner at <a href="http://www.tlaq.com/">Tlaquepaqu</a>e provided by <a href="http://www.mainstreetcateringflagstaff.com/">Main Street Catering</a><br />
* Photos by <a href="http://www.sedonabride.com/">Sedona Bride</a><br />
* Videography by <a href="http://www.serendipityvideography.com/">Serendipity Videography</a><br />
* Cake by <a href="http://www.sedonacakes.com/">Sedona Cake Couture</a> who has been featured on the Food Network Cake Challenge twice!!<br />
* Wedding Planning by <a href="http://www.sedonaweddingplanner.com/">Sedona Wedding Planner</a><br />
* Florals and decor by<a href="http://www.eventsbyshowstoppers.com/"> Events By Showstoppers</a><br />
* Officiant is <a href="http://www.sterlingweddings.com/">Sterling Weddings</a><br />
* Limo by <a href="http://www.whitetietransportation.com/">White Tie Transportation</a><br />
* Gown by <a href="http://www.marieegallery.com/">Mariee</a><br />
* Rentals by <a href="http://www.trirentals.com/">Tri-Rentals</a><br />
* Suit by <a href="http://www.saveriocustomclothiers.com/">Saviero Custom Clothiers</a><br />
*<a href="ttp://www.artistsinrhythm.com"> Artists In Rhythm</a> who is the band for the reception <br />
So here's the skinny on the tickets. It's $10 per person or $15 per couple for those that drive themselves up. And it's $25 per person or $35 per couple for those that want to come up in the bridal buses. The Sedona Bridal Show is sponsored by The Wedding Chronicle. For a complete list of vendors at the show and tickets to the show visit the Sedona Bridal Show website. See you there!!<br />
Words unabshedly stolen from<a href="http://www.serendipityvideography.com/"> Serendipity Videography's Blo</a>g Thanks you said it better than I could.Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-17032156187773752442009-11-21T17:16:00.002-07:002009-11-21T17:16:00.378-07:00Beautiful Weddings Laura Hales and Blythe Franklin<div style="text-align: center;">This looked like such a fun wedding. Cameron really captured the spirit of the day.<br />
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August 15, 2009<br />
Flagstaff, Arizona</b><br />
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Photographer </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cameronkellystudio.com/">Cameron + Kelly Studios, Cameron Clark</a><br />
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Ceremony and Reception Site <br />
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Wedding Cake <br />
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Florist <br />
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Ceremony Music <br />
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Entertainment <br />
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</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-44176962736919775562009-11-19T09:02:00.001-07:002009-11-19T09:02:00.285-07:00Beautiful Weddings Julia Styer and Brian Wilder<div style="text-align: center;">Julia Styer and Brian Wilder<br />
April 18, 2009<br />
Phoenix, Arizona<br />
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Photographer<br />
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Florist <br />
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Wedding Consultant <br />
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Ceremony and Reception Site<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dbg.org/">Desert Botanical Garden</a><br />
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Reception Site Coordinator <br />
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Caterer<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.santabarbaracatering.com/">Santa Barbara Catering</a><br />
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Wedding Cake<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.honeymoonsweets.com/">Honey Moon Sweets</a><br />
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Bride’s Gown<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://destinysbride.com/">Destiny’s Bride</a><br />
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Hair Stylist<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stevenpaulsalon.com/">Steven Paul Salon</a><br />
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Professional Makeup<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.corinnacookemakeup.com/">Corrinna Cooke</a><br />
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Tuxedos<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mrformalaz.com/">Mr. Formal</a><br />
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Entertainment<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.raythedj.com/">Ray the DJ</a><br />
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Rentals<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.trirentals.com/">Tri Rentals Event Specialists</a><br />
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Invitations<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thejamesagency.com/">The James Agency</a><br />
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Limousine<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.luxuryrideworldwide.com/">Luxury Ride Worldwide</a><br />
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Videographer<br />
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</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-25653462953275430762009-11-17T16:40:00.000-07:002009-11-17T16:40:00.276-07:00Beautiful Weddings Katharine Scofield and Ammon Barney<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Katharine Scofield and Ammon Barney</b><br />
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Mesa, Arizona</b> <br />
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Photographer <a href="http://www.justinemillerphotography.com/"> Justine Miller Photography</a><br />
Caterer <a href="http://www.heidisevents.com/">Heidi’s Catering & Events</a><br />
Ceremony & Reception Site The Wright House<br />
Officiant Reverend Randy Williams<br />
Wedding Cake <a href="http://www.exclusivecakesbynancyray.com/">Exclusive Cakes by Nance Ray</a><br />
Florist <a href="http://www.ellensweddingflowers.com/">Flowers by Ellen</a><br />
Bride’s Gown David’s Bridal<br />
Professional Hair & Makeup <a href="http://www.totalblisssalon.com/">Total Bliss Salon & Spa</a><br />
Ceremony Music <a href="http://www.azencorestrings.com/">The Encore Quartet</a><br />
Entertainment <a href="http://www.musicwithpersonality.com/">Andre’s Music with Personality</a><br />
Invitations Costco<br />
</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-7537709520496075312009-11-15T16:51:00.004-07:002009-11-15T16:51:00.331-07:00Beautiful Weddings Desiree Mata and Sam Dyer<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Desiree Mata and Sam Dyer</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.visionphotographs.com/">Vision Photographs</a><br />
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Ceremony Site<br />
First Christian Church<br />
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Reception Site<br />
<a href="http://www.pointehilton.com/">Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort</a><br />
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Reception Site Coordinator<br />
Cathie Fox<br />
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Florist<br />
<a href="http://www.peoriaflorist.com/">Peoria Florist</a><br />
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Bride’s Gown<br />
David’s Bridal<br />
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Bridesmaids’ Gown<br />
<a href="http://www.thewasonline.com/">Wedding Accessory Superstore</a><br />
</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-71328880030092561052009-11-13T15:59:00.002-07:002009-11-13T15:59:00.289-07:00Beautiful Weddings Sara Hawthorne and David LinFor those just catching up on my series, The Wedding Chronicle faced a dilemma this year. Too many beautiful weddings to all fit in the paper. So just click on the pictures and they will enlarge to show their beauty.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sara Hawthorne and David Lin<br />
May 16, 2009<br />
Phoenix, Arizona</b> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Behind the Scenes</b><br />
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<b>Photographer - </b>Melissa Jill Photography<br />
<b>Florist - </b><a href="http://thegaragebyivy.com/">The Garage by Ivy</a><br />
<b>Ceremony Site - </b>Lincoln Heights Christian Church<br />
<b>Officiant -</b> Reverend Ron Elwardt<br />
<b>Reception Site -</b> <a href="http://www.jwdesertridgeresort.com/">J W Marriott Desert Ridge</a><br />
<b>Reception Site Coordinator - </b>Connie Thibault<br />
<b>Bride’s Gown - </b><a href="http://www.suzannesbridalboutique.com/">Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique</a><br />
<b>Professional Hair and Makeup- </b>Mureeza Day Spa<br />
<b>Entertainmen t- </b>Michael B. Entertainment<br />
<b>Linens -</b> <a href="http://www.specialeventslinens.com/">Special Events Table Linens</a><br />
<b>Invitations - </b><a href="http://redsealinvitations.com/">Red Seal Invitations</a><br />
<b>Alterations -</b> Quality Alterations by Nadya<br />
<b>Rehearsal Dinner - </b><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/"> Buca di Beppo</a><br />
</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-54751196988849853862009-11-10T19:49:00.004-07:002009-11-10T19:49:00.367-07:00Beautiful Weddings Julie Hopkins and Matthew Klone<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Julie Hopkins and Matthew Klone</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">March 7, 2009 </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Tempe, Arizona</span></span><br />
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</div><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Photographer - Beauty of Life Photography</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Florist - <a href="http://www.azpetalpusher.com/">Petal Pusher</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ceremony Site - King of Glory Lutheran Church</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Officiant - Pastor Roger Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Reception Site - <a href="http://www.dbg.org/">Desert Botanical Gardens</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Reception Site Coordinator - Debbie Weisz</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Catering -<a href="http://www.santabarbaracatering.com/">Santa Barbara Catering</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wedding Cake -</span><a class="l" href="http://www.robertscatering.net/" onmousedown="return rwt(this,'','','res','1','AFQjCNEt36BZwDc_Bna5Rq-n5m8zQeb_0w','&sig2=NMsUXE_lsz3IScMEQArqAw','0CAcQFDAA')" title="Robert's Catering Inc"><i>Robert's Catering</i> Inc</a><cite></cite></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bride’s Gown -<a href="http://www.uptownbrides.com/"> Uptown Bridal</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bridesmaids’ Gowns B2</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hair Stylist - Stormy Martin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tuxedos - <a href="http://www.uptownbrides.com/">Uptown Bridal</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ceremony Music - Riviera Strings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Entertainment - All American DJ, Chad Trapeur</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rehearsal Dinner -<a href="http://oreganos.com/"> Oregano’s Pizza Bistro</a></span></li>
</ul>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-82193638972346491632009-11-08T19:40:00.002-07:002009-11-08T19:40:00.526-07:00Beautiful Weddings Nicole Hochstein and Damon Sanabria<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Nicole Hochstein and Damon Sanabria</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">November 7, 2008</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Cancun, Mexico</span><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SvI8ikuW-0I/AAAAAAAAAR8/tsq2_CGs2pI/s1600-h/187-Nicole-Hochstein-%26-Damo.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400445467841985346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SvI8ikuW-0I/AAAAAAAAAR8/tsq2_CGs2pI/s400/187-Nicole-Hochstein-%26-Damo.gif" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 237px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Behind the Scenes</span><br />
Photographer- One Fine Day Photography, Ann McCarthy<br />
Travel Agent - Escapes Unlimited, Terri Flood<br />
Ceremony & Reception Site - Moon Palace Resort & Spa<br />
Bride’s Gown - Maggie Sottero<br />
Bridesmaids’ Gowns - Jasmine, B2 Line<br />
Hair Stylist - Savvy Salon<br />
Professional Makeup - Michelle Sanabria<br />
Ceremony Music - Mariachis, Moon Palace Resort<br />
Invitations - Hanson Ellis, Message in a Bottle<br />
Videographer - Warne Brothers Productions<br />
</div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-27489119245632498212009-11-06T19:16:00.004-07:002009-11-06T19:16:00.312-07:00Beautiful Weddings Rachelle Harris and Jordan CorbisierOur newest edition of The Wedding Chronicle, the November December 2009 features The Most Beautiful Weddings of 2009. We had so many submissions, it was very hard to choose who goes into the Chronicle. Many finalists were left out and I feel bad. So I am going to continue the winners here for as long as I can. Let's start with:<br />
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</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rachelle Harris and Jordan Corbisier</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>March 14, 2009</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mesa, Arizona</b><br />
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<div style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Behind the Scenes</span><br />
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<div style="font-weight: normal;">Photographer<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.cristiowen.com/">Cristi Owen Photography</a><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Ceremony and Reception Site<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"> Private Residence<br />
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</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Officiant<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Roselyn Taylor<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Caterer<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.baciitalianbistro.com/">Baci Italian Bistro</a><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Wedding Cake<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.pieceofcakedesserts.com/">Piece of Cake</a><br />
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</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Florist<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.oopsiedaisyfloral.com/">Oopsie Daisy</a><br />
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</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Tuxedos<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://mrformalaz.com/">Mr. Formal</a><br />
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</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Ceremony Music<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">ASU Music Department String Trio<br />
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</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Linens and Rentals<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.a-zequipment.com/">A-Z Rentals</a><br />
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</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Invitations<br />
</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Michael’s<br />
</div></div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-6549325161888757562009-11-05T14:59:00.000-07:002009-11-05T14:59:59.803-07:00Local Photographers Interviewed in INSTYLE MAGAZINECongratulations to Katrina Wallace and Andrew Meija for being featured in InStyle Magazines feature Style School. They are a husband and wife team that travels the world capturing their subjects with the essence of style. I am proud to call them my friends.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SvNKUW6p2VI/AAAAAAAAASU/qJO2SOStI1w/s1600-h/kat-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SvNKUW6p2VI/AAAAAAAAASU/qJO2SOStI1w/s320/kat-3.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my favorite recent photo of theirs. You can see more at <a href="http://sedonabride.com/">SedonaBride.com</a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the Link to the article...<br />
</div><a href="http://styleschool.instyleweddings.com/2009/11/snap-shots-sedona-bride.html">http://styleschool.instyleweddings.com/2009/11/snap-shots-sedona-bride.html</a>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-46112654106449021852009-11-04T19:01:00.004-07:002009-11-04T19:15:36.151-07:00The End of My Birthday MonthFor those of you who don't know me well, October is my favorite month of the year. Why? Because It starts with my birthday on the 3rd and ends with Halloween. Another chance to party. In case you saw me Saturday night and didn't know it was me. Below is a picture of me thanks to <a href="http://a2zphotobooths.com/">A2Z Photobooths</a> taken at <a href="http://boojumtree.com/">The Boojum Tree</a>. The coolest party in Phoenix if you are lucky enough to get an invitation. <span style="font-style: italic;">Guess that makes me cool.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SvI1FVN4JDI/AAAAAAAAARc/uItc21trX1g/s1600-h/Halloween-2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SvI1FVN4JDI/AAAAAAAAARc/uItc21trX1g/s400/Halloween-2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400437268881613874" border="0" /></a>Scary Huh?<br /></div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-58585249898951158272009-10-13T10:47:00.003-07:002009-10-13T11:09:13.601-07:00My Favorite Season!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/101109_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 308px;" src="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/101109_2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Boo!</span><br /></span></div>I am back and ready to get caught up on my blogging. But I missed the beginning of my Birthday month by showing you how I intend to celebrate the end. I can't wait to make these cupcakes. Of course I have to start now and try them out so I can perfect a fresh batch for Halloween!<br />I found the recipe at one of my favorite blog sites: <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/">Love and Olive Oil</a><br />With many thanks here is the recipe:<br /><p>The mummies are simply, basic strips of frosting piped on with a flat tip. The sugar eyes are something I’ve been looking for. The blog suggests to can find them in white, as well as multi color and jumbo size at <a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_339/Candy-Sugar-Eyes.htm">Bake it Pretty</a>. I am not a soymilk lover in baking ssssssoooooo I will probably use whole milk or at least 2% organic.<br /></p> <p>In the meantime, if you see canned pumpkin, stock up. Believe it or not, there is a world shortage this year. Make sure you have plenty to make it through all the holidays until the supply is back to normal. I was in Costco Saturday and it looks like they have<span style="font-style: italic;"> increased</span> the size of their pumpkin pies for the season. Go figure. Yum!<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/101109_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 336px;" src="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/101109_1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream</span></h2><p><br /></p><p>Makes 1 dozen cupcakes.</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />Cupcakes:<br />1 cup canned pumpkin<br />1/3 cup oil<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />1/4 cup soymilk<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1/8 teaspoon each ground cloves, nutmeg, and ginger<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup mini chocolate chips</p> <p>Frosting:<br />2 large egg whites<br />1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons</p> <p><strong>Directions</strong><br />Preheat oven to 350?F. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.</p> <p>In a medium bowl, stir together pumpkin, oil, sugar, soymilk, and vanilla. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gently whisk by hand until just combined, don’t use an electric mixer or overmix the batter as it may become too gummy. Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips.</p> Fill liners with 1/4 cup batter (cups should be approximately 2/3 full). Bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.<br /><br />For frosting, in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch. Transfer to the clean bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until fluffy and cooled, about 15 minutes. Raise speed to high; beat until stiff peaks form. Reduce speed to medium-low; add butter, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, until fully incorporated. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-31658614431013011212009-10-08T09:08:00.004-07:002009-10-08T09:14:03.357-07:00Great Engagement SlideshowObama Takes Part in Wedding Slideshow<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/dpgo_wedding_slideshow_obama_lwf_20091007_3918380"><span style="font-size:78%;">* By LILY FU</span></a><br /><br />(MYFOX NATIONAL) - Many couples show slideshows at their wedding. But the one shown at Ben Popik and Joanna Hutko's affair featured one very special guest.<br /><br />The couple, who branded their wedding as "totally sweet" on their Web site , clearly have a sense of humor -- they chose to get married at an aquarium in New Jersey and stated that people's kids were welcome to come, but "in the second half of the evening, children will be put into the shark tank for the amusement of the other guests."<br /><br />The couple asked members of their wedding party to take on various responsibilities and designated groomsman Adam Conover to create a wedding slideshow. But his task came with specific instructions -- "We want our slideshow to be different. You can do whatever you like, and I won’t ever try to approve it," Conover recalled Popik saying .<br /><br />What resulted was a unique slideshow that featured photos with an unexpected friend -- President Obama.<br /><object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6841162&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6841162&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="300" width="400"></embed></object>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-86881663880526777422009-06-15T11:27:00.003-07:002009-06-15T11:39:03.577-07:00Local Vendors Shine in Southern Weddings!Two of our favorite vendors were mentioned in <a href="http://www.swsmag.net/blog/author/swsmag2">Southern Weddings</a>. The Amazing Floral was <a href="http://Designsbydesign.net">Designs by Design</a> and the entire Biltmore event was coordinated by Charlee Geisler at <a href="http://AZ-Events.com">Signature Events</a>. Don't you just love the Tiffany lamps festooned with red roses on each table? See more of Leanne + Robert's beautiful wedding at <a href="http://www.marriottphoto.com/">Marriott Photography.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.swsmag.net/storage/LeanneRobert.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1243974623256"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 715px; height: 2747px;" src="http://www.swsmag.net/storage/LeanneRobert.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1243974623256" alt="" border="0" /></a>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-77043483461498162522009-06-03T12:21:00.002-07:002009-06-03T12:26:56.213-07:00Rock Solid Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.geraldpope.com/blog/Rock_Solid-Love.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 497px;" src="http://www.geraldpope.com/blog/Rock_Solid-Love.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Every once in a while, I start reading blogs and following links. I found this image from a great photographer in Seattle, <a href="http://GeraldPope.com">Gerald Pope</a>. Nice way to start the day?Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-37451046188110818682009-05-19T13:44:00.003-07:002009-05-19T14:25:11.157-07:00Wedding Favors<span style="text-decoration: underline;">W</span>edding Favors are a touchy subject to me. I really don't enjoy most <span><span> tshatshkes <span style="font-style: italic;">(little trinkets) </span>placed so lovingly by my plate. I feel obligated to take it home even though it isn't my taste and I hate little things like that cluttering up my home. Today I found something different and you can give me one of these any day. I found them on</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span><a href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/">www.leweddingfavor.com. </a><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/"> </a><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few of their items:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1080-20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1080-20.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brushed Silver Placecard Frame</span> <p class="style17">Silver rectangular place card, 2" x 3", packaged in a black box with PVC lid.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="style24">On Sale for $1.25</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1630-25.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1630-25.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Abstract "Squares" Glass Plate</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">This beautiful square deco platter 7.5" x 7.5", comes in a corrugated white box. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="style24">On Sale for $3.00</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style24"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1601-23.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1601-23.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style24"> </p><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" class="style25">Heart Shaped Cup and Saucer</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">This very cute porcelain heart-shaped espresso cup and saucer comes as a set of two. It is packaged in a stylish rectangular brown box. </p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">Size: 90 ml (3 oz)</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="style24">On Sale for $4.00</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style24"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1844-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1844-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" class="style24"> </p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style25"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chartreuse Leaf Plates</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">This lovely <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">set of two</span> small chartreuse leaf plates comes delivered in a black box with PVC lid.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">Size: 11"L x 6"W</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="style24">On Sale for $3.25</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">This lovely <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">set of two</span> large chartreuse leaf plates comes delivered in a black box with PVC lid.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">Size: 14"L x 7"W</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" class="style24">On Sale for $5.00</p><br /><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="style24"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1725-25.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D1725-25.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="style2"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="style5">Brown Murano Glass Handle Bottle Opener</span><span class="style1"><span class="style5"></span></span></span><br /><span class="style2"><span class="style1"><span class="style5"></span></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="style2"><span class="style1"><span class="style5"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">$12.99 </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="style4">Sale Price $4.00</span></span><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D0744-23.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 432px; height: 382px;" src="http://www.leweddingfavor.com/D0744-23.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Salt Ball and Pepper Ring Shakers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">This unique favor, comes delivered in a yellow gift box.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="style17">4" X 2.5" in size</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-align: center;" class="style24">On Sale for $2.50</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-align: center;" class="style24"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;">Of course, if these are not to your liking, you can always make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of your guests.</span><br /></p>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-50777843933627849722009-05-13T16:22:00.003-07:002009-05-13T16:29:59.793-07:00Bespoken, Betrothed, Engaged!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SgtWcNnE4xI/AAAAAAAAARU/s_D_5H-rdBY/s1600-h/WedChron-May-Jun-09--pg-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 250px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SgtWcNnE4xI/AAAAAAAAARU/s_D_5H-rdBY/s400/WedChron-May-Jun-09--pg-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335453226240369426" border="0" /></a><a href="http://wedaz.com/">The Wedding Chronicle's </a> May-June issue is now available throughout the valley. This issue is dedicated to the ENGAGEMENT portion of your grand adventure.<br /><br />Congratulations! You have become a bride (not bride-to be). You are engaged. What to do next? Here is a little cheat sheet to help you start your wonderful journey towards your nuptials.<br /><br />First, spread the news! Make sure you tell your parents first and close friends so there is no chance for them to hear it elsewhere.<br /><br />Get a manicure. If everyone is going to be looking at your hand, make sure it looks great.<br />Gather the parents together if they don’t already know each other. Let them have a chance to size up each family. Listen for expectations for your wedding. Not necessary to voice opinions at this early stage of the game. Make sure you are prepared and pick your battles wisely. Not everything is worth it.<br /><br />The engagement party is your opportunity to celebrate the beginning of the journey. Robin and Christine from <a href="http://flowerstudioaz.com/">The Flower Studio</a> have offered an excellent idea for the budget conscious bride to really shine in Flowers Married to Design.<br /><br />Get your ring sized and insured! Don’t forget this important step. It often is simply a matter of adding a rider to your homeowners or renters insurance.<br /><br />Unless you are accustomed to hosting $30,000 events, meet with a wedding coordinator. We have several great planners here in the paper we can highly recommend. They will help you get started and head you in the right direction.<br /><br />If you haven’t figured out, this issue is dedicated to your engagement. We have asked many of the finest photographers in the valley to submit their favorite engagement photos to give you ideas. We could not get all of them into this issue so we will continue to feature more pictures in future publications, blog posts and on our website. Enjoy your engagement. This is a wonderful time to sparkle.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Pick up your copy today! And watch for the return of our online edition!</span>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-8445443350224806872009-05-10T16:37:00.003-07:002009-05-10T16:50:59.668-07:00Curtis Whipple, BS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SgdljJDbfZI/AAAAAAAAARM/0VhM6yTvcr0/s1600-h/Curtis-Program.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 263px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SgdljJDbfZI/AAAAAAAAARM/0VhM6yTvcr0/s400/Curtis-Program.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334343938043772306" border="0" /></a> Judy, Bobbie and I had the best time yesterday watching our friend Curtis Whipple receive his diploma at The University of Phoenix Commencement held at the University of Phoenix Stadium. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Many of you know Curtis as the new coordinator of the Wedding and Event Network here in The Phoenix Area. He is also the <span style="font-size:85%;">President of the</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">American Disc Jockey Association</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">Phoenix Chapter.<br /><br />If you haven't met Curtis, you have missed out. Bright, funny and a bit whacked (in a good way); he plays the piano, guitar, sings and is one of the most popular and professional disc jockeys in the valley. I am proud to call him my friend.<br /><br />Congratulations Curtis! Job well done.<br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;" id="title"> </div>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-92061157926852695162009-05-04T11:02:00.003-07:002009-05-10T16:36:43.211-07:00How Much Liquor Should I Buy for My Wedding?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/images/content/brooksbarrywedding_0983.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 265px;" src="http://www.thebridescafe.com/images/content/brooksbarrywedding_0983.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>As more of our brides try to shave expenses, new pieces of information need to come to the forefront. One of the largest if you are having it at home is "how much liquor should I buy?" As a responsible journalist I must first warn you that you are taking a major liability on yourself and your parents if you provide this on your own. Things happen and it would be awful if you lost a guest on the way home because you didn't know how to say no more.<br /><br />The best course to follow is to hire a professional bar tending company like <a href="http://www.blacktieevents.us/">Black Tie Events</a> or <a href="http://pourmasters.com/">Pourmasters</a>. All their bartenders have TIPS Alcohol Certification and the Arizona Food Handlers Card. I know these companies personally and can highly recommend their services be it just bar tending, complete bar services or just to sell you the liquor.<br /><br />But if you are sure you don't need outside services, I have found a nifty little calculator to give you a rough idea about the amount of liquor you should buy for a wedding. I found it on one of my favorite sites <a href="http://realsimple.com/">REAL SIMPLE</a>. They have set it up by time of day, number of guests and whether you are serving a full bar or just wine, beer and champaign. You can find it<a href="http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/wedding-wine-liquor-calculator-00000000008314/"> here </a>and may your wedding be joyous and safe.Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-85753360436377872252009-04-21T09:46:00.003-07:002009-04-21T09:55:43.732-07:00What Are They ThinkingAs a publisher of <a href="http://wedaz.com/">The Wedding Chronicle</a> I receive some strange Press Releases. With the wedding economy being one of the most stable during this recession, companies now believe if you can link it to marriage, it will sell. Hence the following press release:<br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:14;"><b><i><span style="font-size:100%;">With This Ice Cream I Thee Wed</span></i></b></span></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:14;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Blue Bell Creameries </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Introduces </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Groom’s Cake</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> in May</span></b></span></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:14;"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Blue Bell's New Flavor - You'll Love it Enough to Marry it<br /></span> </b></span></span></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">BRENHAM, TEX. – Every wedding should be celebrated with a toss of the bouquet, a toast to the happy couple and a bowl of Blue Bell Ice Cream… Blue Bell Groom’s Cake Ice Cream to be exact. The newest creation from “the little creamery” is sure to become a wedding tradition.<br /><br />Groom’s Cake Ice Cream is a luscious chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing.<br /><br />“The inspiration for this flavor came from an actual groom’s cake I tasted at a family friend’s wedding,” said Brenda Valera, director of research and development at Blue Bell “It was so delicious, a chocolate cake with chocolate icing, a strawberry filling and chocolate coated strawberries on top. The flavors were perfect for an ice cream. ”</span></span><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 127);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The tradition of a groom’s cake originated in the South, just like Texas-based Blue Bell Ice Cream. Many Southern weddings feature a cake for the bride, which is usually the larger, more grand creation with a groom’s cake displayed nearby.<br /><br />“Our ice cream might just change the whole groom’s cake concept,” Valera added. “We have already had employees request it be served at their weddings in place of an actual cake. It’s a great-tasting flavor that you can enjoy at a wedding or at home for no special reason at all.”<br /><br />Groom’s Cake Ice Cream will be available in May and can be found at Albertson’s, Fry’s, Basha’s, Super K-Mart, and Walmart.<br /><br />For more information and ice cream recipes, visit Blue Bell online at <a href="http://www.bluebell.com/">www.bluebell.com</a>.</span></span></span></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/Se35yxW3myI/AAAAAAAAARE/PUXskUZNkV8/s1600-h/Groom%27s+Cake+Carton+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/Se35yxW3myI/AAAAAAAAARE/PUXskUZNkV8/s320/Groom%27s+Cake+Carton+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327188584887196450" border="0" /></a></p>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-59834028050520074892009-04-20T12:57:00.003-07:002009-04-20T13:04:15.171-07:00Arizona's Platinum WeddingDid you see it? Did you see it? IT was so cool! And I saw Amy Vandervort and her assistant Julie Horvath (now with<a href="http://bbjlinen.com"> BBJ</a><a href="http://bbjlinen.com"> Linen</a>) Christine Seigel (<a href="http://.flowerstudioaz.com/">The Flower Studio</a>) and Laurie Southwick <a href="http://www.southwicklinens.com/">Southwick Linens.</a><br /><br />Everybody looked so cool.<br /><a href="http://www.southwicklinens.com/"> </a>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-71653611715072779962009-04-14T12:21:00.007-07:002009-04-17T12:19:27.279-07:00Tips for Getting your Wedding on TV<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5a3slqMI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/1bQmlMnlKQo/s1600-h/002hollyeDG.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5a3slqMI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/1bQmlMnlKQo/s320/002hollyeDG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324654899481651394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5aqif_jI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/npKbNCbMtXY/s1600-h/012hollyeDG.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5aqif_jI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/npKbNCbMtXY/s320/012hollyeDG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324654895949676082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5amNJBVI/AAAAAAAAAQs/H09cwFPBUiU/s1600-h/014hollyeDG.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5amNJBVI/AAAAAAAAAQs/H09cwFPBUiU/s320/014hollyeDG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324654894786348370" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Platinum Weddings Sunday, April 19th Episode</span> is featuring a wedding featured in The <a href="http://wedaz.com/">Wedding Chronicle.</a> Summer Degado and Matt Gehrke were married at <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/">The Four Seasons, Scottsdale at Troon North</a> June 21, 2008.<br /><br />Photographers were <a href="http://www.sedonabride.com/">Katrina Wall</a><a href="http://www.sedonabride.com/">ace and Andrew Mejia </a>and edited <a href="http://hollye.com/">Hollye Schumacher</a>. Amy Vandervort was the coordinator. The gorgeous flowers were provided <a href="http://theflowerstudioaz.com/">The Flower Studio</a> and <a href="http://www.azpetalpusher.com/">Petal Pusher</a>. <a href="http://raythedj.com/">Ray the DJ </a>was present. <a href="http://thespinbandaz.com/">The Spin</a> was one of the live bands for the affair.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.trirentals.com/">Tri-Rentals</a> and <a href="http://www.koolpartyrentals.com/">Kool Party Rentals</a> provide much of the splendid decor. My friend Doug Johnston, <a href="http://www.avantgardelimo.com/">Avant Garde Limousines</a> coordinated all the transportation. I can't wait for the show.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5CMWFjjI/AAAAAAAAAQU/2NqjmbXebMg/s1600-h/007hollyeDG.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5CMWFjjI/AAAAAAAAAQU/2NqjmbXebMg/s320/007hollyeDG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324654475527687730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5aQLaAeI/AAAAAAAAAQc/7Ot6LHuw_9A/s1600-h/009hollyeDG.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5aQLaAeI/AAAAAAAAAQc/7Ot6LHuw_9A/s320/009hollyeDG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324654888873492962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5aVJMZ2I/AAAAAAAAAQk/AXIyakbnv_4/s1600-h/008hollyeDG.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0sOuTeEJl_w/SeT5aVJMZ2I/AAAAAAAAAQk/AXIyakbnv_4/s320/008hollyeDG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324654890206390114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I recently expanded my cable selections in my office due to the superabundance of wedding shows. I can almost watch a wedding program every hour of the day. Unfortunately, my favorite show <a href="http://www.wetv.com/platinum-weddings/index.html">"Platinum Weddings"</a> on WeTV shows at 11:00pm on Sunday nights here in Phoenix. I am either too tired from the weekend or I manage to stay up for a couple of episodes and am cranky all Monday from lack of sleep. These are the top weddings with budgets over $100,000 and some go into the millions. I love the ideas, love the professionalism of the planners and love the fact that they <span style="font-style: italic;">usually</span> don't portray the bridal party in a negative light.<br /><br />Some other shows are WeTV's "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Bridezillas" title="Bridezillas">Bridezillas</a>," <a href="http://www.wetv.com/amazing-wedding-cakes/index.html">"Amazing Wedding Cakes,"</a> <a href="http://www.wetv.com/my-fair-wedding/index.html">"My Fair Wedding"</a> and <a href="http://www.wetv.com/rich-bride-poor-bride/index.html">"Rich Bride, Poor Bride" </a> or <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/The+Learning+Channel" title="The Learning Channel">TLC</a>, home to "<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Say+Yes+to+the+Dress" title="Say Yes to the Dress">Say Yes to the Dress</a>,"<a href="http://www.wetv.com/rich-bride-poor-bride/index.html">"Get Married with Collin Cowie </a>on Lifetime, and even<a href="http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/whosewedding/index.jsp"> "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?</a>," on E!'s <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Style+Network" title="Style Network">Style Network</a>. Most of these can be seen in full episodes online as well.<br /><br />Getting on some of these shows could offer you some services you might not normally afford but at what price? First, having your wedding selected is a lot like getting on a game show. You need to be very appealing! Having a good backstory (as it is referred to) meaning how you met. Did you postpone the wedding because your dog died and you were transported to Oz in a tornado? Great backstory!<br /><br />Next, you have to fill out the questionaire very creatively! Send an scrapbook with all the questions answered with lots of visual embellishments. Send a video tape along with the questionaire. Do something creative and different to get noticed.<br /><br />You have to succeed in the first two steps before you get to the Screen Test. Be obsessed or be crazy but above all be authentic in a high energy sort of way. Nothing is more boring than a groom that agrees with everything.<br /><br />But be prepared to give up some of the control. You may not be able to pick the wedding date and when you do get a date the network can come tape, be ready to find a venue on short notice.<br />Be ready to have the worst of you and your friends and family portrayed. Although it doesn't always happen, it does make for good TV. The network controls all the footage. So don't say it, think it or do it if you don't want it aired. Be ready to be provoke for reactions also.<br /><br />If all of this hasn't scared you away, you may be one of the lucky ones that is selected. You will get great video of your day. Your vendors may offer a little extra to show them off in the best light. And who knows, you may have something to share with your grandkids some day.<br /><br />I can't wait for the show. Of course I will be cranky Monday morning.Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026697715463804189.post-18446095237730024742009-04-12T11:21:00.005-07:002009-04-12T12:16:33.004-07:00Eyelash Extensions Go Big Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/photos/michelle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 358px;" src="http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/photos/michelle.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Our beautiful new First Lady has found the secret any bride can easily attain. Semi-permanent eyelash extensions. These are available here in the valley but there are many different skill levels. To have good extensions discuss the length, the thickness and the color of each lash that will be applied. How quick drying is the glue they use? Ask to see a completed set if possible.<br /><br />Your lash artist should want to know how you intend to wear your makeup on your wedding day. If you are going for a natural look, you may not want 16-18 mm thick black lashes. My preference ( I am an old lady) is a thinner 10mm-12mm lash. If I need a more dramatic look, I can add mascara. Great Lash by Mabeline is a water based mascara that goes on clean and more importantly comes off clean without hurting your lashes.<br /><br />Your lashes should be glued on one lash to one lash. Any clumping can cause extra lashes to be pulled out prematurely. This is an operator skill as well as your ability to not leave before they are dried. My eyes are really sensitive so I will have red eyes the rest of the day. You cannot get them wet for 24 hours but then for me, after they are washed the sensitivity goes away.<br /><br />They last on me about three weeks before I need them refreshed. That doesn't mean they all fall off. No, your lashes are in a continual state of growing and falling out. The cycle is about 6 weeks. So I always check when I see a lash has fallen out to see if my real lash is attached as it should be. I also rub my eyes in my sleep, so a set that can last 3 weeks has been out on well.<br /><br />The cost of a full set in the valley is everywhere from $150.00 - $500.00. Cost does not imply skill. Refills should be in the $30-$50 range. Do your research. There is nothing better than having beautiful, flirty lashes.<br /><br /><a href="http://wedaz.com/">The Wedding Chronicle </a>recommends <a href="http://www.kolttonfox.com/"> Koltton Fox</a> and Ramon Bacaui 480-946-2015 in Scottsdale and in Phoenix, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/Extensionsbyjulia">Julia Trigile.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-style: italic;">Disclaimer: I am not an expert on lashes, I am simply writing about my experiences. If I am incorrect with my facts, by all means leave a comment and straighten me out. If I have omitted something, please contribute. Thanks AV</span>Angie VanDaelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05882476151297505782noreply@blogger.com2