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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 8:45 PM

Still Seats on the Bus for the Sedona Bridal Show

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Married Couples Pay More Than Unmarried Under Health Bill

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From Wall Street Journal January 6, 2010 By MARTIN VAUGHAN


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.

The built-in "marriage penalty" 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."

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.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:12 PM

Sedona Bridal Show January 17, 2010

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A lavish wedding giveaway is happening at the Sedona Bridal Show 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. Expresso Subito and Sharko's Catering will have goodies to help wake you up.  Curtis Whipple will provide the entertainment at City North.   Kiss 104.7 and Mix 96.9 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 L'Auberge, Amara and Tlaquepaque  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:
* L'Auberge 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!
* L'Auberge is also giving away a 2 night Honeymoon stay for the Bride and Groom.
* Rehearsal Dinner at Tlaquepaque provided by Main Street Catering
* Photos by Sedona Bride
* Videography by Serendipity Videography
* Cake by Sedona Cake Couture who has been featured on the Food Network Cake Challenge twice!!
* Wedding Planning by Sedona Wedding Planner
* Florals and decor by Events By Showstoppers
* Officiant is Sterling Weddings
* Limo by White Tie Transportation
* Gown by Mariee
* Rentals by Tri-Rentals
* Suit by Saviero Custom Clothiers
* Artists In Rhythm who is the band for the reception
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!!
Words unabshedly stolen from Serendipity Videography's Blog  Thanks you said it better than I could.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 5:16 PM

Beautiful Weddings Laura Hales and Blythe Franklin

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This looked like such a fun wedding.  Cameron really captured the spirit of the day.

Laura Hales and Blythe Franklin   
August 15, 2009
Flagstaff, Arizona

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Behind the Scenes
Photographer    

Ceremony and Reception Site   


Wedding Cake   
Bob Ward

Florist   

Ceremony Music   
Anne Clark, Violinist

Entertainment  
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

Beautiful Weddings Julia Styer and Brian Wilder

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Julia Styer and Brian Wilder
April 18, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona


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Behind the Scenes
Photographer

Florist   

Wedding Consultant   

Ceremony and Reception Site

Reception Site Coordinator   
Debbie Weisz

Caterer

Wedding Cake

Bride’s Gown

Hair Stylist

Professional Makeup

Tuxedos

Entertainment

Rentals

Invitations

Limousine

Videographer
Kelly Christopher
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Beautiful Weddings Katharine Scofield and Ammon Barney

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Katharine Scofield and Ammon Barney
April 3, 2009
Mesa, Arizona




Behind the Scenes
Photographer    Justine Miller Photography
Caterer    Heidi’s Catering & Events
Ceremony & Reception Site    The Wright House
Officiant    Reverend Randy Williams
Wedding Cake    Exclusive Cakes by Nance Ray
Florist    Flowers by Ellen
Bride’s Gown    David’s Bridal
Professional Hair & Makeup    Total Bliss Salon & Spa
Ceremony Music    The Encore Quartet
Entertainment     Andre’s Music with Personality
Invitations    Costco
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Beautiful Weddings Desiree Mata and Sam Dyer

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Desiree Mata and Sam Dyer

December 13, 2008

Phoenix, Arizona

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Behind the Scenes

Photographer
Vision Photographs

Ceremony Site
First Christian Church

Reception Site
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Reception Site Coordinator
Cathie Fox

Florist
Peoria Florist

Bride’s Gown
David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids’ Gown
Wedding Accessory Superstore
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Beautiful Weddings Sara Hawthorne and David Lin

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For 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.
Sara Hawthorne and David Lin
May 16, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona



Behind the Scenes

Photographer  -  Melissa Jill Photography
Florist - The Garage by Ivy
Ceremony Site  - Lincoln Heights Christian Church
Officiant - Reverend Ron Elwardt
Reception Site - J W Marriott Desert Ridge
Reception Site Coordinator -  Connie Thibault
Bride’s Gown - Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique
Professional Hair and Makeup- Mureeza Day Spa
Entertainmen t- Michael B. Entertainment
Linens - Special Events Table Linens
Invitations - Red Seal Invitations
Alterations  - Quality Alterations by Nadya
Rehearsal Dinner -  Buca di Beppo
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM

Beautiful Weddings Julie Hopkins and Matthew Klone

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Julie Hopkins and Matthew Klone
March 7, 2009
Tempe, Arizona

Behind the Scenes
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 7:40 PM

Beautiful Weddings Nicole Hochstein and Damon Sanabria

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Nicole Hochstein and Damon Sanabria  
November 7, 2008  
Cancun, Mexico

Behind the Scenes
Photographer- One Fine Day Photography, Ann McCarthy
Travel Agent - Escapes Unlimited, Terri Flood
Ceremony & Reception Site - Moon Palace Resort & Spa
Bride’s Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bridesmaids’ Gowns - Jasmine, B2 Line
Hair Stylist - Savvy Salon
Professional Makeup - Michelle Sanabria
Ceremony Music - Mariachis, Moon Palace Resort
Invitations - Hanson Ellis, Message in a Bottle
Videographer - Warne Brothers Productions
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM

Beautiful Weddings Rachelle Harris and Jordan Corbisier

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Our 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:


Rachelle Harris and Jordan Corbisier

March 14, 2009
Mesa, Arizona


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Behind the Scenes

Photographer

Ceremony and Reception Site
Private Residence

Officiant
Roselyn Taylor

Caterer

Wedding Cake

Florist

Tuxedos

Ceremony Music
ASU Music Department String Trio

Linens and Rentals

Invitations
Michael’s
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM

Local Photographers Interviewed in INSTYLE MAGAZINE

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Congratulations 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.


This is my favorite recent photo of theirs.  You can see more at  SedonaBride.com
Here is the Link to the article...
http://styleschool.instyleweddings.com/2009/11/snap-shots-sedona-bride.html
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:01 PM

The End of My Birthday Month

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For 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 A2Z Photobooths taken at The Boojum Tree. The coolest party in Phoenix if you are lucky enough to get an invitation. Guess that makes me cool.
Scary Huh?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:47 AM

My Favorite Season!

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Boo!
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!
I found the recipe at one of my favorite blog sites: Love and Olive Oil
With many thanks here is the recipe:

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 Bake it Pretty. I am not a soymilk lover in baking ssssssoooooo I will probably use whole milk or at least 2% organic.

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 increased the size of their pumpkin pies for the season. Go figure. Yum!

Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream


Makes 1 dozen cupcakes.

Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon each ground cloves, nutmeg, and ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Frosting:
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons

Directions
Preheat oven to 350?F. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.

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.

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.

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.
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 9:08 AM

Great Engagement Slideshow

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Obama Takes Part in Wedding Slideshow

* By LILY FU

(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.

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."

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 .

What resulted was a unique slideshow that featured photos with an unexpected friend -- President Obama.
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM

Local Vendors Shine in Southern Weddings!

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Two of our favorite vendors were mentioned in Southern Weddings. The Amazing Floral was Designs by Design and the entire Biltmore event was coordinated by Charlee Geisler at Signature Events. Don't you just love the Tiffany lamps festooned with red roses on each table? See more of Leanne + Robert's beautiful wedding at Marriott Photography.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM

Rock Solid Love

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Every once in a while, I start reading blogs and following links. I found this image from a great photographer in Seattle, Gerald Pope. Nice way to start the day?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Wedding Favors

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Wedding Favors are a touchy subject to me. I really don't enjoy most tshatshkes (little trinkets) 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 www.leweddingfavor.com.
Here are a few of their items:

Brushed Silver Placecard Frame

Silver rectangular place card, 2" x 3", packaged in a black box with PVC lid.

On Sale for $1.25

Abstract "Squares" Glass Plate

This beautiful square deco platter 7.5" x 7.5", comes in a corrugated white box.

On Sale for $3.00

Heart Shaped Cup and Saucer

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.

Size: 90 ml (3 oz)

On Sale for $4.00

Chartreuse Leaf Plates

This lovely set of two small chartreuse leaf plates comes delivered in a black box with PVC lid.

Size: 11"L x 6"W

On Sale for $3.25

This lovely set of two large chartreuse leaf plates comes delivered in a black box with PVC lid.

Size: 14"L x 7"W

On Sale for $5.00


Brown Murano Glass Handle Bottle Opener

$12.99 Sale Price $4.00

Salt Ball and Pepper Ring Shakers

This unique favor, comes delivered in a yellow gift box.

4" X 2.5" in size

On Sale for $2.50

Of course, if these are not to your liking, you can always make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of your guests.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Bespoken, Betrothed, Engaged!

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The Wedding Chronicle's May-June issue is now available throughout the valley. This issue is dedicated to the ENGAGEMENT portion of your grand adventure.

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.

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.

Get a manicure. If everyone is going to be looking at your hand, make sure it looks great.
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.

The engagement party is your opportunity to celebrate the beginning of the journey. Robin and Christine from The Flower Studio have offered an excellent idea for the budget conscious bride to really shine in Flowers Married to Design.

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.

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.

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.

Pick up your copy today! And watch for the return of our online edition!
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 4:37 PM

Curtis Whipple, BS

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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 President of the American Disc Jockey Association Phoenix Chapter.

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.

Congratulations Curtis! Job well done.

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