Thursday, February 24, 2011

Garden-Eco Friendly Centerpiece



Are you having a garden wedding or a back yard bridal shower, and you need a centerpiece that has a vintage and eco friendly feeling?

Check out this Wood Crate with 4 Glass Bottles $6.99 from Save-on-crafts! Clear glass 3.5" tall x 2" bottles in a natural wood carrier with metal handles and metal sign on the side that says Petites Fleur "little flower". Add some baby breaths and Hydrangeas from your local flower shop and Voila! You’ve created a DIY Centerpiece!

Source: http://www.save-on-crafts.com/bottlecrate.html

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Pretty in Pearls!


Brides, are you looking for a pearl necklace to compliment your dress or your bridal party dresses?
Check out this Stella & Dot Olivia Pearl & Ribbon Necklace. This ivory colored glass pearls hand knotted on blush grosgrain ribbon. Approximately 50" total length 18" of pearls, 16" ribbon on each side, ribbon tie closure. Whether if it is a blush, navy or a black dress, this accessory can embellish any bridesmaid dress. This necklace works well with a ruffled or silky blouse, but will also add a nice feminine detail to a tailored boyfriend look, or with bolder prints and stronger colors.

Visit My Bridal Budget E-boutique:
http://www.stelladot.com/sites/mybridalbudget/productcatalog?page=productdetail&sku=N208

P.S. Host a trunk show in your home and invite your gals to a styling, shopping and bonding experience! In addition receive hostess jewelry rewards! Please email fouzia@mybridalbudget.com for more information!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

DIY Valentine Centerpiece



Need a floral centerpiece for your Valentines table? Something small, but yet robust and budget-friendly?

I created a floral centerpiece for my Mother’s Sweet 60. The theme colors were burgundy and purple. I used Rendezvous carnations from a floral wholesaler www.fiftyflowers.com and round glass vases from www.dollartree.com. I embellished the vase with pearl vase fillers so that I can achieve this elegant and robust vision. In addition, I added a burgundy pintuck table runner from www.tableclothsfactory.com

This idea can be a perfect centerpiece for your cocktail hour or for your reception.

Enjoy and be creative!

Sources-

$12 for 12 round glass vases http://www.dollartree.com/floral-decor/vases-bowls-containers/glass-bubble-balls/202c203c203p308126/index.pro

Rendezvous carnations http://www.fiftyflowers.com/product/Rendezvous-Carnation-Flowers_42.htm

Pearl Vase Fillers http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/index.php/action/purchase/productId/149/categoryId/122/

Burgundy Pintuck Table Runners http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/Table-Runner-Pintuck-Burgundy-p/c02b_run_ptk_burg.htm

Monday, February 7, 2011

Rhinestone Garter


Brides, do you want to add some “bling” to your garter? Check out this fun and sassy garter that you can wear underneath your gown! Definitely, your groom will be surprised!

Source:
Classy Bride
Available in different colors, white, ivory, black or blue (can be great for your “something blue”)
http://commerce.idmi.net/ecommerce/catalog_detail.asp?CID=121&CI=3592&PI=37692

Friday, February 4, 2011

Bride Choice Award 2011- Press Release


PRESS RELEASE
{Forest Hills, NY} – {February 4, 2011} - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce My Bridal Budget, LLC has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding/Event Planning Services!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

My Bridal Budget, LLC stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud My Bridal Budget, LLC for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that My Bridal Budget, LLC is among the very best Wedding/Event Planning services within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at
http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/my-bridal-budget-llc-forest-hills/e2fbe94fc3a9e4f8.html

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Boudoir Shoot for your Valentine


Do you want to give something special to your beau for Valentines Day? How about give your beau a lasting impression of you? How about a Boudoir Shot? Boudoir Shots can be creative and bring out the seductive side of you in your photos. You can wear lingerie or your beau’s favorite tee during this shoot. June Photography Studio is a vintage boutique studio that is offering a “sexy” service especially for this month as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. I had the pleasure interviewing her, please read our featured Vendor Spotlight Q & A. Please check out www.junesfilter.com

Q: What inspired you to pursue your career in photography?
A: Right after I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to go into an art related field. I thought about the idea of going into a fashion design and photography college program. So, after toying with the idea after several years in high school, I decided to take an introduction to photography course in college. I was lucky enough to have a professor that encouraged me to pursue both fashion and photography. So, I started taking courses in fashion photography. The first camera I bought was a $200 film camera and ever since I have not put a camera down.

Q: What makes you different from a growing industry of photographers?
A: The photography industry is extremely competitive and to compete in this business I know I must set myself aside from everyone else. Such as, providing creative wedding packages and collaborating with other talented artist.

Q: What kind of events do you photograph?
A: All types of events-you name it, I’m there! Fashion shows, launch parties, milestone celebrations, weddings, baby showers, etc

Q: In addition to photo albums, what kind of creative services do you offer in your services?
A: My studio offers boudoir session, which is a sexy and tasteful "Victoria Secret" shoot. We also offer bridal fashion shoots (before or after the wedding), trash the dress sessions, engagement sessions- just to name a few. In addition, we offer videography services in our packages.

Q: Based on a couple’s budget, do you offer customized packages?
A: In an economy like the one we are living in, I have to offer customized packages. Customized packages are a great way to get exactly what you with your budget.

Q: Do you think it is essential for a couple to have an engagement session?
A: The main reason couples hire photographers is to photo-document a special event, why not do the same before the wedding?! It will also make a wedding album have a stronger narrative story-.beginning, middle and forever lasting... :D

Q: Valentines Day is in a few short weeks, a lot of the ladies would like to give a special and sexy gift to their special man- What do you recommend?
A: What better "sexy gift" than the gift of a picture of yourself! My studio provides boudoir sessions, which can be a man's fantasy! These sessions can be for a boyfriend, fiancé, or just for themselves. As a female, there's nothing more rewarding then making a woman see how beautiful and powerful she truly is!

Q: If you have a shy couple, how do you make them feel at ease and comfortable during their photo shoot?
A: I always meet my clients before a photo shoot or event. It's a great way to get to know the clients and also understand what they are looking for in a photographer. In addition, clients feel comfortable in front of a camera after spending a little time with the photographer.