Secret ceremony/reception location nestled in Long Island, NY

Are you looking for an affordable secret gem location for your intimate engagement party, wedding rehearsal, wedding ceremony, or wedding reception? Well a month ago, we had the opportunity to coordinate a wedding at the Bailey Arboretum in Lattingtown, Long Island for beautiful Bride & Groom. The ceremony was enchanting and peaceful because of its nature ambiance. Bailey Arbouteum has 40 acres of woods, ponds and gardens nestled on Long Island’s North Shore-it’s away from the busy catering venues and highways.
Bailey Arboretum is known for their well-marked woodland trails, public programs and special events for children, The Children’s Habitat: a place where children can explore, climb, build, create, make music and enjoy the outdoors. They are opened every day, year-round, and admission is Free-donations are welcome to sustain this beautiful location.
This site is affordable for wedding ceremonies, intimate reception, engagement parties for up to 80 guests.
You can have your wedding ceremony outdoors provided with white folding chairs, and if it rains the ceremony can be indoors in the Sun Room. The staff of Bailey Arboretum is friendly, helpful and willing to accommodate your needs. Please contact Mike Maron- Resident & Manager at 516-571-8020 or email him at baileyarb@optonline.net for more information.

Photography: Felipe Osorio Photography
Wedding Coordination: My Bridal Budget, LLC
Ceremony Venue: Bailey Arboretum
www.baileyarboretum.org/

Fall themed signature drinks

It’s officially the Fall season! The weather is feeling cool and crisp!
If you are planning a fall themed signature drink for your wedding, bridal shower or engagement party, here is a list of autumn themed drinks that may be a perfect fit!

Fall Whiskey Drink
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/270142/fall-signature-cocktail-recipe?czone=inspiration/real-weddings/weddings-latest&backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/annie-and-oliver#slide_16

Pumpkin Martini
http://www.cocktailtimes.com/vodka/greygoose_pumpkin.shtml

Pumpkin Chai Martini
http://aroundmainline.com/food/fun-fall-cocktails-around-the-main-line.html

Tuscan Pear Drink
http://www.cocktailsdrinkrecipes.com/cocktail-recipes/tuscan-pear-cocktail.html

Ginger Candy Appletini
http://aroundmainline.com/food/fun-fall-cocktails-around-the-main-line.html

Urban Goddess Night-Embracing your inner Goddess

Tomorrow is Fashion Night in NYC, and as well Urban Goddess night with Amanda Young. Take a break from your wedding plans, and get to know your true authentic self before you say “I do” tomorrow night at Urban Goddess Night.

Even though you've done a lot of "work on yourself", are you still operating beneath your true potential?

Have you ever lowered your standards for what you REALLY wanted in a relationship because you figured it was better than being alone?
OR
Do you ask for less than you know you truly deserve in your career, because you undervalue yourself?
OR
Do you feel stuck ? Such as taking a leap of faith in what you want in your life-marriage, love, and more?

I get it- I've. Been. There. Oh yes.
And I also now know what it's like to feel I am living in total harmony with my souls highest potential.

Are you ready to make a breakthrough and finally start accessing your deepest potential?

Join Urban Goddess for an evening that could change the course of your whole life!

In this fun and interactive workshop, we will explore where you are selling yourself short, and learn concrete steps to access your true feminine power in order to live up to your potential in all areas of your life. You will be introduced to the Urban Goddess transformation curriculum and the 3 primary powers of womanhood. Plus we'll enjoy chocolate and discover how pleasure and feminine transformation go hand in hand!

Cost: $15 Advance Registration
$20 at Door
To Register: http://urbangoddessevening.eventbrite.com/
Location- Meta Center
214 West, 29th Street, 10001 New York, NY
Date/Time- Thursday, September 6, 2012 7pm to 9pm


urbangoddessretreats.com urbangoddesschocolate.com

When you join this group, you´re in for a life-changing experience. From the first time I went to the meeting to this day, my life has changed so much, in wonderful, even magical ways. I can´t say enough how much I enjoy being part of the Urban Goddess circle and how happy I am to have found the women I met there. The ladies are amazing and Amanda guides us with much grace and wisdom. I definetly recommend this group." - Simone

Amanda has been changing lives, and challenging the status quo with her company Urban Goddess for over 6 years. She started out as a nutritionist who couldn’t accept simply revolutionizing her clients diets, but got excited by revolutionizing their whole lives. Clients not only lost weight, and felt healthier but they got the “Goddess Glow” by transforming their relationships, their careers, and their whole life vision.


In 2006 she led her first Urban Goddess Workshop in New York where she recognized her true life passion; to bring women together and help liberate their inner Goddess. Amanda has led Goddess workshops and retreats which have explored ancient Goddess archetypes and mythologies and how they apply to the modern woman in locations such as Costa Rica, Big Sur, Malibu, and her home town of New York City.


In 2007 Amanda created Urban Goddess Chocolate, as a companion product to her vision for women. The chocolate represents Amanda’s strong belief that transformation can be fun, sensual and PLEASURABLE. Plus it's organic, vegan, gluten free, and raw!

Food Trucks for Weddings!

Are you lovely couples enjoying your summer? Almost the summer is coming to an end. My Bridal Budget had the opportunity to coordinate a fun and unique wedding at the Queens County Farm located in Little Neck, NY.

Instead, of a formal catered dinner at a reception, the laid back couple hired Food Trucks for their wedding reception. Yes! Food Trucks! The Food Trucks you see in the NYC streets, such as dessert and ethnic food trucks. Food Trucks have been a popular trend in NYC for several years, and now have entered into the wedding industry.

Korilla BBQ served Kimchee Chicken, Pork and Beef Tacos, FritesNMeats served Burgers and Veggie Burgers with French Fries, and for dessert-Andy Italian Ices served all flavored Italian Ices and Iced Coffee, including unique flavors such as Canolli ices, and lastly decadent Red Velvet Cupcakes from Brooklyn Cupcakes.

The guests had a blast and it felt like a BBQ but with a creative twists. Guests placed their orders at the trucks and picked up their dinners in a white “doggie bag”. Indeed, it was an informal affair and unforgettable way to celebrate the big day!

To plan your wedding with Food Trucks in a fun location -
Here are a few vendors and venue-
Korilla BBQ www.korillabbq.com
FritesNMeats www.fritesnmeats.com/
Andy’s Italian Ices www.andysitalianices.com/
Brooklyn Cupcakeshttp://urbano411.wix.com/brooklyncupcake
Queens County Farm www.queenscountyfarm.org

Garter Placement Twist

We all know about the Garter Toss/Garter Placement traditional game – right? After the Groom tosses the garter to the single men, a man catches the garter to place the garter on the Bouquet Winner’s thigh or leg- which is a single woman.

How about twisting this old tradition into a fun joke?

Blindfold the Garter Toss Winner, and have the Groom sit on the chair. The Groom will raise his pants up to his knee; take off his shoe and sock- so he mislead the winner that it is a woman. Spin the Blindfolded Garter toss winner in circles, and then lead him to the Groom. The Garter toss winner will get excited due to the mystery of who is this “woman”, as he puts the garter on the Groom’s leg- take off his blindfold- SURPRISE! He will see that it’s the Groom! It’s a funny joke that family and friends will always cherish this humorous moment!

YOOOOOBHANGRA!!!!!!!!!! BOLLYWOOD meets Yoga Asana

Get your BHANGRA ON! with your bridal party, friends, and family on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Bamboomoves Studio in Forest Hills, Queens- NY www.bamboomovesfh.com. Perfect way to treat yourself and connect with your body in this exotic dance lesson.

Bhangra the latest hottest trend and oldest tradition in Indian dancing that is being performed in joyous occasions such as weddings. Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia. While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of such diverse occasions as weddings and New Year celebrations. Moreover, during the last thirty years, Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop, house, and reggae.
Combining two of India's oldest traditions, join us for yoga asana to BOLLYWOOD hits and BHANGRA dancing that will be taught by Yogini Instructor Neelu Gulri from Sattvic Living

What to wear: Comfortable yoga attire

What we provide: BOLLYWOOD led asana class & BHANGRA instruction

Background on Bhangra: Around the 14th or 15th Century, Punjabi wheat farmers danced and sang songs about village life to help pass the time while working in the fields. With time, these became part of harvest celebrations at Bhaisakhi (April 13) festivals, as the sight of their crops growing invigorated the farmers. From here the dance quickly moved through all divisions of class and education, eventually becoming a part of weddings, New Year parties, and other important occasions.

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time: 4pm-6pm
Cost: $35
See you on the mat and the dance floor!
Namaste
Fouzia!

Inside Scoop on Relationship Coaching- How to define a healthy a marriage?

All the details that go into a wedding such as the venue, flowers, dress and more, we tend to forget about the relationship aspect. It’s not always about the “day”; it’s really about the marriage.

As a wedding planner, I witness couple’s behaviors when they make decisions on their budget, guestlist, menu- it can be a joyous moment or a stressful unhappy moment. Often two questions arise as I witness a couples’ moments, what are the ingredients to define a healthy marriage? What does it take to be in a happy relationship?
Here is couple of tips-
-Enter the marriage 100% committed-without the divorce option
-Disagreements are normal; they don’t mean the end of a relationship
-Focus on what binds you, not what separates you
-Take time out when there are arguments or fights
-Examine your intent
-Plan a date night =)

In addition, it’s always great to receive advice from a relationship coach. Jackie Janiec is a relationship coach for women in New York City. Jackie believes that happiness lies within and to truly love and know ourselves before we can embrace a relationship and/or enter into a marriage. She believes that in any relationship, we need to forgive, breath, and let go. “We have the opportunity to rewrite our story, which is the story of love” as Jackie continues.

There will be an opportunity on Thursday, July 26 to meet and hear Jackie’s point of view about relationship.

Time: July 26, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: SCC Center
Organized By: Nicole Letelier
Event Description:
Relationship Coaching Workshop

Thursday, July 26th
6:30 - 9:30pm
SCC Center 35 W. 31st Street, 10th Floor


There are no fairy-tale relationships, but there are many, many ways to live happily ever after! If you're looking for the kind of heart-pounding, joy-filled romance that seems to happen for other women and not for you, then this is your workshop. No rules, no games--just a clear, directed path to being happier right now.

Created and co-hosted by She Creates Change community member since 2009, Jackie Janiec.

Read more about Jackie by clicking HERE www.jackiejaniec.com