Fruit Centerpiece- NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Want to do something different for your centerpieces? Maybe you're a DIY Bride? Well a great idea would be to consider using Fruit in your centerpiece! If you are looking to keep the cost down on the centerpiece consider using only fruit and no flowers, this is very modern and fun! Below are a few ideas for you to consider. This idea works great for an outdoor event and all white weddings where you may want to bring in a pop of color. Fruit can also be used as your place card holder, this is a fun and unique idea! Remember DIY Brides you don't want to be doing any type of prep work on centerpieces on your wedding day so consider hiring a Wedding Planner ( Pure Ambiance!) and we will take care of all your ideas and execute them exactly as you envision them to be! It's your day to relax and enjoy every minute, let us do the running around and prep for you!









Nadya

No words - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

I just have to send my thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the family, friends, and fellow fans of Michael Jackson. This is truly unbelievable and sad; my heart is heavy with sadness. He was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten. He touched millions of people with his kind heart, music, and talent.

I just pray that the media will respect and honor him in the way he deserves; they're not off to such a great start, but hopefully they'll turn it around.

You never realize how much people mean to you until they are gone, so make sure you tell the people you love, how you feel!

Love you Michael!
Kisha

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Editorial for OneWed- NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Pure Ambiance recently did a featured editorial for OneWed's website on "Top Tips on Reducing Your Wedding Cost" . Check out their site for the article and for some great advice on how to plan the wedding of your dreams without sacrificing your wallet. Enjoy!

Light The Way.......- NJ/NY Wedding Planner

It's almost summer time and that means a lot of couples are probably planning their beautiful outdoor wedding. Throughout all the planning and details you may overlook the impact that you can make with the lighting for your outdoor event. Sure you can use outdoor lamps, but why not be a little more creative. Whether your event is inside a tent, on a large open porch or an open field you can make each of these locations feel more welcoming and warm by using some decor lighting. A few suggestions we can provide are:

Round paper lanterns these are great and they come in all colors! Even just using them in all white and variety of sizes adds a romantic ambiance to your event. These are available through Beau Coup which you can access right from our blog, they also come in 3 different sizes. A few things to consider is the size of the space, also hanging the lanterns at different lengths adds more depth. You can also purchase all white lanterns and if you choose to light them you can use a colored light bulb to add a hint of color in a subtle way! Can't afford to buy these lanterns, check out this link from Wedding Paper Divas on DIY for round lanterns http://blog.weddingpaperdivas.com/diy-divas-string-theory-pendant-lamps/

Candle lanterns can give a more vintage yet modern touch to your outdoor wedding. These also come in a variety of colors and designs. These are great for anyone thinking of a Moroccan theme wedding. These are not as cost effective as the above but if you can use them they look great! You can hang these from the ceiling, or line the ground with them to light up a path. Smaller lanterns can be used as your centerpiece and the candle light look great. You can even purchase mini lanterns and hand those out as your favors! How great would it be for a night wedding to have the mini lanterns as your place card holders lit up beautifully at night! These mini ones can also be purchased through the Beau Coup link on our blog!

Luminaries are a great choice as well, especially paper ones if your on a budget! This is a great way of lighting a path for outside even if your event is inside you can use these to decorate the outdoor paths that lead inside into your event. These also look beautiful lighting the aisle that you will walk down, along with beautiful rose petals. They can also be used as a centerpiece! These can definitely be a DIY project or they can also be purchased and you can also buy them or make them with a cut out design! Checkout this link for DIY luminaries http://www.weddingbee.com/2006/10/17/instructions-for-luminaries/

Nadya

An Alternative Way to Say “I Do” – NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Not everybody likes to follow tradition— there are hundreds of variations that can be substituted and used in every aspect of your wedding. This holds true for your wedding vows, as well. A lot of couples opt to write their own wedding vows either instead of or in addition to saying the traditional ones. This allows you to be more personal with both your partner and your guests. It is a great way to put into words how you feel about your partner and how much they mean to you — something that should be easy and fun to do, right?? Not so much.

For some reason, most people who decide to write their own vows tend to get super stressed out about what to say, how long it is, and what the other is writing. The best tip you can get when writing your vows: have fun with it!! This should be enjoyable. Think about it — you’re talking about the person you love, who you’re going to spend the rest of your life with, what could be stressful about that? Just Relax… Smile… and Breathe!

Once you are relaxed, you should decide how you want to write these vows. There are two different ways to go about writing them: you can choose to write with your fiancé or without your fiancé. Both have their pros and cons, but whichever you decide upon, you should follow the same basic guidelines.

First, whether you’re writing with your fiancé or not, you should set some basic rules. Make sure you are both on the same page about the general aspects of your vows. For example, how long do you want the vows to be? You should allot a specific number of sentences or lines so one of you doesn’t recite a novel while the other only says a few things. How long it is depends on what you both want. You can say amazing things in 5 minutes, 5 lines, or even 5 words.

Next, you need to start brainstorming. Grab some paper and start writing your little heart out! Your ideas don’t need to be complete thoughts yet, this is just an exercise to get your brain working. Write about why you love them, what your favorite qualities about them are, how you met, how your life has changed since meeting them, your favorite memories, your favorite stories, what you see in your future together — anything and everything to get your mind flowing and to remind yourself of the wonderful things you’ve shared together. Although you probably won’t give a play-by-play of how you met when you’re standing at the altar, you could use these memories to remind yourself how you felt back then. Remember that a vow is a promise you are making, it should be based on emotions, feelings, your commitment, and your future together.

After you have a sufficient amount of material, you want to start organizing your thoughts and picking out the really important things you want to say. You don’t need to write the final draft right away, but this is a good step to getting there. Once you have the heart of your material all figured out, you can start putting it into fluid words and thoughts. You can always change, tweak, add and take out whatever you want during this process. Make sure it flows and sounds nice, but most importantly, make sure it comes from your heart!! And remember, it doesn’t have to be serious. Some people choose to put a comical spin on it or something that reflects their character.

After you have your vows all written out and it sounds like you, it is up to you to decide on whether you want to share what you have with your partner or keep it a surprise until the big day. Whichever you choose it totally up to you. However, if you decide to keep your vows to yourself, you might want to recite it to someone close to you to make sure it sounds okay and flows well, just in case. If not, practice it out loud so at least you can hear it. Make the necessary adjustments and you’re all set!

Congratulations!! Now you are ready to walk down the aisle and stand next to your partner and express your deep love to each other. That wasn’t so bad, was it?? I told you it would be a fun and positive experience!

Happy writing!

Kaitlyn

Photo Sources
http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com/ and www.altwed.com/rings.html

Romantic Honeymoon Getaways of 2009 - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

After tying the knot and becoming husband and wife there is nothing better than a Honeymoon Destination to start your life as Mr. and Mrs. Before planning your honeymoon there are 5 important tips you need to know:
- #1 is your budget: How much you want to spend on your Honeymoon. This should be done while you are planning your wedding expenses so you don’t end up in debt upon starting your new life together.
- #2 is where to go: You and your fiancé should both make lists of a few places you envision your honeymoon. Then compare lists with each other to find the best suitable place to spend your special time.
- #3 is what to consider: Make it romantic. You are in a new chapter of your life as newlyweds and having a romantic honeymoon can take on a whole new meaning.
- #4 is considering a travel agent: They can help you find the best deals especially for Honeymoons. Also if you still need help with finding out what destination to go to they can help you find the best hotspot.
- #5 is arranging for passports and visas: If you’re traveling out of the country you want to get this done as soon as possible so you don’t have any problems and can focus solely on the wedding.

If you’ve gone over these 5 tips and still need some help. Lucky for you we’ve also included some of 2009’s Honeymoon Hotspots:
- #1 is Aruba: a small gorgeous island with crystal clear blue waters. It is a very romantic location that is ideal for a Honeymoon. Some resorts to check out in Aruba are Riu Palace Aruba, The Westin Aruba Resort, and Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino.
- #2 is The Dominican Republic: an exotic island with a taste of many cultures. There are many sights to see and things to do. Snow white sandy beaches with unbelievable sunsets. Can’t go wrong for a Honeymoon here. Some resorts to check out are: Riu Palace Punta Cana, Breezes Puerto Plaza, and Riu Naiboa.
- #3 is St. Maarten: it may be the smallest island in the world only being 36 square miles, but it has some of the Caribbean’s most gorgeous views. The beaches are incredible while there are some amazing restaurants and activities to do on and off shore. Some resorts to check out are: Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort.

I hope by now you feel ready to plan your perfect unforgettable Honeymoon. And remember your Honeymoon is a way to start your lives together in a peaceful romantic setting and any of these destination hotspots will do the trick. Have fun and congratulations!

Amy

Photo credit: Aruba.com