Entries from July 2009

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Jewelery: Borrow Bridal Bling in NYC

The online jewelery rental site, Adorn Brides, has just opened its first ever Style Studio in Manhattan — so now brides can not only rent glitter, but also try it on before the wedding!  The Adorn Brides Style Studio is located at 16 E 38th St. at the Wedding Cafe.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Jewelery: Gold Exchange at Kay Jewelers

Now you can turn in your old gold and use the cash for brand new wedding rings with the new Kay Jewelers Gold Exchange program.   You can trade any 10- 14- 18- 22- or 24-Karat gold pieces online.  Just mail in the jewelery — every package is videotaped as it’s being opened, enabling customers to  [...]

Monday, July 6th, 2009

In the News: GiftShopMag.com

Interested in what the wedding pros (myself included, ahem, ahem) have to say about what’s hot in the bridal market now?   Read Working Wedding Wonders at GiftShopMag.com.

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Fun Stuff: I Do Tattoo

If you’re short on “something blue” consider these cute, custom-designed temporary tattoos for your wedding day — small enough to be discreet, blue enough to make an impact.  Just $36 and each comes in a sleek, blue case, so you can also give one each to your bridesmaids.   Available at www.idotattoos.com.

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Cordially Invited Guest: Marianne P. Libretto, L.M.H.C.

Our guest today, Marianne P. LiBretto, L.M.H.C., is a de-stressing expert.  Her practice, BioLogical Wellness, is based in Westbury. Q: As a stress management specialist here on Long Island, do you often work with brides-to-be? A: Yes, some have come to me specifically for stress management consultations through my health and wellness business.  Throughout my [...]

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

In the News: Cablevision Launching New Wedding Channel

Hey, Brides — more wedding TV shows are on their way thanks to Cablevision, which is  launching a new wedding-themed cable channel.  The company owns  WE TV, which already carries Bridezillas, now in its sixth season, as well as Amazing Wedding Cakes, My Fair Wedding and Platinum Weddings.  Launch date is speculated for August.  Stay [...]

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

In the News: It’s All About Location

A new Marist Poll on weddings shows that a memorable reception comes down to location.   One-third of Americans say the setting  makes the most  lasting impression,  followed by the cuisine — 23% — and music — 20%.  This is particularly true for people in the West (38% say the location is most important), while for [...]

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Cordially Invited Guest: Geraldine Daly, Arbonne International

Today’s guest is Geraldine Daly, Independent Consultant, Executive District Manager for Arbonne International.   While she is located on the North Shore, Geraldine visits clients all over Long Island and the outer boroughs. Q:  What is Arbonne exactly and how does it compare with other cosmetics lines? A:   Arbonne is a health and wellness company [...]

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Fun Stuff: Toilet Paper Wedding Gown Worth $1000!

Ann Kagawa Lee of Honolulu, Hawaii is the grand prize winner of the annual Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest.  The designer said she was inspired by the movie Gone with the Wind and  Japanese Origami.  Grand prize:  $1000.