Entries from August 2009

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

In the News: Register for a Cabo Honeymoon

Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas, with properties in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico has just launched a honeymoon gift registry –  www.pueblobonito.honeymoonwishes.com. The registry enables couples to sign up for  their entire honeymoon or destination wedding online. Couples can choose from a list of gift ideas from any of the six Pueblo Bonito properties,  including [...]

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

In the News: And the Survey Says ….

A recent national survey conducted by researchers from Indiana University and the University of Utah revealed the following: 71 percent of respondents agreed it is better for women to change their name upon marriage, with only 29 percent disagreeing. Are you changing your last name when you marry?

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Cordially Invited Guest: Lori Girl Creations

Today’s guest is Lori Miller, founder of Lori Girl Creations, based on Long Island.   Lori Miller is an interior designer who can work with engaged couples and newlyweds in creating their first home together. Q:  As an interior designer, can your skills be applied to design wedding receptions?  If so, how are you able to [...]

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Seeking a Bride-to-be: Are you using a unique form of transportation for your wedding?

I’m writing an article for a national bridal website on unique forms of wedding transportation and would love to get a quote or two from a bride.   Please comment asap if you qualify.  Thanks so much, Claudia

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Wedding Reception: After Parties

Hosting an after-party is one of the latest wedding trends, although not quite as popular on Long Island as they are in Manhattan.  That’s probably because transporting guests in New York City  from the reception hall to a club requires just an easy taxi-ride-signal on the street corner.  On Long Island, it’s  a tad more [...]

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Fun Stuff: “Deal or No Deal” TV Show Casting Call

Do you know any local newlyweds?  The TV game show “Deal or No Deal” is now casting  newlyweds to be contestants on the next season of the show, now taping in Connecticut.  Do you know a couple that has what it takes to beat the banker as a newly married couple and win up to [...]

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Cakes and Such: Sacred Sweets

Look at this stunning wedding cake from Sacred Sweets, on the North Fork of Long Island.  It’s prefect for a spring or fall garden-themed wedding or for a bridal shower — don’t the flowers look real?

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Ask Claudia: Aruba for Honeymoons

Wendy, Massapequa Q:  I have been reading a lot of wedding material (websites, books, magazines, etc.) and I don’t see that they mention Aruba as a honeymoon destination.  Why is that, or is there a better place to go? A:  I went right to the travel experts with your question, one of our sponsors, Burr [...]

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Contests & Giveaways: Win a Tying the Knot Organizer

The ultimate in bridal organization, this wedding organizer has  over a hundred pages of planning information, craft ideas and guided note pages along with dividers to categorize every detail and folders to keep brochures, estimates, swatches, notes, lists and stationary completely organized.  It’s $29.95 at Barnes & Noble but be the first one to comment [...]

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

In the News: Engagement Rings for the Guys?

Are the guys wearing engagement rings now?  I’m hearing about this as a growing trend among couples.   If you’re a bride and your fiancee is wearing an engagement ring, or you know someone who is, let us know…!