Entries from August 2009

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Did You Know…?

Have you checked your passport lately for the expiration date?  Renewing a passport can take up to six weeks or more.   I learned this when I was heading for Barbados last spring and forgot to see if my passport was still valid.   To my dismay, it had expired a month earlier and I was leaving [...]

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Fashion Front: “Running of the Brides” Sale Coming up at Filene’s Basement

Brides, get ready to sprint — Filene’s Basement in Manhasset is holding their once-a-year “Running of the Brides” clearance event on August 14th.  Doors open at 8 a.m.   Over 1700 brand-name and designer gowns will be up for grabs — literally — with prices starting at $249.   And Filene’s has teamed up with WeddingWire.com for [...]

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Honeymoons: Bermuda, on sale until Wed., August 5th!

In celebration of Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary, the Bermuda Department of Tourism and on-island resorts and hotels are holding a  sale of  40%  off  published room rates.  But you must book your stay by tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th, for travel between Aug. 21st – March 31, 2010.  Participating properties include  Cambridge Beaches, Coco Reef, Elbow Beach, [...]

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Jewelery: Michael C. Fina Holding Sample Sale August 4th

Michael C. Fina is  hosting their first designer engagement ring and wedding band sample sale at their store at  545 Fifth Avenue, from August 4-6,  from 11a.m.-8p.m.  There will be discounts of up to 70% off retail prices on every sample designer engagement ring or wedding band featured in the showroom, including Tacori, Jeff Cooper, [...]

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Fun Stuff: Do You Know Your Wedding Personality?

What’s Your Long Island Wedding Day Personality? Before making any reception day plans, here’s a fun quiz compiled by Long Island freelance writer Linda DiProperzio, to help you determine your wedding-couple-style: 1. What is your favorite summer activity? a. Golfing at Bethpage State Park b. Wine-tasting out East c. An outdoor concert at Jones Beach [...]