Entries from October 2009

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Fun Stuff: Be on National TV and Lose Pre-Wedding Weight

Brides, I just received this from a casting director for a national TV show – Do you and your fiance need to lose weight before the big day? Want to slim down before you pick out your dream wedding dress? Do you want your fiance to be trim in his tux? Need some bridal bootcamp?  [...]

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Details and Ideas: A Green Wedding

Want to create a green wedding but not sure how to do it?  Go to TheGreenBrideGuide.com for tons of great ideas.  This website was founded by Kate Harrison, author of  The Green Bride Guide: How to Create an Earth-Friendly Wedding on Any Budget.

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Welcome: Creative Outlook Designs

If you’re shopping around for your wedding invitations, stop.  And call graphic designer Rochelle Williams, founder and creative director of Creative Outlook Designs.  Our newest sponsor, Creative Outlook Designs has been successfully helping brides with full-service invitation design since 1997.   They create extraordinary custom invitations and personal stationery, so we’re super-excited to have them [...]

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Ask Claudia: Non-traditional Venues on Long Island

Hillary, Bayport Q:  Hello, I am planning on getting married late summer/early fall next year, but I am still searching for the perfect reception location.  I am looking for somewhere to host about 120 people (max) with water views that is not a traditional wedding ‘factory’ so to speak.  I am an artist and have [...]

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Fun Stuff: Bridezilla Casting Call

Do you or someone you know think you have what it takes to be on America’s top-rated wedding show? My friends at casting for Bridezillas have sent me the following for Long Island brides: • Are you planning a wedding between November 2009 and May 2010? • Are your wedding preparations getting out of control? [...]

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Ask Claudia: Seeking Unique Venue

Susan, Jersey City Q:  Hi Claudia – I am planning a wedding and would like to know of any indoor venues that are on the eastern end of Long Island (preferably east of Center Moriches/north or south fork) that can accommodate 200 guests.  We are looking for an architecturally interesting building that isn’t a catering [...]

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Contests & Giveaways: WIN A LONG ISLAND WEDDING…!

Want to win a dream wedding? We’re sponsoring WALK-FM radio’s Walk Down the Aisle contest! Just send WALK-FM 97.5 the best marriage proposal story and Long Island listeners will vote for the top one.  To enter, click here and —  good luck!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Contests & Giveaways: Dental Fix

Want to spruce up your wedding day smile by winning a contest? 800-DENTIST is giving away $30,000 worth of free dental care!  There’s no fee to enter.  Just upload a short video explaining your dental problems and how it affects your life.  Entries must be received by November 10. Details can be found online at www.1800dentist.com/my-smile-bites.

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Ask Claudia: Avoiding Boring Bridal Shower

Gina, East Northport Q:  I was just wondering if you had any ideas for bridal showers.. I’m having one for my daughter in a traditional venue, but they are sooo boring I was wondering if you had any ideas to make it a little interesting.  I considered a male stripper to help  her open her [...]