Same Sex Marriage

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New York’s new law allowing same sex marriage. N.Y. becomes sixth and largest state to legalize gay marriages.

I am a firm believer in happiness... everyone is entitled to be happy. New York, approved the gay marriage, although this will go into effect July 25, as a planner I can forecast a very busy wedding weekend following July 25.

Just remember in some states your marriage will not be recolonized just yet.

Here are a few things you need before your big day.

Obtaining your marriage licence. No worries this is very simple and this only takes 24 hours to obtain with a small fee of $35.00. You may obtain your licence by going to any city clerks office, both you and your partner must be present.

Here is a list of States in which your marriage licence will be recognized:

Massachusetts

Connecticut

Vermont

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Iowa

Maryland

D.C.

Elegant Creations Event & Wedding Planners LLC, wishes you the best of luck, love and lots of well deserve happiness. We all look forward to all new trends and lots of stylish summer weddings. Congratulations to all.

If you need a planner to plan or service the day of contact us, our information can be obtained by visiting our facebook page, or you may e-mail us at njeventspecialists@gmail.com, We will organize a unique, fun yet elegant wedding for you.

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Picture Of The Day

Picture of the day! This candy station was a creation of our fabulous company. Elegant Creations Events & Wedding Planners LLC.

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How To Select Your Bridesmaids

Your Bridesmaids!

Selecting your bridesmaids can be a stressful dilemma for some of you. I have posted some important “quick tips” to assist you in picking your attendants. Let’s help you get another check off your endless wedding list!

Here are a few of my tips on how to pick your Bridesmaids.

• First, consider relatives such as sisters and your best friends, that have been in your life for years on end. Sisters Why? More often than not, you are going to know and stay in touch with your family members longer than friends. Remember: Blood is thicker than water in most cases.
  


• Think of Finances. You’ll be so surprised to find out how some will actually be “relieved” they weren’t asked, simply due to the financial burden and today's economy.
  


• If there is someone you really want to be a part of your wedding, and you know finances are a burden; talk to them. You can say something like, “I know you are having a difficult time financially right now, but I’d love for you to participate by ____.” or if she’s someone you really want to be in your wedding, if you are able, offer to assist her.
  


• It is your wedding! Don’t let age and physical appearance stop you from asking someone who is important to you, to be in your wedding.


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  Just because someone asked you to be in their wedding, don’t feel as if you have to have them in your wedding. Weddings are not the time that you should feel you “have” to have someone in your wedding, just because you were in their wedding.
  


• Bridesmaids do not have to be women! Today, more and more brides and grooms are selecting their best friends who happen to be members of the opposite sex! Anything goes for your wedding. Talk to your planner, she can guide you and help you with all decision making and selection process.
  


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  If asked, traditionally, bridesmaids are obligated to help pay for a shower for you; while your Maid or Matron of Honor is supposed to organize the showers. They may even be responsible for organizing your Bachelorette Party.



• While you may not be “traditional” in asking your attendants to do all of the above, these are some points to consider when selecting your bridesmaids. Once you have made your decision, let the world know!

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my bridesmaids, I not only knew each and one of you would be my girls and be by my side on my special day, but our friendship and sisterhood goes beyond bridesmaids selection. I love you all and thank you all for putting up with me while I was being a bridezilla. You all made my planning all about me, and I love you for that. Thank you for my beautiful expensive shower, and bachelorette party. Will always be one to remember.

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Vanessa Minnillo Bachelorette Vegas Party

The bride-to-be, who is set to wed Nick Lahey, was the center of attention during a bachelorette weekend inVegas on Friday and Saturday.

"I'm about to get a ball and chain … but not yet," she added, "and tonight's my bachelorette party!"

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Vital Tips For A Successful Wedding

Vital Tips For A Successful Wedding


Organizing a wedding is a mixture of excitement, frustration, and ruthless planning. Keep in mind, there are a few things that can be easily forgotten, in which can be rectified, and there are others that can cause endless problems, (hiring a planners or a day of, can avoid all these frustration). Here is a list of some key tips for a successful wedding, which might just escape your attention - and cause craziness if they do.

• Always keep an updated wedding guest list, make sure you have several contact numbers for each person - like home AND work numbers - so that you can make quick, pain-free re-arrangements.


• Use your computer, try keeping all the wedding details on file so it can be quickly updated and printed off.


• Always get a proof (a sample print) of your wedding invitations from the stationer or printer before giving the go-ahead to have them printed up. Check through the proof very carefully to ensure there are no printing errors and that times and venues are correct. Have your fiance or maid of honor proof read for you as well.


• A map. We've have all been to many weddings to know that some churches or ceremony locations are impossible to find. A good map with well thought out and clear instructions is an absolute must to ensure that everyone arrives on time.


• Thank You cards. In the post wedding day rush, it may escape your mind to send these out. If you want them done in the same style as your invitations, they should be ordered at the same time.


• Again, if you do not have a planner to assist and handle all the details, always remember to double check details with your photographer. Once you have gone through the business of booking a photographer, ensure that you send them your requirements in writing and get a confirmation slip from them. Again, make sure the details are correct. DOUBLE CHECK.


• Don't forget your luggage. If you are going straight off on honeymoon then don't forget to pack your luggage properly. This takes thought and effort at the best of times, but when you are also getting married things can be overlooked. Double check those three essentials: passport, money, tickets!


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  Make sure that your hotel or venue has a suitable wedding cake stand (if needed) and cake knife available. Always bring your own. After all you wouldn't want to be photographed posing with a steak knife over the cake!


• Before booking a reception at a hotel or restaurant, try the food for yourself. A nicely laid out menu does not guarantee good food and it's a good excuse for the bride and groom to go out for a few romantic meals before their big day.


• Parking. Almost as important as the quality of the food at your reception venue is the availability of parking, especially if the reception is held a long distance from the ceremony. Don't forget to check the car parking facilities before you book and make sure that, at the time of your reception, the car park won't be full of cars attending another event. Valet Parking is a MUST. you don't want to walk from your car to the entrance in a raining day.

And most important, don't forget to enjoy yourself. If little things go wrong, don't worry - this is your special day so there should be plenty of people around to put things right. Relax, have a good time and enjoy the start to your married life!


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How To Achieve Perfection, Not Just For Your Wedding

We all know that life is not perfect and neither are we, however we can try to achieve perfection with out forgetting who we truly are.

Weather you think you are born with beauty or not, you have to maintain your self. Appearances are everything, and so ensuring you perform regular maintenance is an essential part of being a lady, or not, case depending :) We just don't try to achieve perfection for our special day, apply this to your everyday.

There are necessary, unmentionable evils, starting with wax. Waxing hurts, but ensures finer regrowth and last longer than shaving. Waxing gives smoother, more feminine feel. Exfoliate at least 2 days before you go for your waxing, appointment. This will frees follicles, ensuring hair is pulled from roots, and makes it less painful. You might want to go with option two and that is taking pain killers.

Remember needs to be planned in advance, as you need to allow a day or two for skin to calm down and the redness to fade, brides, DO NOT go waxing the day before your wedding or 2 day prior, many things can go wrong and you want to make sure you look stunning on your day, not burned from a bad wax procedure.

I always say, how we budget for the upkeep of our house, regular service your car, so why cut corners on yourself?

Ok here it goes, make sure you copy this to the first page of your planner / organizer/ to do list.

Checklist

Bikini Line: Yes, I know painful, but must be taken care of every 2-3 weeks. Brazilian ladies.

Underarms: Either wax every 2-3 weeks, or you may do my approach, shave every other day.

Legs: Wax every 4 weeks or shave as required. I shave every other day as well.

Eyebrows: Get plucked, waxed or threaded what ever your heart desires, but this must be done once a month and or pluck at home once a week.

Facial: Ladies, we all know how stressful life can get, brides if you are planning your wedding with out the help of a planner, you may be super stressed, which may cause extra TLC to our face. It is recommended to have a salon facial every six weeks to purify and detox skin, or if you know any at home remedies for facials then apply every 4 weeks, this is what I do.

Pedi's / Mani's: I know with planning a wedding or if you are just trying to upkeep but the economy has forced you to tame those nail salon upkeep, then once a month will work just fine ladies.

These are the basic up keep to perfection list. Remember this is just BASIC.

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Wedding Location Is Everything

Since your wedding location is where you will begin your life's together , the site or venue you choose for both your wedding and your ceremony should be given lots of thought before you sign that contract... remember in most places once you sign, there will a cancellation fee... you might not want to get stuck with.

Here are a few ideas as to choosing your location:

• Where you live
  


• The size of the venue



• The accommodations
  


• BUDGET

Make a list of the places you have visited, narrowed down to your top 5 or top 3. You might want to visit a of your potential site when there's a wedding scheduled- this will give you a good idea of how well the facility accommodates guest or if they are truly capable of managing the wedding of your dreams.

Another great thing to do in addition to visiting the site in person is to keep detailed notes about each facility with specifics about how you felt when you were there, did it feel personal and welcoming or like if you were at someone Else's reunion. Ambiance is key, you alone know what is best for you. I personally visited many places, once I decided and signed my contract, I visited the facility many times.

If you feel overwhelmed, keep in mind that you can avoid all this stress and research if you hire a wedding professional, your planner has lots of knowledge and experience in knowing what to look for in an ideal setting. A planner may come up with unique ideas. Elegant Creations, is an excellent team. you may e-mail us at njeventspecialists@gmail.com.

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Tia Mowry's Baby Shower

Tia Mowry's Baby Shower

Tia Mowry and Husband Cory Hardict are expecting their bundle of joy any day now. Friends and family gathered to throw Tia a baby shower. Some guests in attendance include Co-stars from The Game, and Tia's twin sister Tamera.

xoxo

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How To Look Fabulous In Your Wedding Photos

How To Look Fabulous In Your Photos.

This is what I have learned so far, whether it's work or fun, the most crucial thing is lighting. If you get bad lighting then you are in trouble my friend. Know where the light is, you do not want it to be below or above you, you want it to shine directly at you.

The key is no shadow. If you are being shot outside do it in the morning, or wait till the two o'clock shadow has passed. FYI- don't let magazine pictures fool you, they are air brushed and have had the minimal scar or pimple taken off.

Tip your head and learn what angle works with your face: everyone is different so you have to learn what suits you. Tip your neck to elongate it, make eye contact with the camera, no one can look bad if they smile.

Reminder, keep your shoulders back. Always have mouth slightly open, enough to put a penny between your lips, as they make your lips look fuller.

Tilt eyes down and look up just as shutter, is clicked for full eyes.

Share these tips with your entire wedding party, you want everyone to look good, pictures last a life time.

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Nicole Miller Summer Sale

All Summer Brides,


Summer brides note Nicole Miller, will host her first-ever bridal sample sale, and while we don’t normally report on sales, this one seems too good not to mention. Wedding dresses will be 30 to 50% off, and the sale kicks off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16th at Nicole Miller’s 77 Greene Street boutique in New York. The event ends on Sunday, June 19th at 6 p.m., which means brides-to-be have eleven days to plan their NYC trips!

Courtesy of In style Magazine

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Wedding Day Hair Stylist

Your wedding day should be one of the best days of your life.

Memories*These tips are directly from my wedding journal.


As each of us are a truly original being, it is a challenge to recommend a hairdresser that will assess you on this aspect alone. Instead, I'm devoting this entry to a few ground rules to help you communicate with your hairdresser effectively and get the cut or style you want.

Here are some tips and tricks for achieving and maintaining salon-worthy, gorgeous hair. I have the answer to that biting "wash, rinse, and repeat?" question.

1. Always get a full consultation first. Be honest and realistic. If you spend less than five minutes on your hair, you're not going to be able to devote thirty minutes to your new hair. It's just not in your routine!

2. Like everyone else on the planet, hairdressers aren't mind readers either. If you have trouble describing what you want, try bringing in a visual aid. This will give the stylist a better idea of what you want, and how it will work for you.- Arrive early to your appointment. Most salons will have the most recent magazines and books in the waiting area that you can pour through if you're stuck on ideas.

3. You wouldn't start using the jargon, if you had no clue...would you? The same goes for hairdresser jargon. Layers and thinning are among the two popular options that many girls choose to get. Layered hair is a hair style that gives the illusion of length and volume. It gives the illusion for long hair that it looks even longer, and it gives the illusion of volume to short hair. Hair is arranged into layers, with the top layers (those that grow nearer the crown) cut shorter than the layers beneath. This allows the tips of the top layers to blend apparently seamlessly with layers beneath. Hair Thinning is a thick hair, girl's best friend. It's what it is, it just makes your hair thinner. If you still don't understand hairdresser jargon, proceed with caution. If you use a term, it may be interpreted in a different way by your stylist. Hence, you will receive a much different version of the style you want. You do not want this to happen.

4. Get your hair done a few times with your new stylist. After you become accustomed to a stylist, he or she will gain a general feel of your hair habits so they'll be able to help you out better! Does she tuck her hair behind her ears? Does she always wear her hair up or down or does she straighten it? If the suggested style is not a shape that cannot be tucked, for instance, then you might find that it's not for you after all.

5. How do you respond to hairdressers who get you to buy their products? Would it really make your hair look better? Maybe. Sometimes, I'll ask my stylist for product recommendations for my hair from time to time. At times, it helped me. But, if you know of a product that's working for you or has worked for you in the past (and your hair looks nice already), don't abandon the tried, trusty, and true. The hairdresser is only trying to promote the products they sell. When talking to a hairdresser about new color, think about...

1. Your skin tone and how the color will look against it.
2. Highlights, lowlights, full dye job. There are many ways to add color to your hair.
3. Words do not describe color accurately enough. This especially holds true if you're going red or a blond. Keep in mind that all colors will vary from your friend's hair to your own (Example, a piece of color may look darker or brighter when mixed in with your natural color.). A lot of color may look brighter than you expect. Trust your hairdresser's judgment on this.
4. You'll be happy to admire your new color, however the main thing to remember is how to maintain that gorgeous wave of color. Listen to your hairdresser and if they tell you the processes needed, to get the color you want will leave it out of condition, then proceed with extreme caution or don't do it ( remember you want beautiful shinny, flawless hair for your wedding) Follow up with a color preserving shampoo and conditioner that works for you and schedule touch-ups as needed. You may ask your planner for help and recommendations, I am sure they keep a good roster vendors.

As a wedding/party planner, before I recommend a hairstylist or include them in my roster, I have to be certain of how good she/he is, meaning I will have a few hair consultation with them myself.



Good luck.

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The Bride's Workout Plan

The day of your wedding can be one of the most important and memorable days of your life. With the amount of pictures being taken, the way you look on your wedding day will always be remembered. Getting in shape for your wedding is a good way to make sure that you have self confidence and are happy with the way you look on your big day.

The Brides Workout Plan, can help you shed the few pounds, you have been complaining about. Happy workout, and remember you are beautiful either way!

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Signature Drinks

Have you selected your signature drink?
Signature cocktails are not only super fun, but it is also an Elegant Creation, this is a way to share some of your favorite drinks with your guests. This drink should be fun and fit your personality.

When considering which drink you want to serve make sure it is something fun and fits your personality. Also keep in mind how difficult it is to prepare. You do not want to make the bartenders life to chaotic.

Another thing to keep in mind is the color of the drink. Choose something that fits your color scheme. Now my favorite part of the signature drinks is getting to name them! How great is that?! You can name it anything from “Love potion” to “Carlos & Sarah’s Cocktail”. Try thinking of something creative and personal, or allow us your planners to create a name for your drink. Below are a few images of signature drinks, be creative and name them yourselves, let us know what you came with.

My signature drink, was Hot Romance, this was a cosmo fountain in an ice martini glass sculpture, it was one of the hits of the night, said by a few guests.

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Elegant Creations Events: Friday Designers Choice

Elegant Creations Designers Selection Of This Week Is: The Fabulous Monique Lhuillier & Her 2012 Bridal Collection.

Monique Lhuillier presented her Spring 2012 Bridal Collection in an intimate setting; the designer held court in The London Hotel penthouse where she narrated each look as it glided by! "Romance is back in a big way," she exclaimed as an abundance of ruffles, lace and blush toned dresses made a grand entrance.

Monique, began career as designer with Melivier; launched eponymous bridal design company, in 1996; opened her first retail store in Beverly Hills, CA, 2001;and went on and launched her home-furnishings, fine china, and handbag lines, 2007.

Monique's, bridal designs have earned her a devoted clientele since she launched her business in 1996. Her second line of evening wear has also garnered accolades and an impressive roster of celebrity clients, such as Angelina Jolie, Jessica Simpson, and Tyra Banks, but Lhuillier's best-known celebrity commission may be the dress she designed for pop star Britney Spears for her 2004 wedding to Kevin Federline. "On special occasions women should shine from within," Lhuillier explained to InStyle writer Hal Rubenstein about her design ethos. "Their glamour should be clean. No over accessorizing, no over styling. It's always dangerous to go out there in something that is not you. People should notice your personality first, not your dress." The bridal collection above is her current amazing line of 2012.

I will also post pictures of celebrities who walked down the aile in the fabulous gowns of Mrs. Lhuillier's.


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Your Sweet Fiance Has Turned Into A Bridezilla

Your fiance has turned into a brideszilla and you need help.

Here is the story. We all have those friends or fiance who are lovely, normal and wonderful...until an engagement ring is placed on her finger. Suddenly, they turn into crazy bridezillas with only one goal in mind: The Perfect Wedding. Yes, we are talking about ME!

Your wedding is coming, and your lovely girlfriend has turned into a full-fledged bridezilla. She is irrational and hostile and hardly the sweet girl you met. Here are a few tips you can do to help her and yourself.

Prevention is key. Before you dive into the planning stage of your wedding, chat with your bride-to-be about how you plan to tackle it. And by you, that means both of you. Have a good talk about what each of you will be responsible for, and an exchange of vows (so to speak) not to let the enormity of the task ahead get the best of you and cast a storm cloud over one of the greatest events of your lives. If she doesn’t bring this up, be proactive. Establishing a plan of action will benefit you if things get out of hand later. You can simply refer to your “initial agreement” to get you back on track.

Take Some of the Responsibilities
Part of the reason your fiancé is so stressed is because of the huge amount of work that has to be done in planning a wedding. Let her know that you are able to help pick up the tuxedo's or call the limo service. This takes some of the responsibility off of her and she will have less to worry about. Your bridezilla will not only feel a little relief from her workload, but she will also have faith that you will be there for her in future crisis's. Also, if you say you'll do it, then your going to have to do it or else, well you have been warned.

Be as Available as Possible
Your bride-to-be needs to feel like you will be nearby or at least a phone call away if something goes wrong in the planning. If a wedding related problem or emergency happens she needs you there to vent to. She may also need an on-the-spot alternative if something falls through. If you are not there to hear her complain or give her advice then she may steer her anger towards you.

Listen to Her
Your bridezilla may be rubbing your family the wrong way, but she is still going to be your wife and you will have to be with her everyday. Women love a man who can listen to their problems so show her you are there for her by listening to her. Show her how good of a husband you will be by listening to her talk about how difficult a time she is having, i know this might be hard to do for most men, but this will pay off.

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