I recently wrote an article for ChicMomMagazine.com. You can find on this site, which I love, articles on everything from how to have a chic home, family and sense of self. The article I wrote was the Top Ten Ways To Throw A Party On A Dime! Although the holidays are over, we love to host parties year-round. Hope this helps you with your next event. Check it out and let me know what you think!
The worldwide support of designers, manufacturers, bridal shops and individuals (who donate a most treasured possession) make possible their Nationwide Tour of Gowns sales. The proceeds from these events help bring a moment of joy into world of someone for whom a cure is too late.
Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients.
Specific gown prices range from $99 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will also be offered. Bridal gown donations will also be accepted for gowns 2006 and newer.
VIP Preview Night - $25 Bride Admission, $15 Guest Admission
Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Order your tickets here today
General Sale – Free Admission
Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
To support a great cause, find a great deal or get more info, visit their website.
Boot camp is a great way to kick start that new years’ resolution to loose weight. There are lots of boot camps advertised, but at $200-$300 a camp, how can you know the best one to sign up for? American Boot Camp has some free workouts coming up this month. Work out for free and see whether you want to sign up for the entire camp. Here are some upcoming free dates for camps around in Atlanta:
•Mason Mill Park AM
1/4/2010
•Midtown
1/4/2010
•Blackburn Park
1/4/2010
•Chastain Park AM
1/4/2010
•Chastain Park AM
1/19/2010
•Blackburn Park
1/19/2010
•Midtown
1/19/2010
•Mason Mill Park AM
1/19/2010
•North Shore Middle School
1/19/2010
•Blackburn Park
2/16/2010
•Tolleson Park PM
3/16/2010
•Tolleson Park AM
3/16/2010
Visit the site for more information!
Alan Friedman is one of the most creative and friendly photographers I have met. As a bride, you put a lot of trust in a lot of vendors. Brides worry the most about their photographers. When the day is said and done, it’s your pictures that help you relive one of the most memorable days of your life. Having only been photographing weddings for about 2 years, Alan’s talent and eye for a captivatingly unique photo has been developed quickly.
Alan loves photographing weddings because they allow him to with a mixture of creativity and photojournalism. He enjoys meeting people, getting to know them, and capturing their personalities in his work. His main inspiration for my work is my hope to capture something truly genuine. His work tends to be very down-to-earth and accessible.
Alan Friedman has been gracious enough to offer a 10% discount on all wedding packages for bookings made by December 31, 2009 to all of our readers. You can visit him at www.dalanfriedman.com and mention “Lavish Designs On A Dime” to receive your discount. Alan will travel anywhere in the U.S. Travel, however, fees apply for locations over 100 miles outside Atlanta.
We are starting to feature many lavish vendors here who are willing to help you do your wedding on a dime. Just look for our preferred vendors’ banner. These vendors will be giving our readers discounts on their services and products. These suggestions are to help you have your lavish wedding on a dime. And rest assured that we do not receive any commission or insentives to feature these vendors. Happy Planning!
One of the biggest tips for brides when they find shoes for their big day is to wear them in before your big day. As women, we know that in general, shoes may feel like the most comfortable pair in the world when you try them on. You look forward to wearing them on a big night out. You slip them on, go out and an hour later you want to rip them off and burn them at the stake. It’s always good to wear them in by walking around the house for a couple of days.
Another shoe problem that many brides have unexpectedly is foot sweat. I know, I know, doesn’t sound very pretty. However, whether you are having a wedding in the middle of the summer or an indoor winter church wedding, standing around for hours can cause unwanted foot moisture. This can cause your foot to slip to the front of your shoe, cause blisters and pain. What should you do to avoid this? Make sure you or your planner add foot spray to your wedding day survival kit. The best kind that keeps your foot dry and doesn’t leave a colored film is athletes’ foot powder spray.
It is in spray form but when it dries on your foot it becomes a colorless powder that will not leave your feet looking “ashy”. The spray can be found at any Target, Walmart or grocery store in the foot care isle and usually costs about $4. Believe me, it will be $4 well spent!
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This season’s hottest trends for fashion are ruffles and the color grey. These are two trends that I am more than willing to follow (even after they aren’t officially trends anymore). How can you incorporate these trends into your wedding? The most obvious answer is in your dress. Many wedding dresses have graced the runway this year featuring ruffles, the color grey or both. Another way is to have greys as your color palette for the reception. Although this may sound drab, it can actually be very chic. If only using grey isn’t your thing, try using it with a pop of color like purple, orange or red!
