We are now offering gift certificates! You can purchase them through our website in any denomination and we will send them to your bride at no cost. We will then consult with your bride to provide the services that best fit her need! We hope that you will help your bride choose us to plan the wedding of her dreams on even the smallest of budgets!
So I received my daily offer from Groupon.com and it is amazing. Looking for engagement photos, pregnancy photos, family potos, etc.? Well this weekend’s offer is 78% off of photography services from Snapdragon Photography. For $65, you get an in-studio, 30-minute portrait session ($200 value) and three prints (one 8×10 print and two 5×7 prints, a $90 value) at Snapdragon Photography, located in the TULA Art Center in Buckhead ($290 total value).
Snapdragon Photography
www.snapdragonphoto.com
75 Bennett St NW
Suite K2
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Offer ends midnight tonight!
On December 19th, 2009, I cried and cried and cried. Why? Because I am a sucker for love! As one of the wedding day coordinators, I had the privilege of making sure that day went smoothly for Amber & David Stephens. From finding the missing Tylenol (not to be confused with the upset stomach medicine), to tracking down the Maid of Honor’s keys and a lighter that worked for longer than 2 seconds, to keeping the photographer on schedule, the day was full of minor challenges. But everything faded to black when Amber was waiting at the top of the stairs with her father ready for us to open the doors so she could walk the aisle.
As I watched through the small window of the door, I was comforted to see that I wasn’t the only one with tears in their eyes. The best feeling in the world to me is to know that I put out fires, both big and small, that brides didn’t even know existed. Tough financial times hit future brides every day and a lot of things seem out of the budget. Just try to make sure that you have someone in your corner that day that will fix all the things you don’t want to hear or know about. And make sure they care enough to cry tears of joy with everyone else!
Have you been stressed out with guest lists, invitations, favor boxes and the million other things on your list. Well how about you take an hour out of your day to get a 60-minute hot stone massage at Serenity Place. You can get a hot stone message half off for only $45!
1650 Roswell Rd NE
Marietta, GA 30062
678.996.0388
Of course every woman wants to get fit before their big day. After a while, though, the gym gets very boring. How about pole dancing classes? Yes, I said pole dancing classes. These classes have become really popular of late. They even offer them at LA Fitness. Well, I just received a discount alert for Dance 411 Studios in Atlanta, GA. The offer hip-hop, jazz, salsa, swing dance, belly dance, lyrical, ballet, tango, pole dance lessons, stiletto dance lessons, African dance lessons, yoga instruction, pilates instruction, boot camp and exercise instruction, kids & teens dance lessons, couples dance lessons, ballroom, & more. Groupon.com is offering $75 worth of classes for only $29.
You hear stories of couples using unique and creative ways to finance the wedding of their dreams. Critics will often say, “Just go down to the court house or a local church for free!”. However, couples don’t want to sacrifice the wedding of their dreams because of their finances (which I hope this blog helps show them how to do that. One Spokane couple has come up with yet another inventive idea). How are they raising and saving money? By recycling cans!
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.
