Monday, August 31, 2009

~SEMI Planner Pick~ Signature Fragrance for the Bride to Be!

A Signature Fragrance for the Bride to Be? ABSOLUTELY! How would you like to create your very own unique fragrance to remind you of your wedding day forever? Well, now it is possible! Urban Botanic are the makers of this incredible craze that is buzzing in the bridal arena. With a little guidance from a trained scent consultant, you can create a scent that you love, your friends will ask about, but only you can wear. The possibilities are endless. Create a scent based on your mood, the season, or even to project your attitude. Are you feeling energetic... optimistic... elegant... sexy? Anyone can make quality perfume, lotion, and other bath products. But only you can make a scent that's original, unique, and, well... YOU!

The most original part of creating your own signature fragrance is the absolutely engaging personality test that you take online at Urban Botanic Personality Test. This test is the first step to creating your signature scent. It has been scientifically developed to help guide you to your fragrance family. Are you fruity, floral, herby, leafy, woodsy or spicy? The test has six sections and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Just relax and choose the best answer that fits you.

After finding out your personal fragrance family, you engage in shopping for the "notes" or single scents you love that become the base for your creation. With a little guidance from a UB fragrance designer, you can batch yourself up a shower gel, bubble bath, lotion, or perfune in less than 2 hours. Prices range from $12.50 - $24.95 per product which allows this "luxury" to become affordable and FUN!


Plus, not only can you create a unique fragrance that will remind you of your special day forever, but you can reward your bridal attendants by allowing them to create their own signature fragrance as your thank you for their participation. A gift they will honestly cherish and become very fond of always!

We think it's a FABULOUS idea to have your own signature fragrance for your wedding day; which makes this a SEMI Planner Pick!

To view the whole article, check out the link below for more information!


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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book

This week we are excited to feature Jana Stall with Events in Bloom. Jana does floral artistry for weddings and special events. She is so creative and always pushing herself to the creativity limits with flowers. She is truly talented and loves what she does; it's inspiring! Here is what she had to say in our questionnaire.

What do you love most about weddings? Seeing the reception room put together, right before it starts.
How do you continue to challenge yourself in this industry? I am constantly looking for new designs/ideas/concepts for wedding flowers so I’m not producing the same items over and over.
What do you think is the most important thing each couple that works with you needs to know?
That I’m not just concerned about flowers, I want to help them make their wedding have a very cohesive look. I try to make each bride aware of other important elements that she needs to consider to make her day memorable.

The famous Bernard Pivot questionnaire:

What is your favorite word?
Discombobulated
What is your least favorite word?
Whatever If you have teenagers you will totally get that one!
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Having someone give me free reign to design whatever I want for their event.
What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
When a bride won’t think outside the box. A bride that is happy with what everyone else does and doesn’t want to make a wedding her own.
What sound or noise do you love?
Thunderstom
What sound or noise do you hate? Eating sounds. Chomping, slurping, smacking. Etc.
What is your favorite curse word? Bob Sagit
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Photographer or Graphic Designer
What profession would you not like to do?
The guy on the street corner holding a sign in a dog suit
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Thank you for enriching so many peoples lives.


Thanks Jana! You can view more of Jana's beautiful work at www.events-in-bloom.com!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

REAL WEDDING ~ PHOTOS













Foto di Amore (http://www.fotodiamore.com/) photographed our last wedding at Davis Island Garden Center and we think the photos speak for themselves! Here are some of our favorites from the day! We just love all of the details!!!


We are working on uploading the photos to our website, so please check back to see more at www.stonehouseevents.com!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book

This week our featured guest is Becky Johnson with Becky Johnson Studios. Becky is an accomplished photographer and her work speaks for itself . As an artist, her main desire is to capture the moments that speak to each and everyone of her clients from the first time you look at them to the fiftieth time you look at them. Read what she has to say in our interview below. Thanks Becky! You are amazing!


What do you love most about weddings?
I have been involved in photographing weddings for more than 15 years and it never gets old. I think the most enjoyable factor, is the energy of a wedding – the challenge that it presents as an artist. I have said and will continue to say, that weddings present the biggest challenges in the photographic world. It is a one-time chance to get something right. There are no re-takes, no pauses, no second chances. You rarely have “the perfect lighting” and sometimes not the perfect situation, but you know how to adapt and think on your feet. This is something that a photographer can only achieve through years of experience in shooting weddings. I love working with people and I think that having that gift works symbiotically with shooting well. Weddings are so chock full of folks from different cultures, ages and belief systems, that it really is a very energetic and dynamic event – and that is part of what makes it so much fun!

How do you continue to challenge yourself in this industry?
In the industry right now, let’s face it – there are a ton of everyday people, taking big risks – buying photographic equipment and taking the plunge because they really love photography. Many of them are turning to shooting weddings because they think the money is great – shoot a little on the weekends, maintain a full-time job on the weekdays and get that extra $500 a week. Truth is, the seasoned, full-time wedding photographer, could never make a proper living on charging $500 a wedding. These folks who do it to earn extra cash, may not have the proper insurances, carry back-up equipment or really have a clue as to how to properly shoot a wedding. I challenge my business by learning how to separate myself in my branding, marketing and shooting style. If you really look at wedding photography – beyond the price sheets, beyond the gimmicky sales pitches, taking all of that away – look at the substance of what you are buying. The art of it all. I have to challenge myself to always explore being a better artist than what I was yesterday, that is what will ultimately separate me from the crowd.

What do you think is the most important thing each couple that works with you needs to know?
THE single most important thing, is that this is an art. This is all by Becky Johnson and for my client. I am not a convenience store photographer – the gimmick of convenience is great, get in fast, pay a higher price, get out quick – all while the motor is still running. But a true artist – one who really cares about their craft – is not going to churn and spit out this labor of love like a convenience store purchase. Good work takes time. This is my craft. My passion. I do not hire a team of photographers and throw someone in the line up to the wolves the day of your wedding – you get me. I do not send my images off to an image edit warehouse – every image is edited with my style and only the way I see it, from capture to finish. I do not have some person 1000 miles away designing my albums – they cannot see a design the way I see a design. Only one person knows my client best, and that’s me. I’d rather shoot 25 weddings a year and know the people I call my clients, than churn out 150 weddings a year and treat my clients like a number. I feel that if I know my couples well enough, it gives my work a deeper meaning - and what you get as a service and product is more meaningful. It’s richer, more intimate and more personable. Isn’t that how your marriage is? So the one lasting purchase of your wedding, should reflect the same care and intimacy as the union itself.

Bernard Pivot's Famous Questionnaire
What is your favorite word? I can’t say I have one favorite word – but a few are; live, faith, love, strength
What is your least favorite word? hate
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Speaking about my business, when a client feels good about the images I produce for them.
What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? People who place such little value on my service to them or the craft as a whole. That pertains to both consumers and professionals.
What sound or noise do you love? Absolutely, the fatty giggle gurgle of a baby.
What sound or noise do you hate? Chewing.
What is your favorite curse word? A word that is not allowed anywhere near a TV camera.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I always thought if I had to get another job, it would be a snake milker for Discovery Channel.
What profession would you not like to do? I wouldn’t want to be a chicken sexer.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Heaven exists and God would say, “Becky, you are funny, but you ain’t THAT funny.”


You can view of Becky Johnson's work at http://www.beckyjohnsonstudios.com/! Enjoy!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

TRENDS & STYLE ~ 2010 Wedding Forecast


Here are the top 10 wedding trends for 2010 from our friends at GetMarried.com!

1. Back to Basics ~ Events will focus on the attention to the details, the foundation of the event, not the drama or grandeur of the evening. Consider spending more on the lasting memories than the showmanship of the event. Spend a bit more than the average budget allotment on photography mediums rather than abundant floral. Or consider a bit of a longer stay on your honeymoon and a little less of a party at the reception and you’ll be grateful for your decision in the end.

2. Home Weddings Hit Home ~ Intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are bigger than ever. Going home incorporates the continued trend of personalizing the wedding day experience. Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts.

3. Buttercream on the Big Day ~ Fondant is falling behind, buttercream corners the market. Tools and techniques now allow for buttercream to look as smooth as fondant when applied by a skilled artist. You have the option of better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design.

4. Favor Comeback ~ Personalized appreciation is back. The effect that an event has on the guests is more noticeable than ever before so the importance of a favor is felt more than ever. Be sure to appreciate to those in attendance - it’s not just an afterthought, omission, or generic item. Think local artisans, locally grown products, personal mementos, and on-the-spot print outs.

5. Nearby Destinations ~ Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoying the US destination locations, spend within your own local economies, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away.

6. Colors ~ Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.

7. Greener Conscience ~ Immerging will be the newest phase of eco-conscience: A better understanding of the gray shades of green. You will see more emphasis on the smaller changes that are less recognizable to the guest (i.e. cleaning green, composting, solar and LED lighting, no more oasis in floral arrangements, less catering waste). It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about.

8. Video Integration into Events ~ We’ve all seen the photo montages of your childhoods during dinner but the next phase in video at your event comes in several different forms. Video DJ’s are immerging, allowing your dance party to dance to the visuals of the music videos; ceremonies are being broadcast on screens for better viewing from the back; and time lapse photography is being shot and integrated into video for current day montages of you and your fiancĂ©. Love to party? Set up crane camera and project the event as it unfolds on screens around the dance floor (budget permitting of course).

9. HD Video ~ Videographers have already gone hi-def. But next year all or most will make such a transition, making HD and even Blu Ray the norm in wedding videography. Upgrade now and appreciate the quality later. This also means smaller cameras on site and less intrusion into your event, all around a better (though more costly) option on the big day.

10. Visual Combinations ~ Professional grade still photo cameras like the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR are being released with HD video capabilities included. It is recommended to have both a videographer and a photographer at your wedding to capture every moment of the big day. Tech-savvy brides looking for a new experience, may like to experiment with a visual professional (videographer or photographer) who has this technology. In the future, you will begin to see an emergence of two-in-one companies. Companies like Engaging Films and Video Keepsakes of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles will shoot video and take stills, but use only one piece of technology.

You can view more great wedding tips and style trends at http://www.getmarried.com/!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

DETAILS MATTER ~ Wedding Flowers

Wedding flowers ~ We all know that flowers enhance our wedding day with their beauty, color and scent but did you also know they can be an ultra romantic language of love? During the Victorian era, The Language of Flowers created a language for lover's correspondence in which flowers replaced words. If you want to suffuse your wedding flowers with meaning and symbolism, peruse the list below of some of the most popular wedding flowers and decide which messages fit you and your fiance the most!

Anemone ~ expectation

Baby's Breath ~ innocence

Calla Lily ~ magnificent beauty

Carnation ~ pink (boldness), red (love), white (talent)

Chrysanthemum (or mum) ~ wealth, abundance, truth

Daffodil ~ regard

Daisy~ share your feelings

Dephinium ~ swiftness, lightness

Freesia ~ innocence

Gardenia ~ purity, joy

Hydrangea ~ understanding

Iris ~ a message of faith, wisdom

Lilac ~ love's first emotions

Lily ~ majesty, truth, honor

Lily of the Valley ~ happiness

Magnolia ~ love of nature

Orchid ~ love, beauty

Peony ~ bashfulness, the American spirit of ambition and determination

Rose ~ love, joy beauty

Stephanotis ~ marital happiness

Stock ~ lasting beauty

Sunflower ~ short-stemmed (adoration), long-stemmed (haughtiness)

Sweet Pea ~ pleasure

Tulip ~ love, passion


Wednesday, August 19, 2009

TRENDS and STYLE ~ Vera Wang's "Maid-to-Order"


Vera Wang's newest "Maid to Order" collection offers the perfect dresses for your bridesmaids! The "Maid-to-Order" collection brings a new sense of fashion and versatility to the tradition of the bridesmaid. With beautiful colors, rich textures and luxurious fabrics, your bridesmaids will be thrilled for the opportunity to walk down the aisle to stand up for you in their new Vera Wang dresses.
You can view the Vera Wang's Top Ten dresses from the "Maid-to-Order" collection online at: http://www.verawangonweddings.com/

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book with "Foto di Amore"


This week, Ben and Jaimee Ponce with Foto di Amore were selected for the newest feature on our blog, "Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book". This husband and wife team has been creating artistic and romantic photographs for over 7 years. Their unique style is intuitive, intimate, unobtrusive, candid and spontaneous. They have been recognized in The Knot magazine and Tampa Bay's Best magazine for their detailed and unique stories. They continually amaze us! See what they told us when we caught up with them for our "Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book"!


What do you love most about weddings? The relationships, Photographing the love and new beginnings between husband and wife, and also between new family and friends is truly a blessing and gives us inspiration in our own lives.

How do you continue to challenge yourself in this industry? My husband and I love to attend seminars. We always push ourselves to be current and know the trends, while infusing our style into this fast moving, yet timeless industry.

What do you think is the most important thing each couple that works with you needs to know? To be themselves, not focus on us, just have an incredible day and they will in turn have incredible photographs to cherish.

The famous Bernard Pivot Questionnaire
  1. What is your favorite word? Family

  2. What is your least favorite word? Time

  3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Traveling

  4. What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Not moving forward, staying stagnant

  5. What sound or noise do you love? our children laughing

  6. What sound or noise do you hate? yelling

  7. What is your favorite curse word? I don’t curse

  8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? ice skating

  9. What profession would you not like to do? truck driving

  10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? You will spend eternity in a beautiful place with your family.

Visit www.fotodiamore.com to view more of their precious moments!


Sunday, August 16, 2009

~SEMI Etiquette Tips~ "What Should Your Guests Wear to Your Wedding?"

With all of the details surrounding your wedding day, one of the questions that may be on your mind is, "how do you want your guests to dress for the occasion?" Well, the answer to this question depends on you. What are you trying to create for your day? Are you trying to create a casual informal atmosphere or do you imagine a more formal environment? There are three categories of wedding attire that should be considered for your guests. They are formal, semi-formal, and informal. See from the descriptions below, which accomplishes the vision you are trying to create.

Formal Wedding Attire - The bride and her attendants wear long gowns in formal fabrics, and the groom and his attendants wear cutaways or tailcoats. Women guests wear street-length dressy clothing for a daytime wedding and usually floor-length gowns or cocktail dresses for an evening wedding. Men guests wear dark suits and ties for a daytime wedding and tuxedos for an evening. An evening formal wedding that requires white tie is the most formal of all.

Semi-Formal Wedding Attire - The bride and her attendants wear long, ballerina or tea-length gowns, usually made of simpler fabrics than those for a formal wedding. The groom and his attendants wear gray or black strollers with striped trousers or a formal suit for a daytime semi-formal wedding, and a dinner jacket with black trousers or a formal suit for an evening wedding. Women guests wear street length tailored or semi-dressy dresses for a daytime wedding and cocktail dresses for an evening wedding. Men guests wear dark suits for both.

Informal Wedding Attire - The bride and her attendants wear simple white or pastel floor-length gowns or ballerina, tea length, or street length dresses. The groom and his attendants wear suits or sport jackets and slacks. Women guests wear what is appropriate to the location, usually street-length dresses. Men guests wear sport jackets and slacks.


Information courtesy of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, Fifth Edition.


Thursday, August 13, 2009

~SEMI Planner Pick ~ Signature "First Dance" Wedding Songs

We asked our reader's on Facebook to share with us their signature "First Dance" Wedding Songs and that we would pick our favorite! Of the songs we received, our favorite goes to"Something That We Do" by Clint Black. Thank you ladies for sharing your signature wedding songs! We appreciate your input and sharing these special moments with us!

If you are still looking for your signature "First Dance" wedding song, there are a couple of websites you can visit to view the lyrics of your choices and see which one speaks to you and your fiance! As long as you know the name of the song, the websites are www.song-lyrics.net and www.lyrics.com. Wedding Wire (www.weddingwire.com) also has a list of recommendations for songs and if you click on the song, you can read the lyrics.

Below is a listing of some of our absolute favorites that we just couldn't help mentioning!

"I Just Call You Mine" by Martina McBride


"At Last" by Etta James (Beyonce does an incredible version as well!)


"When You Love Someone" by Bryan Adams


"It Had To Be You" by Harry Connick Jr.


"My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw


"By Your Side" by Sade


"Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey


"I Finally Found Someone" by Barbara Streisand and Bryan Adams


"Never Thought (That I Could Love)" by Dan Hill


"I Could Not Ask For More" by Edwin McCain

If you have a favorite Signature "First Dance" Wedding Song you would like to share,

please leave your comment below!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Get Married's New Publication Featuring the Microsoft Tag!

Get Married is launching a new national wedding magazine with cutting-edge Microsoft Tag technology this October! The "new shopping & trend guide for the savvy bride" will be the FIRST ever Bridal publication to use this innovative technology which gives readers instant entertainment and connection to videos, website, photos and information on a mobile phone, directly from the pages of the magazine!
Plus, all Brides can receive a FREE copy of the magazine simply by signing up at http://www.getmarried.com/. Or follow the link: http://www.getmarried.com/registration/?utm_source=reg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=home.

Also, Get Married has released a functional tag for all of our brides to test on their smart phone!
Enjoy the latest and greatest in the Bridal market today!





Monday, August 10, 2009

Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book

A new addition to our blog is "Inside the Wedding Planner's White Book". Here we will share with you the thoughts of some of our most respected vendors so you can hear from them on a personal level. Our inspiration for this feature comes from the show, "Inside the Actor's Studio" hosted by James Lipton on Bravo TV. We love getting to know and understand the drive and motivation of the actors. Plus, we always anticipate the infamous questionnaire by Bernard Pivot that concludes each interview. So we decided to tailor our interview the same way and conclude our interview with the ten questions! Each week we will interview our prospective vendor of the week and post their answers. This week will be Cindy Stonehouse with Stonehouse Events & More, Inc.!

What do you love most about weddings? Everything! I love watching each couple embark on this journey and see their smiling faces on the wedding day; I feel so honored to be apart of such a magical moment

How do you continue to challenge yourself in the industry? I am always learning and open to ideas that may come, I like to think of myself as the "out of the box" planner. Plus, each couple brings their own uniqueness to every wedding and I draw from that to keep myself inspired

What do you think is the most important thing each couple that works with you needs to know? Each couple that I work with needs to know that their wedding is as important to me as it is to them and I will go above and beyond for them!

The famous Bernard Pivot questionnaire:

  1. What is your favorite word? Faith
  2. What is your least favorite word? can't
  3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Love
  4. What turns you off creatively, spiritually or emotionally? greed, selfishness
  5. What sound or noise do you love? peaceful silence and my children's laughter
  6. What sound or noise do you hate? scraping a knife/fork on your plate, etc.
  7. What is your favorite curse word? f***, as a noun, verb, adjective
  8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? professional dancer
  9. What profession would you not like to do? anything that involves sharks
  10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Welcome home my loving and faithful servant

Let us know what you think of our latest feature by leaving a comment below! We look forward to our next interview! Tune in next week!

THE KNOT MAGAZINE!


We are going to be featured in THE KNOT magazine this upcoming 2010 spring/summer edition! We are absolutely thrilled to have been selected for our expert tips! We will keep you posted as to when it hits the stands! We can't wait!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

A New Twist on Candy Favor Tables ~ Chic Sweets






A great wedding favor that all guests enjoy is the candy favor table! It's interactive, fun and lets not forget yummy! Well our friends at Chic Sweets as taken the candy table to a whole new level!


Chic Sweets creates custom candy buffets for personal and corporate events. Every aspect of the candy buffet is personalized including the colors, themes and types of candies that will satisfy any guest’s sweet tooth! Bold Colors, customized candy designs and sweet morsels to please any palate, a signature candy buffet is sure to surprise your guests! Chic Sweets will also work to create personalized favor bags and boxes to take home as sweet reminders for your guests! For more information visit: http://www.chicsweets.net/.

Personal Events
Weddings
Birthdays
Bridal Showers
Bat and Bar Mitzvahs
Baby Showers


Corporate Events
Trade Shows
Holiday Parties
Product Launch Parties
Sporting Events


Please be sure to tell them you saw them on Stonehouse Events & More, Inc.'s Blog!

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Brides.com Color Studio!! Just Click to Spin...

As if our friends at Brides.com weren't already great with their online inspiration galleries and advice for Brides, now they have come up with a Color Studio to help Brides create the ultimate color palette for their wedding! All you do is click to spin! The color wheel will help find a variety of complimentary colors for your wedding decor! Try it out by following the link below! Have fun!!!

Friday, August 7, 2009

BRIDAL SHOW AUGUST 16, 2009!

The Tampa Tribune's 11th annual Florida Bride Bridal Fair is scheduled for Sunday, August 16 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. There will be a live upscale fashion show with the latest designs and trends for wedding attire. The fashion show will be hosted by Daytime's Cindy Edwards and Dave Nemeth. Admission is $10 but Brides can enter FREE by registering online at the link below:


You can expect to enjoy:
  • More than 40 Exhibitors
  • Live Entertainment
  • Upscale Fashion Show
  • Informational Seminar
  • Door prizes including a grand prize honeymoon package to your choice of Secrets Resorts & Spas

THE QUEEN OF CAKES IN TAMPA!!!!

The "Queen of Cakes" celebrity cake baker Sylvia Weinstock is coming to Tampa this September 21, 2009! The Florida West Coast Chapter of NACE is proud to present a special limited seating lunch and speaking engagement of the celebrity cake baker, Syliva Weinstock! Her A-List clientele includes Mariah Carey, Marina Maples, Eddie Murphy, Tom Arnold, Whitney Houston, Chynna Phillips and Willian Baldwin, Cyndi Lauper, Alex Baldwin and Kim Basinger, Wayne Newton and OPRAH Winfrey!

Tickets for this public event are on sale exclusively at www.fwnace.com! Admission is $65 for lunch and Sylvia's presentation. A VIP Combination ticket includes a cocktail reception after the presentation, plus you receive a copy of her new book, Sensational Cakes and book signing for $125!

WHEN: September 21, 2009

WHERE: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center ~1010 North W.C. McInnes Place Tampa, FL

TIME: 11:30 Registration ~ 12:00 Lunch ~ 1:00 Sylvia's Presentation ~ 2:30 VIP Reception

Visit www.fwnace.com to receive more information and purchase tickets. Sponsorships are also available for $1000 by Monday, August 31, 2009! Ticket sales will close for this event at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2009.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Win a Dream Wedding Worth $50,000!!!!


Who wouldn't want to win a $50,000 "Dream Wedding"! Our friends at NOVA 535 are giving brides a chance to win a $50,000 "Dream Wedding"!


WHO: Brides aBoldge 21 and legally allowed to marry in the USA

WHEN: August 9, 2009 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.

SIGN IN: All brides wanting to be considered must sign in between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.

WHAT: First Annual Bridal Gala and a chance to win $50,000 "Dream Wedding"

WHERE: NOVA 535 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

COST: $2.00 Admission

On Sunday, August 9th 2009 at NOVA 535’s First Annual Bridal Gala, auditions & video taped interviews will be held and by August 31, 2009, one lucky bride will be chosen as the recipient of a free “Dream Wedding” valued at over $50,000. Applicants will be screened by film producer Tony Armer and must agree to be filmed for an upcoming documentary on the bridal process. The winner’s "Dream Wedding" ceremony must be held at NOVA 535 on Sunday January 31st, 2010.All interested parties must register in person between NOON and 2:00 pm at the August 9th Bridal Gala at NOVA 535. NOVA 535 will also have the required documents available starting at NOON on August 9th but we strongly encourage you to RSVP for the bridal show. Also please print out the "Dream Wedding" PDF and bring with you if you want to register for the $50,000 "Dream Wedding". Just follow this link for the PDF, http://www.nova535.com/NOVA535DreamWeddingMainPage.


ALL BRIDES MUST BE PRESENT ON AUGUST 9th 2009 WITH ALL PAPERWORK 100% COMPLETED, PRINTED OUT, SIGNED AND PHYSICALLY HANDED IN BY 2 PM SHARP IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE GRAND PRIZE. All brides must also bring a copy of their valid driver’s license for a customary background check that will be run if they are selected as a finalist. All brides must be at least 21 years of age and be legally able to marry in the USA.


GOOD LUCK!