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!

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!

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!!!

http://www.brides.com/planning/receptions/colorstudio/

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:

www.flbrideguide.com/fair.html

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.

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 age 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!