Get Away to the Mexican Riviera!

>> Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Are you trying to plan a destination wedding or fabulous honeymoon?



El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels are a collection of divinely favored award-winning luxury hotels & spa resorts on secluded white sand beaches of the Mexican Mayan Riviera. Each resort presents its own surprising indulgences and elite service that makes for a truly unparalleled relaxing vacation.


Gourmet Inclusive is a hospitality philosophy whereby every detail of a guest’s stay becomes part of an experience. From the quality of the food, to the variety of services, to décor and amenities, nothing is generic. And the inclusive part is merely a convenience of no cash transactions.
 
For more information on booking a honeymoon or wedding with these resorts, contact Jamie or Cheryl at Beach Bum on a Budget. There are NO service fees, and you won't regret asking for the extra help!

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Real Wedding: Heather & Jared

>> Monday, February 8, 2010

With Valentine's Day coming up, it's a great time to celebrate things like the classic red rose, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries. We love the romantic details in this cool couple's wedding, shot by Gunn Photography!


Vendors:
Reception: Scoular Ballroom
Photographer: Gunn Photography
Videographer: Kyle Benecke
Cake: Lorraine Arthur
Drinks & Favors: Cornhusker Beverage
Flowers: Garden Flowers
Caterer: Eddie's Catering
Transportation: Royal Limousine
Attire: David's Bridal

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Friday Giveaway!

>> Friday, February 5, 2010

It's time for another Friday Giveaway, and this week Harris Music Studio is our fabulous vendor. They employ a wide variety of professional musicians/ensembles, styles and repertoire. Click here to register. They are generously offering any one of the following:

$150 off string quartet – toward booking of wedding & reception dinner hour
$100 off voice/guitar/keyboard/percussion ensemble – toward booking of reception
$100 off voice/guitar/keyboard ensemble – toward booking of wedding & reception dinner hour
$100 off voice/keyboard – toward booking of wedding & reception dinner hour
$75 off string quartet – toward booking of wedding
$75 off guitar/piano – toward booking of wedding
$75 off guitar/voice – toward booking of wedding
$75 off voice/keyboard – toward booking of wedding
$75 off violin duet – toward booking of wedding
$75 off violin/flute duet – toward booking of wedding
$50 off classical guitar – toward booking of wedding
$50 off vocalist – toward booking of wedding
$50 off flute – toward booking of wedding
$50 off piano – toward booking of wedding
$50 off violin – toward booking of wedding


Register by Monday, February 8th to win a discount on professional, talented musicians for your wedding!
Click here to register.

Also, come hear HMS's professional musicians in a FREE concert! Any bride who attends and books her wedding with Harris Music studio will receive $25 off her booking.
This is a great opportunity to hear a live sample of HMS's performing musicians and also get a discount on your booking!
Saturday, February 6th, 7 PM at Zion Church (5511 S. 27th St, Lincoln, NE)

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Bride Blogger: Kayley Obermeier

>> Thursday, February 4, 2010

Anyone planning a wedding knows it is literally a fulltime job. Except you don’t get a paycheck every two weeks. After getting engaged, my stress level shot through the roof. After the initial “Oh my gosh, I have no clue where to start!” moment, I took a deep breath and got organized. Seriously organized.

First, I bought a blank, little notebook (and naturally, it has an adorable floral motif on the cover) that I carry around with me everywhere. Trust me, you will thank yourself when you have a genius idea, write it down in your “idea book”, and reference it later. Mine is full of websites, recipes, and vendors along with ideas like “Centerpieces: curly willow, lunaria, and hydrangea” and “Signature drink: Lemon Drops!”.

I also save any photo that piques my interests in organized folders on my laptop. My wedding colors are black, white, and yellow (and no, I am not an Iowa/Missouri fan) and this idea board (from Project Wedding) captures what I envisioned perfectly.


My fiancé’s talented sister-in-law, Lisa, made our save-the-dates. I would highly recommend finding family members and friends who are willing to offer up their talents. Lisa captured exactly what Mark and I had in mind, and we loved the final result!


The best stress reliever though (besides a cocktail) is building a support system and not tackling everything on your own. Being a very Type-A person, I struggle with control issues; meaning, I like to be the one making the decisions. Planning a wedding in what is now 4 months has led me to delegate and ask for help. My bridesmaids have stepped up to the plate and offered up wonderful ideas and suggestions. My amazing mother is my go-to woman. She has met with every vendor I’ve suggested and has communicated my ideas beautifully. Lastly, my fiancé Mark consistently asks me for lists of things he can help with (where he can rent his suit, honeymoon ideas, which photographers to call, etc.). All of this takes so much pressure off my shoulders and allows me to enjoy being a bride-to-be!

So take a moment to breathe, gather your thoughts, write down what you truly want, and get organized! Make every moment of this process fun because it will be over before you know it!

-Kayley

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Inspiration Board #1: Red & Turquoise

>> Wednesday, February 3, 2010

In the 2010 issue of NWD, we covered all of the color trends that are going to be hot this year. For our very first original inspiration board, here are some design ideas inspired by the color combo of red & turquoise.

From top left: Cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, Clutch by eclu on Etsy.com, Red dress by Jim Hjelm, Hair Piece on Etsy.com, Invitation on Etsy.com, Ranunculus hair style from The Knot, Rock Candy Stir from Martha Stewart Weddings, Bridal Bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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Real Wedding: Tahnee+Marcus

>> Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Wow. That's about all we can say about this gorgeous winter wedding from The Leeker's Photography, which took place January 16, 2010. If you were getting sick of the snow, this wedding may just change your mind!


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A Bride's Day Out

>> Monday, February 1, 2010

Need help choosing the best vendors in Lincoln? Events Refined has partnered with A Sound Impression to offer local brides a tour of some of Lincoln's premier wedding vendors. Brunch, champagne, transportation and a swag bag worth hundreds of dollars in discounts is included in the tour, definitely making it worth your while! Events Refined is also offering two free tickets - email Sara at events@eventsrefined.com for more information.

The next tour is scheduled for Sunday, February 21st, 2010. Here is the itinerary*:

10:00am Reception Facility/Rentals
11:00 Florist
11:45 Videographer/Dessert
12:30pm Photographer
1:00 Dress Shop/Personal Trainer
1:45 Stationer
2:30 Hair Studio/Cakes
3:00 Back to reception facility

*Subject to change

Early Bird Discount - $30/ticket or 2 for $55

Deadline to purchase tickets is February 12th, 2010. Cost per ticket is $40 or 2 tickets for $70.

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