Reception Entertainment Director

One of the nicest things about weddings is celebrating your love together with people who have loved you throughout your lives. Presenting your guests with wedding favors is a way to invoke fond memories of the event long after the wedding. Sure, you can toss some chocolates or Jordan almonds in a pretty box and call it good. But why not give favors that say something about you and your spouse, and where your life together began? If you're getting married  in Connecticut, especially near the water, consider giving your guests nautical themed favors from Mystic Knotworks . Beautiful, long lasting and practical, a keychain from these Connecticut craftspeople is a symbolic way to thank your loved ones for being there when you "tie the knot." If you want to be sure tokens won't be stuffed in a drawer or gather dust on a shelf, give something that is both attractive and useful. One favor that meets both criteria is this set of heart-shaped measuring spoons . Bearing...

In order to find the right dress for you, a few things need to be taken into consideration: A Budget - Obviously you can’t get very far with a dress that is way over your budget. Set a price for yourself and remember to include an estimate of the alterations. Sometimes stores are organized by price so be sure to stay in your section. You’ll know when the dress is the right one for you. Time of Year - If you are having an outdoor ceremony in the summer, you’re going to want light weight fabric that won’t make you overheated. On the contrary, in the winter you would want a heavier fabric or even longer sleeves. The Silhouette - There are so many different styles of dresses to choose from. Most bridal magazines have guides to choose the one that is right for your body. Take some time to look those over or simply try different styles on so you can see for yourself what fits the best. Your Dream Wedding-  Although many different things have an effect on which dress you choose...

Don't Miss The Area's Largest One Day Fall Bridal Event ! This Sunday, November 18, 2012 The Western New England Fall Bridal Show Atmosphere Productions in association with The DJ Network invite ALL BRIDES to join us as The Wedding Day Sourcebook and CJC Events present The Western New England Fall Bridal Show at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street in Springfield on Sunday, November 18, 2012. This is one of the premiere events at this beautiful state-of-the-art venue and is the largest one day bridal show in the area. This show features the area's best Bridal Fashion Show, live music and much more: http://www.westernnewenglandbridalshow.com/ As a courtesy, you can print the Complimentary Vendor Ticket below and present it at the door for up to 4 FREE tickets to the bridal show (a $32 value). You must include YOUR NAME, YOUR WEDDING DATE and who/what business you received the tickets from for it to be valid.  One certificate per person please.  Contact us if ...

From Connecticut to Anywhere: Transporting Your Wedding with Creative Decor Before you read any further, remember this: your wedding can be stunningly beautiful with decor no more complicated than flowers, a few candles, and accent linens in your chosen colors. That said, a world of creative wedding decor options is open to you, and they need not be expensive or manufactured. Google "wedding decor" and the first several hits are for places that want to sell you stuff. Stuff to make your wedding pretty. Stuff you'll probably never use again. Stuff that has no soul. It will cost you pots of money and be absolutely unmemorable. So what's a bride (or groom) to do? You know the answer already, I suspect. This writer planned her wedding in the cold, primitive days of the late 20th century, when our only source for wedding inspiration was bridal magazines (designed to sell stuff, and see above) and our older cousins' weddings (which, by definition, was "been ...

The mother of the bride gets all the fun. Watching her little girl shop for bridal gowns all over Connecticut, helping to choose color schemes and venues and the menu for the reception. What's in it for the mother of the groom? Besides getting a new daughter out of the deal? Quite a lot. The role of the mother of the groom is to serve as a liaison between the two families, which means, if you do it right, you're not just gaining a new family member, but a new family of friends. Here's how to do it right: 1. Make the first move. Traditionally, the groom's family hosts a get-together with the bride's family soon after the couple becomes engaged. Even if the families already know each other, this is a nice gesture, and besides--now you have something new to talk about! The dinner need not be formal; in fact, it might be more fun and relaxed if it's not. But it's a great opportunity to let the bride and her family know of your willingess to be involved i...