Reception Entertainment Director

Blessing of the Hands: The Hand Ceremony The Hand Ceremony is an interesting twist that you can add to your ceremony. We have clients on their second marriages, therefore they are looking for different ways to include all family members. I saw Humanist Celebrant and Justice of the Peace Anita Peters do this Hand Ceremony several years ago. At the time our client wanted to incorporate their daughter into the Ceremony and the Sand Ceremony just wasn’t original enough. The Hand Ceremony During the exchange of vows, the Bride and Groom traced their hands, with any other family members hands onto a matte with a heart in the center. Later, during the Cocktail Hour, guests then write well-wishes in the blank space outside the heart. Consequently, the Bride and Groom would later frame the matte for future posterity. What a simple, memorable and unique addition to your Ceremony. Want to add a version of this during your Ceremony? We found this beautiful reading for you to incorporate: ...

Real Wedding – Melissa and Peter – Glastonbury Hills CC, Glastonbury, CT. Melissa and Peter selected the beautiful Glastonbury Hills Country Club as the location for their Fall reception. Mother nature did not disappoint. Atmosphere Productions provided the entertainment, photobooth and lighting with Glastonbury Hills Country Club providing the food, drink and ambiance. It goes without saying, FUN was had by all. #AisleBeAJackson Check out the awesome pictures by Kasey Matson Photography below Melissa and Peter’s Introduction Music: Beyonce – Crazy in Love (instrumental) Kanye Wests – Touch The Sky (instrumental) Melissa and Peter’s First Dance: Van Morrison – Someone Like You Melissa and her Fathers Song: Allman Brothers – Melissa Peter and his Mothers Song: Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World Melissa and Peter’s Last Dance: Green Day – Time of Your Life Songs That Rocked The Dance Floor at Melissa and Pete...

Introducing Chrissy B . My name is Christina Baribault-Ortiz and in the entrepreneurial space I am “Chrissy B”. I am a Jewelry Designer & a third generation Partner at my family’s business Baribault Jewelers, in Glastonbury, the most innovative and modern jewelry store in CT for over 70 years! Additionally, I am a mom of two amazing kids and a wife of 11 years to my “Rock,” my loving husband Dan. Baribault Jewelers  Baribault Jewelers is where it all happens. I design jewelry, connect with clients, and get to B one of the mentors & leaders for our amazing Team. In addition to my passion of designing, I have recently been having the most fun with two things: Jewelry Transformations and my new “POWER to B” jewelry collection by Chrissy B. Power To B This is an important item! As a matter of fact, fabric swatches will help your floral designer suggest coordinating flowers. Moreover, it’s not enough to say “lavender,...

2018 Real Weddings Study. TheKnot.com recently released the results of its 12th annual 2018 Real Weddings Study. This comprehensive report surveyed nearly 14,000 US brides married in 2018. THE RESULTS ARE IN…. TheKnot.com 2018 Real Weddings Study captures detailed information on wedding budget, style preferences, event characteristics and other key statistics related to the bridal demographic. The National Average Cost of a Wedding was $33,391. Remember, this is still an average, which means, depending on where you choose to wed, your wedding bill could be higher or lower. Want to know the average cost of your wedding? Just enter your zip code at Costofwedding.com and create your own Wedding Cost Estimator. Wedding Statistics Average Cost of Ceremony Musicians: $797 Average Cost of Venue: $15,439 Average Cost of Wedding Dress: $1,631 Average Cost of Engagement Ring: $5,680 Average Cost of a Wedding / Event Planner: $2,002 Average Cost of Reception DJ: $1,292 Read the ...

Custom Wedding Pillows by Cheryl Polk. Here’s a unique gift idea for the Bride that has almost everything….Custom Wedding Pillows. Custom Wedding Pillows In the first place, these pillows are such a unique way to display treasured memories in any room of your home.  Custom Wedding Pillows are square pillows which come in 5 different sizes, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20” and 26”. Also, available in three styles, no zippered, zipped cover without pillow insert and zipped cover with pillow insert. Plus, a new line of signature pillows, which is created with the best quality graphics on the market. The prices range from $35 to $125. Custom Wedding Pillows create pre-designed pillows that give you the option to choose a background. Notably, their custom designs allow you choose every element from the background, frames, jewels, color, flowers, etc. Moreover, this makes your keepsake your very own creation for any theme and for any culture. THE IDEA ...

Wedding Responsibilities – The Ushers… What You Need To Know. The Ushers are a traditional part of the wedding. As a result, The Ushers may be the first people your guests see. THE GROOMSMEN CAN BE USHERS Although being in a wedding party is a lot of fun, there are important responsibilities for the Ushers. Ordinarily the Groomsmen or Groom’s attendants (with the exception of the Best Man) can double as the Ushers. Especially, with a large guest list, it’s a better idea to have at least two full time Ushers. ddition to seating guests, they can look after late arrivals and seat them after the Bride has proceeded up the aisle. BEFORE THE WEDDING DAY Before the wedding day, the Ushers need to be available to help the Groom and Best Man with any related details. Especially, they must be available for formal wear fittings. In addition, the Ushers attend necessary social functions such as the bachelor party, the rehearsal, and the rehearsal party. Remember, if ...

Melanie Ruth Photography Real Wedding – Chelsea and Emmett – Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT Emmett and Chelsea met at work and had their first date at Rizzutos in West Hartford. Chelsea’s family is from Pittsburgh. So, on occasion Emmett and Chelsea would have drinks at their favorite restaurant, the beautiful and historic Grand Concourse in downtown Pittsburgh. This, then, was the location that Emmett chose to propose to Chelsea. As she walked across the concourse, in front of the grand staircase, Chelsea realized that she wasn’t actually alone, there was someone at the top of the stairs. As she turned her head, her heart skipped a beat and she dropped her jacket… instantly, she had realized what was happening! After a few minutes of Emmett fumbling through his proposal speech, she said “yes” and then suddenly, Chelsea heard the screams from family and friends who had secretly been hiding to witness the proposal. Chelsea and Emmett...