ADORN BRIDES

Are you looking for beautiful bridal jewelry, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg and don't necessarily need to keep it? Then, look no further than ADORN BRIDES. At ADORN BRIDES, you can rent your wedding jewelry. You know, just like the bag rental company - only for your wedding or special event.
ADORN BRIDES is the first company to offer bridal jewels for lease. Best? It's super easy to do.
Four easy steps:

• Shop


• Check out


• Look amazing


• Send back

Even better? They insure the items while in your possesion!

I love the idea and will definitely be sharing with all of my brides. Be sure to visit them now and schedule your rental items as they are offering 25% off rentals for events on or after 1/2/2010!

Til next time........

Get Married

Oh, how I adore Get Married......and there are many reasons:

• They provide brides all sorts of practical and useful information right at your fingertips and eyes (tv show). Need help with your budget? Can't decide on decor? Want to chat with other brides? It's all right there on line.



• Colin Cowie has ALWAYS been a favorite of mine. I was already hooked on Get Married and adding Mr.Cowie to the mix was pure genius!



• The ladies at Get Married are THE BEST. I have "met" many of them on Twitter and FB and I can not begin to tell you how wonderful they are. They are quick to respond and always share their wedding wisdom freely.



• THE BRAND NEW GET MARRIED MAGAZINE!!!! Launching in October,this is a MUST HAVE for every bride out there. If the sleekness of the magazine cover doesn't reel you in then you should check your pulse. I ,for one, am happy to be able to offer the magazine to the brides at my October 25th, 2009 BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON at the Hilton Garden Inn - Indianapolis NW! If you are not able to attend the workshop, you can still get your own copy. Just head straight over to Get Married and sign up today!



• Get Married magazine is the first Bridal publication ever to use Microsoft Tag - which gives readers instant entertainment and connection to videos, websites, photos and information to their mobile phones - directly from the pages of the magazine.

Heidi and Brad

Heidi and Brad are getting married in Hawaii in September! What a wonderful way to start off your married life. We wish them all the best.

What to wear.....What to wear???

We've all at one time or another wondered "What should I wear?" When attending a wedding, it is even more important to know what the dress code is. No one ever likes feeling too over or under dressed. It is especially important to know what the dress code is for a wedding.

What exactly do all of the dress codes mean? The wonderful people at InStyle Weddings have helped to decode the dress code.

White Tie: Guys - black tail coat, matching black pants, white bow tie, white pique shirt and white vest. Ladies - floor length or ball gown.

Black Tie: Guys - Tuxedos. Ladies - floor length gowns or cocktail dresses - fancier than a typical little black dress.

Black Tie optional: Guys - Tuxedo or black suit. Ladies - cocktail dress or straight floor length gown (NOT a ball gown).

Cocktail attire: Guys - Suits. Ladies - knee- length dresses or dressy pants worn with a silk, chiffon or otherwise evening appropriate blouse.

Festive attire: Very vague - allows guests to have fun. Most fashion forward guests will take it as a license to wear what they please. Most others will stick to cocktail attire.

No dress code: Guys and ladies - Take cue from the time of day, season and location of the wedding.

BRIDAL SHOWERS

Ever wonder how the tradition of the bridal shower was started? Some say it stemmed from early dowry practices. Many times the bride and her family did not have enough money for the necessary dowry or the Father of the Bride did not approve of the marriage. The family and friends of the bride would "shower" her with gifts. This allowed her to have items to set up her new home with her husband. It was considered at one time bad etiquette for family members to throw the BRIDAL SHOWER. However, now the BRIDAL SHOWER may be thrown by anyone - with the exception of the BRIDAL couple. Most brides to be will have a work shower consisting of her work family.

"Who gets invited to the BRIDAL SHOWER?"

Bridal showers are considered pretty intimate affairs. The guest list should include family, friends and the bridal attendants. Proper etiquette dictates that anyone invited to the BRIDAL SHOWER should also be invited to the wedding. Otherwise.....well, you know what they will think.

Let's talk veils.......

Basically, the definition of a veil is to obscure, mask, shroud or cover. Some say the veil was due to the circumstances of an arranged marriage. The veil was used to cover the brides facial futures from her groom. It was lifted just after they were married - just in case he didn't like her features and wanted to back out of the deal. Others say the veil was used as a sign of the brides submissiveness and obedience to her husband.

Whatever the case may be, it seems that veils are here to stay. There are different types of bridal veils and we'll discuss them here.....

Blusher veil

First time brides tend to favor the blusher veil as it signifies the brides innocence and modesty. The veil usually falls just above the bust and just below the collarbone. Traditionally, the groom lifted the veil the first time when he kissed his bride. However, currently many fathers of the bride opt to lift the blusher veil just before he gives his daughter away in marriage.

Birdcage veil

Older brides or encore brides tend to opt for the birdcage veil. This veil works wonderfully with cocktail dresses or suits and is great for a civil ceremony. Usually it is made of Russian netting - an wide open weave netting.

Veil: BatCakes Couture

Cathedral veil (seen in the first photo)

Back in the day - it was said that only brides being married in a cathedral could wear a cathedral veil. This veil should extend 6 to 12 inches past the length of the train. The cathedral veil should be removed prior to the reception.

Photo credit: Fer Juaristi

Fingertip veil

Probably one of the most popular choices for brides because it is flattering to most brides and bridal gowns. The fingertip veil is so named because it extends to the brides fingertips. The fingertip veil can be worn throughout the ceremony and reception.

You are Cordially invited to.........

......a week day or Sunday wedding. Believe it or not, these weekday weddings are extremely popular these days. I can not tell you the amount of photographers who are blogging about the weddings they are photographing on these formally unconventional wedding days.

What is so great about these weddings? Where do I even begin...........?

One of the best reason is BUDGET. You can usually get much better deals from your vendors on these off peak days. For instance, MAVRIS CULTURAL CENTER in Indianapolis offers "The $6000 wedding" Visit the link above for complete details.

You may think your guest won't attend a week day or Sunday wedding? Think again....they are after all excited and happy for you. Most brides and grooms plan at least a year before the wedding - giving guests plenty of time to make arrangements. Travel costs are usually less during the week - as well as hotels.

Another advantage is that you may be able to get that perfect venue, photographer during the week who was already booked for the weekend - at a better deal.

What are your thoughts on week day or Sunday weedings? Did you have one - are you planning one? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Mavris Cultural Center Photos: Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE WORKSHOPS

Indy area Brides/Grooms:

You are cordially invited to attend the BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - an intimate seminar for brides and grooms featuring makeup artists, photographers, dj's, stationers, honeymoon specialists, caterers, bakers, florists and many more vendors. You'll learn valuable tips for your wedding from the areas leading professionals. Don't miss this chance to speak one on one with these vendors and a chance to win fabulous prizes. We'll have tasty samples from area caterers. Each bride will also receive a signature swag bag full of goodies.

WHERE: Goldberg Photography Studios
8605 East 116th Street
Fishers, Indiana 46038
WHEN: Sunday, August 30th
TIME: 1pm-3pm
COST: Free for brides and one guest
R.S.V.P. by August 21st to info@e-ventswedding.com

We hope to see you there!
Erika Gregory
Owner & Lead Planner
e-vents: a wedding and event planning boutique
www.e-ventswedding.com
317.797.2416

Get Married is one of my favorite wedding shows. I am so happy they are putting out a magazine in a few months! Here is a chance for brides to receive a copy of the premier issue absolutely free:

From GetMarried.com:

Get Married, the only multi-channeled wedding planning resource with platforms online and on television every weekday, announces a third platform - a new, glossy national wedding magazine launching this October - making it the most comprehensive and integrated wedding resource. While brides get a glossy and bound new bridal magazine semi-annually to explore every facet of their wedding planning, advertisers who are looking to maximize dollars and increase reach among a highly-engaged audience of brides can garner exposure across Get Married’s three media platforms – TV, online and print. Brides - looking to see coverage of your wedding in the "My Favorite Wedding Section", please send photos to stephanie.davis@getmarried.com for consideration. Want to receive a free copy of the magazine upon it’s debut this October? Click here to register as a member of GetMarried.com and sign up for your copy of the magazine.

We have had the honor of being nominated for the second time for the Indy Channel's A-List - Best Wedding Planner. There are some awesome planners here in the Circle City. So, it is quite an honor.

The best part is anyone can vote. Just click the banner above and you are off. It may take a few minutes, but please know that it is MUCH appreciated. If you like our blog, please vote and tell your friends....

Much love-

Erika

David & Rachel married.......

Best Wishes to you both for a wonderful marriage. Aren't they gorgeous!

Photo Credit: Austin Warnock second shooting for Megan Wynn

Happy Fathers Day....

Here's wishing every Dad the best Fathers Day, ever! In honor of Fathers and Daughters on this Fathers Day...............

Here are a few of the most played Father-Daughter dance songs.....

The Way You Look Tonight

Unforgetable

Butterfly Kisses

Can you Feel the Love Tonight?

What a Wonderful World

Photo Credit: Lynette's Photography

and the Bride wore glasses........

Should you or shouldn't you wear your glasses on your wedding day? As a closet eyeglass wearer, I didn't wear my eyeglasses on my wedding day. The fact is, I only wear them to watch tv. I think a bride who wears glasses everyday SHOULD wear you glasses on her wedding day. They are after all a part of YOU. Most of your guests know you and your glasses. There are so many ways to still have beautiful makeup done so it shows up behind the lenses. Your photographer will be able to cut the glare from the lenses - if there is any. Check out these lovely brides in eyeglasses found on Wedding Bee.

Here are some wonderful tips I found at TorontoBride.com:

If you are using a makeup artist, keep the lines of communication open and let him/her know you'll be wearing your glasses that day (in case he/she assumes you'll be taking them off).

Opt for colours that flatter your eyes and skin.

It is not mandatory to match your makeup to your glasses.

If you're nearsighted, your lenses may make your eyes appear to recede behind those frames.

Opt for a light neutral shadow on your eyelids and brow bones.

Add contour and definition with a slightly darker shade, in the same tone, in the crease area. Then, line only your upper eyelid with eyeliner (or use a dark eye shadow and brush), and apply some great mascara.

If you're farsighted, your eyes will be magnified by the lenses. In this case, you may want to opt for a medium neutral shadow on your eyelids. Go for a slightly darker shade in the crease area but do avoid bright or shiny colours as they will only serve to amplify your eyes further.

Along those same lines, depending on the lenses you have, they can magnify and overemphasize the appearance of under-eye circles (especially if you had trouble sleeping the night before). Use a creamy concealer in a shade similar to your skin colour, then set with loose or pressed powder. You know your eyes and face best.

If you want your eyes to stand out more behind your glasses, you can opt for a more dramatic look. To keep the focus on your eyes and not the glasses, try this technique. Apply a small touch of shimmer eye shadow, in white or champagne, at the inner corner of your eyelids. Blend it in by brushing towards the outer corners of your eyes.

All women benefit from curled lashes and the same goes for you! It creates an instant refreshing look and will, in your case, prevent them from brushing against your lenses. Opt for a mascara that lengthens and volumizes without clumping. Clumps are unattractive across the board.

Eyebrows are key for all women. Keep your eyebrows well groomed and defined to complete your refined wedding day look.