Thursday, October 29, 2009

CAKE!!


















There are so many things that I love about weddings. I love to see which gown the bride has chosen. I love to sit in the back of the ceremony (even just for a minute!) and witness the joining of the couple whom I have worked with for so long planning that very event. I love watching the bride dance with her father. I love seeing the room come together before all the guests arrive.


One other thing I love is to see the cake! Before the big day, I usually have a good idea about what the cake will look like, its flavor and shape. But the big reveal of the cake is so much fun! I've worked with clients who had TALL cakes, transformer cakes, cakes that resemble the wedding gowns, round cakes, square cakes - you name it. A cake reflects the couple's personality and theme for the wedding. So, have fun with your cake!

Until next time, happy planning...

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Your Vote Counts!!

Here in New Jersey, we are coming up on an election for Governor next month. There have been ads galore from the 2 major candidates (and 1 independent) that are just intensifying as the election draws closer. So, in this spirit, I'm putting out the vote to you!

What are you voting on? Well, to make a very long story short, Bride Ideas has 2 websites. Many of the pages are the same, but not all of them. I think it's time to stop my split personality and just go with one or the other website.

Here's the rub, I like elements on both sites! I can't make up my mind which site to keep and which will just disappear. I will keep both web addresses, but the physical site will just be one of them. Can you help me choose?

Please send me an email to rhonda@rhondaweddings.com and indicate if you prefer:

You'll know soon enough which site won! THANK YOU for your input!!!

Until next time, happy planning...

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Featured Speaker

Hello everyone! I'm excited because tonight I'm going to make a presentation before the Monmouth/Ocean Association of Family & Consumer Sciences about wedding planning! I was asked to do this back in August - but I can't believe it's already October 14th and the meeting is tonight!

My presentation is all about the career path to becoming a wedding planner. Plus, I will discuss some of my favorite wedding stories - cakes that fell (and the bride and groom never knew!), cupcakes redelivered, beautiful lighting... It should be an interesting time! Can't wait to hear their questions!

If you are interested in receiving a copy of my PowerPoint Presentation, let me know!

Until next time, happy planning...

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

New & Newsworthy in NJ!

Free. Wedding. It's not too often that these two words are put together! But, for Tara Meacham and Rick Clapper this dream phrase became their reality when they won a contest sponsored by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce (SOC Chamber), NJWedding.com, A.J. Meerwald, ReClam the Bay and the New Jersey Division of Tourism.

On July 25, 2009, the Clappers were married on board the A.J. Meerwald, NJ's official "tall ship" on LBI. Eighty family and friends were on hand to celebrate their nuptials in Beach Haven. The newlyweds are still over the moon about their wedding!

But the excitement isn't over for those of you still planning your wedding. The SOC Chamber is hosting its Second Annual Wedding Road Show on April 18, 2010. Mark your calendars for this date because three couples participating in the Wedding Road Show will be chosen to be on a new television show, which will detail their planning process! For more information about LBI, Tara & Rick's wedding and the contest, please go to my Wedding Trends article at http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/style/married-for-free-aboard-njs-official-tall-ship-in-lbi

Until next time, happy planning...