Uniquely Yours Style Events Bridal Showcase

Sunday, January 18th, 2009, is the date of the biggest bridal showcase of the year at the Waterside Marriott...And You All Are Invited!

With over 100 of the best bridal vendors in the industry you are sure to find everything you are looking for at this one stop shop! It's OK if you have all of your vendors picked out for your upcoming nuptials, this show is still a great way for your to get ideas for decor, attire or even to network with other brides.

Antonia Christianson Events will be on the 3rd floor of this multi-floor event and we'd love it if you came by. You can check out our line of exclusive invitations, see beautiful bridal bouquets from one of the best florists in the market or register for an amazing "bridal giveaway".

Doors open at 11:00am, the bridal show is at 2:30 and the announcement of the "2009 Bride of the Year" will be at 4:00. The show is FREE to brides ($5.00 for your guests) and all of the money raised goes to benefit Komen for the Cure.

For more information check out: http://www.uniquelystyledbride.com/

Your Wedding Budget Does Not Define You

I have the great honor of following an event planner on the forefront of the wedding industry, Liene Stevens. Her company, Blue Orchid Designs, is a must know name in this industry and she posted a great blog on wedding budgets, no matter how great or small, that I thought was a great post. You can check it out below:
Your Wedding Budget Does Not Define You

Mandy & Jay: Part Deux

Signature Drink Saturday: Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Ingredients:
1 handful basil
2 fresh strawberries
2 ounces vodka
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces club soda

What to do:
Add basil and strawberries into a shaker and muddle
Add vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup, and fill with ice
Shake vigorously 6 to 8 seconds
Strain ingredients into a glass over fresh ice
Top with club soda
Garnish with a strawberry and basil sprig

recipe courtesy of modernbride magazine, december 2008/January 2009 edition. image courtesy of tastyplanner.

Shaka & Jerri: the sequel

I love Shaka and Jerry's laid back style...and I love the way Scott Hayne captures the most romantic pictures...put them together and you get an amazing slideshow!

Jon & Meg...Part 2

you saw a hint of this amazing couples engagement pictures a few weeks ago...now you can check out even more of them with this great slideshow from my good friend Scott Hayne...