Please tell us a a little about you and your company.
I am a Mary Kay consultant and a makeup specialist. I have taken classes with Robert Jones Academy of Beauty. I can be available during your wedding and you don't have to worry about a thing. We get together before your wedding date and choose and apply a makeup style for you and your bridal party. I am very flexible.
Do you have any wedding tips for our Brides to be?
Find someone who can be flexible and available to you before and during your wedding.
Find someone who has been taught by makeup artist.
When should a bride contact you to start a make up regiment?
I get together with the bride and her bridal party and mothers and mothers-in-law before the wedding date and this is a free service to select what look you want and how you want your bridal party to look. We do all this before the wedding date so you don't have to worry about a thing on your special day!
Thank you Lisa!
Lisa Mason
lmvm6930@embarqmail.com
15 North Bearwood Drive
Palmyra, Virginia 22963
434-589-6930
www.marykay.com/lisamason6930
Elegance in Bridal Show
- Elegance in Bridal Show
- Virginia, United States
- The Elegance in Bridal Show was built to provide quality encounters with brides and grooms.Whether your a service provider or a bride or groom, our shows are an effective and fun way to plan your wedding.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Forever Yours Dream Wedding 2011
After months of planning, on June 17 in front of 80 close family members and friends, Ryan Turner and Loren Kirkland were married. What a beautiful event! We would like to thank all our sponsors for making this wedding and Dream Wedding Giveaway possible. Here are a few pictures of the wedding with more coming soon.
Sponsors:
Angelique's Boutique (Wedding Gown)
Heavenly Haven Tuxedos (Tuxedos)
Holiday Inn Select, ( Ceremony, Reception)
Decorations (Heavenly Haven Productions and Zahara's Events and Design)
Zahara's Events and Design (Wedding Coordination)
Platinum Photography by Lorenzo (Wedding pictures)
Blue Diamond Studios (Videography)
Martin's Food (Wedding Cake and Flowers)
RSVP guest ( Invitations and Programs)
Media Sponsors
Comcast Spotlight
Radio One
Richmond Times Dispatch
The lovely couple. |
The Sweetheart Table |
Sponsors:
Angelique's Boutique (Wedding Gown)
Heavenly Haven Tuxedos (Tuxedos)
Holiday Inn Select, ( Ceremony, Reception)
Decorations (Heavenly Haven Productions and Zahara's Events and Design)
Zahara's Events and Design (Wedding Coordination)
Platinum Photography by Lorenzo (Wedding pictures)
Blue Diamond Studios (Videography)
Martin's Food (Wedding Cake and Flowers)
RSVP guest ( Invitations and Programs)
Media Sponsors
Comcast Spotlight
Radio One
Richmond Times Dispatch
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Bridal Show Exhibitor Workshop
What a great time we had at the May 25 Bridal Show Exhibitor Workshop. Below are a few pictures of the Exhibitor Workshop. As you can see a lot of talking and learning occurred and the attendees left with a many strategies to improve their Bridal Show experience.
Khaliyah Barakhyahu with Heavenly Haven Productions Producers of Elegance in Bridal Show |
Sarah Riley with the Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville |
Kimberly with C-ville Weekly |
Megan Ely with OFD Consulting |
Mita Moody with Response Solutions |
Harmony Tenney with Charlottesville Radio Group |
Pictures courtesy of Jamie Reinicke Photography. |
Thursday, May 5, 2011
All word from Valentine-Barnes Designs LLC
Valentine-Barnes Designs specializes in Wedding & Special Event Flowers. We offer beautiful flowers for your day that are as unique as you & your event! We work with fresh flowers, artificial flowers and even non-floral choices like seashells & butterflies for your wedding party,ceremony & reception..we can create anything your heart desires with over 25 years of design experience! Along with our creative talents we also offer exceptional personalized one on one service that comes from knowing you are working with the owner of the business every step of the way...that's right! From the consultation right up to the wedding day delivery-it's just me, so you can rest assured that no detail will be overlooked! So let Valentine-Barnes Designs create your hearts desire!
Key things to remember when booking your florist
Always know your bridesmaid's dress color before talking with a florist and bring lots of pics of flowers you like AND ones you don't-this really helps! And throw out the window the old fashioned time guidelines of when to talk with a florist...some florists book up early and only take a certain number of weddings, so if you wait, you might miss out! I know florists who book up to a year in advance, just like your favorite venues!
Just for reading our blog, Valentine- Barnes Designs LLC will give you a
a "FREE THROW-AWAY" Bouquet, to the bride so she can keep her bridal bouquet and all its memories...
Valentine- Barnes Designs LLC
804.937.1442
www.valentinebarnesdesigns.com
Key things to remember when booking your florist
Always know your bridesmaid's dress color before talking with a florist and bring lots of pics of flowers you like AND ones you don't-this really helps! And throw out the window the old fashioned time guidelines of when to talk with a florist...some florists book up early and only take a certain number of weddings, so if you wait, you might miss out! I know florists who book up to a year in advance, just like your favorite venues!
Just for reading our blog, Valentine- Barnes Designs LLC will give you a
a "FREE THROW-AWAY" Bouquet, to the bride so she can keep her bridal bouquet and all its memories...
Valentine- Barnes Designs LLC
804.937.1442
www.valentinebarnesdesigns.com
Friday, April 1, 2011
How to Give The Perfect Best Man Speech
So you're going to a wedding and you have to make a speech, but you don't want it to be a boring speech. You want people to remember your speech and rightly so. It doesn't matter if you're the father of the bride, the best man or just a friend wishing the lucky couple well, making a memorable speech and making people laugh will add something to their wedding day.
Funny and vulgar are two different things. A lot of people, especially men tend to think that to be funny you have to be vulgar and rude and embarrass the newly weds, this is not true. My brother recently had the honor of being best man at his best friends wedding and the night before the big day, I think he was more nervous then the groom. My brother has always been an out going guy, but when it came to making a best man speech, he just couldn’t think of what he wanted to say and he was nervous as heck having to stand up in front of all those guests and give a heart felt speech.
It’s been said that people fear public speaking more then any other one thing in life. In this article I’m going to give you a few tips I passed on to my brother that you can take and turn your speech into something memorable. With these tips, I assure you, you won’t embarrass yourself in front of the whole wedding party.
Tip 1 Stand up while speaking
Always, always stand up when giving a best man speech or a toast. Make sure you have the gatherings attention first before you speak, and the best way to do that is to stand up and wait for quiet. Standing up is the first rule of any good public speaking and a wedding is no different.
Tip 2 Plan what you want to say
Never try and wing the speech. Giving a best man speech needs to be planned and written down well in advance. My brother started working on giving his best man speech weeks in advance. Unless you are a really confident public speaker, this is the best way to make sure you say everything you wanted to say.
Tip 3 Practice makes perfect!
Practice your speech until you know it off by heart. There is nothing worse then giving a best man speech and having to look down at your notes constantly. Fidgeting with paper is a big no no.
Tip 4 Keep it clean
If you and the best man have known each other for a while and you’ve had some wild times together, this is not the time to air his dirty laundry. People think that giving a best man speech gives them the right to embarrass the groom and upset the bride, this is not the case. Don’t mention the trip to the club or anything of that sort.
Tip 5 Keep it short
No one wants to be bored for hours with your speech. Make it short and to the point and don’t forget to add emotion when giving your best man speech. The wedding isn’t about you, it’s about the bride and groom, don’t forget that.
I hope these tips have given you some pointers on what to do when giving your best man speech.
Funny and vulgar are two different things. A lot of people, especially men tend to think that to be funny you have to be vulgar and rude and embarrass the newly weds, this is not true. My brother recently had the honor of being best man at his best friends wedding and the night before the big day, I think he was more nervous then the groom. My brother has always been an out going guy, but when it came to making a best man speech, he just couldn’t think of what he wanted to say and he was nervous as heck having to stand up in front of all those guests and give a heart felt speech.
It’s been said that people fear public speaking more then any other one thing in life. In this article I’m going to give you a few tips I passed on to my brother that you can take and turn your speech into something memorable. With these tips, I assure you, you won’t embarrass yourself in front of the whole wedding party.
Always, always stand up when giving a best man speech or a toast. Make sure you have the gatherings attention first before you speak, and the best way to do that is to stand up and wait for quiet. Standing up is the first rule of any good public speaking and a wedding is no different.
Never try and wing the speech. Giving a best man speech needs to be planned and written down well in advance. My brother started working on giving his best man speech weeks in advance. Unless you are a really confident public speaker, this is the best way to make sure you say everything you wanted to say.
Practice your speech until you know it off by heart. There is nothing worse then giving a best man speech and having to look down at your notes constantly. Fidgeting with paper is a big no no.
If you and the best man have known each other for a while and you’ve had some wild times together, this is not the time to air his dirty laundry. People think that giving a best man speech gives them the right to embarrass the groom and upset the bride, this is not the case. Don’t mention the trip to the club or anything of that sort.
No one wants to be bored for hours with your speech. Make it short and to the point and don’t forget to add emotion when giving your best man speech. The wedding isn’t about you, it’s about the bride and groom, don’t forget that.
I hope these tips have given you some pointers on what to do when giving your best man speech.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
2011 Forever Yours Dream Wedding Finalist Have Been Chosen
We are so excited to meet this years 2011 Forever Yours Dream Wedding Finalists.
Congratulations Tiffani and Shawn! Check back for updates as they begin to plan their wedding.
Congratulations Tiffani and Shawn! Check back for updates as they begin to plan their wedding.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Photography with Award winning Trusted Exposures
Trusted Exposures is an award winning wedding and portrait photography studio located in King George, VA. They are a nationwide company providing all of our services across the country.
Below they share 4 items that separates them from all the others:
1. Two Photographers standard with each wedding Package
We know that to provide a complete photographic story of your wedding day, it takes two photographers. That is why we provide one photographer that will spend the day with the bride and another that will spend the day with the groom.
2. No time limits on your wedding day
All of our packages are priced for full day photography. You will never have to worry about getting all those details because a time limit has been reached.
3. Professional Portrait Studio available
Your guests have all dressed up for your wedding day. Why not take advantage of that? We can provide a Professional Portrait Studio with backdrops and studio lights to take pictures of your guests for you or for them.
4. Award Winning Service
Trusted Exposures is known for their friendly and professional service. We also won the 2009 Brides Choice awards from Wedding Wire and we are working very hard to win it again in 2010. We provide a copy of all our reviews for you. We will even contact our past clients so that you can speak with them as well.
Tips for choosing a professional....
Look at all the services that are provided. Compare each of the services to what you are looking for and take advantage of the ones that best suit your needs.
For more information.
Trusted Exposures
4250 Stafford Lane
King George, VA, 22485
540-663-0525 or 301-602-7416
john@trustedexposures.com
http://trustedexposures.com
Below they share 4 items that separates them from all the others:
1. Two Photographers standard with each wedding Package
We know that to provide a complete photographic story of your wedding day, it takes two photographers. That is why we provide one photographer that will spend the day with the bride and another that will spend the day with the groom.
2. No time limits on your wedding day
All of our packages are priced for full day photography. You will never have to worry about getting all those details because a time limit has been reached.
3. Professional Portrait Studio available
Your guests have all dressed up for your wedding day. Why not take advantage of that? We can provide a Professional Portrait Studio with backdrops and studio lights to take pictures of your guests for you or for them.
4. Award Winning Service
Trusted Exposures is known for their friendly and professional service. We also won the 2009 Brides Choice awards from Wedding Wire and we are working very hard to win it again in 2010. We provide a copy of all our reviews for you. We will even contact our past clients so that you can speak with them as well.
all featured pictures are courtesy of Trusted Exposures |
Tips for choosing a professional....
Look at all the services that are provided. Compare each of the services to what you are looking for and take advantage of the ones that best suit your needs.
For more information.
Trusted Exposures
4250 Stafford Lane
King George, VA, 22485
540-663-0525 or 301-602-7416
john@trustedexposures.com
http://trustedexposures.com
Sunday, February 6, 2011
A Look at the 2010 Forever Yours Dream Wedding Winners
Casey and Kenny November 2010
Special thank you to all our Forever Yours Dream Wedding Sponsors of 2010.
Bridal Gown: Angelique's Boutique
Invitations & Guest Reply: RSVP Guest!
Photography: Platinum Photography by Lorenzo
Rehearsal and Wedding Day: Rubies and Pearls Event Planning
Tuxedos: Heavenly Haven Tuxedos
Videography: Blue Diamond Studio
Wedding Cake: Signature Cakes by Erica
Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Sheraton Richmond Park South
Media Sponsors
Comcast Spotlight
Radio One
Richmond Times Dispatch
Bridal Gown provided by Angelique's Boutique and Tuxedo by Heavenly Haven Tuxedos |
Ceremony hosted by The Sheraton Richmond Park South. A platform was built over the pool so the bride could walk on water. |
Flowers by Flowers by Mona Ray |
The Wedding Party. |
The special touches. |
Special thank you to all our Forever Yours Dream Wedding Sponsors of 2010.
Bridal Gown: Angelique's Boutique
Invitations & Guest Reply: RSVP Guest!
Photography: Platinum Photography by Lorenzo
Rehearsal and Wedding Day: Rubies and Pearls Event Planning
Tuxedos: Heavenly Haven Tuxedos
Videography: Blue Diamond Studio
Wedding Cake: Signature Cakes by Erica
Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Sheraton Richmond Park South
Media Sponsors
Comcast Spotlight
Radio One
Richmond Times Dispatch
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Is Anybody Hungry?
Attention all food lovers looking for a place that treats you like royalty. Where you will experience both excellent food and service. I bring to you the Texas de Brazil. They offer a continuous serving of all you can eat meats such as steak, chicken, and lamb to name a few. They also have a very fresh salad bar. The service is impeccable, our drinking glasses stayed full, and the waiters were constantly asking us if when needed anything. The meats are top quality and brought to you as you desire them and are carved right at your table. This is done as often as you like until your stomach is content.
Nestled behind a gorgeous wall of different wines, was a rehearsal dinner and reception area that can hold up to 200 people. From weddings, corporate events, to private dinners, Texas de Brazil can accommodate any event with style.
The Texas de Brazil has a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere and a wonderful staff. If you are looking for a place with an endless supply of freshly prepared meats and salad with a splash of royal treatment to its customers, Texas de Brazil is the place for you. Texas de Brazil will also be showcased at the Feb 27, 2011 Elegance in Bridal Show.
Texas de Brazil
Regency Square Shopping Center
1420 North Parham Rd.
Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: 804-750-2003
www.texasdebrazil.com
Pictures from Texas de Brazil facebook page
Written by Sharown Isra-Ul - Co- Producer of the Elegance in Bridal Show
Monday, January 3, 2011
More love, Less labor with The Pampered Chef Wedding Registry
Your home is where you share meals and make memories. Since 1980, The Pampered Chef has been making meals and memories more special by offering high-quality products, delicious recipes and time saving entertaining tips. As a long time Pampered Chef owner, I know you can count on the expertise of The Pampered Chef to help you decide what to add to your kitchen to make cooking and entertaining easier and more fun.
You can see the full line of around 400 products when you visit my website www.pamperedchef.biz/TheresaWilliams
As you view their products, you'll find many necessities
for your new life together from kitchen tools to cookware to serveware. Each high-quality product features innovative styling and a multifunctional design. Many are also backed with a lifetime guarantee, so you know they'll be a part of your meals for a long time.
We've also sprinkled some fun entertaining tips throughout the catalog and website to help you entertain on the fly, save time in the kitchen, and set a stunning table. After all, while your wedding is on your mind right now, you have a lifetime of get-togethers with friends and family to look forward to. Let The Pampered Chef help you put more love and less labor into cooking and entertaining.
The best part is you don't have to do a thing ... just register for the products you want. Your friends and family members' purchases add up to earn the rewards for you.
Thanks Theresa for all the information! Contact her today for information on exciting specials.
The Pampered Chef
Theresa Williams
TheresaWilliamsPC@yahoo.com
211 Florida Avenue N W
Washington, DC 20001
202-256-3102
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