Thought of the day...

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person"

Photoshare cards

I'm a big fan of those photos that guests catch unexpectedly at weddings. It’s almost kind of seeing your wedding through the eyes of your guests.

So why not have your guests share those candids with you? You may/can get your hands on a lot quicker on these!!

Pictured below are photoshare cards I created for Leydiana and Luis

Photo-share cards are a great accessory to add to your reception.
You can include them with your favors, place them at the cocktail hour, dinner tables or even place them at the bar.

All you have to do is include a note to guests asking to publish/share their digitals to your photo sharing site; add your photo sharing website link and password. Once guests upload their photos onto your photo sharing site, everyone who logs in can enjoy them. You can also use these shared photos and create a photo book or personalized thank you cards!

Some online photo management and sharing application sites are: Flickr, Shutterfly, Photobucket and Webshots.

{The Rose} What does this flower symbolize?

Flowers and their meanings have been a subject of curiosity for as long as humankind has taken the time to behold the beauty enfolded in each petal. Symbolism is endless in flowers and meanings range from protection, to love, to warnings, to wealth.

The rose, for example, symbolizes pure love. The meaning and symbolism of the rose is known by almost everyone on some level - otherwise it wouldn’t be the most popularly sent flower on Valentine’s Day! Some keywords pertaining to symbolic rose meaning are Love, Honor, Faith, Beauty, Balance, Passion, Wisdom, Intrigue, Devotion, Sensuality and Timelessness.

In art of the renaissance, a rose with eight petals is a message of rebirth and renewal, and a rose with seven petals is a symbol of inclusion, universal understanding and order.

Three roses are symbolic of a guiding principle. Each of the three roses symbology indicates abiding 1) Love, 2) Life, and 3) Light.

In mythology, rose meaning is associated with Aphrodite (Greek) goddess of love who was often depicted adorned with roses around her head, feet and or neck. In lore, we track down this association when we discover that a rose bush grew within the pool of blood spilled from Aphrodite’s slain lover (Adonis). We can interpret the symbolism here several ways. The most common interpretation is that the rose symbolizes an immortal love or a union that will never fade - even through time or death.

Escort Cards vs. Place Cards

So what are escort cards?

Escort Cards are used to let each guest know what table they are assigned to, and a

Place Card is a card bearing the name of a guest left at a table setting to indicate their seating assignment.

I created these escort cards for my 7.25.09 couple Leydiana and Luis.

Custom cut 3 x 3 square tents in metallic cardstock and a layer of 2.5 x 2.5 canvas panel accented with damask art.

TIP: If you’re going to take on this daunting task of selecting who is going to sit at which table,
you may as well have fun with it.
Name the tables after special cities, restaurants, wines and/or include your childhood pictures on them. And create a lovely display out of the cards themselves.

*Cue your wedding or bridal shower guests to their assigned tables and/or seats with one of
For Your Event Planning's customized placecards. info@foryoureventplanning.com

Candy Buffet {Michelle's Bridal Shower 8.2.09}

Nowadays, brides are opting for the delicious display of decadent treats. It complements the wedding ambiance, giving people a chance to choose whatever tempts their taste buds. But candy buffets aren’t just for weddings. People have gone beyond weddings and have branched out to adding the sweet twist to all their special events.

Here are pictures of the Candy Bar we created for Michelle's Bridal Shower at The Ria Mar in South River, NJ. The colorful event was hosted by her friend and bridesmaid Carla along with the rest of the bridal party.

Michelle's Bridal Shower was a girly themed-colorful event;
Shades of Pinks, Purples, Yellows and Greens! And of course, all of her favorite Sweets!

Our colorful, yummy and sweet candy Buffet display added a unique and memorable touch,
as all of her guests mentioned this was their first time experiencing this feast of sweetness!

The candy buffet craze is on the rise. A candy buffet is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, drawing party guests to a mouthwatering array of salivating sweets.

Contact us for more information on a Candy Bar For Your Event! We also create Cookie, Cupcake, Chocolate and Dessert Buffet Bars!

For Your Event Planning

Candy Buffets

http://www.foryoureventplanning.com/CANDYBUFFETS.html

info@foryoureventplanning.com

(201) 892-0328

Professional Spotlight {Dreams Made Real}

You have decided to “tie the knot”. You have chosen a wedding date and location, you picked out the perfect wedding dress. But now you are faced with the daunting task of finding someone to marry you. Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life and your wedding ceremony is the most important part of your wedding day. You will want to choose your wedding Officiant wisely. I highly recommend Dreams Made Real to couples looking for a Wedding Officiant. I have worked with Joe and Kathy and have always been impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, and their ability to offer a truly custom/personalized wedding ceremony.

Name: Dreams Made Real

Website: http://www.dreamsmaderealceremonies.com/

Blog: No blogs! We're computer illiterate!

Email: KMCDreams@aol.com

Contact: 753-552-9711

Established: 2000

Employees: Joe and Kathy McLaughlin

Pricing: Varies between $200 - $275

Serving areas: Monmouth, Ocean and parts of North Jersey

Services offered: Personalized ceremonies, unlimited wedding advice/consultations

How long have you been officiating ceremonies?

9 years

And how did Dreams Made Real start?

I was already a certified bridal consultant and Joe was an ordained chaplain for his fire department when we married. When our oldest son decided to get married, he asked Joe to perform his ceremony. We; Kathy and Joe, combined forces and Dreams Made Real began.

What do you love most about officiating ceremonies?

The couples and how they view what's important to them and their own weddings. It's very exciting and wonderful to see that marriage still exists and that people still believe in it. It's also very heartwarming to be such an important part of any couple's wedding day.

What is something that few people know about you?

Our very own wedding vows were highlighted in Diane Warner's "The Complete Book of Wedding Vows".

What is one piece of advice you would offer to engaged couples?

Make sure that you become a part of your wedding ceremony. Make your vows come from the heart and believe in them. Take them seriously and remember them always.

What can you share about your friends at For Your Event Planning?

We had the pleasure of working with Cathy and found her to be not only professional, but personable and friendly. She really "knows her stuff" and we feel comfortable suggesting her services to our couples who need a full time event planner.

Anything else?

We offer professional and personal service and welcome ALL couples. I was also a prime writer of bridal advice for www.USABrides.com

Leydiana + Luis 7.25.09

Leydiana and Luis were married at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Union City and their fabulous reception was held at The Bethwood in Totowa, NJ. These 2 love birds have been together since they were in high school!
Now, years later and their love is still palpable ... they celebrated with their friends and family becoming husband and wife and it truly was a pleasure to be a part of their big day...

After working on a few inspiration boards for the couple, the bride chose a high-contrast palette of buttercup- yellow, black and white, and the effects of silver and contemporary touches of damask--certainly chic! I think you all know how obsessed I am with damask and planning Leydiana's and Luis' wedding sure made me feel like a kid in a candy store!

Here I am with the Happy Couple. Thanks to Josh Lynn for taking this photo with my crappy camera =)

Ana got a take at me holding the Bride and Groom bears. Leydiana's Bride bear was wearing the very first dress Leydiana wore as a baby. What a sweet memory to add to your wedding day!

The Wedding Cake – a three-tiered round coconut-filled cake. Soft yellow, hand created anemones and stenciled damask patterns adorned each tier. It was so yummy, thanks to our friend Buddy Valastro "Cake Boss" at Carlos Bakery, Hoboken, NJ.

We at FYEP lent our distinct creativity and touch of glitz to the florals, design and décor. The décor scheme featured lots of candlelight that draped the setting with an intimate glow. We topped dinner tables, bar area and cake table with candles. Half of the tables had a giant floater dish filled with water and floating gerberas and candles, while the other half consisted of 3 tall lit-up cylinder vases with submerged yellow orchids and floating candles-both served as creative alternatives to traditional floral centerpieces.


I love seeing a wedding whose elements are special to the couple; whether it's celebrating at a location special to them, including family tradition or honoring heritage... I think making the event personal is really special... Leydiana's mom had always envisioned her wedding-since Leydiana was a little girl and she always dreamt of Leydiana having her wedding reception at The Bethwood. What a beautiful and lasting memory for Leydiana's parents.




The entire occasion was a reflection of love, friendship and family. Above all, the couple wanted their guests to enjoy themselves. Leydiana and Luis successfully crafted an event that was both formal and fun. From the fabulous and fun Photobooth by Josh Lynn and NJPhotobooths and the beautifully presented sweet and tempting Candy Buffet by For Your Event Planning to the elaborate ice sculptures and signature drinks, every element came together to set a mood of elegance.





A big thanks to the wonderful vendors that made this wedding a truly memorable one!

{Bride's Gown} David's Bridal

{Alterations & Bridesmaid's dresses} Memories Bridal by Reem

{Groom and Groomsmen Tuxedos} Rich at Biltmore Tuxedos, Ridgewood, NJ

{Hair for Bride and Bridal Party} La Sorella Bridal by Mandy Liento

{Make Up for Bride and Bridal Party} Alexa Prisco at The Glam Fairy

{Rehearsal Dinner} Sarellis Fine Italian Cuisine, Bayonne, NJ

{Ceremony} Father Zeljko at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Union City, NJ

{Reception} The Bethwood

{Photographer} Camille at Avalon Studios

{Photobooth} Josh Lynn and NJPhotobooths

{Video} Lynn at Kenneth Stillman Video

{DJ} Johnny Budz at Elite Sound Entertainment

{Transportation} Santos VIP Limo

{Up-Lighting} by Jim at JBLighting Production

{Florals & Design} by For Your Event Planning

{Bride's and Bridesmaid's Bouquets} by Touch of Love Florist

{Invitations} by For Your Event Planning authorized retailer of Carlson Craft

{Candy Bar} For Your Event Planning

{Cake} Buddy Valastro "Cake Boss" Carlos Bakery

{Cake Topper} KPitt Designs by Katrina

(Aisle/table monogramed runner} Aisle Walk with You by Arlene

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