A Wedding Showcase by Celebrity Wedding Planner Colin Cowie

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Last night, we attended a wedding showcase at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center. The wedding showcase was hosted by celebrity wedding planner and lifestyle guru Colin Cowie.  We enjoyed some food pairings with sparkling wines and Champagnes and learned of creative ways to create experiences for wedding guests. Oh, and we got to see Colin Cowie saber a bottle of Champagne. Pretty cool!

See below for photos from the event!
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The entrance to the lovely event.

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I love the dramatic black chairs and the hot pink floral centerpieces at this Dom Pérignon table.

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Champagne flute tower.

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Drinking straight out of the bottle with these mini flutes…adorable, classy, and functional.

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Gold wedding table with gold sequin chair covers on chiavari chairs

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Gray and pink tablescape with Dom Pérignon

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Orange table setting (Pantone color of the year for 2012) with Veuve Clicquot

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Moët Ice – Champagne served over ice!

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Moët Ice is perfect for a beach or poolside outdoor wedding!

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Wedding Word Wednesday: First Look

In 2010, I wrote about the “First Look” and why couples should consider doing a first look before their wedding ceremony. Photographers call this a number of things including, “First Sight”, “Reveal” or even “First Glance”. Basically, your photographer will stage the first time you see each other for the very first time. Instead of this taking place at the wedding ceremony, it is set up ahead of time before formal portraits are taken. There are many reasons for this. Photographers love this because it allows for more photography time. My favorite reason, besides plenty of time for photos, is that the couple will get to spend some quality time together before the ceremony. If you’ve ever been married, you realize that ALL eyes are on you when you walk down the aisle. It’s a beautiful moment and yet it isn’t so private and is extremely nerve wracking for shyer types. After the ceremony is over, you’re whisked away for photos and then the reception starts. The rest of the night is spent greeting and thanking guests.

With a First Look, you’re able to get rid of some of the jitters as well as spend a few moments alone together. Also, so many couples find that this is so much less stressful!

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Photo: Chelsea Nicole Photography

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Wedding Related Items on Sales Sites

I am obsessed with these private shopping sites such as Rue La La, HauteLook, Fab, The Foundary, and Gilt. In the past month, I have purchased some awesome furniture from these sites and saved a bit of money! Once in a while, it’s great to see wedding related items on these sites too. Yesterday on Rue La La, I browsed through wedding dresses from designers such as Jenny Yoo and Sue Wong and shower and wedding gifts from Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, and Kate Spade. Cool stuff and great savings! Check it out for yourself!
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2012 USPS Postage Rates

Thanks to two local invitation companies 1st Impressions Invitations and Paper and Home, I’ve been made aware of the postage increase going into effect January 22nd. Here’s a handy little chart for additional information. And, as always, it’s a good idea to get your invitation weighed so that you’ll be sure to have the correct postage on your invitations when they go out.

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Las Vegas Bridal Show – Bridal Spectacular 2012

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Bridal Spectacular®, the oldest and largest bridal show in Las Vegas, opens this week!

Where: Cashman Center
850 North Las Vegas Blvd.

When: January 20th and 21st
Friday 6 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm

What: Bridal Show of hundreds of local wedding vendors, fashion show, giveaways, tastings, and so much more!

Admission
General Admission tickets are $15.00

PARKING: At Cashman Center parking is $4.00 per day and they only take cash. There is an ATM machine by the 24 hour door at the back of Cashman.

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