Winter White Morning

We woke up to some beautiful white snow this morning...
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I will see you next week!



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Save the date

Mark your calendars - First daughter Jenna Bush and her fiancé Henry Hager have announced the date of their wedding. The small ceremony will take place on May 10, at the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas. Are you as disappointed as I am that it's not going to be a "White House Wedding"? Not that I was expecting an invitation or anything, but even though it would have meant less privacy for Jenna - there would have been more press coverage (and therefore more photos with details to oooh and ahhh over) for you and I. Oh well, there's still Barbara. Here's hoping!

Curious to see what a ranch wedding would look like? Stay tuned next week when I'll put up a great inspiration board for the Bush-Hager nuptials. Until then, enjoy the long weekend!

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Title: Dan and Jen Save the Date

On August 21st, 2010:
A production ten years in the making.
A celebration of love and the triumph of good over evil.
And a reminder to save the date....

Title: Jeff & Erin's EPIC Wedding Trailer: Save the Date

We created this EPIC wedding trailer as our Save-the-Date. It's a parody of action movie trailers, with every cliche we could think of. Sorry for the terrible acting. For the full effect, turn up the sound... way up! Enjoy!

P.S. We thought most of the music clips would be instantly recognizeable, but a lot of people have been asking about them, so here they are in order of appearance:

0:04 - Twentieth Century-Fox Fanfare
by Alfred Newman

0:24 - Battle Without Honor or Humanity
by Tomoyasu Hotei

0:58 - About Love
by David Joseph Wesley

1:15 - You Sexy Thing
by Hot Chocolate

1:28 - Theme from "Mission: Impossible"
by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen

1:35 - Lucky
by Jason Mraz (feat. Colbie Caillat)

1:55 - The Raider's March (from "Indiana Jones")
by John Williams

2:20 - Requiem for a Tower ("Lux Aeterna" remake)
by Clint Mansell
re-arranged by Simone Benyacar, Dane Nielsen, and Veigar Margeirsson

3:37 - Main Title Theme from "The Matrix"
by Don Davis

3:56 - Theme from "Terminator"
by Brad Fiedel

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She's already got the promise ring

The super-cute Katy Perry recently dressed up as some kind spunky of and you know, inquisitive bride on the set of her new music video for "Hot N Cold". Which got me thinking. . .how long before we see a wedding between Katy and Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy?

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LNG

LOCAL NETWORKING GROUP POLICY
While states and countries are “branches” of ABC, local areas within states are “local networking groups (LNG).” We do not have “chapters”.

Each Local Networking Group (LNG) is to have at least two and no more than three equal co-directors, not more than one of which is a vendor member, who will share the responsibility of organizing and running Local Networking Group meetings. An LNG with more than 50 members (based on average attendance) may have three co-directors and may also wish to form a supportive steering committee of at least three members, not more than one out of three being a vendor member. Responsibilities could be divided like this…

• A co-director responsible for organizing meetings – location, speaker, etc.
• A co-director to do the mailings and take the RSVP for the meetings
• A co-director to monitor the finances of the LNG

Many times one member has taken on the responsibility for doing it all and either burned out or created friction because no one else’s input was allowed. We want neither of these scenarios. We fully understand that Association business comes after your own business needs and family life and we are amazed at the commitment and dedication of members who take on this responsibility for the sake of the Association and the industry. That’s why we are over 4,400 members strong and still growing.

All promotional materials – for your own business or for meetings – and your answering machine message may clearly state that you are “co-director for the ABC Charlotte Local Networking Group”. Let’s not confuse anyone that they can get all the answers, order educational material, etc by calling a local number rather than the world headquarters in Connecticut. That being said, be sure to take proper credit for all the work you do for the Association.


Meeting Guidelines
• First choice is to use a member’s property. Next choice – a potential member’s or locations which may be new or exciting for members to check out.
• Locations that do not charge a room rental fee should be used. If a fee is mentioned, discuss the benefit of “showing off” to wedding professionals in the area. Be sure to mention that only a limited number of locations will have this opportunity each year as you only have a certain number of meetings per year.
• Consider using a restaurant instead of a meeting room, especially if the meeting is small. Each participant can then cover their own charges.
• Set a fee for meeting attendees and require it in advance. You should charge more for nonmembers to attend, adding a benefit to being an ABC Member.
• Nonmembers are encouraged to attend, but only twice. They can attend two meetings and then are asked to join before attending another. NO EXCEPTIONS Call your state coordinator and he/she can fax or e-mail you a current list in case there are any questions of membership, or check the www.bridalassn.com Members Only section for your state for current members. Former members can no longer attend ABC meetings. NO EXCEPTIONS If they show up, explain that our meetings are a benefit of membership and let them attend that meeting for the nonmember price and have them re-join. An example response card should read: $40 Member $50 Nonmember* and $60 at the door. *If you have already attended two ABC meetings, you must join or renew by (DATE) to attend this meeting.
• Nonmember meeting fee should be higher than member fee. Fees should not create a profit. They should be as reasonable as possible and only cover expenses. Small excesses can be used for the next mailing or meeting. Each Local Networking Group is self-supporting.
• If a member has an employee who wishes to attend a meeting, that employee is charged the nonmember price and needs to join if he/she wishes to attend more meetings. A membership is for one individual, not a company. Each person who wants to attend must become a member.
• Seek donations from members and suppliers, flowers, cakes, linens, chairs, music, etc. It is an excellent opportunity for them to showcase their product/service.
• The emphasis of all LNG meetings should be the Association. Be sure to make announcements at each meeting regarding ABC activities such as upcoming Association seminars, Annual Conference, etc. You should have a supply of membership brochures on hand at all meetings, and guests should be invited to join. Be sure to enforce the “Nonmembers are welcome to attend two meetings prior to joining”. Any co-director can write his or her name on the application and get ABCash ($10 if person joins as consultant, $5 if joining in other category) for members when they join. If a nonmember joins at the meeting, we will waive the $35 application fee.
• If a program is a part of the meeting, the first preference is to use members as presenters. If you are doing any kind of display table(s), they are only available to members as a benefit of membership.
• Whenever possible, discuss date of planned meetings with the office to see if ABC Staff can coordinate their travel plans to attend. If so, they will need an attendee list, preferably before they leave.
• Be aware of the different needs of novices, consultants, vendors, corporate, and long- term members. Perhaps a meeting an hour in advance of the regular time with either group will help.

Please note that “ABC” always comes before the state or local networking group, as in ABC North Carolina Branch or ABC Charlotte Networking Group. When members say things like North Carolina ABC or Charlotte ABC, it creates confusion and dilutes the value of our membership in an INTERNATIONAL Association.

Suggestions for Meeting Topics:
• Use www.eventbrite.com to promote local meetings and collect payment. If your state coordinator uses this site already for state programs, please ask her for her referral code.
• Vendors working with consultants, the benefits, helping each other, networking, referral fees, etc.
• A day with a wedding coordinator. What a Wedding Day Coordinator does on the wedding day.
• A panel of 3 experience consultants explains their procedures. Question and Answers at the end.
• Bride from top to bottom:
o Bridal Gowns – styles, materials, ordering, sizes, undergarments
o Head Pieces & Veils – matching/coordinating with gown, style, best look for brides, hats and crowns.
o Shoes – styles, dye-ables.
o Makeup & Hair – importance of proper make up and hair for pictures.
• Getting acquainted with ABC – Held 1 to 2 times a year for non-members, novice members or new members. Members have also expressed benefits of attending.
• Tax Consultant record keeping, tax records, quarterly tax deposits, tax filing.
• Vendor member presentations such as floral design, photography, entertainment, etc.
• Smaller, intimate member’s only meetings to encourage vendor/consultant relationships.
• Restoration after the wedding services.
• The History of Weddings.
• How to Repair Wedding Flowers.
• A member speaks on catering.
• How To Meetings – how to tie a bow tie, make a corsage in a pinch, cut a wedding cake, repair a wedding cake.
• Speakers on marketing, motivation, networking, advertising, custom designed bridal gowns.
• A tour of various reception sites – Fact Caravan see information sheet.
• A tour of custom bridal gown designers.
• Branding/Marketing Strategies
• SCORE – Sales Techniques
• Image Consultant – Projecting a Professional Image
• Bar Association, Speakers Bureau – Contracts
• Social Worker – Understanding and Dealing with Difficult People
• Thought – most vendors are in a second career, and may have skills, knowledge or contacts from their first career, which would create a great program.

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Gown Friday: Monique Lhuillier Spring 2011 RTW

today my hubbie and i are heading out of town to enjoy some good college football!  so excited!  you ladies like football??  it's one of the best things about fall--red, orange and yellow leaves, brisk foggy mornings and College Game Day bright and early on Saturday mornings :)
...anyway, getting back to girly business! and nothing is more girly than Monique Lhuillier.  from hand painted magnolias to nude corset bodices, tempting candy apple red to soft, luxurious creams and whites, Monique delivered a fantasy land of beautiful evening wear for her spring 2011 RTW collection that was simply stunning.
enjoy your weekend full of football :)

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our 2010 wedding gowns Collection PART 1

If you would like to see our gowns in person, please visit

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Title: Prom Dress Mix Up

We call a girl and tell her we accidentaly sold her prom dress to another girl in her school. And the girl we sold it to happens to be her rival in school. After Jared talks to her Kristin calls up as the girl she hates. This one is a classic.

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'Skin-nauguration'?

Getting a little bored with our local salon and spa options? DC Scout points out that inside the new W Hotel, you'll find the latest outpost of the renowned Bliss spa. A great place to get your gals together for bachelorette festivities. . .since it's just stone's throw away from the hotel's fabulous roof-top bar.

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Title: Obama inauguration sworn in tuesday 20th January 2009

Emboldened by my recent foray into UK politics (See Olly The Octopus Vs. Boris Johnson), I've drafted a wee song for our old friends in America... goes a bit like this...
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Good bye Bush you stupid cunt
The world won't miss your ignorance
But I will, and I'll tell you why:
There's never been a better fall guy.

That the world's most eminent democracy
Had an unelected president had a facetious irony,
But now there is a stand up guy presiding
Who is the world going to blame for everything?
Barak Obama seems like a decent chap, he says the right things,
Could point out Syria on the map,
But when it comes to bloomers he's a less interesting bloke
And it doesn't seem as if he's done half as much coke.

So Goodbye Bush you stupid cunt,
The world won't miss your ignorance,
But I will and I'll tell you why,
There is nothing more dangerous than a nice guy.

Clinton was nice and with a charming smirk,
He fucked all his interns and reduced welfare perks.
If Obama really wants to make things new
He'd better hope his puppet masters want it too
Because there are shadowy shooters behind grass knolls
To take care of presidents who define their own roles.
They're bound to be prickly about Barak's referenda,
Better just to play golf and ask, 'What's my agenda?'

Goodbye Bush you stupid cunt,
Rory Bremner will miss your
So will your pals all into oil production,
Fretting about weapons of mass destruction...

Osama, if you are out there you must be starting to cower,
Ruing the loss of your family friend in power.
You should take comfort from your name and the colour of your skin,
Because half the deep south think its you that they've voted in.

Goodbye Bush you stupid cunt ... repeat ad nauseum...

washington dc

Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4th, 2008 in Chicago

Title: #68 Obama Inauguration Historic If You Are Racist - Bailout Nationalization - API Is Back

http://freedombunker.com FREEDOM UNDER SIEGE DAY 19
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What are we getting now? Bailout after bailout, stimulus after stimulus, its all nationalization by any other name. Why do 5 million people want to show up at Barack Hussein Obamas inauguration? Because they are racist - what makes Obama more special than say, John Kerry? Nothing but the color of his skin. Therefore only racists should feel that this inauguration is historic, right? And the API, African Press International is back, will we ever hear the Michelle Obama tapes, or determine whether Obama is really qualified to be president

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