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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Bridal Show!



It is that time of year again! The beautiful, wonderful time of year that zillions of brides gather in an organized chaos and attempt to plan their wedding in one day, by eating more cake and chocolate covered strawberries than one person should eat in a lifetime.



It's Bridal Show Season!



And for those of you getting married, yes, there is a season for everything, including Bridal Shows!



And we are there to guide you through the chaos of a bridal show, and help you with cans of "Yoo-Hoo, so you're getting married!" and "Stress Relief Pills"









So if we missed you on Sunday, at the Performing Arts Center, for the Gainesville Wedding Expo, we'll see you on September 12th, for The Florida Wedding Expo, at the University of Florida Hilton!



We'll be in-between Too Jay's (and you guys know how much I love me some Too-Jays, I wonder if they'll bring me a corned beef sammich?) and Dream Day Cakes!

Hotel Hills Boracay

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Pencil Tip Art

So, I went to school with a kid that would fiddle with his pencils and make the tip into fun shapes... and so when I came across this, I thought of the that kid.



Yeah, that's right, he's carved the alphabet out of pencil tips! Not that kid I went to school with, but Brazilian born, Connecticut based, Dalton Ghetti carefully crafts the tips of pencils into amazing micro sculptures. These miniature masterpieces are a side project for the professional carpenter, who has been perfecting this art for the last 25 years. Dalton uses a razor blade, sewing needle, a sculpting knife, a steady hand and lots of patience to meticulously carve the graphite which can take anywhere between a few months to a few years. Over time he has broken many works in progress and keeps them in what he calls the cemetery collection. One of the most fascinating things about these tiny works of art is that he has never sold them, only given away to friends as gifts.





via telegraph.co.uk

















Original Post with more images

What's Up? Lampshades have gone fancy....

When I went to sleep last night guess what was on my mind?  Timelines and CENTERPIECES! So I thought I'd share a few I've found over the netosphere. 

Instead of candles, lamps are a way of adding beautiful soft lighting to your table.  If you haven't noticed, nothing arouses the sense of sight like the right combination of lighting, glass, water, and florals.  The lampshade topping off the glass vase at the center acts as an umbrella, transforming the table into an intimate and inviting space.

(Source: TheKnot, WeddingbyColor)

Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events & Designs by Shay

Monday, August 30, 2010

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Wedding Reception - Shot Glass and M&M Favors...

I saw a real nice and simple favor at a wedding over the weekend. I thought it was a pretty cool idea and I thought I would share it with you all. On every table was a shot glass, printed with the Bride & Groom's first initial in big letters, "J & D" (for Jamie & Daniel) and the wedding date printed underneath it.

Inside the shot glass was a square of lace tied up, holding a handful of specific colored M&Ms.

Again, simple idea, with a nice keepsake.

Finding the Simply Perfect Dress!

I'm almost positive that most people reading this blog has watched Say Yes To The Dress where sales consultants are frantically trying to close the deal within a certain timeframe and brides are looking for that simply perfect dress for their wedding day.  If you are in this position here are a few tips to help your search.


  1. While the most commonly carried sample size in most bridal stores is a size 10 or 8 which translate to a size 8 or 6 in street clothes remember it's ONLY a sample and the average size of a woman today is a 12-14. However, do NOT order a smaller size - that's what alterations are for...
  2. Cost!    There was one episode on SYTTD where the consultant (IMO) dropped the ball and failed to ask the bride her budget.   For around $500, you can purchase a wedding dress at a larger retailer that is machine made and have minimal amounts of hand-detailing. If you're looking for a designer wedding dress in silk or other natural fabric expect to pay between $2000 and $4000. If you have an extravagant budget, expect to pay $6000 and up for a designer wedding dress custom made just for you. What do I tell my brides??? To Thine Own Self Be True!!!  If you have a dead set budget of $1500.00 be sure to state that BEFORE trying on any dress.  It will be really difficult to settle for that $1500 dress after you've tried on one four times that amount. 
  3. Style! A-line/Princess, Empire, Mermaid/Fishtail, Ball Gown, Column. OMG!!! So many choices.  Know your body type and be comfortable in your own skin.  Choose a dress that accentuates the positives and will make your feel as fabulous as you already are on your wedding day.  There is nothing worse then being completely uncomfortable.. it's a long day :)
  4. Less is More! Leave the entourage AND especially your fiance at home.  Have someone there that will give you honest feedback while celebrating you like a trusted friend and/or your mom.
Above all - this is YOUR wedding day... you'll know the Simply Perfect dress as soon as it lays on your body.  In the meantime, check out some of the dresses from Danie Roberts and the Bridal Samplers 2011 Photo Shoot and enjoy the process. Don't forget to tell them "Shay" sent you... :)



~Peaceful Planning

Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Hotel Demo Milanno

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Megan & Victor's Sneak Peek

Our Story

"At the moment we met, we became roommates. In Europe, we became travel companions and close friends. Returning home, we unexpectedly became more. Little did we know during our Florentine summer, we had met the love of our lives.





Having finished our first year of law school in May 2007, we had each decided to seize a final opportunity to study in Europe. The program we went through required us to find our own housing for the summer, and not knowing anyone else that was going, we both contacted the program director to see if she knew of someone looking for a roommate.
Luckily, she did.
Florence:
After exchanging a few emails and conducting a little MySpace reconnaissance (not to mention passing a Nunn family background check), we decided to become roommates. We arranged a time and place to meet in Florence. I arrived first, and she was late (a sign of things to come). When she finally did arrive, I greeted her with a hug and carried her sizeable luggage. Inexplicably, not even this display of chivalry could command Megan’s attention.
During that summer, we traveled together, shared many amazing experiences, and developed a close friendship. Despite all that, we had no idea what God had planned for us. In fact, in an email to a friend, Megan shared, “There is no romantic connection at all.”
The feeling was mutual.

Back Home:
When we concluded our European adventures, Megan returned to her studies in Las Vegas, and I to mine in Tucson. We kept in touch, and eventually, our friendship evolved. Megan could no longer deny her feelings towards me.
The feeling was mutual.
We started dating long distance during the summer of 2008 while I was working in San Francisco and she was working in Carson. We continued seeing each other during our final year of law school, and before graduation, we both secured clerkships in her hometown of Reno.
Things were getting serious.

Engagement:
On a cold November day in San Francisco, I took Megan to Washington Square Park. While sitting on a park bench, I told her that she was my best friend, my love, and that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. Down on one knee, I asked her to marry me.

She said yes. "

Megan & Victor will be married in Reno, Nevada at the beautiful, country estate of a family friend. It will be a fabulous day for their family and friends to witness their marriage and the beginning of their lives together as husband and wife. Here is the link to their wedding website:
theknot.com/ourwedding/victorsalcido&megannunn

For Reno-Tahoe's premiere wedding design, coordination and planning, contact Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning at 775-786-1730 or visit lianemccombs.com Affordable packages including the popular, "Day/Week Of" assistance.

Michael & Ali's Sneak Peek

The first of this week's two sneak peeks, is from the groom's perspective. Michael was happy to share his version of his and Ali's love story.

"Ali and I met almost three years ago, online, while I was living in San Francisco and she was living in Manhattan. After almost a year of commuting back and forth cross country, I put all my stuff in storage and moved to Manhattan to be with Ali. I proposed to her last August in Lake Tahoe, where we’ll be getting married on September 3. A lot of people ask us, “Why Lake Tahoe, when you live in New York?!”. Ali’s mother had a ranch in the Carson Valley, and we spend a lot of time in the Tahoe area, so it’s very special to both of us. We also have plans to move back to the West Coast just after the first of the year, which means we’ll be in Tahoe even more often."

Michael and Allesandra will be married this week at the beautiful Edgewood Country Club in Stateline, Nevada, with a dinner reception immediately following at the same location.

For affordable, wedding day assistance, or complete wedding design, planning or coordination, please contact Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning at 775-786-1730 or visit lianemccombs.com

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Apartment In Milan

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Apartment In Singapore

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"The Reception" Haute Floral Designs and More.....

The creative geniuses at August Bloom Florals really know how to throw a party!  I had the honor of being invited to the one year anniversary celebrating this haute floral design company.

Themed "The Reception" and held at  Zhou B. Life Garden this invitation only gala featured food from great sponsors and a live "Beautifully Trashed" photo shoot by fine art photographer Geraldine Rodriguez

Not just florists ~ these ladies are artists and I must say I was thoroughly impressed with the complete decor design and their displays in the "O" gallery.  Let's see if you can tell which Lady "O" goes with the design.

Enjoy a few of my very very amateur photo's taken with my phone.. yes my phone.  Want more? I look forward to sharing more information on August Bloom, Geraldine Rodriguez and Beautifully Trashed in my upcoming Examiner articles.


 ~Tell them "Shay" sent you...Peaceful Planning

Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay