Simply Shay: "Sherri Shepherd, Sal & SGM"

On Saturday, August 13, 2011 Sherri Shepherd (44) married her fiancé, TV writer Lamar "Sal" Sally, at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.  Wearing a custom designed Rivini gown, the bride was nothing short of stunning.  Their ceremony was classy and beautiful with just the right twist of "Sherri" to add some fun. "What happens when you are in your wedding dress and you have to tinkle? Uh-oh!" ~ (Sherri's tweet just minutes before the ceremony was to begin)

Sherri was walked down the aisle by her six year old son Jeffrey and her bridesmaids included her co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Niecy Nash, Kym Whitley, Yvette Nicole Brown, Cynthia Occelli and Wendy Peel.  The groomsmen were just "NICE".. lol

BTW - for those asking about that dance routine?  You'll have to wait to see exactly how that was pulled off but it wasn't like the practice run.

The nuptials were filmed for a one hour special on The Style Network Wedding Fabulous: Sherri Shepherd Gets Married, on September 13, 2011, therefore many of the highlights I am not released to discuss.  However, Shekinah Glory Ministries and Phil Tarver performed "How Deeply I Need You" immediately following "the kiss" and many of her guests stated "having Jesus at her wedding was the special final touch".

SGM is group of 21st century psalmists, minstrels, karar, encouragers and banner bearers, operate under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  they have pThough they continue to minister each Sunday at their local church, SGM also has ministered with such renowned artists as Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ, Albertina Walker, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Cece Winans  just to name a few. The ministry also has appeared on secular and ministry venues nationally and internationally -- including: New York's KISS-FM 9-11Unity Concert at Madison Square Garden, Sao Paulo Brazil's Pacembe Soccer Stadium, World Congress Center, T.D. Jakes' MEGAFEST in Atlanta, Gospel Superfest in New York and Atlanta, Million More March in Washington, DC (broadcast live on CNN and CSPAN), Stellar Awards Showcase, Barbados Gospelfest, TBN's Praise the Lord, Juanita Bynum's Threshing Floor and many other forums.  FOR BOOKING OR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MJSPOON@YAHOO.COM
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Until Later - Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice, PR & Media for Shekinah Glory Ministries
Owner and Lead Planner of Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Here's the Skinny - "Underneath It All..."

Did you know 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size? I attend an event sponsored by the Skinny Cow which promotes knowing your correct bra size.  We know that what you wear under your dress is just as important as THE dress :) The Skinny Cow Perfect Cup Tour has a whole team of professional bra fitters onsite, ready to help you find a cup that fits you.

coup de foudre lingerie

According to the Knot, the bra is the uberundergarment, that leading piece of bridal lingerie to which all others play supporting roles. Beautiful bridal lingerie should complement your wedding dress! Did you know that selecting ivory lingerie is preferable to white under your white wedding dress. Why so? Often times, a white wedding dress isn't actually white, but more on a warmer white side. Your bra needs to not only accommodate the neckline of your dress, but provide good support and lift, then be comfortable during hours of dining, dancing, and picture taking.
If you have a stapless dress, bridal corsets or longline bras are a great choice because this lingerie piece makes certain that you stand and sit up straight, gives great back support, and insures that the bodice of your dress will not become wrinkled throughout the evening. A bridal corset or bustier also gives an even tone under a more sheer dress all the way down to your waist.

When selecting panties in this case it's comfort over sexiness - so nix the thong! Although great, imagine adjusting that under your gown.. haha plus no one will see it anyway UNLESS your groom is a little over zealous then your guests will get more then they bargained for.. LOL. On a serious note, take all your wedding lingerie along with stockings, shapewear and shoes to your bridal fittings... sucking it in wont give you a proper fit.

SN: A longline bra with garters and stockings (and above mentioned thong) is the ultimate sexy lingerie ensemble.. bridal or not :)


~ Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Tasty Tuesday: Ooh Yummy!!!

Keeping up with my Tasty Tuesday theme imagine taking that first bite of a cupcake, cake, cake pops or pastry followed by that sexy glance and immediately the word YUMMY! comes out of your sensuous mouth - your world is turned upside down!!
 
Raquel R Sanchez, owner of YUMMY!™, the most titillating baking catering company in NYC! If you can dream it, they can make it. However, they do have a menu of the most popular flavors, using the freshest ingredients, real butter, real eggs, real milk, real vanilla, real everything!  With over 15 cake flavors and the frostings being endless a tasting just might be in order? 

Private tastings are by appointment only and reserved for weddings and occasions over 100 guests. Call or email for more information. Otherwise, to sample their delicious cakes, try ordering an "Oohlala Sampler,” available every Saturday. The “Flavor Sampler” includes 3 mini cakes (4 servings each) of any 3 flavors, and they'll deliver it straight to your door. $35 in NYC, $50 in NJ. All cakes are buttercream only with a little sugar flower on top. No custom decorations or messages are included.

Delivery available anywhere in the tri-state area (NYC/NJ/CT). Delivery in NYC is a $25 fee. Outside of NYC is an additional $1/mile.  They also ship overnight to any location in North America. Items are sent frozen with a batch of your preferred frosting!

A 50% deposit is required to place an order. The remaining balance must be paid upon delivery or pickup, except for wedding cakes, which require the balance to be paid in full a week prior to the event date.

When asked for one piece of advice for Brides-to-be Raquel added "...Uhh...Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
 

For further information contact: 
info@oohyummy.com

Phone 646.228.4056
Website http://oohyummy.com/ (coming soon)
Aim: UltraHoney
Yahoo: MissUltraa
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Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Goodwill Among Your Vendors

Juanita Gaynor of Ellegant Affairs by Juanita, Inc continues her tips on building good vendor relationships.

Creating Goodwill among Your Vendors

Your goal is to develop a healthy and profitable relationship with a vendor; you have to make a conscious effort to show your appreciation. Below are some suggestions that you can use to create goodwill and cultivate your vendor relationships.

·         Offer a beverage to your delivery people. Keep coffee, sodas, and bottled water on hand for company drivers. They do not always get to stop and grab something; they get thirsty to.

·         Provide vendor meals. Remember your staff is not the only people working to set up an event;  but there are always several vendors who may be working to set up an event. This simple act encourages staff relationships and builds a sense of community.

·         Have a volunteer day. Choose a charity and get your company, vendors, and staff involved.

·         Invite vendors to events. When it is appropriate, put your vendors on the guest list of an event your company is hosting.

·         Offer your services. If your wine representative is planning his wife's 50^th birthday party, offer to plan it at no charge.

·         Extend an invitation to company parties. Holiday staff parties are a great way to integrate vendors into your company.

·         Don't forget the special touches. Event planners often receive perks such as concert tickets from clients, so remember your vendors if you cannot use the tickets yourself.

Vendors represent your business to customers in various regions nationally and internationally. Therefore, it is important and critical that you maintain a good relationship with them. More than that, a good vendor relationship will see you through in a bad situation. The goodwill the vendor has for you will translate to business growth, as the vendor will work hard to attain your business goals.

Author’s Bio
Juanita founded Ellegant Affairs by Juanita, Inc.  in 1995 age the age of twenty-one when she was looking for career where she could work closely with her clients, make an impact in their lives, feel relatively quickly the sense of accomplishment when all your hard work has come together. Juanita has brought her considerable talents to product launches, nonprofit gala events, fashion shows, corporate events and high-end social events, such as weddings, birthdays and bar mitzvahs. To each event she produces, Juanita brings her own unique sense of style, and her knowledge of the latest industry trends, plus a great team of youthful and dynamic employees to make her clients' dreams a reality.

She is a certified wedding planner that holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Nazarene College and is currently working on a Bachelors degree in Global Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

She is currently working on her first book and working to expand her company globally. She credits her business success to her sensitivity to her client's needs and her desire to make every event an unforgettable experience.

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Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Your Career or Your Wedding

Everyone knows that planning an event of any size can be an overwhelming task when you don't have the TIME to dedicate to it.  Wedding professionals estimate that planning a wedding can take 250+ hours, therefore, life as a bride-to-be is overwhelming on steroids.  From flowers to what should you give out as favors depend on your nah or yah.  What am I saying?  Planning a wedding can be a full time job, and if you´re already a busy professional, guess what? Your work week doubled before you put the S on the Y.E (yes).  Now the question is how to balance your professional and personal life while keeping your sanity.

Organization
This is the best way to avoid headaches.  Having an appointment book is essential in organizing your work and personal life. Now you can see every appointment for the day, week or month.  Create a wedding checklist you can stick to  and use this same method for your work day.

Now & Later
Asking your boss to hold while you speak with your florist is probably a bad idea.  Instead, divide your day into time slots (as indicated in your planner) and have work slots and wedding slots.  Be firm with yourself and don't let one flow over into the other; this will do nothing but slow you down and add to your frustration.  Use your lunch and breaks wisely!  Consider arriving early or staying late so that productivity isn't jeopardized. 

All Work No Play
So the statement of "work hard, play harder" is out the door for YOU!  Use that "play" time to knock off some things from your to-do-list.  Those times when you'd be relaxing on the couch catching up on your DVR - addressing save the dates can done without missing a beat.

Get Some Help
Delegate, delegate, delegate. Since you're sharing this moment with someone else, divide wedding planning tasks evenly between you and your fiance. After that, take it a step further by giving small tasks to immediate family members or bridal attendants (small – don´t turn friends into full time wedding planners, they'll resent you later).  Finally - consider hiring a professional.

Enjoy the process ~Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Who Will Make the Final Cut for Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler's Wedding?

So all you Chicago Bears fans - looks like we'll have a wedding to celebrate next spring (2012)when Kristin and Jay wed. 

According to sources, either she's planning either a really big wedding for 400 to include the football team or really small for like 40.  That being said, some of her former co-stars make not make the final guest list.  Also, don't look for a reality tv show from this couple anytime in the future either.... Kristin says, "Jay hates all that stuff."

Want more? Read it here...

~Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

I'm Seeing Red!!!

Today is National Wear Red Day^®—Friday, February 4, 2011—millions will help spread the critical message that "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear—It's the #1 Killer of Women.^®" The Red Dress^®, the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness, was created by The Heart Truth in 2002 to deliver an urgent wakeup call to American women.  In observation of Women's Heart Health Day we're focusing on RED!!! 

 U.S. Brides today are a tab bit more liberal then in years past BUT still generally choose beige, white or ecru wedding dresses. Etiquette requires that guests avoid wearing white, but they may wear other colors. When deciding on attire, it is most important to not "outshine the bride" and to wear clothing suitable to the style (casual or formal), time (day or evening) and location of the wedding.

 

In China, red symbolizes good luck and happiness and is pervasive throughout the wedding. Although some brides wear white, the majority still wear the traditional red, high-necked dress to walk down the aisle. It is called a cheongsam or qipao.

 Indians also believe that red brings happiness and luck to the bride and groom. Bridal dresses are red and decorated with beads, sequins or intricate designs. There are three types of wedding gowns: the Sari, a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the body; the Ghagra choli, a long skirt and chemise combined with a scarf; and a Shalwar kameez, pants covered by a long tunic.

 

(photo credits:  weddingsplendor.com, afinelinecalligraphy.com, stylemepretty.com

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

Wedding Party Gifts

It's a special honor and an important responsibility to be part of a wedding party.  How do you say thank you for the months of hard work and being on the emotional rollcoaster with you called "wedding planning".  Your bridal has proven to be ride or die, now it's time to present them with a token of appreciation.

• Often the Bride thanks each bridesmaid with a necklace or earrings to be worn at the wedding or a fancy journal if they enjoy writing. My favorite pick is almost anything personalized (engraved).  A Toiletry Tote is something that they'll be able to use over and over again while remembering the meaning behind the gift.

 

• At the bachelor party, give each groomsman an engraved flask, leather wallet, club subscription, monogrammed coasters, or event tickets.

 

• Present your maid of honor's gift at the final dress fitting and the best man's at a special guys-only outing. Consider engraved cocktail shakers, a monogrammed watch, an embroidered robe, a frame, crystal decanters, a sculpture or framed print from a favorite artist, or a monogrammed set of bath towels.

Whatever you choose,  keep it personal and within your budget.  More than likely the people you've chosen to stand by you on this most important day are honored to have been asked and will appreciate a simple handwritten thank you note.
(photo credits: BeauCoup)

~Peaceful Planning

Getting Married and need assistance? Email Me for All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice

Questions to Consider When Choosing an Ourdoor Wedding Venue

Many items come into play when choosing an indoor or outdoor location for your wedding or reception. It is recommend that you come prepared to ask certain questions to the staff responsible for the venue you are choosing. When selecting an outdoor venue, here is a list of some questions that you should ask the venue staff prior to securing any rented facility.

1. What is the procedure for inclement weather?
2. Where will the wedding be relocated to?
3. Who makes this decision and when?
4. Who will notify the guests and how will they be notified?
5. Who will notify the wedding party and how?
6. If the event is moved indoors, and you paid any outdoor venue fees, wil they be reimbursed?
7. Where are the restrooms located and how convenient are they to your guests?
8. Parking; convenience, valet, shuttles?
9. Handicapped access?
10. Consider the temperature. If too hot or cold, be sure to provide items to accommodate the comfort of your guests.
11. Understand the set up and your approach.
12. Is there a dressing area for you nad your wedding party? If so, are there fees? What time frame do you ge this space. Make sure it is adequate for what you are using it for.
13. If your event is outdoors, consider the challenge for people wearing heels, etc. If you foresee and issues, be sure to do your vest to let people know what would be comfortable and appropriate to wear.
14. Know the needs of your vendors with regards to power, shelter and set up accessibility.
15. Make sure the venue you select allows your vendors an find out if there are any policies or restrictions.
16. If your chosen vendors have worked this particular venue before, check with them to see if the know of any issues you may face.
17. If you want dancing, find out if there is an area, if they provide a dance floor and if there are fees attached.
18. Do you need to provide your own tables.chairs? If they provide any items, are there additional fees attached?
19. Do they allow glass items outside? Unity candles (open flame)?

Watch for our next blog, which will include questions you should ask when considering an indoor venue for your wedding or reception.

For additional information or questions concerning wedding planning, please contact Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning at 775-786-1730 or visit www.lianemccombs.com

The road to "completion" ~ after the engagement!

He asked - You said YES..  you've told your parents.. now what???

Weddings are supposed to be one of the happiest moments in the lives of couples, but with all the pressure that is being put on couples to make everyone happy, and everything perfect, it only makes sense for them to turn to a professional to make sure that the months of planning come off without a hitch.  My good friend Kris always says "they have people for that"..

A wedding coordinator is a necessity not a luxury in wedding planning. I interviewed a bride that decided NOT to hire a coordinator when she got engaged but after speaking with her mother, saw the value in it.  Her mom explained that one of the things that she regrets about her wedding is that she didn’t remember much of it because she was too stressed out making things happen. She wasn’t able to enjoy the party because of that stress and she wasn’t about to let that happen to her daughter.

This particular bride planned special events for her corporate job so having a simple church wedding with a nice luncheon to follow and party afterwards. Simple right? NOT!!!

You've heard how many hours it takes to plan a wedding - with a wedding coordinator, a lot of the leg work will be done for you in finding the right band or DJ, the perfect location, or that flower that you just can’t live without.

• Make sure that the coordinator is offering the level of service you need and can afford. Know exactly what you need help with and what you can take care of yourself. Most will offer flat-fee packages, while some will base their fee on the guest count or total budget.
• Ask coordinators if they are offered referral fees by other vendors. Those who take such fees are not as likely to refer you to the best vendor within your budget, but are more likely to send you to a vendor who will make it worth their while.
• Make sure your personalities mesh. This is a person that both you and your fiancé will be working with for the next few months to produce the wedding of your dreams. Make sure you like them!
• Make sure you have a contract drawn up and read it carefully. Make sure there is a clause for you to get any fees paid back if the vendor bows out. Double check the dates and times. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!

Beyond helping you find your perfect wedding vendors, a coordinator is responsible for making your day run smoothly. They will be the ones confirming all your vendors in the days prior to your wedding, creating a timeline for your wedding party to follow and making sure that each flower and musician is in place prior to your first steps down the aisle.  

Now some sites, DJs or florists offer coordination services as an added bonus to their services – these are not the coordinators you need during your wedding day. Your florist’s job is to make sure that the flowers are in place and fresh-looking, your DJ needs to keep the party going and the site coordinator should be doing just that – making sure the wait staff is keeping your guests as happy for you as they were when they left the ceremony. These should not be the people helping you bustle your dress or making sure that the best man is in his seat when it’s time for his toast – they have their own jobs to worry about.

The top-rated hotels and wedding sites in the United States now require their wedding couples to hire a personal wedding coordinator when holding their event on their grounds. This ensures that the bride and groom have their personal needs taken care of, while the hotel can concentrate on what they do best. It enhances the overall satisfaction of their customers, both newly married couples and their guests.

(Photo Credit: Bella Brides courtesy of PW, Louis Palos, Photos from the Knot. Source:Project Wedding)

Your wedding will go off seamlessly – from the bright red cake that your coordinator can brilliantly suggest to the honorary first dance by your parents. Your coordinator will check in the caterer, ensure the set up of your decorations is exactly how you want them and make sure you actually have some of the food that you paid for! You'll remember every moment of that day and will have three people to thank – your husband, your mother and you wedding coordinator.

   

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

Allow me to introduce myself....

Happy couple of days after Thanksgiving.  A while back I blogged about the difference between an on-site coordinator and an off-site one.  Today Im going to focus on the off-site coordinator.. ME :)

My name is Sharon Patrice; my friends call me "Shay".  Sharon is on the anal retentive side, doesn't mind going to work every day and likes really nice things.  Dont be suprised to see Sharon with her natural hair pulled back, basic makeup on with a suit and pumps grooving to smooth sounds with a glass of wine.  She is somewhat reserved and the calmer of the two.. LOL :)  Now "Shay" is a different story all together.  She lives outside the box every day and believes in her next life she'll be a bartender.  Although she too likes really nice things, you'll see her with her natural hair maybe in a mohawk or something else "different".  She is more creative and doesnt mind taking risk;  you'll also catch her dancing to house music.

Now that you believe I am a complete nut - I AM Sharon "Shay" Patrice, a Professional Wedding Consultant AND Events Specialist.  With over 15 years in the Event Planning and Wedding Industry I own SIMPLY PERFECT PEACE EVENTS and DESIGNS BY SHAY... I absolutely love what I do! Coming from a large family and corporate america with a background in Project Management, (anal retentive) allowed me to plan many events on a multitude of scales  One of my first weddings was for a close family friend with a small budget wanting something in her parents back yard.   At that time, I'd never planned anything outside so that was quite a challenge for me and I LOVED IT!  To date, my most elaborate was a week long corporate event with a budget I still dream of :)

• I've been asked on more than one occasion "what is your perfect bride".  My bride is BUSY living life!  She knows what she wants but not quite sure how to pull it all together.  She is modern, upbeat and fun, loves her family and looks forward to sharing her most personal and memorable moments with those that celebrate her.  Not to be confused with a bridezilla, she values time and welcomes PEACE with open arms.  Dont be alarmed if you dont fit that description because SPPE works with and knows some great planners that may be able to help you as well and we'd love to recommend them to you :)

Simply Perfect Peace is a full service event and wedding coordinating company providing a variety of services to individuals planning parties, weddings, or social events of any size to clients in Chicago, IL and beyond.  Lifestyles today are so rushed and hectic and planning an event of any size can seem like an overwhelming task when you simply dont have the time to do the necessary research.  At Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc we abide by the five (5) phases of event and project management: Research, Design, Organization, Coordination, Evaluation.  We are serious about creating PEACE and then maintaining it for our clients.

Simply Perfect Peace offers four comprehensive packages from Simply Prestigious (Full Service) to Simply Pleasant (Day Of  Coordination) which are designed to meet any budget or need.  We'd love to work with you on your most important day.  Contact US for your complimentary consultation and take advantage of some current specials.

 December topics - from conception to completion...  your journey down the aisle!

~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

Elizabeth + Arthur = Love IS Like A Butterfly..

I was overjoyed when I received the call to work on the wedding for Elizabeth and Arthur who were married on Sunday, August 15th. Love is like a butterfly- it goes where it pleases and pleases where it goes was the theme for this young couple in love. 

Simply Perfect Peace Events had the pleasure of working with some great industry professionals to make their day as peaceful and magical as they dreamed it to be.  "Designs by Shay" designed and printed the programs as well as created the aisle with the assistance of Shannon, Kianna and Brittny. August Bloom, a spectacular florist, provided the outstanding bridal bouquets and alter arrangements. Make up artist "Toya Perry" did what she does best by making the bride feel more than special and glamorous with a few strokes of a brush! Special thanks to New Beginnings Church staff, David Felton (musician) and Phillip Blunt (soloist) for their support and  gracing the place with peaceful music to set the tone.

Following the ceremony the bridal party jumped in the white stretch hummer that was awaiting them and made their way to Michelle Ballroom for a fun filled reception. The Groom's mom and sister were responsible for the guest favors of candy and bubbles which were blown as the couple was announced into the reception hall. 

Hope you enjoyed the sneak peak at the wonderful photo's taken by JShep Photography.

 

~ Peaceful Planning

Getting Married and need assistance?
Email Me! For All Your Event Planning Needs
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Sharon Patrice - Professional Bridal Consultant

Raise your glasses! Let the toasts begin!

As an industry professional often times people come to me with various questions concerning etiquette.  Recently "the toast" was high on the must mention list.  We all agree that getting married is such an exciting and emotional event.  There's also a lot of work to do, so it's a very good time to use our emotional intelligence. If you struggle in that area hire a coach or seek the assistance of the wedding coordinator.


A suggested order for toasting during the Rehearsal Dinner is:

• The best man toasts the bride
  
• The bride toasts the groom
  
• The groom toasts the bride's mother
  
• The bride's father toasts the groom's parents.

During the Reception, the order might be:

• The best man toasts the bride and groom
  
• The groom toasts the bride and her family;
  
• The (two) father(s) toast the bride and groom
  
• The bride and groom toast each other.

Things to Remember:
1. Keep the toast at 2 minutes. A toast should be short, sweet and sentimental.
2. Stand and deliver! Sit down if it's for you. If you're giving the toast, you should stand up.
3. Make sure all the glasses are full before you begin.
4. First thing, announce your relationship to the bride and groom. Everyone may not know.
5. Use personal anecdotes; how the bride and groom met is always popular. Or how you met either of them, if you're not a relative.
6. Don't give a long string of characteristics. Rather choose a few adjectives, hitting the high points, i.e., she's lovely, vivacious and kind.
7. Use tasteful humor and don't do "in" jokes that only a few will get. You want to include, not exclude.
8. Stay PG-rated.  Yes, everyone has a past but now isn't the time to bring up that Miami trip in college.  It's your responsibility on this important occasion to make sure you are NOT offensive to anyone.
9. End on a serious note. Finish with a wish, a blessing, cheers! or congratulations. "To the bride and groom" always works. 
10. Practice your toast a lot beforehand. This is not the time to "wing it".
11. Do not mention past girlfriends, past marriage, or past relationships. Aside from it being ultra tacky, that's what the bachelor party is for.
12. And don't end with something negative which may slip into your mind if you aren't prepared like, "I like Judy, she's a nice girl but they called him "sling a lot" for a reason - so good luck" 

~ 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

Hiring a Professional Soloist for Your Wedding

Are you considering hiring a professional soloist for your wedding ceremony? If you want a great way to add that special feeling to your wedding ceremony, there is no better way that to have a live soloist. If you are, please allow us to recommend a fantastic one! I have had the privilege of hearing her perform, and believe me, she is amazing!

Her name is Kali Dobson, and she is a professional voice and piano teacher, entertainer and songwriter. She has over twenty four years experience teaching all ages 5 and up, and all levels of students.

Kali holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in music from Friends University, in Wichita, Kansas, as well as three years of Master's level work in Applied Voice from Wichita State University.

She has performed internationally in places such as Westminster Abby, The Worlds Fair in Vancouver, B.C. and Carnegie Hall in New York City. She also won the Graduate Level Division of The National Association of Teacher's of Singing Competition in 1995.

She currently resides in Reno, Nevada and maintains a full studio of voice and piano students. She loves to sing at weddings and special events in the Reno/Tahoe area. Her goal is to be a Contemporary Christian Recording Artist and she is currently working on her first C.D.

Should you be interested in having Kali perform for your wedding ceremony, reception or special event, please contact Liane McCombs at 775.786.1730 or www.lianemccombs.com

Kali~ it was such a pleasure working with you at Tahoe-Donner. I love your voice, and could listen to you all day long!