I Thee Wed Up Close

I was invited to a Chef's Table luncheon yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the luncheon was absolutely fabulous! If you are thinking of having your wedding reception at the Hyatt, you can expect to have a scrumptious meal for you and your guests! Thought I would share the menu that we had yesterday! "The Taste of Winter" Amuse Roulade of Chicken with Caramelized Mushrooms, Ricotta Salada and Spinach over a White Bean Stew First Course Pumpkin Seed Crusted Snapper, Parsnip Puree Carrot and Green onion Sauces Intermezzo Blood Orange Sorbet Main Course Rioja Braised Short Rib with Sweet Potatoes in three ways: Sweet Potato and Panchetta Ravioli, Bravant Sweet Potatoes and a Crispy Sweet Potato Nest Trio Dessert Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cherries, Macadamia Nuts and Port Syrup Salty Caramel Parfait Hazelnut Mocha Espresso

I am so excited that I Thee Wed has been chosen to receive the Bride's Choice Awards 2010! The top 5% of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network, who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism are recognized for this award. We are so honored! Read our reviews by clicking on the below link! Read all of our Wedding Coordinators Reviews at

From November 8 - 10, wedding planners and professionals from around the country gathered for the annual Association of Bridal Consultants Business of Brides conference . In addition to the inspirational special guest speakers, there were breakout sessions and 10 minute topics where you could choose your topic of choice to sit in on. In addition to the education that was had by all who attended, fun luncheons and off-site events were planned. I thought I would share a few pics from the luncheons that took place! I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them. Check out the centerpiece at this head table! I really like the simplicity of this arrangement as well as its versatility. I can see it in a formal, modern wedding or for an outdoor wedding. A very interesting way of displaying a cake! I thought this was a great centerpiece!...perfect for a winter wedding with the silver branches and crystals hanging from it. Here is a variation of the above branch and crystal lo...

You became engaged, you planned your wedding, you said your "I do's", you celebrated your union, you blissfully honeymooned, now you have to do the dreaded name change. Where to start? http://www.missnowmrs.com is the perfect place to go to get help with changing your name. This online service will save you up to 13 hours of dreaded research and filling out paperwork. They have served over 40,000 brides in their two years of business. All you have to do is create an account, answer some questions, and your answers will be used to auto-complete all of your important forms requiring your name change, as well as notification letters for all your creditors. You will also have the opportunity to preview/proof them within your account, as forms are being completed. After proofing them, print them! Each form or letter prints out with a detailed filing instruction sheet. You have the option of paying for a basic service of $19.95 or the complete service for $29.95, plus, 5% of ...

For those of you who are trying to figure out how the heck you're going to pay for the fabulous wedding day that you are envisioning in your heads, here is a little article that you may find helpful. http://www.spendonlife.com/blog/financing-your-wedding When it comes to having a unique day, one that everyone will remember, bring in one or two elements that your guests won't stop talking about. Your guests talking is worth way more than having a wedding that you'll be paying on for years to come. Offer a late night snack bar for your guests, or combine your favors to serve more than one purpose.....a place card, favor and table decoration all in one, make your own centerpiece arrangements, have a prop offered at the door of your reception for your guests to wear, order a small ceremonial wedding cake and ask members from each family to bake something for a dessert station for the reception. The ideas are limitless! No matter how or how much you pay for your wedding, allow...

One of the perks of being in this business as a planner is the opportunity that we're given to really get to know our clients. I worked with such a special family last season and felt privileged and honored to be their planner. I felt like "one of the family" with this bride's family. The closeness and openness they have with each other and the way they are enjoying life is so refreshing and inspiring. They possess a unique family closeness that I can only hope for with my family as my children grow older. Emily was so easy-going and appreciative when it came to planning her wedding, as well as with the particulars that her mom and dad expressed. Her groom Tom was equally as expressive. These two are so much in love and I had so much fun working with them! I love this pic of the girls kissing their mama! In case you're wondering what this is, they are "Rolling on the River"! Thanks to Michael Brown of Nina's Florist , the ballroom at Drees looked ...

For all you brides out there who love to run (or walk) here's an opportunity you may love to participate in. The Reading Bridal District is hosting the Runaway Bride 5K Race on May 16. Whether or not you are a runner or a walker, it could be a fun challenge to accomplish (with your groom and bridesmaids!) as you are getting in shape for your big day. There will be a free t-shirt and a delicious pancake breakfast by Vonderhaar's after the race. It should be lots of fun, and costumes are encouraged - there are even prizes for the best dressed bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen! There will also be a Kids Fun Run - so you can bring your flower girl and ring bearer as well. You can download a registration form HERE , or stop by amo-ink to fill one out. Amy Owens of amo-ink is entered in a contest to see which RBD (Reading Bridal District) shop can recruit the most participants, so please indicate that Amy referred you on the form, or she can initial the form if you fill it out ...