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May 2008

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Summer/Fall 2008 Issue
2. Engagements
3. Look Who's New
4. Events & Dates
5. Brides Message Board
6. Tahoe Beach & Ski News
7. Benefits of Massage
8. Tips From the Pros
9. Trend
10. Questions for Kiya
11. Wedding Trivia
 


 

 

 

 

Announce your Engagement

(Pictured above: Mia Afanador & Gian Minoletti 08-08-08)

Send Nuptial News a candid photograph of you and your fiance, along with your names and wedding date and we will post them on Sacramento Bride and Groom's website .  Your picture may even make it into our Summer/Fall 2008 issue.
(300 dpi resolution required to be considered for the publication)


Please send them to Eden@sacbride.com with "Engagement" in the subject line

 

Events and Dates to Know

 

 

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club News:

 

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club has paired up with Blue Angel Café to create a seamless wedding and reception package for your big day.  Begin your day at Tahoe Beach & Ski Club’s private beach venue for your beach wedding you’ve always dreamed about.  It does not end there…at Blue Angel Café allow them to create an elegant gathering place for you and your friends and family for a day to cherish for years to come.

We still have some available dates this summer!  Please visit our website for more information and to view our photo gallery: www.tahoebeachandski.com.

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Tips From the Pros

Remember to have fun!


Regina Collins, Simple Serenity Spa & Wellness, LLC

Getting married should be fun, so don't let the economic disasters make you feel like you need to settle on how you may look for your big day!  Jewelry Tips:  Don't be afraid to bargain shop, costume jewelry can be inexpensive and quite glamorous.  Also, secure that Make Up & Hair appointment 60-90 Days before your wedding...no sooner, for Professional Make Up Artists know you can change your mind on styles and coloring.  And remember, have fun!

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Who is Directing the Day?

Mike Regan, MR DJ Service 
You will want to designate one vendor who will responsible for the tempo and flow of your wedding day. Once you have designated that person, you will want to inform all of the other vendors who that person is prior to your wedding day. This lets them know who to go to with questions or concerns. The person that you choose should be the one vendor that has the most contact with you and has a complete understanding of what is expected. Designating one person and notifying all of the other vendors ensures that everyone is on the same page and reduces the chances of confusion or conflicting agendas. 
 

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Trends:

Decorating With Light

You’ve seen it in the magazines, you have seen it on the wedding television programs, and it’s that cool lighting that turns an ordinary room into something extraordinary. Whether you are creating a theme party or an elegant wedding, Ambient or Theatrical Lighting will set the tone for your guests at your reception. It can create a soft candle light glow or cool patterns up on the ceiling. Lighting adds depth to your wedding pictures by backlighting your photos. It can highlight architecture, plants and even your head table. It can be very subtle or over the top. It is the best, and often times, the most cost effective way to decorate. Talk to your DJ about Ambient or Theatrical Lighting.

 

~Mike Regan, MR DJ Service

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Wedding Trivia:

 

RICE THROWING

Rice has been used as a symbol of fertility and as a wish for a "full pantry" in various parts of the world from ancient to modern times. In the past, rice was not the only thing thrown at the bride and groom as the left the wedding. Wheat, instead of rice, was thrown in France, figs and dates were thrown in Northern Africa, and a combination of coins, dried fruit, and candy was thrown in Italy. In some European countries eggs are thrown!

Rice is not harmful to the birds that eat it, but an article in California professing this to be the case, has caused birdseed to replace rice at most weddings. Flower petals, confetti, bubbles, and balloons are often used today instead of rice.

Source

 

 

 

Look For the All New Summer/Fall 2008 Issue on Newsstands in June    


The BIG Reveal - In next months’ Nuptial News, find out which one of our outstanding photographers is the winner of our Cover Contest. See which lucky bride is our next cover model. Catch a sneak preview of the Summer/Fall 2008 cover before it reaches a newsstand near you! Help us spread the good news, and what's new, in the Sacramento wedding market by sending a copy of this newsletter to other brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom.

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 Look Who's New to SB&G!

Angel's Culinary Connection (Caterer)  Started by Chef Angela in 1997, the company specializes in private parties where the décor is just as spectacular as the food.  Clients call Angel’s not only for the value & quality for their money, but especially when they want to create a memorable experience and a complete environment for their guests.

Coughlin Photography (Photographer)  Coughlin Photography is a husband and wife owned business. They are professionally trained and experienced, each possessing a BA in Photography from the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography. The art of imagery is their passion and way of life. Their technique is a fresh approach to capturing life at its fullest. 


Glamour Events (Bridal Consultants) After successfully planning numerous weddings, bridal showers, and baby showers, Eniko and Noemi decided to start their own event planning business, Glamour Events.  Being born in Europe and having the privilege to travel to several different countries, they were able to collect unique styles and ideas.  With the knowledge and background in interior design, decorating, and organizational skills, they are confident they can create your special event as memorable as you imagined.


 Jazzy Jewelz By Nancy (Jewelers)  is an internet based designers boutique featuring unique and most often one of a kind ladies accessories to compliment your most discriminating wardrobe needs.  Specializing in necklaces, earrings and bracelets handcrafted and assembled from colored gemstones, artisan glass and custom ceramic focal pieces… Usually shown and priced in sets, all items are also available individually to meet your specific needs. Browse through my site and ask questions if you’d like. For those shoppers local to Sacramento and the Northern California area I’m available to consult and do custom color matching at no additional charge to you.


 Murphy's Irish Pub & Rockwater Restaurant (Lake Tahoe Region/Reception Site) Owners and Managers, Yvonne and Keith Simpson opened Murphy's Irish Pub & Rockwater Restaurant in 1996.  They offer first class wedding receptions, birthday parties, company events and family reunions.  Let them and their knowledgeable waitstaff help you with your event!

 

Plan A Events (Bridal Consultants) Plan A Events is a full service wedding and events planning company. We specialize in making your event unforgettable! With an incredible attention to detail, we leave each guest feeling as if they just escaped the every day world and arrived in an experience that they will never forget. Our business is entirely based on referrals and our goal is to create the most spectacular events which will leave you with the most amazing memories.

About  the Owner, Aimee Wendell: I have nearly ten years of experience in event planning, previously working on events for Disney, Warner Bros. and not-for-profit organizations to name a few. In the beginning stages of forming my business I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a few weddings that needed to be planned and gladly accepted the challenge. Through these experiences I have realized that weddings are something that I am incredibly passionate about. There is nothing better than the feeling of knowing you were able to make someone’s day even more than they had dreamed it could be. Plan A Events is a life-long passion of mine that was pursued and that passion will come through in every way when we plan your event!  



 Simple Serentiry Spa & Wellness, LLC (Health & Beauty)
Whether you are seeking dazzle, simplicity, flawless skin, longer eyelashes, a hair style or up do that is memorable or simple, and makeup that brings out your features - you are certain to shine with all of our professional expierience.  We believe that this day is about you, no one else, so let us add to your day while offering you the competitive pricing you deserve to have.  Specilizing in body wraps, private spa parties, eyelash extensions, professional makeup, facials & waxing, massage, nutrition coaching and meal plans.



Tahoe Biltmore (Lake Tahoe Region/ ReceptionSite/ Ceremony Site)
Let the Tahoe Biltmore make your wedding truly memorable in one of natures most inspiring settings.  Let our staff take care of all the details from the flowers to the reception, as we offer packages to fit any need.
 
 

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All New... Brides Message Board


Visit
Sacramento Bride and Groom's new and improved website and start chatting with other local brides on the Bride Message Board.

Brides are already talking about many subjects like Honeymoons, Invitations, DJ's, Wedding Receptions and more.

Does anyone have any recomendations for this posting: May 4th - A co-worker of mine gave me some centrepiece bowls. I want to use them and make my own centrepieces to cut down on my costs. I just don't have very many ideas. The bowls look like fishbowls. They are almost 5 1/2 inches high and the widest part is almost 4 1/4 inches wide. Anyone have any ideas on what to do with them. I have attached a picture of one of the bowls. 

Go to the messageboard to see the photo this bride-to-be posted and see what ideas you can come up with!

 

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The Benefits of Massage... Bodywork Goes Beyond Relaxation   By: Debra Sullivan

 

The Benefits of Massage

Bodywork Goes Beyond Relaxation:

As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The smell of sage fills the air and you hear the gentle sound of massage oil being warmed in your therapist's hands. Once the session gets underway, the daily stressors and aching muscles fade into an oblivious 60 minutes of relief, and all you can comprehend right now is not wanting it to end.

But what if that hour of massage did more for you than just take the pressures of the day away? What if that gentle, Swedish massage helped you combat cancer? What if bodywork helped you recover from a strained hamstring in half the time? What if your sleep, digestion, and mood all improved with massage and bodywork? What if these weren't just "what if's"?

Evidence is showing that the more massage you can allow yourself, the better you'll feel. Here's why:

Massage as a healing tool has been around for thousands of years in many cultures. Touching is a natural human reaction to pain and stress, and for conveying compassion and support. When you bump your head or have a sore calf, the natural response is to rub it to feel better. The same was true of our earliest ancestors.

Healers throughout time and throughout the world have instinctually and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic techniques using touch. Many are still in use today, and with good reason. We now have scientific proof of the benefits of massage -- benefits ranging from treating chronic diseases and injuries to alleviating the growing tensions of our modern lifestyles. Having a massage does more than just relax your body and mind -- there are specific physiological and psychological changes that occur, and even more so when massage is utilized as a preventative, frequent therapy and not simply mere luxury. Massage not only feels good, but it can cure what ails you.


The Fallout of Stress
Experts estimate that 80 percent to 90 percent of disease is stress-related. Massage and bodywork is there to combat that frightening number by helping us remember what it means to relax. The physical changes massage brings to your body can have a positive effect in many areas of your life. Besides increasing relaxation and decreasing anxiety, massage lowers blood pressure, increases circulation, improves injury recovery, encourages deep sleep, and increases concentration. It reduces fatigue and gives you more energy to handle stressful situations.

Massage is a perfect elixir for good health, but it can also provide an integration of body and mind. By producing a meditative state or heightened awareness of the present moment, massage can provide emotional and spiritual balance, bringing with it true relaxation and peace.

The incredible benefits of massage are doubly powerful if taken in regular "doses." Researchers from the Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miai, found that recipients of massage can benefit even in small doses (15 minutes of chair massage or a half-hour table session). They also note that receiving bodywork two to three times a week is even more beneficial. While this may not be feasible, it's nice to know that this "medicine" only gets better with frequency.


What It Does
In an age of technical and, at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive, and humanistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. Following is a brief list of the many known, research-based benefits of massage and bodywork:

- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs,

- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer. Furthermore, increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ -- the skin,

- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles,

- Reduces spasms and cramping,

- Increases joint flexibility,

- Reduces recovery time and helps prepare the body for strenuous workouts, reducing subsequent muscle pain of athletes at any level,

- Releases endorphins -- the body's natural painkiller -- and is proving very beneficial in patients with chronic illness, injury, and post-op pain,

- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred,

- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain,

- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication,

- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion,

- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as reduces the need for medication, eases postpartum depression and anxiety, and contributes to a shorter hospital stay.

 

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Questions for Kiya:  Kiya S. Sakaris, C.P.C.C

Question: Dear Kiya, Although we are not technically married, we've been together three years, and living together for just over one.  Our lives are busy, and stressful, we're both trying to decide what to do with our careers and college, etc. I hate to admit it, but all the stress of the world is making the love fade.  It is still there, but I know when I give him hugs or kisses, it's just not the same.  I only get that feeling of love some of the time. I'm sure it's the same for him.  We both had an argument last night - Him saying I'm cold to him, and me saying he's cold to me. I just don't understand.  I know it's normal for love to fade a little bit, but sometimes I find myself thinking about leaving the relationship just to have that feeling of being in love again.  He says that he's satisfied with me, but I know that the affection for him too has become mechanical half of the time.  I know not all hope is lost.  What can we do to keep the love alive, with the little time we have to spend on each other? Thanks a lot. ~Dianna

Answer:  Dear Dianna,
You are at the stage in a relationship when you are over the exciting first love bliss, although if you are in a good relationship, you should be best friends that love to be together, that talk about everything, that could not imagine being with another and that is wanting marriage and commitment with a future soon. If you are not feeling this way, then I would be concerned. If you both feel like there is "coldness" between the two of you, then there is some lack of communication. People stay married for years because there is a bond with their partner that is special and significant. If you feel that your love is fading, then you must find something that you both could do as a hobby or a project. You will never have that first love feeling with him again and if you left and found someone else then you would have to start all over, find that first love feeling, and then once again be in the same position that you are in right now. If you truly want to stay with him or at least give it a try then you will need to find something that you both want to do and then make it happen. Live out a dream together or find a similar liking that you both can look forward to. For example,  raise animals together, create something together, build a project together, become involved in a continuous hobby or exercise together. If you find something that you both want to do and enjoy becoming involved in, you will automatically become bonded. Of course it must be a good, interesting, fun thing. I know you do not have much time and it possibly could be that you have to brainstorm together so that you can find a way to cut back in one area so that the both of you can explore other areas in your lives. You may want to fix up a house or rebuild cars together, take dance classes together, take up gardening, biking, hiking, open a home based business, invent something, go to a church together, join a club, become food critics or movie connoisseurs, help out at a homeless shelter or an animal shelter, or whatever you come up with that interests you. Love will fade in any relationship unless you make time for one another, rely on the other, open up to each other and do things together. You need to put a little adventure and excitement into your lives. It is not healthy to work constantly. It is better to enjoy your work working at a medium pace rather than to be miserable working yourself to a full limit.  Your health will catch up and slow you down in the long run. There should always be balance within your daily life. Create a pie chart with percentages representing the time in the day and allow some of that time for the two of you together and some time for just yourself. This will help lighten the load and will give you those much needed fun breaks during the day. 
Take care and good luck!
Kiya Sakaris, C.P.C.C.


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