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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
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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
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 Events and
Dates to Know
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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
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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,
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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!
Click here to Register and start
talking!
Don't
forget to check out the "Question of the Month" and give
us your thoughts! Go to "Newsletter
Chatter."
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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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