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1. Bridal Show
2.
Engagements
3. Bridal Show 101
4. Events
& Dates
5. Tip from the Pro
6.
Question for Kiya
7. Special News
8. Coming Soon
9. Look Who's New
10. Just for fun!
11.
Wedding
Trivia
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 Announce your
Engagement
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
(Pictured above: Devon Weaver & Patrick
McGuirk 01-04-08)
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 Events and Dates to
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Tip from a Pro:
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Debra Hiebert
Tres Fabu Event Planning
& Design
Holiday
Greetings!
This is the time of year when
one exchanges gifts with their loved ones. Whether
it be your new fiance or a gift to be presented to your
husband, wife, family member or friend. Truly, it
is the meaning and thought behind the gift.
Instead of shopping and purchasing a gift ~ try
something unique and different.
There is
nothing more powerful than pen to paper.
Think of how special this person is in
your life; what they personally mean to you; how they
enhance your life; enrich it; what they bring to your
life to balance it or give it more meaning. Write
how you feel in either a letter or a poem. Use
your own handwriting on a lovely piece of paper; hire a
calligrapher to make your words a piece of art; or
design your words in a design program and print it as a
gift. All of the above would make for a fabulous
gift.....either the paper itself; or in a scrapbook
(for future additions throughout the years) or have
it professionally matted and framed. Very
fabulous!
This is truly an intimate gift
from the heart and one that will be treasured throughout
your years together as a family.
Warmest
wishes this holiday season and
bonjour!
lic
~Debra
Click here to visit Tres Fabu
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 Special
News:
Watch Closely! Brides and
Grooms will LOVE what ForeverInspired is about to
unveil! Unprecedented!! Free!!
AWESOME!! Grooms, get ready!! What is
it? Ahhh.... the secret to be unveiled in a few
weeks!
Want to win an authentic script from (your
choice) either "Cheers" or "Star Trek: The Next
Generation"? Then, send your guess as to what
ForeverInspired is unveiling to: ForeverInspired@surewest.net!
Winner
to be announced in the January Nuptial News.
~
Mitch Darnell
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Coming to news stands
soon!
Sacramento
Bride and Groom magazine is proud to
announce that our 12th Anniversary issue will be
available at Borders, Barnes & Nobel, Raley's, Bel
Air and many other newsstand locations through out the
greater Sacramento V alley by
mid-December. Get a complimentary copy from any of
our fine advertisers or at the Premier Wedding Show
January 6th. |
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Just for
fun!
If you haven't
caught this video online yet, check out this Bride and
Groom's unique first dance
here.
If you are interested in
choreographing a first dance whether it's silly or
serious, call Showcase Ballroom
and have them help
you make your own first dance
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 The Premier Wedding Show...
The "Must Attend" Show This
January!
Announcing the Premier Wedding
Show, Sacramento's finest bridal show, and the
first major show this season. Meet many of this region's
most sought after wedding vendors. It's Sunday, January
6th, from 11am to 4pm, at the luxurious Arden
Hills Resort Club & Spa.
You'll discover everything from
your wedding gown and florist, to photographers and
videographers, cakes and caterers, dj's, limousines,
party rental companies, reception sites, tuxedos, and of
course, wedding planners to help you put it all
together. Find the perfect makeup, and hairstylist to
enhance your personal style....
It's your chance to meet and
talk with exhibitors and to schedule all the services
you'll need to make your wedding absolutely
perfect
Admission is ten dollars, and
parking is complimentry. Sacramento Bride and
Groom magazine is proud to be a
sponsor of this event. Be sure to stop at our
booth and pick up a complimentary copy of our
12th Anniversary
issue.
Click here to
pre-register and receive an admission
discount
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Bridal Show 101: How to get the most out of
them
January kicks-off the bridal show season for
all of the engaged and newly engaged couples. Here
are a few pointers on how to make the most of your time
and your experience... they can be overwhelming for
first timers!
1 Make a list of vendors/services
that you will need to help plan your special day.
Organizing this ahead of time can help the process
tremendously.
2 Wear comfortable shoes and
clothing. You'll be walking a lot and most likely
carrying a big bag filled with goodies and useful
information.
3 Bring a buddy - your mother, your
maid of honor, a bridesmaid or, better yet, your
fiance. It's to your advantage to include him in
as much as possible from the beginning. Your buddy
is also perfect for carrying the several pounds of
information and samples you will gather.
4 Bring
pre-printed labels or a rubber stamp with your name,
address, telephone number, wedding date and your
fiance's name. These can be computer labels
you print yourself or regular address labels to which
you add the date and the groom's name. Having
labels or a stamp eliminates the need to write this
information every time you register with a vendor to win
prizes or to receive
information.
5 Free bags.
As soon as possible, find a vendor who provides
them. You'll need one to carry goodies.
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Register for everything. Vendors give away
valuable gifts and services. You can't win if you
don't sign up.
7 Take advantage of discount
coupons. Many vendors provide special discounts
for brides.
8 Take your time. A few extra minuets
spent with wedding professionals at the show can save
hours on the telephone later.
9 Talk to other brides to be. They might
have tips you haven't thought of.
10 Attend at least one fashion show (it's
probably the only time you and your companion will have
an opportunity to sit down). The fashion shows
usually are choreographed beautifully, and they can be
the highlight of the day. Bring a pen or pencil to
make notes on the program in case you see a bride
gown you like.
11 After the show, treat your show buddy to
lunch or dinner. At the very least, you'll both
need a latte or mocha. Your friend will appreciate
your
thoughtfulness.
Remember, not all shows are created
equal. Very large shows with too many brides can
be overwhelming and a deterrent to having adequate time
to talk with vendors. On the other hand, shows
that are too small may not provide enough variety in the
services you need to plan your
wedding.
Last, but not least, keep an open mind, have
fun and don't forget comfortable
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Questions for Kiya: Kiya S. Sakaris,
C.P.C.C.
Question: Dear Kiya, Hi,
In the movies and on TV, men invariably kneel when they
propose. I'm not certain, but I don't think I've
known a single man who's done this. Do you have
any rough idea of what percentage of men do? Many
Thanks, Steve
Answer: Dear
Steve,
No. I truly do not know of an exact
percentage, but I have known several men that have
gotten down on one knee to propose to the woman they
love. I also know that the number of men that propose on
one knee has diminished drastically. It may have to do
with status, age, generation gaps or a swarming due to
the feminine movements. More women are doing the asking.
This may contribute to part of the reason. Since this is
an old fashion tradition, there tend to be more people
who use this technique if they are either older, carried
on the traditions from their elders in the family and
have not adapted to societal changes, or became wrapped
up with the rush in today's world (everything is more
high tech, unsophisticated, and speed oriented for
convenience). This allows less time for old fashion
romance since everyone tries to do something unique and
that is bigger and better than their competitors. Also,
our status levels have changed a great deal in the last
several decades. Where it used to be that all
people in the United States were either low or
middle income, blue and white collar workers; Now
there are additional status levels due to a wider
variety of steps on the economic ladder.
I know this
went around your question. Hope this helped a tad bit
anyway.
Take care,
Kiya
Sakaris, C.P.C.C.
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here to visit A New Beginning
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Trivia
Garter Toss
and Bouquet Toss
In parts of Europe during the
14th century, having a piece of the bride's clothing was
thought to bring good luck. Guests would literally
destroy the brides dress by ripping off pieces of
fabric. In order to prevent this, brides began throwing
various items to the guests - the garter belt being one
of the items.
In order to avoid this
problem, it became customary in the 14th century for the
bride to toss her garter to the men. Sometimes the men
would get drunk, become impatient, and try to remove the
garter ahead of time. Therefore, the custom evolved for
the groom to remove and toss the garter. With that
change the bride started to toss the bridal bouquet to
the unwed girls of marriageable age. Tradition says that
whoever catches the bouquet shall be the next to marry.
She keeps the bouquet to ensure this
destiny.
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