You are cordially invited to attend the
Elk Grove Bridal Show, FREE!

Sunday, January 31, 2010
2-6 pm
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Elk Grove, CA

With these tough economic times, who says you can't get something for nothing? The Elk Grove Bridal Show offers free admission, free parking, mini workshops, free samplings from local caterers and wineries, and of course, your free copy of Sacramento Bride and Groom Magazine!

"We are the small show with a big heart", Natalee, the show's producer claims.¬Ý"We offer brides three choices in each category, each with a different package and price range."¬ÝWith smaller crowds, our vendors take the time to answer any questions you may have.

This year's show focus is "Going Green".¬ÝThe Elk Grove Bridal Show's quality vendors will show you fun and easy ideas to help you save money, while helping the environment as well.

Let the Elk Grove Bridal Show help you plan a stress free wedding while you save money and help the environment too! And don’Äôt forget, bridal shows are not just for brides. Bring your friends. The holidays are fast approaching, and anyone planning a special event can benefit from the show.

Oh, and did we mention "Bride Bingo"?¬ÝCome and play for great prizes.

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Time to set some Goals!

So it’Äôs that time of year when everyone decides to start the New Year out right and do all those things they keep saying they need to do. I’Äôm not much on resolutions but I think it’Äôs a great time to set goals. Rather than focus on all the things I may be doing wrong or should do differently, I prefer to think about what I want to accomplish this year. I like to set my sights very high and come up with some pretty amazing stuff. You never know-it just might happen. And in years past, I have achieved some things I thought initially was pretty scary. So I was thinking about all the engagements that happened recently and how there are a lot of girls that will be planning a wedding this year. I am sure the initial thought is big and huge and amazing. I mean really, how many people think I want something small and sensible. Yes, there are some out there-but most of us I think want something big and splashy that says I am marrying the man of my dreams and life is amazing. Right? This deserves a big celebration. However, there is the very practical and business side of me that would never go into debt for this. But like many of us girls, I want what I want. So here are some of my ideas on how to have the big wedding but for a great deal.

Make a list of all the things that you picture on your wedding day. Mine for example-a hot guy in a suit in a nice pair of shoes, friends and family, delicious appetizers (I often eat more of those than the meal), an enormous assortment of desserts, a lot of cocktails and so on. The things that make it special aren’Äôt necessarily the most expensive things and I have found if I really, really want something I find a way. And if it does cost a lot, I find a way to get it cheaper. For instance, Saturday is the most popular day to get married and also the most expensive. You have to plan further in advance and pay premium pricing. To me Saturday would never make my dream wedding list-it doesn’Äôt matter at all to me. So it would be easy to pick another day, pay less for the venue for sure and then get my pick of any vendor I want.

Another major thing for me is lots to drink-to me that makes a celebration. So that is an easy choice to choose a venue that doesn’Äôt charge to bring in alcohol or doesn’Äôt charge full price for drinks. As much as I would love to buy all my friends and family $10 martinis all night I would definitely be regretting the decision when I saw the bill. I would find someone I know to be the officient. It makes it more personal and much less expensive. And I once saw the greatest photo of bridesmaids in dresses from Target with a sash added to the waist and all in red peep toe heals. It was adorable and cheap!

Once you decide the things that are most important to set those as your goals. You don’Äôt even need a solution right away just keep in the spirit of having what you want. Not only will it end up being exactly what you wanted but you will enjoy the whole planning process more. Don’Äôt get caught up on what is traditional, what you are supposed to do-think instead about what signifies starting a new life with someone and making that commitment and promise. There will probably be many things that you want to have that don’Äôt cost a thing-like a toast from someone very special to you.

So I say start the year thinking big. Have it just the way you dream it. Write that list of goals and don’Äôt hold back!

’Äì Amy Nicole

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This wedding tradition is one of the few that still makes sense in the present time and it isn't darkened by old superstitions about fertility and virginity (oh, those again!) It is just a cute little fun tradition to enjoy. The "something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" is usually an item given by a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is suppose to carry over to the new bride. "Something blue" symbolizes love, modesty and fidelity.

This old saying has an additional line, "and a silver sixpence in her shoe." This may date back to a Scottish custom where a sixpence (an old form of coinage) is placed inside the left shoe of the bride as it represents wealth and financial security! These days a dime or a copper penny is sometimes substituted. There are a few on-line companies that sell keepsake sixpences (replicas) for weddings.

There are many items to use for "something old", such as a vintage locket with a grandparent photo inside pinned onto the bouquet, or on the hem of the gown. Your beautiful wedding gown can certainly be considered the "something new." A borrowed pair of earrings or other piece of jewelry can work for the "something borrowed", and check out these great blue shoes a bride of mine wore... that's a clever way to incorporate the "something blue."

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Are you looking for a sexy, romantic gift for the man in your life? Are you an everyday woman that would like to look like a centerfold model? Do you want your lover to see a beautiful side of you that's never been seen before?

Diana Miller Photography is now offering a special for brides to surprise their grooms with just in time for Valentine’Äôs Day - a tasteful yet sensual boudoir portrait just for him! Diana can create that beautiful, flattering photography with a money back guarantee. It's the perfect gift to surprise your sweetheart with! The photo sessions are a fun experience in a safe, comfortable atmosphere. We have partnered with the Sterling Hotel and have selected dates where we will be shooting at the hotel, or choose the time that best suits you in our home studio. And guys ’Äì this is for you too! What woman wouldn’Äôt be thrilled to get a sexy ’Äúdudeoir’Äù Valentine’Äôs portrait from her honey? Your sweetheart would be so flattered if you took the time to do this for her. Too shy to come in alone? We also do couples portraits.

Call Diana for more info at 916-729-5520 (mention Nuptial News code 720 when calling to make your appointment, and you will receive 50% off your portrait session and a special gift just for booking!) or visit our website at www.dianamiller.com and click on promotions to see our Valentine’Äôs Special!

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