Cootie Catchers!

I just found these online and they are one of the new hot trends this year. Kat's Cootie Catchers have been featured in Style Magazine, New York Weddings Magazine(Summer 2009 issue), and Brides.com! They can be customized with every detail and be used as your program, menu, or just a fun way to entertain your guests with trivia questions about the wedding couple or wedding dares (Ask a stranger to dance!), or a combination of it all! Have a wedding favor that is truely different and guarenteed to wow your guests. You can purchase for about $1 each at Kat's Krafts.

Tons of Photos received today!

I got the photos from both Marianne and Jeff's wedding as well as Candyce & Justin's wedding that just happened this past Sunday. Was so excited! I had already seen Marianne and Jeff's photos but now I have my copies. Here is the link to my flickr page that has them all! They turned out great. Their wedding was so much fun and they partied all night! Thought we were going to have to kick everyone out at the end of the night!

Now, Candyce and Justin are such an awesome couple! Candyce has become a great friend and I am sure we will continue to hang out even now that the wedding is over. Their pictures are great and you can just see the love and happiness in their eyes. The dreamy look Candyce gets when she looks at Justin is adorable. You can even see the beads of sweat on Justin's forehead during the ceremony. Here is a link to a slide show of just a portion of the over 2,000 photos the photographers took.

Happy New Year!

So I am a little behind but better late than never. Hope everyone had a wonder holiday season and is looking forward to the new year as much as I am!

Candyce & Justin's wedding is next weekend! I can't wait! Candyce and Justin are such an awesome couple and have been such a joy to work with. I think I will be sad when it is all over.

Stay tuned for photos of this beautiful couple!

Introducing the new Mr. & Mrs. DeLumpa!

The pictures are coming but here is the wedding video from Jeff & Marianne's wedding on August 8th, 2009! If you look quick when Jeff & Marianne are entering the ballroom, you'll see me opening the doors for them!

Bay Area Weddng Videoproduction for Marianne & Jeff's wedding from www.bayareavdoproduction.com on Vimeo.

Happy Turkey & Pie Day! 2010 Special!

Well the holidays are fast approaching! I can't believe this year is coming to an end so quickly. In some exciting news, I just completed my training with the ACPWC (Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants) and received my certificate in the mail the other day! I am so excited and can't wait to work toward my "Certified" title!

Other excited things (and this pertains to all of you), The Test Of Time Weddings is offering a great special for 2010! For the first five couples who book a date with us in 2010 will get $300 off our "Wedding Day Management" Package (valued at $1,100) or our "Full-Service" Package (valued at $2,500). Don't worry, if one of these packages doesn't fit your needs, we can create a package as unique as your relationship!

Happy Holidays and remember, as the holidays approach and the stress can build, don't forget to breathe!

Going Back To School!

On Monday I start my wedding planner certification class through ACPWC! I can't wait! I got a late start enrolling so I have been swamped in homework preparing for the class. That is why I haven't been posting much lately. Well, I decide to take a short break from the piles of work and let everyone in on the news!

Appart from that, I got a review on OneWed.com so I get this neeat little badge I can put on my site! Yippee!
You can click on the badge to read the review. Thank you Marianne & Jeff DeLumpa!

More good news! I got my business cards finally! Next step, my actual website!

Well I will try to keep everyone updated on how the class is going. Hopefully I will have time but I am sure next week I will be buried in homework! I can't wait! I am so excited to finally be taking the next step toward my dream!

Put it on Ice - Inspiration Board #5

I found this great idea in The Best of Martha Stewart Living: Weddings . There was a beautiful four tiered wedding cake made of ice with chilled jumbo shrimp laying atop each layer like beautiful flowers. Well, how about I just show you the picture?

Isn't it so elegant?! Well, I was inspired. Although ice sculptures can be expensive, they don't have to be. This one is pretty simple to make as they are just blocks. If you have the freezer space, why not? Just get some cake pans in the size that you want fill them with water and freeze.

Now, a few tips as it isn't exactly as simple as making ice cubes.
1. Put the pans in the freezer before adding the water. Once they are filled they can be pretty heavy.
2. Allow them to freeze for at least two full days to make sure they are good and solid.
3. When you are ready, take them out of the freezer and allow them to melt slightly and they are easy to remove. Do NOT run hot water over them as that will cause them to crack.
4. Get creative! Add food coloring or glitter. Or use distilled water for very clear ice.

Now if you are doing tiers like this one, obviously, you can just stack them. Ice is slippery. Drill a couple holes near the center (make sure you measure so your tiers are straight) and insert dowels. Make sure they are strong enough as ice is much heavier than cake.

Have fun!

Now for the inspiration board... All related to ice! So chill out, relax, and enjoy!

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