January, 2011


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Jan 11

Thank Goodness…

Sometimes when I have bloggers-block, there’s nothing else to do but say “Happy Friday” and call it a blogging day.

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baby love xoxo


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Jan 11

Better Together Events: Bride’s Choice 2011!

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We are proud to share that for the 2nd straight year WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Better Together Events has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for wedding planning!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Better Together Events stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Better Together Events for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Better Together Events is among the very best wedding planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today here.

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire.com, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).


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Jan 11

Tuesday Shoesday, Vendor Spotlight: PhotoKisses

Thank you to PhotoKisses for sending along this incredible image of some fabulous bridal shoes that I saw here a few weeks back.

I love the shoes, too!  With a 2.5 inch heel, these navy satin pumps should carry you through an unforgettable evening.  They come in tons of colors too, and at less than $50, they’re a steal.  Click here to get your own.


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Jan 11

Happy Crafty Friday

Delightful – a book described by  Glamour magazine as “Martha Stewart on crack—with a healthy dose of Xanax.”  Sign me up please.  It includes directions on how to complete 50 fabulous crafts for your wedding including timelines to keep DIY-ers in check.  Head on over to amazon to buy your copy.

Here are some examples of the beautiful creations you could end up with for your big day.


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Jan 11

Tuesday Shoesday, Vendor Spotlight: McKay’s Photography

Happy Shoesday, everyone!  We are in love with this shot courtesy of McKay’s Photography.  It’s amazing how you can sense some of the bride and groom’s personality just by seeing a photo of their shoes!  And you know the reception is going to be hopping when the groom is in Chuck Taylors… :)

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Jan 11

Wedding Planner in Wonderland

If you have ever received correspondence in the mail from me, you’ll know that I just love rubber stamps.  I think they can add a spot of sass and fun to an otherwise ordinary letter or note.

Head on over to Wonderland Room’s Etsy’s shop for some truly wonderful stamps.

Love Diary Cute Stamp Set (25 Mini Stamps), $23

Love Diary Cute Stamp Set (25 Mini Stamps), $23


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Jan 11

Emily and Brendan on Well Wed!

I am so proud and ecstatic to share that Emily and Brendan’s wedding has been featured on WellWed on the Cape!

Click here to read all about it!

You’ll note that this was a destination wedding for Better Together Events, something we have a lot of experience doing!  We’ve traveled to Saratoga Springs, Pittsburgh, the Cape, and beyond for fabulous nuptials!


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Jan 11

Tuesday Shoesday, Vendor Spotlight: Hilary Argentieri Photography

If it’s Tuesday, it’s  Shoesday at Better Together Events.  Thanks to Hilary Argentieri Photography for sharing a beautiful shot of these fabulous sling-backs with us.  For a similar pair, head on over to Zappos and check out these classic Stuart Weitzman satin sling-backs.

Hilary Shoe Shot


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Jan 11

Signature Cocktail: A Twist on The Rum and Coke

Try this twist on the classic rum and coke at your next party or special event: Vanilla-Rum Colas courtesy of Martha Stewart.

  • Small ice cubes
  • 3 cups cola or diet cola
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 orange wedges or 4 sliced kumquats

Directions

  1. For each drink, fill a glass 3/4 full with ice. Add 1/2 cup cola, 3 tablespoons rum, and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. Squeeze orange or kumquats into drink, and stir. Serves 6.


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Jan 11

If It’s Tuesday, It’s Shoesday

Better Together Events is starting a special, new, 2011 blog feature: Tuesday=Shoesday.  Each Tuesday, I will spotlight an amazing pair of bridal shoes sure to knock your socks off (literally!).

Rainbow shoes to brighten your winter day.  Summer is coming.  Photo via The Cherry Blossom Girl.  Shoes are D&G.