Fun Facts for the Holidays! LOL

1-Because of the different time zones Santa actually has 31 hours to deliver gifts. The reindeer have to fly very fast to get to 823 homes per second.

2- USPS delivers 20 billion cards and packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

3- Rudolph first came on the scene in 1939 when Montgomery Ward Dept stores distributed 2.4 million copies of the booklet "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' by the stores copywriter Robert May.

4- Executives from Montgomery Ward vetoed the original name Rollo so Robert went to his daughter - she suggested Rudolph!

5- Merry Christmas in Italian is Buon Natale!



6-The first candy cane dates back to 1670 in Germany. A choir director distributed the sugar sticks to young singers during a Christmas services to keep them quite.

7- More then 1.7 billion candy canes are made every year.

8- Charles Dickens write 'A Christmas Carol' between Oct and November of 1843. The story was a hit, selling 6,000 copies by Christmas Day.

9- Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian for Merry Christmas) is actually phonetic. When Westerners brought the tradition to Hawaii the locals were having trouble pronouncing Merry Christmas so turned it into words more easy to roll off their tongue.

10- Santa arrives to Hawaii in a bright red outrigger canoe, it carries him across the sea right onto the beach. Sleighs aren't much use so the reindeer can take a little rest while deliveries are made on the islands!



info: from Real Simple

Peppermint Martini

For your Holiday Party...a yummy drink. Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 1/2 ounces vodka
1 ounce of white crème de menthe
splash of peppermint schnapps
Mini candy canes

Instructions
1. Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.

2. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish each with a candy cane or crush candy canes and rim glass.

Jennifer & Jared Part II

B.I.G Video Show

Kenneth is a wonderful and very talented videographer based in PA. I met him through Samantha Goldberg (Gold Events & Co.) back in September while coordinating the wedding of NJ's Senator, Joe Vitale to Miss NJ USA 2002 Robin Williams.

While I didn't have a videographer for my wedding, long story short (I can't watch a movie twice, I wasn't a fan of having a video to watch it once and then put away to collect dust)...heck I don't think I have watched our episode on Whose Wedding Is It Anyway more than twice!!! It was during Jennifer & Jared's wedding that I started to appreciate videography and I admit, regret not having a wedding video to watch even if it was just once.

Kenneth edited and put together an amazing 5 minute video show of the highlights and special moments that took place earlier in the day of Jennifer & Jared.

J & J to watched and share it with their guests towards the end of the Reception.

So, If I had to do it all over again, I would hire a videographer, I would hire Ken!

Brides...I suggest not skipping on your wedding video. Having your wedding video is preserving the moments "live" that will stir the emotions in the years to come!

Here is Jenn & Jared's BIG Video Show by Kenneth Stillman! Enjoy!

12.13.08 Congratulations Jennifer & Jared!

Busy Weekend part II...

Saturday, Samantha and I were off to The Merion in South Jersey for Jennifer & Jared's wedding. They were the sweetest couple ever and such a delight to work with.

J & J's bridal party was filled with just true and genuine friendship. It was very touching when one of the bridesmaids approached me expressing her gratitude to us for creating the wedding Jenn had visioned and the fact that the couple was happy filled her with joy.

Here we are with the sweetest groom and most stunning bride.

Samantha's pick of chocolate pintuck overlays was the perfect touch for their design concept; Elegance.

sugar, sugar...makes love so sweet

It was a pleasure working along with the following top notch wedding professionals that made Jennifer & Jared's wedding day a beautiful and memorable event...

Photography by Josh Lynn Photography
Videography and BIG video show by Kenneth Stillman Video
Lighting, emcee and Entertainment by DJDJ Bishop from DJ's available

and a special thanks to an amazing maitre d', Scot at The Merion!

12.12.08 Congratulations Jaime & Phil

Busy weekend Part I

It was a very busy weekend but it was successful and fun-filled, so that's a great payoff!

Jaime & Phil tied the knot at The ValleyRegency on Friday. The Mother of the Bride was... Mother in charge, so she contacted me to provide her with the amenity baskets, place cards and a little guidance. The concept of Jaime & Phil's wedding was Black & White Elegance.

Here are a few pictures of their finished products...enjoy, I'll post pro pics soon.

Place cards

Bridal Show 2009

Plan your day in style and create the wedding of your dreams. Be pampered with fabulous door prizes, chic giveaways, product samples and take home packages all exclusive to Behind The Veil Bridal Shows.
Come and experience one of the most innovative shows this year! See some of the behind the scenes of "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway's" best episodes. And maybe even meet some of the brides who participated! Join Samantha Goldberg along with several of your favorite planners on January18th 2009 at the Ft Lee Double Tree in Ft Lee NJ.

Purchase your advance tickets today and get everything you need to make your wedding day as perfect as ever! Register now! It's a show you don't want to miss...

Looking forward to seeing you!

Happy Planning!

The DoubleTree Hotel
2117 Route 4 Eastbound
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
12:00 noon-7:00pm

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Follow up~ Solar do Minho Networking event

To be honest, I was unsure about attending this event (due to time and distance), but glad Robyn and I did go. I crossed paths with some of the wonderful professionals I have had the pleasure of working with and had the opportunity to meet and make some new friends.

Some of the friends we know and the ones we got to meet...

The host, executive chef and owner; Mr. Carlos Lopes of Solar Do Minho

Mario of Touch of Class

Mary of Touch of Class video

Josh of Josh Lynn Photography

Charmaine Jones The Cake Diva

Ella of Elzbieta Photography

Adrian of adrian iordache photography

Brian of Encore Studios & Local traffic

Julie of Just Flawless Makeup

Greg & Susan of Multivision Photography & Video

Lisa of Elite Affairs

Cupa Cabana Gourmet Coffee bars (BEST Cafe Mocha I've had!)

Adam of Place Everyone

Dave of DTR entertainment

Kevin of Gemini videography

The event went smoothly and not only we got to network with other fellow professionals, we also had the opportunity of meeting face to face with the sponsors; Wedalert, NJWedding, Natalie Corrales of Brides NJ & Brides.com, Joe Tortorello of Wedding Zone , Bill Lippolis of Bridal Expo, Marissa of Contemporary Bride...there were others we couldn't get to, hopefully another time.

Soon to be brides: if you are looking for a Venue, check out Solar Do Minho. A few words about it...Portuguese beautiful, modern, one wedding at a time restaurant, banquet hall in Roselle park, NJ.

As usual, I forgot my camera home, so no pictures. Robyn and I took pictures at one of the photobooths. Once I get the scanner to work...I'll post.

Update on DOC promo

Date no longer available...
January 2009
Sunday 4th

The following dates are no longer available...

February 2009
Saturday 14th
Saturday 21st

April 2009
Sunday 12th

May
Sunday 10th
Friday 22nd

We still have some dates and promo ends tomorrow 12/5/08

Sharing is Caring

I am finally sharing a few pictures of Samantha Goldberg's fabulous birthday bash!

We can say there's a new planner in town OR in the making...lol...Sam's husband managed to plan each and every detail to make this a wonderful and memorable event for her. that's love!

It is safe to say "You learn from the best!" He pulled off a beautiful event. Sam, very well invested time teaching him some of the industry, ha!

Everything was absolutely beyond fantastic! starting with the Venue of our friend Gerald Frungillo; The Manor at Skylands Castle a great setting, delicious food and outstanding hospitality. Now to the pictures...please...

Sam and I

The beautiful room set up and lighting

Although it was not a surprise birthday celebration, the details and design were. Sam had no idea what the room would look like...here's her reaction to the marvelous job her husband and professionals did.

The gobo that was displayed on the wall during cocktail hr.

The same design was used on her invites.

sassy floral design for a sassy celebrity planner

flowers by A Touch of Elegance

And the best for last...yummy gorgeous cake from my favorite baker

Carlos Bakery in Hoboken, NJ

NJ Wedding Industry Networking Event

Today Robyn and I are off to Solar do Minho in Roselle Park,NJ. They are hosting a business to business event, we are excited to meet some new friends (wedding profesionals) and look forward to get together with the friends we already know.
Check back for reviews and some info on the professionals we meet.

Happy Monday!

...and happy December 1st!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

ps...there are still a few dates available for the Budget friendly Day of Coordination promo package!

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