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New Year's Eve Bash

Pop the champagne open....it's almost New Year's!! New Year's Eve is a very popular date to get married on, why not start out you're marriage with a bang!

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It seems that, each year, we find ourselves scratching our heads debating on what we should do for New Year's Eve....well some people decide to create a party for us!

I will admit, at first I was skeptical of having a wedding on New Year's Eve....just due to the fact that you may be potentially taking away somebody's holiday or time off from work for what people may think might be an  "obligation" to attend for whatever reason. But the more I think about it, the more I believe it may actually be a great idea to have a New Year's Eve wedding. You typically want to do something fun and exciting for New Year's Eve anyway...why not have a wedding? What a memorable New Year's that will make. You can get all your friends and family together and kick off the New Year in fashion. You can avoid the crowds, the over-priced bars and create you're own magical night that you can share with all the people you love in one room.

You can really create an awesome ceremony and reception atmosphere with the New Year's theme. The fireworks, disco balls, champagne, confetti, balloons and all you can think of that shines and sparkles!

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You can really do it right from the beginning with some exciting "Save the Dates" and fun New Year's Eve stamps to send off into the mail:

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Instead of roses lining the aisle, add confetti, balloons or sparkling stars:

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Create the New Year's Eve feel to your reception tables by adding color, confetti and favors so that you're guests can use them throughout the night:

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Add a ball drop at midnight to really create the New Year's Eve energy:



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Add a disco ball to your dance floor:

You could really make it fun and memorable by creating a theme in which your guests need to dress up for. Send out invitations that resemble "The Great Gatsby" or the "roaring 20's" and dress accordingly:

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Here are some other amazing ideas from New Year's Eve inspiration boards I found on the web:



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Bella M Events



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http://www.winterweddingideas.org/



Jessica Claire Photography


Regardless of what you are doing on New Year's Eve...be safe and have fun!!! :)

Spreading the Holiday Decor

As everyone gears up to spend the holidays with their family and close friends....I thought I would share some of the Christmas-themed weddings that brides have created for their weddings.

It's always fun to see pictures of other weddings when planning your own. You want to get the creativity flowing and maybe even snatch an idea here or there to create your own perfect wedding day. So here are some ideas that brides have come up with for their weddings and what better opportunity to highlight Christmas-themed weddings then now....enjoy!

The Flowers:

The Cake:





The Decor:



A few inspiration boards to put you in the spirit:

Happy Holidays to Everyone!!

Images courtesy of The Knot and Project Wedding

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11/11/11

First....HAPPY Veteran's Day to all you out there who serve or have served in the military. We appreciate all that you do for our country. Thank you!

Now in wedding news:

Today is a very busy day for all those in the wedding industry. Couples were busy planning for a wedding today or flocking to wedding chapels for this popular 11/11/11 wedding date. People were rushing to the courthouse to get their marriage license on Thursday before government offices were shut down for Veteran's Day. People all over the world are getting married on this popular date which happens once every 100 years. These couples either believe in good luck or just want to remember an easy anniversary date! ;)

In Vegas, a marriage license was given out every two minutes and over a thousand were issued on Thursday for the Friday date.



Courtesy of Jim Seida-msnbc.com

 I wish you all good luck and hope the date brings you nothing but happiness!

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Hello Beautiful!

Helping to support our community for a good cause.....

Hello Beautiful Color Salon & Art Spa hosted the 4th Annual Fantasy Hair, Fashion and Art Show that was held at Hula Bay on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Also known as the Winter Wonderland which supported Toys for Tots.

Kudos to Nicole Santana with Hello Beautiful, she hosted a beautiful and very successful event. Every seat was filled, all the standing areas were full and people were squeezing in the balcony areas to get a glimpse at what Winter Wonderland had to offer. The Marines had to go call in another large van because there were so many presents being donated that night...Modern Day Events had the pleasure of being involved with this great charity.

Scites Photography was on hand to capture all the wonderful moments throughout the night:



Nicole Santana, Event Hostess and Organizer



There was a fabulous turnout, amazing costumes, great hair and awesome entertainment. A BIG thank you goes out to everyone for their support in this charity.

Event Sponsors:

Hello Beautiful
Hula Bay
Modern Day Events
Scites Photography
Blake High School of the Arts
Karl & DiMarco School of Theatre & Dance
Nick Schriver with Decorating Elves
Donna Craig at Coyote Design Graphics
Frostings, Inc.
Walls & Windows
Jesse Nobles Photography

A BIG thank you to everyone that donated, contributed and showed their support for Toys for Tots! :)

Images courtesy of Scites Photography

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Life's Highlights

As I was planning my wedding and creating my budget, I wasn't too sure about video. Yes, it would be great to have but was it necessary? However, my husband was adamant that we have a videographer at the wedding and I must say, he was right!

Your wedding day goes by so fast. You spend all this time planning and preparing and then it's over in the blink of an eye. You end up forgetting so many bits and pieces of the night because so many different things are going on. I wish I got to say hello to everyone but my husband and I split up throughout the night so we could thank everyone for coming out and celebrating with us! :)

A friend recommended that we use Scott & April with Life's Highlights. They were the sweetest couple and  very professional. They work with you on what you want and have a great sense of creativity.

When we received the highlight video, I was so happy we chose to get videography. I strongly recommend it. You want to look back and remember the things that happened on that night, all the people who were there, the little moments you missed and can look back on for the rest of your life and to share with your children. Life's Highlight's did an amazing job and I can't say enough good things about them. I absolutely loved them and the work that they did for us!

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There are great videographers in the Tampa Bay area who do a fantastic job. Give them a call and consider it in your budget because it is definitely worth it!! :)

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