Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Travel Gift Registry




The typical registries are for linens, pots and pans, kitchen utensils etc...  But, what if you and your fiance' have everything already? You have lived together for a few years and really all that you need at this point is money to go on a honeymoon. Well, the answer really is simple.  Start a honeymoon registry!  Many travel agencies are able to assist you with these plans however if you would like something that is very unique go to www.WillisTravels.com and Kathy will be able to help you with all of your honeymoon needs.

Honeymoon Registries are becoming very popular with brides and grooms these days.  Now, your guests can give you something that you truly can remember.  A monetary donation to the site can now assist you with all of your honeymoon needs.

Remember to post that you have a honeymoon registry on your bridal shower invites!

Thursday, April 30, 2009

How to Throw a Co-Ed Wedding Shower

Why should the girls have all the fun?  Supporting your groom to be by having his close friends and family there is becoming more and more popular. 

Set a Theme:



Having a co-ed shower that is themed is sure to produce gifts that even the men will enjoy seeing.

Think about having a honeymoon shower. If you know where the bride and groom intend to vacation after the big event you can keep the destination in mind and use it for the theme of your co-ed shower. The guests will be expected to bring gifts that the couple will enjoy on their honeymoon such as cameras, excursion gift certificates, guidebooks, or even a video camera.

If you decide to host a shower around the theme of home entertaining, this will allow the guests to purchase gifts with that in mind. Some gift ideas might include a wine rack, decanter or glasses, barbeque tools, cake plates and special tableware.

Whatever theme you decide upon for your co-ed wedding shower, it is sure to be a hit.

EARTH FRIENDLY WEDDINGS

It is always nice to hear that businesses are going green, grocery stores are now offering re-usable grocery bags, people are recycling, and now even weddings are going Green!!


What a fun way to let everyone know what is near and dear to your heart.

We sell a large selection of recycled invitations, announcements and save the date cards as well as earth friendly accessories. Call us for more product information or go to our website to order online. www.LoveToPromote.cceasy.com


Here are some great environmentally friendly wedding items:

 
Reaching Up - Recycled invitations
Embossed wildflowers are accompanied by silhouettes that reach up toward your wording on this citrus, non-folding invitation.
5" x 8 1/2"
These invitations are crafted on quality, recycled papers containing at least 30% post-consumer fibers. 


Natural-Tone Favor Boxes
Favor boxes of thick, natural-tone paper are available in two sizes to suit your needs. The 3" square box is generously sized to hold a slice of cake, big chocolate truffles or small gifts. The smaller box measures 2". Ribbons sold seperately. Customer assembly required. Contents not included. Boxes may be personalized.
Large Natural-tone Favor Boxes (Blank)
ZBK3331B
$36.90 for 50


 
 
Seeds of Love
"Love Blooms" flower seed packets make charming favors for wedding guests. Each packet features a colorful design and instructions for planting. "Please plant these seeds and when they bloom, may they be a sign of a love always growing" is printed at the bottom of the packet. Packets are not available personalized.
Price: $36.90 for 24
Item Number: ZBK1537



 
Recycled Guest Book
When you love each other and the environment, this is the perfect guest book for your wedding! The book is covered in natural cotton, which is a renewable resource. The inside pages hold more than 800 signatures and are made of Green Seal Certified paper containing 30% post-consumer fibers. The book measures 7 1/2" x 5 3/4" and may be personalized with a gold-tone or silver-tone plate in the engraved lettering style shown. Please specify personalization.
Recycled Guest Book (Blank)
The guest book measures 7 1/2" x 5 3/4" and the inside pages hold more than 800 signatures and are made of Green Seal Certified paper containing 30% post-consumer fibers.
$23.90 each
Recycled Guest Book (Personalized)
Please specify your first names and event date.
$27.90 each
 
Recycled Favor Boxes
These classic, white favor boxes are made from paper with 30% post-consumer fibers to show your care for the environment. The boxes measure 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" and may be personalized. Flower, Leaf, and ribbon sold separately.
Aqua Flower Card
Flower cards are perfect for layering and accenting with leaf cards (sold separately). Not available personalized.
$12.90 for 104
Fuchsia Flower Card
Flower cards are perfect for layering and accenting with leaf cards (sold separately). Not available personalized.
$12.90 for 104
Pink Flower Card
Flower cards are perfect for layering and accenting with leaf cards (sold separately). Not available personalized.
$12.90 for 104
Recycled Favor Boxes (Blank)

$35.90 for 50
Recycled Favor Boxes (Personalized)
Favor boxes may be personalized with yur first names, first names and event date, first names and event date and choice of design. Please specify foil color and personalization.
$44.90 for 50


 
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Colorful, stainless steel water bottles make perfect gifts for sports enthusiasts and people on the go! They're easy on the environment too - just fill and cap, eliminating the need for water in disposable plastic bottles. The BPA-free bottles have black, screw-top lids with hooks that match the bottle color. The 11" tall bottles hold approximately 25 ounces. Personalize the bottle with a name or names and your event date in script or block lettering as shown. Black and Blue bottles will be personalized with white ink; pink bottles will be personalized with black or white ink. Specify personalization, lettering style and ink color (for pink bottles)
Black Water Bottle (Blank)

$28.90 each
Black Water Bottle (Personalized)
Specify personalization, lettering style.
$32.90 each
Blue Water Bottle (Blank)

$28.90 each
Blue Water Bottle (Personalized)
Specify personalization, lettering style.
$32.90 each
Pink Water Bottle (Blank)

$28.90 each
Pink Water Bottle (Personalized)
Specify personalization, lettering style and ink color.
$32.90 each


Monday, April 20, 2009

HOT NEW COLOR FOR 2009

For the past few years, chocolate brown has been the color of choice,  popping up in weddings as a hip neutral, and combined with bright colors. While chocolate brown isn’t going anywhere, the hippest new color for 2009 is gray.

You may think of gray as too dreary a color for weddings, but on the contrary, it can serve as a sophisticated foil to brighter colors. It’s great paired with pink or yellow, but perhaps the hottest combination this year will be silver and royal purple.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

WEDDING DONT'S

  1. Don't Be Super Bride - You can't do it all by yourself.  Believe it or not people do want to help all you have to do is ask.  Divide your tasks and conquer.  Even the small items on your To Do list can eat up your valuable time.  Running errands, calling vendors, attending expo's, can all be things your bridesmaids or groomsmen would be happy to do for you.
  2. Don't ask for Cash instead of Gifts.
  3. Don't plan a wedding for everyone else - it's your wedding plan it for you and your future husband or wife.
  4. Don't stress over the little things. Take a deep breath and try to savor these moments how you plan your wedding together is a great reflection on your relationship. If you stress over the small stuff now chances are that this is how it will be when you are married.  Show your future spouse  how calm cool and collected you can be.
  5. Don't drink too much. You'll have people bringing you Champagne all day. Just take a sip here and there, but pinch yourself to stay in the moment. You'll want to remember all of it. That goes for guests, too.
  6. Don't forget to offer a vegetarian option at dinner.
  7. Don't seat divorced parents at the same table. YIKES!!!
  8. Don't go over 5 minutes on your toast.
  9. Don't forget to send thank you notes.  Try to send the thank you notes as soon as you can 5 weeks is the general guideline.
  10. Don't skimp on your honeymoon you will regret it.
DO ENJOY YOURSELVES - DO SAVOR EACH MOMENT - DO BE KIND TO EACHOTHER & YOUR GUESTS!!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Wedding Vendors

We recently had a Wedding Expo held at A Portrait Boutique it was alot of fun and we personally got to meet and learn about some wonderful Wedding vendors.

Here are some of the wedding vendors I would highly recommend!


La Bori Catering
Awilda

Andreasen Travel and Tours
Contact: Ingrid Price
Address: 24103 W. Lockport Street, Unit 101, Plainfield
Phone: 815-436-7300
Fax: 815-436-1840
Email: andreasentravel@hotmail.com

Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry
Contact: Terri Oldenburg
Phone: 630-542-7435
Email:

Village Flower Shop
Contact: Aimee Voitik
Address: 612 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL
Phone: 815-436-9525
Fax: 815-436-7224
Email: vfs612@sbcglobal.net

Jana Moore
Makeup Maven
Marie Hale
630-631-7713
Shannon_Candles@yippee38.net
847-608-1595 - Home
847-542-2113 - Cell
Private Quarters

Elizabeth Anthony Gronert
Phone (847) 502-8394
Fax  (847) 483-1309
wardrobe4u@comcast.net
www.privatequarters.net/elizabeth
White Satin Bridal
bridal_lady@yahoo.com

Rev on the Run
info@revontherun.com

Shimmy Shock Entertainment
Belly Dancing
marie@lipsticlogic.com

Balanced Bodywork
Kathy Cervenka
24103 W. Lockport, Suite 103, Plainfield, IL
cervenka@comcast.net
815-530-0826
Limelight Catering
Nicole Orlando
LimeLightCatering.com
Lori Jones Baird & Warner 
Lori.Jones@Bairdwarner.com
630-707-6561
 
Michael E. Berris

Prairie Bluff Golf Club

Food and Beverage Department

815-836-4653

815-834-4256, fax

mberris@lockportpark.org
Judy Baxter
All Service Limousine
815-370-9398

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

FREE PRIVATE WEDDING EVENT - By Appointment Only


EVENT HOSTED BY A PORTRAIT BOUTIQUE & LOVE TO PROMOTE - WEDDINGS
14722 S. Naperville Road
Plainfield IL 60544
Date: 2-28-09
10AM- Noon or 2PM-4PM
RSVP By 2-06-09
815-254-4840