Alabama city's new cruise ship arrives a day late Nov 12, 2009
Cruising Weddings offers a travel agency and wedding planner in one. Our Web site compares wedding packages and prices on all major cruise lines, without having to make a single phone call. (Yahoo News)
Hayden Coleman Wells, 91: The Wedding Planner Nov 10, 2009
9:37 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Wedding Intern Nov 3, 2009
Before my arrival, my managers had hired two undergraduate interns to serve as a dedicated telesales force for the wedding planner. The interns' job was to make at least 100 calls per day to wedding vendors who didn't currently advertise with the Post, and pitch them ad space in the wedding planner. (BusinessWeek)
Got an hour? Get hitched Oct 30, 2009
com Nadya Valdivieso (left) of Lynn Wells Designs puts together a sample hand-tied bridal bouquet to show wedding planner and Wed-a-thon organizer Sylvia Wayfer-Clark at Eki Flowers in Lilburn ... It s the brainchild of Atlanta wedding planner Sylvia Wayfer-Clark of Weddings by Stephanie Marie ... He said, Why don t you use your talent as a wedding planner to make a difference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Shankman, Mechanic to produce the Oscars Oct 21, 2009
The choreographer whose directing credits include Jennifer Lopezs The Wedding Planner and Adam Sandlers Bedtime Stories was on stage at the 1989 Oscars as a dancer for best-song winner Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid. . (MSNBC -- News)
Diwali parties go top notch! Oct 11, 2009
Says wedding planner Neeta Raheja, This year the mood is more upbeat compared to last years. The cloud of gloom has lifted. (India Times)
Adam Shankman will be SYTYCD judge Sep 17, 2009
Director and choreographer Adam Shankman, whose film credits include Bedtime Stories, 17 Again, Hairspray and The Wedding Planner, will join judges Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe on the reality competition series. Shankman has guest judged the show multiple times in past seasons, including most recently in the preliminary pre-taped rounds this season. (MSNBC -- News)
Dramas abound at 'minor' royal's wedding Sep 14, 2009
Lord Freddie's mum, dubbed "Princess Pushy" by the British press, took over the role of organising the wedding after apparently being distressed by the couple's decision not to hire a wedding planner. According to press reports, Sophie's parents, Barry and Cindy Winkleman, had set aside STG40,000 ($A77,000) for their daughter's wedding, an amount apparently described as a "miserable little budget" by the princess. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
More brides make weddings lovely for less Sep 9, 2009
As weddings are downsized, couples are forced to be more creative, a trend wedding planner Vega says can actually make things more fun. Brides no longer balk at the idea of searching pawn shops for wedding bands or buying a used wedding dress at a thrift store. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A wreck of a wedding Sep 2, 2009
Wedding planner Christy Kahana called the Marshfield Fair and worked with staffers to come up with an alternative plan. The only idea was for the bride and groom to get married in a barn, the place where the fair shows off award-winning vegetables. (Boston Globe)
Bride Says Shop Didn't Deliver Dress Aug 15, 2009
The store owner claimed she was McGehee's friend and wedding planner. She even said McGehee was unreachable and in Europe. (7 KETV Omaha)
Vernetta's white wedding Jul 27, 2009
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• The wedding planner:Thinking outside the box Jul 5, 2009
The wedding planner:Thinking outside the box By Ellen McCarthyThe Washington Post Laura Weatherly, founder of the Washington-based wedding planning company Engaging Affairs, and Washington Post OnLove producer Ellen McCarthy were online recently to chat about thinking outside the bridal box when making a to-do list for the big day. Weatherly, who has worked as a professional wedding planner for almost 14 years, is the author of "Stop! Don't Plan a Wedding Without This Book." ... Q:Many people... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Same-sex weddings Jun 24, 2009
And then, while resisting the urge to pinch himself, the revelation: "Oh my god. I could be a gay wedding planner.". Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Click to read:Recession Squeezing Romance From Weddings Jun 21, 2009
"They're definitely cutting back," said Sharon Lewis, a wedding planner. "They're cutting back in so many different ways on so many different services.". (CBS News)
• City of Twin Falls presents movies in the park Jun 19, 2009
"And, well, I actually got this particular idea from the movie 'The Wedding Planner,'" she said in a city press release. McClintock then applied for a First Federal grant, and in December the bank's foundation awarded 3,500 to the city for the program. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Area barn part of historic tour Jun 16, 2009
"It's more of an heirloom, an oddity." Broesder was amused when he got a call a few years ago from a wedding planner inquiring about using the building. "It was so dirty and full of cobwebs, but I didn't say 'no' right away. She did end up finding a different place for the wedding," he said. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Beware the attack of groomzilla Jun 1, 2009
Look out, wedding planners and guests - there's a new breed of man under that orchid-curtained gazebo, and he's insisted on miking the bride because he thinks her voice doesn't project and her vows will be lost on the crowd ... A patient wedding planner can work wonders, running interference or acting as referee. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mr. Wedding Planner May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009 Last Update: 07:50 AM EDT. ONE WOMAN'S TRIP DOWN THE AISLE AS ENVISIONED BY DAD. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Univision Reveals Powerful Line up for 2009-2010 Season Showcasing Proven Formula across Three TV Networks May 22, 2009
On the lighter side of film fare, we are proud to present Monster-In-Law and The Wedding Planner, both featuring Jennifer Lopez. And the whole family can enjoy with a cast including Antonio Banderas, Sylvester Stallone and Salma Hayek. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q & A: Watertowns Joy Babcock on planning gay weddings May 22, 2009
In recognition of the occasion, Watertown wedding planner Joy Babcock, of JoyLinks, WeddingLinks/TraveLinks on Main Street, answered reporter Christine Laubenstein s questions about her experience planning same-sex weddings. Q. How long have you been planning gay marriages. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Wedding For Under $500 May 19, 2009
"You're just not planning for that day. There's a life after your wedding," says wedding planner, Jill Reid. So there is money for after the wedding, some people have gotten married for under $500. (W-USA News, DC)
Thursday's TV: Mad Men May 14, 2009
David Batty, director, writer, cameraman, sound recordist and seemingly everything else, focuses on three stories: high-end wedding planner Angela, wedding "rescuer" Paul and wedding exhibition organiser Glenn. There are bright spots, including a few seconds with a woman who describes herself as an "orgasm coach". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rachel Hunter's Moving Nuptials May 13, 2009
RACHEL Hunter (above) is putting her wedding planner through the ringer. During Modern Bride magazine's 25 Trendsetters Awards Monday night at the Palace Hotel, the model -- who plans to marry hockey player Jarret Stoll in the fall -- told such guests as Susie Essman, Kristen Davis, Bethenny Frankel and Holly Robinson Peete, "I've changed the destination of my wedding seven times.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
Menino is well liked, but residents wonder if it's time for a change May 13, 2009
Pamela Chase, 45, a West Roxbury mother, sales director, and wedding planner, said she and other parents would strongly considering voting for a challenger if that candidate vowed to shift the school system to a neighborhood model, in which students would always attend their local schools. "I talked to him about the school system and how parents were very frustrated with the lottery system," Chase said of a recent conversation with the mayor. (Boston Globe)
Declaring love in a credit-crunch climate May 10, 2009
Wedding planner Yvonne Byrne of The Wedding Ladies said business was down in a big way. "A lot of people aren't even opting for wedding planners.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Same-sex ceremonies spell profit for wedding vendors May 7, 2009
"I had one woman call me as soon as she got her marriage license," said Whitney Grove, a wedding planner who assists couples in Northeast Iowa ... Iowa's Gay Wedding Planner and the Iowa Gay Wedding Directory are online services that help engaged couples pinpoint gay-friendly vendors across the state. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
McConaughey Talks His Forte: Romance May 2, 2009
(CBS) He's captured hearts time and again in movies such as "The Wedding Planner," "Sahara," "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," and "Failure to Launch.". And he hopes to do it again in his new movie. (CBS News)
Seductive spots to pop the question May 1, 2009
Famed New Yorkbased wedding planner Colin Cowie also sings the praises of Paris, suggesting the Ferris wheel at the Tuileries when at the 12 oclock position, for extra impact. Click for slideshow. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wedding boom in states with same-sex nuptials Apr 29, 2009
Boston-based wedding planner Bernadette Smith has helped arrange the same-sex nuptials of nearly 75 Massachusetts couples during her five-year career ... With Massachusetts and Connecticut upholding the right to same-sex marriage and Vermonts historic April 7th decision (the only ruling from legislature as opposed to a state supreme court) to do the same, Smith and other wedding planners have seen a surge in gays and lesbians traveling to New England to tie the knot. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cover Story: Harsh Reality TV Apr 13, 2009
ADVERTISEMENT You will be redirected to your destination in 10 seconds. In Ads, Shows, American Viewers See A New Reflection Of Themselves. (Multichannel News)
Harsh Reality TV Apr 12, 2009
WE TV's My Fair Wedding, where celebrity wedding planner David Tuter creates a lavish affair on a tight budget, is one of the network's highest rated shows, averaging 222,000 viewers among its key demo, women 18 to 49 years old, according to Nielsen. To supplement series, producers are creating short-form content with bites of information. (Multichannel News)
A fairytale wedding Apr 8, 2009
Teo and Yaps prize includes the services of a professional wedding planner, a custom-made wedding dress for the bride and a suit for the groom, a wedding photographer to capture their dream day as well as hair and makeup to get them looking their best. Berjaya Langkawi Beach esort is also sponsoring 10 rooms for the couples guests. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
HOW TO AFFORD YOUR DREAM WEDDING Apr 4, 2009
Celebrity wedding planner Marcy Blum (she's done events for Salman Rushdie and Padma Lakshmi, Billy Joel and Katie Lee, and Regis and Joy Philbin) offered even more tips to eager brides. Her Top 5 cost-slashing tips. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Penneys, OurWeddingDay.com form alliance Mar 27, 2009
com s virtual wedding planner, which provides brides with expert advice on planning, an online task list that guides the planning process, an event management tool and a free wedding Web site so the couple can share information about their wedding and engagement. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Advanced Tooth Whitening System Broadens Appeal For Wedding Industry Mar 26, 2009
His latest patent pending invention, touted by a noted wedding planner on "The Martha Stewart Show" as "The best thing I've ever found " brings his passion for cosmetic dentistry to the wedding favor market. In introducing "The Best Wedding Favor Ever," a souped up version of Vivowhite's "Vivowhite Pen to Go," complete with parchment instruction card and picture or refrigerator magnet with a personalized photo of the bride and groom, he has seamlessly wedded the concepts of cosmetic dentistry... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Life of service - Billings woman trains to become a butler Mar 17, 2009
I wanted to learn the right way to do everything, said Mayo, who has worked in the private service industry for 30 years, including stints as a housekeeper, wedding planner, private chef and caterer. She grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo. (Missoulian, MT)
The Nanosphere -- Turning to the experts to get the answers Mar 13, 2009
Imagine throwing a party so rare a birthday party for a dragon, to pull something out of thin air that you had to make do with a wedding planner, because dragon birthday planners don t exist. The planner would do what he or she knows and probably just try to turn your party into a quasi-wedding, which isn t what you need. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
No monkey business for father of the bride Mar 11, 2009
Earlier this week, my wife insisted that I get out of my wedding-denial bubble and read the final schedule from the wedding planner, an American woman based in Costa Rica. Ah yes, wedding planner, an occupation unknown for most of recorded history, which is how Jesus got out of paying corkage when he turned the water into wine ... But I must admit, a wedding planner is a big help when the wedding is in a foreign country. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Five-night wedding special at Jamaican SuperClubs Mar 6, 2009
Services of the resort wedding planner. A wedding cake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
New Online Company Literally Inspired By A Dream! Feb 27, 2009
In early 2008, Bagnaschi, a wedding planner and stay-at-home mom, had high hopes on one of her many invention ideas; but it wasn't until she surfed the web after much preparation to find something so identical to her idea that it'd be too risky to precede. Understandably disappointed and slightly distraught, her sister assured her she'd think of something else, especially being home with the children all day. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Critic's Corner Tuesday Feb 24, 2009
For many, the draw will be Kathy Griffin, who guests as Marco and Keith's wedding planner. We've also reached the season finale of TNT's Leverage (10 ET/PT), a caper show that can be great fun when it chooses to be and considerably less fun when it opts to take itself too seriously, which may explain the late-run slump in the ratings. (USA Today -- Life)
Downtown event courts brides planning weddings Feb 22, 2009
Forever Yours Bridal hosted many vendors -- a D.J., a caterer, a wedding planner, a dance studio, a photography studio and a wedding jewelry designer -- in addition to fashion shows throughout the day. "There are not just the five bridal stores downtown; there are other stores that have things to offer, too," said Allyson Brewster, co-owner of Forever Yours. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
First award is just the icing on the cake Feb 21, 2009
Her business hasn't been around long, but it's already caught the eye of a major wedding planner in Yuma. Hoffman now works with Circle the Date, a business owned by Laurie Davis. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Valley couples' bended-knee moments Feb 14, 2009
Valentine's Day is second only to the Christmas/New Year's season as the most popular time to pop the question, according to bridal consultant Kim Horn of Phoenix-based Arizona Wedding Planner and arizonabridal source. com. (AZCentral)
Seriously? Seriously. Feb 11, 2009
A mother of the bride must be part wedding planner, part counselor and always Mom. See how Meta Hemenway-Forbes and her firstborn navigate the sometimes treacherous and often hilarious road to The Big Day. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The Buzz: Daryabari married, Lauren off 'Top Chef' Feb 8, 2009
Celebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie coordinated a Tequila party and fireworks on the beach, and the bride wore a breathtaking Vivienne Westwood gown, friends said. -- As reported this week in The Chronicle's City Insider, mayoral spouse Jennifer Siebel Newsom bares just about all in "The Trouble With Romance," dressed in a lacy bra and panties throughout (she takes her bra off in one scene, but is shot from the back), as she and her onscreen lover fool around heartily. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wedding Planning on a Budget Feb 8, 2009
Since you're planning your wedding on a budget, you might find that a wedding planner is an expense you can't afford. Instead of hiring outside help, make a list or find a wedding checklist of everything you need to purchase and arrange before your big day. (Pekin Times, IL)
