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)
Lodi wedding planner gives tips for successful day Apr 1, 2008
She found a company in Houston, Texas, where she went through a certification process to become a wedding planner. After being given a budget, her job was to come up with a portfolio of a wedding and plan it. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Independent.co.uk Web Mar 30, 2008
It's like a compilation of the least funny clips from My Best Friend's Wedding, The Wedding Planner, Four Weddings and a Funeral and every other rom-com with "wedding" in the title. The idea is that Heigl has been a bridesmaid 27 times, but has never come close to being the bride. (Independent)
Dogs say, 'I do' Mar 25, 2008
These unions, called "Bow-wow vows," are on the rise in the United States and are often accompanied by a cadre of professionals like pet marriage counselors, pet wedding planners, pet caterers, pet trainers and pet priests ... Once a match is made, its off to the wedding planner. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Experts Warn Of Wedding Scammers Mar 22, 2008
Wedding planner Devyna Lord said that the red flags are easy to spot. She said that businesses often looking to go the predatory rout never call for a face-to-face meeting and demand a deposit shortly after initial contact has been made. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Happily-ever-after parties are on the rise Mar 20, 2008
"If you wanted to have a full-fledged party in a separate space, with new music, slightly new dcor, and a little bit of food, for let's say a hundred people," said Robyn Goldberg, a wedding planner in Los Angeles, "you're talking a couple thousand dollars, up to about $5,000." ... "As far as the theme goes, it's something that's going to be different from the reception," said Katie Olson, a wedding planner in Kansas City, Mo ... In Montana, guests might exit a winter wedding in sleighs built... (AZCentral -- Home)
Judy Greer finally has sitcom, but things were 'ugly' early on Mar 18, 2008
She has had sparkling moments in 2000's What Women Want, 2001's The Wedding Planner and as a secretary in the beloved 2003-06 sitcom Arrested Development. After her turn as a circus freak in 2006 on My Name Is Earl, Entertainment Weekly called her "woefully underemployed but always adorable.". (USA Today -- Life)
All the Details Mar 9, 2008
They rejected using a wedding planner because of cost ... that feature wedding planners, many local families still do it the old-fashioned way: by themselves ... Still, the Wedding Planning Institute of California is training and certifying wedding planners in 10-week courses at community colleges all over the nation including at Elgin Community College, which began offering the noncredit course last May. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Same-sex couples see stories mix with history Mar 4, 2008
Gomez added, "It's also a little bit annoying. You see movies like 'The Wedding Planner' about young love. But those people aren't putting their lives together under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court and the press.". One couple initially involved in the lawsuit split up after an eight-year relationship. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Places to go, things to see (2/28) Feb 29, 2008
Their tracks have been featured in movies including The Wedding Planner, Bedazzled, and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as TV programs such as Scrubs. Atlanta-based Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke will open tonight. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Letty Fonseca Feb 26, 2008
Favorite movie: "The Wedding Planner" What is your worst fear. I won't lie being single forever. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Rush to get married on leap year day in Gretna Feb 24, 2008
Wedding planners at venues in the tiny Scottish border town, where romantics have been getting married for more than 250 years, say there are 38 ceremonies booked compared with the daily average of 10. We're far busier than usual, even compared to a busy Friday or Saturday in the height of summer,' said Paul Taylor, owner of the Gretna Wedding Planner. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
27 Dresses parades as romantic, but not original Feb 21, 2008
Jane (Katherine Heigl), clearly meant to play the plain-Jane of the film, believed since she was eight-years-old that her calling in life was to be a bridesmaid and professional wedding planner and she hasn t yet strayed from that conclusion for the 27 weddings she served in as a proper bridesmaid. Between penciling herself in weddings and entertaining her younger, playful sister Tess, visiting with her for a few weeks, Jane looks forward to curling up and reading the wedding announcements... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bride wants to know if Dominican wedding was fake Feb 20, 2008
Calls and emails to her wedding planner have gone unanswered. John Bayliss and Liza Taylor of Milton married July 10 at a different resort and, seven months later, they are also still waiting for a marriage certificate. (Toronto Star)
"I Can Still Be a Mother" Feb 17, 2008
She told Murphy she wanted a small, nondenominational ceremony, and with Monica's mother gone, Murphy filled the role of wedding planner, right down to the last details. She reserved the hospital's chapel and arranged for the oncology chaplain, Katrina Scott, to officiate. (Boston Globe)
Dick Haws: Words of advice from the Wedding Guru Feb 17, 2008
explores relationships. I'll be working under the name, "The Wedding Guru." Look for my ads. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Outside The Ring with Jamie Diamond Feb 15, 2008
and work at Disney while getting my masters in HRTM, or I want to move to Italy to work for a destination wedding planner over there. Either way I will still be riding horses. (Uscsports.com)
Bridal bonanza comes to Ambler Feb 14, 2008
The vendors committed to participating include: A to Z Party Rentals; Barbara Leidy Photography; Betty's Bridal; CitiBank; Creative Images Photography; David Christopher Orchestra; Elegant Engagements Wedding Planners; The Five Senses Bridal Gallery; Formal Affairs Tuxedos; Horsham Days Inn; Homewood Suites of Lansdale; JJG Wedding Planner; Kremp Florist; Lafayette Video; Lia Sophia Jewelry; Lochel's Bakery; Mary Kay; Minutemen Press of Lansdale; Montgomeryville Residence Inn by Marriott; One... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Matthew McConaughey Finds 'Fool's Gold' -- But No Shirt -- At Box ... Feb 12, 2008
The story of two shirtless lovers who reunite to chase treasure in the Caribbean is the fourth consecutive McConaughey-led romantic comedy to top the box office, after "The Wedding Planner," "Failure to Launch" and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." That last film, also starring Kate Hudson, topped the charts with $23. 8 million exactly five years ago. (MTV.com)
North Laurel couple to wed in NYC on Valentine's Day Feb 8, 2008
Besides the wedding, the couple won the services of a wedding planner, a tuxedo rental, photographer, videographer and Wells' hair-styling and make-up. The only thing left, Abari said, was paying for a small brunch reception for their 25 guests at the Marriott in Teaneck, N.J.. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Matthew McConaughey Feb 6, 2008
Such is McConaughey's durability in these formula, money-making ventures that he hasn't had to bother changing his accent, despite playing a slick New York ad man ("How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days") or a San Francisco pediatrician ("The Wedding Planner") ... "We're talkin' Mby, you know?" McConaughey said, referring to a piece of safe, romantic business in "The Wedding Planner" in which his character throws out all but the brown Mnd let's dance, you know, and hey, at the end, hop on the moped, you... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Le Clos Saint-Louis Hotel Review Feb 3, 2008
Wedding package including complete wedding planner service, three nights stay, two restaurant dinners and a horse-drawn carriage ride through the old city. As a quirky touch, owners make you leave your shoes at the front and don a pair of slippers while walking around the hotel. (Suite101.com)
Lopez auditioning for godparents Feb 2, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. February 1, 2008 - 10:31AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
On the job: Wedding planner Jan 28, 2008
Wedding Planner Diane Schneider, right, flips through a book of tuxedo options with bride-to-be Amber Kowalczik, 22, of Winona Thursday. Schneider has been a wedding planner for three years and helps the bride and the groom figure out the details of their wedding often a year or more in advance ... The 51-year-old wedding planner coordinates tuxedos, photography, limousine service, invitations and other rental equipment. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Top 10 Wedding Movies Jan 28, 2008
Jennifer Lopez plays a wedding planner who falls in love with the fianc; of her client ... Martin Short is the wedding planner in the movie, and he steals the show. (Suite101.com)
Schlessel Appointed President, Worldwide Affairs at Sony Pictures Entertainment Jan 24, 2008
He played a key role in such studio successes as The Wedding Planner, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and The Grudge. Recent acquisitions include District 9, to be produced by Peter Jackson, and Frank Miller's The Spirit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stags Just Want to Have Fun Jan 20, 2008
While most bachelor blowouts are still being planned by the best man, a small number of luxury concierge services, like Montreal VIP, have become the males' equivalent of the wedding planner. Founded in 1999, Montreal VIP organized more than 800 bachelor parties last year, a number that represents 76 percent of its private- and corporate-outings business, says Oren Bornstein, director of marketing. (Boston Globe)
27 Dresses ** Jan 18, 2008
This wedding-movie greatest hits package includes the put-upon young woman who plans other people's weddings from The Wedding Planner, the cynical reporter from The Runaway Bride and the sing-along sequence from My Best Friend's Wedding, all stacked up in tiers and smothered in gag-me white frosting. Written by Aline Brosh McKenna ( The Devil Wears Prada) and slackly directed by choreographer Anne Fletcher, 27 Dresses is so derivative that it risks feeling like parody. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
McConaughey and girlfriend expecting Jan 17, 2008
The 38-year-old star of romantic comedies 'The Wedding Planner' and 'Failure to Launch' said in an entry on his online diary that Brazilian-born model Alves (24) was three months pregnant. "My girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together," McConaughey writes. (iAfrica.com)
McConaughey to be a dad Jan 16, 2008
McConaughey has appeared in such films as The Wedding Planner and Sahara and was People magazine's "sexiest man alive" in 2005. His latest film, Fool's Gold, is set to be released next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Matthew McConaughey to be a dad Jan 16, 2008
McConaughey, a Texas native, has appeared in films including The Wedding Planner and Sahara and was named People magazines Sexiest Man Alive in 2005. His latest film, Fools Gold, is to be released next month. (MSNBC -- News)
The perils being a power bridesmaid Jan 15, 2008
If the turn of the millennium was the era of the bridal movie The Wedding Planner, Runaway Bride, My Big Fat Greek Wedding the late oughts may mark the beginning of the day of the bridesmaid. Katherine Heigl starts the trend with 27 Dresses and any once and future bridesmaid worth her dyed pumps is keenly aware of the sigh of exasperation present in the title. (MSNBC -- News)
Letters to the editor Jan 7, 2008
But, inside the paper was an insert called Wedding Planner. Sure, the G-T has a right to make money and having a Wedding Planner insert makes sense as many in the straight community will be exercising their right to marry this year. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Kidman leads overpaid celebs Dec 14, 2007
The Wedding Planner' actress Jennifer Lopez rounded off the top five. The mother-to-be is quickly becoming known for her box office flops, with her film 'Gigli' not even taking as much as it cost to make. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Wedding now, honeymoon later Dec 9, 2007
According to wedding planner Meher Sarid, "If the wedding coincides with festivals, some newly-weds prefer to celebrate with their loved ones. At times, they also visit their paternal or maternal homes rather than go to a tourist destination." She herself postponed her honeymoon for two weeks because her husband was busy right after the wedding and could not take time off. According to Richa Goel, director of Stic travels, this is a very niche trend, limited to those working in the IT industry... (India Times, India)
Lavish Wedding Looms for Bride of Google Dec 8, 2007
"If you wanted to book an entire island you'd probably pay between $1 and $2 million for a week," celebrity wedding planner Sasha Souza said. "You can book a castle or a chateau in France for a week for about $30,000. So this is significantly more.". (ABC News -- Business)
Marry Christmas Dec 7, 2007
Toronto wedding planner Cynthia Martyn said she is inundated with phone calls at this time of year from recently engaged couples or men who need help to plan their proposal. "I get four or five inquiries every day, whereas I usually get that number in a week," she said. (Globe and Mail)
Average Joes, Janes Outsourcing Tasks Dec 5, 2007
Average Americans are using the Internet to hire people overseas as personal assistants, travel arrangers, even wedding planners ... Brian and Gisele estimate they spent $300 on their assistant -- a fraction of what it would have cost if they'd hired a wedding planner in the United States. (CBS News)
Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Common And Other Great Musicians-Turned-Actors, In Our Year-End Top 10s Dec 5, 2007
With "Cantante," at least she was taking her craft seriously and you can't say that about "The Wedding Planner.". This report is from MTV News. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A toast to celebs' good news Nov 29, 2007
The groom scored points with his bride as he sang Sweet Courtney Ford to the tune of Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, says wedding planner Katie Tiffany, who adds that Ford was "laughing, cheering and loving it.". Share this story. (USA Today -- Life)
More Complaints About Local Wedding Planner Nov 29, 2007
EL PASO, Texas -- KFOX told you that clients of Liz Rey with BRE Wedding Planner were not happy with her services and wanted their money back. On Wednesday, two more alleged victims want their complaints to be heard. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Brandon Routh marries Nov 27, 2007
Wedding planner Katie Tiffany said, "Even though it cooled off into the evening, I can only feel the warmth and love in this breathtaking setting.". No other details have yet been revealed. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Couples Complain About Wedding Planner Nov 27, 2007
EL PASO, Texas -- Several alleged victims said their wedding planner took their money and didn't provide services. One bride speaks out against the wedding planner who allegedly charged her more than $800 and didn't plan the event ... That's because she says her wedding planner failed to do her job. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Superman Returns star gets married Nov 27, 2007
Wedding planner Katie Tiffany said: "Even though it cooled off into the evening, I can only feel the warmth and love in this breath-taking setting.". No other details are yet to be revealed. (Stuff.co.nz)
Superman ties the knot Nov 26, 2007
"Even though it cooled off into the evening, I can only feel the warmth and love in this breath-taking setting," wedding planner Katie Tiffany told People magazine. - iafrica's 100 percent free weekly entertainment newsletter, featuring sizzling news, the latest reviews, juicy gossip, cool competitions and more. (iAfrica.com)
Your New Beginnings will help plan perfect wedding Nov 20, 2007
Gail Boydstun, 55, of Racine said her business will provide a wedding planner and coordinator to help ensure that the future bride and groom have a blissful wedding day. She plans to offer her services in Racine and Kenosha and surrounding areas. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Congresswoman, astronaut tie knot: Wedding in rural setting has mix of cultures, traditions with an environmental mindset Nov 12, 2007
The Giffords all speak Spanish and are highly respectful of Mexican culture, said family friend and wedding planner Suzy Gershman, whose client-bride was in Iraq the weekend before the nuptials ... Wedding planner Gershman surprised the newlyweds with a Day of the Dead cake-topper, and mom Gloria painted the ketubah, the Jewish wedding contract that is signed prior to the ceremony and was framed and on display for the reception. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
From blow-up dolls to invisible fiances, fantasy weddings no match made in heaven Nov 7, 2007
"A guy came in by himself and was looking around everywhere and asking some really detailed questions about weddings, but became rather vague when we asked about his wife to be," a wedding planner in Chiba Prefecture tells Shukan Bunshun (11/1) ... But that doesn't mean there can't be laughs, either, as some wedding planners tell the prestigious weekly ... And the age gets even higher when the wedding is not the first, as a Shizuoka Prefecture wedding planner found out in the case of a man who... (News on Japan, Japan)
Business travel Nov 6, 2007
Visit a Honolulu museum, take a helicopter tour, use a wedding planner, take out a home loan. JetBlue/TrueBlue. (USA Today -- Money)
TURCHIN, 36, AND REYES, 30 Nov 4, 2007
Wedding planner: Hampton Wedding. Honeymoon: 2 weeks in South Africa and Zambia. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
‘Virgil's Wedding' to be presented at Higbee school Nov 1, 2007
The action starts when Mama Hooper (Linda Spilman), mother of the bride hires a wedding planner to organize daughter Margaret's (Christina Bankhead) wedding to Virgil Sludge (John Walsh) ... Papa Hooper (Mike Spilman, Sr.) and Papa Sludge (Dave Menius) only add to the confusion in trying to impress the attractive city lady wedding planner (Becky Clark) ... Mr. Right (Wyatt Wilson) comes to check on the wedding planners and becomes very concerned that he may become the groom. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
