Tag I’m it…again!

Janice from The Bridal Wishlist tagged me. I actually think she’s the one that tagged me last year. I know it’s a great way to learn more about my blog friends but she and I will have to have a little talk…lol. Anyway, here goes.

The rules? Copy this entire list of questions and change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then tag and pass it along to other blogging friends. Let’s see how well we can get to know one another!

1. What is your occupation? Wedding Consultant

2. What color are your socks right now? Tan…they don’t match my outfit but don’t tell anyone. I’m wearing boots so no one knows.

3. What are you listening to right now? Currently, I’m not listening to anything but the sounds of me typing on the computer keyboard. With regards to music, lately I’ve been listening to Jill Scott’s “Hate On Me”, Dave Hollister’s “One Woman Man” and Stevie Wonder’s “As (also known as “I’ll Be Loving You Always”)

4. What was the last thing that you ate? Chili

5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yes but prefer automatic now that I’m older.

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red.

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My husband

8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes.

9. Favorite drink? Moscato White Wine

10. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football! I am a die hard Dallas Cowboy’s fan.

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes…even before all the gray started popping up.

12. Pets? No, never had one.

13. Favorite food? I love seafood. My favorite dessert is Bananas Foster

14. Last movie you watched? A Raisin in the Sun

15. Favorite Day of the year? My birthday and Christmas

16. What do you do to vent anger? Clean and re-organize everything

17. What was your favorite toy as a child? Doll Babies

18. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring. It’s just a preview to my favorite season SUMMER

19. Hugs or kisses? Both…I’m very affectionate.

20. What kind of pie? Applie

21. Living arrangements? Home in Maryland with my husband

22. When was the last time you cried? I’m not sure…that would require more thought.

23. What is on the floor of your closet? Shoe boxes. I LOVE shoes.

24. Favorite smell? Chocolate Chip cookies baking

25. What inspires you? I get inspiration from everywhere and everyone

26. What are you afraid of? Something bad happening to my family

27. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Cheeseburgers

28. Favorite car? Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series…too bad I don’t own either

29. Favorite cat breed? Not a cat person.

30. Number of keys on your key ring? It would take too much time to count.

31. How many years at your current job? Going on 4 years as a wedding consultant

32. Favorite day of the week? Saturday

33. How many states have you lived in? 2…Maryland and North Carolina

34. How many countries have you been to? 2 but plan to increase that number soon.

Finally, I’m done! I’m going to tag Isis of Posh Events, LLC and Meredith of Elegant Engagements.

Wedding Bouquet Jewels



(all photos are from Bouquet Jewels website)

Want to make your wedding bouquet sparkle as bright as your smile on your wedding day? I came across this website and just had to share. Bouquet Jewels offers a variety of sparkling bouquet embellishments that can be used throughout your bouquet or on the ribbon wrapped stems. They offer items to match wedding themes like snow flakes for winter, palm trees and flip flops for tropical or beach and dragon flies for garden themes. Don’t forget the guys. How awesome would it be to have a little sparkle in the groom’s boutonniere to match the bride.

Visit Bouquet Jewels’ website for more info on their products and pricing.

Table Setting Guide for Home Entertaining

We’ve all seen magazines or website articles that show various ways to set a table for a formal party. Well Pier 1 Imports realized that in the real world not everyone sits down to a five course meal every night and now provides a Real World Table Setting Guide on their website. It shows three table setting that will take you from everyday casual to casual dinner to formal dinner party. Visit their website to get the full explanation of each setting.

Happy Entertaining!

Award Winning Wedding?


Every bride thinks their wedding was the best one ever but now you might actually win an award. The Knot has announced their first annual “Real Weddings Awards“. They are looking for the best wedding of 2007. The winners will be featured on their website, their tv show and in their magazine. The couples will automatically be entered into a sweepstakes drawing for a great prize. Check out their site for more information.

We all know what today is!!


I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. I know there are some who hate this holiday but I am not one of them. Even when I was single I loved this day. I guess that’s the “hopeless romantic” in me. What I didn’t like was spending it alone…lol.

For me Valentine’s Day is all about romance not gifts and over priced flowers, candies and dinners. So to all of my couples out there, do something romantic for your significant other. Be creative. My husband never knows what to expect each year and that’s the fun of it all.

I haven’t forgotten my single readers. You all should check out this post from Isis over at Posh Events, LLC.

Giveaway – Save The Date Cards


In celebration of their 100th post, Event Essentials is having a giveaway. One lucky person will win 50 save the date cards from their signature collection. Check out their post for more information. Hurry the deadline is February 22nd.

You are cordially invited to a voting booth near you!


Today’s post is non-wedding related (NWR). For those of you in the DC, Maryland or Virginia areas please exercise your right to vote. I will not suggest, campaign or endorse a specific candidate but I ask that you vote for someone today.