I just had to pass along a deal too good to pass up! This week only you can purchase restaurant certificates at 80% off! So $25 certificates that normally cost $10 are now $2. And $10 certificates that cost $4 are now $.80!
When checking out use the coupon code “NAPKIN”

See below:
Save $$ Dining Out
Want to save money dining out? Buy restaurant certificates! $25 certificates for only $10!
Click here to go to the restuarants site

· On that page — enter zip code to find local restaurants at fabulous deals! When checking out use the coupon code “NAPKIN”
· Click on the “Sign-up Today” Button to receive great deals via email
(like up to 80% off the regular price!)

We used these certificates before and they work great! Enjoy.

Have you seen the new TNT show – Wedding Day? I just watched it and the hosts are two of my favorite wedding planners – Alan Dunn and
Diann Valentine! I don’t know if you’ve ever seen the show – For Better or For Worse. Alan Dunn was one of my favorites on the show with this out of the box ideas!
Anyway, this new show made me shed a few tears – which isn’t hard to do, but I think it has great potential. The entire premise is giving a fabulous wedding to a deserving couple who has been through tough times. Here’s a link to to more info:Wedding Day
Happy wedding planning!

I often hear the statement, “I have no idea of where to start planning my wedding!” And then comes the question, “Where should I start?”

Well, don’t stress! I’d love to share some great first steps in the wedding and event planning process.

First, create an idea portfolio. Get a cute scrapbook or even a simple notebook and start compiling ideas by cutting out pictures from magazines or printing them from online. Magazines are a great way to get inspiration! My favorite mags are Martha Stewart Weddings and Wedding Flowers. After a couple pages in your portfolio, you’ll start to see a pattern develop of colors and themes that are your favorites!

Secondly, start on your preliminary guest list and estimated guest count. The number of guests will shape everything from the budget to the location. It seems like an obvious point, but remember, the more guests, the more your budget will need to increase. An increased guest count increases the costs for invitations, flowers, food, drink, size of location, etc.

Next, decide the formality of your wedding or event. Would you prefer an evening affair or morning brunch? An afternoon tea or entire weekend event? Think about these questions when deciding your event style. Then comes the decision on the general location and time of year. Are you looking for a “Falling in Love” fall theme or a “Winter Wonderland” theme? What about a destination wedding at some exotic location?

Also, start thinking of registries. One great new idea is the Honeymoon Registry, where you can actually register for portions of your dream honeymoon trip! Click here for more info: Honeymoon Registry

Finally, hire a wedding/event planner. Planning a wedding can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive! So to make sure your wedding or event is as successful as your hopes and dreams, hire a professional to plan and execute your plans to ensure success and eliminate stress!

Remember our motto, “Relax. It’ll be FABULOUS!”

Happy wedding planning!

Today is the first full day of fall! Enjoy!
Happy wedding planning!