tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72219238143717424102024-02-07T05:12:50.583-08:00The Good Life Event SpecialistsAleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-52644943201101661012011-09-09T09:46:00.001-07:002011-09-23T09:46:45.546-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFH9at1v6FiPHDEDqWDZ6TzayZ0bC881S_EdOSjjeSa0h7fe2oUHrSH7dzTJUlV6De1GSDKdkE554HMMWq-YKrr43bfQJRIwi3RFgkH_jfnQBNXhMl5Tc18-nM89G4zRaGJtfTB4UE3J0/s1600/badge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFH9at1v6FiPHDEDqWDZ6TzayZ0bC881S_EdOSjjeSa0h7fe2oUHrSH7dzTJUlV6De1GSDKdkE554HMMWq-YKrr43bfQJRIwi3RFgkH_jfnQBNXhMl5Tc18-nM89G4zRaGJtfTB4UE3J0/s1600/badge.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4SW4t7gDbhQsT-eBZ7FRc6u4GuImrPl1qTPpRaxpncAMLlYLxqJ4BpRSkZZYSmgD3OzM1glDvrMCztgGH7GwAiYTaKv322cupSAUrSUNKeUysUyNOCYAwoF48pcryInZMdYVkzBEBIw/s1600/swa-250x120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4SW4t7gDbhQsT-eBZ7FRc6u4GuImrPl1qTPpRaxpncAMLlYLxqJ4BpRSkZZYSmgD3OzM1glDvrMCztgGH7GwAiYTaKv322cupSAUrSUNKeUysUyNOCYAwoF48pcryInZMdYVkzBEBIw/s1600/swa-250x120.jpg" /></a></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-65772257403033473022011-08-30T18:24:00.001-07:002011-08-30T18:30:42.756-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiHABWTqKn9DqwErnb27s3k0cmslsHmgjaEtuNcyBofA6CBwn0s2DR0x0XVqhe2MdHPutWokzdK5HUCNum0U-H7lUVnrlkhyRupkEaxvZPDObcyd6r8L-XdVyVvnhIiNZjMPlHO6gHg4/s1600/NewlyWish_Logo-stacked_w_tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiHABWTqKn9DqwErnb27s3k0cmslsHmgjaEtuNcyBofA6CBwn0s2DR0x0XVqhe2MdHPutWokzdK5HUCNum0U-H7lUVnrlkhyRupkEaxvZPDObcyd6r8L-XdVyVvnhIiNZjMPlHO6gHg4/s320/NewlyWish_Logo-stacked_w_tag.jpg" width="320px" xaa="true" /></a></div><br />
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It's something anyone can incorporate and is so memorable!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YUzwubvASWSTAivyc_qhChitpuvxxySDcJukxbJmOijGT3LzQ4rOkUVM2ARK6S8Fe-6RLmgeGIhyphenhyphenVo4PfCaLLVhEiK4R3P78RoyAdpo0aL2GjpbjjBhiadNqjdJGD62z6Qo9JXXar3M/s1600/_MG_8527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YUzwubvASWSTAivyc_qhChitpuvxxySDcJukxbJmOijGT3LzQ4rOkUVM2ARK6S8Fe-6RLmgeGIhyphenhyphenVo4PfCaLLVhEiK4R3P78RoyAdpo0aL2GjpbjjBhiadNqjdJGD62z6Qo9JXXar3M/s400/_MG_8527.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">*Photo from <a href="http://www.llanesweddings.com/">Llanes Weddings</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheers! Aleah + Nick</span></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-88287553052301028712010-07-26T11:10:00.000-07:002010-07-26T11:10:08.286-07:00Sneak Peek: Martha's Vineyard Wedding on Valley & Co.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU54VNUjxttxL5gZdTSfvHJL0YWpqrNydo3ROyzsBUlVf9u2GquSIba8UrlxPpHCsSD_J8UhbzV8ef2J4JAPtGCuDMukasY5ufOWztLZasW-oFrPqIGyot5UnLsB3RlIHIYHgSNIl3OOU/s1600/07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU54VNUjxttxL5gZdTSfvHJL0YWpqrNydo3ROyzsBUlVf9u2GquSIba8UrlxPpHCsSD_J8UhbzV8ef2J4JAPtGCuDMukasY5ufOWztLZasW-oFrPqIGyot5UnLsB3RlIHIYHgSNIl3OOU/s400/07.jpg" width="267" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hop on over to our new {and, might we add, fabulous} blog! </span><a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Valley & Co.</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> features daily inspiration!</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">*Photo from <a href="http://www.chungliphotography.com/">Chung Li</a></span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-4398800628431783232010-07-20T22:15:00.000-07:002010-07-20T22:15:10.860-07:00Sweet + Simple: Kale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJB5KeZNguWopeOqpMB3dcBwmNt6-Fk6fL6cnG0PcfbaMTI97iyBxziW1rb-60kU4xlWyLxuxRREgESUD2UUyeBJG-xrSBoN_2uQYhHVLrT8wFnhk8X5q74yJpcE8B2UZX6xysxtQWRA/s1600/myhomeideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJB5KeZNguWopeOqpMB3dcBwmNt6-Fk6fL6cnG0PcfbaMTI97iyBxziW1rb-60kU4xlWyLxuxRREgESUD2UUyeBJG-xrSBoN_2uQYhHVLrT8wFnhk8X5q74yJpcE8B2UZX6xysxtQWRA/s400/myhomeideas.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">*Photo from My Home Ideas</span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-8727990291010241182010-07-06T13:45:00.000-07:002010-07-06T13:45:45.604-07:00Expert Advice: think about your guest list in depth<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We know creating your guest list can be daunting and you might be dreading it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Over the years we always caution our clients to think very carefully about their guest lists. This is one of the few things we can't really help clients with, except for these</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> key pieces of advice:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>1.</strong> Please do not assume that your entire family from the East Coast won't fly out to your Southern California wedding and invite them anyway. We have clients who made this assumption and they ended up going over their intended number of guests by 30 people - that's a large overage! Instead, think about sending them an announcement after the fact, especially if they are distant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>2.</strong> Consider what it actually costs to host each guest. Would you be willing to take your old high school teammate you haven't talked to in 10 years to a $500 dinner? Didn't think so! Consider who is most important to you both and nix those from the list who don't fit the bill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">*Save the date from <a href="http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/">Wedding Paper Divas</a></span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-49320893430332237392010-06-30T00:10:00.001-07:002010-06-30T00:10:30.567-07:00Have you been by for a peek?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We are so thrilled that <a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/">Valley & Co.</a> has a brand-spanking new look and we think you're going to love it!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/">Stop on over</a> and let us know what you think!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheers, Aleah + Nick</span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-27527236396788946962010-06-23T18:00:00.000-07:002010-06-23T18:01:37.564-07:00A Must-Have Giveaway via Get Hitched Give Hope<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We've said it before and we'll say it again: <em>brides</em> - please, please trade in that dreaded plastic hanger for a lovely one to show off your worn-once-in-a-lifetime beautiful wedding gown! It's such a small detail that is easy to overlook, but makes a world of difference in those important dress shots!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">How fun are the chair adornments? Just perfect for a Costa Rican wedding! Happy Planning,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Aleah + Nick</strong></span></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-65807091877009610392010-06-21T13:29:00.000-07:002010-06-22T19:34:26.514-07:00Super Fun Find!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Check out these totally fun mugs found on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/sunnydayz5">Etsy</a>! Too cute as party favors at a casual outdoor bash!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonTcKhX_T0Q8qE0jQpUun2KB5_DIgCeY-s2viqmiKdEw7MGVTp70HHVO12B8dzcAvMFgRVaglyV72CA_mMltWKPOj5GOfpmDXrADR4cgtFmgRpMyMbT-esdYUzZGRGVWQEBFVU-urT_A/s1600/sunnydayz5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonTcKhX_T0Q8qE0jQpUun2KB5_DIgCeY-s2viqmiKdEw7MGVTp70HHVO12B8dzcAvMFgRVaglyV72CA_mMltWKPOj5GOfpmDXrADR4cgtFmgRpMyMbT-esdYUzZGRGVWQEBFVU-urT_A/s320/sunnydayz5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-36387687297090570402010-06-18T19:03:00.000-07:002010-06-18T19:03:02.698-07:00Have you been by Valley & Co. to say hello?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There's some total goodness going on over at our other blog, <a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/">Valley & Co.!</a> Some totally stunning real weddings, advice from Nick, and sunny inspiration! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">*Photo from <a href="http://www.alexstudios.com/">Alex Studios</a></span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-23716680535404983172010-06-09T20:12:00.000-07:002010-06-09T20:13:05.413-07:00<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I know, I know. We've been neglecting TGL's blog just a wee bit. We'll it's because we've been working hard over at<a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/"> Valley & Co.</a> to bring you the best inspiration out there!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you haven't already, check out the fun stuff over at </span><a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Valley & Co.!</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> A Cannes wedding, Memorial Day celebrations 3 ways, and a sweet lollipop-inspired bridal shower! Cheers! Aleah + Nick</span></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-46539843902415429712010-05-27T09:36:00.000-07:002010-05-27T09:36:07.378-07:00Quick Tip of the Day<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is a tip for everyone: DIY brides, planners, florists, and catering staff. When you're setting up candles at your wedding {or party} pull the wicks up in advance! There's nothing worse than having to dig into a tall hurricane or mason jar to pull the wicks up to light 1,000 candles! We've come across this a few times over the years and it slows down the setup process. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheers and Happy Planning! <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Aleah + Nick</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Some clients insist on having a 2+ hour cocktail <em>hour </em>post-ceremony, during which their guests will be drinking, noshing on hors d' oeuvres, and visiting. Our friendly, expert advice: please do not extend cocktail hour much past it's given name - an hour.</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The biggest issue can be a lack of activities, but moreover, your guests want to visit with <em>you</em>. Why not keep cocktail hour a short and sweet time in between the ceremony and the reception, let guests eat and drink a bit, but make a point to show your guest an amazing time, visit, dance, and spend time with them doing more fun activities, all while avoiding a strange lag-time?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Cheers! <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Aleah + Nick</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">*Photo from Alex Studios</span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-71203699774588989132010-05-23T13:15:00.000-07:002010-05-23T13:16:05.010-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I adore this image snapped by <a href="http://www.llanesweddings.com/">Llanes Weddings</a> at our mega shoot a few months back. This particular shoot was seen on <a href="http://ww.rocknrollbride.com/">Rock 'n Roll Bride</a> in London and was so much fun to put together!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiu8wp2HIswYupKBdlc1N5Wzj63w2GSu00kkX6PTEkNiY5zlo2tqdpGjElaxlvqcGGg7QHapG1PyYleFhYQO41c3kjCwSGZrYoGjQTlLRiZ_759GcAVgayb6E72UGsZnIAtqZnJRZeZg/s1600/_MG_7156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiu8wp2HIswYupKBdlc1N5Wzj63w2GSu00kkX6PTEkNiY5zlo2tqdpGjElaxlvqcGGg7QHapG1PyYleFhYQO41c3kjCwSGZrYoGjQTlLRiZ_759GcAVgayb6E72UGsZnIAtqZnJRZeZg/s400/_MG_7156.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2010/04/parisian-super-glam/">here</a> to see the full feature and read about our inspiration. Cheers! Aleah </span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-76894834391680331282010-05-21T17:45:00.000-07:002010-05-21T17:45:36.539-07:00And the glassybaby winner is....(via Random.org) Nicole!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We are so thrilled with the entries and hope you stay tuned for more blog goodness, giveaways, and lots of fun stuff! Thank you so much for entering and also for the awesome comments! We're ecstatic that you love our work! Cheers, Aleah + Nick</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nicole-please email us your full name, mailing address, and whether you'd like Studio 54 or Hide + Sleek glassybaby. Congratulations!</span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-38977507656364314662010-05-19T23:30:00.000-07:002010-05-19T23:30:57.168-07:00Photo Love: Alex Studios<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWv1DdtKKrqLXGJ9_d3Sk818FHgYF6TlRPlheAmI_i0icAvwSydWHMHbzVme6oQR-g2gQJJSn_SLdnVyshkBrABAQjohMFiyEnT5UlaJmQVUsYVYEh5_iV-ESXOw2g03Z0iFK2TbwTD8/s1600/0053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWv1DdtKKrqLXGJ9_d3Sk818FHgYF6TlRPlheAmI_i0icAvwSydWHMHbzVme6oQR-g2gQJJSn_SLdnVyshkBrABAQjohMFiyEnT5UlaJmQVUsYVYEh5_iV-ESXOw2g03Z0iFK2TbwTD8/s640/0053.jpg" width="428" wt="true" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love this shot of Renee's<em> I Do</em> shoe jewels! <span style="color: #ea9999;">Aleah</span></span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-87567979826068599642010-05-18T14:09:00.000-07:002010-05-19T23:33:15.319-07:00We are beyond excited to announce the launch of Valley & Co.!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Valley & Co. is our new blog featuring unique, stylish, and exquisite wedding and lifestyle inspiration. Here's a sampling of what you'll find over there! </span><a href="http://www.valleyandco.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">www.valleyandco.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Head on over and let us know what you think! Of course, keep the Good Life on your list of daily reads; we'll continue to post our Monday Coffee, Nick's picks, and other fun details! Photo by <a href="http://www.llanesweddings.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Llanes Weddings</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Think about what you will be sticking your family and friends with and whether that's an "honor" or a burden. Asking them to show up five hours early on your wedding day to set up tables, hang your 50 tea-stained garlands, create 20 centerpieces, <em>and</em> make sure everything is in order just isn't fair (yes, we have heard this request). Sure, your family, bridesmaids, and friends love to help out and support you and likely won't decline the bride-to-be, but just don't ask too much and know when you are taking advantage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Save your own sanity:</strong> we've heard about too many brides rushing around on their big day trying to make sure the homemade centerpieces, dessert display, and candy buffet are placed just right instead of relaxing. Utilize whatever team you have assembled: your planning team, your design team, florists, and lighting team are professionals and you hired them for a reason. If you have a vision of a sweet dessert set up, relay this to your baker. Have an idea for take-home gifts and want to make them yourselves? That's great but just make sure you <em>finish the project</em> and give them to your banquet manager ahead of the wedding to pass out after dinner. Try to avoid adding on duties for your wedding party; they should be spending time with you and relaxing the morning of your wedding, not running around supervising.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The key to <strong>staying sane and not having a heart attack</strong> is to control how many projects you're taking on and, if you insist on doing them all, please, please make sure that your projects are completed <em>well</em> before your wedding. There are countless ways to personalize your big day without creating <em>too </em>much<em> </em>to do. The last thing we want is for you to get so far in that you're to stressed to enjoy your day and the celebration.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cheers, Aleah + Nick</span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-68948864468000137922010-05-17T11:36:00.000-07:002010-05-17T11:40:58.217-07:00Quick Tip of the DayWe're taking a break from our Monday Coffee session this week (stay tuned; we're working on something very exciting!). Instead, we bring you this quick tip of the day:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQ5kq9m-80d2NA9yvW38h-OgNbaIJK1-XEiJd-leqDH9liqguMGyKNRs0FPn8gLl2ZBSuW4AbvAeg1J5pWpT_FnNlzYMppPY9CvzH2qH4XdHLOyavgmy-DgSfjHm54q8nM-2u2YD7-wA/s1600/paddedcoathanger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQ5kq9m-80d2NA9yvW38h-OgNbaIJK1-XEiJd-leqDH9liqguMGyKNRs0FPn8gLl2ZBSuW4AbvAeg1J5pWpT_FnNlzYMppPY9CvzH2qH4XdHLOyavgmy-DgSfjHm54q8nM-2u2YD7-wA/s320/paddedcoathanger.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div>Brides, please make sure your wedding dress is hanging from a pretty hanger on your big day! It will be seen in photos over and over again, so if your frock didn't come with a lovely one, ditch the plastic hanger and spring for a padded one. It's a small detail, but each and every detail counts!<br />
Cheers, <span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: #ffffff;">Aleah</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #9fc5e8;">*Image from Furious Photographers</span>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-79289644256193842292010-05-16T11:45:00.000-07:002010-05-16T11:51:57.308-07:00Shining a New Light on Baby's Breath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I know, I know. Baby's Breath has long been looked at as nothing special; simply filler. Well it's making a name for itself and for the right wedding it can be positively lovely. Here are examples of baby's breath used 4 ways:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAjOXC6n8G7Y_XoI6PNujrOh27xboFvv4wp9UxTC9Jc7o5n3L5Mm2A38jfIjl_ru4r7Iqg9m4_p-l3XHSNWjAsQf4mZY3hefMppezN9GtgN8A_7BDWiFnraCT2sv9EqsWbulKh1nSqP0/s1600/BabysBreathCenterpieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAjOXC6n8G7Y_XoI6PNujrOh27xboFvv4wp9UxTC9Jc7o5n3L5Mm2A38jfIjl_ru4r7Iqg9m4_p-l3XHSNWjAsQf4mZY3hefMppezN9GtgN8A_7BDWiFnraCT2sv9EqsWbulKh1nSqP0/s640/BabysBreathCenterpieces.jpg" width="539" wt="true" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">It's striking on its own as a ceremony piece, lovely tucked into a more modern bouquet, whimsical in milk glass vases as centerpieces, and just plain pretty when made into a wreath. Enjoy! <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Aleah</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Images from: <strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">1.</span></strong><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/"> Real Simple</a> <strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">2.</span></strong> <a href="http://www.wreathpalace.com/">Wreath Palace</a> <span style="color: #c27ba0;"><strong><span style="background-color: white;">3.</span></strong> </span><a href="http://www.pacificweddings.com/">Pacific Weddings</a> <strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">4.</span></strong> <a href="http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.com/images/special_white_bouquet.jpg">Flower Advisor</a></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221923814371742410.post-4905301617838062192010-05-15T17:34:00.000-07:002010-05-15T17:34:02.646-07:00Oh, Paris. How I Love Thee!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.olalin.com/">Olalin</a> has the most amazing gowns inspired by Paris. Love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziZd-umgZLCqIIw4qMtTBwH2DSKdyNQWV9u0fl_SYbA25B7bJyB3Sb6QwSc15k2j3roMDiC9dPDXBJS7ULmaKGwls6v35YRyMvsJnHbzYpoXUTuMIdiQM20o1o4V_XA_DhzOyryeuWk4/s1600/Olalin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziZd-umgZLCqIIw4qMtTBwH2DSKdyNQWV9u0fl_SYbA25B7bJyB3Sb6QwSc15k2j3roMDiC9dPDXBJS7ULmaKGwls6v35YRyMvsJnHbzYpoXUTuMIdiQM20o1o4V_XA_DhzOyryeuWk4/s320/Olalin.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div>Aleah + Nick Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07448008115511942706noreply@blogger.com0