My Thoughts on the Royal Wedding

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Yes, yes, I got up at 4:00 am and watched the royal wedding.  Are you kidding?   Did you think I would miss it?  I was really looking forward to it and it did not disappoint.  I thought the royal couple looked spectacular. 

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 I thought the maid of honor nearly stole the show in her perfectly fitted dress. 

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The flowers were pretty, I would have liked it to be a little more over the top, but still not bad.  The run on lilies of the valley flowers will probably be huge (but don’t count on using them, unless you go silk, they are uber expensive and very delicate.)

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I thought the real scene stealers were the guests and their outfits, especially the hats.  Wow, not being a hat person myself, I had no idea that there were that many different over the top creative hats out there.  I’m wondering if hats are going to be the next big thing here in the US.  I’m not sure how I would feel about that.  I love looking at them, but I’m not sure I want to wear them.

My main hope for the effect of this wedding on weddings here is South Carolina, is maybe we can move away just a little from the more relaxed weddings and move back toward the more traditional elegant weddings.  That's where my heart really is.

SC Island Wedding - Easter Weekend

Not many people are lucky enough to get married on a private island, but Howard and Emily were.  We were lucky enough to be invited to help out.  It was a beautiful, but very warm and windy Saturday afternoon on an island right off of Folly Beach, SC, a perfect day for a small intimate wedding.

I thought you might enjoy seeing a few pictures.

Bridesmaids - Do You Want to be a Star?

Hello everyone. I know I have been missing in action this last week, but we had an event in Texas and have just returned. I promise we will have more blogs coming soon. Until then, I have some news you might find interesting.


Today, I got this email:

We could use your help spreading the word about an exciting opportunity for bridesmaids! The producers behind the TLC hit "Say Yes to the Dress" are currently casting a new series all about being a bridesmaid! Please forward along the information below to any bridesmaid who knows all to well how to plan a wedding!

A Major Cable Network is looking for Bridesmaids!

Hey Bridesmaids, you¹ve got a lot of responsibilities!!! Writing a speech,
searching for a flattering bridesmaids dress that you can supposedly wear
again, planning the bachelorette party, throwing a bridal shower, finding a
date for the wedding, finding the perfect gift, being at the bride¹s beck
and call and doing it all with a SMILE!

We are looking for a group of STELLAR bridesmaids full of personality, love,
drama, friendship, drive and creativity. We want to follow your group

leading up the bride¹s big day. We¹ll be there when you help her pick out a

gown, decide on centerpieces, party at her bachelorette party and more.
Show us what makes you and your group of friends like none we have seen
before.

We are currently looking for brides and her bridesmaids getting married in
July 2011.

Please respond with photos and a brief bio to:
youarethebridesmaid@gmail.com