Angelina and Brad is in Texas for Brad's movie

Angelina Jolie

Brad is in Texas for his new movie Tree of Life where he will act along side with Sean Penn. His family which include Angelina Jolie and his kids are there too.

A local daycare has the following letter which evident refer to them.

“For a short term period beginning in later February, a very high profile family will enroll their preschool children at our center. Over the next few weeks, you may notice extra security around the center. The security is for everyone’s safety. The family has asked that they be treated like everyone else….”

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Angelina Jolie wants to give birth in France

Angelina Jolie

To honor her late French-Canadian mother MARCHELINE BERTRAND, Angelina Jolie will give birth in France.

There are rumors saying that she is expecting twins but there is a source saying they are expecting only one child, a daughter.

A source revealed: “Angelina has been told she is expecting a girl. She’s thrilled.”

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Young Dro - All That Money Lyrics

Young Buck - Damn Right I'm Bout Mine Lyrics

Ray Davies - Morphine Song Lyrics

Melissa Smith - I Believed Lyrics

Raveonettes - Aly, Walk With Me Lyrics

Kelly Rowland - No Man No Cry Lyrics

Bobby Valentino - Sexy Girl Lyrics

Ashlee Simpson - Little Miss Obessive Lyrics

Usher - Movin Mountains Lyrics

Flo Rida - Low Lyrics

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Angelina Jolie and Madonna still fighthing?

Angelina Jolie

Last year Madonna adopt a little girl from Malawi and this was criticized by Angelina Jolie. This cause enemies between them.

Angelina Jolie said this about Madonna's adoption 'Madonna knew the situation in Malawi, where he was born.It's a country where there is no real legal framework for adoption. Personally, I prefer to stay on the right side of the law. I would never take a child away from a place where adoption is illegal.'

According to source to Star Magazine, in early February, Madonna held a party to help raise millions for UNICEF and her charity, 'Raising Malawi' and she had hoped Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt would attend it. But at that moment, Angie didn't attend and she was in Iraq. But an insider claims even she wasn't in Iraq, she wouldn't want to attend the party because “she wants nothing to do with Madonna. Angelina believes Madonna is after attention for herself.”

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Engagement Party!

One of our interns Christine is getting married and she is having a Super Chic Black and White Engagement Party.

Isn't her inspiration board beautimous!

We are calling Amanda and Greg our Wine and Rose, Chic couple. Their wedding will be amazing - lots of fun with a flair for the romantic. Isn't this board fantastic!

Video clip of Jon Stewart making baby jokes of Angelina Jolie

This is an interesting video clip. You can see and listen what jokes Jon Stewart had made at the Oscars.

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Tux is Ready!

Tux was so excited to be reminded that we leave for Ireland in 2 days, he ran to the closet and grabbed his scarf - ya know in preparation for the cold weather. Doesn't he look handsome!

Hiring your Photographer

I had a really nice conversation with an amazing photographer this weekend at our Bridal Show (we're in Florida, our shows are later...) but anyway -

We had a really interesting conversation on how brides are hiring their photographer. A lot of brides are basing their photography decision on the photographers web site and blogs alone.

This trend worries me a bit, photography has a lot to do with personality of the photographer, and the final album. Your wedding should tell a story and if you are hiring a photographer based on their blogs (which you can tell a fair amount of someones personality from their blog) but that one on one time is important as well. This person or people will be in your face your entire wedding day, don't you want to make sure your personalities melt well together?

And the final album is vital, it tells your love story. Don't you want it to be amazing, perfect and totally utterly reflect you and your story?

When looking at photographer options consider all of the options-

1. Take a look at their website and see if you like their work
2. Set up a meeting to meet them in person
3. While looking at the photographers albums see if you really get to know their clients from looking at the book
4. Make sure you like the person you are talking to

These are very important aspects of wedding photography, don't hire someone just because they have a cool video on their site or a way neat-o blog.... this is YOUR once in a lifetime most cherished celebration, make sure it's perfect!

Video clips of Angelina Jolie and Brad at the Independent Spirit Awards

This is the video clip of Angelina and Brad at the Independent Spirit Awards. She reveals her baby bump.




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Angelina Jolie shows her baby bump

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attended at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica and Angelina reveals her baby bump. She is four months pregnant. It will be a double joy for them because she is pregnant with twins. Suddenly, there are many celebrities having twins babies such as Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie double date with Clint Eastwood

Few days ago , Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met up for a double date with Clint Eastwood and his wife Dina Ruiz. They ended up going to another restaurant, which was Divino, an Italian restaurant because the restaurant that they had reserved was canceled because they came late.

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Pretty Things!

I've been introducing our new interns to the world of inspiration boards, and Kristin did this one. It's one of my favorites so far - although the Brown and Burgundy one is another close one, I'll share that next week.

This board is for Sam and Joey, they want a pink and green fun and classy event. Don't you think she totally nailed it!

Pax has officially become Angelina Jolie's son

Angelina Jolie

There were procedures to officially adopt Pax. Angelina Jolie and family went to
L.A. County Children's Court in Monterey Park, Calif yesterday which was the final step of the procedure.

Thus, the procedure has been completed and Pax is now officialy part of Angelina's family.

Congratulations to Angelina Jolie and family.

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Angelina Jolie took Maddox for movie

Angelina Jolie took her son Maddox to Arclight Theatre to see the Spiderwick Chronicles at the Arclight Theatre. MAddox looks very happy here. I wonder whether he understands when he was watching movie.

I remember when i was small. That time I always watch movie but i just see only and don't really understand what people were talking there.

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3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time Lyrics

Usher - Movin Mountains Lyrics

Flo Rida - Elevator Lyrics

Apocalyptica - I’m Not Jesus Lyrics

The Dream - I Luv Your Girl Lyrics

Flo Rida - Low Lyrics

Cowboy Crush - Miss Difficult Lyrics

C-Murder - One False Move Lyrics

2 Pistols - She Got It Lyrics

R. Kelly - Kiss Your Candy Lyrics

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Let them Eat Cake and....

Wedding cake is beautiful and everyone loves to look at what a beautiful work of art it is - but what if you wanted to serve cake and _________ (you fill in the blank). Wouldn't it be nice to shake things up a bit. At one event we had tableside Cherries Jubilee, the guests loved it! It was such a treat.

But if you didn't want to go that far, how are some of these suggestions. They are a fun play on common foods served in small portions are look AMAZING! Something your guests will be sure to remember. Another great way to personalize your wedding!

The top image is from Oh Joy! And the lower from Kim Vallee.

Angelina Jolie and partner Brad brings kids to sweet bites

Angelina Jolie and partner Brad brought their sons Pax and Maddox to a panderia(Latin American bakery) in Hollywood yesterday. Pax looks taller and taller each time and Maddox getting bigger. Kids can grow up so fast.

In Memoriam

Bill Johnson, age 43, unexpectedly passed away in Shands Hospital at University of Florida on Sunday, February 17th. Bill was a devoted father and husband, loving brother, son and friend. He taught others to love simply and unconditionally. He was the Materials Manager with Select Specialty Hospital, and he had tremendous integrity and a very strong work ethic. Born in Melbourne, Florida, he moved to Gainesville in 1998 from Orlando, Florida. He was an avid sports fan - he loved fishing, snorkeling, and photography. He was a gifted cook and loved to barbeque.

He will surely be missed!! For more information please see his wife's blog.

Trash the Cake!

We know Trash the Dress, and we talked about Trash the Tux, but now Trash the Cake.

You only get one shot at this, but how fun can it be right! I think I wanna do it! Just cuz!

What else is there to trash? The reception hall? Any ideas?

Angelina Jolie and family went to Mammoth Mountain

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie and her partner went to Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes and brought along their two oldest sons, Maddox and Pax.

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Initials are Beautiful!

What a better way to personalize your wedding than to use your intials! You can do so many things with a letter - and it makes such a statement. Don't you think?

It's an inexpensive way to express your personal'ness in one of lives most cherished celebrations. I had downloaded a picture a few weeks ago to blog about and then it's all over the blog-world, I didn't want to saturate you, but I just think it's such a pretty statement! Thank you Darci for letting me steal your images.

Most of these are easy DIY projects too, slather on some paint and ribbons, and you are good to go!

Or lots of glue and fresh flowers - or you could even use some pretty silk flowers and keep them forever!I love the idea of using moss! It's just so beautiful and green!

Angelina Jolie and family in Santa Barbara

Angelina Jolie went to Santa Barbara, Calif. on Saturday together with her partner Brad and children. Mad wore sunglass. I guess he wants to look cool. And look at Zahara, sucking her thumb while holding her stuffed toy.


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Angelina Jolie's ex husband going to tie knot soon

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie's estranged husband Jonny Lee Miller will tie knot with actress Michelle Hicks.

The ceremoney will be held in London in the Spring.

The British star, 35, and Hicks, 34, are "looking forward to married life," a friend tells Star magazine.

Among those who will present are pals Ewan McGregor and Jude Law.

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Brad Pitt shows his anger to protect Zahara

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt went shopping with Zahara at The Grove in Los Angeles, having father and daughter moments. Then a paparazzi followed them until to parking garage. There is where Brad shows his anger to him.

A witness said, “This paparazzi guy was right in his face taking pictures. Brad grabbed the guy by the collar and said, ‘Get the fuck away from me!' "

After hearing that, the paparazzi get out from there. Do not underestimate the

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Pick a Dress - any Dress!

Jenna Bush has been given a choice of dresses from 12 major designers for her Texas wedding. They were asked to sketch a dress for Jenna. Check out her choices below.

I think I love #4, Liene at Blue Orchid likes #1, which do you love?


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Angelina Jolie's hobby was staring strangers on the subway

Angelina Jolie

Before Angelina Jolie become famous, she likes to spend her pasttime staring at strangers on the subway.

She said , "My favourite thing used to be to just sit on the subway and watch people; just walking by myself everywhere and living among people and watching them.

"And I lost that. It was the hardest thing to lose, and I think that does affect you."

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The Perfect Margarita!

So for those of you that don't know, my maiden name is Margarita, yup Melissa Margarita. I didn't realize how much fun being a "Margarita" was until college, when I was forced, kicking and screaming, of course, to create The Perfect Margarita. I aptly call it The Melissa Margarita Margarita.

And today being Valentines Day, I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite things, consider this my gift to you. My personal recipe for The Perfect Margarita, it can be made Frozen or on the rocks - and if you aren't a Margarita Mix kinda person, feel free to use lime juice and simple syrup.

Melissa Margarita Margarita

1 1/2 oz Your Favorite Gold Tequilla
1/2 oz premium Peach Schnapps
Rose's Green Demon Margarita Mix (fill the rest of the glass)

Rum the rim of a cocktail glass with lime juice, and dip in salt. Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into the glass, and serve.

To be made in a standard Margarita Glass for the quantities to work. (I prefer no salt, but some loooove it... so make it how you like... but enjoy!)

Afraid of a Wedding Consultant?

Monica at The White Box started a conversation with a question, Why are Brides Scared of Wedding Planners? Then A Bride in the Making answered her question. I’d like to dive in too, if you don’t mind.

I actually never thought about it this way. I never thought that a bride was “afraid” of a wedding planner. Seriously, what is there to be afraid of. We (as wedding consultants) are there to help you, the bride. Maybe it’s just that hiring a wedding consultant used to be so expensive and only Mulit-Gazillionaires could afford them. And times have definitely changed – consultants are much more affordable (and sometimes work into your budget without you raising it at all). Keep in mind a great consultant is there to make sure you find the items you want, tell you if you are being ridiculous, tell your mom if her idea is cheesey or ridiculous (if you hate it), and we make sure your saving money and at the same time, well just make sure it’s YOUR wedding.

I know that the books all say, “Hey you can do this yourself, no problem – just follow these 5 easy steps and you’ll be fine” but honestly, how often do you plan a party of 100 or 200 or more of your closest friends and family. Okay, let’s do this. I’ve often compared myself with a midwife. She’s there with you while you’re pregnant to make sure you have your questions answered, every cramp or pain or strange thing that happens to you, you ask, she answers and you feel relief. Then when you have the baby she’s there with you to make sure your requests are handled, your healthy. And then after the baby’s born you love that child with every ounce of your being, and very rarely think of the person that stood with you every step of the way. Because everything was how you wanted it to be. (and as a side note, if you deliver the baby naturally and without an epidural do they hang a sign on your door and put it in neon lights that you delivered naturally - I don't think so) So why try to do it on your own?

Our jobs as wedding consultants is not to charge you a ton of money and ensure you go over budget, but save you time and money by making sure you don’t do unnecessary work or homework. It’s like having a super fantastic yellow pages at your beckon call (or is that beck and call?).

Plus, wedding consultants work with these vendors week in and week out, so you could even get a discount off of what the “street” rate is because that vendor appreciated the work that we do. And quite frankly knows that at YOUR wedding they’ll only have to do what they are good at and not coordinate the day too. I always tell my clients that having a wedding consultant shouldn’t add to your budget, it should be apart of it, and not add any more funds to it. Not just in time, but in actual savings too.Just remember, we know that this is your once in a life time most cherished celebration, and we want your day to be exactly what you want it to be.

Not one of our events are the same. Because not one of our clients are the same. Wedding consultants work with you, to make sure your day is just that, your wedding day. Relax, and let us handle your requests.

Jennifer Aniston feels sad when Angelina Jolie feels happy

Angelina Jolie

Jennifer Aniston feels unhappy when she sees happiness between Angelina Jolie and her former husband Brad Pitt. One of her friend tells OK!magazine regarding Jennifer's divorce from Brad “It's been three years since they split. But she's still so far from getting over him, it's tragic.”

She will feel more tense on Feb. 23 because she need to take part in hosting a charity event at the Beverly Hills Hotel together with Brad and Angelina Jolie.

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New Favorite Thing!

I found this blog yesterday and I love it!!! She has such great ideas! Orignally when I saw these little cupcakes I thought what a great idea for a bridal shower favor, or dessert bar, don't you think!

And then while pouring over her blog, I just had had to make the Oreo Truffles (at 11PM when I finally got home) for all of my friends and girls in the office - cuz I am just a great boss!

Enjoy Bakerella - here's the recipe she had posted for the Oreo Truffles - ask my husband, they totally rock!

Oreo Truffles

1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)

1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)white chocolate bark

1. Finely crush 7 cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency. Reserve for later.

2. Crush remaining cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.

3. Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.

4. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry. You can sprinkle the tops with the 7 crushed cookies for decoration. (I usually eat mine before they make it to this stage.)

5. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!Makes about 36 truffles.Notes: I used a small cookie cutter to push the mixture through for the heart shaped truffles. Also, it helps to freeze the uncoated balls for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart in the melted chocolate. If this becomes a problem, dip them in the chocolate, let dry and then dip again. They are also good dipped in regular milk chocolate bark. And for an extra twist, use the mint oreo sandwich cookies.

Recipe amended from Kraft Food & Family Fall 2006.

Engaged the Series

One of my favorite Wedding Bee's Miss Peppermint just posted this great webisode series called Engaged and it's totally cute and very funny! Take a look!

Chopsticks Do's and Don'ts

I had gotten a bunch of email questions about using chopsticks at a meal after I posted about Etiquette for a place setting.

• Do decide which piece of food you want before you start in on an appitizer platter with your chopsticks. Poking the food as you decide what you want is a no-no, and once your chopsticks have touched a piece of food, you must take it.
• Do bite in half any dumplings and other small items that are a little too large to eat.
• Do raise your rice bowl to a point just under your chin when eating rice (unless you happen to be dining in Korea, where all dishes remain on the table).
• Do rest your used chopsticks on your plate or chopstick rest, no directly on the table.
• Don't pour any sauce over the food, instead use your chopsticks to dip a piece of food in teh sauce before raising it to your mouth
• Don't tap the chopsticks on a dish to attract the attention of your server. (that's just wrong when it comes to forks, knives or any utensil)

**Thanks to Emily Post's Etiquette (17th Edition) for help with some of the questions.

Brad and Angie have topped Forbes Most Influential Couples list

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Brad Pitt and his partner Angelina Jolie are the winner of Forbes Most Influential Couples list. They select the winner by using resources such as web presence and print media.

Deputy Managing Editor Peter Castro said “[Pitt] is pretty to look at, and he’s a fabulous actor, but he’s not the most scintillating person on his own,. But hook him up with, arguably, the world’s most beautiful woman, and then you have the makings of a really interesting tableau.”

Here are the List of Influential Couples:

1. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
2. Kate Moss and Peter Doherty
3. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
4. (Tie) Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
5. Empty See above
6. Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon
7. Tracey Edmonds sand Eddie Murphy
8. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker
9. Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake
10. Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo
11. Victoria Beckham and David Beckham
12. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden


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Theory of a Dead Man - So Happy Lyrics

Damour France - Moi J'ai Toi Lyrics

Simple Plan - The End Lyrics

Dolly Parton - Made Of Stone Lyrics

Simple Plan - Take My Hand Lyrics

Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This Lyrics

Lupe Fiasco - Super Star Lyrics

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Video of Angelina Jolie with CNN pertaining Baghdad Refugees

Etiquette 101

So call me OCD, call me what you will. But when I am invited to someone's house for a dinner party, I attack the dining room table in a very indiscreet way - slowly and methodically placing the sliverware where it is supposed to be. And moving the glasses and bread plates to their proper position. I know it's wrong, I know I shouldn't do it, but I just want things done properly.

My husband thinks it's ridiculous. But I just have a thing for the proper placement of flatware and china.

I personally feel people just don't know, they were never educated in what breadplate to use or let alone where it was supposed to be. In Blueprint magazine recently they had a layout as to where things go.

And please for the love of all that is holy - don't put the napkin in a glass, it might look pretty. But it leaves lint behind, and the last thing you want in your wine is lint.

Video clip of Angelina Jolie in Iraq

This is video clip Of Angelina Jolie having lunch together with some of American soldiers in Iraq.

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Brad Pitt angry over Shiloh's death threat news

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Brad Pitt is angry over story published in a magazine that stated that he and his partner Angelina receive death threat of their biological daughter Shiloh.

The magazine wrote that they had to tighten the security after receive the letter on their doorstep and stated 'We got this close already.' A photograph of Shiloh was included together.

Pitt denied this matter and said: "This is absolutely not true and reckless and dangerous to put these ideas out into the world."

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Angelina Jolie is in Baghdad

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is currently pregnant but despite of that, she is still doing her duty as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as usual. She went to Baghdad to joined U.S. Military on Thursday.

Staffan de Mistura, the U.N. envoy to Baghdad, told Reuters "She's here in her official capacity to talk to government officials, the military and the United Nations about Iraq's refugees and displaced persons".

When interview with CNN, she said “I felt I had to come here because it is very difficult to get answers about the internally displaced people".

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Just Blurb it Out

I think I am in love! Seriously! This is fantastic - so many of my brides lately want to create a journal book of their planning and their DIY ideas. And yesterday I ran across this website Blurb you can create a hard cover or soft cover book with text and beautiful images!

You can create a book of whatever you want, including your blog! The layouts are endless!!! I am thinking Tux might want to create a book of his Irish Adventures later this month - and if you wanted to, you could create your own coffee table book of your weddding, or for us wedding consultants, the weddings we've planned - it'd be such a professional way to show off your work if you are a florist.

Or a cook book if you love to cook - or maybe a book of your pets, or children, or events or parties, or your favorite hobbies, really the possiblities are endless!

Thank you Blurb for being so affordable, and making the process so super easy!!! How fun!!! You must check this out!

Be a Groovy Groom!

Guys are so tough - very few of them even know where to help when it comes to wedding planning. Here's a web site that "talks their language" Check out Groom Groove and watch some video's that give guys a heads up about talking to their fiancee about the wedding, choosing a best man (they call him the Wing Man - I love that!) and it even has a section that talks about financial responsibility.

The video's are great, and totally down to earth. It's about time there's a guys guy website out there for our men!

Angelina Jolie gets pregnant for Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt wants to have another biological baby and there have been arguments between them about this matter. Angelina Jolie afraid that Brad will leave her if she does not provide him another baby. Thus, her recent pregnancy maybe because of out of insecurity rather than love.

A source told Enquirer "Angie grew insecure and decided another biological child could relieve the tension. Then, when she couldn’t get pregnant, Angelina worried that Brad might leave her. That’s when she went to the specialist. Finally in vitro fertilization provided Brangelina with not one baby, but twins!

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It's all about The Cake!

Win Your Dream Wedding cake from BRIDES!

As part of BRIDES magazine first-ever spread devoted to America's 50 Most Beautiful Wedding Cakes, BRIDES is giving readers the chance to win their favorite wedding cake! All you have to do is vote www.brides.com/cakes to win your dream confection!

Also BRIDES is hosting events in the following locations!

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What an opportunity to win and eat free cake!!!