Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from MasterPiece Weddings!



At our office we always have a blast with Halloween! Check out Gainesville's Best Wedding Planners have some fun with todays holiday!

Let me introduce you to Intern Melissa as Michael Jackson, Me as Beauty Queen - Miss Conception, and our own personal Wild Things Erinn as A Wild Thing, and Amanda as King Max.

Thank you Powers Photography for taking the time to have some fun with us and take our pictures, I know we are dorks -- and you are so patient and wonderful! We love you!

And of course our signature jumping photo!

Paul Newman tops Angelina Jolie and Brad in most generous celebrity

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The Giving Back Fund for Parade magazine has listed those people who are in the list for generous celebrity.

Paul Newman is in first place for the most generous celebrity of 2008. He donated a huge amount of money for charity, amounting $21m (€14.2m) to various campaigns. He tops couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Jolie and Pitt donated estimated $13.4m (€9m) on good causes such as health clinic in Ethiopia and the redevelopment of New Orleans last year and also donated
$1m (€680,000) to help children caught up in the Iraq conflict.

Other generous celebrity is Mel Gibson. He donated $6.5m (€4.4m).

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A Twilight Wedding

In honor of Halloween tomorrow, we decided to make an inspiration for one of the most talked about weddings in vampire cinema history. Bella and Edward, here is your Twilight inspiration...

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Planning Ahead

So there are so many things to consider when picking a wedding date. Sure, you may have a perfect date in your head but you must realistically consider other events hapenning besides your wedding...
For instance, a beautiful Fall wedding sounds great in theory, but what happens if it falls on the biggest local college football game? Would you really want to be stuck in traffic with angry fans trying to get to a tailgate on your wedding day? You don't want your guests showing up hours late to your ceremony or reception.

Traffic isn't the only thing that worries us. Big weekend events call for higher hotel prices, higher rental rates, as well as increased package prices for some vendors.

Every season has it's downfalls. Winter brings in corporate holiday parties and increase chance of snow storms up north. Springs and Summers brings local community events like art festivals, local shows, and not to mention hot, rainy seasons.

So when picking a date, plan ahead! Consider all of your options including community events to ensure that the day runs smoothly!

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend “Half the Sky” book party

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the “Half the Sky” book party. The party was held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Tuesday night (October 27).

Angelina Jolie comments about the book, “For female readers it gives a new sense of what it is to be a woman. For husbands sons and fathers, it will infuriate and astound you. You will not want to put it down.”

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie was spotted at Ceccino’s restaurant

Brad and Angelina was spotted at Ceccino’s restaurant in Los Angeles.

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Boutonniere Alternatives

A fun way to spice up your groom and his groomsmen's suits is by adding a fun boutonniere! There are plenty of ways to accessorize the guys without flowers while still keeping with the color palette. Check out some of these trendy new boutonniere ideas using some other ingredients besides just a flower. We especially like the ones that add a personal touch to your guy. Be creative! After all, it's his wedding too!

DIY Flower Alternatives:

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What are some fun ways you dressed up your groom's boutonniere?

Winona Ryder does not envy Angelina Jolie

Winona Ryder wants to clarify that she does not feel jealous of Angelina Jolie for winning Academy Award. Both of them acted in the same movie,`Girl, Interrupted`
in 1999.

She said "I was hurt that people thought that. Everyone assumed I was really jealous because I thought this would be my vehicle. We said from the very beginning that the actress who played Lisa (Jolie`s part) would probably win an Oscar, because it was the big, great, showy part. I fought very hard for her to have that part."

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Winter Inspiration

How lovely is this warm winter inspiration? Our intern Melissa made it and we can't get over how intimate and romantic the details are...

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Freida Pinto wants Angelina Jolie to adopt her

Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto wants Angelina Jolie to adopt her when she first met her at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Pinto told Bang Showbiz: "I think she's a lovely person who is there for people who are just starting off, for starters like me. She said, 'Just enjoy this because you never know if it's going to happen again.'"

She continued: "She's a lovely lady. I don't know what else she said to me, but I wanted to go up to her and say, 'Adopt me!'"

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Bridal Party Gifts

As a tradition, brides typically purchase a little something for their bridesmaids as a token of thanks and gratitude. There are so many fun ideas out there that would be perfect for your bridal party...

What about a spa day?

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Spend a day at a spa getting facials, manicures, pedicures, a deep massage and hair treatments. Girls love to be pampered and love it even more they are with their best friends. Add a bottle of champagne and you have yourself the perfect girls day out and bridal party gift!

Or how about an adorable clutch to use on the wedding day? It is definitely something they can use again in the future. Try looking on Etsy or picking out fabrics and bringing them to a seamstress to create something perfect and personal.

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What about a personalized hankerchief the girls will keep forever? Let them use it to dry their tears for not just your wedding but their own as well.

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And lastly, what about dressing your ladies in something cute and similar on the wedding day?

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Whatever you give your bridesmaids, make sure it is personal and genuine. Your girls will love you no matter what so have fun with it and get creative!

Angelina Jolie's partner Brad has a small accident

Brad Pitt was spotted driving his bike on Saturday. But he fell down when he was trying to maneuver his bike between a parked car. But lucky he wasn't injured. Later on somebody came to pick him up.

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Angelina Jolie bake birthday cake for Maddox

Eventhough Angelina Jolie need to juggle between her work and her children, she still will time to do something nice for her children. She make a birthday cake for Maddox's birthday in August.

Lee, who has her own show, said "I was really surprised when her friend let me know she made my No Bake birthday cake. She's a Semi-Homemade mommy just like the rest of us!"

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Music Leaks

Heaven Lyrics Game	Ain't Leaving Without You Lyrics Jaheim
King Leon Lyrics Drake	Rumors Lyrics Timbaland
Sometimes Lyrics Ne-Yo	The Silence Lyrics Alexandra Burke
Wheels Lyrics Foo Fighters	Coc Back Lyrics Redman
Right Here Lyrics Brutha	Your Way Or The Highway Lyrics Travis Garland

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Fall and Winter Flowers

We can't help ourselves, we love the flowers that are in season right now and thought we should give some tips to you brides. It doesn't matter how much you love a certain flower, you need to make sure it is in season by asking your florist. If your particular flower isn't in season, you may have to pay extra to have it shipped from somewhere across the world or you will just have to change your date...please, don't do that!

Here are some beautiful Fall flowers that come in so many colors and just look beautiful in a bouquet:

Hydrangea

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Orchids

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And don't forget about the lovely winter flowers...

Ranunculus

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Gentian Rose

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Crysanthemum

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So Fall and Winter brides, don't freak out if your flower is out of season or too expensive to order! There are tons of beautiful flowers that are in season now, just ask your florist!

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are top list in Empire’s “Sexiest Movie Stars”

I always think that Angelina Jolie and Brad are perfect couple. They are good looking and now they are in top position in Empire’s “Sexiest Movie Stars” list.

Angelina Jolie is in second place while Brad Pitt in fourth place.

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Take a Seat

We are just loving the creative ways brides and grooms telling their guests which table to sit at. Sure, a framed chart can be beautiful, but we are challenging you to get your creative juices flowing and make it a DIY Project!

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So tell us, how did you make a statement with your seating chart?

Angelina Jolie may star in "Gucci"

I heard of Gucci brand for handbag but for drama? Definitely no. Ridley Scott is in discussions with Angelina Jolie for a role in "Gucci. This drama talks about murder and decadence in the Gucci fashion dynasty.

The studio is about to hire a scribe to rewrite the drama that recaptures the glamorous days of the Gucci family dynasty during 1970s and '80s.

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Jenna & Zach's Inspiration Board

Our new clients are planning this beautiful winter wedding for January 2011. Melissa the Intern did an amazing job putting together an inspiration board for them. It's so dramatic and the purple is so pretty. What do you think?

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Wrap it Up

With winter weather quickly approaching, we're encouraging brides to wrap it up and stay warm! Covering your shoulders can be a fabulous detail and another reason for more cute accessories! Not to mention, that look absolutely charming in pictures...

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So we're calling all Winter Brides, what are you wearing to stay warm?

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with residents of the SOS Children's Village

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visited the orphanage at SOS Children's Village in Amman, Jordan.

They went there when they received an invitation from Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, who is Honorary Chairman of SOS Children's Villages Jordan.

Talking about SOS, Angelina Jolie said "The SOS model of providing care for children without parental care is one of the best, as they are still in a family setting within their own country," said Jolie. "We hope more people learn about their programs and give them support."

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Paparazzi arested for trying to take photos of Maddox

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Sometimes a paparazzi is willing to do anything to snap photos of famous people. Even hiding behind bushes. A paparazzi was arrested when he was spotted hiding in bushes outside a daycare centre in Malibu where Angelina Jolie's adopted son was put there.

A security detained that paparazzi, Clint Brewer, 25, shortly and he was arrested after that.

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Day Of Planner vs Full Service

I think there is a misconception as to what a Day Of Coordinator (or Month of...or whatever your planner calls it) and what a Full Service Wedding Planner can do to help you.



There are similarities and differences.



Both services will be there on your wedding day or organize and orchestrate your wedding day. And you get to work with a planner, but the similaries sort of end there.



If you have a Full Service Coordinator they will do the following, plus a TON more:



• Help with budget

• Review contracts and negotiate your contracts, make sure nothing is missing or duplicated

• Offer Vendor Recommendations

• Attend your meetings with your vendors (offer our opinions)

• Assist with décor

• Help with Set up and possibly breakdown

• Be “In-the-know” with every aspect of your wedding

• Create and extensive timeline for each vendor involved in your wedding

• Organize and Orchestrate your Rehearsal and Wedding Day

• More extensive time on the day of the wedding

• And Much, much more!



What can a Day Of Coordinator do for you:



• Be there on the day of your wedding and your rehearsal to organize and orchestrate your day

• Meet with you 1 or 2 times prior to your wedding

• Be there for a limited amount of time on your wedding day

• Create a timeline

• Coordinate your Ceremony



It really depends on what you need. How much you’ve planned.

Angelina Jolie's tattoos is popular in Asia

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Angelina Jolie's tattoos are popular in Asia countries such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It is so popular until a specific ‘Angelina Jolie’ catalogue and guide for tattoo artists has been created.

‘Sid’ Tang who owns a trendy tattoo parlour in Hong Kong said, ‘Every week ladies come in and ask to look at the Angelina Jolie catalogue and I would do at least four such tattoos a week’.

‘The most popular are the ‘sayings' that she wears, which is funny because most of my clients can’t actually read them anyway’.

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Angelina Jolie's kids goes wild

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Celebitcy published about Angelina Jolie's kids that has totally no discipline, which was taken from Star Magazine.

That is the problem faced by modern parents nowadays. They know how to give birth, have many children but in the end of the day, they don't take care their kids in a proper way. When they grow up, they are easily influence by bad thing like smoking pot, drinking etc.

Here are the contents by Star Magazine:

The kids do as they please, according to sources. “They have dinner around 11 p.m. And it’s a real smorgasbord of snacks - cheese and crackers, chips, grapes and chocolate.”

Not only is there no set bedtime, but there is no rule on what to wear to sleep - or even where they lay their heads.

“They all sleep in Brad and Angie’s bed. And the kids wear whatever they want. Sometimes Zahara falls asleep in her Sleeping Beauty dress, which has permanent chocolate milk stains on it.”

The wildest of the clan are Maddox and Pax. “The two of them are double trouble. They have every sort of toy known to man, including paint guns, which they splatter all over the walls of the house.”

Maddox tends to get special treatment. In fact, it was his idea to pierce baby sister’s Vivienne’s ears. After he said he wanted to do it himself with a pin, an insider says Angie decided to have it done professionally.

“Brad is starting to get tougher… he does tell them ‘no’ and holds them accountable for their actions. The trouble is they just run to Mom, and she caves.

Growing up, Angie often worked to help support her single mother and, “She doesn’t want her kids to have that kind of life… she gives them their freedom because she wants their ‘souls to evolve.’”




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Open Letter to Brides

Dear Brides,



First let me congratulate you on your-up-and-coming wedding! I know you've been dreaming about this day for a long time and you want it all to be perfect! Trust me, we of all people know that. And maybe some of you haven't been dreaming about this day forever, and now are just realizing that you need to plan this shin-dig!



A lot of you want to plan every detail of your wedding, you are probably an A-Type personality just like me and want to be involved in every detail of your wedding. I get that. We get that.Wedding Planners are here to make sure that happens. Trust me, you are going to be busy on your wedding day, your mom and fiance are going to be busy too.



Who is going to be there to execute those details so you don't have to worry about them getting done and your vision happens how you've dreamed it would be. It's our job, that's what we do.



I know you hired the best photographer, and the best caterer and the best videographer! And I am thrilled that you've placed your trust in those vendors to make your wedding dreams come true! And they are fantastic at what they do!



But please, let them do their jobs - they work better when they are allowed to take pictures and give you amazing food and amazing products. Allow yourself to trust us to do ours and make your dreams come true.



Hiring someone to help you is not giving in, it's not giving up, it's allowing yourself to relax and enjoy your wedding!



I want you to enjoy your wedding!



With Tons of Love,



Melissa DiStefano

Owner and Lead Planner

MasterPiece Weddings

Wedding Planner, Gainesville, Florida

Britney Spears beats Angelina in best celebrity mum

According to poll, Britney Spears has been selected as the best celebrity mum. Angelina Jolie is in third place. Below are the list:


Park's Best Celebrity Mums:

1- Britney Spears

2- Christina Aguilera

3- Angelina Jolie

4- Jade Goody

5- Katie Holmes

6- Madonna

7- Jessica Alba

8- Jennifer Garner

9- Nicole Richie

10- Victoria Beckham

11- Gwen Stefani

12- Billie Piper

13- Jamie Lynn Spears

14- Reese Witherspoon

15- Emma Bunton

16- Katie Price

17- Charlotte Church

18- Mel C

19- Cate Blanchett

20- Mutya Buena

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Sizzling songs

Empty Handed Lyrics Kelly Clarkson	Medicine Lyrics Plies
Show Me Love Lyrics Birdman	After The Love Lyrics Kelly Clarkson
Somebody To Love Lyrics Leighton Meester	Alpha Dog Lyrics Fall Out Boy
The Wait Is Ova Lyrics Rihanna	Hold On Lyrics JoJo
Goodbye Twitter Lyrics Miley Cyrus	Rules Lyrics Mario

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One of the sweetest testimonials from one of our all time favorite brides, if you are wondering IF you should hire a wedding planner... or what we as wedding planners do, please read on....



Wait, read on anyway!



One of my dreams finally came true. I'm going to marry my prince. I've waited all this time and wanted this crazy, big, fairy tale, wedding. I've been a bridesmaid 12 times and I know how weddings could be to family and friends. I wanted a wedding weekend without all the stress of making sure everything was done. A friend suggested that I hire a "wedding planner". Being an OCD, control freak, I didn't know how this will work for my personality.



I went to a wedding show in Gainesville and spoke with multiple planners. They all seemed nice but I still had misgivings. I heard about MasterPiece Weddings from various wedding vendors in Gainesville. I looked up MasterPiece Weddings website and was immediately interested in speaking with them in depth.



From the beginning, Melissa and I clicked. She personalized a package to suit me and my personality. She was a blessing and heaven sent. I could tell this was going to be one great relationship. She allowed me to be myself but was also able to reel me in, when it became too much. In her quiet, calm, confident and kind way, she was my calm within the storm.



I thought that I couldn't afford a planner, however knowing what I know now, I couldn't afford not to. I'm sure there were MANY behind the scenes scenarios that Melissa and her gang quietly handled, so that I can have the wedding of my dreams.



Although hiring a planner is an expense that most brides would rather put in their budget as an option (or in my dreams option) , I realized that it should be a must. I actually saved on many expenses because of her advice. I can go on and on about ALL the things MasterPiece Weddings has done for me, my husband and family.



I cannot thank them enough. I am proud and confident to endorse MasterPiece Weddings to MY family and friends. Thank you Melissa for everything and especially the friendship...PRICELESS.



Eiryn (1-24-2009)

I Regret It!

I can't work with every bride, everywhere. I know that. But there are some weddings that you think after they leave your office that you just need to work with that couple! And I mean NEED! You totally fall head over heals in love with them.



And that is how it was with Erika and Jeff, I just knew it was destiny. Well, a series of events occured and we couldn't work together. After the wedding, I got word that one of her biggest regrets was that she didn't hire us. That made me sad.



We are friends on Facebook and talk all of the time... and frankly I still love her!



Here's Erika's Story. (In her own words)



We got engaged in June of 2006 & set a date for May 5th 2007. We thought that would be ample time to plan, schedule, re-think, re-plan, & re-schedule, at least a couple of times. The first priority, besides the cake, was the photographer. We were incredibly lucky to get the photographer that I dearly wanted. She immediately recommended that we speak to Melissa {MasterPiece Weddings} for our planning needs, so we made an appointment.







After sitting down with Melissa, it became clear to us that there were a number of things that we need to account for, but at the same time, estimates were starting to come for the catering, the cake, we already had a photography contract to sign, the venue, the church, the dress, the tuxes, shoes, honeymoon, etc. Trust me, it adds up IN A HURRY! We had a limited budget & my husband, who has some OCD tendancies & works with chaos every day as an auditor, assured me that he would be able to coordinate, plan & schedule this gala event without any problems at all. "I've got it under control", he said. So, in the sole interest of saving money, we decided to not hire Melissa.....not our smartest decision.

In the months that followed, chaos turned into outright anarchy. There was the small issue of moving the wedding from Gainesville to St. Augustine for starters. Flowers, DJ's, and bridesmaids, Oh my....

Whenever we thought we had a handle on something, Murphy's law was there to slap us on the backside. We had wine labels done, but they were delivered to us & not the winery, so my husband had to drive to Howey in the Hills. It had never occurred to us that we were going to need chairs for the outdoor ceremony.....don't think Melissa would have missed that. We had to get the flowers and the cake to St. Augustine, along with all the dresses and tuxedo's......did I mention that at this point, we were really wishing we had hired Melissa? Then came the big day...

If, for one instant, you think that on the day of your wedding, you will have the time or inclination (there are mimosa's to drink) to meet with all the vendors as they arrive or that they will telepathically know where you want everything set up, you are kidding yourself, trust me, I learned the hard way. We were very fortunate to have am incredible photographer and florist that stepped up to the plate and took control, right when we about to lose it! There is no amount of self planning that can take the place of a talented, experienced, & caring wedding planner like Melissa. When we renew our vows at our 50th, there is no question that Melissa will be running the show.....put it in your blackberry right now Melissa, May 5, 2057....it's the easiest and sanest decision you'll make leading up to your big day.



Need I say more?



{Got it!! You are in the Blackberry}



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Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston does not poke each others lives

I don't know whether this is true or not but sources are saying that Jennifer does not bother anymore about her former husband's partner, Angelina. Is this confirm? To me, as long a woman is single, she will forever care or think about her previous love, and has revenge feelings to the lady who snatched her love.

A source told E! "Angelina really couldn't care less. And Jennifer has moved on, I promise you this. She's the nicest girl, Besides, she's got other fish to fry. Well, she is a huge flirt. That's all I'll say."

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Day Of Coordinator

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There is a lot of controversy going around as to hire or not to hire someone to help you on your wedding day… and I wonder why.

Let me clarify, we are a wedding planning company in Gainesville, Florida. That is what we do…that’s all we do. Full Planning. Day Of. We’ll plan anything, anywhere. Anything on the Planet we can Plan It! But I digress.



Why do you need a Day of Coordinator, Month of Coordinator- whatever you call it… someone to help you on the day of or month of your wedding. You have your wedding planned, your contracted with all of your wedding vendors. Now what? You don't want your mom or Bestie to be running around making sure your details are handled....



• Who is going to organize your wedding day, create your schedule for the day of your wedding, go over your contracts, make sure you and your fiancé – your mom can be guests at your party!



• Who is going to open the door for you right before you walk down the aisle… hint – NOT your mom, she’s already seated.



• Who is going to take care of THAT drunk guest at your wedding, that just so happens to be a prominent judge and is making a fool of himself and pulling down his pants on the dance floor – hint, NOT your mom!



• Who is going to inform your caterer that they didn’t include the green beans on the buffet, or make sure your 2 Vegan guests can't be served a vegetarian meal… hint- NOT your mom!



I know you said that your fiancé can be the “point” man for your wedding day, but really, when it comes time to cut the cake, and you want 20 more minutes to mingle with your friends before, is he going to stop mingling to inform the caterer, the photographer, the videographer, the DJ or Band that you need more time, because by the time he does that, you’ll need another 40 minutes. Because he just wasted 20 informing everyone.



That’s our job, we do all of that and SO MUCH more, really… it’s worth the money…. I promise!



Does that make more sense as to what a wedding planner will be doing on the day of your wedding?

What is a Wedding Planner?

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We are going to call this week, Wedding Planner Week!



Soooo, without further ado, welcome to Wedding Planner Week! We are going to dedicate this whole week to all questions, myths and regrets about Wedding Planners! Brides are going to be weighing-in quite honestly about why they did or didn't hire a wedding planner, and how they feel about it now.



But let's start with what exactly a wedding planner does, and why it could or should be helpful to hire one.



A wedding planner should be there as much or as little as you need help with. If you are struggling with your caterer and need help getting your contract straight, it is our job to step in and help YOU! That is the bottom line, we are there to help you!



We are also there on the day of your wedding to make sure you don't have to worry if your flowers are the wrong shade of pink or the wrong color all together. And at your reception you don't have your caterer, DJ, photographer, videographer and who ever else asking you as the bride, the same questions, we play interference! You wont' have worry about a thing!



So, welcome to Wedding Planning Week, I hope you enjoy it!

Angelina Jolie wants to act in another action movie

According to THR, Angelina Jolie is interested to have the main role for the movie The Tourist.

I thought lasttime Angelina plans to stop acting and become full time mother. Well, I guess it is not easy to give up ur career.

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