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Date Night: Staying Home for the Holidays?
December 12, 2011
The holidays can be a bit stressful, so before you have to battle the malls and the shopping lines, hit up the Portland Spirit for a special date night, before the in-laws come to visit! 2011 marks the 57th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon. [...]
Winter Weddings
December 5, 2011
‘Tis the season to be jolly…. It’s also the season to show the one’s you love how much you love them… and that often means putting a ring on it! A lot of couples get engaged during the holidays – Thanksgiving all the way through St. Patrick’s Day (for those guys who don’t want to [...]
Mother of the Bride
November 30, 2011
Whether you are the bride or the mother of the bride, picking out your dress for the wedding can be difficult. It’s an important day and your dress should be equally special… which doesn’t always make for an easy decision! Many moms fear looking ”frumpy” or choosing something that isn’t appropriate for their age, shape, the venue, the tone of the wedding, [...]
2011 Wedding Cake Trends
Quite a few brides have been getting more creative with their wedding cakes, so I was interested to see what some of the trends for 2011 were. Most couples are going back to the traditional looking cakes with soft colors and elegant designs. Incorporating elements from the brides dress is a trend that is also back [...]
Black Friday!!
November 21, 2011
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us, and one of my favorite things about the holidays is…. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING! For those of you who don’t know, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, and the shopping is crazy!!! Stores open as early as midnight and have crazy deals! You can [...]
A Very Autumn Wedding
November 16, 2011
Fall is in full swing! The leaves have changed colors and fallen off the trees and the air is crisp. It’s sweater and scarf season! And it’s also wedding season! For those of you that love this time of year as much as I do, check out these awesome ideas for a fall wedding… Love [...]
Wedding Gown Timeline
November 8, 2011
As the wedding gown season is right around the corner, we are getting a lot of browsing brides. And some are surprised at how long a gown takes to come into the store after ordering. While wedding planning, keep in mind that a gown normally takes anywhere from 4-6 months. If you find yourself with [...]
Model for the Portland Bridal Show!
November 6, 2011
December 4, 2011 Your modeling skills could be on full display at the Northwest’s premier wedding event! Imagine walking the runway in the latest styles of gorgeous bridal gowns, wedding dresses or tuxedos at the 2012 Portland Bridal Show on January 7 & 8! Model Call: Sunday, December 4 at 1pm Benson High School, in [...]
Fall Sports, Oregon Weather, The Holidays = Extra Eating!
November 3, 2011
All right Ladies, Football and Hockey are in full speed, and Basketball is quickly approaching. Some of you may not care and some of you may be just as excited as I am. What we are ALL NOT excited about is the extra eating. It’s all downhill from here. We just worked so hard to get [...]
Pinterest is a Lifesaver!!!
October 31, 2011
I’m relatively new to the Pinterest phenomenon, but already I’m totally addicted. I’m sure those of you who already use Pinterest can identify. But for anyone who hasn’t heard of it or has yet to taste the koolaid, here’s a brief description: Pinterest is a website where you can create image boards and collect ideas [...]
