Congratulations Kim and Artis Brown. You can tell from the emotion seen in this video clip that this couple had a fantastic day. Not only did they have a fantastic day but every vendor that was a part of their day had a great day as well. Thank you so much Keith Matthews of AVO Wedding Videography for putting this awesome clip together. This clip is such a great example of the synergy that is needed from the couple and awesome vendors on the wedding day. Brides, I say this at every wedding rehearsal "Don't sweat the small stuff on your wedding day." Kim and Artis got the secret to having an awesome wedding and as a result will enjoy memories of a wonderful wedding day for the rest of their lives. Kim and Artis I saw love, joy, happiness, and lovely Christian spirits while working with you. Your marriage will be blessed and a blessing to many others who have the pleasure of observing you.
Happy Wedding planning,
Calandra Terry
Huntsville wedding coordinator
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Here is the video clip from the wedding of Kim and Marcus Bell. This was an exciting day and the culmination of a very busy year for this couple, as Kim was planning the wedding from Law school in Nashville and Marcus graduated the week before the wedding from Medical School. Kim and Marcus you are such a lovely couple with very bright futures. We wish you well in your marriage and your lives. Enjoy the video clip provided by Billy of Mitchell's Video Productions.
Calandra Terry
Huntsville wedding coordinator
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Calandra Terry
Huntsville, Alabama Wedding Planner
Once Solomon’s wife
renewed within her mind a right attitude and a loving perspective toward her
husband, she went in search of Solomon. That’s why the daughters of Jerusalem
asked,
Where has your beloved gone,
O fairest among women?
Where has your beloved turned aside,
That we may seek him with you?
(Song 6:1)
She had a desire to find Solomon and to make things right. At that point, others were not perceived as hindering her, shaming her, or hurting her; rather, they were volunteering to help her. Her conscience was clear. Her instincts were alive and functioning toward reconciliation. God was again working with her to find and recover what she had rejected.
My Question For You:
When it is time to make amends, do you seek out your spouse?
My Challenge For You:
After a conflict, when your mind and perspective are right regarding your spouse, go and seek them out to make things right.
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So, I put together a new package today that I think is perfect for the DIY bride or the bride who has a mom or family members who want to do a lot of the planning. Special price is good through this Friday. This package is limited to 5 brides so call me if you are interested.
Crystal Package
· 2 hour face to face off and running consultation (discuss details for event, budget, and
potential venues and vendors)
· Provide you with a customized planning timeline
· 1 hour phone call to discuss theme/design creation (recommended 1 year to 6 months
before the wedding)
· 1 hour phone call to discuss and answer planning and etiquette details (recommended
6 months to 3 months before the wedding)
· 1 hour phone call 2 months before wedding to create timeline
· Allowed to send me 1 email per week throughout the planning process
· Attend final detail appointment at venue with caterer and florist
· Provide a day of timeline for vendors
· Direct Rehearsal (up to 2 hours)
· Direct Wedding (will arrive two hours before ceremony is scheduled to begin)
· Direct Reception (up to 3 hours)
· Director's kit available for emergencies that may arise day of wedding
· Provide Wedding coordinator and assistant weekend of wedding
· Make Honeymoon arrangements (as needed)
· 20% discount on ceremony/reception accessories and *invitations (some manufacturers do not allow discounting)
· Staff is available to assist with setup and décor at additional hourly fee (i.e. setup of tables, chair covers, chair sashes, folding of napkins, chair setup, etc.)
· Break down and clean up crew can be provided at additional hourly fee.
$1,500
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What Should The Bride Say?
By
Ciara Daykin
As speeches come to a close it’s now often common for the bride to take to the podium and share her sentiments with everyone gathered.
But what should the bride say?
I’ll start by telling you what the bride should NOT say….
That’s NOT what a bride should say!
Always speak from the heart and only speak about the positive. Weddings are highly emotional days and even if someone has disappointed you on that day it’s better not to stir the pot and risk ruining any more of your wedding day. Being the gracious bride is all you want your guests to remember. You can deal with any unpleasantness post wedding.
The Perfect Bride Speech
A bride should approach the podium with grace and style. Here’s how your bridal speech should be laid out:
You want to make sure that you don’t miss any thank you’s on your wedding day. I’ve seen it hurt friendships and family relations for a long time post wedding. It’s easy to make up a list of these thank you’s before the wedding and put it in your wedding day purse.
Ciara’s Bridal Advice
Getting up to the podium as the bride is exactly the closure you need. Whether you’ve had a wedding planner or not you’ve still planned your wedding, connected with all of these people and communicating with them from the podium will feel right. Just take a couple of deep breaths beforehand and wiggle your toes if you’re nervous. Just remember, you’re the most beautiful woman in the room and everyone will be excited to hear what you have to say on your special day.
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I recently had the pleasure of planning the wedding for Erin Wilkinson and Avery Ainsworth. Erin was away in school throughout the planning so I worked with her mother Sonja Langham quite a bit in taking care of the details for this big event. Erin and Avery are such an energetic couple with very bright futures ahead of them. Erin recently graduated OT school and Avery along with working a regular job, regularly competes in triathlons (actually Erin just completed a triathlon as well). Avery also does a fabulous Prince, Purple Rain impersonation. As a matter of fact, Avery brought the tent down at their reception with his Purple Rain performance. Avery and Erin had a weekend of exciting events planned and they along with Bridal Party, friends and family had an awesome time. Erin, Avery, and Sonja thanks so much for allowing me to help you in planning this important event in your lives. Working with you was such a pleasure and I hope your weekend was truly An Event To Remember! Enjoy the pictures taken by Liss Sterling Photography.
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After reviewing the
qualities of her husband as listed in Song of Solomon 5:10-16 Solomon’s wife
concluded:
“He is altogether lovely. He is everything I want in a husband.”
God truly changed her heart, as her husband was kind in the face of wrong. In the light of her newly awakened awareness of all the good qualities in her husband, she had a strong desire to be the wife he longed to have.
The woman is a fine example of what God does in transforming a person’s attitude. First, she begins to see things in a new light. She begins to see the good that has escaped her before. She sees her mate as God sees her mate! When that happens, compassion rises in her heart. And in the wake of compassion, she feels a desire for renewed intimacy and closeness of communication.
My Question For You: Do you look at your mate through God’s eyes or through your own.
My Challenge For You: The next time you are working through conflict with your spouse, change the way you view your spouse and see how that changes things.
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I had the pleasure of booking a Sandals Destination wedding for Glynis Thomison and Leon Draper this past April. Glynis and Leon decided they wanted to have their wedding and honeymoon at the same location in the Bahamas so they booked a Weddingmoon at Sandals Emerald Bay which is Sandals newest property in the Exumas. I have not had a chance to visit but Glynis says that it is awesome! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Draper and thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of such a special time in your lives.
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