The Love Train II.......

Check out this train from a wedding in Bucharest, Romania. The train is 1,579 meters or 5,180 ft long and is decorated with 7,000 Swarovski Crystals.

The Love Train I......

No runaway bride here: A Chinese woman recently broke the record for the longest wedding train. The 1.2-mile-long train took 200 guests a whopping three hours to unroll. And in case it wasn’t obvious enough on its own, it was adorned with 9,999 silk red roses.
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Photo Credit: Getty Images

Model Eva Marcille and Lance Gross.....

Finally Reveals Some Wedding Details: Although not many details here's what we know. The date is now set for July 17th, 2010. The couple will wed in a catholic ceremony, then host an outdoor reception with a fall theme in July, and the bride's pooches will be VIPs on the big day.

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The happy couple broke their big news to Essence.com Who shared these photos from the couples sexy engagement photo session.

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Eva on Lance:“To put it simply, he makes me a better me,” says Marcille. "I am now complete."“He is the epitome of perfection and never spares being a gentleman,”

Lance on Eva:“The way she is down for me is comparable to my mother and that’s very hard to come by,” says Gross. “She’s everything I have dreamed of in a woman and so much more. My best friend, motivation and happiness. I can’t ask for anything more.”

Photo Credit: Derek Blanks and Robert Ector Courtesy of Essence Magazine

Friday's...Fav...Find!

Today's find is something that we all know and love, diamonds and gems! They are and always will be a girls best friend, right ladies!!
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Wedding rings certainly have changed through the years and women are opting for a more modern unusual look. It's all about being unique and the more contour the better.
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Color cut and uniqueness, that's what it's all about. Check out these styles and tell me what you think. They all have an elegant romantic look. I'll take one of each please. Ok...maybe not...but, a girl can dream can't she!
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All of these beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands, were uniquely designed by Krikawa Jewelers. One of my personal favorites!

Friday's Fav...Find!

It was so busy around here yesterday, I didn't get a chance to post Friday's Find! I knew I had to share these with you. Any day of the week would be a good day for sharing!

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While visiting our friend's over at Wedding Luxe earlier this week, we discovered these beautifully handcrafted wedding pillows made by Anna Whitford. Don't you agree, they deserve today's spotlight!

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Get Married Mag Going National!!.....

Get Married will premier the first issue of their national magazine, starting in October 2009.

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I've been a fan of the show since it's launch in 2006. The show airs weekdays at 7:30 et/pt on the Lifetime channel. GM is hosted by two bright stars, Colin Cowie and Deanna Pappas.
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The magazine will surely be a hit just like the show, and a great resource for upcoming brides to check out all of the latest wedding style and trends. Now a multi media resource, TV, online and in print.
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Congrats to Stacie Francombe Founder and CEO and her team over at Get Married! Can't wait to see what your up to next!

Barefoot Sandals...Think Sexy!

Ladies...here's the latest trend for your twinkle toes. Getting married on the beach, perfect! These are so pretty and will add a sense of sexy to your day and the photos! Order a pair for you, and they also make the perfect bridesmaid gift, something they can re-use!

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The bride can re-use them too, for the honeymoon! Honeymooning in the Islands, perfect...pair these with the sexy maxi dresses coming up next!

We've listed a few sites for you to check out so you can find a pair that's just right for you! The ones featured here, can be found on the first site listed below:

http://www.beachbridejewelry.com/
http://suearkwright.com/
http://www.pinkgypsy.com/
http://weddingnightsandals.com/
http://www.trinitysjewelry.com/

A Green Bridal Registry!

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Green Gifts.... Consider these sites to build a top-notch earth-friendly bridal registry:

• Branchhome.com A growing number of retailers are offering well-designed green goods, but the best of all may be Branch, which sells both the practical, like sustainably made towels by Bonjour, to the decorative, such as a sleek hanging planter from Perch.
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• Gaiam.com A favorite destination for those who are committed to the eco lifestyle in ways big and small. Gaiam offers a range of necessities, from manual lawn mowers to stainless steel water bottles.
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• Alternativegiftregistry.org Couples can use this new umbrella site to register for both tried-and-true home accessories (such as flatware from Target) and nontraditional items, like donations to favorite charities, carbon offsets and even trees from local nurseries.

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This content appeared in Elegant Bride magazine.

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Photo credit: David Lewis Taylor

Vera Wang Bride: The Romanticist Barbie Doll

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Barbie turned 50 2 days ago and no matter what you think about the now middle-aged Icon, we grew up with her in our face and I must admit my daughter has a serious collection of the never aging beauty!

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Kudos to Vera Wang for the detail and craftsmanship that her and the designer put into this Bridal version of Barbie! A great gift for a bride that collects the ever so popular, despite criticism, here to stay diva!

Your Sexy Boudoir Photo...Frame it in Style!

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You can't just use any old frame, you'll want to use a stylish frame, like one of these found at the stylish Z Gallerie. Book your session with Jessica over at Peachtree Photography, find a nice frame and it's a wrap! The perfect bride to groom gift or groom to bride, men...be creative! It's really the perfect gift for any occasion or no occasion at all!

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Bling Frames

Red Lacquer Frames

Bubble Frames

A Sexy Expression of Love....The Boudoir Photo!

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I've always wanted to take a sexy boudoir photo for my husband. At first I couldn't think of a place where he could keep it, you know...for his eyes only! These really sweet discreet sexy shots taken by the ever so talented Jessica Ashley, over at Peachtree Photography are discreet and tastefully done enough for him to display wherever he'd like to.

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Once a popular thing to do, now making a come back! Women and yes even men, are lining up for this sexy expression of love! The perfect location for placement....on the nightstand on his side of the bed of course, so he can have a look just before he closes his eyes, just in case I'm not in bed before he goes to sleep!

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{Image Source}: Peachtree Photography

The Worlds Most ECO-Friendly Watch...

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OK....I'm officially on the prowl for more expressions of love for men! Ladies...does the man in your life have a birthday coming up? How about your anniversary, or a promotion at work. Did you remember to pick up a groom's gift?

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The Ray is made from real sustainable ebony wood, meaning that for every tree used, there was another one planted. It's a limited edition so hurry if you want to get one for your guy, only 1,000 individually numbered watches were produced.
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Yes...I did a little research on the watch...You can read more reviews over at treehugger.com

Italian Silk Satin, Rosette Detail....A Sexy Bridal Slingback!

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One of my girlfriends is getting married in June. She lives in Texas and we've been discussing ideas for the last year or so. Everything from her dress, to the wedding planner that she's working with and everything in between!
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She's still looking for shoes because she doesn't want to come out her heels at anytime during her special day but wants something comfortable! She loves to wear 4 and 5 inch heels and can strut through an airport wearing them with blue jeans, so why shes even worried about it beats me!!!!

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Anyway.....she just sent me an email, asking me to have a look at these adorable ‘Cole Haan Ceci Air Rose’ Sling back sandals that she found and let her know what I think!k
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My Reply :

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Love them....perfect....made with NIKE AIR technology to keep your feet comfortable for the big day! I love the rosette detail and the fact that the white Italian silk satin is dyable to match your gown. {vintage vanilla} Girlfriend if your not satisfied, consider them for the bridesmaids dresses and have them dyed to match! {Deep Coral}

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Inspiration: “You make me feel like dancing”!!!

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Heel height: 4 inches!

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Price Tag: $428.00

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{Image Source}: nordstrom.com

Flower Power!!!!....

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Have you ever had the feeling when you met someone, it was meant to be? That's exactly how I feel about Rhonda Patton from Rhonda Patton Weddings. Rhonda your absolutely right, it was fate how we met!

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The bouquet details: A biedermeier bouquet comprised of hydrangeas, calla lilies and collared with ti leaves and the stem is adorned with pearls.
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Based out of Nashville, Rhonda Patton Designs is a floral and event planning company with special focuses on contemporary floral artistry. Rhonda brings her creativity, passion and expertise to every design. Her philosophy of approaching each event like an interior designer, is a key element to the success of her company.

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Rhonda and her team start by talking about the best use of the space that has been selected for an event. After that they begin to approach various design concepts. They develop mood boards, sketches and illustrations using the various design concepts and best use of space. All of these methods are critical to the final design concept. Once the final concept is agreed upon, a timeline is created along with detailed designs and the arranging of mock-ups, viewing samples etc. The entire process is really project managed. A timeline is critical to the success of any project.
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When it's all said and done...the most rewarding thing that your customers can say about the service that you've provided is..."It was just what I imagined it to be", and then you know that you got it right! That’s exactly what people are saying about Rhonda Patton and her team.
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Visit Rhonda’s website {rhondapattonweddings.com} and see more of what brides and grooms are saying about her!
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I will be working with Rhonda Patton Weddings on a special project later this year here in Atlanta! {stay tune for more details}

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Photo Credit: Dove Wedding Photography based out of Nashville & Atlanta

A Wedding New York Style!

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Ahhhhh……I finally found the SanDisk for my camera that I’ve been looking for. It’s been lost since last year! I can’t even tell you where it was all this time!!!.......I’m just very, very happy that I found it!!! The disk has over 500 pictures on it, so many treasured memories that I captured from my family reunion, my friend’s wedding, a couple of baby showers, a bridal shower, a college graduation and so many other cherished memories. I thought it was lost forever and had really given up on finding it after months of agonizing over loosing it. One lesson that I’ve learned….don’t leave photos hanging out on a disk. Have them developed as soon as you can!

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I thought I’d share as inspiration, theses beautiful photos from one of my dearest friends fabulous New York wedding. The wedding took place on Long Island in a small town called Mattituck. We flew in a few days early for a little R&R and to attend the rehearsal dinner which was held at the oh so beautiful and oh so Italian, “Touch of Venice” restaurant on the North Fork right on the water! Our hotel was in Riverhead which was just a short drive away from the restaurant.s
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The beautiful Bridesmaids with these stunning bouquets in bright orange! They look really nice with the ivory trimmed brown dresses.

Her adorable nephew trying to get out of his tux!

The intricate beading on her gown is really beautiful!

The happy couple!…Off they go, to the reception at Giorgio’s Fox Hill Golf & Country Club in Baiting Hollow! The club was selected “The Knot’s”, 2007 best of weddings pick!
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We stayed an extra day after the wedding and went out to Greenport for lunch at the famed Claudio’s restaurant, which is a boat ride away from the Hampton’s. It was such a beautiful drive out there too! We passed a lot of wineries and farms that had everything from fresh fruit and flowers to fresh veggies for sale. The area is so beautiful, quiet and romantic, totally different than the hustle and bustle of the great New York City! After lunch we walked around Greenport with its quaint shops on both sides of the street! We stopped by a candy shop that must of had every kind of candy from way back in the day, to salt water taffy! I of course, couldn't resist the salt water taffy and a hand full of mary janes! It was a well spent 4 day weekend!

Photo Credits: Me!