Y esterday, I received my first wedding scam attempt (guess my latest marketing and advertising efforts are starting to work). I received an email from an "Irish" bride-to-be whose fiance was offered a job in the U.S. and needed help planning a small wedding in New Jersey. I vaguely remembered hearing of certain swindle attempts on wedding vendors (especially photographers and videographers), so my radar peaked immediately, however, I didn't jump to any conclusions right away. I responded to the email, drew up a preliminary proposal, quoted cost of service and submitted an invoice for payment. Nonetheless, when it became apparent that the bride-to-be and her French fiance only intended on mailing a cashier's check, I knew right away what I was dealing with ... a scam! I happen to know that international cashier's checks are not fully validated for 90 days. So even though the check may clear at first, if found to be phony, the money is later deducted. I must say, i...
Our latest inspiration board began with the photograph above. This cake from a San Diego wedding "received more compliments...than anything else” that day. It was designed and created by Crumbs of Paris and serves as the catalyst to the following vision:
Credits (top left & clockwise): Blue-light drenched ballroom (photo courtesy of prestonbailey.com); Pearl & Crystal Earrings - Kiwi Jewels; Strapless Silk Satin Gown - Justina McCaffrey Haute Couture; Chocolate Heart Topped Poppers - Taste Catering; Nottingham Dinnerware - Horchow; Butterfly Brooch (Vendor Unknown); Custom Wedding Invitation - Blue Skies & Daisies; Ice Blue Tea-length Dress w/ Tie Sash - Alvina Valenta; Personalized Beverage Favors - Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
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