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Personalized Magazine Covers

Of course, being able to personalize milestones and special events is what most folks planning celebrations are interested in. And luckily, there are tons of different ways to pull this off ... and here's one I came across recently: Personalized Magazine Covers, by YourCover ! Celebrate Your Wedding with a YourCover Unique Personalized Magazine Cover ... your photos on front & back ... personalized headlines ... the works. They even come with a deluxe frame. Personally, I think this is a great idea for bridal showers and/or bachelorette parties as well.

Signature Martinis ... w/ a Holiday Twist

Even though it's now considered tried and true , I still love the incorporation of the signature drink for celebration events. Here are a few tasty martinis perfect for the holidays: MAYFLOWER MARTINI (courtesy of Food Network ) Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sweet vermouth Ice cubes 1 part gin 2 parts white cranberry juice Whole cranberries on toothpicks, to garnish Instructions: Pour 1 teaspoon of sweet vermouth into each martini glass; swirl glass to coat and pour out excess. Set aside. Fill a martini shaker with ice cubes. Pour 1 part gin and 2 parts white cranberry juice. Shake vigorously. Pour into martini glasses. Serve chilled with a garnish of whole cranberries on a toothpick. PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI (courtesy of New York Magazine ) Ingredients: 2 parts Absolut Vanila vodka 1 part pumpkin schnapps Splash of cream (or substitute a splash of orange juice) Nutmeg Instructions: Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with nutmeg ...

Exclusive! Bridal Sample Sale at Saks

A friend and old colleague of mine is a bridal buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue. She passed on the message that their exclusive sample sale is once again upon us! Hundreds of gowns from the foremost names ... including Vera Wang, Reem Acra , Monique Lhuillier , Ulla- Maija and more. Save up to 70% off original retail prices. Nov. 28 th - Dec. 5 th Saks Fifth Avenue NYC location, 3rd Floor All sales are final. No in-store alterations. Shipping available. Happy Shopping!

WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY?

Per Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty , WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY? SEASON 7 is CASTING COUPLES! Are you planning your wedding day, but the never-ending tasks keep getting in the way? Are you and your fiancé fun and fabulous, but drowning in details? Then let WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY? hook you up with a top-notch wedding planner, to help organize the wedding of your dreams and take you down the aisle in style. The Style Network is currently casting for the seventh season of Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? Looking for couples with or without a planner, who want to share their wedding-preparation adventures with the hit prime-time wedding series! All participants must be 21 years of age or older and have a wedding date set from November 20, 2007-March 1, 2008. Please send your info and wedding story to dwcasting@trueentertainment.net Good Luck!

Inspiration Board: Destination Design

Our latest inspiration board ... especially for soon-to-be-weds who'd rather "run away and get married." DESTINATION DESIGN Credits (top and left to right): Sandy Seashell Landscape Wedding Cake - Beach Weddings ; Bride Profile Snapshot (photo courtesy of theknot.com ); Majorica Pearl Wedding Earrings & Houston Satin Pleated Handbag - Perfect Details ; Mint Bridesmaid Dresses - Alvina Valenta ; White Reception On The Beach - Luxe Destination Events ; A-line Silk Bridal Gown - Pronovias ; Pebble "Place cards" - (photo courtesy of Michelle Turner Photography ); Handmade Tropical Fans - Preston Bailey Crystal Wedding by Sandals ; Message In A Bottle Invitations - My Personal Artist ; Satin-Wrapped Rose Bouquet - Terrie Easley Designs ; Oceanfront Resort - Halekulani, Hawaii (where hubby and I honeymooned)

scam (skām): A fraudulent business scheme

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...