Military Wedding of a Lifetime Contest!

A Belle Soiree Weddings & Events is so excited to announce that we will be spending the next several months putting together a very special contest for our military men and women. It has always been a dream of mine to gather the best of the best in the wedding industry and throw a wedding of a lifetime for special people. This year, we'll be throwing a wedding for one lucky active military couple.

More details will be forthcoming, so please be sure to follow us on twitter for the latest information and make sure you become a follower of our blog. You won't want to miss this amazing journey.

What we do know is that the winners must be willing to have their wedding in the Central Florida area, at least one spouse must be active military, both bride and groom must be 21 years of age or older, and have a financial need.

We are also in need of terrific vendors to donate their services to a worthwhile cause such as this. If you are a Central Florida based DJ, Florist, Cake Artist, Videographer, etc., please drop us a line at Shannon@aBelleSoiree.com. Vendors will be involved in the selection process of the winning couple. If you are a vendor NOT located in the Central Florida area but would like to donate your services such as: custom aisle runner, favors, handmade jewelry, etc., please also use the above e-mail address to contact A Belle Soiree Weddings & Events.

Thank you to all of our faithful military men and women helping to make this country a better and safer place to live!

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Bridal Gown of the Day

Bridal Gown of the Day

Justin Alexander Couture
Style #9508
Available in Rose or Ivory

Visit their website at http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com

Beautiful Ceremony Music

Searching for some perfect music for your ceremony? Search no further! One favorite group of mine is The O'Neill Brothers. They have an amazing collection of ceremony music CD's, including one specifically for beach weddings.

You can listen to their music on their website at http://www.pianobrothers.com

A Very Lilly Wedding

One color palette I dream of seeing in one of my weddings is something Lilly Pulitzer inspired. The famous Palm Beach designer combines bold and fresh colors with a love for all things preppy. Below is an splash I compiled with some ideas that remind me of this fabulous lady. Perfect for beach weddings with a little sophistication!

And it that weren't enough inspiration, take a peek at the 50th Anniversary of Lilly Pulitzer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTpE4RveEMQ

Bridal Gown of the Day

Lazaro

Style # LZ3904

Ivory silk organza strapless ball gown, beaded and embroidered bodice, dropped waist,

full gathered skirt, chapel train.

Available in: Ivory, White

To find the closest boutique to you carrying the Lazaro Bridal Collection, click here

Bride Wars

Bride Wars is in theatres today!

Grab the girls and head to the theatres to see the new movie "Bride Wars" starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson! For more information on the movie, visit the really cute website they have set-up at http://www.bridewars.com/

Here's a bit about the movie:

Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson go head-to-head in Bride Wars, a romantic comedy that follows two best-friend brides who find they've scheduled their wedding dates on the same day. 13 Going on 30's Gary Winick directs the 20th Century Fox production. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

Word is the gowns were designed by Vera Wang, but I haven't seen a direct confirmation although she does have a large ad for the movie on her website. You can enter to win a really fabulous package from them including bridesmaids dresses, china, & linens!

Enter here: http://www.verawangonweddings.com/contest/contest-entry.aspx

Let me know how it is girls!

Dress of the Day - Carrie Bradshaw anyone?

Bridal Gown of the Day
by Sarah Danielle
Style # 5564

This style looks all too similar to the style worn by Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex & the City movie, released in 2008. This dress is STUNNING in person and is great for the high couture bride, looking to spend little. The dress retails for about $1125.

For information on locating a Sarah Danielle bridal salon near you, visit
http://sarah-danielle-bridalwear.com/us_en/collection.php?linenum=0&totlines=-1

Happy 2009!

We here at "What's Happening in Weddings" want to wish everyone a joyous and prosperous New Year! It's a time for new beginnings and if you're a 2009 bride, we hope you'll make us a part of your big celebration!

As always, if you have a specific question you'd like answered, please feel free to drop us an e-mail at Shannon@aBelleSoiree.com.

Congratulations!

What to do about tattoos?

You're inked, and you're engaged. What to do about hiding your tattoo?

Many brides are often concerned about their tattoos when searching for the right wedding gown. You can still have the beautiful skin showing gown you've wanted and hide the tattoo.

Many make-up artists are now offering "tattoo camouflage," a service in which they apply a makeup type product over the tattoo to conceal it before a special event.

For those of you looking for an "over-the-counter" application, check into using Derma-blend. It has long been known as the perfect make-up for those with facial imperfections, scars, or tattoos. This stuff is AMAZING. You can purchase it online by going to dermablend.com, or at your local JCPenney or Dillards department store!