#BridetoBr​ide Blog Post Series

advice-from-the-married-side It's one of the happiest moments of your life. The love of your life has proposed to you and now you get to plan the wedding of your dreams. You are excited to pick out your wedding colors, find the perfect dress, choose your bridesmaids, etc but maybe you are a little overwhelmed by everything. It is nice to get advice from your friends and family, but sometimes you need advice from someone who doesn't know you and has an unbiased opinion. Favored will now feature a series called #BridetoBride. Advice from real brides to future brides. Check out our very first post from T. Bremby.

Dear Brides to Be,

Here are....Things I've learned about planning a wedding:

By T. Bremby

- THE WEDDING IS NOT FOR YOU... It's for your family and friends... The sooner you learn that the less stressed you'll be...

- ALWAYS INCLUDE YOUR IN-LAWS... It helps set the tone you want for your new family... and I want two family to become one...

- DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF- at the end of the day the only thing that can really go wrong is if the groom or the bride doesn't show up...

- ENJOY EVERY MOMENT- God willing this will only happen once... make memories to tell your children in the process...

- BE APPRECIATIVE- people are spending time and money to be apart of your special day... no matter how big or small the gesture, make sure you show your gratitude for the people that are assisting you to make your day special.

So brides-to-be... Enjoy these last moments of this chapter in your life... bask in each moment... no matter how scary or under certain they may feel... Find comfort in your true friendships, and the positive marriages in your life... only gravitate to people who speak life into your future... and always refer to 1 Corinthians 13:4–8... " Love never fails."

 If you are a bride and would like to submit to our #BridetoBride series, email us at carol@favoredbyyodit.com!

 

Our October #FavoredBrides #DIY Bridal Shower

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Recently, our October Bride Clarissa had her bridal shower. Her bridesmaids hosted a beautiful DIY tea party and got most of the ideas from Pinterest! If you have been living under a rock and don't know what Pinterest is (lol), it is a social media space where you can share everything from DIY decor ideas, receipes, quotes, fashion, and event inspiration. It is a great medium for ideas if you want your event to stand out but just need a little help. Check out how Clarissa's bridesmaids used Pinterest to make her bridal shower a day she will never forget.

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Nothing says vintage like mason jars. The favors were mason jars filled with cookie ingredients and placed on an old wooden ladder and crate that guests could take as they left.

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Some ribbon, dollies, and colorful straws can dress up any drinking station. Very cost effective and easy to do.

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Staying with the Vintage theme, the hosts used an old briefcase and lace to gather the gifts and cards.

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How cute is this welcome sign? All of these unique pieces add such a nice touch, and can be found anywhere. Start with a Parent's house!

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Instead of using a folding table for the desserts, substitute it for an dresser! Mismatched platters and lace runners add a nice subtle touch.

We're getting close to Labor Day. You know what that means...Party Time!

Labor day party ideas Labor Day is approaching fast. Take the day off, fire up the grill, and throw a party! Stars and Stripes or in!

Labor day table ideas

Setting a both beautiful and simple table like this allows for plenty of good conversation and fun. I love the look of blue napkins and plaid table !

Labor Day Firework Fans

How cute are these Fireworks Fans from Martha Stewart? These festive, easy-to-make fans are ideal for last-minute Labor Day entertaining. You can cluster a group of them in a bowl to create a celebratory centerpiece or place one on each place setting as a colorful and cooling party favor.

Watermelon Drink RecipeHere is a easy Labor Day Recipe for Ciroc Watermelon Punch!

  • In a blender put de-seeded watermelon chunks and a little ice.
  • Blend until liquefied.
  • Add in a few drops of Ciroc Vodka (Try the New Ciroc Amaretto Flavor!).
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into tall glasses.
  • Muddle in 1 or 2 fresh mint leaves.
  • Serve with ice cubes.

Ahhh...so refreshing & Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!!!

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#FavoredFriday | Spotlight Vendor: Couture Cakes by Sabrina

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Attention cake lovers! We have yet another incredible Vendor for you to check out for your next event. Gone are the days that you have a plain sheet cake at your wedding, birthday party, bridal shower, or anniversary! Make sure you get a cake that will not only serve as dessert, but also WOW your guests. This week we spotlight Couture Cakes by Sabrina.
Bio: As a child in Saginaw, Michigan, Sabrina Hare was always around the cooks in her family. She developed a passion for baking watching her grandmother turn out delectable pies and cakes for the family. Sabrina’s love for mixing decadent combinations of butter, sugar, and fruits led to a summer job in her aunt’s commercial kitchen, where she helped prep for wedding receptions.
 
In 2013, she officially launched Couture Cakes by Sabrina. With fashion as her inspiration,  she loves making each order special for any occasion. With her unique touch in cake decoration and sugar craft, her goal is to bring the clients vision to life. If you can think of it, it can be done!
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Prices vary depending on size and complexity of the design. Their custom cakes have a starting price of $250 for a minimum of 30 people. A 3D Sculpted/Carved Cake has a starting price of $350 for a minimum of 30 people.

Website: http://www.cakesbysabrina.com/

 

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Headpiece!

kim-kardashian-wedding-headpiece So you've found the dress, you've found the shoes, found the jewelry, now your ready to decide on a headpiece. There are so many options to choose from! Is it time to feel like a fairy tail princess and go with a big shiny tiara?

Or, is it better to go for a few subtle hair clips? There are so many outside factors to consider as well, is there a theme to the wedding? Select the circlet or a feathered headband if your wedding is vintage themed or your just going for the Gatsby look. Take a look at the chart to help you decide what is right for you and your bridal party.

 

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The Headpiece

1. Temperley Bridal Gown

2. Chaumet Joséphine Tiara

3. Lulu Frost Jewelled Hair Comb

4. Lanvin Silk Blend Tulle Veil

Here is a full chart to help you pick out the perfect head piece for your wedding from Simply Bridal!

Enjoy!

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Real {Baltimore​} Wedding: Savannah and Dion John's Four Season Shindig

SJD couple Savannah and Dion's July wedding was an elegant non-tradional summer affair. What was supposed to be a scenic outdoor wedding, ended up being an indoor shindig at the Four Seasons at the last minute. Check out the pictures below to see how this couple pulled off their dream day.

Hors D'oeuvres

The balimore couple's reception featured cocktails, heavy hor d'oeuvres and small plates so that their 70 guests could mix and mingle without being restricted to a seated dinner.

Decor Details

Savannah is a do-it-yourself bride, So her bouquet and decor was designed and made by the bride herself. 

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The wedding colors were white and yellow with purple accents. The couple used white hydrangeas and lemons for the floral arrangements.

Cake details

Cake by Cake Panache of Ashburn, VA-  www.cakepanache.com

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Dion is wearing a tuxedo by Hilfiger and Savannah's dress is from David's Bridal.

Vendors:

Photographer: Michele Murray of Michele Murray Photography (New York, NY)- www.michelemurrayphoto.com
Cake by Cake Panache of Ashburn, VA-  www.cakepanache.com

 

#FavoredFr​iday | Spotlight Vendor: Fabipops Cake Pop Boutique in NY

2012-11-19 15.37.22 Fabipops is a new luxury cake pop boutique in Park Slope, New York. Unlike other cake pop shops, every cake pop is handmade and custom designed for thier clients liking - take a look at some of the images below and check out some of their celebrity work, its fantastic!

Fabipops caters to any occasion, whether its birthdays, kids parties, adult parties, weddings, communions and ect, their cake pops can be customized to match any event. Fabipops is a custom, gourmet dessert company that bakes in a Kosher kitchen which has catered to corporate, private and celebrity events, and because of consumer demand, Fabiola will now open her first store.
Fabiola, the owner of Fabipops, is a Haitian-born, and also pregnant with her second child. She started this business from scratch after the death of her newborn child - where she took a complete gamble and left her career in the financial industry to start her company.
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Pay it Forward: 911 Operator Saves the Day for Bride

What a feel good story! When I heard this story on the radio this morning, I knew I had to share it with our Favored readers. A Washington state bride-to-be whose wedding dress was stolen the day of the ceremony found a fairy godmother of sorts in an unlikely way: by calling 911.

The News Tribune of Tacoma reports the bride-to-be called after her wedding dress was stolen out of her car near her home. The 911 operator who answered the call tells the paper that she took down the woman’s information as usual, but was touched by her story. “I finally figured out what was going on, and asked when the ceremony was scheduled,” Candice, who only wanted to give her first name, told The News Tribune. “When she said ‘today,’ my heart broke in two for her.” When she got off the phone, Candice asked her supervisor if she could offer her dress, which she wore in her own wedding just 18 months prior, to the bride.

“All through the call I was thinking, ‘I have a dress ...’” she said. With her supervisor’s approval, Candice got hold of the police officer who responded to the scene and texted the officer a picture of her dress to show the bride.

The bride said she believed it would fit her, so Candice and her husband went to her parents’ house, retrieved the dress, and dropped it off at the bride’s fiancé’s home. She tells the paper the bride wore the dress and texted her the next day to tell her the wedding went off without a hitch. “Candice is an extraordinary person,” her manager Vonnie Mayer tells The News Tribune. “She had something someone else needed, and she made it happen.”

Candice says she does not want the attention focused on her, and that she believes God made the situation possible. “God does awesome things, and this woman, whose wedding day might have been ruined, had her special day, after all,” she said.

 

 

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/14/wash-bride-whose-dress-was-stolen-day-wedding-finds-fairy-godmother-in-11/#ixzz2c8OGJf00

Baltimore Brides! You're Invited: Betsy Robinson's Bridal Collection Trunk Show

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Go to www.robinsonsbridal.com for more information!

You're Invited: NBMBAA-DC 2013 Pre-Confer​ence Career Expo Panelist Discussion

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Want to achieve goals faster? Do you wish for more coaching and feedback but don’t get it in your work environment? Do you want to learn to better integrate work and life? Do you wish you could tap into others who have complementary skill sets to you for advice? A personal board of directors may be just what each of us needs stay on track with our goals.

A personal board of directors is comprised of the people in your life who support your vision and to whom you turn when you want honest and trustworthy advice and/or when you are looking for help in figuring out solutions to your challenges. The concept comes from the business and non-profit world where an organization is legally required to have a board of directors to provide guidance and strategic input for optimal functioning of the organization.

This panel will discuss tips and strategies for selecting and building your Personal Board of Directors. The selected panelists have personally created their own Personal Board of Directors and are embraced by individuals who support them and offer professional business and career advice.

Event/Location Information:

NBMBAA-DC 2013 Pre-Conference Career Expo

Embassy Suites - DC Convention Center

900 10th Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

Register Here: http://dcbmbaacareerexpo2013.eventbrite.com/

Favored Owner Yodit Gebreyes will be presenting! Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!!

You're Invited: Fab & Favored Bridal Boot Camp

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What's Fab, Favored and Makes You Fit Before Your Wedding Day? Favored by Yodit Events has partnered with Celebrity Trainer Deanna Jefferson & Owner of Fab Body Factory & Deanna Jefferson Fitness to bring you: “Fab & Favored Bridal Boot Camp" to help you get down the aisle slim & trim.

Here’s all the information you need:

Who: Fab Body Factory + Favored by Yodit Events + YOU & Any 2 Guests (Bring Your Maid of Honor, Bridesmaid or Mother of the Bride/ Groom)!

When: September 21st, 2013 at 8:00-10:00am

Where: The Fab Body Factory 8027-C Penn Randall Place Upper Marlboro ,MD 20772

How: Sign up at www.FabandFavoredBridalBootcamp.eventbrite.com

In honor of the event, guest will enjoy complimentary Healthy Drinks, Snacks & Wedding/ Fitness Giveaways! Special Deals for DMV Bride-to-Be's:

  • Each bride that signs up for the "Fab & Favored Bridal Boot Camp" will get 50% off of any Favored by Yodit Events Partial Planning or Full Planning Wedding Package to help plan their big day if bride signs before December 1, 2013! Sign up today before spaces get filled.
  •  The Fab Body Factory Bootcamp 6 Week Program is valued at $360; Bride to Be's will be saving $180 + plus more discounts from wedding vendors!

Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Scientific studies show working out is an incredible mood booster and stress reliever and that is just what you need in the months leading up to the wedding.

Stop making excuses and work out with us to get you looking flawless and stunning on your walk down the aisle! Feel free to sign up before or after you pick out the dress, go to your menu tasting, or choose your delicious cake!

Be sure to stay connected with us on twitter at @FABBODYFACTORY @FAVOREDBYYODIT @DEANNAJEFFERSON @YODIDDY

 

#FavoredFriday Spotlight Vendor: Tanamachi Studio, Design & Lettering Boutique

cover Recently, Favored came across a interesting Vendor: Tanamachi Studio, Design & Lettering Boutique. This studio specializes in "hand-lettering & custom typography for editorial, lifestyle, food, and fashion brands." You may have seen Dana Tanamachi's work on several publications and not even realized it. Recently, her chalk work has been featured on well known magazine covers such as Time and O Magazine. Learn more about this #FavoredFriday vendor after the break.

Dana Tanamachi is a Texas-bred, Brooklyn-based graphic designer and letterer who enjoys living a quiet life and working with her hands. After designing Broadway show posters at SpotCo and working under Louise Fili, Dana opened her own design & lettering boutique, Tanamachi Studio. She has been commissioned by clients such as Google, Yahoo!, Rugby Ralph Lauren, The Ace Hotel, Tommy Hilfiger, West Elm, and Bloomingdale’s. In 2011, she was named a Young Gun (YG9) by the Art Directors Club and a Young Creative to Watch by HOW Magazine. In 2012, Dana had the unique honor of creating custom cover art for O, HOW, and TIME Magazines.

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Final cover for Time Magazine's October 29, 2012 issue

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Tote Bags created for the O YOU! Conference, hosted by Oprah Winfrey

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Wine Bottles created with Brandever

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Inside of the employee enterance at Andaz Hotel on 5th Avenue in New York City. Totaling over 350 square feet and approximately 100 words.

Unfortunately, Tanamachi Studio is not taking personal or wedding-related inquries at this time.

Source: http://tanamachistudio.com

A Gift From Favored to You!

simply Brides today is your lucky day!!! We have a very special gift for you courtesy of SimplyBridal.com, a discount on all merchandise! See below for more details.

SimplyBridal.com is an online boutique designed to make your dream wedding dress accessible and affordable. "SimplyBridal started off with the simple idea of creating beautiful weddings at reasonable prices. Beginning with wedding dresses, we’ve since added more products and strive to provide outstanding quality without the inconvenience and costs of traditional bridal boutiques and retailers. Our products are always things that we would want our family members and friends to buy, wear, and love. That means that we only partner with quality designers that share these values such as Los Angeles-based jewelry designer May Yeung. Our design team includes graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. They have designed for BCBGMAXAZRIA and Suzi Chin for Maggy. They source only the finest fabrics and embellishments for SimplyBridal, and sets the same high quality standards that are demanded by the New York fashion scene."

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Simplybridal.com teamed up with Favored by Yodit to provide you our readers/clients with a 15% discount.

Code: SBL225FD

Discount: 15% (shipping not included)

Expiration: 09/02/2013

Let us know your experience with SimplyBridal.com and if you used our discount code! We would love to hear from you!

Source: http://www.simplybridal.com/shop/who-we-are/

 

 

 

Real {Washington​, D.C.} Wedding: Tamara & Anthony's Fairytale in the City!

66291_773976672396_7315053_n Most little girls what to be a princess when they grow up, but few actually get to become one. Meet Tamara who made her Cinderella dreams come true on her wedding day with her very own Prince Charming, Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Austin exchanged vows on August 14, 2010 in Washington, DC at St. Augustine Church followed by a reception at Top of the Town. See pictures of their "Fairytale in the City" theme wedding below.

 

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The bride opted for a non-tradtional bouquet. The pink/purple center of the flower matches the linen and bridesmaid's dresses perfectly.

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The bride is seen here with her two flower girls, who waved steamers during the ceremony instead of throwing petals.

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The bride carried out her Fairytale theme with a Cinderella inspired dress. The bridesmaids wore two different style Diane Von Furstenberg's dresses.

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The reception location, Top of the Town, had a full view of the city which was a perfect backdrop for the royal wedding cake.

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue: St. Augustine Church

Reception Venue: Top of the Town

Florist: DIY

Bridesmaid Dresses: Diane Von Furstenberg

Cake: Emily Friedman

Caterer: R&R Catering

Photographer: Kenneth Staab

 

Stay Cool with these Summer Wedding Tips!

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Summer is the busiest time of the year for weddings because of the beautiful weather. However, with the beautiful weather comes blazing hot temperatures. If you don't want to compromise on the season here are a few helpful tips to keep your guests cool.

It's all in the timing:

If you wish to hold your wedding in a hot summer month like July, we usually advise a later ceremony. The sun will be at its hottest in the early afternoon, so the ideal time to hold your ceremony would be around 5pm, so that your celebration can continue in cooler temperatures.

Think shady:

If you are having an outdoor ceremony in the summer, try to choose an area that will be in the shade at the time of the ceremony, or as an alternative you can consider to cover the ceremony area with large white umbrellas to protect the guests from the hot sun (especially if the ceremony takes place around lunchtime or early afternoon).

Cheers!:

Arrange for your guests to be greeted with a drink before the ceremony begins (especially if it is outdoors) so they can immediately enjoy a cool drink as they wait for the bride to arrive.

Make a splash:

If possible, avoid a city celebration and hold your wedding in a venue near a lake or on the coast. Being near the water is an easy way to give your guests relief from the heat.

Play it cool:

On a hot day, the groom should wait until the last minute before the ceremony to put on his jacket. Often in Italy, the groom brings an extra shirt so that if needed he can change into a fresh shirt for the rest of the wedding. The bride should ask for advice from the dress designer and if it is a summer wedding ideally she should choose a dress that leaves the arms bare; we also advise to pick a light fabric for the dress so that if it is warm on the day, she can still have a great time while looking fresh and put together.

Less is more:

Fact: heat and humidity don’t go well with make-up. During your bridal make-up trial run, ask your make-up artist to give you some tips on how to make sure your make-up lasts all day. Your make-up bag must-haves will be a strong primer and a waterproof mascara; try to wear the minimum amount of make-up to let you skin breathe - and if you have a bit of a tan you won’t need much anyway!

Ditch the heels:

Why not plan ahead and have flip-flops ready for your reception? We have done this in the past and we can tell you that both female and male guests couldn’t wait to get rid of their shoes and socks and relax in flip-flops - and it will make dancing that little bit easier, too!

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Wedding Day Emergencies and How To Deal!

Emergency Survival Kit We’ve all heard those wedding horror stories – wardrobe malfunctions, falls, even the odd runaway groom. It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but wedding day emergencies do happen! Here’s a list of tips to help save the day in the event of a wedding emergency.

Wedding Day Emergency #1 – The Wardrobe

Day by day, wardrobe malfunctions happen. Usually they’re just a small tear, here or there, maybe your stockings have laddered, shirt’s torn – the usual daily occurrence. It’s not often that you’ll hear of entire dresses tearing away, leaving you exposed in front of friends and family – but it’s best to be prepared. Before the wedding – decide on what you’d like to wear, get it fitted out and have it ready at least 2 weeks before the wedding. This will usually give enough time to sort out any issues before the day comes around. On the day – carry an extra pair of pantyhose, if your current pair ladder, just quickly change into the new set. A needle and thread, as well as safety pins, are life savers for tears and other quick modifications that need doing. Keep a few handy.

Wedding Day Emergency #2 – Body Issues

Falls happen, and you’ll cut yourself at the most inconvenient times. Keep a few band-aids on hand, as well as a box of tissues (these will also come in handy if you start to tear up). Keep a box of aspirins for those unexpected headaches for you and your bridesmaids. A bottle of hairspray or gel will save your bad hair day, and consider keeping a box of crackers in a small bag – you may have little time to eat on the day of the wedding! On that note, keep some breath mints or a travel toothbrush handy in case you get carried away with those chive and onion crackers. In short, a wedding day emergency kit will help mitigate any unforeseen circumstances!

Wedding Day Emergency #3 – The Venue

Make sure to inspect your wedding reception venue before the day of the wedding, and on the big day in order to avoid potential wedding day emergencies. Look for a function venue that has the space and services you need – a large dance floor, PA system, ample parking etc. Look for testimonials and other reviews, to make sure you’re looking at a quality and reliable function venue.

With a little preparation and planning, those unforseen wedding emergencies will seem like a feather in the wind, brushing straight past with no problem at all.

Source: Wedding Republic

Real {North Carolina} Wedding: Brooke & James #Foreverberry Fairytale

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They say in college you will meet the people you will be friends with for the rest of your life and if you are lucky, you will meet the love of your life. Brooke and James almost missed each other at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina but fate brought them together in Miami, Florida while Brooke was on vacation. This beautiful couple got engaged on Brooke's birthday, November 15, 2012 and were married a little under a year later on June 23, 2013. Brooke's favorite quote is "Love is in the details" and she focused on just that to create the Wedding of her dreams. Check out the #Foreverberry Fairytale below.

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The couple chose Kiwi and Grey as their color palette. I never would've thought of using kiwi green, but I love how the two colors came together!

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The bride is already a natural beauty, so the subtle neutral makeup only enhanced her gorgeous face and what girl doesn't love a sparkly pair of shoes? Instead of opting for a full sequin shoe, find a shoe with just a sequin heel for a subtle touch.

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The bridesmaids were glamorous and sparkly wearing long, curve-fitting gowns and lots of bling also, each of the bridesmaids bouquets were different. The flower girls wore custom tutu gowns and instead of tossing flower petals, carried a DIY sign that announced, Here Comes the Bride!

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The groomsmen wore traditional, sleek tuxes and converse sneakers with patterned socks. James had a custom pair of converse designed especially for the day with their social media tag #foreverberry embroidered into the shoe.

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It was very important to the couple that both families had an amazing time at the cocktail reception, so they set it up like a lounge so everyone could mix and mingle, have drinks, eat and ultimately dance the afternoon away!

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When asked about her wedding day, Brooke said simply, "[it] was truly amazing".

For more details and to get to know the couple better, take a look at their highlight video. Make sure you have a box of tissues handy! lol

 

Brooke and James Highlight Video from HoneyDew Films on Vimeo.

For the couple's full love story and more details about their wedding, click on the picture below to see their wedding website:

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Vendors: 

Tuxedos - Men's Warehouse 

Venue, Caterer - Proximity Hotel http://www.proximityhotel.com/

Florist - Brenda McLamb http://www.proximityhotel.com/

Cake - Doris Tilley

Favors - Delicious Bite Cookies www.dbcookies.com

Band - No Straight Answer http://nostraightanswer.com/

Music/ DJ - DJ J-Flex- http://www.102jamz.com/pages/8454558.php

Day of Coordinator- Array of Events http://arrayofevents.net/

Videographer- Honeydew Films http://honeydewfilms.com/

Photographer- Julie Livingston-Carter http://www.julielivingstonphotography.com/ 843.817.3974

 

Real {Las Vegas} Wedding: RaAnaa and Edward's Sunset Soiree

IMG_1490RaAnaa and Edward got married at the beautiful Bears Best Golf Course in Las Vegas May, 31, 2013. This was our first time working with Bears Best and hopefully not our last because it is such a stunning location with an amazing staff!

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The wedding details were everywhere! Bits of purples, lavenders pinks and blues surrounded the ceremony and reception.

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Between the ceremony location, the covered patio for the cocktail hour and the actual reception venue were all customized for RaAnaa and Edward.

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Since the couple loves to dance and have a good time the first dance set off the mood for the wedding reception and the DJ had the dance floor moving all night.

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They ended the evening with a grand exit with all of their guests lining the walkway ,sparklers in hand and the VW bus waiting to whisk them away. It was such a beautiful day and we are thrilled to have been able to have been chosen as RaAnaa & Edward's wedding coordinators and  good friends for life!

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Bears Best Wedding Coordination: Favored by Yodit Events Photographer: Myron Hensel Photography Hair: Alexxus Watley Makeup: Brandon Montoya of Makeup Forever DJ: Knight Sounds Entertainment Florist: Flowers By Kathy Cake: Cravin Cake Bridal Gown: David's Bridal Bridesmaid's Attire: The Dessy Group Groom's & Groomsmen Attire: Men's Warehouse Transportation: On Demand Sedan & Limousine Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas

Thank you RaAnaa & Edward and congratulations!

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NEW Video Recap of Favored by Yodit Events Launch Affair at The W Hotel

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I am excited to share the highlight video from the Favored by Yodit Events Launch Affair at The W Hotel. The atmosphere was phenomenal and I couldnt have asked for a better night! We had the best wedding vendors participating and guest and new couples eager to meet them in attendance.

The room was definitely filled with love! Thanks to everyone who came out! See you next year for our 1 Year Anniversary.

Note: If you are a wedding / event vendor who would like to be featured for our next event please email yodit@favoredbyyodit.com. Thanks again for the good times & customer referrals!

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