4 Ways To Get Ready For Wedding Season

Wedding Season is rapidly approaching and if you are like me, you have at least two weddings to get ready for. This time is obviously stressful for the bride, but it can be just as stressful for the serial wedding goers. I compiled a list that should help ease and anxiety that may be creeping up.

1. Plan ahead: As soon as you get a wedding invite, start to figure out your travel arrangements. If the wedding is out of town and you have to fly, set an alert on your favorite travel sites. The more time you give yourself, the more opportunities you will have to purchase a reasonable plane ticket. Also check prices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plane tickets tend to go down on those days.

2. Sales aren’t just for shoes and clothes: Department Stores always have sales on holidays and typically household items are included. Before you hit the shoe department for a little retail therapy, print out the couple’s registry and head to the home goods section. That waffle maker or pot and pan set the bride has to have may be on sale and you can get their perfect gift at a discount.

3. It takes more than a week to lose weight: Everyone wants to look great at a wedding. You know the groom has an attractive single groomsman that you are hoping to get paired up with down the soul train line lol. Ladies, unfortunately cutting out the cookies, and going hard in the gym a week before the wedding isn’t going to cut it. Hit the gym NOW! It is the perfect time to start a new healthy lifestyle so you can look super sexy in your summer time attire.

4. Relax: This wedding experience will only happen once…ENJOY IT! Take a lot of pictures, dance until your feet hurt, and bask in the ambiance of love. The bride and groom invited you because they value your relationship with them. Their wedding day will be a day that they will never forget, so don’t stress have fun with them!

Favored Intern’s Corner: The Intern Experience

Hey! So this is my very first blogging week as a FAVORED intern! Whoop! I’m excited to say that I have successfully completed my first month! *insert brief Harlem Shake here* Upon applying, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I have learned so much in a short period of time.

Yodit has been amazing, showing me everything from how to style a photo shoot to establishing the foundation of a business. I’m learning not only what it takes to be successful in this business but how to be successful PERIOD. Can you believe that my interview was a photo shoot…talk about pressure! Thankfully I didn’t embarrass myself and I was able to show that I am not completely useless lol. We were able to complete seven looks in seven hours which had the potential to be a stressful day, but everyone was so helpful and efficient that it didn’t even feel like work. I met some incredibly talented female entrepreneurs (which are all on our FAVORED list here) that I am excited to work with in the future.  Our first official event will be the launch party and I can’t wait to share with you everything else I learn here, so stay tuned!

Life as a Bridesmaid: Bridal Shower Addition

 

When I was a little girl planning my dream wedding and helping my friends plan theirs. Making sure everything was perfect and that all we needed to do was to *insert groom here*, I had no idea I would be doing arts and crafts lol. However, here I am painting boxes for my sister’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired Bridal Shower.

I found the idea for some really cute centerpieces on Pinterest aka God’s gift to planners and thought this would be so easy to do myself! Of course when I say myself I mean me and my artsy friends. So I rounded up the troops and we went to work! The plan was to make Tiffany’s boxes to place on the dessert table and to collect the bride’s gift cards. We purchased everything from Michael’s and it took us about five hours to finish. Below you will find a list of everything we purchased as well as a few pictures. After the shower I will be sure to post follow up pictures so you can see how the décor turned out.

We at Favored love DIY projects. What did you make for a bridal shower? What was the theme or inspiration? Send us your pictures we would love to see them!

Materials:

• Paper Mache Boxes set of 5
• Celebrate it Ribbon 2 ½ in X 10 yards
• Celebrate ir Ribbon 1 ½ in X 4 yards
• Americana Acrylic Paint: Bahama Blue
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Brushes
• Plastic or Trash Bags
• Paper plates (to put the paint on)

You're Invited: 5th Annual Gemini Pediatric Charity Dinner Gala

You're Invited to attend the 5th Annual Gemini Pediatric Dinner Gala for their hospital in Addis Ababa.

The fundraiser will be held to raise money for what will be the first children's hospital in Ethiopia.

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00pm

Location: Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia

For further information visit Gemini Health Care Group at www.ghcg.org

Favored by Yodit Event Planning is a proud event partner!

Are You The {Color Wedding} Type?

Having a colorful wedding color palette is a good way to express all your creativity and to surprise your guests. Its perfect for couples who want to be daring yet fun and consider their wedding just a real big party!

If your looking to make light of the seriousness of marriage, incorporating fun colorful décor and design elements will make your special day a bit less formal than other weddings.

Can you imagine having a colorful wedding now?

Every Day is a Chance to Share Love

Since February is the month of love, show your love to women fighting breast cancer by donating to help them win their battle. When you donate, spread your love even further by sending a special Love Note to a treasured person in your life.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is a great organization that was founded in love. They strive to share this love every day by helping provide research, education and life-saving treatment to women fighting their own personal battle with breast cancer.

Join in the fight to end breast cancer forever — and then send a special Love Note to a loved one in your life.

For more information click here

You're Invited: Engaged! in Washington D.C. | Sunday, March 3rd

You're invited to attend the 4th Annual Engaged! Washington Event

Date: Sunday, March 3, 2013

Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Get Tickets Here: http://engageddc2013-eorg.eventbrite.com

General Admission: $65 / Vendor Tables: $100

Begin your wedding planning journey at this amazing annual bridal event which whisks guests away in limo buses to three fabulous wedding venues to experience an extraordinary bridal event.

 Prizes: The first 300 brides/grooms will receive a fabulous goodie bag! 

For more information click here: http://www.engagedmagazine.com

Cheers: Its National Margarita Day!

February 22nd is National Margarita Day! Here are two of our favorite ways to Celebrate Responsibly!

Mini tacos taste delicious and go great with margaritas

Stay cool with margarita infused popsicles with a lime accent

Oscar Watch Party Ideas

 

Roll out your red carpet and get set to be a winning Academy Award Party host with some of our favorite ideas to hosting an Oscar Party! With a little planning, small details and a touch of sparkle, get ready to surprise your guest. In the end, it's all about having fun and celebrating the films that have brought us joy and inspiration during the past year.

Oscar Bingo

Download Bingo cards (pictured above) and play along as you watch the show! (Nine different cards available) Download

Oscar Ballots

Predict the winners using these downloadable Oscar ballots. Coming soon! Download

Cocktails

Leave your guests speechless by serving a champagne punch or cocktail – ideas provided by Moët & Chandon, the exclusive champagne of the Oscars.

We have you covered with cocktails, food, games and decorating ideas. And the award winning party goes to... you. Enjoy!

You're Invited: 6th Annual ARTINI Fundraiser & Gala on Friday, March 22nd

Very honored to to be apart of the Host Committee for this year’s 1869 Society ARTINI, in conjunction with The Corcoran Gallery of Art. Tickets for the 6th Annual ARTINI fundraiser and gala on Friday, March 22nd are now officially on sale!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 22 

Time: 8:30pm-12:00am Midnight

Place: Corcoran Gallery of Art.

If you're interested in purchasing tickets please note they tend to sell out 2-3 weeks before the event. So make sure to plan accordingly. 

GET ARTINI TICKETS HERE:  http://bit.ly/Artini2013

(please select my name; Yodit Gebreyes as the person who referred you)

Please feel free to forward to friends. Look forward to seeing you and your guest there!

Welcome to the Favored Blog!

I hope this blog can give inspiration to future couples, event planners, designers and lovers of all things #eventplanning #diy #weddings #trends and much more! Were always looking for new, fresh ideas so make sure to connect with Favored by Yodit on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram.

Special thank you to my amazing best friend, Andy who pushes me to follow my dreams even when I did not think my dream could be REAL! You are truly the reason why I am able to give so much love to everything I do! And for that I am eternally grateful! Love you baby.

To my parents, Rebecca & Birhanu, who always make me feel like a superstar & that I can take over the world. What you have sacrificed for me in these past 27 years of my life brings me to tears. God couldn't have blessed me more than to be birthed by the two most loving people on earth. In this age you don't find many couples that still dance, hug, or show affection like you both! Thanks to you, I know what real love looks like and for that I love you more than life!

And to all of you who are taking the time to read this blog right now. I simply say Thank You! Thank you for your time, thank you for your support & thank you for your referrals. Thanks to you I am able to do work that I love!

So please comment on posts, submit entries and always be Favored!

We Give Good Love! Happy #Vday

Love Couture Bridal Presents Pronovias Trunk Show!

#DMV Brides Check out Love Couture Bridal's Pronovias 2013 Trunk Show this weekend, February 15-17.

Save 10% on your gown order! By appointment only. Make your appointment here

What is a trunk show? Trunk shows give brides the opportunity to see a larger selection of a particular bridal designer's collection, a discount is generally offered and sometimes custom changes are free. During trunk shows you do not purchase the sample. Your gown is made to order especially for you.

5 Reasons to Attend The Great Bridal Expo in Baltimore!

Its that time again when local Brides to Be's start planning for their Fairytale Weddings!

The Great Bridal Expo provides you with the Top Wedding Professionals that have everything for your wedding, honeymoon and home on display. You are able to meet face-to-face with these wedding professionals and ask questions to help put your mind at ease as you plan for your Special Wedding Day.

5 Reasons Why You Should Think About Attending The Great Bridal Expo:

1. Stunning, New York Style Bridal Fashion Show
2. Live Orchestra and DJ presentations
3. Colorful Honeymoon Show
4. Amazing and Valuable Prizes
5. Aisle-after-aisle of Exciting and Informative Exhibits
6. Its Free! See Details Below.

Special Offer: Purchase Tickets online at www.greatbridalexpo.com Enter Promo Code: RPEM & Receive 2 Free Ticket

Redskins Football Party Ideas

Whether your jumping onto the Redskins bandwagon or have been a longtime fan like my older brother, Binyam (his whole basement is Redskins inspired)! You too can celebrate this amazing time for our hometown team!

Here are some fun ways to incorporate the "Burgundy & Gold" at your next Redskins football party, a get-together while watching the game, or tailgating! #HTTR

Get a Free BlowOut at Drybar

Interested in a FREE blowout from the super chic Drybar? Well here is your chance courtesy HBO's Girls & Enlightened!

Drybar is a brand new “blow dry bar” concept created around a very simple idea: No cuts. No color. Just blowouts for only $35.

They opened new locations in Georgetown and Bethesda so I'm sure these will go quickly so act now! Find a DirtyBar in your area here: http://www.thedrybar.com/locations/

Thanks @WhitneyStringer for the tip!