Vendor's Corner

Periodically, I will introduce you to vendors that I love. Recently, I came across a great find in Stephen and Anna Wing of Liquid Shutter Photography. They are a super-talented, super-cute husband and wife team that I’m so excited to be working with. Not only do they combine true artistry with a photojournalistic style - they know a thing or two about romance, too.

Their first date was actually a blind date. Most of us have been on a few of those and know they usually don’t go too well. Not Stephen and Anna’s - they really hit it off. After only 5 ½ weeks of dating, Stephen proposed! Total time between their first date and their wedding…3 ½ months!! They both say, in retrospect, it was a little crazy and don’t recommend it but, it’s worked. This month they celebrate 10 years of marriage! What’s your secret, guys? Match.com isn’t working for me…

Here is just a sampling of their amazing talent (the shot of the shoes is one of my favorites - I love shoes!).

Check out more of their work on their website at www.liquidshutter.com and on their blog at www.liquidshutter.blogspot.com

Tip of the Month

Have you ever been stumped by which fork to use? Take a look at this simple chart and solve the mysteries of the formal table setting.

A general rule with utensils is to start from the outside of your place setting, and work your way toward the service plate (the main meal plate).

If you are seated at a very crowed table and are uncertain whether you are using the correct drinking glass or bread plate, try this little trick...Place your hands in your lap. Take your left hand and touch your index finger to your thumb. You should notice that you have created a shape similiar to the letter "b". Take your right hand and touch your index finger to your thumb. You should have created a shape that looks similar to the letter "d". Now, look on the table; your bread plate should be on the left - "b"is for bread. Your drinking glasses will be on your right - "d" is for drink. I guarantee that you'll never be confused about this again!

Favorite Things

So, Oprah has her list...She does it at Christmas time and now she does for the summer, too. Women work themselves into a frenzy about what will be on this ever popular list (and what she will be giving away if you're lucky enough to make it into the studio audience)! I thought it was high time for me to start a list of my own - I'm going to start small, though. Who knows? Maybe at the end of the year I'll have a little surprise of my own :)


I recently came across something that I think is so cute! Donna Wilson of Butterflies Kiss has some of the most fabulous wedding cards and stationary. She custom designs these creations in the likeness of the bride and her bridal party. You can incorporate your colors, flowers, and attire into your cards. My favorite thing about these cards is that they are ethnically correct. She also has a lines for the indie bride, the expectant bride, the bride who will be wearing tradtional ethnic attire, as well as the untradtional couple. Keep in mind that everything is custom - she can make anything you want! These cards make great bridal shower invitations, thank cards, and gifts for your bridesmaids!





Take a minute to check out her website at http://www.butterflieskiss.com