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<a href="http://www.distinctivelyyoursevents.com/" target="_blank">Distinctively Yours Event Management</a> again participated in the Festival of Trees to benefit the <a href="http://festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org/?gclid=CNbMj7yF8LMCFdKd4Aod4U0AlQ" target="_blank">Kennedy Krieger Institute</a>. Although we always design a Christmas tree last year was our first attempt at designing wreaths and we were so happy with the results, we did two wreaths in addition this year. </div>
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We did not have a theme this year but focused more on the colors – chocolate and gold. In addition to gold and chocolate ornaments, there were little jars of chocolate hung throughout the tree. We used different color as well as different texture ribbon to create the wonderful bows that served as our treetopper. We were happy to find that by 10:30 am on Friday our tree was already sold. YEAH!!!</div>
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One of the wreaths matched the chocolate and gold but the other was just a fun time playing with yarn. We hope that some nice family was able to enjoy these wreaths that we had such a good time making.</div>
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In addition to our tree and two wreaths, we also designed a tree for the <a href="http://www.baltimorenace.net/" target="_blank">National Association of Catering Executives – Baltimore</a> (NACE). We are heavily involved with NACE and every year NACE members volunteer to decorate the Kennedy Krieger tree. We were pretty pleased with the end result. This tree was also sold on Friday.</div>
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If you or someone you know would like us to come and decorate your tree or home for the holidays, please contact us at (410) 905-6178 or info@distinctivelyyoursevents.com .</div>
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<br />Distinctively Yours Event Managementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747702623780461467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420874473550104150.post-65463783640883362432012-04-02T11:25:00.000-04:002012-04-02T11:25:00.189-04:00UNCORKED 2012!...The Bucket List<span style="font-family: Arial;">On March 19<sup>, </sup>2012, Baltimore NACE celebrated its 8<sup>th</sup> annual <a href="http://www.baltimoreuncorked.com/about-uncorked.php" target="_blank">UNCORKED</a> fundraiser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This wine dinner is a great opportunity for Baltimore NACE members to show of their cuisine and design talents, provide great services and items for the silent auction, and get together to raise money for some great causes – <a href="http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org/" target="_blank">Meals on Wheels</a>, <a href="http://www.nace.net/cs/foundation/overview" target="_blank">NACE National</a>, and <a href="http://www.baltimorenace.net/" target="_blank">Baltimore NACE</a>. The theme of this year’s UNCORKED was “Live Your Life to the Fullest…Bucket List.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This year the event was hosted at the Baltimore County Club just of Roland Ave in Baltimore, MD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A valet met each guest in the drive before guests were ushered into our airport terminal, received their passport, and then were whisked away to the various destinations represented under three different tents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each tent offered a variety of appetizers, drinks, music, atmosphere, and a stamp for their passport to get the crowd ready for the main event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the guests were outside enjoying the food and drink, our wonderful judges were inside admiring the thirty very different takes on the Bucket list shown in the table designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Invited inside by the sound of the horn, guests were encouraged to wander through the split dining room to see all of the wonder table designs. Guests visited different countries, traveled in space, swam underwater, and so much more.</span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vT9gVPXR8Aw/T3nDoEdvJRI/AAAAAAAAAO4/qfdae2YYzyw/s1600/AGT2330-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vT9gVPXR8Aw/T3nDoEdvJRI/AAAAAAAAAO4/qfdae2YYzyw/s320/AGT2330-L.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">While guests feasted on a three-course dinner paired with a great selection of wines, the winners of the table designs were announced and ….<a href="http://www.distinctivelyyoursevents.com/" target="_blank">DistinctivelyYours Event Management</a> was voted the Best Interpretation of the Theme for our table design “Writing the Next Best American Novel.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were so excited. We have participated in the table design contest for UNCORKED for several years and this was our first time being recognized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were prizes given to the Best Overall: Innovative Party Planners, Honorable Mention: Select Event Rentals, Most Creative: Table Toppers, and People’s Choice: Boutique Events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Congratulations to all the winners and a thank you to all the companies that designed tables!</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">After dinner, guests were invited to take part in the New Orleans inspired karaoke bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guests sang the night away until 11 pm.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Each year UNCORKED gets better and better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day after UNCORKED designers were already wondering what next year’s theme will be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Distinctively Yours Event Managementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747702623780461467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420874473550104150.post-34593098972113654602012-02-08T20:50:00.001-05:002012-02-08T20:52:37.565-05:00Need help making your loves Valentine Extra Special….<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sLxm3zwcmyM/TzMl3xGM__I/AAAAAAAAAOw/JmyHW30rmso/s1600/couple-valentines-day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sLxm3zwcmyM/TzMl3xGM__I/AAAAAAAAAOw/JmyHW30rmso/s320/couple-valentines-day.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Look no further.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let Intimate Events Designer, Leigh Ann Lawrie of Leigh's Signature Touch help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LST creates intimate and customized events that allows EVERYONE to be an intricate part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For Valentine’s Day let Leigh customize special Valentine's Day date ideas for only $30. Customers will receive two customized idea options based on their responses to a questionnaire.<o:p></o:p></span></span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Each event is not just planned from the eyes of the host. It's planned with the intention of including the personalities of each and every participant. For example, with the Valentine's Day special, the purpose of the questionnaire is to make sure that whatever options provided are centered around the person receiving the gift/date. Often times when it comes to things such as dating, individuals plan it from their perspective and what they THINK the other person will like. LST's goal is to help you coordinate a special moment that truly incorporates the personalities of others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">To get help with you Valentine’s Day idea go to </span><a href="http://www.leighssignaturetouch.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998; font-family: Arial;">www.leighssignaturetouch.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and get started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">From finger sandwiches and punch to caviar and champagne, the sip and see can be as formal as your taste dictates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As far back as high school, I had friends and family members ask me to plan events for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It did not take long for me to realize that I loved it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have planned events for major corporations, small businesses, and individuals professionally for the last ten years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these experiences inspired me to start <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC</i> in April 2005.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We strive for professionalism, integrity, exceptional service, and creativity in every event we coordinate. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Distinctively Yours Event Management</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> is a full-service event planning company specializing in weddings. We understand that you have waited a lifetime for your wedding and you want it to be beautiful, special, and YOURS!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="text"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A limited number of events are booked each month to ensure you receive the personal </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />
<span class="text">attention you expect for your wedding. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">We handle every aspect so you can have a worry-free day. Our staff is dedicated to your happiness and understands the importance of making your wedding memorable. <span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Our focus is to provide professional service to our clients and make their event memorable, inspiring, elegant, and most importantly stress free. We make it our priority to build a rapport with our clients so that we become the first number they dial when it comes time to celebrate any occasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We motivate our clients to be creative, help them to realize their dreams, and we thrive on novel solutions and concepts. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are only 24 hours in every day and with work schedules and family responsibilities, planning even the simplest of events can be difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC</i> can help locate a venue, recommend vendors as well as provide on-site supervision at your wedding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We allow you to enjoy your wedding and leave all the worrying to us. We provide wedding planning expertise; we do not take over your wedding. You will benefit from our experience and relationships with highly qualified vendors making your wedding the most unforgettable day of your life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Are your services affordable? What services do you offer?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to planning a wedding or special event, you want to ensure that you work with reputable professionals to execute your dreams. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">At Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC</i> our service is such that clients feel that they have made a great investment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We offer full production planning, partial planning, and wedding day management. We support LGBT weddings/commitment ceremonies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">We work well with individuals that recognize quality over quantity and realize that we provide a service that will give them a piece of mind to know that their event will be executed just as they envisioned. We also work well with clients that love to have their expectations exceeded.</span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #ff0066;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Who is not going to benefit from working with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC</i>?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">We would love to assist all couples that inquire about our services; however, this is not a reality. Our love of planning weddings is superseded by the desire to work with couples in healthy relationships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As marriage is the blending of families, love should be at the forefront of the union. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">What forms of payment do you accept?</span> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">We accept checks, cash, money orders, and all major credit cards via PayPal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0000cc; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">This sounds like everything I have been looking for….What happens next to get started?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">We are so excited about your engagement and upcoming wedding! We cannot wait to get started….You can schedule a consultation with us via e-mail at <a href="mailto:info@distinctivelyyoursevents.com"><span style="color: blue;">info@distinctivelyyoursevents.com</span></a> .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also speak to us directly at (410) 905-6178. We look forward to working with you! <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For the third year we have decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees held at the Maryland State Fair Grounds in Timonium, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Festival of Trees benefits Kennedy Krieger Institute, a comprehensive resource for children with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Festival is a holiday themed event with local music and entertainment, beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, shopping, a children’s sports, games and crafts area, and of course, Santa Claus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Held in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees 2011 will take place from Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Families throughout the region eagerly look forward to this event and consider it a holiday tradition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year’s event attracted nearly 40,000 visitors and raised close to $900,000 for the patient programs and research performed at Kennedy Krieger Institute.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fytoIbOoO7Y/Two5mBuLMJI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/Bt4ihdSwt9w/s1600/RmWTc1063918x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fytoIbOoO7Y/Two5mBuLMJI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/Bt4ihdSwt9w/s200/RmWTc1063918x.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U0CAoex0ayw/Two5gUdXqUI/AAAAAAAAAOI/HwrhrA0zJx8/s1600/ms3bz1063893x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U0CAoex0ayw/Two5gUdXqUI/AAAAAAAAAOI/HwrhrA0zJx8/s200/ms3bz1063893x.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Those numbers are HUGE and helps to provide necessary care for children within our communities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After last year’s wonderful experience we decided to participate again and starting planning last December for this year’s tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year we named our tree Colors of Christmas and used lots of different shapes and sizes of ornaments in shades of pik, blue, green, purple and silver, and tons of lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We think our tree came out great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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</tbody></table> The other day I received a call from a potential client for a cake order. After talking in detail with her about what she wanted, I told her I would get back to her within two days with a quote. I emailed her quote along with a description of her cake and her response was “What?!?!? Why is it so expensive??” <br />
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My response was “Expensive compared to what?”<br />
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I came to the realization that people really <strong><em>do not</em></strong> know or understand all that goes into creating a custom or wedding cake. So, I decided to take a few minutes to explain to the best of my ability.<br />
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<strong>You can’t get custom / wedding cakes for grocery store prices</strong> – Many people are accustomed to “picking” up their cake order from Safeway, Walmart or Costco. These chains can afford to charge lower prices for their products because they are mass produced! And, when you look at their available designs, these same designs are available to EVERY customer! You definitely will not get a one of a kind piece created just for you. Their employees are trained to create the same designs over & over & over again….no creativity is ever required. It’s sort of like colors by numbers…..same ol’ same ol’.<br />
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<strong>It’s <em>JUST</em> flour & butter</strong> – Actually…..it isn’t. In a <strong>standard</strong> 3-tier cake which serves 120-150 people, there can be as many as a dozen eggs, 5 pounds of pastry flour, half a cup of real vanilla, several pounds of unsalted butter, several bars of premium chocolate, large quantities of fresh fruit or nuts and more! The filling and buttercream may contain 3 or 4 more pounds of unsalted butter, another dozen or more egg whites, and several pounds of sugar plus the chocolate or fruit to flavor it. If you have a fondant covering, add about 5-8 more pounds of sugar and butter. Do you see how this can add up?<br />
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And then there is equipment…pans, mixers, basic cutters and quite possibly molds might be required to create your masterpiece. Then, how will your cake be presented? Well, it definitely will need to be placed on a board, sometimes even a custom made board to carry the weight. Now, if structural elements are required, there’s a trip to the hardware store. Do you see how these numbers add up?<br />
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In addition to the basic elements needed for your design, there is the cake artist’s time to bake and create your masterpiece, her/his experience, and potentially thousands of dollars and countless hours in workshops, training courses, and conferences spent improving upon her/his craft. You are paying for her/his baking experience in using recipes that are tasty but can stand up under the weight of being stacked and shaped, artistry in decorating, and sculpting skills in creating a topper or flowers (some flowers can take up to <strong><em>4 hours</em></strong> each to create).<br />
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Know this – some designs can take <strong>eight to ten hours</strong> to complete! While other, more elaborate designs can take up to <strong><em>forty</em></strong> hours to complete! Yes…. <strong><em>forty</em></strong> hours!<br />
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<strong>The best plan for ordering your cake</strong> – The first question I ask all potential clients is “What is your budget?” The best thing you can do is be honest with yourself, while being completely realistic! If you know for a fact that your wedding cake budget is $300.00 to feed 125 guests, then you might have to consider purchasing a mock cake and serving sheet cakes to your guests, or you might need to revisit your over-all budget and make some adjustments. You definitely will not get all the bells and whistles you desire at that price. Your two most expensive ticket items for a wedding will be….your dress and your cake. Do you research….check out the bakeries in your area to see how they price out their cakes and make sure you don’t sacrifice quality for price. If you don’t believe me, then take a few moments to check out the disaster stories posted on Cake Wrecks! Also, understand that you can’t expect to get a custom cake for the same price as a retail cake. It’s just not going to happen.<br />
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Article by Mimi Hood, Owner of Mimi's Mocha Treats<br />
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We want to say congratulations to the following winners:<br />
Best Interpretation: "Amelia Earhart," by Boutique Events<br />
Most Creative: "Bigfoot," by Crimson & Clover and Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography<br />
Best Overall: "Voodoo," by Table Toppers <br />
People's Choice: "Into the Night," by Perkins Productions<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This year’s event supported the NACE National, the Baltimore chapter of NACE, as well as, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. For further information on either organization please check out their websites: <a href="http://www.baltimorenace.net/">http://www.baltimorenace.net/</a> and <a href="http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org/">http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org/</a> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dn6MIbon6b8/TZKiGEsYd-I/AAAAAAAAAN0/wt8628amb-k/s1600/IMAG0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dn6MIbon6b8/TZKiGEsYd-I/AAAAAAAAAN0/wt8628amb-k/s200/IMAG0006.jpg" width="119" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I want to thank everyone who helped make this event a huge success; we could not have done it without you! Looking forward to next year already!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G4poibCjTMI/TYJTfoQPgvI/AAAAAAAAANo/M9OS0Hodha0/s1600/image4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="97" r6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G4poibCjTMI/TYJTfoQPgvI/AAAAAAAAANo/M9OS0Hodha0/s320/image4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So it’s your big day. You have the right venue and you are marrying your best friend but you are worrying about one thing -your body. The fear of looking perfect has plagued many brides causing crazy crash diets that leave may brides feeling faint, irritable, and more stressed. <br />
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A panic-induced diet and exercise program is the most commonly seen side effect of Thin Bride Syndrome. Depending on the timeline, it can often be too little too late. Now, I want everyone to understand, I get it. Brides, bridal parties, and moms all want to look good for the wedding day. And I am all for using this day as an inspiration to start living a healthy lifestyle. But dieting and exercising to look better, only to gain the weight back plus a few bonus pounds is a facade.<br />
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Why not start “till death do us part” with a lifelong healthy notion? A notion that allows you to be healthier for all occasions because the unfortunate news is weight gain is inevitable.<br />
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For my soon to be brides here are a few of my tips to get you started. <br />
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<strong>Access Yourself</strong><br />
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The average weight loss is about 1-2lbs per week. So be realistic with yourself and your goals. Start by evaluating what a healthy weight for you will be and for what goal. <br />
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<strong>The Time Line</strong><br />
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So when is the big day? Are you planning a month, weeks, or a year in advance? Asking yourself this question is important to understand how much time you need. So if you need to lose 50lbs you will probably need about 6 months. So time is important for bridal dinners, food tasting, and an occasional slip up. Set a deadline to reach your goal and stick with it!<br />
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<strong>Weight Loss = Work</strong><br />
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So some gym time is in order. This means devoting a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio three times per week and one hour of strength training for a total of 4.5 hrs a week of physical fitness. The more weight to loss the more time you want to spend on cardio – the more to toning and sculpting for those great arms and back, more time is needed for strength training. Remember when reaching your goal all activities are good. Those occasional walks, random push-ups, and sit-up won’t hurt your goal but a plan will give your real results you can track. Just try to stay active, and cut down on at least the worst of your high-calorie eating habits. Remember old habits breathe old results. Want to make more progress? Then you'll need to push yourself a little harder.<br />
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<strong>Pump a Little Harder</strong><br />
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To stick with the program, increase the intensity of your cardio and strength-training programs every week. Brides should not be afraid of increasing the weight load. This is required to challenge your body and take it past a plateau. DO NOT BELIEVE THE MYTH - strength training does not equal a masculine physique. Rather it equals a higher metabolism – letting you eat a little more :)!<br />
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<strong>Track Your Progress</strong><br />
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Keep track by recording your goals in a journal -- having them in writing is a fantastic motivator. <br />
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Week One: Work out at least twice and be sure to strength train; then also do cardio two times during the week for at least 20 minutes. <br />
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Week Two: Repeat your fitness regimen from week one, but add 10 minutes to your two cardio workouts. Also, cut out all soft drinks for the entire week.<br />
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As you reach each goal, record it -- you'll find it's not so tough to build on your successes.<br />
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<strong>Eat Smart</strong><br />
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Instead of looking at food choices as another chore, think of smart eating as cheating to good health. Try eating often, from rise till about 2hrs before bed time. Food choices should be full of fruits and veggies. If your diet plan is far from a plan here are some quick and basic suggestions:<br />
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• Eat Breakfast, everyday – Breakfast should be balanced and light<br />
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• Have health snacks between your 3 major meals. Fruit, nuts, dairy, and veggies are nice snack options<br />
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• Lunch think of this meal and your energizer. Push through the day with filling meals, mixing veggies, lean protein, and carbs that fuel you not drag you. <br />
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• Dinner. Remember for most dinner ends the day right before primetime television. So if the evening ends on the coach pick meals that are light and full of veggies and protein<br />
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• Portions on your plate are for you! Not everyone so remember it’s okay to share, leave things behind, or come back to your favorite foods. This is better than overeating at any meal. <br />
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• Water heaps so drink it! Add lemon o try flavored waters to boast your intake. <br />
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<strong>Stay Positive and Well Rounded</strong> <br />
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Let’s be real! Putting it all together is hard but doing getting fit last minute, too fast, is harder. So get help! Personal Trainers and fitness experts are the “no it all’s” but there here to make this job easier, safer, and maybe even faster. Putting all the keys in your pocket will make opening the doors very easy on your big day. A complete well rounded approach to your training and diet plan will make the dress sizes come down. Remember ladies, the dress eventually comes off!"<br />
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The Kirkland Conference Center is located on the campus of the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland. There meetings spaces all host built in projectors and screens. They have smart classrooms that are ideal for distance learning. With a chapel on site you can get married, host your reception, and have all your guests stay right on site. The hotel accommodations are spacious, clean, and most have terrific views of the 45 acres of land surrounding the Kirkland Conference Center. There are game rooms, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and more…<br />
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Contact Sherry Joseph at (301) 628 – 5606 or <a href="mailto:sjoseph@nlc.edu">sjoseph@nlc.edu</a> . She would love to assist you in hosting your conference, retreat, or wedding at The Kirkland Conference Center.<br />
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The Kirkland Conference Center at the National Labor College<br />
10000 New Hampshire Avenue<br />
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*Female Model: Carla Turner<br />
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*Male Model: Anthony Jenkins<br />
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*Select Event Rental (all the linen, base plates, flatware, stemware, china, napkins, napkin rings, chairs)<br />
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<ul><li>Place an ad in the local newspaper </li>
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<li>Create a postcard with a photo of the two of you and simply say….We’re Engaged!</li>
<li>Announce it at the next holiday or family gathering with a personalized bottle of wine announcing your engagement</li>
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Distinctively Yours Event Management will be showcasing several table designs for the event. We hope to see you there!<br />
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There are other ways to express love for that special someone. Think outside the chocolates, roses, and the card. Is there a restaurant that has a special meaning? What about a movie that you know that special someone would appreciate? Think about your loves desires and plan accordingly. Yes, plan! Get a sitter for the kids, make reservations, order your gifts as soon as possible, and remember why you love them.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_K3ljUTKq41E/TUB12YG81-I/AAAAAAAAALI/kE67zCx0OD8/s1600/2285350374_b39d1db253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_K3ljUTKq41E/TUB12YG81-I/AAAAAAAAALI/kE67zCx0OD8/s320/2285350374_b39d1db253.jpg" width="211" /></a><strong>Gown budget</strong> – There is nothing more frustrating than finding the perfect dress and it cost more than the budgeted amount. Be up front with the bridal boutique consultant about the price range you need to stay within. This can help them better service you. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><strong>Discuss alterations</strong> – Every bridal boutique has different rules and time restrictions on alterations. Be sure to know what the alteration schedule is at your location. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Distinctively Yours Event Management is proud to be one of the vendors on <a href="http://www.wedding411ondemand.com/">Wedding411 on Demand</a> via Comcast. As a <a href="http://www.wedding411ondemand.com/vendor-directory/bridal-consultants/item/distinctively-yours.html">vendor</a> and a <a href="http://www.wedding411ondemand.com/ask-the-expert/item/johari-a-barnes-2.html">bridal expert</a>, it gives us the oppportunity to share our experience and skills with new brides and potential clients. <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.distinctivelyyoursevents.com/">Distinctively Yours Event Management</a> can take away all your worries and make your celebration a wonderful expression of love. Although a lot of the same elements that are in traditional wedding ceremonies are present in commitment ceremonies – Greetings, vows, reading/musical selections, exchange of rings, pronouncement of marriage, and the reception – commitment ceremonies in most states are not legally binding but are rather public affirmation of the couples love and respect for one another.<br />
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The couple should include key elements that represent their love and style to make the ceremony uniquely theirs. We would love to help you customize for celebration.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/382/85260C20562E54803FA8355CE5F6EC31.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Distinctively Yours Event Managementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747702623780461467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420874473550104150.post-19079748937427212752011-01-18T21:25:00.001-05:002011-01-18T21:25:51.906-05:00Free Day of Coordination Contest Entry - Abigail and Darrell<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Darrell and I met in High School when we ran on the same Cross Country team. I had a crush on him, but if you ask him how he remembers me he would say "all knees and elbows." </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_K3ljUTKq41E/TTZLXbDRY5I/AAAAAAAAAKc/3KTZzA6rcIQ/s1600/Abigail+and+Darrell+6.4.11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_K3ljUTKq41E/TTZLXbDRY5I/AAAAAAAAAKc/3KTZzA6rcIQ/s200/Abigail+and+Darrell+6.4.11.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">About 13 years passed and the end of a bad marriage brought me back to the area while he came home to help his mother who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. One night I recognized his profile on MySpace and sent him a message. We were soon our first date. I waited five months and when I knew I wanted to be with him forever I introduced him to the most important people in my life, my son and daughter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> For the last four years he has been by my side. It hasn't been easy. We were separated for months when I helped my grandmother who broke her hip. I've also underwent four surgeries to deal with chronic pain. Then in 2010 my car was struck on two separate occasions by another car through no fault of my own. I can't tell you how frustrating it has been dealing with even more pain while trying to plan a wedding. Physical Therapy has greatly helped, but going three times a week is a huge time commitment. </span><br />
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