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Archive for September, 2007

Be A Glow Getter

I’ve got a serious makeup jones.  I need help.  But until I care enough to get some help for my makeup addiction, I’ll keep buying :)  Being back in Balitmore afforded me the luxury of actually being able to walk into a Sephora and buy whatever I wanted.  So in addition to Aquolina’s Pink Sugar, I decided [...]

Updos to I’dos…

Hi, I am Lindsay Morkel and am excited to say, I am now an intern with Terrica and Once Upon Your Wedding. I became a Stylist in 2005, and after graduating I made the move from Kansas City to Georgia. I have been a stylist now for two years. My passion is in formal and bridal [...]

Model Bride Gets A Makeover!

The beautiful Model Bride site got a major overhaul recently.  There are several makeover looks to inspire you for your wedding (I love the vintage 1940s Hollywood makeover…gorgeous!) as well as great hair tips and pictures.  Of course, if you are looking for a set of sexy shoes, Model Bride can help you too (how [...]

Back in Charm City

Captain America and I drove up to Baltimore for my high school reunion.  First thing, Thank GOD for the new Yukon.  The baby slept very well through the trip, and my other two heirs were neatly tucked away in the third row seat watching Spiderman 2 for the gazillionth time.   Anyway, that’s me…the blonde (told you [...]

Congratulations, Tara and Robbie!

   Photo by Scarlett Lillian Ok, how much do I heart Tara and Robbie?  They were an uber-fab couple to work with.  Tara wanted a very intimate gathering of family and friends at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.  Tara’s ceremony was at the gorgeous Faith Chapel with about 64 family and friends– some who came all the [...]

Congratulations, Amy and Izaak!

   Photo by Ben Powers of Powers Studios Superfun couple Amy and Izaak were wed on yet another rainy day on St. Simons Island at the King and Prince Resort on September 1st.  Even though we moved the ceremony inside, the wonderful florist, Edward of Edward’s on St. Simons, transformed the oceanview ball room. In addition to their [...]

Congratulations, Edwina and Nabil!

   Photo by Susan Morrison of Ehance Photo Beautiful Edwina married her true love Nabil at a very intimate ceremony of family and friends at the Sea Palms resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia on August 25th.  Edwina and I had been working together for a full year prior to her wedding, and she was an awesome [...]

Interning, and learning and blogging, OH MY!

         Hi there! My name is Abby Washuta and just this week I’ve had the honor of accepting a position as an intern with Terrica and the oh-so-fabulous Once Upon Your Wedding, g.k.a. (glamorously known as)  “The O.”             I graduated from Boston University in 2003 with a degree in psychology and quickly realized I did [...]

Let Your Vendors Help Choose Your Reception Site

  Yep, it’s true!  Your other vendors can be of great assistance in choosing a reception site after you choose some of your other vendors.  I know some of your books and sites say choose the site first, but there is really some logic to choosing your site perhaps second or third.  Let’s say you contract [...]

Party Like A Rockstar

Hip hop and fashion mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs had his ultimate annual “white party” this past weekend.  Usually held in the beautiful St. Tropez, His Diddiness decided to hold his all white fete at his home in the Hamptons.  Unfortunately, my invitation was lost in the mail, but other noteables like Mariah Carey, Donna Karan [...]