K&C's Lavender Hill Wedding

This past Saturday we had the honor of celebrating with K&C, a super sweet, down to earth couple who are obviously very much in love!  I love weddings, as I'm sure you already know, but this couple had me choked up a few times.  Before they were introduced into the reception the groom leaned down to give his new bride the sweetest kiss followed by the biggest grin!  (too sweet!!!)  The families, friends and bridal party really made the night amazing.  Everyone was up off their seats dancing the night away to the musical stylings of DJ Sky Brady (one of my personal favs!). 

Before arriving for their reception, K&C said "I DO" at Lavender Hill in Milford.  The bride wore a beautiful strapless, a-line Grecian style gown with a pretty purple flower in here hair.  Bridesmaids wore knee-length purple gowns of a similar style to the bride.  Everyone looked beautiful and the look worked perfectly into the theme of the day.  They scored a perfect 10 in my books!

Here are some pictures of the room set-up.  Enjoy!



The gifts for guests were custom made glasses with the
bride and grooms names, wedding date and a sweet "Thank You"





Yummy Appetizers by Catcher's





Beautiful flowers on a bright and sunny summer day!



Classic International Car Show

On Saturday, June 18th CHEER hosted our first Classic International Car Show at the Community Center.  The weather was gorgeous, the cars were amazing and the brunch was delicious.  Overall, this was the perfect day to look at cars while supporting a great cause.  All of the proceeds from this event are designated to help our Nutrition Department with their Meals on Wheels Program.  Last year CHEER served over 200,000 meals to seniors in need in Sussex County.  This year our goal is to exceed that number, and we hope to make that dream a reality with the funds raised from the Car Show.

 If you were unable to attend the Car Show

but would like to make a

donation to help support CHEERs mission, please

 CLICK HERE.      

Mark your Calendar:

June 16th, 2012

2nd Annual Classic International Car Show

at the CHEER Community Center



www.WeddingSensations.i-do

A few days ago I was on my Twitter account and WeddingChannel had this adorable time-lapse Marriage Proposal posted.  I clicked the link and immediately fell in love with how creative this idea was.  Well, you know what happens on YouTube.  You see one cute thing then you look at the "recommendations" list and see something else, then something else and so on.  Before you know it you are spiralling down the rabbit hole and you cannot get out!  But it's all just so sentimental and emotional you don't want to stop watching all of the cute, funny and (at times) mean proposals out there.  One thing leads to the next and I'm watching those videos parents take of their kids when they surprise them with trips to Disney World.  I had to stop.  I'm working for crying out loud!!!

So, some questions I have...

1. Would I want my proposal posted for the world to see? (No, thanks, not the type! But to those out there who are the type, keep posting!  I LOVE WATCHING!)

2. Would I have wanted my proposal to be public so that strangers could immediately have shared in my joy? (no way, it was perfect just the 2 of us!)

3. What kinds of creative, corny, adorable proposals have other people experienced? (please share!!)

4.  Are you one of those people with a proposal video on YouTube? (if so, please post the link so everyone who checks out this blog and oohh & ahh over how adorable you are!)

YouTube is definitely the "it thing" right now and rightfully so.  It allows people to post videos of a very wide variety and it links an exorbitant amount of networks together.  Businesses post commercials for their companies, parents post cute videos of their kids to share with loved ones who live far away, people post videos of weddings and engagements, etc. 

Remember this video of the dancing bridal party?  This became an instant internet sensation and now has had well over 67 million views!  It has been duplicated, reinterpreted, and broadcast on news outlets as well as being a viral hit online.  Just as popular are the "surprise" first dances.  (Those are addicting to watch, too.) 

Proposals & Weddings are no longer revolving around stricktly sticking to tradition.  You can really be yourselves and let the day be all about you.  Proposals, which prompted this post, are unique and no longer the romantic dinner and down on one knee.  Creativity is key.  Having a video camera on hand might just take you from cool proposal/wedding entrance/first dance to being known around the world.  Will you be next?

M&S's Pink Wedding



Pink & White in June



Hot Pink, or we could call it "Bubble Gum" Pink on a rainy Saturday afternoon.  Pink napkins, pink hydrangea, pink ribbon around the cake, pink candy buffet.  LOVED IT!  Everywhere you turned there were the most vibrant shades of pink.  It turned the day into a bright, cheery day despite the scattered thunderstorms we were experiencing. 

M&S arrived in a horse drawn carriage just like in a fairly tale.  Her gown was beautiful with just the right amount of beading and a sweet bow at the waist.  Bridesmaids and groomsman were both decked out in a shade of pink that matched the room perfectly.  (Real men where pink, that's what I always say!)  

One of my favorite aspects of the day was the floor decal the brides friend surprised her with.  A large letter "W" with two doves and beneath it, their names.  It was a great surprise and definitely added a unique aspect to this fun wedding. Enjoy these photos I got before the guests arrived!



Catering by Catcher's





Fancy Floor Decal



A true Fairytale Princess arrival!



The candy buffet was a huge hit!




Cake by BB Cakes, Flowers by Blossoms, Inc.



Scholar Athletes Banquet sponsored by Mountaire Farms & WBOC



Getting set up for Waging War on Hunger, Hurt & Hate



Every now and then we get the honor of hosting an event that really reaches out and touches the hearts and minds of the people in attendance.  This past Friday night we welcomed the 2011 Scholar Athletes from the area.  Mountaire and WBOC delivered a night filled with good food, a great keynote speaker and a group of very deserving students.  Every aspect of this event was wonderful and if you find yourself with the opportunity to attend this event in the future, do it.  You won't be sorry.

"Waging War on Hunger, Hurt & Hate" not only recognized many of the outstanding Scholar Athletes from the area, but also raised money in support of the Mountaire Thanksgiving for Thousands campaign.  With special guest speaker, Joe Ehrmann- NFL Veteran, NY Times Best Selling Author and Coach America Speaker- over 180 guests in attendance had the opportunity to hear words of wisdom on becoming men and women and the fundamental principles that entails. 

I am so lucky to have the opportunity to cater to such a wide range of events.  With each weekend and each group that comes through being so different and representing so many different causes I find myself constantly learning something new about my community and the people in it and that is truly an honor.  I get to meet people on a regular basis who go above and beyond to help others and this event was just that.   

Post Wedding Blues...Yep, It's Real

...and it effects 1 in 10 newlywed women, according to report by ABC News. 

You notice it the morning you wake up to go back to work.  You had an amazingly perfect wedding, relaxing honeymoon with your new husband...Now what?  A feeling of emptyness, lack of something immediate to look forward to.  You just spent the past 8-18 months planning for one amazing day.  You just snapped your fingers and POOF!, it's over.  All of your guests have gone home and you're back to the real world with no wedding planning in sight.  You feel a little sad, a little blue.  It's totally normal and you aren't the only one.  

You might feel silly bringing it up, but it helps to talk about it.  Any newlywed friends?  Call them up and ask them how they got past this feeling.  Also check out some Wedding Boards like http://www.weddingbee.com/ where other brides are going to post about their experiences with the Post-Wedding Blues.  

It also helps to set some goals and make some plans: 

Getting organized after you return from your wedding weekend/honeymoon can be a huge help.  Unpack all of those gifts and find space for them.  New china, silverware, bedding?  Out with the old, in with the new. 

Make a bucket list of things you would like to accomplish before you start a family and start doing them.  Drag your new husband or your best girl friend along! 

Plan a party with friends as an excuse to get excited about something and try out some of the fancy new things you received as wedding gifts. 

Sit down with your new spouce and let him know how you are feeling.  Two heads are always better than one and he might have some great ideas to help get you out of your funk.  You could start dating eachother again.  Plan a once a week or twice a month date night and go do something different each time.  This will give you something to plan and look forward to on a regular basis as well as helping you to build a strong, happy marriage together.

You can beat the blues!  Just remember - you aren't the only one and you can get past this.