The mistaken Ex-Bride: Wedding

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Just passing on another fun event!!!! The Merry Mixer!

Have you always wished you could have a wedding that would be so much fun it would make all your friends jealous?

Would you like to hear all your guests say "WOW that was the best wedding reception EVER" ?

The Merry Mixer
Thursday, March 26th---- 6pm-9pm
1420 Room, 1420 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30338

Then get ready for a NEW kind of bridal event. You'll sip champagne (if your at least 21 of course), enjoy passed Hors D'oevres from A Divine Event catering, sample delectably delightful treats, and dip things into the chocolate fountain.

You and your friends will mix and mingle and meet some of Atlanta's top wedding professionals. No high pressure sales tactics, just the information you need to help you plan the perfect wedding.

Enjoy the great music from Atlanta's Best DJ, and yes it's ok to dance.

Get there early for more chances to win fantastic prizes.

As if THAT weren't enough, special guest Peter Merry, author of The Best Wedding Reception...Ever! will be there signing copies of his new book and will give a lively presentation on how you can have The Best Wedding Reception...Ever! For more details on the book click here: http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe5e17757c63027f7414&ls=fdf816747560007577127571&m=fef812717d640c&l=fe9d15737462077f77&s=fe2016797c65077b721274&jb=ffcf14&t=
Special offer: The 1st, 25th and 50th brides to purchase tickets online will receive an autographed copy of The Best Wedding Reception...Ever! Also, purchase tickets before March 13th and be automatically entered to win an IPod!
To purchase tickets and for more information go to: http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe5d17757c63027f7415&ls=fdf816747560007577127571&m=fef812717d640c&l=fe9d15737462077f77&s=fe2016797c65077b721274&jb=ffcf14&t=. Tickets are $15-bride; $25-guest.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Fireworks, fireworks everywhere...........

So, as a bride, I wanted to have a fireworks show!

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That was going to be my splurge item. I didn't really care about the dress, cake, or food as much as I cared about having a fireworks show, a good DJ, and lots of dancing and fun.

Here are three companies that I requested quotes from in the DFW (Texas) area.

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North Texas Pyrotechnic Productions, LLC

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For those of you who may not know about wedding fireworks, there are lots of options that you can chose from in order to incorporate "pyrotechnics" (I was informed that this is the proper term) into your special day.

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Here are some of the options:

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First Kiss Fireworks“You may kiss the bride.” - What better to follow these words than a one-minute finale? A barrage of colorful aerial bursts fill the sky behind the bride and groom as the photographer captures this picture-perfect moment. Instantly, this becomes a wedding to remember forever.

Your Delightful Display - After the reception dinner, everyone walks onto the balcony for a champagne toast to the bride and groom. After a few kind words, a beautiful fireworks display begins. While sipping champagne, large gold willows and red chrysanthemums grace the presence of you and your guests.

The Elegant Exit - The dinner and dancing are over. Everyone lines the exit door as the bride and groom walk to their limo. The couple are driven down the long driveway, and towards a gold, glittery, and elegant aerial display. To everyone’s surprise, every 20 feet, a 12-foot gold fountain of sparks rises into the air as the limo passes.

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Here are some things that you have to be sure of:

Decide if you want an indoor or outdoor display

You have to get a permit, insurance and licensing.

You have to coordinate with the fire department

You have to have enough space and hire security for the equipment

Firework choreography

The timing of the show can save you money. If the fireworks don't move as quickly, they won't cost as much. Hence, your four minute show could cost less that someone else's because you went in 30 second intervals instead of 15 second intervals.

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For those of you who do not have a lot of planning-patience, you may not want to go this route because there are a lot of people involved and it seemed to be pretty time consuming to get it all together.

However, for me, it seemed well worth it! Maybe if I start saving now, I can afford the full fledged show by the time God brings my KISA (Knight In Shining Armor) into my life.

Unless otherwise noted, All photos and info courtesy of North Texas Pyrotechnic Productions, LLC