Atmosphere Entertainment

Atmosphere Entertainment has been providing outstanding Entertainment since 1995. They specialize in making your event one to remember. From high impact lighting to subtle ambience, their staff has the experience to make your event a success. They offer DJ's to suit any style and keep the focus of the event where it should be; on you and your guests.

Here are some of my favorite first dance songs...

At Last - Eta James
Forever - Ben Harper
Song Bird - Eva Cassidy
This Years Love - David Grey
You Belong To Me - The Duprees
Always and Forever - Heatwave
You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Faithfully - Journey
By Your Side - Sade

Great Gifts That Give Back

I can not think of a better gift than one that gives back, can you?

HOPE WINE was created to help raise money and spread awareness for numerous causes that affect millions of people around the world. They were hard pressed to find a product that warrants the HOPE brand more than wine because so often wine is shared with family and friends that we love and care about.

Although they donate 50% of their profits to great causes there is no drop off in the quality and value of our wine. Their wines have been appreciated by a wide range of drinkers; from novice drinkers to sommeliers. Each varietal was designed and blended to be easy drinking, and approachable with a clean finish.

Currently, Hope Wine is offering five Varietals:

Chardonnay - Breast Cancer

Merlot - Aids

Cabernet Sauvingon - Autism

Zinfandel - Support Our Troops

Sauvingon Blanc - Saving Our Planet

Check out http://www.hopewine.com/ to order your wine today!

Custom Couture Invitations

Rock Paper Scissor has come out with a new line of invitations which are custom and made with the finest papers, printing, and embellishments to create them. Rachel Baker's invitation gallery speaks for itself so please check it out at www.rockpaperscissorsdesign.com.

THE WEDDING TRAINER

Tip of the month from THE WEDDING TRAINER:

Set short term and long term nutrition and fitness goals to work towards living a healthier lifestyle. Each month set two measurable goals, one nutrition goal and one fitness goal. Here are some examples of a long term measurable goals: eat at least one more vegetable and one more fruit a day, record your calories each day to see how many calories you are consuming, add one more day of cardio and lifting each week, increase your cardio from 20 minutes to 30 minutes each workout. If setting a goal for one month is hard for you to follow, set a goal for each week so that at the end of four weeks you will meet your goal for the month! If you can set and meet your goals each month you will gradually work your way towards living a healthier lifestyle and not just making short term changes but changes that will last a lifetime.

Fruit of the month: Apple
Vegetable of the month: Pumpkin

These fruits and vegetables are in season during October which means they have the best flavor and should be cheaper to buy. Using fruits and vegetables that are in season will keep you from getting bored with your food. Be creative with your cooking and try to use these fruits and vegetables in your meals in different ways.

Chuao Chocolatier (pronounced chew-WOW) is the first Venezuelan Chocolatier based in the United States and Southern California’s premier artisan chocolatier.

Founded in 2002, Chuao Chocolatier is pioneering “fusion chocolate” through a commitment to creating unusual, unexpected and delicious flavors using their secret blend of premium chocolate and fresh natural ingredients.

I have to say the "firecracker" is one of my favorites. Just think of poprocks combined with the best chocolate ever! It has also been featured on The Food Network and Everyday with Rachael Ray. This would be a great favor for any wedding or event.

Favor Boxes

Paper Source is for the do it yourself bride! They have the best wedding stationary line I have ever seen. With so much variety you can not go wrong. These favor boxes in particular are fantastic and come in four different shapes; take-out, pillow, favor and pyramid boxes. Boxes are sold in packs of 5 and range from $4.00-$6.50 per set.

Spice it up with a Signature Drink!

I love the idea of a "Signature Drink" at a reception or event. It is a nice way to spice things up while adding to your theme or decor. Here are a few inpirational drinks featured in InStyle Weddings.

Kir Royale

½ oz. Chambord

4 ½ oz. brut champagne or sparkling wine, chilled

Pour Chambord into flute glass and top with champagne. For an optional garnish place partially split seedless red grape on rim.

Blood Orange Martini

3 oz. Charbay blood-orange vodka

1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. blood-orange juice

Combine ingredients in shaker filled with ice; shake well. Strain into chilled martini glass. If desired, garnish with orange twist or blood-orange slice.

White Orchid

2 oz. vodka

2 tbsp white-cranberry juice

1 tbsp triple sec1 tbsp lime juice

Combine ingredients in shaker filled with ice; shake well. Strain into chilled martini glass. Place small orchid on rim as optional garnish.

A Bridesmaid Dress You Can Actually Wear Again!

I know it is a miracle...don't worry you can thank me later. I can not tell you how many of my bridesmaid dresses have gone in the dumpster. I know it is a hard decision for the bride to pick out a dress that looks good on everyone, so please know I am not blaming you but now you have no excuse! Ariane Goldman, owner and founder of Two Birds Bridesmaid came up with the most genius bridesmaid dress design of all times. It is one dress you can wear over ten different ways. The fabric is gorgeous and comes in 13 different colors, not to mention the price is right.