Monday, November 8, 2010

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Reading a blog by Melissa Lui about modern brides - http://ping.fm/J7HTO
Sunday night... hot chocolate and a movie

Monday, November 1, 2010

How to Enjoy a Great Bachelors’ Party

Your wedding day is drawing closer and, as the groom, you’d like to enjoy the tradition of a night out with your pals. But you want it to be enjoyable, safe and something to celebrate without any worries. This article gives you tips on what to do to make the party a winner.

The venue is very important. One of the deciding factors is your guest list. If you have only a handful of friends then you can have the party in an apartment or house. If you have all your football team buddies and work colleagues, you may be better off in a room in a hotel or even hire a hall. Remember though that a group of guys will not spend the night whispering so take into account the neighbors when choosing your locale.

Food and drink will be needed. A small group in a restaurant takes care of itself but if you’re in a rented venue, think carefully about the catering. This is not an epicurean adventure and you could easily get way with pizza and beer. But think it through beforehand, talk to some of your friends, even your fiancĂ©e, and make sure everything is ready before the party begins.

The date is likewise important. Getting drunk or exhausted the night before you get married is not a good idea. Think days or even a week before your wedding. You will have your best man at your bachelor party and possibly other wedding guests so give everyone a chance to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the big day.

The entertainment options are many and varied. Don’t be conned into thinking every bachelors’ party involves some drunken event in a sleazy club. You are not holding a Tupperware party but dignity and class can all be part of a damn good night. It’s possible to have quality entertainment, some movies and/or games all of which are fun and a challenge. Some guys even go paint balling for their final night of ‘freedom’.

There are some definite no-nos when it comes to these events. You don’t tell your bride to be where you are going or in fact anybody who is not invited. You don’t photograph or film the event. You don’t force the groom into doing something you know he would be uncomfortable doing. He is the star of the event and should really enjoy the celebration.

I am a nightlife enthusiast and creative director at Avital - Chicago limo service company. Avital limousine is the premier Chicago wedding limousine company. I am an expert in all aspects of successful marketing and public relations. I enjoy interacting with people and advising on things to do in the city.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Infiniti QX56

Bravo! You’ve made it to Chicago…now what? Well seeing as this is a surprise bachelorette party with no less than 20 in the entourage to see the bride-to-be off with a day, and night she will never forget, the first port of call has to be Macy’s world famous department store. And what better way to take the bachelorette to this block-long shopping heaven than in an Infiniti QX56, one of the sleekest limousines for hire at times of maximum celebration.

Second only to the New York version, shopping at Macy’s has always been an event rather than a chore with its stunning array of merchandise, set in this historically interesting building that used to be Marshall Fields (Chicago’s best-known home-grown store). There are mini-boutiques featuring the best of current young designers, beauty stations for manicures, and pampering, and a wonderful gourmet food hall. And of course…shoes. In an enormous “shoe hall.”

So imagine the joy, and look on her face as this fantastic day-out begins when the long white Infiniti pulls up outside the hotel with its shiny rims, gull-wing doors, and uniform-clad chauffeur, and the surprise is finally revealed to the wife-in-waiting. She’s going to Macy’s…in this stretch limo!

Her screams of sheer pleasure can be heard ten blocks away, as she climbs into the back to be met with the most glamorous of interiors – the two rows of facing white leather settees stretching all the way down the length of the blacked-out limo; the cocktail/drinks unit with full provision of complimentary beer, whisky, and vodka, and soft beverages; the neon razzmatazz of floor-to-ceiling disco, and beautiful pink, purple, and blue laser lights; and the awesome sound system allowing for CDs, MP3s, and iPod connection, as well as stereo radio pick-up of AM/FM stations, all so the party can begin early with a liquid breakfast, and bit of dance aerobics to kick start the day to remember.

Traveling around Chicago in a sleek white Infiniti QX56 like true starlet celebrities is one of the most exciting, and jaw-dropping experiences for any occasion, but even more so for bachelorette parties…especially when the limo is chauffeur-driven, with multiple stop-off’s by arrangement through the day. A trip to Macy’s to begin with – maybe followed by a visit to one of the city’s top nightclubs later?

Anything is possible when a large party of people are sharing the cost….

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Wedding ceremony: Great responsibility for the Groom

The ceremony which is called Marriage Ceremony is once in a life time thing. The first thing while arranging for the marriage is the Wedding Ring for both Bride and Groom. The choice would be of Bride, but of course the Groom has to pay for whatever the Bride chooses. The groom must choose that wedding ring for his bride, which could delight her most because it is the first gift which the groom is giving to his bride at the beginning of their matrimonial life.


The marriage license is another important thing which should come into the consideration of the Groom. Marriage license is actually a thing to make a wedding legal.

The next thing for Groom is his Wedding Dress. As the Dress should be the one which will improves his personality and along with that it also makes his day very special, so the suit should be very important thing in Groom’s list for the marriage. The next thing would be the dresses for the Best Man of the Bride and the Ushers in the marriage ceremony. Next are the gifts for the bridesmaids, these are also very important to keep in mind while shopping because these have to be very special on this special day. Also the gifts should be bought for the Best Men and the Ushers. All the things must be done in a manner as it would make a wedding day memorable for all of the people in the Wedding, e.g. Bride, Groom and etc.

The most important thing in any wedding is the flowers, as the flowers make the environment look good. So the arrangement of the flowers should be according to the choice of the Bride. There should also be arrangement for many bouquets for different people like Bridesmaids, Mothers of both Bride and Groom. The last thing which is also very important is the vehicles in which the Bride and Groom will say goodbye, while going home.

Wedding is once in a lifetime experience for both the Bride and the Groom, so the Groom has to be very careful about all the arrangements he makes on the day of the Wedding. He should also make the list of the things he has to do first, while arranging things for the wedding. This will definitely make a wedding day memorable for both of them.

I am a nightlife enthusiast and creative director at Avital - Chicago Wedding limousine company. Avital limousine is the premier Chicago limo service company. I am an expert in all aspects of successful marketing and public relations. I enjoy interacting with people and advising on things to do in the city.