Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Honeymoons by Lindeman Weddings & Events

Lindeman Weddings and Association of Bridal Consultants are proud to be partnering with Sandals All Inclusive Vacations.

Let us plan your dream Honeymoon!

Antigua, Jamaica, Bahamas…Bring on the Sunshine and Fruity Cocktails!

All Inclusive Honeymoons are the absolute way to go! I recommend this to every one of my clients.

So many people think that it is called your “wedding day,” when really they should call it your "wedding week!" From all of the relatives flying in to the rehearsal dinner, hair appointments and last minute adjustments…trust me, by the time you wake up the morning after your wedding, the last thing are going to want to do is make more decisions or follow more plans.

All Inclusive Vacations are great because as soon as you get off the plane you are greeted with a smile and escorted to straight your suite. "No Worries, Mon!"

The only thing you have to worry about is what you and your new hubby want to do with your days and nights. From Scuba Diving lessons to Couples Massage classes there are endless opportunities to have fun without all of the research or the worry of breaking the budget. The food is outrageous and the entertainment is endless. There is something new to do every single day…and night! If you are a newly wed, you get even more extras. You just have to make sure that you bring a copy of your wedding license!

When my husband and I went on an all inclusive vacation to Jamaica, we just couldn’t have been more impressed with the excellent service and hospitality. We didn’t want our vacation to end and we look forward to our next trip back to the Caribbean!

We experienced a couple of weddings while we were there too! Everyone was having so much fun!! One wedding was smaller and very intimate; another much larger and ready for the party. A ceremony set on the beach with the gentle breeze blowing her veil. A photographer's dream! Everyone was wearing flipflops and light linen clothing. They held the festive receptions in the garden under the stars. Every single one of my senses was captivated by these weddings. From the sheer beauty of the crystal cleer ocean to the smells of the salty breeze and authentic catering, these weddings were truly remarkable!

Please let us know if you would like more information on all inclusive vacations or if you would like to start planning your wedding in the Caribbean!

Have you been moved in with your fiance for a while? Bought a house? So you don't really need a new blender? Consider having your guests pay for your honeymoon with Sandal's Honeymoon Gift Registry!!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

A Parisian Soiree






***This table was Designed by Lindeman Weddings and Events, photographed by Junebug Weddings and was featured by Northwest Meetings and Events Magazine online.***

An elegant trend for 2008…

Here are a few ideas for a Parisian Wedding

- Black and White Décor (mix it up with stripes and polka dots)
- Croquembouche (Cake made out of Cream Puffs. You can find them for a dollar or two per cream puff making this cheaper than a wedding cake as well as more creative.)
- A wedding dress from La Belle Reve (bridal boutique in Bellevue specializing in European
designers)
- Customized Wine Labels for the bottle of wine you give to your guests as a favor
- Find adorable and inexpensive bridesmaid’s dresses as White House Black Market (wait for the sales!!!)
- Eiffel Tower Ice Sculpture
- Don’t forget your ‘Merci’ notes!



A French Tradition: Cortège

This is a tradition you might want to incorporate into your ceremony if you have a lot of younger children in your extended family that would like to be in your wedding.

Usually 2-8 children are involved in the ceremony.

This is the group of people that walk down the aisle during the ceremony procession:

The Bridal Couple
Parents
Witnesses
Attendants…

…Usually 2 little girls and 1 little boy walk down the aisle acting as the ring bearers. The Father and Bride follow.
Then 2-4 more children walk down the aisle after the bride to assist with the dress, veil, etc.

All of the children exit first in the recession, sprinkling rose petals for the bride and groom to walk over.

Cortège: a group of people who follow and attend to some important person.


Thursday, December 6, 2007

Welcome!

Welcome to Lindeman Weddings & Events!

Weddings are often uncharted territory for a person. People never seem know what to expect. The Bride is often worried about perfection and the event itself, while the Groom usually wants to stay out of it all! The Mother of the Bride is often a lot of help…or a lot of harm. What everyone needs to focus on is COMMUNICATION. Let each other know what roles you want to play. When there are high nerves, hurt feelings and a tight budget, often times there is so much stress that a wedding becomes a chore instead of a celebration to plan for!

Hiring a wedding consultant is so important for the success of any wedding! It brings in a third party that is often lamented on and called upon in times of stress and anxiety. We are there to help you through your wedding planning process. We know the places to go to and the vendors to use to ensure a stress-free day.

Weddings are NOT uncharted territory for us. We live for weddings and their success. We have experience, knowledge and understanding of what it takes to make a beautiful day happen for two people starting their lives together.