Oh we’ve all been there – the very decorous, ladylike bridal shower with sweet games, and tea sandwiches given with love by an aunt. And we’ve all been there when the mortified guest of honor opened the one “off-color” gift that makes her turn beet red. Whether it’s fur lined handcuffs, edible underwear, or the aforementioned (and disgusting-but ever popular) body frosting, our poor bride is stuck in front of an audience, often including her future mother in law, holding some accessory to her intimate life, which certainly until now has not been dinner conversation among the family.
So this is a very simple “My Little Etiquette Shop.” I’m not even bothering with a question- just putting the advice out there for all shower goers to read and pass along to generations to come. Leave the hijinks for the bachelorette party. Really. You might think it’s funny to shake things up a little at your friend’s afternoon tea. Think about doing it, laugh to yourself, and then go buy some towels off her registry.
Yes, it’s the High Road. Look for the exits. Then take one.
Tina Turner is, obviously not a wedding professional. We in the business of sending brides down perfectly designed aisles know what Love has to do with it and yes I will be using a capital L because Love is not to be trifled with where brides are concerned. Love, is essential to weddings, and not just in the painfully obvious way that first comes to mind; vows and eternity- we’ve gotten that memo. There’s other Love in the air during the planning process. All that running around looking at invitations and tasting cakes and other ways brides work on their weddings? It’s for those they Love. They want to throw one heck of a party – for all of you. Tying 150 tiny bows on favor boxes ? How could that be anything but Love?
On the big day: we wedding professionals get the backstage view, but so can wedding guests if you look hard enough. The Love is best captured in between the big “moments.” Sure you want to catch the cake cutting and the first dance. But also look for the bride’s Mom bustling her gown – the two of them full of excitement. Love. Or the groom’s brother bringing a flash of their childhood mischief to a photo shoot – Love. The My Little Flower Shop Design Team and their assistants smiling proudly at the end of a job well done- that’s a whole lot of Love.
Weddings are wild crazy rollercoaster rides that brides get off. They breathe deeply and move on with their new lives. Wedding Professionals, for our part, stay on the platform; eagerly awaiting the next go-round. We Love what we do. We infuse Love into everything we create- everyone whose work touches your wedding should. So right down to the petals tossed as you leave, what’s love got to do with it? If you’re working with the right team? Everything.
More and more Valley wedding professionals are piling on the Summer Lovin’ bandwagon. We’re talking of course about the fabulous wedding offers available to brides who order gowns from Desert Bride in Indio, CA between now and Labor Day. Here’s a list of some of the deals.
–Pastry Swan – 25% off your wedding cake
(760) 202-1213
–Steven Wayne Photography – When you book your wedding with Steven Wayne Photography you will receive 2 complimentary 16×20 prints of your choice, as well as 4 additional custom designed page sides for their Forever Wedding album.
(760) 466-7598
–My Little Flower Shop – Free set-up, delivery, and free toss bouquet.
(760) 778-7111,
–J. Russell Salon Hair & Make up – Complimentary hair and make-up trial with booking of wedding day hair and make-up.
Joy Fields – (760) 341-4641, (760) 989-3774
–Brandini Toffee – 20% off wedding favors, with purchase of 50 favors or more.
(760) 200-1598
–Tropical Tanning Day Spa & Makeup by Keturah– $10.00 off any day spa/make-up by Keturah/facial/tanning package. If groups of 4 or more, booked at the same time, the bride will receive her airbrush tan free.
(760) 360-8192
–The Village Inscriber – With every initial order of $200.00 or more, free Thank You notes, value not to exceed $50.00.
(760) 568-4206
–Events by Renee – Free Consultation and $150.00 off wedding planning services
(760) 902-1678
–Ashley Video –With the booking of wedding videography, a free recap video (a short highlight reel of the best moments of their day)
(866) 914-2700,
–Indian Wells Country Club – 20% off Food and Beverage (Food and Beverage minimums still apply), Complimentary Champagne Toast, Complimentary Floor length linens
contact: Nicole Reynolds
–Premier Limousine – Chrysler 300 Limousine Package for $495.00
(760) 345-3004,
–California D.J. – $100.00 off any Photo-booth and D.J. packages.
Michael Cap – (760) 837-9117,
–My Valet Dry Cleaning – $50.00 off gown preservation, 15% off wedding party/invitee garment care/cleaning, 15% off wedding party/invitee press only services, 15% off shoe, hand bag, cleaning conditioning and dyeing.
Mark Anthony, (760) 610-5394, (760) 218-7295,
All the Summer Lovin’ brides will be asked to submit a picture of their fiancé and themselves, with a short bio. The pictures and bio’s will be posted on Desert Bride’s Facebook page. The picture that gets the most “Likes” for a two-day voting period (September 10th and 11th), will win a free Anniversary weekend, with 2 night stay at the Hyatt, dinner at the Hyatt, couples massage and round of golf for two at Palm Valley Country Club, and one flower arrangement per month for a year, by My Little Flower Shop.
All in all, it’s an amazing set of discounts. We hope you check it out! Any of the vendors can help connect you with any of the others. We all have the same goal – a terrific, fun, beautiful wedding for every one of our brides. Let us help you make memories without breaking the bank!
