I hope you spend a warm and cozy Christmas listening to my album of standard and eclectic renditions of the season.
Blending fiery acoustic guitar solos and introspective arrangements, your next
Christmas party will be an event to remember.
You can stream and download your favorite Christmas songs at iTunes.
You can also purchase the entire CD from Amazon.
There's also an original composition called "Heaves Glorious King" that encompasses the holidays.
Yes. Jesus is the reason for the season.
Be safe and have fun this holiday.
Merry Christmas!
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Monday, November 28, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Wedded Love Amongst Autumnal Trees
Autumn fingers pull me inward from the
day,
Cooled between shadows there we can
play,
Green blades of pillows,
Quilted patches of leaves,
The sun swathes in clear blue,
There wedded love amongst Autumnal
trees.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
If you've got it, flaunt it! Daughter of Chechen oil tycoon gets married in spectacular £240,000 wedding gown in Monaco
The daughter of a Chechen oil oligarch has got married in a stunning £240,000 wedding dress.
Student
Elina Bazhaeva, 21, married entrepreneur Bek Ali Khan Mamakaev, 25, in
the city-state of Monaco in a showstopping glittery wedding dress and a
huge train.
The eye-catching ensemble was made by Lebanese fashion designer Zuhair Murad and cost 20 million roubles (£242,000).
Read more:Daily Mail
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Body Paint Wedding Dresses That Hide Nothing At All
The most exciting thing about a wedding is probably the white wedding gown chosen by the bride.
It should fit perfectly and she should look extravagant in it. But what if the traditional wedding gown is replaced by a painting?
Body painting of the wedding dress is the new ‘in’ thing for this wedding season. Instead of buying expensive gowns and spending so much time in every boutique, it is easier, less expensive and super creative to get married in a body painting wedding dress.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Newlywed Life in a Tiny Grain Silo Home
Most newlyweds are prepared for their first home to be a bit, well,
small. But Christoph Kaiser and Shauna Thibault, from Phoenix, Arizona,
are taking things to the extreme, calling a 366-square-foot grain silo
home. That's right—the newlyweds live in one of those metal cylinders meant for bulk grain storage.
Read more from Country Living
Saturday, July 23, 2016
The Wedding Crasher of Lincoln, Neb.
Lincoln, Neb. — LAST summer I attended more than a dozen wedding
receptions without ever leaving the comfort of my bathroom. This was not
by choice. In the aftermath of my divorce, I moved to Lincoln, Neb.,
with the idea of “starting over” in my head. Of course this required
renting a fantastic apartment that had nothing in common with the
suburban house my ex-husband and I had just put on the market.
Read more from the New York Times
Read more from the New York Times
Thursday, July 14, 2016
What Are We Listening To At Weddings? Spotify Data Confirms Too Much Ed Sheeran And Journey
By: Randall Roberts
Specifically, according to global music streaming leader Spotify, the young British folkie Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” is the most popular song to accompany brides and fathers on the dance floor.
Based on an analysis of playlists, the hit, about Sheeran’s undying devotion to a soulmate long after “my hair's all but gone and my memory fades/ And the crowds don't remember my name,” eclipsed the second most popular song, Etta James’ perennial favorite “At Last.”
Read more from LA Times
Monday, July 11, 2016
Reformation’s New Bridal Collection Will Get You Excited About Wedding Season Again
When it gets to the point that your Instagram feed has turned into one
long stream of white lace dresses and clever hashtags, and you’re
beginning to lose track of which weddings you still have on your
calendar this year, it’s easy to feel a little over it with
this whole “wedding season” business. The folks at Reformation must be
well aware of the ennui, since they’ve timed the launch of their new, Fall 2016 bridal collection to provide a jolt of excitement right when it’s needed most.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Golfer Misses Cut In Pro Debut, Gets Marriage Proposal
Kasey Petty made her pro debut at the U.S. Women's Open, and it didn't go as well as she would have liked. Or perhaps it did.
Petty, a recent University of Findlay graduate, made her first major appearance this week at Cordevalle in California, but missed the cut after carding 81-83 in her first two rounds. But on Friday, she didn't have much time to be upset. Jacob Miller, her boyfriend, swing coach and an assistant golf coach at Findlay, proposed to Petty right after her round.
Read more from MSN
Friday, July 1, 2016
Love Dancing? Then These Things Definitely Stand True For You
Have your wedding shoes ready to dance?
All your summer holidays were spent in dance classes. Joining these classes used to be the only agenda that you and your girls during the vacations. You loved these classes so much that you did not hesitate to cancel a trip to your relative's house because you did not want to miss a session.
Read more from iDiva
All your summer holidays were spent in dance classes. Joining these classes used to be the only agenda that you and your girls during the vacations. You loved these classes so much that you did not hesitate to cancel a trip to your relative's house because you did not want to miss a session.
Read more from iDiva
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
30 Patriotic 4th of July Decorating Ideas
From Good Housekeeping here are some great 4th of July Decorating Ideas for your special event this weekend. Whetehr wedding or just a small hang out with a few friends these ideas will be dynamite for the 4th, 2016.
See more from MSN Lifestyle
See more from MSN Lifestyle
Thursday, June 23, 2016
The First No. 1 Hit To Feature A Sitar-The Genius Melody Of Brian Jones 1966
"Paint it Black" by the Rolling Stones was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.
In the mid-60s, bands like the Stones and the Beatles were looking to expand their musical horizons with new instruments.
For this song Brian Jones learned to play the sitar, an instrument with about 20 strings that is heard primarily in Indian classical music. This is the first song featuring a sitar to top the U.S. pop chart.
Seattle remembers here
In the mid-60s, bands like the Stones and the Beatles were looking to expand their musical horizons with new instruments.
For this song Brian Jones learned to play the sitar, an instrument with about 20 strings that is heard primarily in Indian classical music. This is the first song featuring a sitar to top the U.S. pop chart.
Seattle remembers here
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Silly Love Songs? No. Fantastic Wedding Love Songs From Sir Paul McCartney
Sir Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942 so today he is
celebrating his 74th birthday. McCartney, also known as Macca among his
fans, might still be best known for his work with The Beatles, but it’s
not like he hasn’t kept busy in the past 46 years since the Fab Four
broke up. He has become one of the most prolific songwriters of our time
and is officially considered the most successful songwriter of all time
by the Guinness Book of World Records.
McCartney is one of the best pop songwriters and performers of his generation. He might not be your favorite Beatle, but fans of his work know that there’s usually at least one gem on every one of his albums. To help you sort out the good from the bad, I’ve picked the best ones you need to listen to on his birthday, along with some personal favorites you might have missed.
Read more here
McCartney is one of the best pop songwriters and performers of his generation. He might not be your favorite Beatle, but fans of his work know that there’s usually at least one gem on every one of his albums. To help you sort out the good from the bad, I’ve picked the best ones you need to listen to on his birthday, along with some personal favorites you might have missed.
Read more here
Friday, June 17, 2016
Romance - Edgar Allan Poe
Romance, who loves to nod and sing,
With drowsy head and folded wing,
Among the green leaves as they shake
Far down within some shadowy lake,
To me a painted paroquet
Hath been- a most familiar bird-
Taught me my alphabet to say-
To lisp my very earliest word
While in the wild wood I did lie,
A child- with a most knowing eye.
Of late, eternal Condor years
So shake the very Heaven on high
With tumult as they thunder by,
I have no time for idle cares
Through gazing on the unquiet sky.
And when an hour with calmer wings
Its down upon my spirit flings-
That little time with lyre and rhyme
To while away- forbidden things!
My heart would feel to be a crime
Unless it trembled with the strings.
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Artist Increasingly Hired To Paint Live Scenes At Wedding Receptions
By
Allison Ward
The Columbus Dispatch
•
Friday June 17, 2016 11:36 AM
And they were essentially watching paint dry.
From behind his easel, the “live event artist” captured a single scene — the cake cutting — in acrylic hues.
“Originally, I thought, ‘Why would people want to watch this?’ ” said Hasenbalg, a Northwest Side resident.
Read more from The Columbus Dispatch
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Baker, Montana Firefighters Wedding Reception Is Wedding Crashed When First Responders Alert Ring After EF-3 Tornado Hits
Becca and Hugo Bumgardner, both of them Baker firefighters, had
rather a big day on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Becca Bumgardner)
Posted: Jun 15, 2016 7:58 AM CST Updated: Jun 15, 2016 8:03 AM CST
MONTANA
BAKER, MONTANA -
Hugo and Becca Bumgardner were wed Saturday evening in Marmarth, N.D., 15 miles east of their home in Baker.
Like nine or 10 people on hand for the wedding, Hugo and Becca are members of the Baker Rural Fire Department. At the reception afterward, right after dinner, numerous pagers started going off, alerting them to one of the biggest disasters in the history of Baker.
“We had just finished eating,” Becca said, “and thank goodness we got through the meal, because we were up pretty much all through the night.”
Read more from KPAX.COM Missoula & Western Montana
Posted: Jun 15, 2016 7:58 AM CST Updated: Jun 15, 2016 8:03 AM CST
MONTANA
By Ed Kemmick - Last Best News
BAKER, MONTANA -
Hugo and Becca Bumgardner were wed Saturday evening in Marmarth, N.D., 15 miles east of their home in Baker.
Like nine or 10 people on hand for the wedding, Hugo and Becca are members of the Baker Rural Fire Department. At the reception afterward, right after dinner, numerous pagers started going off, alerting them to one of the biggest disasters in the history of Baker.
“We had just finished eating,” Becca said, “and thank goodness we got through the meal, because we were up pretty much all through the night.”
Read more from KPAX.COM Missoula & Western Montana
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
6 Flag Day Wedding Celebration Ideas
For the Flag is a celebration of liberty in love for country, love for the freedom to love, the love of preserving marriage, the love for self-protection, the love for standing on principle and the love for faith.
Today, Flag Day here in America, remember.
Just remember the moments of your love bannered by the cost and courage of our founding fathers.
In relation to wedding. it is a perfect match. Here are some ideas to celebrate Flag Day for your wedding. Perhaps today you are already getting married and I say CONGRATULATIONS! For others, here are my suggestions:
Number 1. The wedding and the love for country could easily be as simple as a donation at the ceremony or afterwards to your favorite U.S. historical foundation or museum. Or it can incorporate the colors of red, white and blue in your wedding.
Number 2. The wedding and the love for the freedom to love speaks of independence. This independence can be chronicled with the couples favorite literature or perhaps a patriotic song lyric. Each of you chose one another. Independent minded yet in union with purpose formed.
Number 3. The wedding and the preservation of union is your wedding. Our founding fathers brought in union the love of liberty with their declaration of life, love and pursuit of happiness. Your wedding should celebrate that. You are now one mind, one love, one heart, one faith. Bring together different elements to your wedding that when joined together creates a brand new element. From flowers to table cloths and drapery to foods and drinks. Their, your union is symbolized.
Number 4. The wedding and the love for self-protection gives both of you the covenant to always be there for one another through all of life's struggles and joys. Protecting one another in marriage is related to the protection our flag symbolizes. Express it with your wedding bands, or even a wedding portrait or perhaps a his and her monogram set of self defense items. Anything that reminds you of protection is great
Number 5. The wedding and the love for standing on principle is synonymous with the Pledge of Allegiance to one another or the wedding vow. Make your vow a vow of rock solid principle, for instance, like "our marriage, under God, indivisible, her liberty and the love of each others justice in all." Just a suggestion, but you know what I mean. Make your principle a special one for the two of you.
Number 6. The wedding and the love for faith is the Wedding. Yes, believe it or not, your wedding is a love of faith in each other. It is the public proclamation of your faith in each other, before God, that is remembered on Flag Day and should be remembered as your faith toward one another. Our faith for our Republic is the same as your faith for her, and her faith for you. Its unshakeable. Its lacking nothing. Its forever.
Your wedding will be forever.
As we remember our Flag Day here in America, keep to heart how your wedding will be remembered.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Couple Wins First Burke Baker Planetarium Wedding Contest
HOUSTON (KTRK) --
Katie Sherborne is an attorney by day and a self-proclaimed nerd."I was always a nerd, growing up, today," said Sherborne.
At night you can often find her dressed up, and we're not talking about a cocktail dress.
"I love sci-fi and outer space," said Sherborne.
So when the new Burke Baker Planetarium at the Museum of Natural Science announced a contest for the first wedding under the stars, she entered her story. Katie said "the stars" have always been a part of her world since her father was a pioneer in the NASA Space Program.
Read more from Houston ABC13
Utah Woman Becomes Finalist In Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest 2nd Year In A Row
By Arianne Brown, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jun 9th, 2016 @ 9:11am
WOODLAND HILLS — Toilet paper is one of life’s necessities, but it serves another purpose for one Utah woman. She uses it to make beautiful wedding dresses.Judy Henry, a 68-year-old grandmother from Woodland Hills, is a top 10 finalist out of 1,500 entrants nationwide for the annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Presented By Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin Toilet Paper.
Henry said she has been sewing since she was old enough to tether a sewing machine. She has also been using toilet paper, including tearing out pages of old Sears or Penneys catalogs to use as toilet paper in an outhouse in her backyard farm in southern Utah, for many years as well. So, when the link for the contest popped up on her computer last summer, she said she just couldn’t get the idea out of her head.
Read more from Utah KSL.com
To Have And To Hold: Businesses Prep For Summer Wedding Season
TWIN FALLS • Vampire romance, country chic or a Hawaiian beach.
While
Pinterest and other social media have driven the rustic and shabby-chic
themes for the area’s top wedding trends, business owners say, couples
are finding ways to make their big day truly their own.
“They’re
choosing things that reflect their own personalities,” said Tacie
Wright, owner and photographer at T Wright Photography.
Bride-to-be Jayleen Ichokowan is
originally from Hawaii and wanted to incorporate her origins into her
rustic theme. She plans an evening wedding at the Risk Barn in Jerome,
with beach and country related décor, much of which is rented.
“That way, you don’t have to deal with it later,” Ichokowan said.
She’ll
be making wine bottle torches herself — an idea she discovered on
Pinterest. Some business owners say Pinterest and wedding-themed
television shows have surpassed the traditional wedding magazine in
popularity for brides seeking ideas.
Catrina
Gurule of Heyburn found her inspiration from another source: the
“Twilight” films based on Stephanie Meyer’s vampire romance book series.
The flowers, cake, décor and the date itself — Aug. 13 — were chosen to
mirror the wedding of main characters Bella and Edward.
Read more from Southern Idaho Business News section at Magic Valley.com
Read more from Southern Idaho Business News section at Magic Valley.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Summer Wedding Style Solved! The Cutest Customizable Bridal Pajamas
Read it here at Vogue
Saturday, June 4, 2016
50 Brilliant Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
Charyn Pfeuffer, Justine Goodman
Want to have the wedding of your dreams without going into major debt? With proper planning, it’s totally possible. Yes, we know many of you have been planning this event in your head for years. Okay, maybe since childhood. But there are ways to get what you want without letting the budget get way out of hand. (Booze is great, but three signature cocktails isn’t really necessary.) Here’s what to do: Prioritise your needs versus wants, make a plan — and stick to it. At the end of the day, what matters most is that you’re happy and relaxed, not thinking about bills. These 50 helpful money-saving wedding tips will help you stretch your big-day budget.
MSN has done an outstanding job on this article and you can read more here.
Friday, June 3, 2016
A Shakespearean Wedding Or Honeymoon? Why Not! From House Tours to Sing-Along Performances: 14 Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, December 2008
In William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the jester named Feste
wisely notes, “I say, there is no darkness but ignorance.”
All too true,
and what better way to celebrate the 400th anniversary year of the
bard’s death—and the longer lit days of summer—than by acquiring more
knowledge on his life and works?
From historical sites in England to
events on either side of the Atlantic, let your upcoming vacation, or
weekend getaways, be directed by his brilliant and beautifully written
words. Below, a guide for the poetically inclined, and Shakespeareans at
heart.
Read more from Vogue
Forbidden Love: A Secret Relationship, Until Mom and Dad Needed to Know
By
VINCENT M. MALLOZZI
Cecily
Koppuzha’s parents were introduced to Lionel Sotomayor in October 2008,
when he tried to contact them by cellphone from a Boston hospital.
“Hi,
this is Lionel, I’m a student at M.I.T. and I’m calling to tell you
that Cecily was in an ice skating accident,” Mr. Sotomayor said
nervously before his call was lost to poor reception.
That
call, made from the emergency room, marked the beginning of a painfully
secret relationship forged by Ms. Koppuzha and Mr. Sotomayor,
18-year-old fellow Floridians and freshman classmates at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Read more from the New York Times
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Consumer Reports: How To Save On Weddings
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Weddings are expensive. So Consumer Reports asked experts –
planners, bridal industry insiders and newlyweds – for their best
strategies on how to keep a lid on costs.
• Rent a gown. Designer gowns, used and new, are available for a fraction of their original price.
• Buy a used gown or designer sample. Local thrift stores, including Goodwill, are sources.
Read more here
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
My Dream Wedding Was An Elopement
For me, the most romantic way to get married was to elope.
I
didn't always feel this way. A decade ago, when I was engaged for the
first time at 23, I spent a stressful year diligently planning what was
supposed to be the most important day of my life. During that year, I
often fantasized about running off to elope instead, but I couldn't dare
stray from doing it "right." I ended up having a proper wedding with
dozens of guests, the requisite toasts and a white tiered cake.
Read more from Bazaar
Wedding Expenses And Tesla Leases: The Arms Race In Employee Perks Begins!
Nick DeMarco runs a small biotech startup in Raleigh, N.C., that makes scientific instruments. But what got his company, Practichem, attention from CNBC's "Power Lunch," the Huffington Post, Fortune and other media outlets last week wasn't the innovative products he's making. It was his promise to lease Tesla Model 3s to employees when they become available.
Read more from the Washington Post
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
My Wedding Dress Would Like an Aisle Seat
How do you take a wedding dress on a plane?
What if you bought honeymoon tickets under your maiden name but now have a new surname?
Such
are the practical questions that arise when planning a destination
wedding and honeymoon. For answers, you could try trawling online
wedding boards where members have diamond ring avatars and plenty of
opinions. But if you prefer not to take advice from handles like
GlamBride4Ever or TheFutureMrsJones, here instead is the lowdown from United States Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation Security Administration, and major airlines.
Read more from The New York Times
Friday, May 20, 2016
What It Realistically Costs To Attend A Wedding
Yahoo
Finance Canada - It's not just the father of the bride who'll be
shelling out big bucks: everyone in the wedding party and guests are
spending hundreds to attend someone's big day.
When
it comes to tying the knot, everyone knows that nuptials run up a hefty
tab. In Canada, depending on which province you live in, the actual
cost of a wedding can come in as low as a meager $300, since all you
need is a basic license and someone to marry you. Everything else is
technically extra. But oh, those extras… By the time you factor in
extravagant venues, music, flowers, dresses, a honeymoon and the like,
the average Canadian couple now spends just over $30,000 on their big day.
Read more from Yahoo Finance
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Technology Is the Hottest New Wedding Trend, From Drones to 3-D Printed Cake Toppers
When it comes to planning a wedding, forget something old and something blue. This year, it’s all about the something new.
More couples are finding ways to incorporate the latest technologies into their wedding day.
“Some people may say that using technology during your wedding day may
make it a little bit impersonal. I would argue the opposite,” said
Samantha Murphy Kelly, the Deputy Tech Editor for Mashable. “If you’re
using in subtle or certain ways you can actually make it much more
personal.”
Read more from ABCNews
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Couple Does Friday The 13th-Themed Wedding
To view their video of their wedding simply go here.
Monday, May 16, 2016
Macy's Woos Millennials With Ramped-Up Wedding Business
The department store takes bigger aim at the $60 billion industry
Macy’s wants more shoppers to say “I do” to its wedding business.The department store chain is stepping up its nuptials game in the hopes of winning a bigger slice of the $60 billion U.S. wedding pie. Among other moves: Macy’s is adding higher-end bridal jewelry to its assortment and training its army of personal shoppers to advise anxious couples.
Read more from Fortune.comhttp://fortune.com/2016/05/06/macys-weddings/
Friday, May 13, 2016
When The Mother Of The Groom Just Can’t Keep Her Mouth Shut
My youngest son — the baby in our family — got married last weekend. Was I ready? Is any mother ever ready?
- My speech (Keep it short, Mom, I am warned) was written.
- My dress (Don’t go too fancy, Mom) had been altered.
- My hair (Please don’t go for the wild, curly look, Mom) had been colored and cut.
- My photo list (Mom, go easy on the amount of pictures you are requesting we take) was submitted. Along with who sits with whom.
All was ready, except me. I was not ready to let go — to give this son to another woman and to share him with so many.
Read more from the Huffington Post
Read more from the Huffington Post
Saturday, May 7, 2016
The Bride Is A Thing Of Beauty And A Joy That Will Last Forever
Keats was correct in his epic poem Endymion; and for today's groom his promised love is easily
remembered and fashionable.
To this beginning of the wedding season all brides are a joy forever.
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth, Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth Of noble natures, of the gloomy days, Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all, Some shape of beauty moves away the pall From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon, Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon For simple sheep; and such are daffodils With the green world they live in; and clear rills That for themselves a cooling covert make 'Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake, Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms: And such too is the grandeur of the dooms We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales that we have heard or read: An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven's brink."
excerpt from "Endymion"
John Keats
Wedding Flowers Repurposed Through A Company Called 'Repeat Roses'
Brides spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars on flowers for their weddings. Unfortunately, those flowers get trashed after the wedding and reception are over. Fortunately, a company has come up with a great solution to repurpose all those flowers, according to NBC Nightly News during its "Inspiring American" segment on Friday, May 6.
A company called Repeat Roses is in business to give all flowers and not just roses a second chance to put smiles on recipients' faces. Repeat Roses was founded by a former event planner who owned a boutique wedding and event design company. Founder and CEO Jennifer Groves asks, "Why throw away beautiful flowers after the party is over?" Groves and her team repurpose leftover flowers and donate them to hospitals, nursing homes and other communities in need.
Read more from the examiner.com
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Wedding Season Brings Looser Hairstyles
-
Gina Rivera Founder, Phenix Salon Suites
Wedding season is on the doorstep, close on the heels of prom season,
and we’re seeing some of the same styles emerge for these two pinnacle
hair events.
These high-end celebrations are so interesting to track because they
follow fashion trends and set new ones. What we’ve seen for proms and
now for weddings is a looser look in hair. These are still formal events
with the tuxedos and gowns, so the hair is still carefully finished.
You won’t just pull up your hair on top in a gym bun. Nor will you go
for the super tight curls that were popular in recent years.
Read more from Huffpost
Read more from Huffpost
Thursday, April 28, 2016
A Photographer Has Spent 3 Years Taking Pictures Of Women To See How Beauty Is Defined Around The World
In 2013, 30-year-old photographer Mihaela Noroc quit her job in Romania to backpack around the world full time.
Since then, she has visited every
continent except for Antarctica and a total of about 50 countries,
photographing hundreds of women along the way for her project, dubbed Atlas of Beauty.
And she's still going.
"More than ever, I
think our world needs an Atlas of Beauty to show that diversity is
something beautiful, not a reason for conflict," Noroc explains to Tech
Insider. "I hope that the portraits from The Atlas of Beauty can
challenge many misconceptions that exist around the world."
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
11 Romantic Quotes from Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre
“I ask you to pass through life at my side—to be my second self, and best earthly companion.”
—Rochester
(Michael Fassbender (left) as Mr. Rochester and Mia Wasikowska (right) as Jane Eyre in the romantic drama JANE EYRE, a Focus Features release directed by Cary Fukunaga. Photo: Focus Features)“Reader, I married him.”
It’s the most famous line from Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s classic 1847 novel about the tumultuous romance between Jane, a young governess, and her mysterious employer, Edward Rochester.
Read more from Lindsay Lowe at Parade
—Rochester
(Michael Fassbender (left) as Mr. Rochester and Mia Wasikowska (right) as Jane Eyre in the romantic drama JANE EYRE, a Focus Features release directed by Cary Fukunaga. Photo: Focus Features)“Reader, I married him.”
It’s the most famous line from Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s classic 1847 novel about the tumultuous romance between Jane, a young governess, and her mysterious employer, Edward Rochester.
Read more from Lindsay Lowe at Parade
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
How To Tell People They’re Not Invited To Your Wedding (Without Being A Jerk)
The rules of wedding etiquette
are constantly changing, making it difficult for modern brides, grooms
and guests to find up-to-date and correct information. That’s why we
launched #MannersMondays,
a series in which we ask our followers on Twitter and Facebook to
submit their most burning etiquette-related questions. Then, with the
help of our team of etiquette experts, we get you the right answers to
your biggest Big Day dilemmas. Check out this week’s question below!
Read more from Huffington Weddings
“We’re having a small wedding. Some of my friends and extended family have made comments assuming they will be invited, although they are not on the guest list. Do I have to tell them that’s not the case? If so, how can I let them know without coming across as rude or hurting their feelings?”
Read more from Huffington Weddings
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
From Romantic To Rustic: A Hairstyle To Suit Every Wedding Theme
Vintage: Hollywood Curls
If you're taking a step into the past for your wedding, don't let that stop with your hair. Take some inspiration from Hollywood starlets of the 40s to get shiny, vintage waves for the big day. Stunning and glamorous, this look never really went out of style and is a special alternative to your everyday curls. Plus, it works for any hair length, whether you're rocking a bob or long locks. Make it clear to your hairstylist that you want your tresses to be reminiscent of the 1940s. A crème gloss helps give your waves a smooth finish, and volumizing mousse will help pump up thin hair without weighing it down.
See the other enchanting hairstyles for your wedding at Brides
If you're taking a step into the past for your wedding, don't let that stop with your hair. Take some inspiration from Hollywood starlets of the 40s to get shiny, vintage waves for the big day. Stunning and glamorous, this look never really went out of style and is a special alternative to your everyday curls. Plus, it works for any hair length, whether you're rocking a bob or long locks. Make it clear to your hairstylist that you want your tresses to be reminiscent of the 1940s. A crème gloss helps give your waves a smooth finish, and volumizing mousse will help pump up thin hair without weighing it down.
See the other enchanting hairstyles for your wedding at Brides
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Incorporating Your Wedding Promise & Courtship In The Wedding Cocktail Hour Music
-A grooms serenade to his bride
-A brides serenade to her groom
-A poem with musical accompaniment
-A song-dedication
-A pre-husband/wife choreographed
courtship remembrance dance
If you think the courtship is over
after the wedding ceremony you are mistaken. Courtships in a marriage
are forever. And what better way to start than during the Wedding
Cocktail Hour.
Love never dies; it gets louder.
After all the wedding ceremony regalia
there is nothing wrong with vocally proclaiming again ones love for
each other. Hence a musical serenade by the groom to
his bride or vice-versa is a fantastic idea. Pick your favorite song,
the musical key you feel comfortable with and practice it a couple
times and then you are ready to perform it. Remember, love never
dies, it gets louder. And why not with a lyrical serenade to
each other?
If one person of the happy couple is
not comfortable with singing then perhaps a poetic interlude with
musical accompaniment, These moments are priceless. They once again
carry over from the ceremony ones deepest thoughts on marriage, life,
fruitfulness and eternity. Having an accompaniment with you can also
ease the discomfort of flying solo. Your choice of live music behind
you will fortify you into words aromatically loving and assuring.
Would you like to pick a special song
that no one else knew your loved one loves. Perhaps something from
their childhood or perhaps that first song you both heard when you
first saw one another. These wedding song dedications often reminds
the recipient how special there are to them. Its at this moment when
you may find both the newlyweds holding hands for the remainder of
the night.
A choreographed wedding song! Yes
that's right. During the wedding cocktail hour. Not the DJ dance part
of the wedding but right as everyone is becoming relaxed and enjoying
a few fruity dreamy drinks. Take her hand and look into those lovely
eyes and swoon her across the small yet open floor. Step in sync with
her every breath as you say not just with words but with physical
prowess, “My love, you are the eternal in me!”
The courtship of the newlyweds will
never end nor will their proclamations of love for one another
through out their daily life together in some form or fashion.
Happiness, fruitfulness and excitement
will pave a luxurious life of romance through all facets of life.
The Wedding Cocktail Hour music is the
best time to start.
What is your favorite courtship
remembrance?
Do you still practice it now that you
both are married?
Let us know.
Johnny Gonzales-The Wedding Cocktail
Hour Guitarist
www.johnnygonzalesmusic.com
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Top Led Zeppellin Wedding Songs For Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception And Dance
The magical and the eternal is encapsulated at your next wedding event when you consider having one of these songs from Hammer of The Gods group Led Zeppelin.
Comprised in the air of romance, heartbreak and found romance, foolish eternal love, songs in heaven and in the rain, love that should be and a great amount of love to share; these are your best wedding showstoppers either performed by the bride and groom themselves or their musical entertainers.
14..All My Love
13..Tangerine
12. In The Light
11. The Rain Song
10. The Wanton Song
9. I'm Gonna Crawl
8. Thank You
7. Fool in the Rain
6. Going to California
5. Kashmir
4. Out On The Tiles
3. Stairway to Heaven
2. What Is And What Should Never Be
1. Whole Lotta Love
Both Tucson, Arizona Wedding Officiant Michael Duane Caddell and I hope you consider one of these songs at your upcoming wedding.
Did we miss one of your favorite Zeppelin love romance songs?
Let us know.
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Johnny Gonzales The Wedding Cocktail Hour Guitarist
Tucson, Arizona Wedding Officiant Michael Duane Caddell at https://www.facebook.com/michael.d.caddell?fref=hovercard
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