tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:23:51 +0000the diary of an uncomplicated wedding & event plannerhttp://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/leslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)Blogger330125DecidedlyUncomplicatedhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-2795014183223008798Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:21:00 +00002009-10-27T23:57:12.516ZTrends Kate Hudson sparked a lot of wedding rumors when she was spotted earlier this month in Manhattan doing this photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar magazine, but what struck me about this photo was not so much the dress as it was the flowers in her hand. There is something natural and inherently beautiful about this simple bouquet that makes it absolutely stunning. I also like the idea of wrapping the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/nhqJGXwAJ2I/kate-sparks-new-trend.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/kate-sparks-new-trend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-1458495674689980633Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-10-23T20:27:40.334ZPersonal bloggingSo, last week Friday, I was in Montreal, Canada working and experiencing different things like Kinesiology, which I signed up for at Studio Bliss and then I followed that up with a lymphatic drainage massage that rescued my sinuses (in turn rescuing me), but that's not how I wasted a hundred bucks. That happened when I visited Oglivy's and happened upon the Talika counter. You see, I learned http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/UutbKxglh_w/how-to-waste-hundred-bucks.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)1http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-waste-hundred-bucks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6663047180432826550Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:36:00 +00002009-10-17T15:56:18.692ZTrendstipIt's bridal fashion week!And The Knot is bringing you all the action (assuming, of course, there is action). Either way, if you're in the market for a wedding gown, it's not-miss TV (yeah, I made that up).Watch live runway shows all weekend on The Knot LIVE:Saturday, October 17LIVE at 11 a.m. ET -- Claire PettiboneLIVE at 5 p.m. ET -- Jenny PackhamSunday, October 18LIVE at 11 a.m. ET -- Monique http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/yjJhdV0C_Hk/bridal-fashion-week.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/bridal-fashion-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-9063887870107203385Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:04:00 +00002009-10-06T10:04:00.040ZWhen I heard the news yesterday that Conde Nast killed Modern Bride and Elegant Bride, I thought of that song from The Buggles: "Video Killed The Radio Star." I want to believe that blogs are killing the wedding magazines (it's long been rumored), but some famous blogs are becoming wedding magazines...oh well, the circle of life. I do know that I am going to miss Elegant Bride. It was one of my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/Jvq0nvnftug/so-long-elegant-bride.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)1http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/so-long-elegant-bride.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6103296208591746459Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:09:00 +00002009-10-05T19:13:02.888Z Again, what an ending! Read Kaja and Dan's love story in the OnLove section of last Sunday's Washington Post and also online here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/sHAtCwm9Vsc/our-clients-featured-in-this-sundays.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/our-clients-featured-in-this-sundays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6921319704197045733Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:45:00 +00002009-09-25T21:06:12.400ZIt's been a crazy couple of weeks; however, I'm happy to report that our wedding season is over. This year it ended a little earlier than usual, but what an ending. We worked with a terrific couple - Kaja and Dan - at a venue that's quickly becoming one of my favorites - the House of Sweden. If you're a regular reader of this blog, you may remember our last event at the House of Sweden. It was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/MU75UIc4f18/last-wedding-of-year.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)1http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/09/last-wedding-of-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-5103041868086530835Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-09-07T16:37:25.244ZRelease your inner celebrity fashionista and save 50% on Miguelina fashions for the next 11 or so hours on Billion Dollar Babes (my new favorite pop-up store). Miguelina fashions are pretty, delicate, feminine and sophisticated. I've always been a fan, so imagine my excitement at in-reach pricing (although the "no returns" policy leaves a bit to be desired). You have to register to shop at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/DjKWpBtnqzE/shop-for-your-honeymoon.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/09/shop-for-your-honeymoon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-4623865344165623952Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-08-31T21:34:34.101ZEliminate morning breath (share this with your hubby!): Rinse at night with Crest Pro Health Night. Trust me, it works!Nippies and Nundies - ladies, 'nuff said.The other Hook-Up. I found this on Fashion Tribes.com and ordered one. Now I can't wait to use it. I think it will become my new favorite thing.Learn another language free of charge through the BBC. J'apprends à parler français!Need help http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/IXYEnp4EVsc/leslies-finds.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/08/leslies-finds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-4235608499587575348Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:37:00 +00002009-08-25T20:13:14.076ZFramework magnets! I just bought a set of these refrigerator magnets from Working Class Studio, so I can frame pictures of my nieces and their new husbands and pictures of my great-niece and brand new great-nephew. Pictures of my dog Mac (as soon as I get a dog and name him Mac), and pictures of other people that I love. Even me. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/YEFgaenVlAI/what-im-loving-today.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-im-loving-today.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-1563606274719480653Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:14:00 +00002009-08-23T17:38:21.124ZPersonal bloggingTipsLast week, my nephew-in-law made a speech at his wedding reception thanking me for my help and encouraging his guests to hire a wedding planner for their nuptials, because "they point out all of those little things you don't think about." Well, here's one of those little things - food. Maybe this only happens with my family, but that week leading up to the wedding is usually full of last minute http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/JBBHDCC9TJo/one-of-those-little-things.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/08/one-of-those-little-things.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-2449486083098820291Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-08-18T13:52:22.030ZPersonal bloggingLast week, I was in Toronto, Canada tying up the loose ends and coordinating my niece's wedding. I have never had so much fun working. What an awesome couple! and I'm not just saying that because they're family; it was awesome working with them. I was so honored when Suzanne and Kyle asked me to help coordinate their day (and let me tell you there's no pressure like making sure your niece has thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/OhhTslcNZEM/congratulations-suzanne-and-kyle.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/08/congratulations-suzanne-and-kyle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-7440685357870122613Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:14:00 +00002009-08-10T02:45:43.587ZTrendsTipsYou Bar!Last summer, I bought a LOT of granola bars and nut bars to stuff into welcome bags for clients who were into health and wellness and wanted to give their guests a healthy option amidst the chocolate and champagne. Oh, how I wished I had known about You Bar then. A company that lets you build your own health bars, trail mixes and shakes, and name them! I was just playing around on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/44tFVKf-fxM/welcome-idea-for-health-nuts.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-idea-for-health-nuts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-9125137777713659831Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:01:00 +00002009-08-07T19:16:54.330ZThis month's Elle Decor magazine says that Amethyst is the new hot color in home decor. The violet hue is also making a statement in the bridal industry. Since one takes inspiration from the other.Dress: AmsaleShoes: Charles DavidBouquet: David StarkInspiration image: Style at Home Magazinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/MgE9h7sXuJA/new-hot-color-amethyst.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-hot-color-amethyst.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-8705620699242409050Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:29:00 +00002009-07-31T19:55:52.310ZPersonal bloggingTipsRecently, a friend said about me: "You’re incredibly resourceful and a fountain of information…from shoes to event sites." This compliment could have gone either way - good or bad - it means I spend a LOT of time surfing the web, but it also means that I find a lot of stuff (the usefulness of some is still yet to be determined). Therefore, I've decided to do something new on my blog. At the end http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/wA2FHPLgHRI/leslies-finds.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/leslies-finds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-4213760642161077079Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:12:00 +00002009-07-27T21:19:04.041ZTrendsTipsStyle your wedding with Elite Occasions!For over 17 years Elite Occasions have been serving Washington, DC as the premier gift basket company..Almost two years ago, I blogged about their Washington, DC tote bag of goodies for your out-of-town wedding guests, and now I am excited to share that they have officially entered into the weddings market with the birth of “Elite Occasions Style Your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/ByEBhhqRnAU/source-for-wedding-welcome-bags-and.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/source-for-wedding-welcome-bags-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-8510271052000785774Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:29:00 +00002009-07-24T17:07:36.723ZEvery time I start an inspiration board piece for my blog, I remember that there are several blogs out there that do a fabulous job at designing inspiration boards and then I end up surfing their sites and overdosing on eye candy. Today's pick is Wedding Times.A few weeks ago, Kate asked me to check out her site, but since the wedding business ebbs and flows, I was in one of those flowing periodshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/be9G58FF1WU/inspiration-bookmark.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/inspiration-bookmark.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-1002997837634548990Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:36:00 +00002009-07-22T01:40:06.202ZTrendsTipsAnimoto.comLast Sunday, I was researching sites that would allow me to create a slideshow of images. I know there are many out there, including my favorite Phanfare, but I was wondering if there was anything else or better available. My search ended when I found Animoto. A site that would allow me to upload my images, choose music and create a video. According to their press release, Animoto useshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/a3OQdmpdNnQ/what-im-loving-today_22.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-im-loving-today_22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-200829966253303083Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:19:00 +00002009-07-15T17:55:24.564ZTrendsTipsA few weeks ago, when I was sick and desperately trying to get my head out of a fog, I read an email sent to me by suicide blond. It was a link to a wedding invitation, which she described as "reasonably uncomplicated." (Listen up folk: If you really want to make me feel special, use the word "uncomplicated" in a sentence). What I loved about this invite was it's simplicity, and of course, it's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/asyGuVifus0/for-love-of-type.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)1http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/for-love-of-type.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-4545931642441220728Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:48:00 +00002009-07-10T01:55:35.714ZTrendsPersonal bloggingTipsMy new thing is to wrap presents in reusable grocery bags (as opposed to gift bags). I see it as the gift that keeps on giving, because each time my friends go grocery shopping at their local Giant or Stop and Shop, they're credited 5 cents towards their purchase, and maybe they can use all those extra savings to take me out for drinks.But these re-usable gift bags from Working Class Studio http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/rI0ntVDQe1Y/what-im-loving-today.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-im-loving-today.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-3087333141668594054Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:03:00 +00002009-07-07T14:35:57.590ZPersonal bloggingI once received an email from a bride that read:"I've been reading your blog since I've been engaged and you sound like the perfect wedding planner for me."I knew right then that she would be the perfect client for me too. And now almost two years later, Crystal and Nick's wedding will be featured in the 2009 Fall/Winter issue of The Knot DC, Maryland, & VA. Get a sneak peek here.This would not http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/huZfBfpnzeA/our-client-featured-in-knot-real.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)3http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/our-client-featured-in-knot-real.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-9024079712460368403Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:33:00 +00002009-07-06T13:35:56.370ZTrendsTipsA lot of famous and not-so-famous marriages have died in the past couple of weeks. A lot of people have died too. It seems lately our 24-hour news cycle is filled with themes of death and infidelity (sometimes in the same story). Married men and women are forgetting to “forsake all others” and are making decisions that can destroy their marriages, and sometimes their children.As a wedding plannerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/mJMRJdA2Sa8/gone-hiking.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/07/gone-hiking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6055269017562705128Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:38:00 +00002009-06-19T18:51:36.408ZPersonal bloggingTipsI've been under the weather lately. So far under that there were moments when I thought I wouldn't get over. Last weekend, I flew to Montreal and caught a nasty head cold during my visit, which turned into a nasty sinus infection. But today my rubber ducky arrived and lifted my spirits. You see, I'm planning a baby shower with a rubber ducky theme (I know, I know, but that's what the honoree http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/AkBc_fd7nM8/rubber-ducky-youre-one.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/06/rubber-ducky-youre-one.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-8669112496683947822Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:50:00 +00002009-06-09T17:44:58.052ZPersonal bloggingQuite often I'm asked: "What is your typical day like?" Try waking up to a handful of these each morning:--Hello,I am David Roy, from London England. I am writing to get information on wedding/reception venues and also so in need of the services of a wedding planner.Daisy and I are planning to have a wedding in October 2009 (any date in October will be fine) and will require more information on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/fN45W4-W3MY/day-in-life.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)1http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/06/day-in-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-3223586926922500660Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:25:00 +00002009-06-08T17:57:49.290ZPersonal bloggingLast night, I tuned in to watch the season premiere of Bridezillas, you know, "the unforgettable season". I had spent the hours leading up to it watching a marathon of the forgettable season. A few minutes into the new episode, however, I had to ask: "What's up with the already married couples on Bridezillas?" the groom was wearing his wedding band, and the drama was, well, drama. As in Theater http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/Eo0h_pfo-R4/im-over-bridezillas.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-over-bridezillas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-2956043270220549907Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:12:00 +00002009-06-05T15:49:41.887ZPersonal bloggingI have been waiting, patiently, to use Tim Gunn's monkey house analogy on some clueless body and last week someone used it on me. And I must now reluctantly admit that they were right.In Season IV of Project Runway, Tim Gunn said to Chris March (about his hairy collection):“I have this refrain about the monkey house at the zoo. When you first enter into the monkey house at the zoo, you think, ‘Ohhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DecidedlyUncomplicated/~3/f61u0i8MOzE/are-you-living-in-monkey-house.htmlleslie@lesliemanningevents.com (Leslie Weekes)0http://lesliemanningevents.blogspot.com/2009/06/are-you-living-in-monkey-house.html