Society Weddings Receives 2009 Best of Spring Valley Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C. -- Society Weddings has been selected for the 2009 Best of Spring Valley Award in the Wedding Planning/Arranging Consultants category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

Wedding Seating

Whenever we’re asked to coordinate or design an event, especially in the same venue where we’ve previously worked, we always try and create something different. As shown in the picture below, celebrity planner, Colin Cowie has mastered the art of an elegant and beautiful wedding seating plan.


Colin describes this plan: “I chose to reinvent the ceremony area by creating two intersecting aisle ways, with a ceremony in the middle of the aisles and guests seated all around. The focal point of the ceremony being a square center arbor decorated with a cuff of Vendela roses and backed with a fringe of hanging lime green amaranth, created a very tailored Art Deco look.”

Because there are 4 aisles in this design, there are so many ways that the couple and bridal party can enter the wedding stage, making for a dramatic entrance where all the guests can enjoy the ceremony and processions.

For more images of this stunning "Hollywood Glam" affair, visit Colin's website at: http://www.colincowie.com/article/hollywood-glamour

Literally, thinking outside the box in circles – Kudos Colin!

Society Weddings on Facebook!

Society Weddings now has its own page on FACEBOOK. Please feel free to visit our page and we would be most pleased if you would consider becoming a FAN. We really appreciate any help from our friends in spreading the word about the services of Society Weddings and look forward to assisting you with your special event.

Society Weddings on Facebook

Ivanka Trump Engaged!

We have learned that Ivanka Trump, daughter of the famed Donald Trump, real estate developer, is engaged to be married to her beau of two years, Jered Kushner, owner of ‘The New York Oserver.’ Ivanka, who is 27, posted the news on Twitter yesterday."I got engaged last night...truly the happiest day of my life!!!" she wrote.

It is said that “The Donald” is quite pleased about this union. It is rumored that Jared popped the question with a 5 carat, cushion cut diamond set in platinum from Ivanka’s own jewelry line. Congratulations!!

Willow Creek Estates

Last fall, Ernest and I visited with a past Society Wedding couple on their farm located in Southbury, Connecticut. This farm is not typical by no means; as although they call it a farm, it is in fact an "Equestrian Upscale Development" a dream, known as Willow Creek Estates.

Its owners, Raj and Darcy Bhatia are sharing their majestic landscape with others seeking second homes situated on 103 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Southbury. If you are in the market for an upscale country home in a gated community in this type of setting, be sure to check out their website at: http://www.willowcreekestatesct.com/common/content.asp?PAGE=137

All this, and only 73 miles from New York City.

Wedding Day on TNT- Saturday's 9AM

I had seen the advertisement for an upcoming show entitled "WEDDING DAY" and promised to watch it when it aired, but life got in the way and I missed the first airing. One night while trying to fall asleep, I was flicking between stations and there it was - a NEW television series now showing on TNT cable channel.

The show is like none shown before; it's not about scaring it's audience with brides behaving badly or the shock factor of elaborate, over-the-top extravaganzas. It's about people, normal couples who for whatever reason weren't able to be married on their day of choice because of an unforeseen occurrence or obstacle.

WEDDING DAY is now airing in the northeast on Saturday mornings at 9:00am on TNT. I am sure you won't be disappointed. We all need to watch a show about normalcy and life where the shows producers and hosts (Diann Valentine & Alan Dunn) fulfill the couples wishes by creating their fantasy wedding while enlisting the help of their family and friends. Also, in today's economic times, this show is most certainly "politically correct."

Stay tuned, as this one deserves to be on the air.

Below is the description of the show as shown on its website:

Every couple dreams of having the perfect wedding. For many, it’s the most important and emotional day of their lives. But for some, insurmountable obstacles create barriers to making their dream day a reality. WEDDING DAY is here to prove that a girl doesn’t have to be rich to have a wedding fit for a princess. In this uplifting series, deserving couples from all over the United States will get a helping hand to ensure the most important day of their lives is also the most magical. Each week, celebrity event planner and food expert Alan Dunn (For Better or Worse) and celebrity wedding planner Diann Valentine (author of Weddings Valentine Style) host as family, friends and community come together to create a dream wedding. Along the way, viewers will learn each couple’s compelling story, from their first date to the big day.

R.I.P. MJ

August 29, 1958 - July 25, 2009

R.I.P.

You will be sorely missed.

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