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We our blog is moving. We are making some changes and our new blog will be on its own doman (YAY!) so we will soon be located at http://www.lexuseventsnews.info

See you over there!

M

Tips for a Fall Cocktail Party

From FineLiving.Com

• If space is limited, consider alternative ‘tables’ for bar service – think windowsills, or a large tray on an ottoman.
• If serving trays are limited, get creative. Try bud vases for holding straws and swizzle sticks, water glasses for sliced up veggies, and funky (but thoroughly cleaned!) ashtrays for nuts. Create a cozy haven from the cold with candles, dim lighting, and warm colors – use cocktail napkins in orange, red, yellow to capture the look of fall foliage.
• Try to have at least one non-alcoholic drink option for guests. Juices and punches are tasty, festive, and can be served in cocktail glasses so the non-drinker doesn’t feel out of place.
  Keep a variety of appetizers around. As your friends drink they’ll be more inclined to nibble on something salty. A mix of crudités, dips, pita chips, and a small platter of meats and cheeses should do the trick.
• Three words: Ice, ice, ice. (And more ice.) We know it’s fall and some of these drinks are best served warm, but nobody wants a piping hot margarita or martini.

Aug 24 on LE Radio

Our conversation with Maureen Daniels has been postponed. We will soon have our conversation rescheduled and you can hear more about her Honeymoon registries.
Margaret Salmond
Lexus Events
Ofc: 510-595-4669
http://www.lexusevents.biz
http://lexuseventsnews.blogspot.com

Coming up on LE Radio

LE Radio where the talk is all things Weddings and Special Events.

Join us today at 10am PST for our conversation with Mercina of Fairy Godmother Gown Rentals and learn how to save on one of the biggest expenses for your special day.

Margaret Salmond
LE Radio
http://www.le-radio.net
http://www.lexusevents.biz

LE Radio will be off the air in July….

But we will be running a couple of broadcast of past shows. We will be back in August talking all things Weddings and Special Events.

Have a blessed month!

The Business of Being a Mother

I got this from a sista friend and I thought that I would share. I just changed the actual years that I have held the Mom position LOL…Enjoy!

Being a mother is no easy task – it’s filled with challenges. As I reflect on this position that I have held for the past 20 years I realize that I have every right to run for the president of the United States of America if not the world.

Culinary ExpertI have fed the kids when they have declared there is nothing there to eat -miraculously I managed to whip up meals without leaving the house.

Office of AdministrationTime management – scheduling various appointments,parties, attending recitals and other related events while maintaining my own.Reviewing papers, filling out forms, signing permission slips, attend meetings.

AdvocateI have served as a strong advocate on behalf of their education.

Domestic Policy/Homeland SecurityI have successfully mediated and at times end major wars.
Event PlannerSlumber Parties, Birthday Parties, Museum Trips, Broadway Shows, Amusement

Parks, Vacation/Traveling Abroad, After Christmas Shopping, Concerts and more.

Economic Council/AdviserI have had to balance budgets with next to nothing left

Health CareOffice of Drug ControlI have experience in taking care of the sick children bringing them back to health without having to run to the emergency room and calming their hysterics at the sight of blood when they merely have a bruise.

Official Spiritual AdviserVery close connection to God for the ultimate guide that I do not mess up this position.

Office of Mental HealthListen to the constant reasons why the other person is stupidListen and counsel on having compassion, the importance of caring, being kind, and knowing when it’s time to hit back

Education/Guidance CounselorSelecting the appropriate educational materials/courses/path/programsFilling out Financial Aid Forms for College

I can go on and on with the other duties but it may appear to be bragging. Well, I wont be running for anything as being a mother is a life term position and that’s a major position that I wont trade for anything.I must go and celebrate this day although I am still on full duty…………..

From AAWP: Dandy Duds and Weddings!

Hello AAWPs!

We at AAWP know that many of you will be going to a wedding this year—maybe even your own. But whether you’re a family member or a guest, there’s something about the way Americans dress to attend weddings that troubles us. We at AAWP know that many of you will be going to a wedding this year—maybe even your own. But whether you’re a family member or a guest, there’s something about the way Americans dress to attend weddings that troubles us.

We frequent a lot of weddings and get the shakes when we think of the DUDS we’ve seen at these sacred occasions. We’ve been to fantastic semi-formal ceremonies held in the morning or late afternoon, in church, no less—where female guests come in shorts or slacks, and gentlemen come in khakis. We know that many people don’t dress to go to church any longer, just like they don’t dress to see a Broadway show, which is a result of our laid-back society… but a wedding is a different cup of tea… A wedding is one of the most important days in the life of a couple. In some religions, like Catholicism, a wedding ceremony is a sacrament, meaning that God is in attendance.

Just think about that… If God is at the wedding, what’s he going to think about you or your guests, if you’re dressed in khakis or shorts? :=) On the flip side of the coin, we’ve attended afternoon weddings in church or at a hotel or catering facility, where the female family members of the bride and groom are dressed in long, slinky, beaded gowns in the middle of the afternoon—the gentleman in tuxes. They look like they should be going to a casino in Vegas instead of a wedding ceremony.

The rules are this:
* If you’re a guest, and you’re invited to a wedding in the middle of the day, the men should wear business suits, dark in winter, light in summer. The women should wear beautiful suits or dresses, cut to the knee or below, with very little glitz. If the wedding is held in temple or church, the attire should not be flashy or provocative.

* If a formal or semi-formal reception is held hours after the wedding ceremony, guests (if able) are required to change into flashier evening attire, which may include cocktail or long dresses for the women and tuxes for the men, if the occasion warrants it. These rules also hold true for the family members of the bride and groom! Moral of the Story: Be dandy dressers and make everyone proud of you—even the Lord above!

Happy Wedding Planning!
AAWP!Toll Free: 866-648-2146http://www.aa-wp.com/
© 2008 American Academy of Wedding Professionals. All rights reserved.

FROM AAWP: Don’t Take Chances with Mother Nature!

Hi AAWPs:

It was recently announced that Jenna Bush, daughter of the President of the United States, was married. Had she married at the White House, it would have been the first in 36 years. The last White House wedding was Tricia Nixon’s wedding to Edward Cox in 1971, and unlike most of her predecessors, who married in the splendor of the East Room, Tricia preferred the natural, lush surroundings of the Rose Garden and her father, the president, agreed… until the big day.

It rained.

By 4 o’clock, when the wedding was to begin, it was pouring. The White House staff would not set up the chairs because they didn’t want to dry them off. The guests were waiting and the President of the United States was in a tizzy.

Finally, in an act of desperation, he called the Air Force, who informed him that the skies would clear at exactly 4:30. The chairs were hastily set up and the bride and groom hurried up the aisle. The minister recited the Lord’s Prayer , then the vows, pronounced them man and wife, said one more prayer and then the benediction. Somewhere in between, the groom placed a wedding band on his wife’s finger. They turned and ran down the aisle.

The heavens opened up and everyone, including heads of state and dignitaries, made an undignified dash to the White House. The sad part is the ceremony was uneventful and the beautiful Rose Garden, decorated with the most luxurious topiaries and fresh flowers you’ve ever seen, was wasted on a ten-minute ceremony.

Don’t let this happen to you! Plan your wedding wisely and well and don’t take chances with Mother Nature!

Many times brides get hung up on the beauty of an outdoor wedding, when the weather can wreck havoc on their dreams. Never, never plan an outdoor wedding without having a viable contingency plan to fall back on. After all, most of us don’t have the luxury of calling on the Air Force for help.

Happy Wedding Planning!
AAWP

From AAWP:Music that Makes or Breaks the Party!

Hi AAWPs:

This week we’d like to ask you a two-part question:
1. If you’re hosting a wedding, what’s the most important element of the reception?
2. And if you’re a wedding guest, what impacts you the most?

The answer is simple: The music! Music can make or break the party and finding the best music within your budget should be a top priority.

A bride-to-be once emailed AAWP and said:

“Our families haven’t seen each other in ages, so we see our wedding as a chance to reunite ourselves and our families… Our reception is going to be like a big family reunion, and we’re going to play chamber music so that people can sit and chat and get to know each other again!”
Now let’s imagine that you’re one of the wedding guests who is about to sit at a table for four hours trying to make small-talk with people you don’t know—while surrounded by violins. How long do you think you’ll stay before you make an excuse to leave?

So here’s the advice we gave to our bride-to-be:

A wedding reception is a celebration, not a coffee klatch or a family reunion. Weddings are a time to have fun and celebrate! Music and dancing have always been an integral part of the festivities and today, there’s no excuse NOT to have wonderful music. DJs are affordable and a good DJ can really make a party hop!

Ask your recently married friends and relatives for referrals for good entertainment because weddings are not a time “to let your fingers do the walking…” When you find a DJ or band, etc. you like, ask for references and check them out—because music makes or breaks the party—or should we say the reception.

Happy Weddings!
AAWP
(c) 2008, AAWP. All rights reserved. American Academy of Wedding Professionals

Planning your wedding while at work

OK your getting married WOOHOO and there is so much to do but work is really getting in the way! HA!

The Knot understands your pain and came up with a list of things that you can do while at work and not get fired (which is a good thing cause who wants to be looking for a job while trying to get married)

Check out the article >>HERE<<