Flame-less candles are the way to go!

Everyone love candles, but we all know the pitfalls of such a product- they are messy, they are unsafe & sometimes they don't last very long... so when I found out about battery operated tea light candles I was interested to know more. I was skeptical that they would be able to provide a nice effect, but I also didn't want to have to deal with any of the pitfalls of real votives at my reception. So I did some searching on the web & came across a company called Candles Recharge. Turns out they have been specializing in flame-less candles since 2007 & looked to really know their stuff.

I had a look around their site & saw that they had battery operated & rechargeable versions of these types of candles- however for my budget I was going to be using the battery operated candles if I was going to use them at all that is. I decided that I would call the toll free number & ask some questions about these flame-less battery operated tea light candles to help me decide if I would use them at my reception. So I called the number & spoke to a very helpful & polite woman called Danielle, who was more than happy to answer any questions I had about her products. Turns out that she was the owner of the business & answers every call & email personally!

I asked Danielle:

- How long they last? Up to 40 hours

- Are they well made? Yes, definitely, I personally tested the candles to make sure I was selling a quality product

- Do they ever get hot? They will never get hot to the touch due to the LED globes we use

- Can I use them in any holder? Yes they will fit into almost anything, & seeing as there is no flame you have wider options for using them

- Do they give off a good light? Yes, customers have been very pleased with the amount of light that they do give off

- Can I use them indoors or outdoors? Yes of course, they are perfect for either situation & even more so for outdoors as they will never be affected by elements such as wind. They aren't water proof though so be mindful of getting them wet, as they probably won't work after that

- Do you offer a bulk buy discount? Yes we do offer discounts to customers that want to order in bulk, typically orders for 100+ battery operated tea light candles qualify for discounts being applied.

As I only needed 48 battery operated tea light candles I then ended our conversation & proceeded to buy my 4 lots of 12 through their website - http://www.candlesrecharge.com which was super simple & very easy. I loved the fact that they use Paypal to securely process my credit card details as well!

About 8 days later I received my order of battery operated tea light candles & I was thrilled. They were everything that Danielle said they would be. We used them at our reception which was a modest outdoor affair & they created the perfect ambiance & best of all we didn't have to worry about them for the rest of the night- you literally just switch them on & forget about them! We used our flame-less battery operated tea light candles in an assortment of paper lanterns & glass votives. And better yet- we now have them at home to use whenever we feel like it.

Here are the details of Candles Recharge so that you too can buy Danielle's great candles for your reception or event!

Candles Recharge

Ph: 1866-959-7946

Alameda California Brides and Janene’s Bridal Boutique

If you will marry in California or you just can’t resist having a custom-made gown for your very special day, then decide that Janene’s Bridal Boutique is where you must go.  Besides the gorgeous custom wedding gowns, the boutique carries several designers for the bride, the flower girl and the mother of the bride and mother of the groom. 

Janene’s Bridal Boutique is located in Alameda, California at 2418 Central Avenue and requires you to set a personal appointment to discuss and shop for your wedding dress.  If you are in the neighborhood and the shop is open, you are invited to browse around as long as you do not interrupt someone else’s appointment.
Some of the designers carried by Janene’s Bridal are: Tara Keely, Blush, Essence of Australia, Allure, Liz Fields, WTOO, Val Stefani and many more.  The real treat will be when you let Janene custom make your wedding gown.

Janene worked on her first wedding gown when she was only eight years old.  By age 14, Janene had begun creating wedding gowns for public weddings.  Her expertise is quite notable and with 40 years in the business, you are sure to be pleased.

Email the shop for your appointment at janenesbridal@gmail.com or phone510-217-8076.  When you are assisted by the knowledgeable staff and given sound advice about ordering your gown, a terrific burden will lift off your shoulders.

After you choose your gown, choose the dress for the youngest member of the bridal party.  Your flower girl will want to look her best for tossing her flower petals down the aisle. Your mother will also find magnificent fashions at Janene’s and your wedding day garments will exceed your expectations.
Let your groom know that Janene’s also carries a top line of tuxedoes that will make the wedding party complete.

Shop online at http://www.janenesbridalboutique.com/ and browse the stunning designs of the popular designers. Remember that it is most important to set your appointment as soon as possible.  Wedding gowns take time to be ready for final alterations, however, regardless of your time table, check with the boutique.  Every staff member is waiting to assist every bride to be.

“Tomoko H.  (Yelp review)  Palo Alto, CA 11/26/2011
I went to Janene's Bridal for alterations after a recommendation from Glamour Closet in SF.  Janene delivered what she promised -- an absolute perfect fit. The quality of her work is very high, and she made me feel comfortable and confident. She really cares about every customer and is dedicated to making sure each bride looks spectacular on her big day. The shop is popular for good reason. It can be hard to reschedule an appointment at the last minute, so just keep that in mind for planning purposes.”

Another Yelp review revealed this:
“I went to Janene's Bridal Boutique in somewhat of a panic, after coming to the realization that I didn't like my wedding dress that I had purchased elsewhere.  Stephani was so calming, helpful, and took such great care of me!  She not only talked me through choosing a dress, but selected a dress that I hadn't even picked...and it ended up being the one:)  They have a gorgeous selection of dresses and accessories too.  I am so grateful for stumbling upon Janene's and look forward to going back for all of my fittings! “
Sounds like Janene’s Bridal Boutique is ready to rock your wedding gown world!

Night Magic Entertainment will Make Your Reception the Perfect Party

In 1985, David Dew went from being a touring show group performer for 10 years to become the owner of Night Magic Entertainment.  This premier company serves the Jefferson City area and the Lake of the Ozarks.  The company is known as Mid Missouri’s finest DJ Wedding company. 

When you visit http://www.nightmagicdj.com/, you will hear David Dew tell you that his goal is to provide the best selection of music for your reception.  He has the old classics as well as the modern sounds of this century and is ready to take your call and help you plan the most wonderful extravaganza possible.

David Dew does not charge extra for that all important consultation.  The planning phase is a very important part of the event. David will act as the Master of Ceremonies as he makes all the announcements and dedications throughout the reception for a very sophisticated tone.

Night Magic offers music to suit all ages and tastes and it has been the success of this company as you can read from the testimonials from the website.

“We would like to thank you for being a part of our special day. Our reception was wonderful, and everyone had a blast! Thanks for making sure no one missed any of the special events, like cutting the cake and special dances. It was perfect! We wish you all the best! Roger and Aimmi Feagan”

“Thank you so much for putting the music in our reception and coordinating everything. We will be sure to tell our friends about Night Magic. Hope to see you soon..... Steve and Lorie Holtmeier (bride and groom)”

“Night Magic is the best! They are very professional & take great pride in their performance. I recommend Night Magic Entertainment for any event needing a D.J..... Lori Jaegers (Director of Catering, Truman Hotel, Jefferson City)”

“Thank you for DJing our wedding. We are still getting compliments on how much fun everyone had that night. It is definitely a day/night we will never forget.... Tony and Roxanne James (bride and groom)”

With a reputation like this, you can hardly go wrong.  David Dew is capable of bringing fun and excitement to your wedding reception.  You know that it will be the best party you have ever hosted and everything will to go like clockwork. That is David’s job and you’ll feel like you are choosing the best when you call him for your appointment. In Jefferson City, MO, call 573-619-0269 and in Lake of the Ozarks, call 573-280-5249.  Feel free to email for more details at info@nightmagicdj.com.

Look forward to the best party music ever presented by a true entertainer, David Dew, the owner and manager of Night Magic Entertainment.

The Dessy Group and Pantone Weddings

The Dessy Group provides a wide range of bridal products and accessories along with a color system that is the finest aid to your beautiful wedding. Pantone wedding style boards are found on Dessy's website.

What is Pantone and why does Dessy want you to know about it? Pantone is the global authority on color and the company provides professional color standards for individuals and companies that are looking at color as part of their projects. Wedding planning takes time and effort and by using the Pantone Wedding Color Planner offered on the Dessy website, the bridesmaid dresses and flowers will be enhanced with a glorious blending of colors.

Pantone chiplette color swatches will help keep the right shade of color and the correct intensity at the forefront. What about the colors of the flowers to complement the dresses? The ribbons on the church pews and the tablecloths at the reception can all be seen ahead of time when using the Pantone Wedding Planner.

Dealing with the finest, truest colors, Dessy is able to give provide perfect color choices in their collection of bridesmaid dresses. Be daring and choose a color family. The bridesmaids will shine as they walk down the aisle in one of The Dessy Collection styles. These styles are offered in 80 colors to make the day as charming and lively as possible.

Go to Dessy's website and find the nearest location for order the Dessy selections now. The groom and groomsmen will be taken care of with the right color cravats, pocket squares or ties.

Don’t stop there…find beautiful accessories that will delight the bridesmaids and groomsmen as they are presented with a memento of appreciation. Every bridesmaid would love a tote for bringing the makeup and accessories to the hotel wedding or beach wedding.

On Dessy.com there is a full array of flips flops for men and women as well as clutch purses for the bridesmaids and Pashmina shawls for every lady’s comfort. Check out the many styles and colors of satin ballet shoes. Go above and beyond and see what The Dessy Group and the Pantone Wedding is all about. Make a necessary wedding plan fun and exciting.

Wow Centrepieces – Different by Design

Looking for something that little bit special? Something that gives ‘The Wow Factor!’

Then you need to look no further than Wow Centrepieces. Wow Centrepieces specialise in offering the creative and unusual, no matter what the theme or idea is they like to make their customers vision a reality. Working hand in hand with some of the best venues across the North West, Wow Centrepieces professional and personal service is always delivered with a smile and customer satisfaction is very important to them. Offering a full floristry service with free local delivery, their range includes gift bouquets, wedding flowers and sympathy tributes, house dressing for special occasions, corporate contracts and events, hotel and venue dressing.

When asked “What do Wow Centrepieces customers ask for?” owner and Creative Director Gilian Jones replied “everything!”. “Our clients generally approach us with an idea or theme as to what they would like, and my job is to expand on that and provide the very best solutions to what would make that idea special. For a bride, the centrepiece of her wedding day may be the moment that all eyes are turned on her as she walks down the aisle with a beautiful bouquet to compliment her stunning gown. Sometimes, it’s all the little extras like personalised favours and table settings that can make the day special, or how the décor can take the guests breath away as they enter the room”.

Wow Centrepieces also cater for brides wanting something that little bit different from the traditional. Previous clients have asked for a Venetian masquerade ball, ABBA disco fever, a Casino night, and even to create a seaside theme using live fish centrepieces. It’s all in a day’s work for Gilian, who insists that no dream is impossible; it just takes a little bit of imagination.

Wow Centrepieces most popular designs are their illuminated table centres, which can immediately transform the mood and appearance of any venue and are particularly useful for lighting an evening function. The designer range of centrepieces can be illuminated on their own or can be used in addition with flowers. The Lite-Box used to up-light the designs can be set to one colour, or to scroll through a variety of colours at varying speeds.


If you would like to keep up with all the latest news and developments from Wow Centrepieces go to www.wowcentrepieces.co.uk, or you can ‘Like’ them on Facebook

Flowers by Jerry will brighten your wedding day

Planning a wedding in Rochester, Minnesota or very close by?  You must consider Flowers by Jerry at one of the two locations:  410 3rd Ave. SE or the Silver Lake location at 122 10th St. NE.  Being a certified Vera Wang wedding florist, you are sure to find the most elegant of flower arrangements from your bouquet to the reception flowers.

Flowers by Jerry opened about 40 years ago by Jerry Patton.  Today Jerry's son, Kevin and his wife, Karry Patton run this award winning shop.  Jerry's ranks #67 of the 20,000 FTD florists in the country.  Kevin Patton is proud to say that he will turn the business over to his daughter, Jessica Pearson-Patton when he enters retirement.

“Jessica is the wedding expert,” Kevin boasts.  Being a certified Vera Wang wedding florist means a lot in this business.  The shop will do about 80 weddings this season besides all the other arrangements they do.  Even though that is roughly 20% of their business, the quality and devotion is definitely why they are Rochester's best florist for 5 years running.

Brides to be are encouraged to phone or email to set an appointment for consultation.  A full year ahead is not too much time, however, make sure you have the colors of the bridesmaids gowns chosen.  Bring ideas and photos to your appointment.

Does budget enter the picture? Can any budget for wedding flowers be met?  “Absolutely!” Kevin announces.  This should be a reassurance for the brides who have a budget and want the best possible service.  That is the commitment to Jerry's brides...the best they can offer. Flowers by Jerry deals only in the freshest of blossoms.

Check the website: www.flowersbyjerry.com to make sure that your zip code is serviced and email
sales@flowersbyjerry.com to make your appointment.  You may also call one of the shops. The 3rd street location is 1-800-967-1667 and the Silver Lake location is 1-800-279-2771.

When it comes to your wedding flowers, it is knowing how the designer feels about your love and romance.  This is what is conveyed by the qualified designers at Flowers by Jerry and they will measure your fairytale wedding in the blooms you choose.

Browse the website and find all the fabulous ideas of bridal bouquets and ceremony pieces.  These are all just ideas and every piece at Flowers by Jerry is custom made.  Bring your dreams to your consultation and see them come to life on your wedding day.

Tanan Floral brings beautiful fragrance to your wedding day

Tanan Floral is North Kansas City, Missouri's family owned and operated florist serving the community with the glorious flowers that make the church fragrant with the aroma of love.  Nothing says romance like fresh flowers.  That's why Tanan Floral is proud to be a part of your special day.

The entire staff of Tanan Floral shows expertise in the arrangements and bouquets that will be remembered in wedding photographs for all eternity.

The shop is located at 410 Armour Road in North Kansas City, MO and the phone number is 816-221-0808.  If you are having your wedding in Kansas City but you are coming from another city or state, use the toll free number 800-881-6788.

Go to the website:  www.tananfloral.com to fill out a request for consultation.  The form on the website asks for all the information to get your consultation in the works.  Check your bridal planning guide to make sure you allow for enough time to “reserve” your florist.  Once Tanan has the form, they will set your appointment and walk you through your process all along taking your budget seriously. There is nothing like a face to face consultation.

While you are there at the site, browse through the magnificent arrangements Tanan has to offer.  They are able to do church or ceremony pieces, bouquets, centerpieces for the reception, floral cake decorations...just anything you need and they can suit your floral budget.  Although Tanan Floral does not rent fixtures for outdoor weddings, they will steer you in the right direction to obtain them and then make some glorious arrangements to suit your style.

 Awesome!!  by Charla Miller on Yellowbook
 “Everything i expected...awesome!!”

Ryan wrote for Google that the Valentine flowers he ordered arrived fresh and beautiful and had his girlfriend not be there for the delivery, Tanan's delivery driver would have gone back.

You can be assured, with service like this for a busy delivery day, how special your wedding order is to everyone on the staff.  The commitment is real.

Tanan Floral has been in business since 1977 pleasing brides with a marvelous selection of wedding flower colors and seasonal blooms that will make the bride's day as beautiful as she is.  Since owner, Ms. Terry Halen and her family started this business in the late '70's, they have made service to the community a priority.