Bachelorette Party
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If you or someone you know is getting married and having either a bachelorette party or bridal shower, this is the only entertainment you will need; except of course, the strippers. The three comedy monologues and two outrageously funny songs will have you and your guests laughing so hard you may just miss your wedding. BUY IT, PLAY IT AT YOUR PARTY AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. IT COULD BE YOUR LAST GOOD TIME!!!

The following is a paid review:

Yasiv Marin is a makeup artist located in Vancouver, BC. What young girl doesn’t fall in love with the idea of using makeup? Yasiv did – at a very young age, “I was just a little 8 year old girl when I began paying close attention to when my beautiful aunt was dolling herself up with makeup. My aunt owned so much makeup than I had ever seen and so I thought “Someday I’ll have just as much make-up as her so I can be just as beautiful”. Little did I know, I would end up owning a lot more makeup than most girls.”

Yasiv says “Make-up is magical. It transforms every woman into feeling and looking their absolute best. It really is amazing what it does to you! The trick is knowing what colors look best on you, where and how to apply color, and that’s what I’m here for.”

I can certainly attest to the wonders of makeup – - I won’t leave home without it! At my wedding, I had a makeup artist do mine, and my bridesmaids – - that was just so cool! On that special day, the last thing you want to worry about is applying your makeup perfectly. Heck – my hands were to shaky on that day to be weilding a mascara wand! Having a professional on the spot there to do my makeup for me was actually a big relief!

Yasiv has some client testimonials on her website that show her own clients feel the same way — they’ve all had some pretty excellent experiences with her services.

A quick read through her blog at Yasiv Marin – Vancouver Makeup Artist will give you a glimpse into the person behind the brushes – and you may just pick up a few great tips along the way!

Yasiv has a beautiful portfolio of work – although, I would have loved to have seen some before and after shots – - particularly of brides on their special day. I have a few before and afters of myself and the transformation is phenomenal!

Yasiv’s rates are very reasonable – and her services cover Hair and Makeup for everything from Brides and Bridesmaids, Proms, Makeup Parties (does that NOT sound like fun?), and headshots.

Don’t let her Vancouver, BC location fool you – she is available for travel, both locally and internationally. (additional travel charges do apply).

Disclaimer: I have been paid to provide a review of Yasiv Marin – Vancouver Makeup Artist by the company owner. They do not require that I provide a positive review or make any other requirements for my review. This review does not go through an editorial process – I review ‘em as I see ‘em!

1001 Ways To Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding – The bestselling guide, updated with new websites and ideas

Sharon Naylor believes that every bride deserves to have the wedding of her dreams. With this new edition of 1001 Ways to Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding, she arms brides with more than 1,001 proven money-saving hints, tips, and strategies for creating a fabulous wedding without breaking the bank.

Writing with verve and an infectious enthusiasm for all things bridal, Sharon walks readers through every wedding-related event-from announcing an engagement to planning a honeymoon to writing thank-you notes. She reveals where to cut corners and where not to, how to help families and bridal parties save money, where to find free assistance, and how brides can keep from feeling as if they’re shortchanging their dreams just to save a few bucks.

For this revised edition, the author has put together an up-to-the-minute list of Web addresses and contact information for the best on-line, print, and brick-and-mortar bridal sources.

One Stop Wedding Kit – This book covers every detail to make ANY WOMAN’S dream wedding real. Every possibility is addressed, as well consideration of everyone involved in a wedding. From summer weddings to winter weddings – - island weddings to holiday weddings – and everything in between!

Wedding planning is, to say the least, HECTIC! There are so many different things to consider and, often, so many PEOPLE to consider when planning each an every detail of your wedding. Ms. Howe’s book is an excellent step-by-step guide that will keep any bride-to-be calm and confident as she works toward “The Big Day”. It has all the necessary checklists, reminds us of each detail that may otherwise be overlooked, and provides space for a bride (or her fiance) to write notes about her hopes and specifications for the perfect wedding. If you were just given an engagement ring, treat yourself to this excellent guide!

Seldom does a how-to book make one feel whimsical, but this valuable kit proved humorous and uplifting even while providing confidence and assurance for tackling the multitude of tasks associated with wedding planning and production. The books is a thorough, organized, sequential, witty, knowledgeable, beautiful and Joyful how-to manual.

Whether you have been dreaming of your wedding day your whole life or have no idea where to start, this book covers everything you need to know in a fun and upbeat style which absolute anyone can relate to! Features like the checklist of questions to ask wedding planners saved me plenty of time and took alot of pressure off. With helpful tips and practical advice this is a great book to read!

Beautiful Cookies Party Favors-Bridal Dress CookiesPlanning a wedding? Then you need party favors! Try these 5″ unique gourmet sugar cookies decorated like a wedding dress. They can be personalized for showers, gifts for the bridal party, or for an anniversary party. Also available in chocolate. As seen on the Food Network!

Founded in 2000, Beautiful Cookies creates gourmet cookie gift tins and party favors that truly taste as good as they look! Company owner Lee Anne Brogowski baked cookies with her mother and sister for years for friends and family, who encouraged her to open her own shop. The cookies are hand baked and decorated in their storefront location and shipped across the US. Only the finest ingredients are used in her gourmet cookie recipe, and the cookies are meticulously hand-decorated by pastry chefs. There are cookie gifts available for any occasion, and ordering is as easy as clicking your mouse or picking up your telephone.

Beautiful Cookies have been on many local and national tv programs including The Food Network’s ‘Roker on the Road’ and ‘UnWrapped’, ‘The Early Show’ with Colin Cowie, ‘The Today Show’ with Chris Madden.

Ingredients:
flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, salt, icing:sugar, water, meringue powder, food coloring

The Perfect Wedding Details: More Than 100 Ideas for Personalizing Your Wedding – You’ve picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You’ve even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it’s all in the details.

In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming — from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you’ve chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you’ll need to make yours unique.

You’ll find luscious photographs and in-depth how-tos on every detail of the reception — including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger’s refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author’s favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, The Perfect Wedding Details will ensure a perfect event — carried off with style, finesse, and individuality.

Essie Mini Wedding Polish Collection 4-pk – The ideal accessory, that all-important nail color. Four precious-as-platinum shades handpicked by Essie herself. Perfect for the any wedding, as beautiful hands are a must. 4-pk.

100+ Wedding Games: Fun & Laughs for Bachelorette Parties, Showers, & ReceptionsIn 100+ Wedding Games: Fun & Laughs For Bachelorette Parties, Showers & Receptions, Joan Wai offers a wonderful wealth of crowd-friendly games perfect for entertaining at bachelorette parties, showers, receptions, and more. The games are organized in thematically appropriate sections: Speed Games (Armful of Babies, Toilet Paper Gowns, Mushy Love); Sit Down Games (Bridal Bingo, Honeymoon Hoots, Kiss & Make-Up); Memory/Word Games (Best Friend vs. The Groom, Love Letter, Wedding Scramble); Active Games (Capture the Bride, Gossip Session, Kiss the Pig); Fun Activities (Call for a Kiss, Address an Envelope, Pantry Introductions); Pranks (Hen Party, The Incredible Teddy, Jeepers Peepers); and an Appendix (Trivia Questions, Bridal/Guest Bingo Card, Prize Ideas). Many of these games are recommended for an all-gal gathering, but some are coed, and all are zany, simple, exuberant fun, and highly recommended!

BAD LUCK
Seeing an open grave, pig, or lizard on the way to the ceremony, or hearing a crow after dawn on the morning of the wedding are all thought to be omens of bad luck. Catching a glimpse of a monk or a nun is also thought to be a omen of misfortune because of their association with poverty and chastity.

BEST MAN TRADITION
Among the Germanic Goths of northern Europe in 200 A.D., a man usually married a woman from within his own community. However, when there were fewer women, the prospective bridegroom would capture his bride from a neighboring village. The bridegroom was accompanied by his strongest friend (or best friend), who helped him capture his bride.

BRIDAL PARTY
This term has many origins from different cultures. In Anglo-Saxon times, the groom had the help of “bridesmen” or “brideknights” to help him capture and/or escort his bride. Later they would make sure that the bride got to the church and to the groom’s home afterwards. The women who accompanied and assisted the bride were called “bridesmaids” or “brideswomen”.

BRIDAL SHOWERS
Bridal showers were meant to strengthen the ties between the bride and her friends, provide her moral support, and help her prepare for her marriage. Gift giving at showers dates from the 1890’s.

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
The tradition of bridesmaids dressing the same as each other and in similar style to the bride comes from ancient days when it was believed that evil spirits have a more difficult time distinguishing which one is the bride and putting a hex on her.

CAKE
In the 1st century B.C. in Rome, the cake was thrown at the bride or broken over her head as one of the many fertility symbols which then were a part of the marriage ceremony. Cutting the wedding cake together, still a predominant ritual at weddings, symbolizes the couple’s unity, their shared future, and their life together as one. The three tiered cake is believed to have been inspired by the spire of Saint Bride’s Church in London, England. (See more cake trivia below)

CARRYING THE BRIDE OVER THE THRESHOLD
Traditionally, the bride had to enter her new home the first time through the front door. If she tripped or stumbled while entering it was considered to be very bad luck. Hence the tradition of the groom carrying the bride over the threshold.

DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING
The diamond engagement ring originated with King Maximillian who presented Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring in 1477 as a token of his love.
The Venetians Popularized the custom during the 15th. century. Since the diamond was the hardest and most enduring substance in nature it followed that the engagement and marriage would endure forever.

DOWRIES
As civilizations developed, political, military, and economic ties became very important to prominent families and clans. Arranged marriages were a means of cementing ties between families, middle class family businesses, and countries. A man’s daughters, who were considered to be his property in those days, provided a means of securing needed alliances with other families. Thus dowries were introduced as a means attracting and securing the most beneficial family alliances possible.