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Monthly Archives: March 2009

hang it up!

so you just spent hundreds of dollars on a wedding dress. or The Dress as i like to call it. (sort of like your groom is The One!) then you spent a couple hundred more on alterations, fancy underoos, your shoes, jewelry, etc. it’s approaching your wedding day and you’ve been thinking about all the...

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when your dress comes in: a warning

i’ve had this conversation with three people in the last two weeks, so now i must share this very random thought with you… it’s sort of a mild warning:
when you order your wedding dress from your bridal store, they will order the size that fits the largest part of your body. so say your bust...

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brides against breast cancer – 3/26-3/28

first, let me ask you a question. do you know any body who is fighting or has fought breast cancer? maybe you know several, like i do. are you involved with the cause? ever donate to save the ta tas or participate in “race for the cure“? one more question… are you looking for...

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a daisy-themed bridal shower

today was my bff codi’s, bridal shower, hosted by the 3 other bridesmaids, man of honor, moms and me. it was held at codi & joe’s church, church of ascension in lakewood. the church had a large kitchen downstairs, a small kitchen for easy preparation and provided the tables, chairs and white linens. (it is...

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guest blogger: b2b valerie’s crinoline dyeing how to

my friend and fellow northeast ohio knot bride to be, valerie just finished dyeing her crinoline for her july wedding. she chronicled the process for other brides looking for a way to add a splash of color to their wedding day ensembles! i love this trend right now. it peeps just enough and is a...

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upcoming trunk shows

i just caught wind of a few upcoming trunk shows for several very popular dress lines at local neo bridal shops:
alfred angelo trunk show
catan fashions
march 20-22
adele wechsler trunk show
a bride’s design
march 20-22
eve of milady trunk show
henri’s cloud nine
march 28-29 
melissa sweet trunk show
all brides beautiful
april 3-5
brides by demetrios trunk show
lyndhurst location
april 24-26
 
and for the gentlemen:
actux’s promotion
free...

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six month anniversary

i always say this, but i can’t believe how fast time has gone! i’m already celebrating my half-year anniversary of starting heidzillas. so much has happened! other than meeting brides, working weddings and meeting lots of other great local vendors, i’m going on 100  blog posts and 200 comments… well over 10,000 hits to my...

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photo sites part 2: downtown cleveland, indoor

it’s highly likely, with northeast ohio’s weather madness… rain, cold, etc. that you’ll need to take your engagement and day of photos indoors in lieu of outdoors, however, indoor locations are a little harder to find, may require reservations far in advance, and/or can cost the price of admission per person or flat rates of $50-$250/hour…  here are...

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a pre-testimonial from an upcoming bride-to-be

i just got the nicest email from one of my 2009 heidzilla brides-to-be! i was so touched, i had to share:
Subject: I am so excited and relieved…
Body: To know that you’re going to be helping the day of my wedding. It’s like all my fears about stuff needing to be organized and carried through are gone...

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photo sites part 1: downtown cleveland, outdoor

 although cleveland, ohio, is not known as a beautiful city, there are dozens of places to take really gorgeous engagement photos, or photos with your bridal party on the day of your wedding. while local photographers have much more comprehensive lists and experience with these actual sites, here are my top 10 favorites – starting...

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