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The Cool Factor JFK's Style 2008-03-04 14:50:00 JKF Style
By Kaye Betts for TIME MulitmediaThe 35th President defined effortless American eleganceYou must link over and see this slide show.Its about JFK and how He shaped 20th century American style. These iconic Images are something out of a J.Crew catalog or a Ralph Lauren advertisement. Michael Kors quotes "His unstudied sense of style is a constant touchstone when I design my men's collections each season" You will truly enjoy this
It’s A Great Day for the Irish 2008-03-04 14:36:00 It will be the 52 year for the Rhode Island Saint Patrick's Day Parade held in Newport, Come rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 15th 2008. The parade will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and will include 10 Pipe Bands, 11 Marching Bands, 5 Fife & Drum Corps, 5 Clown Units, 5 reenactment units, and a host of local, state, and regional organizations including police and fire units, social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, and non-profits and maybe a great day to plan out your wedding day ! Read more:Great
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Haggle with a Wedding Vender? 2008-03-04 14:32:00 Do so....... At you own risk.Haggling for a good deal may be great for you wedding budget, but on the day of your wedding it could be very bad news for you and your guests.Lets face it every bride likes a good deal.Equally every vender wants to feel they are being economical valued. But when a wedding vender drops their profit margin too far, so will your service.Staying that extra hour just won’t be available to you. An additional waiter or assaitaint to make your day run more smoothly… Gone.That extra special gross of full blown heirloom roses just flown in from California, won’t be in your bouquet. So in order not to have disrupted employs working on day of your wedding.Here’s a few suggestions. Have clean contracts and know what the vender is committing to what services will be
The Claddagh Ring 2008-03-04 14:30:00 An bpósfaidh tú mé? Will you marry me? There are also a variety of legends about the origins of the ringOne tale is about Margaret Joyce, a woman of the Joyce clan. She married a Spanish merchant named Domingo de Rona. She went with him to Spain, but he died and left her a large sum of money. She returned to Ireland and, in 1596, married Oliver Ogffrench, the mayor of Galway. With the money she inherited from her first marriage, she funded the construction of bridges in Connacht. All this out of charity, so one day an eagle dropped the Claddagh ring into her lap, as a reward.Another story tells of a Prince who fell in love with a common maid. To convince her father his feelings were genuine and he had no intentions of "using" the girl, he designed a ring with hands representing friend
Klansmen please sign in... 2008-03-04 14:27:00 Pier Gustafson's Custom Celtic Sign In Boardsmake a perfect wedding keep sake for you and your Klan! They start at about $400 and can be designed with the colors of your choice with out a crest.He is offers beautiful calligraphy services as well.
Gentelmen will you be wearing a boater? 2008-02-22 14:29:00 In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the straw boater became synonymous with summer leisure. In the hard-scrabble, often oppressive Industrial Revolution, leisure time for many was hard to come by. Owning and wearing
a straw boater (a.k.a. skimmer or sailor straw) was the wearer's badge that life had become more than simply hard work. Manet, as well as other artists of the time, use the boater as a symbol of the good life and the emergence of "leisure" as a right and privlage. Manet, French (1874) www.Boatingmillerhats.com $125
Big Bad and Blue 2008-02-22 14:17:00 According to Wikipedia:“Around one in two million lobsters is blue. A research study conducted by Professor Ronald Christensen at the University of Connecticut discovered that a genetic defect causes a blue lobster to produce an excessive amount of protein. The protein, and a red caratenoid molecule known as astaxanthin, combine to form a blue complex known as crustacyanin, giving the lobster its blue color.But Daddy!!!! I must have lobsters that match my powder blue chambray linen! Read more:Big Bad
Question: How do I obtain a marriage license in Newport R.I. ? 2008-02-19 09:25:00 Answer: Marriage licenses are issued by the Newport
City Clerk’s office to couples: 1) when Newport is the official residence of the bride and the wedding is to take place in Rhode Island; 2) when Newport is the official residence of the groom, the bride is from out of state and the marriage
is to take place in Rhode Island; 3) when both the bride and groom are from out of state and the marriage is to take place in the City of Newport. The licensing process takes approximately thirty (30) minutes. The bride and groom must appear together in the City Clerk’s office between the hours of 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday and complete an official license application. Each is to present a certified copy of his/her birth record from the city, town or state of birth as well as an offic Read more:Question
Six Dresses for Success 2008-02-15 09:16:00 I was talking to my friend Keisha over at Kleinfelds Bridal the other day.We thought the best way to start gown shopping is to try on these six silhouette types first. In some cases the gown that you think you may want to wear could different that the one that looks best on you.A-LINE: The A-line silhouette has a fitted bodice, and the skirt flares out gently from the waistline to the hemline. This gown style gets its name from the “A” shape it creates: small at the top and larger at the bottom. BALLGOWN: The ball gown is the most traditional silhouette (think “Cinderella”) and features a fitted bodice and waistline with a very full skirt. EMPIRE: This silhouette features a high waistline that is right beneath the bust line leading into a slender skirt. MERMAID: The Mermaid silhou Read more:Dresses
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Style Me Pretty April Reed ...Im a Fan ! 2008-02-14 15:05:00 Come be a Toile Fan !I created these American Toile Fans for my launch party last year.They were a Hit!They make the perfectSave the date, invitation, wedding program or menu card for a hot summers day.We can change the color of the Toile for you to match your favorite color. They are very cool at $6.00 a fan (In lots of 24)Nancy@anewportaffaire.com 917 3455 0689AND speaking of fans.... check out the cake April
Reed made for my party! She is just the best! www.aprilreed.com Read more:Style
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Green Weddings- Location Location Location 2008-02-14 14:57:00 We are told that hosting a wedding that's convenient to the most guests to minimize travel isn't always posible. So When you are planning your Green
Wedding in Newport RI you may want to hold your event at a Non for Profitsuch as a Art Gallery, Museum, Organic Farm, Vinyard, Preservation Socity, Botanical Garden or a Historic Site or Vintage Yacht.With over 125 non for Profits in Newportit wont be hard to pick a cause you believe in. A tent wedding can infuse a natural sensibility and the use of recycled of a shelter looks quite beautiful as well.Take a look at my Blog article Wedding Venue Philanthropy Read more:Weddings
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Jackies Pearls 2008-02-10 14:15:00 Jackie Kennedy loved to wear her "pearls" from KJL. There are 3 strands of huge 10mm beautiful cream pearls, all hand knotted, with a pretty diamante clasp. The shortest strand of the 3 is 18", so they are very easy to wear and what an impact! Day or night, this necklace is a stunner. You'll treasure it. The original sold at auction for over $200,000.00. What a wonderful Valintiens Gift!Jackie's pearls, $125.00 at nancy@ANewport Affaire.com 917 355 0689 Read more:Pearls
A Sailor's Valentines 2008-02-07 12:11:00 Sailor
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were originally created in the 19th century by islanders in Barbados. As the island was a port of call for both American and English ships, sailors purchased valentines after long sojourns at sea as tokens of love for their wives and sweethearts in New England, as far north as Nova Scotia and also in England. Old valentines are rare and prized by collectors. Sailor's Valentines are traditionally made in an octagonal wooden box resembling a compass. The box is filled with a design made of shells and then covered with glass to protect it. Many valentines incorporate sentimental messages, and some boxes are hinged together in pairs. Inspired by this old art form, the aesthetic beauty of shells and the romance of days gone by.Have your custom valintine made by www.sailo
Top this! 2008-02-06 16:16:00 I found this sweet couple at www.stylemepretty.com I love Vintage Wedding Toppers. There are such a joy!If you don't have one of your own, you can buy this one at www.fancyflours.comThis sweet and exceedingly rare vintage 1930s wedding cake topper made of bisque. The antique German bride and groom pair are marked "Germany 3787" on each piece. The chubby cheeked little girl and boy have been hand painted and are in pristine condition. The couple stands 3" tall. This is one of the most unusual pieces in her collection. SKU: 5052-VT-32-2 $250Perfect for a Gatsby Wedding at The Astors!
27 Dresses The R.I. Florist .... I found her! 2008-02-04 15:54:00 Fowers by Semia wrote: Yes! I am very proud to say that we did do many of the flowers for 27 dresses.But the scene that I am most proud of is in fact the last scene...the one on the beach. Thank you for asking!Semia :)www.flowersbysemia.comWonderful work Semia We all loved it!Nancy Swiezy ANewportaAfaire.com Read more:Dresses
Anyone can be a Wedding Planner….but my brides are simply not just anyone. “They have a life!” 2008-02-04 13:42:00 says Nancy Swiezy of A New York and Newport Affaire.My brides are putting in overtime so they can get ahead in there career.They spend time with their favorite charities, improving their backhand, training for a marathon or simply
socializing with their fiancé, friends and family.The Poor Girl SyndromeMiddle class girls just don’t get it.They all think they have to DIY (Do It Yourself ) Why would anyone want to look at 100’s of wedding vendors is beyond me.The Rich GirlSociety girls have had it together for years, by hiring personal consultants for their wardrobe, homes, wedding and finances. Saving them time and thousands of dollars each year.The Modern GirlWedding Planners are not just for the rich any more. By taking 5 to 10% of budget will create piece of mind.A wedding planner
Let It Snow! 2008-02-02 07:04:00 No proper Newporter doesn’t own at least one piece of J.H. Breakell & Co Jewelry.Since 1972 his extensive collection of silver and gold designs are inspired by nature and New England's rich maritime heritage. The jewelry has been featured in major New England shows and articles and, most recently, in the National Archives.This collection makes is the perfect bridal gift for maids, grooms men or special family members.You can Find them on: 128 Spring Street Or on Line atwww.breakell.com
Clearly it’s Chowdah 2008-02-02 06:56:00 Red Chowder is from ManhattanWhite is New England’s And Rhode Island’s is clearly unique.The first time I had Rhode Island clear chowder was on Block Island. It seamed a bit naked compared to its two brothers, but it was absolutely delicious.In New England most chowders are made from large meaty clams called Quahogs (KWAH-hogs). The American Indian name for an East Coast hard shell clam. If you love chowder, you may want to plan your wedding on the weekend of: Newport’s Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off-Cook-OffThis year it will be held on June 7, 2008, for 2009 planning it will be on June 6.The Chowder Cook-off features over 3000 gallons of chowder served up by over 30 of the nation's best restaurants and chefs. I cant tell you how much fun it is.What a great activity to bond with yo
Yes boys, you may wear shorts ... 2008-02-01 10:50:00 to a Newport Wedding! And even after or before.These printed Bermudas are made from durable micro fiber.So these fast drying shorts are perfect for swimming, sailing, water skiing, or walking a pretty girl down aisle.They make the perfect grooms men gift. The Newport Icons shown below come in The followingRed lobster comes on Stone or Navy, Red and white Sail Boats come on Blue,Martinis neat with an olive! On Pale Yellow, Med Blue or Kelly Green They allso come inGolf Green on stone Green Crab on PeachBle Shark on Sea greenAt $65.00 They make the perfect grooms men gift. Sizes 32 to 42I will be looking for them at The New York Yacht Club and The Clarke Cooke House Sky Bar this summer!To Special order contact A Newport Affaire nancy@anewportaffaire.com 917 355 0689
Newports Winter Festival 2008-02-01 10:32:00 Celebrate the 20th Annual Newport Winter Festival
, February 15th-24th With over 160 individual events, the Newport Winter Festival has become New England’s largest winter extravaganza. Alive with sparkle and excitement, the festival offers a unique holiday experience combining food, music, and entertainment for all ages. A concert series featuring BeatleMania, sand sculptures, chili and pizza cook-offs, a city-wide scavenger hunt, ice sculpting competitions and a teddy bear tea are just some of the many exciting events designed to celebrate the wonder of the winter.
Green Weddings- Every thing old is new again! 2008-01-29 20:51:00 Green
weddings can start off with a family heirloom or an antique find. You may want to ask family members from both sides if they have any old jewelry they are not wearing. Have it melted down and refurbish in to wedding rings, it makes a sentimental merger and acquisition! Diamonds mined in peaceful Canada or Australia, like those from Brilliant Earth, Cred Jewellery, or Leber Jewelry's Earthwise linediamonds certified as "conflict-free" under the Kimberley Process, an ongoing effort to reform diamond mining in Africa .Ask your jeweler questions in Amnesty International's buyer's guide. Irish - English familys may want to skip the diamond altogether and use a colored stone instead!Graciously Green Nancy Read more:Weddings
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Graciously Green Weddings 2008-01-29 08:24:00 Im Jumping on the Green
Wedding Band Wagon with monthly updates at Newport Weddings
. It seams to be everywhere and it’s a good thing.As a wedding planner I have worked on all kinds of wedding budgetsfrom struggling actors in New York City to the Trumps in Newport RI. I was fortunate to be brought up to be green by two thrifty parents that taught me the value of a dollar by doing it your self or simple having trust that I would eventually get my "wants" met . The some of tools I have to share with you are buying the best quality you can afford on sale, off-season. Do go to tag sales, antique shows and thrift shops, its like treasure hunting. My sister was able to buy a hand made couture-wedding dress for $75.00 in a hospital thrift shop. Its was a Win Win. For the donating bride, the ho
Question...How to Get a Marriage License in Newport R.I. 2008-01-27 19:10:00 Answer: Marriage licenses are issued by the Newport
City Clerk’s office to couples: 1) when Newport is the official residence of the bride and the wedding is to take place in Rhode Island; 2) when Newport is the official residence of the groom, the bride is from out of state and the marriage is to take place in Rhode Island; 3) when both the bride and groom are from out of state and the marriage is to take place in the City of Newport. The licensing process takes approximately thirty (30) minutes. The bride and groom must appear together in the City Clerk’s office between the hours of 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday and complete an official license application. Each is to present a certified copy of his/her birth record from the city, town or state of birth as well as an offic Read more:Question
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Why carry your flowers when you can wear them! 2008-01-27 16:46:00 Sayles Livingston created this beautiful forial wrap out of fresh flowers.Hand made from cherry blossoms, sweetheart roses, sweet peas and scillaand finished with a fringe of lily of the valley. She also has created full lenth skirts for a bride and a flower girl.Starting at $800 and up... What a sweet way to stay warm ! www.sayleslivingstonflowers.com
Lilly Pulitzer 2008-01-27 11:57:00 It all started with a juice stand in Palm Beach. Lilly
, a young, sassy New York socialite had eloped with Peter Pulitzer
, grandson of thePulitzer Prize's Joseph Pulitzer and settled in Palm Beach to live the life of the rich and famous. Peter owned several Florida citrus groves, but Lilly needed a project of her own. So in the late 1950's, with Peter's produce, she opened a juice stand on Via Mizner, just off Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.Lilly Pulitzer
's business was a hit, but squeezing oranges, lemons, limes, and pink grapefruit made a mess of her clothes. Realizing that she needed a juice stand uniform, Lilly asked her dressmaker to design a dress that would camouflage the stains. The result? A comfortable sleeveless shift made of bright, colorful printed cotton - pink, green, yellow and
Dark and Stormy! 2008-03-09 11:24:00 The drink not your day!The Dark and Stormy is Bermuda's favorite cocktail. Made with Black Seal Rum and extra spicy ginger beer, it was brought to Newport in 1906 via the Newport- Bermuda Race. A ocean race for amateur sailors. Now known as the official cocktail for Newport sailors, it can make the perfect signature drink for your Rehearsal Dinner or Clam Bake Wedding. Christopher and Raina Trump use this as the signature drink at their Clam Bake Rehearsal Dinner. Next time you are in town try one or make one at home.Ingredients1½ oz Gosling's Black Seal RumGinger Beer LimeMethod:1½ oz Gosling's Black Seal Rum, top with Barritts ginger beer. Shake and garnish with lime
Getting invited to a Graciously Green Wedding 2008-03-13 12:16:00 When looking for that perfect invite Look for: recycled, handmade, or plantable papers processed chlorine-free and printed with vegetable- or soy-based inkstree-free paper made out of hemp, banana stalks, bamboo, kenaf, or organic cotton.Use a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content papers that aren't metallic or plastic-coated, characteristics that are hard to recycle.Reduce the amont of paper useed by Sending a postcard for your save-the-dateCreate online invitations Do a wedding blog to let people know about the bachelor/ette parties, rehearsal dinner, and gift registryWhen it comes to printing Less is definitely more for the Enviorment!Photo of the Kennedy Wedding Invitation Read more:Green
A Shortbread Wedding Cake?? 2008-03-13 10:42:00 When bride to be Rebecca Stuard said to me “I just don’t like cake”. So I desgned and built her a “cake” made of short bread cookies.The bride was elated! It made the perfect Cetlic Iconic moment! Read more:Shortbread
Irish Wedding Traditions 2008-03-13 10:37:00 by Bridget Haggerty There is one wedding Irish
tradition that states: 'Marry in May and Rue The Day' while another states: 'Marry in April if you can, joy for maiden and for man'. When I told my daughter about this Irish superstition, she changed her wedding date so that she'd be married in April! What began as a search for Irish traditions and customs that she could incorporate into her celebration ended up as an incredible pile of notes that eventually took on a life of its own. Long after her wedding, I was still obsessed with delving into history and folklore, looking for everything I could find on how weddings were celebrated in Ireland long ago. I am convinced that if couples make the effort, they can have a totally Irish celebration from beginning to end - even to the pre-wedding p
Destination Catholic Brides are not welcome In Newport RI 2008-03-21 16:16:00 My next catholic bride just canceled her wedding in Newport
because she was told to: “Go get married in your own hometown”. They now live and work in NYC and don’t live in their hometown any more. The family resides all over the US, so Newport was the perfect destination location for them.40 % of all weddings are now planed as a destination,this is great news for Newport.But what’s a nice Catholic
Girl to do???I’m told that some of the Middletown and Bristol churches might be able to accommodate you.OROne could get married by a Judge in Newport and have a church blessing when you get home. With many of the Parishes having only one priest,Here is a suggestion for the “Member Only” Churches in town.Create a “Tag on Wedding” at the end of a scheduled mass for the vis Read more:Destination
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