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need a [cool] marriage proposal idea?

‘Tis the season for marriage proposals…and that just makes us all smile over here at the planning…forever events studio.

You can’t blame us, it’s what puts food on the table. And it’s one of our services we offer, “Proposal Planning”. We will help you with everything but the words. Cause, well, that’s your job as the proposer.

So we were excited to get this email from the promoters for Rockefeller Center in New York. They have come up with the coolest proposal idea, Engagement on Ice. Hopefully you would know how to skate, or of course you could always ask while sitting on the ice. Below are some of the highlights and details:

The Engagement on Ice package offers front-of-the-line access ensuring that the lucky couple can head straight onto the ice for a romantic spin around the Rink.  As the session ends, the other skaters will disappear, leaving the couple alone on the ice.  “Their song” will begin to play, setting the scene for the perfect proposal.  Once she (or he) says “yes,” the Rink staff can deliver a bouquet (dropped off ahead of time by the proposer) to the new fiancée before the couple takes one last lap around the Rink.  To complete the experience, the two toast to their good fortune rink-side with flutes of Champagne and can enjoy a celebratory dinner at the Rock Center Café at a table looking out at Rockefeller Center.

The cost of the Engagement on Ice package is $250, from Dec. 1 through Jan. 4, 2008; $200 from Jan. 5 through April, all inclusive.  Reservations are required and availability is limited.  Call 212-332-7655 to schedule an Engagement on Ice, which includes:

Admission front-of-the-line access for two
Two skating passes
Skate rentals for two
Signature song played during or after the proposal (music provided by proposer)
The option to drop off a bouquet of flowers that can be skated out and presented to new fiancée
Private time on the ice for proposal and ‘victory lap’
Champagne toast at rink-side restaurant Rock Center Café
For an additional $200, a three-course dinner for two is available at Rock Center Café.  Window tables can be reserved.

Located off of Fifth Avenue, between 49^th and 50^th streets, The Rink first opened on Christmas Day in 1936 as the premier artificial outdoor skating pond built in New York City, complete with modern amenities: night skating, a heated house for changing skates, piped-in music and rink-side dining.  Today the Rink is an historic landmark, open seven days a week from October until early April. For more information on The Rink and its special packages, visit www.therinkatrockcenter.com or call 212-332-7655.

Let’s face it this idea is not only sweet, but it’s romantic as hell!!!

Tags: brides, engagement, groom, marriage

best places for engagement photos near evansville, indiana

Natalie Paddock and Roddy Blaylock

Natalie and Roddy are getting married October 4th and they are our clients. Aren’t they adorable laying down at the Labyrinth in New Harmony, Indiana?

Natalie Paddock and Roddy Blaylock

A simple shot, in front of an old fence….love it! Great job Jeanne with Equinox Photography!

We love Jordan (with Jordan Barclay Photography), who is artistic and creative. He took this shot at the Garden of the Gods at University of Southern Indiana. Beautiful backdrop!

photographer: Courtney Metzger

Locally everyone knows who Studio B is (out of Mt. Vernon, Indiana). One of my favorite photographers there is Courtney. She took this photo at a fountain in New Harmony, Indiana.

photographer: Daniel Knight

The really neat thing about Studio B is that they actually have a 17 acre portrait park. How convenient is that? This photo was taken by the owner, Daniel Knight.

Be creative and personal with your engagement photos, you’ll enjoy them for years to come!

Plan on! -saundra

Tags: engagement, photographer

we are in the wedding library…

Hot stuff happening over at Elizabeth Anne Designs….they have published a wedding library of great wedding vendors. Many of these vendors have blogs…so if you love reading about weddings, please visit them because there are some great sites lists.

Shhh…we are one of them and deeply honored. We honestly can’t believe we made the list when you consider some of the heavy hitters on they have listed.

You know, the beauty of wedding blogs is that while we are in the same industry and may cover the same hot wedding topics, we will all have different perspectives. You, as the bride and reader, get to benefit from the free advice and suggestions.

Plan on! -saundra

Tags: blog

win gifts for your wedding party!

We {heart} contests and winning stuff. That why you have to check out the latest from Our Weddings Plus blog.

Taken from Our Weddings Plus website:

The Prizes: The folks at Sandisk have donated 10 Cruzer Gators USB Flash Drives (see picture above), one for each member of your bridal party including both groomsmen and bridesmaids (10 max), total value up to $400! Plus, I’m also going to throw in a free one year subscription to one of our Our Wedding Plus premium wedding websites worth $72! All this will be given to one lucky winner!

How You Enter: Go to this post and answer one of the following questions:

- What was the most useful piece of wedding planning advice you have received?
- What has been your biggest “lesson learned” so far during your wedding planning process?
- If you could do it over, what would you do differently?

How You Win: I’m going to ask some other wedding bloggers to rank their top-5 entries, based on the usefulness of your comment to someone planning their wedding. I will tally the results and pick the most popular comment. This is obviously subjective based on each judge’s opinion and my selection will be final. If I can’t get any help in the judging I will select the comment I feel was most useful, based solely on my own judgment.

Deadline: Your Comment Must be Posted by Midnight, Friday, May 2nd 2008.

This is so cool!!! Be sure to go and comment/answer those questions ASAP! Rumor has it … we may be asked to be a judge!

Plan on! -saundra

Tags: contest

how did he propose? win $1,000

Okay boys and girls…you’ll want to shoot over to GroomGroove for their latest contest.

They are looking for the most interesting, personal, elaborate or spectacular proposal story. You’ve got nothing to lose by entering, but at $1,000 to win and year’s supply of Gillette’s super-duper new antiperspirant that provides prescription strength protection (just how much to you guys sweat?)!!!

<shameless plug>

Remember our new Proposal Package is out for dudes who want to pop the question! We make you guys look like Kings! Be sure to inquire….

Plan on! -saundra

thanks wedaholic.com for the image!

Tags: contest

jewels for your bridesmaids!

You’ll want to check out the latest contest giveway from Handcrafted: The Cure for the Common Wedding. Teaming up with Redots Designs (how cool are they?); they are going to supply one lucky bride with jewelry for their bridal party up to $300.

Only a few days left…..what are you waiting for? Rush over and post a comment on Handcrafted. Do it. NOW! (I’m so bossy).

Tags: contest