 | Posted by Sarah, on May 17th, 2013 |
How do you feel and look good on your wedding day without succumbing to severe diets? Casey Sabol, the founder of LizzyJaysJuice, and her team developed the LizzyJays ‘Juice to Cleanse’ program, which can help alkalize your body, build up your immunity, reduce inflammation, and release toxins. The line of unpasteurized and raw fresh pressed fruits and vegetables will make you feel happier and younger on your Big Day!
 | Posted by Tat, on May 16th, 2013 |
Blogs are having a huge moment right now and are extremely informative, especially if you need to find information that is relatable and credible. Wedding blogs are an essential item for any bride planning their wedding and looking for ideas that range from DIY to decoration. Tats Tips Blog is a place for you to learn more about planning a wedding and we know that you love using this resource. This Reception Thursday we’ve rounded up a list of wedding planning blogs you need to refer to.
1. Once Wed
Founder and editor of Once Wed, Emily Newman, launched the blog in 2008 as one of the only free wedding listing services for dresses after brides buy or sell their dresses online. This blog is one of the top wedding blogs on the Internet today and are a go-to source for unconventional weddings. They feature real weddings for inspiration, posts for used wedding dresses, vendor resources and DIY ideas.
2. One White Dress
The Australian wedding planning site, One White Dress, brings brides innovative, stylish and sophisticated ways to make their wedding day unique. The blog is very personal and creator Alera wants help brides by being a friend instead of a demanding planner. The blog focuses on a variety of wedding elements such as cakes, food & drink, fashion and decor, to name a few.
3. Glamour and Grace
Editor and creator of Glamour and Grace, Megan, came up with a concept that appeals to the modern vintage bride. Her daily dose of wedding inspiration and artistic photography (which she does herself) gives it it’s stylized and credible appeal. Her amazing inspiration is categorized by color, style and season and also features a DIY section.
4. Wed Loft
Each of the three creators of Wed Loft, Michelle, Amy and Stacy bring their own wedding expertise where they share decor, DIY and fashion information. Along with their amazing work, these girls have put together the perfect wedding resource for discovering vendors, other wedding websites, a photo gallery and even giveaways.
These blogs are unique and innovative. You need to visit them if you’re looking for inspiraiton or just like looking at amazing wedding photos and inspiration. Indulge yourself in artistic wedding inspiration and plan your perfect wedding day.
Happy Planning,
Tat
| Posted by Sarah, on May 16th, 2013 |
One of the greatest ways to impress your guests at all sorts of pre-wedding and wedding celebrations is to adorn it with Russian style. Onegin Restaurant is your best option, as it offers a large variety of Russian-fusion dishes served in an elaborate interior, based on the literary works of Pushkin (hence the name Onegin honoring one of his tales). They also do catering offering party-goers with flavorful food, exquisite service and “out-of-the-box” execution. Visit 19th century Russia with an air of elegance resonating from the interior design to the extraordinary Russian cuisine right in New York City.
| Posted by Sarah, on May 16th, 2013 |
Thinking of how how to make the biggest impact on your guests on your wedding day? The professional team of event planners and designers from The Art of Wow Event Planning and Design, located in Washington DC, are here to make your Big Day memorable. They are known for exploring limitless possibilities in order to capture your vision. Let your dream day come true with The Art of Wow so that your guests will talk about it long after it passed.
| Posted by Tat, on May 15th, 2013 |
Let’s all be honest with something, working out can be really boring and on more than one occassion you want to give it all up. If you’re trying to fit into your dream wedding dress you know what defeat is not an option unless you’re ill or injured. Motivation is hard to get especially if you aren’t seeing results and feel like your efforts are going no where. This Wellness Wednesday we’ll help you break through your barriers and find new motivation to get fit.
1. Try a Class
Classes are a great way to stay motivated especially if they’re fun and challenging. You need to make yourself look forward to visiting the gym and a class is a great way to do that. Check out websites like Living Social or Groupon to find classes in your area you’ve been dying to try but aren’t offered at your normal gym.
2. Hire a Trainer
A trainer will hold you accountable for your workouts, even if you only see him/her once a week. They’ll notice if you’re skipping workouts or not sticking to your diet and hopefully motivate you to do better. Trainers are also not as expensive as you think and trying splitting the cost with a friend.
3. Cut Back
Don’t cut back your workout but cut back on the time you’re at the gym. This is especially important for cardio where studies have found that doing over 45 minutes is less effective than we think. Try intervals for 20-30 minutes where you alternate between 30 second, 1 minute and 2 minute intervals. This method will blast fat quicker.
4. Set Goals
Whether your goal is to lose 10 pounds or 60 pounds, setting a goal will help you stay on track. Recording your weight once a week and keeping a food and exercise diary will help you track your progress and let you see what you may be doing right or wrong.
5. Change Your Time of Day
If you normally hit the gym in the morning, maybe try going on your lunch break. Changing the time of day you workout could help you if you need to get yourself motivated to visit. Personally, I like working out in the a.m. before my body realizes what I’m doing.
6. Make a Rountine
Keeping workout times consistent and how long you’re there for will put you into an easy routine that can help you schedule it into your day. Knowing how long you’re going to be there for versus hours and hours seems less daunting and more manageable.
7. Recruit a Friend
Friends are the best to workout with because you challenge each other. You will also keep each other visiting the gym because it’s a time to catch up or bond. If you feel like you’re going to skip a workout you will remember that you have an obligation to your friend and the guilt will get you to the gym.
Other ways to stay motivated are looking at tumblrs/pinterest, try exercise videos or sign up for a race. Keeping yourself accountable for your workouts will make you want to visit the gym and get it over with. Remember, it’s only a small percentage of your day.
Happy Planning,
Tat
| Posted by Sarah, on May 15th, 2013 |
An excellent idea for wedding favors for DC brides-to-be includes Kalorama Cookie Company. Based in Washington, they specialize in hand-decorated, delicious sugar cookies that can be customized for any pre-wedding and wedding occasions. You can serve them as a dessert during your engagement party decorated with your names and your wedding date. Or you can even adorn the wedding cake with these heavenly tasty cookies. Be sure to order them enough, because they will disappear in a second!
