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July 01, 2009

A Heavenly Team

Greetings -

So as many of you know I have spent the last year working on a wedding for a Tennessee Titan's Player!!  Well the wedding took place February 21st at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.  I have not posted anything about this wonderful day since I was waiting for TODAY!  Yes that is right July 1st, 2009!!!  Why you ask - well in one of my conversations with Janina (the bride) she told me her dream was to hae her wedding published in a wedding magazine!  Well that was all I needed to hear - off to work the team at A Magical Affair went trying to make this dream come true!!!  Well today we are pleased to announce Janina's dream came true!!!  Her wedding is featured in Southern Bride and I cannot thank Sharon Naylor enough for the Fabulous job writing the article she did about this wonderful couple!  Many many thanks to all of the incredible Nashville Vendors who made this a dream wedding!

Be sure to pick up your copy of Southern Bride at a Barnes and Noble near you!!  Janina and Reynaldo's story begins on page 108

Wishing you a magical day -

Courtney and the team at A Magical Affair

May 27, 2009

Something to make you laugh

So often I receive email forwards from friends and family with weird, different, creative or just plain fun wedding photos!  I do not know where this one started but I had to share as I truly thought it was just plain fun!

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April 02, 2009

Party Beans Anyone ~

So a friend of mine turned me on to these awesome party favors and I just knew I needed to share them with you!  With Easter coming up soon and wedding season in full swing I thought everyone should know about these great favor ideas

Partybeans_home_03[1]          So at www.partybeans.com you can choose a container - choose or upload an image (for free) - create your message - fill it with goodies - and have it shipped to you for your special event!  What a fun favor can you imagine your wedding logo - engagement photo - or thank you message to your guests on this great candy filled tins!  Take a look and let me know what you think!

Happy Planning ~

Courtney

March 31, 2009

Happy Anniversary

Greetings -

I hope that everyone is off to a great start for their week.  I know we are here at A Magical Affair!  Not only was I interviewed on the 31st by Victoria Colligan of Ladies Who Launch - I also had the awesome opportuniy to design and create 2 different booths for the Southern Women's Show that will debut this coming Thursday!  But most importantly today I celebrate 3 years of marital bliss and 2 years of living in Nashville!  (yes we moved on our one year anniversary!)  So to my wonderful husband Happy Anniversary and I hope you know just how much I love and appreciate all you do!

Here are a few photos from our "destination" wedding April 1, 2006


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Yes this is my groom coming in on a jet ski!  What can I say typical was just not our style!


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Happy Planning ~

Courtney

March 26, 2009

Girls Day Out Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns

Greetings -

I received this great invitation and wanted to make sure to share it with all of my wonderful readers!

May 2, 2009  @  2am-7pm

 

 May 3, 2009 @  9am-6pm

   Girls Day Out  -  Making Memories

Brides Against Breast Cancer  Show

Girls Day Out

Featured Article

Ask about our pink ribbon "Special Edition magazine"

 

Featured Site

For More Details:

 

Vendor  Registration

Corporate Registration 

Bride Registration

Early Registration

Ticket Sales

Raffle Tickets

Silent Auction

BABC Models Needed

Volunteers Needed

  

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Click for Show Details

 An Event for Every Woman

Brides Against Breast Cancer

 

Dear Friends, Brides, Special Vendor (s), Ladies & Gentlemen;

 Jacqueline's Bridal and Formal is proud to be sponsoring  the Girls Day Out" - the Making Memories Show in Nashville Tennessee, and hosting the Brides Against Breast Cancer - Making Memories Foundation; for the first time in Nashville Tennessee.  

 

The Brides Against Breast Cancer TM program has received more than 50,000 wedding gown donations, with an estimated resale value of over 4 million dollars. This generous endowment is due in part to Making Memories national media coverage, including magazine articles in Redbook, Family Circle, Woman's Day, Martha Stewart's Winter Wedding, Time, Philanthropy World and Modern Bride, along with appearances on, Oprah Winfrey, CNN, MSNBC, Amanda Lewis and hundreds of television and newspaper interviews.      

                                     

Brides Against Breast Cancer - Making Memories Foundation - NATIONWIDE TOUR OF GOWNS  is an opportunity for many of our brides to "FIND THE GOWN OF their DREAMS AND MAKE A WISH COME TRUE"
 
"Brides Against Breast Cancer TM" gown sales continue to be an important fund-raising events for Making Memories. Their more than 32 yearly shows provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown (at an incredible savings) while making wishes and dreams come true for women and men who are losing their fight against breast cancer. 

 

We  invite everyone to join us (the bride, small businesses, and corporate accounts, every consumer) on May 2, 2009 EXCLUSIVE V.I.P. SNEAK PREVIEW from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the all day Girls Day Out show on May 3, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Tennessee Fair Grounds. This show has something for everyone.

 

Please visit our website Click for Show Details and to register for this incredible show.  Vendors an  Account Executive Representative will also be contacting you to provide more details of all the activities.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jackie Young
Jacqueline's Bridal Formal, Show Sponsor

Phone:  (615) 872-0112

Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Email: couplesdayout@gmail.com

    All About  . . . Girls Day Out

 the Show  that's Making Memories 

 

 

Foundation Mission:

It is the mission of Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation™ to grant wishes, including memory-making events, for metastatic breast cancer patients, while continuing to support, educate and increase resource awareness.  
 
Their goal is to provide individuals and their families with a special time together, away from the realities of disease and financial concerns.  We desire that everyone losing his or her fight against breast cancer, pass from this world comforted by the joy of having left one final beautiful memory for his or her family.

 

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                          Brides Register Early and Save 

                           Vendors Book Early and Save

             Visit website Click for Show Details for details

              Brides and Vendors check our the Raffle Tickets

             We are also accepting donations for the Silent Auction

Special Offers Expires:  April 15, 2009

A Show that you will not want to miss. 

Great Deals on Brand Name Top Designer Gown Sale . Vendor Booth Sales . Mammograph Awareness.  Health and Welliness . Screenings . Education . Fashion (bridal, formal and business casual) . Authors . Speakers . Entertainment . Dancing . one source for Weddings, Special Events, Corporate Planning . Win a Bridal Shopping Spree . Raffle Gown & Accessories Give-A-Ways . Prizes . Networking . (to mention a few things) there is  something for every woman and man.

 

 Jacqueline's Bridal is so very proud to sponsor and to have this foundation to visit Nashville for the first time.  This is an opportunity for many brides to save on their gown and other vendor sponsored items.  Some bride will have a beautiful wedding day at a substantial savings.  The  Nashville Tennessee community has the honor of MAKING MEMORIES for families as they fight, struggle, and survive breast cancer. 


Joint me Nashville in saying Thank You to this foundation for helping to save Lives, helping our brides to save money, vendor opportunities to book events, and the opportunities for our vendors to take part in sponsored give-a-ways to the brides and general consumers that are guest at the Girls Day Out - Nashville Tennessee.

Wishing You A Magical Day ~

Courtney

March 23, 2009

The Governor's Club

Greetings ~

Happy Monday!  This past Friday I had the opportunity to head over the The Governor's Club in Brentwood, TN. Now I have passed The Governor's Club many times and have always commented on what a pretty location they must have for a wedding.  Boy I was not wrong - set atop a wonderous hill sits a large southern plantation home looking for over the gorgeous golf course.  Outside of the home is a lovely garden and a tented reception area.  When I pulled in I was graciously met by Patricia (one of the wedding managers) she gave me a full tour of the house and also showed me the brides dressing room.  We talked about the outdoor ceremony location and how many people would fit in the house!  She than showed me some wonderful photos which I have included in this post.  So if you are on the hunt for a ceremony and reception site or just a reception site make sure to add this one to the list.  Now it is a gated commuinty so be sure to call ahead and schedule an appointment so you will be on the guard's list.

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Happy Planning ~

Courtney

March 17, 2009

Today's Bride - (according to Beloit College)

Greetings -

Each year Beloit College prepares a "mindset list" of what incoming freshen do not know.  With the growing age of today's bride I thought it would be fun to take a look at the list from 2002 - This would be for brides and grooms born in 1980 - so read on and remember this is today's typical bridal couple

They are too young to remember the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Their lifetime has always included AIDS

Atari and vinyl albums pre-date them

They have never owned a record player

They have always had cable tv

The compact disc was introduced when they were 1

They don't know who Mork was, or where he was from

They do not care who shot J.R. and have no idea who J.R. is

McDonald's never came in Styrofoam containers

There always has been MTV; it has always included non-musical shows

They have always had cable

They have always had an answering machine

There have always been red M&M's


Intersting isn't it!


Happy Planning ~

Courtney

March 06, 2009

Tax Tips for Newlyweds -

Greetings -

Typically when you come to my blog you see great topics on gettting married!  Today we are headed in another direction!  What to do once you are married!!!!!!!!!!!!  I love staying in contact with brides long after the wedding day has passed.  I love seeing pictures of their first home, their new puppy and get super excited when I hear a new baby or babies are on the way!  CONGRATULATIONS to Heather and Stephen who were married Sept 28th 2008 - she just emailed me from their home in Hong Kong to say they are pregnant with twins! (But I digress!!)  Today I want to share with you some great advice from Sandy Johns - Owner of Revolution Accounting Solutions about how to prepare for those taxes now that you are

 Mr. and Mrs.

In business terms, marriage is usually a merger!  It often involves merging not only your families and facilities but also your finances.  Tax implications are an important consideration in this “merger”.  Here are some essential “to-do’s” as you and your honey merge lives through the wonderful adventure of wedded bliss.

Change Your Address – If either spouse has a change of address, be sure to notify the IRS so you receive forms, refunds, and other important communications in a timely fashion.  To report a change of address, you’ll need to file Form 8822 which may be accessed from www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM.

Change Your Social Security Card – For spouses who have a name change (including a hyphenation), it’s essential to change your name as registered with the federal government.  Otherwise, a tax return filed with your new married name will not match the name in the system for your social security number , resulting in a delay of any refund you are due – not to mention the hassle you’ll endure trying to get things sorted out.  To receive an updated SS card with your name change, you’ll need to file Form SS-5 which may be accessed from www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber .

Notify Your Employer – You may change your withholding status from single to married by updating your W-4 form with your employer.  (See your employer’s Human Resources Manager.)  Note that you may choose to have your withholding remain the same by checking the box for “Married but Withhold at Higher Single Rate”.  Some people choose to do so in order to maximize their tax refund each year.

Decide How To File – Separately or Jointly? – Generally speaking, most couples pay less tax if they file jointly.  However, this isn’t always the best “default” option for newlyweds.  There are some important things to consider.  Are you a “saver” and your spouse is a “spender” or vice versa?  Does one spouse earn significantly more than the other?  Are you comfortable with the way your spouse manages his/her personal finances and reports income and deductions?  If you elect to file your taxes as Married Filing Jointly, each spouse is liable for the taxes and the information filed.  So, if you don’t want to be responsible for your spouse’s tax liability or the way he/she reported their information, you may elect Married Filing Separately.  In this case, each spouse is only responsible for their individual return.  It’s important to note, however, that if one spouse itemizes deductions, the other spouse must also itemize if Married Filing Separately.

Be Organized  In order to benefit from the tax deductions available to you, it’s crucial to maintain a system of receipts for mortgage interest paid, charitable contributions made, medical expenses incurred, etc.  When in doubt about whether an expense is deductible, save the proof of payment.  Many people simply use a large manila envelope to stuff receipts in on a regular basis.  You don’t necessarily have to know why or how to use the information, just save it!  And that leads us to the next tip…

Get Professional Help – No, we’re not talking about marital counseling…  Hire a tax professional!   Many newlyweds are not aware of the tax implications of merging finances.  Develop a relationship with a trusted tax advisor who will prepare your returns and ask the right questions so as to maximize potential refunds and minimize future tax liability.  Your tax professional can also, upon request, prepare your return two ways (jointly and separately) to see which method provides the lowest amount of tax liability.

 Revolution Accounting Solutions provides tax planning and preparation services to individuals and small businesses.  Now through April 15th, 2009 mention “A Magical Affair” and receive a 15% discount on tax preparation and filing.  Call 615.238.4121 or visit www.revolutionaccounting.net for more information. 

Wishing you a Magical Day ~

Courtney

March 04, 2009

Candy Buffets - A Fantastic Favor

Greetings -

Those that know me know that I am not always a fan of guest favors.  Over the years I have seen so much money spent on these little trinkets and by the end of the night I am busy scooping them up and tossing them away!  Now if it is food as a favor - that is another story!!! So this past month we had two fabulous candy buffets for two very different brides! Enjoy ~

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February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day

Well love sure is in the air today!  We have 2 fabulous weddings taking place this evening as we celebrate Valentine's Day!  May you share your warm words of love and encouragement with those that are loved by you!

Wishing you a "Magical" Valentine's Day!

Courtney ~

Perfect Wedding guide

  • Flowers and Feathers: Take 2
    Images from the Perfect Wedding Guide, Courtesy of Donald Yeager Photography

Lipstick Jungle Party

  • The Confetti
    Our Party, hosted at Take 121, for the advance premiere of NBC's Lipstick Jungle

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