tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957419622652543252024-02-19T00:13:21.557-08:00Ciao Bella!A blog by Bella Cosa Events for inspired brides & grooms...or those just thirsty for style and beautiful things!Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-82318031297513722322013-11-08T13:25:00.000-08:002013-11-08T13:25:33.324-08:00Pumpkins for Your November Wedding<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Have you ever walked through a market in November, passing by the pumpkins thinking...."sad...the leftovers that nobody wanted for Halloween..."? Well, turn those pumpkin woes into pumpkin wows! Here are a few ideas on how to use pumpkins for your November wedding décor.<br />
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Since pumpkins are so often associated with Halloween, reduce that association by spray painting them gold, silver or white. Or, keep the orange, if that's the palette that inspires you!(I'm a sucker for neutrals, myself!).</div>
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Consider lining your aisle with similar colored gourds, for a nice full effect. Looking for a hint of color? Add orange, yellow and red leaves underneath the gourds for a nice warm feel.<br />
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Use them as centerpieces overflowing with flowers</div>
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Most florists can help you achieve anything you saw above, but the beauty of this décor idea is it's an easy DIY project too! Be creative, embrace fall and upcycle, upcycle, upcycle! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Saw something you liked?</span> <em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo Credits Image 2: </span></em><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">100 Layer Cake;</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Image 4: </span></em><a href="http://www.heythere-cupcake.com/gallery.html" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Hey There Cupcake</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">; Image 5: </span></em><a href="http://www.onewed.com/" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">One Wed</span></em></a></div>
Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-23552124689444380922013-10-23T06:52:00.002-07:002013-10-23T06:52:44.217-07:00Happy Anniversary to The Clarks! <div style="text-align: justify;">
Special congratulations to Shayla & T Clark who recently celebrated their first anniversary! <br />
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My first meeting with the couple was the afternoon of New Years Eve, 2011. We signed the contract over a glass of wine and well wishes for a happy new year...it was definitely my most festive signing to date! <br />
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The couple defined class and elegance. Our meetings in their home were always set with the perfect ambiance....picture soft lighting, a Sade album on play and a fabulous aroma of dinner simmering on the stovetop. They were true romantics in every sense of the word.</div>
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Over the next 10 months, my meetings with Shayla and T felt more like get-togethers with friends. We had a comfortable rapport and a similar design aesthetic, even down to the detail of venue choice (Shayla and T were married in the same venue as me and Jordan - <a href="http://www.fairfaxhoteldc.com/?PS=PS_aa_NNY_Google_B_the_fairfax_at_embassy_row_Exact_010312_NAD_FM" target="_blank">The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row</a>).</div>
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Their wedding day was beautiful with the Washington autumn weather that every bride hopes for. And the details were executed flawlessly...after all, the execution of an event is what Bella Cosa is known for! </div>
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Their color palette was simplistically clean with all white flowers (designed by <a href="http://www.davinciflorist.com/" target="_blank">Da Vinci's Florist</a>) and champagne accents.</div>
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The ceremony was intimate and elegant with touches of classic décor</div>
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During the reception, the bride and groom selected three different centerpieces to offer differences in texture and height throughout the room. Da Vinci's Florist designed the perfect mix of traditional meets classic modern. </div>
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Here's a glimpse of the kings table for the bridal party!</div>
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But with all the beautiful details, the focus was on Shayla in her silk taffeta fit and flare gown, accented with a delicate bird cage veil...</div>
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...and she had a lot of fun showing off her "something blue" with these stunning Badgley Mischka shoes!</div>
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The end of the wedding night is always bittersweet for me as the planner. A room full of dancing guests is the perfect ending to all the hard work that was put into the plans, details and production of that day. But it's also a little sad to know that all the calls, emails, texts and meetings with a great couple like Shayla and T will be coming to an end. They are a beautiful couple and I wish them all the best for the next 100 years!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">And a big thanks to the experts at <a href="http://www.freedphoto.com/" target="_blank">Freed photography</a> for these great images from their big day - 10.20.12</span></i></div>
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Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-40728402905090572592013-10-21T04:44:00.000-07:002013-10-21T04:44:00.820-07:00After a long hiatus....we're back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJw3JQ1XeHF9nlXdOsVQJr_M8EKNKi99KbkG_BeReC5WPo3pbqGxcaFmFcSENgTExfuNCzVsELrPFq_sA3-0o5Yk9ByqY2PRYz6gTB3I9XKm6UPYyLbUt38fK8jaAiphIw1qzmadpetEE/s1600/Bella+Cosa+NEW+Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJw3JQ1XeHF9nlXdOsVQJr_M8EKNKi99KbkG_BeReC5WPo3pbqGxcaFmFcSENgTExfuNCzVsELrPFq_sA3-0o5Yk9ByqY2PRYz6gTB3I9XKm6UPYyLbUt38fK8jaAiphIw1qzmadpetEE/s200/Bella+Cosa+NEW+Logo.png" width="200" /></a>It's been months...(dare I say years?) since I sat behind this screen and updated this blog. When I first created this blog space 2 years ago, I had fantasies of updating followers with new posts, bold inspirations and colorful pictures from Bella Cosa weddings on a daily basis. But in the fabulous words of Eleanor Roosevelt "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan"; and away I went with my plans! <br />
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As a rookie entrepreneur I was quite lucky to stumble upon my first few clients; and from there, the referrals came tumbling in. I was the one woman behind the big show (with helpful assistants from time to time - thank you Dana & Rachel!!!) and as business picked up, something had to give. Unfortunately, it was the Ciao Bella! Blog. <br />
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Every now and then, brides would gush to me about how much they loved my blog and I would graciously thank them while cringing on the inside thinking "when was the last time I updated that blog?!?"<br />
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So, I sit here today, typing away with excitement as I create the first post in over 16 months! And boy, has a lot happened in those months! <br />
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In between our dozens of weddings....<br />
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...Bella Cosa launched a whole new look with a new logo and the premiere of our <a href="http://www.bellacosaevents.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, all thanks to the talent of Nick Barbato and <a href="http://www.novaartist.com/" target="_blank">Nova Artist</a>. The website was the perfect showcase for our Bella Cosa weddings, which welcomed more business! We had a lucky start that flourished with commitment and passion.<br />
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<br />Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-18599877459322557772011-07-19T12:30:00.000-07:002011-07-19T17:42:31.153-07:00A LITTLE COLOR DOES THE TRICK!Ciao Bellas! You may notice the trend in COLOR that we've been blogging about all summer. We simply can't get enough of the bright magentas, tangerines, lime greens and aqua blues. Today's entry is no different and will show our brides-to-be and our fabulous followers how to inject a little flair into an engagement photo shoot! <br />
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This entry was inspired by classic beauty and Bella Cosa bride, Lindsay Barrett, following her engagement photo session with DC based photographer, <a href="http://www.amyraab.com/">Amy Raab</a>. <br />
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The coral and aqua in this vintage style dress are the perfect expressions of color and the peek-a-boo back makes for adorable photo-opps!</td></tr>
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The mix of purple, pink and orange unite giving this dress a Moroccan vibe.</td></tr>
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The colors in this fabric are simple and elegant; style your guy in a light green or baby blue shirt - these colors against one another are bright and playful.</td></tr>
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This dress would be perfect for a 4th of July Wedding Save the Date!</td></tr>
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The pastels in this fabric are warm and soft. Keep your accessories light and your hair tousled to maintain a youthful look.</td></tr>
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The dafodil skirt is bright and fun; and by adding brown boots, this dress can easily be transitioned into the fall.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">{photo credits: <a href="http://www.amyraab.com/">Amy Raab</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>, <a href="http://www.southmoonunder.com/">South Moon Under</a>, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp">J Crew</a></div>Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-89243492676857022912011-06-22T13:40:00.000-07:002011-06-22T19:28:42.574-07:00Ciao Summer ~ Tablescapes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwaWBArilGKT66HmjytgCOAFCXIR0S3azLZXOQXWGUJswHbWm0tOLfaXAgxZ4hd8aNZVACdizFNiigQ0wpKVl2B3d6c3g6ol1Z5L0ed0cfuIlAyUJW71lHZTWjuIHkn0sN7qFXXLpBk8/s1600/elizabethanndesigns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwaWBArilGKT66HmjytgCOAFCXIR0S3azLZXOQXWGUJswHbWm0tOLfaXAgxZ4hd8aNZVACdizFNiigQ0wpKVl2B3d6c3g6ol1Z5L0ed0cfuIlAyUJW71lHZTWjuIHkn0sN7qFXXLpBk8/s200/elizabethanndesigns.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Carrying on with the theme of the week, Ciao Summer, we highlight one of our favorite event items to <em>oooh and ahhh</em> over - TABLESCAPES! Now, more than ever before, tables are seen as works of art for an event. Bouquets of flowers no longer sit lonely on a white linen. Colors, textures and trinkets that represent <em>YOU</em> are brought in to stimulate the guest and catalyse conversation.<br />
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Similar to our suggestion from yesterday with attire, take full advantage of the ability to use bright and bold colors of the season! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> This tablescape is delectable, in fact most of the materials in the centerpiece are edible! Their use of tropical fruits with gords (typically reserved for fall season decor) embedded in the hollow tree trunk truly catches your eye. Their blend of seasonal decor allows this to remain unique and unexpected. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This centerpiece highlights a less complex way to incorporate fresh fruit into your centerpiece. This caught our eye because of the beautiful round silhouette created by the apples and the way that the red and pink flowers pop against this natural color. <br />
<em>Bella Cosa Tweak:</em> <em>Replace the lining of the vase with red fruit to offer more contrast and color to the centerpiece.</em></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">One of a kind! We all know that fruits are trending in centerpieces, but have you ever seen a crudite centerpiece? We adore this idea for a farmers market or farmland wedding! So colorful yet so <em>Green!</em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While the guests' attention usually goes to the elevated items on the table, why not draw your guests eye to a part of the tablescape that is often forgotten - the table runner! This hostess used vintage tiles to create her runner; she kept her centerpieces low so as not to distract from this interesting detail. This runner is gorgeous in its simplicity!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layer your tablescape with different trinkets that represent you, your relationship, traditions and family. Not each table has to be the same, keep it eclectic but be mindful of not going "over-board". Use a runner to help you maintain a clean surface, keeping each item within the boarders of the runner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/">World Market</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/">Anthropologie</a> and <a href="http://www.pier1.com/">Pier 1 Imports</a> all carry small vases and lanterns that will help you achieve this look. Or, be bold and venture out to your local flea-market or wholesale district to find pieces with real history.<br />
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{Photo Credits: <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/">Elizabeth Anne Designs</a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart</a> ~ <a href="http://manolobrides.com/">Manolo Brides</a> ~ <a href="http://www.studiothisis.com/">Studio This Is</a> ~ <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/">The Party Dress</a> ~ <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/">Southern Living</a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">{photo credits: <a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/36741/view.aspx?type=1&id=36741">Jenna Walker Photography, Denver via The Knot</a> ~ <a href="http://www.katemurphyphotography.com/blog/2009/07/a-wedding-katie-and-stephen/">Kate Murphy Photography</a> ~ <a href="http://www.rodeoandco.com/">Rodeo & Co Photography via The Knot</a> ~ <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/category__13065_13056_____13050">Vineyard Vines</a> ~ <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1339478538">Creative Montage</a> ~ <a href="http://lulakate.com/">Lula Kate</a> ~ <a href="http://www.phungphotography.com/">Phung Photography</a> ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71744998/personalized-bridal-hanger-brides-hanger">Rachel Walter via Etsy</a> ~ <a href="http://www.jamiehammondphotography.com/blog/">Jamie Hammond Photography</a> ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ClarkandDiversey?ref=ls_profile">ClarkandDiversity via Etsy</a> ~ <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/">Martha Stewart Weddings</a> ~ <a href="http://www.moniquelhuillier.com/">Monique Lhuillier</a></div>Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-61946541785770041402011-06-04T13:35:00.000-07:002011-06-21T05:59:10.109-07:00PUPPY LOVE<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_Mg11RxHVPnHCvY1-RbG1v8OQbCSDzJTkB2j7e1nc6KU0ccAN58EEoGOvZX4vFnE6LD-ECNaCMUSVIWUnEWy1rAYDaaJpN1myPOiyg_hA_VpOIsnypFnLlaoNMy0w5zEBTHuOQ50R4w/s1600/happyt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_Mg11RxHVPnHCvY1-RbG1v8OQbCSDzJTkB2j7e1nc6KU0ccAN58EEoGOvZX4vFnE6LD-ECNaCMUSVIWUnEWy1rAYDaaJpN1myPOiyg_hA_VpOIsnypFnLlaoNMy0w5zEBTHuOQ50R4w/s200/happyt.jpg" t8="true" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ciao Bellas! As the old saying goes, "Dog is a Man's Best Friend"; so why not let him stand by you for your vows? If anything, it's the perfect way to inject light humor into a day that is filled with inevitable nerves.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">With dogs so often being viewed as a member of the family, this trend is truly taking off amongst lovable pet owners tying the knot. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We adore the way these pets have been included and will show you just how to pull it off for your big day...none of which involve your single sister escorting Fido down the aisle...that's just cruel!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consider how poochie will make his debut. Does he need an escort or can he go it alone?</span></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Offer your dog a treat or toy that will distract him throughout the ceremony</span></div></li>
<li><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who will look after poochie before and after the ceremony?</span></div></li>
</ol><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can't have your furry friend particpate in the wedding festivities? Here are a few alternatives!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tnaG7Dst8URgAbs-q7VTusw0aua8JdjHc-vSjEZ_ju1ODYmmQu0Ghr8Th68-6xmY2NPQxKID3lSxcNo3_g_rlyG1wCnPNN0UlHtJLTjJS1oKvOC4w1gdRmPCp-g6_DdQhRoseasdgUM/s1600/Engagement-Dogs-New-Castle-Pennsylvania-Photographer-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tnaG7Dst8URgAbs-q7VTusw0aua8JdjHc-vSjEZ_ju1ODYmmQu0Ghr8Th68-6xmY2NPQxKID3lSxcNo3_g_rlyG1wCnPNN0UlHtJLTjJS1oKvOC4w1gdRmPCp-g6_DdQhRoseasdgUM/s200/Engagement-Dogs-New-Castle-Pennsylvania-Photographer-01.jpg" t8="true" width="200" /></span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~ In lieu of a favor, make a donation to your local Human Society or favorite dog rescue league</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~ Include your dog in your Engagement Photos and display them at the reception</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{image credits: Project Wedding; Our Formal Dog; Leash and Paws; Blush Paperie; Elizabeth Messina; Birds in Chandeliers; Etsy.com/pecanpiepuppies; Martha Stewart Weddings, Robert Hock, Our labor of Love; Nicole Cassano}</span></div>Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-9561865156986103032011-06-02T09:47:00.000-07:002011-06-02T10:08:33.225-07:00Department Store BlissCiao Bellas! Today's entry was inspired by a dear friend and Bella Cosa BRIDE-TO-BE, Anna. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Anna embodies the calm, care-free bridal style; so it's no surprise that her dress shoping experience was just that! Anna manged to find a BCBGMaxAzria designer gown for under $400 (for day-of "wow" effect, the dress is not posted today)! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This dress could easily fool the average eye for that of a high-end, multi-thousand dollar gown. Kudos to Anna and Mother of the Bride, Myra for finding such a bargain in a fabulous wedding dress!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVk2kBZKfFcpGy6cqR7KQrj3ultU8CcsCy7NB3IkDVUoOVM0_OoAPW8gMw9Jt5uME0ZHB7fyj2RhQSsAeaDpDTADtzFMk4LXww_mbf2cS2L7J6KSsjNz_CUldeT0stYYFvBf7ZGsz608/s1600/piggy+bank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVk2kBZKfFcpGy6cqR7KQrj3ultU8CcsCy7NB3IkDVUoOVM0_OoAPW8gMw9Jt5uME0ZHB7fyj2RhQSsAeaDpDTADtzFMk4LXww_mbf2cS2L7J6KSsjNz_CUldeT0stYYFvBf7ZGsz608/s200/piggy+bank.jpg" t8="true" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Planning a wedding on a budget? <br />
Want to wear multiple gowns the Big Day? <br />
Spending less on your dress to spend more on your favorite band? <br />
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You too can find a bargain in a fabulous gown by looking in the right places...Department Stores! <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Check out some of Bella Cosa's favorites for wedding dresses that won't break the budget.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nicole Miller Strapless Gown w/ Cascading Asymmetric Ruffles</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">$1,100 at Bloomingdale's</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Note the similarity to this Dior gown on Eva Mendes for 2009 Golden Globe Awards</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Take a page out of Eva's style book and pair your gown with colorful jewelry!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">BCBGMAXZARIA Strapless Ruched Center Gown</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">$398 at Bloomingdale's</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">$698 at Nordstrom</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Thought you recognized that JS Collections Dress? It is stunningly similar to Kate Middleton's wedding dress.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Now if only you can find a Lady in Waiting like Pippa!</span><br />
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</tbody></table>Bella Cosa Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030299247402536610noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695741962265254325.post-17171582066315812292011-06-01T17:18:00.000-07:002011-06-01T17:23:20.749-07:00The Girl Behind the Plan...<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ciao Bellas and welcome to the blog site created by Bella Cosa Events! With this being our first blog entry, it's only fitting that we give you a chance to get to know Meredith Sorkin, Creative Founder & Chief Planner of Bella Cosa Events.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our planning style is directly adapted from Meredith and her inspirations, so take a peek to see how Meredith "filled in the blanks" on her dream event this summer....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">If I could plan any party this season it <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">would</span> be a <em><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">summer soiree</span></u></em> theme, where guests would sip <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><u>grapefruit cocktails</u></em> </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">and nibble on </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><u>fresh sushi & watermelon salad.</u></em></span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">As the hostess, I would wear a <u><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">peach</span></em></u> colored <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><u>Maxi Dress by Max Azria</u></em></span> with <em><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chunky jewelry .</span></u></em></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">image courtesy of Max Azria via Bloomingdales</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">image courtesy of Anthropologie; Forever Darling Necklace</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Courier New;">The event would begin at <em><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sunset, under the soft glow of lanterns</span></u></em> with <em><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">shabby chic</span></u></em> decor in the palettes of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><u>beige with pale pastel accents.</u></em></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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