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CONGRATS! Bosh Weds Williams in Miami

July 20, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Miami Heat star Chris Bosh wed Adrienne Williams for a second time – this wedding was held at Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Saturday, July 16, 2011, according to People.

Chris Bosh & Adrienne Williams (Photo by Donna Newman)

Let us count the ways this wedding was over-the-top!!!!
1) Three days of parties
2) Infusing different scents into every stage of production
3) $10,000 custom-created Christian Louboutin heels with the bottoms painted blue
4) During the weekend, a Sweetheart Pool was constructed near the ocean so wedding guests could keep cool in the sub-tropical heat
5) Elaborate fireworks display
6) Chris gave Adrienne a Cartier necklace
7) Not to be outdone, Adrienne gave Chris an Aston Martin
8) Reported tab of $300,000 (bet that doesn’t include the gifts, just sayin’)

COUNTDOWN: 11 Days to Wedding!

July 12, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor 2 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I was hoping for another spontaneous day off but unfortunately I had to go back to work and put the rest of my wedding to do’s to the side.

11 Days & Counting! (Photo from www.adamsnews.wikispaces.com)

Tonight was a productive night though! First we had a fun meeting with our photographers Scott and Cara Nava. They had us over to their beautiful studio and we discussed the time line and places where pictures would be taken the day of the wedding. They are such a great couple and Mike and I are honored to have them as our photographers!

After our meeting with them we headed back to the condo so we could have a conference call with our DJ company Okyne Media Lab. The talk with him went great too! We figured out what songs we want to play when and the timing of the evening.

Yay, two more things checked off the list! We are so happy with our wedding professionals and know they will make our day/night memorable!

Thanks for reading!
Jen

TIP TUESDAY: The Wedding Dance

July 5, 2011 By SKo-Fit 2 Comments

I was not your typical bride. Preparing for my dances and choosing the entertainment were just as important as the venue. In fact, one of my criteria for choosing a reception location was a LARGE dance floor! I picked up ballroom and swing dancing after several years of watching my parents dance. I fell in love with the beautiful and graceful movements of dancers. Naturally, I always dreamed of dancing at my own wedding. Of course, not everyone has the luxury of several years of dance lessons, but you can prepare for your dance as if you did! Here are some tips to get you dancing in no time!

First Dance ~ Suzanne & Chris (Photo by Essence Photo & Video)

1. Give yourself time. Dance lessons should be scheduled into your wedding planning. In order to feel confident for your first dance, you need to learn the basics of dancing with a partner. While your dance need not be fancy, learning some basic steps will add interest to your dance. Try not to wait until the last minute to take lessons, as things get hectic close to the wedding.

2. Choose a song that has special meaning for the both of you. Since you will be practicing to the song, it should be a song that you like. The song should also have a consistent beat throughout and easy to hear.

3. Most first dances are typically fox trot or waltz, which have choreography that will lend to a beautiful dance. East Coast Swing or Jitterbug, are options for those that are looking for a less formal style of dance. It gives you room for freestyle choreography and music choices. BONUS TIP: If you make a mistake, it is easy to recover!

4. Practice, practice, practice! Take the time to practice outside of your lessons, so that you get comfortable dancing in public. As you approach your big day, you want to replicate the environment you will be dancing in. This includes dancing in shoes and attire that simulate what you will be wearing, as well as the size and shape of the dance floor. For the bride, it is very important that the dress length is not too long. Make sure your train is bustled!

5. Most importantly – just have fun and relax! If you make a mistake, just keep going. No one will know but you!

If you are looking for great instructors to guide you, please check out my ballroom instructors, Ron and Mari Ford, at Dance Center Chicago. They will get you dancing in no time – whether your first dance or father-daughter dance!

Dance Center Chicago
3868 North Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 880-5044

Ready to get fit? Learn more about SKo-Fit or call for an appointment at (773) 415-3881. Follow me on twitter and facebook.

www.skofit.com

Chicago Social Brides ~ Online & On Stands

June 29, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

One of our favorite Chicago magazines for everything weddings is now online and on the stands ~ Chicago Social Brides!

Brides ~ this is definitely worth your while with great photos, awesome stories and fabulous wedding professionals on every page.

Aussie Blokes Taking Chicago by Storm

June 25, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Ahhhh ladies! Some eye candy for you!!!

Thunder from Down Under in Chicago! (www.thunderfromdownunder.com)

Yup! Those smokin’ HOT Australian men are here for your enjoyment! This interactive (yes! beware of these hunks, they will put your hands… well, ya gotta go to see and feel it!) all male revue is in Chicago for a limited time – June 24 until October 29.

Tickets for Thunder From Down Under are $39.95 for general admission and $59.95 for VIP reserved which includes a premium drink package and can be purchased on their website or in person at LaSalle Power Company located at 500 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654. Shows are scheduled for Fridays at 7pm and 10pm and Satursdays at 7pm, 9pm and 11pm.

Seriously?!?! If you haven’t already clicked on the link to Thunder From Down Under, you are missing out!

Enter to Win a WedFlik Package

June 20, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Are you a little adventurous? By that, we mean – do you trust your friends to videotape your wedding?!?!

If this sounds interesting and fun for your wedding, check out WedFlik! They provide the videocameras and you provide the videographers.

WedFlik Contest (Photo from www.wedflik.com)

They are running a contest with one winner every month for their ”2 Thumbs Up” package. Check it out at WedFlik Contest and good luck!

Thank you to The Knot for the heads up of this contest.

CONGRATS! Flavor Flav Engaged to Liz

June 11, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Okay… we are equal opportunity celebrity watchers but even this one is a stretch for us!

Flavor Flav and his fiancé Liz (no last name) are planning on getting married “soon”.

Flavor Flav, his baby mama/fiancé Liz, Karma (Photo by Flo Rida)

According to his wikipedia page, Flavor Flav has eight children by four different baby mamas ~ Shaniq, Karen, Dazyna, Quanah, William, Jasmine, Kayla and Karma. He also has two grandchildren, Brianna and Matthew.

Do we dare say it? We wish them a lifetime of happiness!

Bachelorette Party ~ Yes! There is a nude dude!!!

June 4, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

A Blank Canvas.
A Glass of Wine.
A Nude Guy.
A Stroke of Genius.

June kicks off wedding season and Bottle & Bottega offers the ideal bachelorette party! They will host a tasteful, private studio event featuring a live nude model!

Bottle & Bottega Bachelorette Party

No worries if that’s not your thing. We also offer a more conventional option to choose a painting from our library of art.

Bottle & Bottega Bachelorette Party

Sassy, fun and always entertaining!

To schedule a Bottle & Bottega bachelorette party – or any other type of party for that matter – click here or call the studio at (773) 313-9133.

Go With TraveLin: Impromptu Pink Pearls + Pino + Pirates = Perfection

June 3, 2011 By TraveLin 2 Comments

When we last left our Red Witch champagne pirates at the helm, we were ensconsed in dramatic fog somewhere between Milwaukee and Chicago on Lake Michigan. (Talk about hidden gems?!) We made it back to our southside harbor in time to don our champagne pirate attire in the name of a cause. We set out to Reverse the Curse! The Cubs were battling the Pirates as well as their age old demons.

Sparrow (Photo by Angie Garbot)

We welcomed sports fans and social media aboard and kept our own lucky streak flowing. Michigan’s foggy mood was lifted just in time for fireworks premiere. We sailed into our pristine spot and toasted with our top two flagship cocktails, Sparrow Mojito and Red Witch Royale. In our humble opinion, there’s nothing like fireworks from the water and you can’t beat our POV. Many new friends and profile pics were made that night! Fireworks are in full swing for the season Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day. Come out and chillax with Shenanigan, Hooligan and our seasoned Team Charming. I come from a Land of Lakes and mosquitoes; I especially appreciate that Chicago’s controlled that problem so summer’s much better when you step outside. It doesn’t even involve a net!

Pianissimo a/k/a Pino (Photo by Linda Decker)

Do I walk around Chi-town in pirate attire you ask? Ahh, sometimes. Other times I work from our “Empire Office” and then get whisked away to go yachting on our shiny new Beneteau, Pianissimo a/k/a Pino. I had scheduled time to share travel stories with a friend when she saw that look on my face…”So you want to go sailing?!” She was fully ready to accept my invitation to a sleek skyline sail and summer showed up. That night was our first fog free adventure; we paired it with a playful French table red and unassuming pink pearls. Not bad at all for a school night! We’ll talk more on that gourmet soiree menu and Hawaii adventure next time! In the meantime, here comes that look in my eye: “So when do we sail next?” I’m your VIP pass so you can always ask for a TraveLin promo price. Word on the lake is that we whale watch on Fridays…

Huzzah!
TraveLin
“Princess of Luxury Travel, Purveyor of Hidden Gems”

Linda Decker
Great Lakes Events
(312) 404-5800 or (773) 354-1563
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Check Into Hotel Victor

May 31, 2011 By theBrideScoop Editor Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun club night to celebrate your bachelor or bachelorette party? Search no longer… check into Hotel Victor!Located just west of Halsted and just north of Randolph, this is a club to check out or rent a portion or the entire space for a great party!