From the Blog Category
- 16 Feb
by Rosemary
No commentsAre you dreaming of a perfectly color-coordinated wedding?
One of the first things a bride- to-be starts thinking about is her wedding color scheme! It can be a bit overwhelming, with all the beautiful choices available.
In researching color trends, I came across this wonderful website; www.dessy.com/PANTONE. Pantone, the Worlds Color Authority, has partnered with The Dessy Group to provide brides with a collection [...] - 2 Feb
by Rosemary
No commentsBella Vita receives WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Award.
Phoenix, Arizona – January 25, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Bella Vita Weddings and Events has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Planners.
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent [...] - 16 Jan
by Rosemary
No commentsA Day In The Life…
One of the best things about being a part of the Association of Bridal Consultants is the on-going education we receive. In fact, you cannot be a member without proving on-going education each year. Our Arizona chapter meets once a month, and there are Bridal Consultants and excellent vendors to exchange ideas with and learn [...]
- 2 Jan
by Rosemary
No commentsWedding Budget Worksheet
The biggest reality check in planning your wedding is the issue of money! It’s hard for many people to discuss money and with emotions running high; money can be the source of a lot of anxiety in the planning process. Add to that the fact that the average wedding budget in the USA can run from [...]
- 16 Dec
by Rosemary
No commentsPreplanning—Wedding Basics Checklist
You just got engaged! The feeling of being on “cloud nine” is often quickly replaced by feelings of anxiety at the prospect of wedding planning. Wait! Take time to absorb the wonderful feeling of being engaged. Once you have collected yourself and your thoughts the first step should be a pre-planning session with the one [...]
- 30 Nov
by Rosemary
No commentsWedding Flowers Checklist With Who Traditionally Pays
Who pays for what is always a topic of interest to bridal couples and their families! With wedding costs so high, often couples along with both sets of parents share the expenses. Here is a checklist that is specific to your floral needs as well as the traditional division of who pays for what.
Bouquets
Bridal Bouquet…Groom [...] - 17 Nov
by Rosemary
No commentsPlanning a wedding on Forest Service Land
One of the most beautiful scenes in the Southwest is Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing, Sedona, Arizona. Many couples want to have their wedding at one of the beautiful, natural sites in Red Rock Country.
My husband and I just returned from a weeks stay in Sedona, golfing, [...] - 1 Nov
by Rosemary
No commentsWhat will you do with the food that is leftover from your wedding reception?
What will you do with the food that is leftover from your wedding reception? Did you know that almost 50,000 children go to bed hungry each night in Maricopa County alone? Did you know that here in the Phoenix area there is a great agency that will collect your leftovers and deliver them to your [...]
- 19 Oct
by Rosemary
2 commentsNavajo Wedding Traditions
My husband and I have traveled much of the great Navajo reservation. From Antelope Canyon to Monument Valley, Canyon De Chelly to Santa Fe, the people and the landscape are amazing! As a wedding planner, I wanted to learn and share more about the wedding traditions of the Navajo people.
The Navajo wedding ceremony is a [...] - 1 Oct
by Rosemary
No commentsChecklist for Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
A wedding-day emergency kit is a must-have item! It seems that I need something from my kit at every wedding I coordinate. If you want to put your own kit together, here is a checklist of items that I consider essential:
Brush/comb
Clear nail polish
Emory boards
Hair spray
Tissues
Mints
Small mirror
Baby powder or white chalk, for dealing with spills on [...] - 22 Sep
by Rosemary
No commentsCome and see what’s fresh and beautiful at Bella Blossoms
Come and see what’s fresh and beautiful at Bella Blossoms, our new booth at the A-Z Indoor Marketplace in Scottsdale, where we offer the most beautiful flowers priced by the stem for you to take home and enjoy!! Each week, the flowers will be slightly different, always high quality, with a variety to please every [...]
- 1 Sep
by Rosemary
No commentsBella Vita’s Wedding Countdown Checklist
Bella Vita’s Wedding Countdown Checklist
9-12 months before:
Announce your engagement.
Print and mail engagement announcements.
Send an announcement to your local newspaper.
Arrange for parents to get together.
Decide on a date and time. (Be flexible)
Decide on a budget.
Discuss your budget with everyone who’ll be contributing to the event.
Interview wedding planners.
Pick the ceremony site and meet with the officiant.
Work on [...] - 14 Aug
by Rosemary
2 commentsAre you wondering if you really need a Professional Bridal Consultant when your wedding/reception site has an on-site coordinator?
Are you wondering if you really need a Professional Bridal Consultant when your wedding/reception site has an on-site coordinator and staff to assist you? To help you make an informed decision, here is a breakdown of the most common duties that you can expect each to fulfill.
Your hotel or wedding site sales manager/coordinator will usually:
1. [...] - 8 Aug
by Rosemary
No commentsWedding Floral Delivery Options
One thing to be sure and discuss with your florist is the type of delivery you will get on your wedding day. Some florists drop off everything and leave. This is a partial delivery and means that you will need to assign someone the duty of getting the right flowers to the right bridal party [...]
- 7 Aug
by Rosemary
1 commentA Wedding Under the Stars
Imagine taking your walk down the aisle with the brilliant sun setting against a backdrop of Arizona Mountains. As you reach the spot where your groom happily awaits, the stars come out and overhead is a beautiful night sky. All eyes are on the bridal party, spotlighted with soft pink light. When the ceremony ends, [...]
- 10 Jul
by Rosemary
No commentsJewish Wedding Ceremonies and Traditions
It’s a great big, diverse world!! I love learning about the different ways that couples exchange their marriage vows. Today I want to share some of what I’ve learned about the religious customs and traditions of Jewish weddings.
Judaism is divided into three basic groups; Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. The ceremony differs when customs are from [...] - 19 Jun
by Rosemary
No commentsGreek Orthodox wedding traditions
One of the things I love about planning weddings is the religious and ethnic diversity of bridal couples and their families. The different traditions and religious elements of the ceremony are fascinating to me and meaningful to the couple.
In this post, I am going to share some information about Eastern Orthodox ceremonies. I had the privilege of working with a wonderful couple who married in one of the Greek Orthodox Churches in the Phoenix area.
