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Britney Spears’ ex-bodyguard plans tell-all book in time for her wedding

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Britney Spears former bodyguard is planning a tell-all book in which he will reveal the singer’s kinky sex secrets.

Fernando Flores, 31, who worked for
the star for five months in 2010, claims she engaged in threesomes, orgies
and lesbian snogs during her wild tours.

And he says he has lined up a
million-dollar deal with a major publisher.

Controversial: Britney Spears’ former bodyguard plans to release a book about the star, revealing her sex secrets in time for her wedding to Jason Trawick

The release
will coincide with Britney’s third marriage to Jason Trawick, 40, reported The Sun.

The former policeman reportedly told a friend: ‘Britney has a huge sexual appetite and, from what she told me, her tours were an anything-goes environment.

‘I heard stories of threesomes, orgies, girls making out — things that would make your hair stand on end.

‘She had a lot of young, attractive dancers around her on tour, and things would get crazy. There was drinking, drugs, steamy sessions in hot tubs, all sorts of things.’

Britney and Christina Aguilera famously shared a kiss with Madonna on stage at the 2003 Video Music Awards.

He said the mother-of-two once told him about a  lesbian session with a group of girls.

Tell-all: Former policeman Fernando Flores, 31, worked for the singer for five months in 2008, and is also suing her for sexual harassment

‘I was in her bathroom and saw this
picture of her in a tub with some girls. It was very sexual. She told me
“That was on tour and s*** got crazy”.

‘I asked what she meant and she said they all got it on. Her and the girls.’

Flores is currently trying to sue the star for sexual harassment, claiming she repeatedly stripped in front of him and tried to bed him.

He also claims he witnessed Spears engage in inappropriate
conduct around her young sons and once borrowed his belt to discipline
them.

Flores is seeking unspecified damages from the Grammy Award-winner and his former employer, Advanced Security Concepts Corp.

He launched the case in 2010 and is due to be heard in court this year.

But
her team have pledged to fight his claims and last night a spokesman
hit back and denied the latest allegations, according to The Sun.

Risque: Britney shocked audiences in 2003 when she shared a kiss with Madonna during a performance at the MTV awards

Britney reportedly plans to marry in late summer, when her legal troubles are wrapped up, RadarOnline.com reported today.

He proposed last month, just before his 40th birthday, with a diamond ring.

‘She wants to begin her life with Jason on a fresh clean
slate.

‘It’s going to be a very intimate wedding with only immediate family and
very, very close friends,’ a source told the website.

‘It will probably be a destination wedding in a very
warm, tropical location. There is absolutely no drama with the planning
of the wedding and Britney will probably wear an off-white dress that
will show off her killer bod.

‘Britney’s sons are absolutely going to be a
part of the ceremony as ring bearers, and Jason has something very
special planned for the boys that will take place during the wedding.’

Britney was first married in 2004, to
childhood friend Jason Alexander but the marriage only lasted 55 hours.

Her second was to
rapper/dancer Kevin Federline, with whom she has two sons, and the couple divorced in 2007 after three years together.

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Really, he got a million dollar book deal when he didn’t even see any of this stuff? He is just claiming she told him stuff. Not impressed.

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Britney was having mental health problems, Maddona, men, this bodyguard took advantage that the singer was sick.
Once she was kept away from this people and started treatment she was able to change the spiral, her ex husband was hepfull to her recovery.
Many take advantage of people with mental health problems, and this bodyguard is the worse of all.
I want to congratulate Brindey in her recovery.

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That dude is crazy. Britney may have had her issues, but she’s always been a very attractive woman. He is clearly crazier than she has ever been to say “No” to any of her advances. If I had worked for her, and she had made such advances, guess what? Amongst my friends, I’d be the man for getting with Britney! Props and kudos all around for me…

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- Lalalala, Dublin, 18/1/2012 15:37 yeah if only we could all be so lucky to earn millions for doing nothing of any importance, shes no better then the scum politicians.

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Whats wrong with all that, enjoy yourself while your young! 3 some’s, parties, girls kissing,,, yeahh.. all cool..

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If it is true, which it probably isn’t, then YOU GO GIRL!

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Typical money grabbing yank trying to get rich quick, Hooray for the Atlantic.

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So what? Haven’t we ALL ???? I know I have and there’s nothing to be ashamed about. As far as my children go….I HOPE they will explore both sexes and find that it is a natural thing to be curious…..

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These people are vultures — just in it for the money….and to try to time the release of the book just in time for her wedding. This guy is nothing but a money hungry low life.

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Like its going to do any sort of damage to her, she knows he’s just out to make a fast buck so will say anything.

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Edible favors your wedding guests will love

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There’s an edible favor fit for every couple. From the oenophile to the coffee lover, get inspired by these 10 favor ideas.


1. Family-friendly

Package a collection of family recipes in a small box with your names and wedding date printed on the back.


2. Candy Bar

Give out Chinese take-out boxes, stamped with your new monogram, and let guests fill up their own with sugary sweets of their choice — from Old-fashioned button candy to colorful gumdrops to gourmet jelly beans — from a penny candy cart.


3. For the Oenophiles

Send guests home with mini wine bottles of the same vintage served with dinner and adorned with a personalized label. Spend a little extra and top off each bottle with a silver or crystal wine stopper.


4. Hometown Pride

Hometown goods such as locally baked cookies, maple syrup, candies, or anything sweet that originated in the city where you’ll wed always make memorable favors.


5. Seaside Inspired

Saltwater taffy is not only fitting for a summer wedding by the water, it will also make a colorful statement at your reception. Pack taffy into cellophane bags and add a monogram sticker and ribbon for a nicely packaged takeaway.


6. Italian Family Favorites

Have your waiters pass around chocolate-chip cannolis on sleek silver trays at the end of the night. Also offer take-home boxes for guests who want their’s for the road.


7. Something Sweet

Send guests home in sweet euphoria with a jar of honey from a local farm, pinned with a personalized tag inspired by James Taylor: “How Sweet It Is To Bee Loved By You.”


8. For the Coffee Lovers

Gourmet chocolate-covered coffee beans packaged in cool polka-dot or striped tins will give guests an end-of-the-evening boost.


9. Baked to Perfection

Mini cupcakes — made to look like a part of your wedding cake — are the perfect treat. Get cupcake boxes and let guests package them up or enjoy them right there on the spot.


10. Grown With Love

Give out salted sunflower seeds, packaged in tiny tins or bags, and personalized with your monogram and a thank-you.

– Allison Micarelli

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WeddingChannel.com Predicts What’s in (and out!) for 2012 Weddings

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LOS ANGELES, Jan 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Which wedding trends should you wave good-bye to in 2012? Dare-to-bare
necklines, towering cake tiers and reckless registries, to name a few!
Have no fear–WeddingChannel.com (
www.weddingchannel.com ),
the number-one wedding
and gift registry website, has created a list of wedding details not
to skip during wedding planning this year.

To help couples get inspired for their own nuptials, WeddingChannel.com
recruited the most sought-after pros, who have worked with some of
Hollywood’s top A-listers like Katie Holmes, Ben Affleck, Jennifer
Aniston, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Katherine Heigl, Jim Carrey and Billy
Joel, to give an insider’s look at what’s in (and out) for 2012.

WeddingChannel.com 2012 Wedding Trends: What’s In and Out

Wedding Dress In: Coy
coverage Out: Dare-to-bare necklines Although
designers have been creating dresses
with sleeves for years, Kate Middleton has brought the trend mainstream.
Don’t consider long sleeves your only option. Think: capelets, illusion
sleeves, sheer backs and even a bolero for a demure wedding day look
that’s all your own. “Every bride wants a gown and wedding that is
uniquely ‘theirs,’” says Randy Fenoli, star of TLC’s Say Yes to the
Dress and fashion director at Kleinfeld Bridal New York. “They no
longer desire to be that cookie-cutter bride, but wish to express their
individual style and taste.”

Wedding Style In:
Country-chic, waterfront weddings and Napa nuptials Out:
Vintage everything Some of the most recent celeb weddings offer style
ideas that step away from the overdone vintage theme. Be inspired by
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s country-chic wedding that took place at
her rustic ranch, where guests were seated at long wooden tables, served
mustard-grilled chicken and herb-roasted lamb and danced to the sounds
of a bluegrass band. Reese even donned a pair of cowboy boots when it
was time to hit the dance floor. If water and sun are your wedding day
must-haves, take a cue from Brooke Burke and David Charvet, who
exchanged vows on a 77-foot yacht in St. Barts with an intimate guest
list and ended the night by sending a handwritten message in a bottle
out to sea. Wine lovers? Look to the Napa nuptials of Seth Rogen, Tamera
Mowry and Nikki Reed for influence.

Wedding Food In: Global meats Out:
Bacon, bacon, bacon 2012 is all about expanding meat options
beyond steak and chicken, and while bacon is a flavor classic that
showed up in a ton of weddings last year, it’s time to move on. “Lean
global meats like goat, kangaroo, antelope and horse will be big,”
predicts Peter Callahan, creative director of Peter Callahan Catering,
whose clients include Will Smith, Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin. “Nothing
takes on Moroccan, Mexican, Greek and Middle-Eastern flavors better than
goat!”

Wedding Cake In:
Hand-painted designs Out: Towering tiers Having an
over-the-top wedding
cake actually tower over the bride a la Kim Kardashian and Kris
Humphries is so 2011. Skip the desire to break a Guinness world
record for the tallest cake and concentrate on the detailing. Buddy
Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery and star of TLC’s Cake Boss
predicts, “In 2012, hand painted designs will give brides a new medium
to add detail and personality to their cakes. Whimsical designs can be
painted on top of fondant, and can be as subdued or as bold as the bride
wants.”

Wedding Flowers In:
Textural, leafy bouquets Out: Giant colorful bouquets When
it comes to bouquets, don’t be afraid of green. Think: mixed greenery
with lots of texture such as bupleurum, hellebores, green hydrangeas and
green dianthus for a monochromatic arrangement of lush foliage that
differs from the traditional floral bouquet. Even incorporate greenery
into your bridal party look like Kate Moss did with lush, green head
wreaths worn by her bridesmaids. “Bouquets that are textural and
interesting, yet not busy are in for 2012. Remember, it’s about you, then
the dress, then the flowers.
Not the other way around,” says Todd Fiscus, owner/creative director of
Todd Events, whose clients include Tony Romo, Eli Mannng and Jay-Z.

Wedding Invitations In:
Dual-purpose interactive invitations Out: Ribbon and buckle
embellishments Thanks in part to Nick Lachey and Vanessa
Minnillo’s airplane ticket wedding
invitation to their Necker Island nuptials, dual-purpose interactive
invitations are on the rise. “Airline ticket invites for destination
weddings, invites that double as fans for an outdoor affair and comic
book save-the-dates that tell the engaged couple’s story are definitely
in for 2012,” predicts Ceci Johnson, founder and creative director of
Ceci New York, who’s designed invitations for Diddy and Katherine Heigl.

Wedding Photography In:
Stylized postwedding shoots Out: Trash the dress sessions Trash
the dress photo sessions where a bride steps back into her gown
postwedding to swim in the ocean or play paintball with her husband have
definitely run their course. In for 2012 is the stylized postwedding
dress session–a photo
shoot wearing your dress, but this time restyling your look with chunky
colorful jewelry, sultry makeup, wild hair or any completely different
look than what you walked down the aisle in. “Maybe it’s the accessories
that didn’t make the wedding day cut, or the hairstyle your mom didn’t
approve of that you’re now able to rock in a restylized postwedding
shoot,” says Robert Evans, celebrity photographer for Brad Pitt and Tom
Cruise and cofounder of WeddingPhotography411.com. “It’s like the bride
gets to style and star in her own magazine spread.”

Wedding Videos In:
Bride-to-be roast videos Out: Choreographed bridal dance
videos Definitely out in wedding videos this year? The
choreographed bridal party dances we’ve seen time and time again to
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” Chris Brown’s “Forever” and even Justin
Bieber. Expanding beyond the popular “Sh*t
Brides Say” YouTube video, brides are having a blast making fun of
the silly (and sometimes ridiculous) things they’ve said and done during
their wedding planning via Comedy Central-style roast videos. We won’t
be surprised if more of these videos pop up at bachelorette parties
where bridesmaids have the opportunity to “roast” the bride-to-be as a
fun send-off before her big day.

Wedding Registry In: Charity
registries Out: Reckless registries If your
registry includes things like a $1,200 serving spoon, $500 teapot and
nothing under $100, you’re sure to upset more than a few of your guests.
Instead of registering for the most expensive items you can find and not
considering your guests, take a cue from Kate and Wills and create a
charity registry. “At a time when most couples are feelings so thankful
for what they have, the Charity
Donation Program on WeddingChannel.com provides the perfect
opportunity to give back to those who are less fortunate,” says Amy
Eisinger, associate editor of WeddingChannel.com.

About WeddingChannel.com WeddingChannel.com
is the leading wedding and gift
registry website, offering comprehensive wedding
planning content, interactive wedding
tools and a central location for couples to manage their gift
registries. The patented registry system on WeddingChannel.com brings
together registries from the nation’s leading retailers, including Bed
Bath Beyond, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Crate and Barrel and Target,
allowing guests to search one easy site to find a wedding gift.

WeddingChannel.com is based in Los Angeles and is a part of XO Group
Inc.


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Wedding proposal planning businesses take off as partners plot to pop question …

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LOVESTRUCK men and women are popping the big question: Do you know any good marriage proposal planners?


Before couples can hire the usual wedding planner, some people are enlisting help for their proposals.

Proposal planners have discovered a demand for lavish scenarios captured by professional photographers including white doves, helicopter rides, or a favourite musician.

Planners can charge thousands of dollars to plot proposals as meticulously as the wedding day itself.

Sarah Pease, of New York-based Brilliant Event Planning, said she only focused on weddings until she realised her services were needed elsewhere after a friend proposed to their partner by hiding an engagement ring at the bottom of a bucket of KFC.

“I figured there must be a better way,” Pease told the New York Times recently.

Among the ideas she lists on her website are a “glittering New York City evening” and “the romance of a morning in Paris”.

Her fee is $500 for coming up with a proposal idea but can run up to $12,000 if you want her to orchestrate the entire process.

Critics have argued people who enlist proposal planners should instead have the imagination to come up with their own idea.

Unsurprisingly, proposal planners do not agree.

Michael A. Bloomberg, of An Exclusive Engagement in Fort Worth, Texas, told the Times prospective husbands come to him because it was “the one thing the guy has control over”.

Mary Jane Clark shares a glimpse at ‘The Look of Love’ (Q&A, Part 2)

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 Today, Hartford Books Examiner is rejoined by Mary Jane Clark.

The prestigious Guest of Honor at Murder 203: Connecticut’s Mystery Festival in 2010, Clark is a perennial bestseller with 14 novels to her credit.  She spent three decades working at CBS News’ New York City headquarters – an experience which largely informed her twelve KEY News media thrillers.  Her newest endeavor, the Wedding Cake Mysteries, draws inspiration from her mother, who used to make customized cakes for the neighborhood children; Clark herself is currently taking cake-decorating classes.  She makes her home in New Jersey and Florida.

The second book to feature actress/cake decorator Piper Donovan, The Look of Love (William Morrow, $25.99), was released yesterday.  Library Journal praised, “Touches of humor keep the mystery light, the baking subplot keeps it cozy, and there is enough going on with family and Piper’s newly developing relationship to keep it real… Clark’s fans and readers who enjoy mysteries in the vein of Mary Higgins Clark may want to check this out.”  Further, USA Today noted that the author “understands how to hang on to her audience.  Her characters are the sorts with whom many readers identify.”

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From the publisher:

Piper Donovan accepts when the owner of Elysium, an exclusive spa and plastic surgery center, offers her an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to create a dazzling and unique wedding cake. The job also gives Piper the time and distance she needs to sort out her feelings for handsome FBI agent Jack Lombardi.

The ultra-luxurious spa caters to the rich and famous in need of a little “refreshing”—a nip here, a tuck there, a little Botox, a little detox. Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, Elysium seems picture-perfect: the grounds, the staff, even the guests. But no sooner does Piper arrive than a guest is brutally murdered in one of the private bungalows. Someone, it seems, wants to make sure Elysium’s beautiful director, Jillian Abernathy, never gets to walk down the aisle. Piper soon discovers that beneath the glamorous surface of this idyllic oasis lies an ugly truth—and a cold-blooded plan for murder.

Now, Mary Jane Clark stirs up some food for thought…

1) While the books are meant to be lighthearted, you also incorporate serious subject matter such as macular degeneration, the aftermath of suffering a trauma, and society’s infatuation with youth beauty (in addition to the customary murder mayhem).  What is your thought process like when considering which issues to include and what do you hope that readers take away from your books (other than the enjoyment of a good whodunit)?

While the Wedding Cake Mysteries are lighter than the KEY News books, I still want them to be page-turners.  The reader has to engage and be able to identify with the characters and what they are going through.  For me, this mean including real life subject matter and issues.

Usually, I pick the issues according to things that have happened to me or people I know.  Other times, I’ll just be intrigued by a news story.  But always, it has to a subject of interest to me before I want to learn and write about it.

I like to read books that make me think, that tell me something I didn’t know before.  I hope that I’m writing that kind of book as well.

2) THE LOOK OF LOVE exposes the behind-the-scenes antics at a fictitious spa/plastic surgery center.  How much of the plot is based in reality?  And what kind of research was required of you to write the story?

THE LOOK OF LOVE takes place in Los Angeles.  I went out there and stayed at the legendary Chateau Marmont.  It’s secluded and unique.  You can feel the history of the place and nobody gawks at the famous guests. Though the hotel has nothing to with Elysium, the spa/plastic surgery center in the book, staying there got me in a certain mind set.

I was also intrigued by The Monastery of the Angels, a cloistered convent situated beneath the famous Hollywood sign.  I visited there, took lots of notes and got lots of ideas.  One of them was to have the wedding cake made from the pumpkin bread recipe the nuns make to sport themselves.  That bread is delicious!

3) Media also plays a peripheral role in the book.  How have you seen journalism change with technology?  And how important is it for you to still inhabit that world, given your background?

For good or ill, technology has had a major impact on the way we get our news and how quickly we get it.  But at the end of the day, good journalism relies on the same principles it always has: accuracy and fairness.

After working at CBS News for almost three decades, broadcast journalism will be forever in my blood.  It’s just natural for me to include journalists covering and reporting their stories in my books.

4) Can you give us a little teaser as to what comes next for Piper Co.?

Piper goes to Sarasota, Florida to be a bridesmaid and make the wedding cake for her cousin’s wedding.  Sarasota is the home of Siesta Key, this year’s #1 beach in America.

My plan is to write twelve Wedding Cake Mysteries, one taking place each month, in a place in America which would prime for a wedding at that time.  The first, TO HAVE AND TO KILL, took place in NYC at Christmastime.  THE LOOK OF LOVE takes place in the City of Angels in January.  The as yet untitled third mystery takes place in Florida in February.  Who knows?  By November, Piper and her love interest Jack Lombardi could be taking their own wedding vows.

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With thanks to Mary Jane Clark for generously sharing her time and thoughts. 

Real Wedding Wednesday: Wedding at Dodger’s Stadium

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DailyVenusDiva.com has teamed up with Pretty Pear Bride to bring you Real Wedding Wednesday’s. Each week Pretty Pear Bride founder and owner Shafonne Myers will bring you real plus size brides that you can relate to.

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This wedding courtesy of Style Me Pretty is super cute.

I love the idea of doing a themed wedding but why not take it one step farther and have it at the place of your theme.  So this amazing couple who love the Dodgers decided to have their wedding at Dodger Stadium because no other place fit their personality.  I swear every couple should learn from them because so many couples just settle for a venue.  It should be a place that represents the both of you, in all ways!!
Well this couple have sure hit the nail on the head.

In the brides words: 

When trying to find a place to get married and a place that would represent our unique personalities it was quite difficult. We went around and around about different gardens, ballrooms, historic buildings, but none of them fell into place for us. During our 4 years of dating we frequented many Dodger games. We are both huge Dodger fans and have been attending games since we were children. It wasn’t until I chatted with a friend and she suggested getting married at Dodgers Stadium that I gave this a thought.

While I know that they have wedding ceremonies on the field on non-game days, we didn’t have the budget for that kind of production. More importantly it would be missing the best part of why we love the Dodgers, the baseball game. Then we thought, what if we did it ON a game day. We could have our beloved Dodgers, friends, family, and a perfect baseball game. It took a few nice phone calls to arrange, but 3 months before the scheduled date, we had gotten approval from the Dodgers, our friends and family, and booked our wedding. We sent out the gorgeous calligraphy invitations by Katrina, and tickets to the ball game, all within record time.

For our wedding/reception, we booked a pre-game reception in the Loge Terrace, for lovely food and an open bar for our 50 guests.

About two hours before the game was scheduled to start, we had a quick 10 minute ceremony, complete with personal vows, and a few tears. With my Nana’s hankie and my bridal bouquet from Enchanted Garden made with balsa wood flowers, we walked down our isle of friends and family together, arm and arm. We wanted to walk into our future together.

There’s even a great video by New Classic Wedding Films that captures all the good times.

The Wedding of Holly Jeff on Vimeo.

For more wedding details and pictures visit their wedding gallery at Style Me Pretty.

Have you ever thought of having a themed wedding?

Happy Planning,
Shafonne of Pretty Pear Bride


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BrideBox Unveils Professional Wedding Albums Available Direct to Consumers

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With a unique combination of quality, pricing and creative control, BrideBox is a perfect way to collect those memories in a wedding album that lets families relive that day over and over again.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Today marks the launch of the BrideBox wedding albums creation service, a design platform and full range of wedding albums for modern do-it-yourself couples. Leveraging a unique combination of an intuitive, inviting workflow and top quality production, BrideBox features a simple design interface, manual color correction by a photo editing professional and a range of high-end options for the finished product including leather binding and flush mount albums, delivering to the modern bride quality, cost savings, design control and speed like never before. Prior to the introduction of BrideBox, albums of this quality have only been available from professional photographers at premium pricing and with timely and complex creation processes; making BrideBox a first of its kind of offering.

In less time than the reception, couples can create a wedding album that recalls all of the magic and happiness of their wedding day. The free, downloadable design software available at http://www.BrideBox.com employs familiar drag-and-drop navigation and guides the user through wedding-ready templates, adding photos, effects, text and artwork. Once the album design is finished, a ready-to-print file is auto-uploaded to production, but not before each image is color corrected manually by an editing professional, ensuring the final product is a flawless reminder of the special day. BrideBox uses the highest quality printers, professional photo paper and binding materials in each album, and offers a range of album styles to reflect each couple’s personality and budget.

  •     Marina – A luxurious flush mount album, Marina features a leather or photo cover, hand-crafted binding and 20-80 sides. Users have a variety of options to choose from as they customize their album, including leather engraving and pearl paper. Marina is available in three sizes, 10×10, 12×12 and 11 x 14, starting at $369.99
  •     Anza – Anza is a classic flush mount wedding album featuring a rich black leather cover in a 10×10 format with 20 or 30 sides. Images are printed on professional photo paper. Text engraving on the leather cover is also available. Anza starts at $269.99.
  •     Lake – The Lake album is top quality with high-end features and complete flexibility, yet retails starting at just $109.99. This unique and affordable wedding album is available in three sizes, 8×8, 10×10 and 12×12 and Lake can be extended to include 20-80 sides. Images are printed in silver halide professional photo paper, ensuring they are crisp and clean.
  •     Mason – A modern and stylish photo book, Mason features thick, completely lay-flat paper and a matte or glossy wrap-around photo cover. Offering 20-80 sides, Mason comes in 8.5×8.5m, and 10×10 sizes. An optional dust jacket is also available and Mason starts at $89.99.

“A growing trend, couples are receiving digital images as a part of their package from their professional photographer. According to research, nearly half do not order an album from their photographer therefore had no options for a professional quality album. BrideBox was designed for this modern bride who is looking for a high-end album with a do-it-yourself design option,” said Chanan Steinhart, CEO of BrideBox. “Newlyweds deserve to preserve the romance and significance of their special day with the best design and materials available without worrying unnecessarily about the costs. With a unique combination of quality, pricing and creative control, BrideBox is a perfect way to collect those memories in a wedding album that lets families relive that day over and over again.”

BrideBox is available today, January 17, 2012, at http://www.BrideBox.com.

About BrideBox

Bride Box is devoted to helping couples design their own wedding albums without sacrificing the top quality materials and photo finishing that mark a professionally produced album. BrideBox combines years of wedding photography expertise and a proprietary process that gives consumers access to products previously only available through photography professionals. The BrideBox line of wedding albums offers unmatched quality, combining the benefits of technology with the skills and individual attention of imaging professionals. BrideBox is a division of DigiLabs, Inc., a privately-held company that creates superior photo products available through professional photographers. Find BrideBox on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bridebox or for more information, go to http://www.BrideBox.com/.

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Zaheer Khan, Isha Sharvani plan for wedding in March

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Cricket stars have always been linked with Bollywood actresses, but very few such affairs have become true with the marriages. Here is a love story of a cricketer and an actress that is set to become true with their wedding. It is none other than the story of cricketer Zaheer Khan and actress Isha Sharvani, who are set to tie the knot by the end of March 2012.

Rumours about their love affair have been doing rounds in the air ever since Zaheer Khan and Isha Sharvani met each other in 2005, but none of them had spoken about it in public. Now, a friend of the couple has revealed that their families have met and finalised their marriage in March.

Friends says that both families of Zaheer Khan and Isha Sharvani have recently met and discussed about their wedding. Zaheer is on Australian tour and a final decision on their marriage will be taken after he returns from there. They are said to be planning for wedding in March, if it is not possible, it will take place in October. However, it will be followed by a grand reception party for Indian cricket team and B-town personalities.

Wedding Trends For 2012 From Catherine Lash

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If you’re engaged and planning a wedding for 2012, you’re probably well on your way to finalizing all of your big day preparations — what colour flowers you want, what your guests will nibble on post-party and, of course, where you’ll actually have it.

But if you’re still looking for a few cool ideas (or if you’re looking forward to a 2013 bridal bash), take a page from Catherine Lash’s style playbook. As one of Canada’s preeminent wedding planners — and founder of The Wedding Co. — she knows a thing or two about making a big day special.

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Here are some of the things she’s predicting will be big for 2012.

Splash Of Colour: “Gowns are still prominently white, but brides are adding a splash of their favourite colour with a beautiful sash, a vibrant pair of shoes or a stunning necklace with soft-coloured gems.”

The Communal Table: “Long gone are the round tables with tall centrepieces. Couples are seating their guests at long communal tables with stunning low-riding flowers running down the centre. This allows the guests to see the person across from them and engage in great conversation without an obstructed view.”

Venues: “Couples are seeking out unique venues that have relevance to them: a local hotel, a favourite restaurant or a historic landmark.”

Cakes And Sweets: “The cake no longer stands on its own; instead, it’s now the centrepiece of the sweet table full of gourmet candy and comfort food, milk, cookies and our personal favourite — pie pops.”

The Gown: “We will see more lace and sleeves thanks to the Duchess Of Cambridge.”

She adds 2012 will be different than previous years in terms of wedding trends and style because:

– Vintage and DIY will start to fade and couples will start to refine the décor elements at their wedding and not over do it.

– Couples will focus more on hosting a fantastic party including surprise entertainment such as go-go dancers and hiring their favourite band to play.

Looking for more ideas? Check out some of the top wedding trends from 2011. Perhaps you want to carry a few of these ideas over into 2012!?

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‘Breaking Bad’ Star Aaron Paul Announces Wedding Plans

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Some stars choose to rush into a marriage (::cough::Kardashians::cough::), but Aaron Paul wants to take his time when it comes to his wedding. Although they’ve only been engaged for a few weeks, he and girlfriend Lauren Parsekian have begun the planning process.

In a post Golden Globes interview on Sunday, the Breaking Bad star shared some info with Us Weekly about his future ceremony. For starters, it won’t be for a while. Specifically, May 26, 2013. While this could be a decoy date to throw off the swarm of paparazzi, I believe he’s telling the truth. At least, I hope so because I already penned it into my calendar. The actor and activist also decided to host the wedding in sunny Malibu, Calif.

Ultimately though, the couple could care less about the minute details. As long as they are together they will be happy.

“I’m so happy and excited and honored to share my life with the most amazing man on the planet,” Persakian wrote on her Facebook page shortly after announcing their engagement.

This couple is too cute for words. Paul proposed to his girlfriend in Paris over the New Year’s holiday. They celebrated their engagement with family and friends during a party at the Lexington Social House in Hollywood.

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