Go GREEN!!!

It is becoming more and more popular for couples to draw on their cultural and ethnic backgrounds and to include those traditions and customs into their weddings. This also holds true for couples and families of Irish descent.  Their rich cultural heritage adds color and flavor to a wedding, making it truly a special event.

 

* Lucky horseshoe. Irish brides used to carry a real horseshoe for good luck. (Turned up so the luck won't run out). You can get porcelain horseshoes which most Irish brides carry these days, or one made of fabric which is worn on the wrist.

 

* Make-up bells. The chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away, restore harmony if a couple is fighting, and also remind a couple of their wedding vows. Giving a bell as a gift has become an Irish tradition. You could also have your greeters hand out tiny bells to your guests to ring as you process. (You might want to let them know when they're supposed to be rung - perhaps mention it in your program along with an explanation of the custom). Guests could also ring their little bells at the reception in lieu of clinking glasses.

* When leaving the church, someone must throw an old shoe over the bride's head so she will have good luck

 "Love Without End"

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Raise Your Glasses - It's MY Birthday

It's no secret that I plan events - I celebrate the happy times of other people.  Well, in 1964 Dorothy and Luther Dillard received the greatest gift they could have imagined (that year) in a baby girl they decided to call Sharon Yvette!!!!!  Over these past 48 .. YES 48yrs, I have lost some battles and won more :)  When I say I am GRATEFUL... O...M...G.. I am grateful beyond words. 

Although Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, if I were to have a party today - here are a few things that I'd try and make happen  in my favorite color....

That's a lavender martini!

I like this tablescape.  I would certainly have a lot of candles!

Cake.... that is all!

 

Nobody does it better than Preston Bailey.  To all my event planning friends.. you have two years until my 50th :)

I don't know what I'd have on my body BUT I do know what I'd have on my feet!!!

...AND these would be in my ears!

Celebrate YOU without reservation or guilty conscious!!  To those that have celebrated ME.... woot woot!  LOL *smooches* and Thank you!

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

All Wrapped and Ready: Getting into your Wedding Dress!

Being in the profession of wedding and event planning I constantly hear "I need to lose xyz pounds before....".  Preparing for a special event and/or receiving an engagement ring is certainly motivation for some women to get serious about weight loss. The dress. The photos. The honeymoon! You're spending quite a bit  of cash for a fabulous event and will be standing with your rear end to a lot of people during your ceremony.  With so many wonderful things happening on your special day, who wants to worry about their rear view. 

It's no secret that we as women go to great strides to look our best - especially on our wedding day. So, if your upcoming wedding is serving as inspiration for you to tackle your weight or fitness issues, that's great.  Hopefully you'll read something here to help you along the way.

A few months ago I was introduced to Wendy Lee via FaceBook and what I called an "external colonic".  What in the world are you talking about Sharon?  Well Wendy came to my house at approximately 4:00pm on a weekday, wrapped my stomach up with The Ultimate Body Applicator for about 45 minutes and after the wrap came off so did about 4inches around my belly.  STOP THE PRESS!  My daughter and I stood in amazement at the photo's (placed in a time capsule) because prior to the the wrap we were both like "yeah ok" but I was pleasantly surprised at the results -  It Works! really it does...

In addition, the It Works supplements line is a comprehensive collection of nutritional solutions for real people like US to help combat the elements and stay healthy. They proudly stand behind their commitment to nutritional supplements that contain the highest quality ingredients, offering real, life-changing results at affordable prices.  The Natra Burst Smoothie was nothing short of delicious and a great addition to the process.   The secret to keeping it off, as with anything else is eating properly and some exercise BUT after receiving the first wrap I can't wait to get another and host my own party.

From 2001 until today, It Works!’ first product is still its most popular: The Ultimate Body Applicator.  The site-specific body contouring treatment has been in the hands of celebrities at Hollywood events and at the doorsteps of people like you all over the world—exclusively available through It Works! Global.

"The last ten years have been life-changing for so many as we introduced a first-to-market product with no competition, became debt-free, and expanded around the globe. The next ten years are about you: your life, your family, and achieving your dreams." – CEO Mark Pentecost

If you are interested in receiving your own wrap or having a party, contact Wendy Lee at  847-420-5923 OR at upwrappingyoursexy@gmail.com


Until Next Time~
 
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Chip in to an InCCRedible Cause! The WORLD of Cheerleading

Many know that I am a HUGE sports fan and from January - March it's all about CHEERLEADING! Yes, cheerleading is a sport my friends :) What is considered a sport?  In a dictionary you may find the word "sport" defined as a "physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively."

The skills involved in Cheerleading leave no doubt that cheerleaders are exceptional athletes. To perform their activities, they must be as strong as any football player, as poised as any dancer and as flexible as the best gymnasts. They are athletes by every definition of the word.

The Women’s Sports Foundation has narrowed the field down of what is considered a sport to these elements that are commonly agreed upon to define a sport:

• It must be a physical activity which involves propelling a mass through space or overcoming the resistance of mass. (Stunting… check)!
• “Contesting” or competing against/with an opponent is required (Competition… check)!
• It must be governed by rules that explicitly define the time, space, and purpose of the contest and the conditions under which a winner is declared. (Time limit, mat size, score sheets… check, check, check)!
• Acknowledgement that the primary purpose of the competition is a comparison of the relative skills of the participants. (WORLD! You know those competitions on ESPN? Those are national championships… check)!

The Cheerleading Worlds is held every year at the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, FL. It is THE competition of any Level 5 Cheerleader's dream. In order to compete at Worlds, a team must first get a "bid" which is earned at specific competitions based on performance and placement. 

Help Cheer Command Teams attend Worlds!! All payments made through paypal and are tax deductible.Click HERE to contribute.... Your support is appreciated!!

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.