Here’s how to get your society news in the ‘Shiny Sheet’

As the Social Calendar swells with more events each season, the demand for coverage grows. Decisions regarding society coverage are made by the newspaper and are subject to space limitations. We welcome story ideas, news about Palm Beach social events and requests for coverage. Here are some tips to help you get your information into [...]

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Butterfly kisses

Among the nine couples who said “I do” on 11-11-11 at Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa, were the darling couple Dave Ramdeen and Darleen Panylyk from Alberta, Canada. The couple met in 2006 when Darleen took a job as a nursing assistant at Citadel Care Centre in St Albert, Alberta, where Dave heads the [...]

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The Ultimate Rehearsal Dinner Checklist

The Ultimate Rehearsal Dinner Checklist Who’s paying? Set a budget and figure out who’s contributing. Traditionally, the groom’s parents host the rehearsal dinner, though anyone can chip in. Who’s planning? Even if the groom’s parents are paying, if they don’t live nearby they might not be able to actually plan the event. Be upfront and [...]

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The couple’s guide to Valentine’s Day hotel packages

Couples who love food and wine Geneva on the LakeFinger Lakes, New York Geneva on the Lake is situated in the perfect location for those who love celebrating with delicious cuisine and free-flowing vino. The area is home to culinary trails, farm-to-table dining experiences, and over one hundred vineyards. During the month of Valentine’s Day, [...]

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All’s faire in wedding-planning events

Every year, approximately 1,500 brides and their entourages file into the three-day Wedding Faire and Symposium at the Santa Clara Convention Center, eager to research vendors. Approximately 80 wedding vendors, from hotels and wineries to linen and limo rental shops, displayed their products this year. Is it worth the $12-$15 price of admission to attend [...]

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The Pitch Questionnaire with Altar Bridal's Sara Hooser

Name: Sara Hooser Occupation: Store manager at Altar Bridal and designer of my new collection of wedding gowns called “Ila Bean Bridal” Hometown: Overland Park Current neighborhood: Downtown Overland Park Who or what is your sidekick? My younger sister, Emily, and my English bulldog, Lucy. Emily lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is my home away [...]

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Wedding Planner Kevin Lee Dishes Behind-the-Scenes Details on Pandora …

Pandora Vanderpump married longtime love Jason Sabo in a lush “shi-shi-shi” wedding in Beverly Hills last August. The extravagant wedding was the focal point of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 finale, ending a dramatic season with a happy occasion for the Housewives. Wetpaint Entertainment spoke exclusively with Lisa Vanderpump’s fabulous wedding planner, [...]

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Lake Oswego wedding planner receives national award

View full sizePowers StudiosNora Sheils, owner of Bridal Bliss in Lake OswegoLAKE OSWEGO — Nora Sheils, owner of Bridal Bliss, received her second consecutive WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award for wedding planning. The fourth annual program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within [...]

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January Bride: Today's couples reach out via social media, mobile tech during weddings

<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 15–> Such tools can be a godsend, so long as older or not-so-techie folk aren’t stranded on the wrong side of the firewall. “But that list of people is shrinking fast,” said Anja Winikka, site editor for The Knot. Brides found 17% of couples register for gifts exclusively online. Sites have popped [...]

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap of the Season 2 Finale: It’s Wedding Time!

As the hours tick down, Lisa is getting a little nervous that the wedding prep will be done in time, especially since Kevin is nowhere to be seen. Finally, Kevin arrives, and what’s the first question Lisa asks him? She asks if he can do anything about the temperature on this exceptionally hot day. Uh, [...]

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