This Sunday (Feb 14)  is a very special day.  Not only is it Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year also happens to fall on the same day as well.  Having the two big festivities together, it is definitely worth to have some fun and celebration; but wait! there’s one more reason to party, and that is the 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BLUEPRINT FOR LOVE!!!

Time surely flies.  I still remember the days when I was trying to scramble to get the web pages done, and trying to get the print shop to do my business cards right, etc.  One year has literally flown by with a blink of an eye, and in this one short year, we have accomplished more than we have expected.  We would like to share some of the highlights with you:

• 8 segments of radio show with Ms. Deborah Moore at AM1470
• Quote on Globe and Mail
• Listed as a recommended vendor on Today’s Bride
• Planned and coordinated a 30th year anniversary party last November
• Planned and coordinated a 30 people luxurious wedding party this February
• Planning and coordinating a 200 people wedding for this coming August
• Partially planning and emceeing for a 100 people wedding in November

Of course, all these accomplishments would not be possible if we do not have immense support from our beloved family and friends; therefore, we would really like to express our appreciation by offering an amazing deal to everyone.

For you people out there who have just engaged, you are in for a treat!  If you email us your beautiful proposal story by February 28/2010,  the three most romantic proposal submitters will receive $214 off from our Day of Coordination or the Full Wedding Coordination.  For married couples, don’t you be discouraged, as we have something for you as well!  If you would like to go back in time and relive the moment, we would love to offer a 14% off for your wedding anniversary party planning package to you.  All you have to do is to tell us how you two met and fell in love by February 28/2010, and the first three couples will receive this sweet deal.

Now, go out to spread the wonderful news to your family and friends!

As global warming and pollution seems to be getting more severe year after year, words like “sustainability management” and “eco-friendly” shouldn’t be unfamiliar to you anymore.  In your daily lives, I’m sure you know there are lots of things you can do to reduce the carbon footprint.  However, if you’re throwing a once in a lifetime wedding celebration, have you thought of what you can do to save the environment?

Being green does not mean your wedding has to be a tree-hugging festival, and it certainly does not mean you have to compromise the quality.  Better yet, if you go for the locally sourced flowers and food, guess what? It’s going to be cheaper as well.  Here are a few green and oh-so-chic items I’d like to share with you all:

Let’s start off with engagement ring, shall we…?

• Buy recycled gold and/or conflict free diamonds.  If you want it extra special, you may want to consider collecting the old rings from your family and friends, then melt it into one meaningful piece of jewelry.

Before you send your invitation to the print shop, have you considered using…?

• 100% recycled cotton (tree-free) paper or bamboo paper
• soy based inks

For floral and decorations, how about some…?

• Locally sourced flowers instead of imported ones
• Backyard grown plants and fruits
• Potted herbs
• edible centerpiece

Venue location: how are your guests traveling to the venue?

• I know destination wedding is ultra romantic, but please be considerate and try to bring the wedding to your family and friends dearest.  Choosing a venue in the city which is easily accessible helps our Mother Earth a lot!

Wine: it’ll be a great help to the environment if you choose an…?

• Eco-friendly winery where they use integrated vineyard management which eliminates the use of pesticides in the vineyard.

Your princess dress: have you thought of purchasing an…?

• Eco-friendly wedding gown which uses local production and fair trade wages
• Chemical-free fabrics, such as organic silk and hemp that blends colors with vegetable dyes

  http://www.adelewechsler.com/collections/ecocouture/rosebud/

How about wrap it up with a fantastic eco-friendly honeymoon?

• Sounds kind of new to you?  This is a wonderful opportunity to partake in some reconstruction efforts in natural disaster areas or help in endangered natural areas with protection efforts.
  http://www.sendusoff.com/ecofriendly.htm

Don’t you think it’s a great idea to host a green wedding?  While you’re celebrating the best time of your life, you are also saving Mother Earth and promoting sustainability to your guests.  If you had thrown or attended a green wedding, or planning to do so, drop me a line and share your innovative ideas with us!