You have expressed interest in bridal trends from attending the Bliss Bridal Expo in February, you’re receiving the September issue of the Bliss Newsletter. To opt out, out click the unsubscribe button below. October 2012 Newsletter Morning After Photo Shoot Creates Controversy Whether really a trend or not, this sexy photo spread is getting a lot of attention. Allegedly, brides and grooms are g after their lettingg the camera in the bedroom the morning wedding ceremony. Inspired by the new Armani underwear campaign featuring David and Victoria Beckham some crazy photographer from NJ had an idea to “capture the moment. ” The photographer actually shot a “test” couple about a month after they married and then posted the photos all over the internet. Since the photos hit the media outlets about a month ago, there’s been a firestorm regarding the concept. Is it totally inappropriate or totally hot? A lot of both! Other photographers have come out to say that they have been doing morning after photo shoots for years! The difference is theirs are G rated with couples jumping on the bed and fully clothed. Less trashy and more classy. Cheap & Clever Wedding Favors Found on Pinterest How did anyone live before Pinterest ? The site has so many great ideas, and this month our fixation is wedding favors. Personalized Burger Seasoning! Brilliant! Flower bulbs wrapped like a flower! Classy and Cheap! Our favorite board was Wedding Favors created by Tamara Anderson. Our favorite pins from other boards are below. •Dahlia Bulbs Wrapped in Pretty Paper •Burlap Bag with Coffee Beans •Cake Slice Favor Boxes •Smore Kits •Mulling Spices •Burger Seasoning •Caramel Dipp & Apple pp •Lips and Mustache Lollipops Chocolate Tootsie Fall Bliss Magazine Publishes This fall edition of Bliss features the latest bridal gown trends, how to choose an engagement ring and photos of wedding cakes from area bakeries. Bliss spans a different culture this month! A traditional Hindu wedding recently held at One in Atlantic City is profiled. The story gives us behind -the -scene details of a nontraditional wedding. To receive a complimentary copy of the Magazine, email [email protected] with BLISS in the Subject Line. Put a Ring on It! •Aquamarine represents marital harmony and is said to ensure a long, happy marriage. •In the symbolic language of jewels, a sapphire in a wedding ring means marital happiness. •A pearl engagement ring is said to be bad luck because its shape echoes that of a tear. Blogs We Love! Our Take: From Tacori rings , artsy photography and hippie website recommendations PeterLoveJane is pretty cool. The blogger loves old buildings, rainy days and wallpaper. They are inspired by fabulous prints, music and nighttime. Their Take: “At Peter Loves Jane, we love feeling love, obsess over design and always set a pretty table. We can’t get enough of typography and texture. We love experimenting with design; taking the tried-and-true and combining it with something fresh.” Our Take: Amazing photos of beautiful people and beautiful weddings taken by gifted professionals. All the weddings resemble a fairy tale. We were happy to notice that some of the story’s featured were shot for magazines. Their Take: “Ruffled started in August 2008 as a space to share vintage inspired and handmade ideas for weddings. vintage-inspired weddings Today the blog is one of the biggest resources for engaged couples seeking inspiration for their weddings; blending their unique personal styles into one heck of a gorgeous fete that go beyond the nostalgic love for vintage tidbits.” Bliss Bridal Expo p Vendor Profile: Avalon Limousine is South Jersey's largest limo company with great rates and a flexible time schedule. They provide service from Atlantic City to surrounding areas and as far as New York City and Washington D.C. DC Avalon Limousine specializes in putting the “special” into your occasion. Offering style and elegance to weddings and bachelor/bachelorette or even a night on the town. . A New Jersey limo will arrive spotless, both inside and out, and the chauffeur will be professionally dressed and look the part. All eyes will be on you as you pull up in a luxury Avalon limousine. Fun Ways to Make a Grand Exit! After the ceremony make a grand exit as Mr. and Mrs. Just Married and leave your guests with something to talk about! Some fun and silly ideas we found on the web are below. •Scoot Away on a Vespa •Leave on a Surrey or Rickshaw •Light Sparklers •Get on a Boat •Spray Silly String •Go for a Swim •Get Carried Away •Throw Flower Petals •Have a Golf Cart Waiting •Blow Bubbles Beach Balls •Beach •Swing Glow Sticks •Walk Under Umbrellas Trend Alert: Belts Belts and sashes are big for brides! They are an easy andd personall way to t accessorize i your gown. Get crazy with color or go glamorous with something demure and sparkly. Belts can accentuate your body shape and highlight a waistline. Belts with flower and brooches will completely change the look of a dress dress. BHLDN features some beautiful options. Also, Pinterest has boards and boards of them.