It's Leap Day Ladies! Will You Be Proposing??

It's Leap Day, meaning that there are 366 days this year instead of the normal 365. Leap Year happens every 4 years. Leap Year comes with many traditions, however; there is one that many couples who have yet to be engaged may find exciting or scary.

Leap Day is a day where women are "allowed" to propose to men and are not looked at as being strange. I find this tradition rather cool. Tradition says that the ladies may pop the question, however if her love does not say YES, he must buy her 12 pair of gloves that she can wear so she will not walk around embarrassed that she has no ring.

Pros of Leap Day:

• Ladies you get to pick the ring so you know you will love it!!
• You get to create the dream proposal that you always wanted!
• You get to make your guy feel super special by proposing to him!

Cons of Leap Day:

• He just may say no.
• You get 12 pairs of gloves. (This could be a pro as well!)
• You have to now wait until he proposes to you.

Things to consider before taking the Leap:

• Does this tradition fit your relationship?
• Will your guy be happy or sad that you decided to propose?
• Will you truly be happy that you decided to propose?

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So I find this Leap Day tradition to be rather interesting. I think that if your bold enough and you know that your man will say YES, then by all means ladies get down on one knee and pop the question!!! Otherwise, at least you will have 12 pairs of beautiful new gloves, which I guess isn't a bad trade off, right?? lol

It's Leap Day ladies, so get the asking!! 

Did you "pop the question" and he said "YES"!!

Then contact Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC to provide you with an awesome wedding planning experience!! Fellas, share your "Leap Day Proposal" with us and get 12% Off Any Wedding Package!!

The 12% Off represents the 12 pair of gloves you didn't have to buy.  ;-)

Talk To Me:

Do you plan on proposing ladies? Fellas would you be happy if your girl proposed? Thoughts on this tradition? Share your stories in the comments section below!! :-)

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::Week 4:: Love, History & Heart!

Today is the last week of Love, History & Heart! So let's go out in style and have our own featured awards that you can share with your kids to use for college: Scholarships!

A submission to the Washboard Scholarship Video Contest.

::: LOVE :::

Last week we learned about what love meant. This week I want to you to spread the love by sharing the different scholarships that students can apply to! Below are just two of the many scholarships that are available:

Scholarships:

Do you have a love for chocolate and love to be in the kitchen?? If so, this just may be for you!!

For The Love Of Chocolate Scholarship

Are you smart, do you have a smart kid? Check out this to help with your kids from 1st grade through college!

Color Coordinated With Love - Smart Scholarship

Are you always thinking of others, being kind and just have a good heart?? This one is just for you!

Lead With Your Heart Scholarship 

Here are a few more love scholarships!

 

::: HISTORY::: 

Black History Month paved the way for all walks of color. The fight for unity was for equality for the minorty. Education is a strong foundation of Black History Month. View the scholarships below to find one that meets your educational needs:

Scholarships:

Did you perform extremely well in high school? If so, apply!!

Catharine Lealtad Scholarship

Do you have a strong desire to pursue Journalism?? Learn more about the NABJ Scholarship!

National Association of Black Journalist Scholarship

To find more scholarships Click Here!!

::: HEART :::

Did you know there are many scholarships available under the American Heart Association and other organizations. 

Scholarships:

Have you or are you overcoming obstacles? Apply for the following:

Jack L. Siegal Memorial Scholarship

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Scholarship

Fellowship - Council on FGTB

Click to learn more about the Council Awards Application System prior to applying for a scholarship under the American Heart Association.

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Education is important and does not have to be costly. There are thousands and thousands of scholarships available to students of all nationalities, studying all kids of subjects. Do your research and find a scholarship that meets your needs! 

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Are you or any of your kids applying for scholarships? What is your favorite and least favorite kind of scholarship to apply for: Essay, Contest, Fill In the Blanks, etc? Place your comment below!! :-D

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Weekly Recap: Radio Show, Guest Blogger & more!

Hello my fellow bloggers and beyond!! This week has been a great one, so much as happened I figured we needed to recap all the fun! Let's start with Monday!!

MONDAY!

Monday was filled with lots of love, history & heart as ::Week 3:: Love, History & Heart was posted! Have you checked it out?? If not, click the link..it is very inspirational! :-)

Monday was also Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC 2nd blog talk radio appearance. This time we were on Food Network's Extreme Chef Winner: Chef Amadeus blog talk radio show called Southern Passion Lounge!! The Southern Passion Lounge is a smooth vibe kind of show where you can literally just talk for hours. I was on there this past Monday talking about Wedding & Event Planning and I had a blast!!! 

 Click here to listen to the show: (It is 2 hours long so listen when you have time!!)

 {http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chefamadeus/2012/02/20/southern-passion-lounge}

Check out the show and be sure to follow the Southern Passion Lounge Radio show so you can always stay updated on the happenings with Chef Amadeus. Also check out his website: www.chefamadeus.com & follow him on twitter @ChefAmadeus & like him on FB: Sessions with Chef Amadeus!

WEDDING WEDNESDAY!

This past Wednesday..known as Wedding Wednesday for many was filled with knowledge & laughs!!

Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC was a guest blogger on Lil Ms Sophia's Blog! We discussed "Wedding Favors from a Planners Prospective..." it was fun writing on the topic of wedding favors so if you haven't read it..check it out and leave a comment on the Lil Ms Sophia Blog!!! :-D Follow Lil Ms Sophia on Twitter @LilMsSophia & like her on FB: Lil Ms Sophia to stay in the loop of what's happening!

Wedding Wednesday is also the day we post something wonderful for you to enjoy on our own UrDreamPlanner Blog! This Wednesday is was all about the reception and the fun of wedding dances!! Check out the wedding videos and enjoy!!

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So this has been a fun week for us! I hope you have been tuning in and enjoying right along with me and the team at Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC! Be sure to show some love to our friends above by liking them on FB & following them on Twitter!!

Thanks for stopping in, have a great Saturday!! :-D 

Talk To Me!

How was your week? Anything exciting going on that you would like to share? Leave a comment and tell us all about it!! Hope to hear from you. :-D

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::: It's #WW, Let's watch #wedding videos!! :::

Happy #WeddingWednesday to you all!!
I woke up wanting to dance..so I went and found some wedding Videos!!

Video #1

I loved this video because these guys were just fun to watch! They did a great job!!
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Video #2



This was really good..I loved the intro..haha
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Video #3



Very cute, I loved Grease...the bridal party colors were nice too!! lol


Hope you enjoyed these cute Wedding Dance videos!!

Talk To Me:

Which one was your favorite?? Did you do a special first dance like the vid's above, how was it? Would you do a special dance like the vid's above?? Share all the fun of your wedding in the comments below!! :-)


Also, if you missed Monday's ::Week 3:: Love, History & Heart post, check it out!!!

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::Week 3:: Love, History & Heart!

::: LOVE :::

Over the past weeks I have been learning about a different kind of love. We have all heard the saying "Love is Blind"...well I am here to tell you that true love is not! So today let's focus on what love really means!

What is Love?

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

~1st Corinthians 13: 4-7

Love one another every day!
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::: HISTORY :::

Over the past week I watched the History Channel. The History Channel aired a show about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life & his dream.

         

You are living Dr. King Jr's dream. Continue to fulfill his dream and begin your own!

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::: HEART :::

How have you celebrated Heart Disease this month so far? There are so many ways that you can get involved. Click here to Find Your Local Chapter!! Find a local event where you can donate your time and help make an impact in someone's life.

I challenge you to wear something red in honor of Heart Month and take a picture of yourself!
Saturday I will post pictures of all those that send me their "wear red" pics!
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Subject Heading: Wear Read Pic

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"Dear #Brides, Your #Groom has Spoken!!"

I have written this post today to help and guide all my awesome Brides out there planning fabulous weddings! Today is all about what your groom is really trying to say to you. Don't read to fast because this is going to be a short little message!

Dear Brides,

     Congratulations on getting engaged to the man you love. He is the man who completes you and makes everything right in the world. He always listened to your every word and gave advice or maybe he just nodded. Brides, ask yourself these questions: Is my groom into fashion, music, food , etc? What has he always talked about prior to engagement when we were just two love birds getting to know each other? Does he enjoy watching "My Fair Wedding" or would he rather watch football and let you and the girls enjoy all of that? When it's time to go shopping is he the kind of guy that goes with you, gives you the money and says call up your girls, does he surprise you and buy you things? Brides, I want you to think about all these questions and then think about your Groom. The man you love so much that has now asked you to be his wife. I want you to think about your wedding planning process. Are you frustrated by his lack of participation in picking out the colors, desserts, themes, etc..etc..etc? Are you nagging him (yes I said nag because ladies we NAG!) and constantly saying "you never this"..and getting mad when you ask about a color combo and all you get is "idk..pick what you like!". Now Brides..I want you to sit down and close your eyes..find a mellow happy place in your mind and think about the groom your engaged too..is he the same groom that you fell in love with before he was your groom? Is he a give you money and have you go shopping with your girls kind of man..did he constantly surprise you during your relationship??? I say all this Brides, to say that just because your darling fiance has taken the big leap of commitment and asked the question you've been dying to hear..he is still the same man. Brides, I know you have been planning this day in your mind..but learn to listen when your groom speaks. He is not going to change his behavior just because the two of you are saying I Do...and why would you want him to because isn't the man who proposed, the man you fell in LOVE with!? So first and foremost I am so sorry that my short message..now very long letter has gotten so long. Second..learn and listen to your Groom's behavior because he is helping you. He is giving you what you want the only way he knows how. Cut him some slack and enjoy the moment with him. I promise you the moment he does the opposite of what he has always done..the things that you fell in love with..it will send you into a frenzy and you will wish you let him just be him! So again..listen and hear what your groom is saying. Enjoy the planning process and be happy..after all this day is about the love that the two of you have for each other!

Sincerely,
UrDreamPlanner ( A caring Wedding Planner)
xoxo

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Brides & Grooms feel free to reply back: 

Dear,

 UrDreamPlanner (A caring Wedding Planner)...

I would love to hear your thoughts and share in convo with you all!! 

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Valentine's Day Breakfast w/ Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC!

Good morning and Happy Valentine's Day! This morning I woke up hungry as usual, lol but do to this lovely holiday that is truly one of my fav's I figured I would create a yummy breakfast for myself and invite you all to enjoy my wonderful breakfast for one! This breakfast was also inspired by my boyfriend's mom because she brought me beautiful red & pink roses!! Thanks, mom!! :-)

I hope you enjoy Valentine's Day and thanks for tuning in and joining me for breakfast today! 

Valentine's Day Breakfast w/ Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC!! 

Happy Valentine's Day to you all!!!

xoxo

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::Week 2::Love, History & Heart!

 :::: LOVE :::

I am super excited that Valentine's Day is tomorrow and that this is the month of LOVE! So here is an awesome Valentine's Day proposal!! 

I would of did the same thing probably and dove for the ring!!! LOL I love her reaction!!

Recently engaged?? Don't just plan your Wedding..Enjoy planning your Wedding! Hire a Wedding Planner!

::: HISTORY :::

Here are some great Black History Month Facts. Click the link to find these and read more!!

• On February 10th in 1964, After 10 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. The bill prohibited any state or local government or public facility from denying access to anyone because of race or ethnic origin. It further gave the U.S. Attorney General the power to bring school desegregation law suits. 

• In 1996, Penn's Baccalaureate Speaker was the Right Reverend Barbara Clementine Harris, a Philadelphian who was the first woman ever to become a bishop in the Anglican Communion. 

• Birthday of William Felton Russell, better known as "Bill" Russel, he was player-coach of the Boston Celtics basketball team in 1968 and 1969. Russell was born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1934 on February 12th. 

• The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6, 1865. Also in 1870, Jonathan Jasper Wright was elected to the South Carolina Supreme Court.

::: HEART :::

Here is a touching poem about Heart Disease. I hope it inspires you to check yourself and motivate the women in your family to get checked as well.

A Woman’s Heart

by Nancy Perez

Her heart is like a pocket

Stitched deep within her chest

Inside she stores her treasures

Some are broken, many blessed.

In her heart she has carried

Much joy and much sorrow

With sadness and gladness

She awaits each new tomorrow

In that heart, there were burdens

That seemed would never cease

Until one day, it grew sadder

It developed Heart Disease

Now the woman who possesses it

Has one new heart’s desire

To share with you the “Heart Truth”

To enlighten and inspire

“Be your own Advocate”

You’ll hear her confession,

“Don’t let anyone tell you,

It’s just indigestion.”

“You’re young, you’re a woman,

What else could it be?”

That’s what she was told

And now - just look and see

She has a tiny treasure,

Placed there- close to her heart

It’s a stent and it has given

Her life a fresh new start.

She’s a woman; she’s a mother,

Sister, daughter and a wife

She’s also a Best Friend to

All the women in her life.

My best friend, Lois Trader has written down her story to share with you the “Heart Truth”. To God be all the Glory! 

You can read this poem here: Click Here to Read!

I hope today's Love, History & Heart was inspiring in some way. Feel free to leave a comment and share with a friend! :-)

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Wedding Love Recap :: Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC

Love is seen most when Wedding Day comes. The bride to be is glowing...the groom hanging with his guys. It's a great atmosphere to be in as the Wedding Planner. Today's post is all about love and recapturing the moment. Meeting Normal & Bryan for the first time was truly awesome...such fun personalities! Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC was their Day of Coordinator and it was wonderful being able to tie together the loose ends and hard planning done by the Bride & Groom to assure this couple had a memorable Wedding Day.

Here's an Inspiration Board of the two love birds on wedding day. 

Mr & Mrs Norma & Bryan Lewis - June 10, 2011

The Amazing Vendors:

Day of Coordinator: Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC

Venue: Sea Oaks Country Club

Photographer: Kris Rupp Photography

Florist: Betina's Garden    

Stationary: Pinkberry Designs

Hair: Carlos Sanchez- 718-596-0201

Make-Up: Mariluz West

DJ: Darryl Barnett

Live Salsa Band: "Tipica Novel"

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4 Ways to Keep the LOVE Alive!

Happy #WeddingWednesday to you all!! Today's post is all about keeping the love alive while planning your wedding! Planning a wedding is a tedious process that can take a toll on any engaged couple. As you plan you want to assure that you are not at each others throat about florals, cake, colors, guest list etc. Instead you want to make sure you keep the love alive by spending quality time together outside of wedding planning!

4 Way to Keep the LOVE Alive!

1. Assign 1 day every week to go out..whether you go to breakfast, lunch or dinner...enjoy a meal together! Take an hour or two and discuss life not wedding plans.

2. Dress sexy..ladies keep your hair, nails & toes done..and fellas keep your hair cut and cologne on..Remember that the person you're about to marry is a person that you are also attracted to..so keep the spark alive! 

3. Go on a fun date! Mini Golf, Couple Spa, Weekend getaway to Disney...something that will make you laugh and grow as a couple and take your mind off all the wedding day planning. 

4. Say I LOVE YOU! Often times you get so caught up in life that you're not saying or showing how much you love that person. So leave a little note, send a text, make a quick call, etc. Tell your fiance you love them. I guarantee it will put a smile on their face! :-D

These 4 suggestions are things that are simple, yet make such a bug difference in a relationship. These above 4 tips although simple are things that we forget to do. In a relationship when so much is happening like planning a wedding..it is the simple and sweet moments that will help to keep the love alive and the planning a lot more easy going and fun!!

Do you have any activities that you do/did to Keep the LOVE alive while planning your wedding?? Please Share in the comments section!!

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::Week 1::Love, History & Heart!

Afternoon..today is Week 1 of Love, History & Heart! Every Monday for the month of February it will be be all about Valentine's Day, Black History Month, & Heart Month!

 ::: LOVE :::

February is all about LOVE, thanks to cupid! Valentine's Day is a day spent with someone you love. This day can be spent with your spouse, significant other, your best friend, etc. It is a day where you get yummy chocolates/cupcakes,etc and beautiful red roses and go out on a romantic date! Valentine's Day should be spent doing something fun and exciting. Whether that is a five course dinner at a fancy spot, a mid-afternoon movie date, or an early breakfast date. Wherever the location, whoever the person, whatever the reason...make sure that you spend time enjoying the moment! Be someone's happy Valentine!!

::: HISTORY :::

February is Black History Month...it's the month where African American men & women are highlighted by showing all the great accomplishments made. This month informs the trials & struggles suffered by many men & women so that today we can be able to vote, have interracial relationships, live out our dreams and more. Learn about the history of Black History Month!

::: HEART :::

This month is also about Heart Disease and the importance of why you should know about it and how it may affect you. Heart Disease is the No 1 Killer in Women and it also effects men. During Heart Month you wear red as a symbol that you are aware of this disease. There are others ways you can get involved!! Check out Jump Rope for Heart and see if there is a local event taking place in your area.

I hope you enjoyed today's Love, History & Heart! Join us every Monday for the month of February as we will discuss tips, facts, video and more about these 3 great topics!! Feel free to leave a comment about Love, History & Heart below! :-D

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3 Tips for a Successful Consultation!

Wedding Planning means attending many consultations so you can find the perfect vendors for your Wedding Day to truly represent who you are as a couple. Consultations can be scary, fun & should always be informative. So to help you along the way here are 3 tips for a successful consultation! 

3 Tips for a Successful Consultation!

1. Research the company's you are interested in prior to setting up a consultation!
2. Know the consultation time allotted so you don't go over and get charged or cut off!
3. Have set questions ready so you don't forget nothing important! (This also allows you to know if the vendor you are interviewing is knowledgeable!)

Remember to be yourself and smile. Don't rush into anything because this is your Wedding Day and should be handled with time & care! 

Happy #WeddingWednesday! :-D

Add your own tip...

What has been a successful tip that you use when attending consultations? 

Share with others!

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Here's What's Happening...

Morning, today is February 1st, 2012.

This month is special for many reasons...Valentine's Day, Black History Month & Heart Month-Heart Disease! I love LOVE, I am proud of my history and I LOVE to spread awareness..so I am truly looking forward to this month! 

Because I do not want to overwhelm you..I will do a weekly trio blog post on these 3 great subjects, every Monday!! I hope you enjoy and learn something you didn't know before!! :-D

Until then...It's #WeddingWednesday..so stay tuned for today's Wedding Planning blog post! :-D

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