Bling, Bling!

Just received my copy of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine spring issue. The picture on the cover is shown above showing several different styles and cuts of diamond rings. Wow! Gone are the days of the single round, solitaire diamond engagement ring. There are such a variety of styles to choose from these days. Makes me want to get engaged all over again. Or maybe, I'll just hint to my husband to upgrade my ring for our 15th or 25th Anniversary. Don't get me wrong. I love my engagement ring. It's a sapphire surrounded with diamonds - modeled after Princess Diana's, but on a much smaller scale, of course.

I just love diamonds and wouldn't mind wearing one of these beauties once in awhile.

Makeup For Your Big Day

Make your wedding day picture-perfect. How? By preparing your skin one to two months in advance of your wedding day. "How do I do that?" you ask? If you are a DIY bride, then all you need to do is use the right products, and you will have that “storybook look” that will last until the last dance.

The skin care and makeup I recommend is Mary Kay. I use it and love their products. Visit my beauty consultant’s site at www.marykay.com/leahfontana to see the latest in skin care and makeup products. On the home page, go down to “What’s New” and click on “Bridal.” If you want to have a little fun, too, be you own makeup artist by taking their Virtual Makeover.

Happy shopping.

No Winner

Sorry. No one submitted any Valentine's Day proposals, so there was not a winner for my first contest. Oh, well. Look for another contest in the future.

Have a great Monday!

Happy Leap Day!

An extra day of the year we get every four years. That means you have an extra day of planning for your wedding - 24 more hours! Isn't that great? I'm sure it probably won't seem like you have that extra day, though. Oh, well. It was a good thought anyway.

I was thinking, wouldn't it be funky to get married today? Later in life, you could say you are celebrating your 8th Anniversary but in reality you've been married 32 years.

I wonder how many, if any, are really getting married today. There must be some couples out there crazy enough to do it. It is Friday. Many couples get married on Fridays. Are you one of the couples crazy enough to get married today or did you get married on Leap Day? Let me know - I'd love to hear your story.

Best Proposal Story Contest

Yesterday was one of the most popular days to get engaged. Did he pop the question to you yesterday?

If so, send me your story. I am running a contest for the most creative, unique proposal. Was it a surprise? Was it captured on video? Where did he propose?

If your story is chosen, you will receive a Kate Aspen scented Hearts & Vines frosted-glass votive candle favor, tossing garter (as pictured above) and a FREE one-hour telephone consultation. Total prize value is $70.

Contest will run for two weeks. All entries must be received on or before Friday, February 29. Winner will be announced on this blog on Friday, March 7.

Don’t delay! Send your story today! Don’t forget - contest ends Friday, February 29!

Kate Aspen Favors

I am so excited! I just became a retailer for Kate Aspen designer-inspired favors for weddings and baby showers as advertised in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.

I have used these favors for some of my clients and everyone loved them. They are unique, fun and beautiful.

Check them out. You'll love what you see.

Wedding Cakes...again

Okay. Soon after I write about wedding cakes last month, Martha Stewart comes out with her new book, Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes. I just ordered mine today. Can’t wait to see it. Anyone who knows me knows I loooooove cake. My mouth just waters when I see a great looking cake. I’m hoping to use this book to show my clients when they are not sure what style and type of cake they want for their wedding. Hmmm, makes me want to go make a cake right now and eat it up. See ya in the kitchen or at the bakery.