Ali and Ricardo were married in Rio de Janeiro this summer in a festive fusion of both American and Brazilian traditions. Ricardo, originally from Rio, proposed to Ali, a native of New Mexico at their home in Mozambique and throughout the planning process, both wore engagement rings in the Brazilian fashion.
“Rent-A-Cakes!” she yipped, “it’s all the rage.” Confused and frightened, my head started reeling with terrible visions of guests being asked to return the cake they just ate. Then it hit me - styrofoam cake for show; cheap sheet cake for eating. Brilliant!
05.27Not On Your Budget
One of the most common ways to turn a happy Bride in to an Official Bridezilla is to use those four foul little words nobody likes to hear - “not on your budget.”
I ask all of my clients 2 questions before the planning begins - “What is your budget”? and “What are your expectations”? Charlene [...]









