My Wedding Weight Loss Series - Manhattan Beach

-Are you on a mission to look absolutely AMAZING in your wedding dress?


-Do you want to look and feel your prettiest on the big day and in your photos (that you will keep FOREVER)?


-Are you excited about your Honeymoon and want to be look your "light and lively" best?


-Are you DETERMINED to get in the BEST shape of your life?

Photo courtesy of mimiphoto.com

Greetings Brides, Grooms, Moms and Friends,

Without a doubt weddings are the #1 reason why people choose to get serious about getting in shape. If you are in the Los Angeles area, you are invited to join us at A Legendary Affair...

Mandy Rhodes, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

presents

"My Wedding Weight Loss"  An 8 Week Series

activebalanceonline.com

October 23 - December 11
Tuesday Evenings from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
A Legendary Affair - 505 N. Sepulveda Bl., Suite 10 - Manhattan Beach, CA

As a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Mandy Rhodes has been in the Health & Fitness Industry for 14 years.  Not only is she an expert at creating a program specific for anyone in any stage of fitness, she is also a bride-to-be and has lost 35 pounds herself!

 See Mandy's Before and After Photos

After taking her engagement photos and seeing how she looked in Bridal Gowns, she was not content.  Instead, she was determined to look her best during her engagement, her photos, the big day and honeymoon. She knows EXACTLY what you are going through. Mandy has written a book and created the 8 week "My Wedding Weight Loss" series to share her journey and help you create and achieve your goals.

If you know that NOW is the time, Join Mandy on facebook AND live at A Legendary Affair!

Week 1 - Tuesday October 23  OR Thursday October 25
My Wedding Weight Loss: Mindset
Say goodbye to your "BEFORE" and hello to your "Happily Ever After" by getting your mind in shape first

Week 2 - Tuesday October 30
My Wedding Weight Loss: SMART Goals and creating your Plan
Create your personal path that works best for you and your lifestyle

Week 3 - Tuesday November 6
My Wedding Weight Loss: Nutrition Basics
Learn the basics of what TO eat and what NOT TO eat in order to easily meet your goals

Week 4 - Tuesday November 13
My Wedding Weight Loss: Fitness Basics
You can be "Wedding Day Ready" with these 5 exercizes

Week 5 - Tuesday November 20
My Wedding Weight Loss: Strategies for Thanksgiving dinner
Tips you'll be thankful for when you want to make this holiday meal a healthy meal

Week 6 - Tuesday November 27
My Wedding Weight Loss: Re-assessment, Review and Renew
Just like altering your dress to fit  just right, your Plan A may need a Plan B to continue working

Week 7 - December 4
Easy workouts you can do anywhere
Quick ways to get "Wedding Dress Arms + Back" and "Honeymoon Abs + Buns"

Week 8 - December 11
Your guide to conquering Holiday Treats and Sweets
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat ... but you're getting trim. Here's how

Join Mandy for the entire series or for any session that interests you.  The more regularly you come, the more motivated and successful you will be!

REGISTRATION

RSVP is necessary before each session: mandy@activebalanceonline.com

-$15 per session or $20 for you + a friend, payable at the door. Bring your groom, mom, bridesmaid or friend!

- Prepay for the entire series for only $95 for you or $115 for you AND a friend! What a great gift!!  (Your first session payment will go toward your series enrollment if you decide that this is for you on the first night)

Cheers and we look forward to seeing you soon!!

Before & After - "My Wedding Weight Loss"

Mandy Rhodes of Active Balance
Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Bride-to-be
"My Wedding Weight Loss" Series
Tuesdays - October 23 - December 11
6:15pm - 7:30pm

As a bride to be, Mandy knows EXACTLY what many of you are going through.   Her personal testimonial of losing 35 pounds to look her VERY best for her wedding inspired her to work with brides to help you set and reach your goals.  Her BEFORE and AFTER photos say it all!  She looks beautiful in her Engagement Photo --- but look at her now!  Can you imagine how great she will look in her wedding gown in March 2013?

Do you want this to be your story, too?  Join Mandy in our A Legendary Showroom for the keys to success in looking your very best!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Hope to see you October 23!!

Cheers!

Your Wedding Budget Worksheet

Greetings Brides and Grooms!



Placing a lucky sixpence in your shoe on your wedding day originated as a Scottish tradition to guarantee financial security for the future.  But, what about before the wedding?  Instead of luck, you will need...

A Wedding Budget! Yikes!!

My good friend and Wedding Coach, April Whitney, refers to this subject as "The B Word"!  During the many workshops she has taught at A Legendary Affair, April makes everyone laugh when she says that couples are more comfortable talking to their parents and in-laws about their sex life than about their wedding budget! She emphasizes the need to closely communicate with those who are contributing right from the start in order to get a clear idea of where you stand before making your first move....which is usually the most expensive one. Stay tuned to learn when April will be speaking next at A Legendary Affair, Manhattan Beach! (You won't want to miss her!)

This fabulous Wedding Budget Worksheet download, courtesy of RealSimple Magazine, is a great tool to print and share with those involved to start the conversation.  Hope this helps!

RealSimple Budget Worksheet

Cheers!

Wedding Thank You Note Etiquette

 Greetings Brides and Grooms!

In addition to our vendor displays and resource showroom, A Legendary Affair specializes in invitations. Whether your style is creative and fun, formal and traditional, elegant and sophisticated or a variation of styles, colors, and design --- I am always delighted to assist you in finding just the right invitation and just the right words to set the mood for your event. When I receive your etiquette questions, I will share them on my blog, as I am sure that others will benefit from the answers. Here's a question regarding thank you notes...
 
Question:  Our wedding isn't until the end of October, but we are already starting to receive wedding gifts. I've been seeking out answers online but am finding mixed reviews so I wanted your opinion on thank you notes etiquette.  I'd prefer to send notes as gifts come in; however, some sites recommend sending closer to the date of the wedding. It seems odd to me to wait to send a note for something I received last week ...can you confirm that I may send notes as gifts come in?
Answer: Your instincts are correct! Thank you notes should be sent as soon as possible. For gifts received up to 1 week before the wedding, notes should be sent out within 3 weeks. For gifts that arrive immediately before the wedding or on the wedding day, it is acceptable to send out notes within 4 weeks of receipt. Your note reassures the giver that you have received the gift and that you truly appreciate the time, money and thought spent on your behalf. Remember that the notes you send out before the wedding should be from the two of you - but you should not use your married last name or married monogram until after the wedding takes place.

I welcome your emails with etiquette questions - and will do my best to make the invitation ordering process very easy for you when you come in.

Cheers...Cynthia

Wedding Dessert Ideas: International Dessert Bar!

Greetings Brides, Grooms, Moms, and Everyone who loves dessert!

Today I had the good fortune of a VERY sweet visit from Robin Schwartz of Sweet Detente.  She was referred to A Legendary Affair by a past bride & friend, Carolyn Stewart O'Reilly who serves as a consultant for restaurants and catering businesses.  Thank you, Carolyn!

Robin passionately brings the world together one dessert at a time through her elegant, international creations made with all organic and natural ingredients.  I had the pleasure of sampling Robin's unique recipes for 8 desserts that are specialties of 7 countries --- French Macarons, French Sable Signature Dove Cookies, Italian Panforte (chewy, crisp and fresh), Lebanese Maamoul (a nutty cookie filled with the sweetness of fig and crunch of walnut), Russian Kartoshka (smooth and sweet), English Bakewell Tarts (lovely ... filled with almond paste and fruit), Argentinean Alfajores, and Australian Lamingtons (my favorite - light, moist cake with a hint of coconut mixed with the earthy flavor of Green Tea). They were each delicious with a distinct taste --- not too sweet, so that the natural flavors could be enjoyed.

Imagine an international themed dessert table for your event, delicious individually wrapped dessert favors, or a "World Peace" dessert party/shower.  Your guests will feel like they have taken a trip around the world!

Stay tuned --- as Robin and I have plans for a dessert tasting event at A Legendary Affair.  In the meantime, be sure to contact Robin for more information and to discuss your event ideas.  She can be reached at (310) 729-3723 or visit her site at www.SweetDetente.com.

Cheers!

Maggie Sottero Gown Sale - 50% off

Greetings South Bay Brides!

You are in luck.  Stacey Thompson of Bridal Elegance Salon has just announced that all of their recently discontinued Maggie Sottero's and Midgley gowns are now on the 50% off rack for one week only!

Bridal Elegance Salon is a beautiful full service Bridal Salon located in Old Torrance at 2172 Torrance Blvd. Just give Stacey a call to set up your appointment (310) 406-3917.  You are going to love the customer service and selection!

Happy dress shopping!

What is Wedding Gown Cleaning and Preservation?

The wedding is over, you're back from your amazing honeymoon, and now you are settling into "happily ever after"! Just when you thought you were done with your wedding checklist, you remember one final detail ... getting your dress preserved! We are here to make that easy for you. I receive so many calls at A Legendary Affair about this service that I thought it would be helpful to answer some of the questions brides and moms frequently ask about wedding gown preservation:

Q: Do I need to clean my dress before getting it preserved?

A: No. Cleaning is included in the process so that it is done throughly to ensure a proper preservation.

Q: What is the process to clean & preserve my gown?

A: Call us at (310) 372-5200 to let us know you are bringing in your dress. We help carefully package your dress and prepare it for shipment directly to the experts at the Wedding Gown Preservation Company, who have specialized in this process since 1913. Upon receipt, each dress is evaluated to determine the best cleaning process based on fabric and design. All processes are safe, gentle and environmentally friendly. Then, your dress is carefully fitted into an acid free bust form and packed in an acid-neutral preservation chest. It is not vacuum sealed, as that has proven to be damaging to fibers over time. Your dress is then shipped directly back to your doorstep.

Q: What if my dress has stains and needs some repairs?

A: 95% of all stains can easily be removed. Common stains include mud, grease, food, grass, blood, tar, perspiration, cake, wine & beverages. Expert repair service is also available for a nominal fee. Simply request a call upon receipt to discuss repairs and receive a quote.

Q: How can I be sure it is my dress when it is returned to me in the preservation chest?

A: Your dress and veil are displayed in a window box. An outer box protects against sunlight.

Q: Is my gown guaranteed?

A: Yes! Wedding Gown Preservation Company provides a 20 year guarantee against caramelized sugar stains and yellowing. If any stains reappear, you may return your gown to be reprocessed. You will be refunded the cost of preservation if this process is found to be unsuccessful. Be sure to store your dress in a cool, dark, dry location and not in an attic or garage.

Q: How long does this process take to complete?

A: It usually takes about 4-6 weeks from start to finish.

Q: What is the cost of preservation?

A: $179 plus tax includes cleaning, preservation and round-trip shipping via UPS. Upgrade options are available.

Please give us a call and we would be delighted to help you with this service!

Cynthia Adkins

A Legendary Affair - Wedding & Event Invitations & Planning Showroom

505 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #10 - Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(310) 372-5200