Huge thank you to Ryan with Reel Special for being patient with us as we worked through what we wanted the vision of the video to be.  He did a wonderful job on all aspects and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product!  A special thank you to our Bride Blogger, Sara Jill for braving the cold winter weather on the night we shot it!

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Be sure and pick up a copy of the October issue of Skirt! Magazine and look for our ad!

As many of you know, our studio is located in the heart of downtown Lexington. The girls and I love to find great new places to eat in the area and are always looking for the latest dining hot spots  for lunch.  When we heard about Naked Pizza we were super excited! They are located on South Broadway underneath The Lex apartment complex. Their pizza is made of all natural ingredients so it is very healthy not to mention it tastes absolutely amazing! Naked Pizza was nice enough to donate pizzas for our Sandals Caribbean Night and all of the people in attendance were raving about how wonderful it was!!! If you haven’t tried Naked Pizza, you totally should.  Whether you are a bride looking to shed a few pounds for the big day or preparing the menu for that upcoming super bowl party, Naked Pizza has something for everyone, and THEY DELIVER!! Included below is some information about the health benefits of Naked Pizza. Check it out:

Digestive Health: our special prebiotic dough mix of more than 10 seeds and grains, fortified with probiotics, promotes digestive health and balance by stimulating the normal, beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.

Bone Health: The special prebiotic fiber (inulin) in our dough mix is clinically proven to boost calcium absorption and therefore important to building and maintaining strong bones.

Weight Management: Dietary fiber, like the prebiotic fiber and fiber from the multiple seeds and grains in our dough mix, can be useful in a weight management program because it may help maintain a feeling of fullness for longer periods after eating.

Glycemic Response: Prebiotics, probiotics and our multi-grain dough mix is suitable for use in a diabetic diet due to the reduced glycemic response.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Slice

Small (10″)

Medium (12″)

Large (14″)

Lets face it, your typical wedding favors (matches, water bottles, mints, etc…) have gone by the wayside.  If you are a bride and want to include a favor for your wedding guests, we have some great solutions to your typical favor.  While browsing online, I came across a great website called favorideas.com They have some really great ideas for unique wedding favors that your guests will actually want to take with them.  The personalized lemonade kits on their website are SO cute. If you are planning a summer wedding, these adorable little kits would add the perfect touch to your event!  Check them out below:

Here at Simply Love Studio, we are SOO ready for warm weather.  With warm weather comes wedding season!! If you are planning a spring wedding in 2011, we have some really fun warm weather details that will add major impact to your event.

• Fun and flirty signature drinks are a great alternative to an open bar as well as a wonderful way incorporate a pop of your wedding color to your reception and/or cocktail hour.

• Gorgeous spring bouquets and centerpieces give you the lush, over the top garden feel of a true southern affair.  Peonies, ranunculus,, and hydrangeas are sure to make an impact!

• Lanterns can really add a nice whimsical touch to your spring wedding.

• Go Green! We are seeing an increase in eco-friendly brides. Some ways to achieve this include: vintage rings/family heirlooms, invitations printed on recyclable paper, organic flowers, arrange for leftover food to be donated to homeless shelters or food banks as well as leftover flowers taken to nursing homes, hospitals, etc…  (Check out The Green Bride Guide by: Kate Harrison for more tips on going green)