Ted’s Tips – Weekly wedding insights from Westin’s wedding planner Ted Daniels…

“First things first – for the bridesmaids’ dresses, think fun!!

The current trend is for knee length or tea length dresses. Long, formal dresses are out of style and can be cumbersome.

Shorter length dresses allow your gals to have more fun and to not worry about stepping on their dress or about picking up the dress when going up stairs, not to mention if the weather is inclement.  Plus, if the day is warm, your girls would be thrilled to have their legs breathe  fresh air.

While picking out your bridesmaids’ dress may be fun, I have also seen the bride choose a specific fabric, but leave the style of the dress up to each bridesmaid. Also, allowing them to pick a dress of their choice, while not straying from a certain color palate, allows them to feel comfortable, look good (not as good as the bride) and to be able to wear the dress again.

Let the girls have fun with the shoes – tell the bridesmaids the color and let them decide if they want to wear sandals or pumps.  As a great gift idea shoes or jewelry could be given by the bride for being in the wedding.”

For more wedding info or to talk to Ted call (617) 424-7498 or email Ted.Daniels@Westin.com, we would love to hear from you!

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Norah Jones will be coming to Boston on March 25^th. Enjoy the Grammy Winning artist’s performance at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater , then stay at the Westin Copley Place for a relaxing, romantic get-away! Treat your self to the star treatment with our in-room spa!

Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre

Show Time:03/25/10 at 8:00pm

Westin Copley Place

10 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Phone: (617) 262-960

Hockey fans are counting down the days as The Hockey East Championship Tournament comes closer and closer. Witness the fight on ice on March 19-20, which will take place at the TD Garden. On the 19^th, Semifinalists will face off, and then the winners will proceed to compete for the Lamoriello Trophy on the 20th.

“The winner of the conference tournament receives an automatic berth in the NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Championship Tournament.”

Be in an Empire State of mind while simultaneously enjoying the city of Boston. Enjoy the sensational accommodations of the Westin Copley Place, have Starbucks Coffee come up to your room, go shopping, and then get ready for a lively night with Alicia Keys. Monday, Mar 22 7:30p at Boston University: Agganis Arena,

Alicia Keys

Monday, Mar 22 7:30p

BU Agganis Arena, Boston, MA

Westin Copley Place

10 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Phone: (617) 262-960

Get tickets to watch The Harlem Globetrotters put on their best moves from dunks and tricks, while giving the crowd their own bits of comedy. The event will be held at Boston’s TD Garden on March 27 beginning at 7:30 pm. The ticket prices range from $21-$154.

For more information: http://www.tdbanknorthgarden.com/calendar_event.asp?ID=200001111349276091

Meet the Bridal Buzz Vendors – Music Management:

Music Management is an entertainment agency for wedding and corporate entertainment in New England. It has been recognized as the most successful business in the industry for 25 years. The agency sponsors musicians across a spectrum of styles including experts in classical, jazz, and world music. Music Management guarantees the best wedding bands, disc jockeys, and dance bands – whichever fits you best.  After your first meeting with a member of the agency’s sales team, MM will have a customized promotional package mailed to you with recordings and information about the selection of wedding bands, dance bands, and disc jockeys in the New England Area for you to chose the band that will make your special day perfect.

Come meet Stu and Judi of Music Management at the next Bridal Buzz.

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Book your reservations at the Westin Copley Place and enjoy all that the heart of Boston has to offer. If you are a fan of basketball, the hotel will get a hold of tickets to the Celtics vs. Knicks game at the Garden, upon request on March 17^th. Book now, and enjoy an evening watching Boston and New York rivalry continue.

March 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM

TD Banknorth Garden

1 Legends Way

Boston, MA‎

(617) 624-1000‎

Westin Copley Place

10 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

Have a true Bostonian day and celebrate St.Patty’s with Quincy’s Celtic punk band, the Dropkick Murphys.  The band will be performing at Boston’s House of Blues on March the 17^th starting at 7 pm. The general admissions ticket is only $29.50!  So go green at the Blues!

For more information visit: http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=61254

Meet the Bridal Buzz Vendors – Sarah’s Garden:

Sarah’s Garden is a private floral studio located in Newton, Massachusetts. Sarah Burkstein, the designer and owner of the business, focuses on exclusivity, creativity, and imagination. The studio possesses a variety of the freshest aromatic flowers with the most distinct color palettes. Sarah’s Garden is dedicated to providing personal services by appointment. These personal services will give you the chance to work with Sarah Burkstein to unite your sense of style with her artistic expertise – at a price that will fit your budget and schedule. Moreover, Sarah’s Garden will assist you in matching vendors such as chair and linen rentals in order to craft the perfect event.

Come meet Sarah at the next Bridal Buzz.

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Ted’s Tips – Weekly wedding insights from Westin’s wedding planner Ted Daniels…

“I think that black suits instead of tuxedos are a great way to go for several reasons.

Every gentleman needs a black suit, they will have had it will be fitted to them and they will have it to wear again.

Wearing suits in warm weather is a plus as most suits are made with light weight fabric compared to a tuxedo, allowing the gentleman to be more comfortable and perhaps even keep there jackets on through dinner.

The men can wear their own dress shoes which will go well with a suit and will be comfortably broken in, rather than wearing an uncomfortable pair of rented shoes with a tuxedo.

A great gift idea for the groomsmen is a white shirt and color coordinated tie to match or to compliment the colors of the wedding. They can wear the shirt and tie with their suit.  I have found that grooms are always lost as to what to get groomsmen and from experience gifts are often not used. Giving them the combination shirt and tie will ensure that the groom’s gifts are used, and that the groomsmen look great.”

For more wedding info or to talk to Ted call (617) 424-7498 or email Ted.Daniels@Westin.com, we would love to hear from you!

Check out the Bridal Buzz – First Thursday of each month!