Megan Had Her Baby!

Megan just had her baby, and he is so beautiful! Here he is visiting us at Amelishan at just 2 days old!

Jackson James Baumann

Born: September 20th 2009

@ 3:06 PM

8lbs 8oz

21 in long

Kim's Bridal Shower!

All of us here at Amelishan Bridal were so excited for Kim's Bridal Shower. She's getting married on Oct 3rd so we knew we had to have it soon. We decided we wanted it to be a surprise so we made up some excuse to all meet at The Mineshaft in Hartford for dinner. Which isn't too unusual for us so she had no idea it was going to be her shower.

We all got there early to set up and get ready and waited patiently for the Bride to Be to arrive. When she was about 6 minutes late I figured I'd give her a call, because after all what would we do if the bride forgot to come and never shows up?! So I gave her a call, and guess what, she forgot! She told us just to go ahead without her and she'd be there in an hour! I have never heard of the bride not showing up for her shower! So, we had to blow the surprise and tell her to get her butt over there because this was her surprise shower. LOL She felt so bad!

But we all had a blast, even while we were waiting for her to arrive. Below are some pictures of her with her presents and some of the whole group.

We love you Kim! Even if you were an hour late for your Bridal Shower!! :)

Pick Out A New Scent For Your Wedding Day

One of the wedding tips I love to give is to pick out a new perfume for your special day. It's wonderful because it's fresh and new for you and because scent is one of the biggest inhibitors of memory, if you wear it on special days or anniversaries your husband will smell you and wonder why he's feeling giddy and so in love again.

Start looking at least 2 months before so you can experiment with the scents and make sure that they react well with your chemistry and that none of them give you a headache or make you feel nauseous. The best way to do this on the cheap is to collect samples from department stores or Sephora. Just tell the makeup consultant what you're up to and they will be more than happy to dig up samples for you from the back or make the samples for you. Just remember to try different scents, from Sexy Siren Bride to Romantic Bride to determine what feel your going for on your wedding day.

When you've found the perfect scent don't forget to spray it on before you put on your wedding dress as some fabrics like silk and taffeta are easily stained by perfume. And save that sample to take with you on your Honeymoon, it'll be easier to pack than the regular size and less breakable. Try to save some until at least your first anniversary, because trust me, as soon as your Husband gets a whiff of you and the memories of your wedding day start rushing in, you won't be able to stop him from sniffing your neck!

Every Girl Needs A Sole Mate

We have been waiting to find this product for so long! I knew it had to exist ( some smart woman out there was sure to invent them). and now they are here!!

Have you ever been walking outside and the heel of your favorite shoe got stuck in the grass or in the grate on a sidewalk. You not only risk twisting your ankle you usually end up tearing apart the heels on your favorite shoes! Well not anymore!!

We now carry the perfect antidote to that problem. It's called the Solemates High Heeler and it will save you from ending up face first in the grass in your favorite silk dress that is only dry cleanable. They are only $12.00 for a clear pair and you can transfer them from shoe to shoe. I bought my first pair the very first day we put them out in our store! Can't wait to use them!

Amelishan Isn't All About Weddings!

We're about baby's too! And when we found out that Megan, our Merchandising Manager was pregnant we were so excited. Megan has been with us for 2 years and has played such an important role in our family here. And she is so happy to be starting her own little family! We just had her Baby Shower and I wanted to share some of the photos with you all. I love all of the blue and brown gifts which are going to go in her Blue and Brown baby's room! (Yes, it's a boy!)
She's due in October so when you see her congratulate her! She's the cutest little glowing pregnant person I've ever seen!

And A Good Sale Was Had By All

We all know how excited women are at a sale! Let alone a sale that involves finding one of the most important dresses of your life. Congratulations to all of our lucky Brides who found their dream dress at our Annual Tent Sale. As well as to all of the Bridesmaids, Mother's, and everyone else that found the perfect dress at the perfect price for their special occasion. I can't tell you how happy we were by the response we got this year at our Tent Sale. Everyone was so excited with their deals that they were squealing with delight at the cash register. I love that! It is very possible to have a dream wedding on a dream budget! We have decided to keep our clearance room open through the middle of August to accommodate all of the bargain shoppers out there right now. But shop early, things are literally flying out the door!

Seal The Deal For An Engagement!

While I am not really all for superstitions I was very curious when I came upon a recipe for a chicken dinner called "Engagement Chicken" in my 2004 subscription of Glamour. It caught my eye as I read about a Glamour editor who made the dinner for her then boyfriend, and a few weeks later he popped the question! She then (thinking it was pretty catchy) dubbed this recipe Engagement Chicken. Supposedly it is a recipe that a man imagines his future wife making and he might look at you in a new light after that. As she passed the recipe along to all her hopefull friends, rings started popping up on fingers everywhere.

My eyes widened as I read, I had been dating my now husband for 7 years at that point. (We were high school sweethearts!) I really wanted to get married, I was ready, and we had talked the subject to death. It just never seemed to happen. So, I decided to try the recipe. Why not? What would it hurt?

I made the recipe exactly as it read, potatoes and asparagus included. (Why take risks?) We sat down at my little kitchen table in my apartment and he began to eat. I watched him with curious eyes. He loved it. He'd never tasted anything so good before! I laughed to myself, knowing the little secret that he would never find out!

5 weeks later he proposed! I laughed, was it a coincidence? I eventually told him about the famous recipe for getting women engaged and he laughed and told me I was crazy! He had already decided on a ring at that point. Oh well, better to seal the deal right?

The recipe was brought up again when my Mom was telling one of our customers about the Chicken. She had been waiting years for a proposal, and she told her the funny story. Well, she definately wanted that recipe so I found it online and printed it off wishing her luck. She came back about 2 months later ring on hand ready to shop for her Bridal Gown. I laughed. It was such a foolish thing and yet it proved its magic.

I decided that more women should know about this magical recipe. But use it with caution, it truly works!

Married? Every now and then when I really want something done around the house I dig up this recipe and pop it in the oven. Works every time!!

Engagement Chicken
1 whole chicken (approx. 3 lb.)
2 medium lemons
Fresh lemon juice (1/2 cup)
Kosher or sea salt
Ground black pepper
Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Wash chicken inside and out with cold water, remove the giblets, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander until it reaches room temp (about 15 minutes). Pat dry with paper towels. Pour lemon juice all over the chicken (inside and outside). Season with salt and pepper. Prick the whole lemons three times with a fork and place deep inside the cavity. (Tip: If lemons are hard, roll on countertop with your palm to get juices flowing.) Place the bird breast-side down on a rack in a roasting pan, lower heat to 350 degrees and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn it breast-side up (use wooden spoons!); return it to oven for 35 minutes more. Test for doneness—a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh should read 180 degrees, or juices should run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork. Continue baking if necessary. Let chicken cool for a few minutes before carving. Serve with juices.

GOOG LUCK!!