Planning: Marriage in New York Minute

What's a wedding without a marriage license...INVALID. So for all you newly engaged and almost married boys and girls ( in NYC), here are a few items you should consider when going for your marriage license:

• Other than military personnel, your marriage license is ONLY valid for 60 days. So plan ahead, just not too far ahead
• It'll cost you $35 (credit card or money order) to obtain a marriage license. Affordable right
• Your license is ONLY valid in NY State.
• You MUST complete an application (available online)
• You MUST appear in person together to obtain your marriage license (no stand ins)
• You and your spouse must provide the city clerk's office with sufficient identification in order to obtain a marriage license. Some of which include: a valid US Driver's License, Passport, Alien Registration Card, Military ID...to name a few
• Upon receipt of your marriage license, it becomes valid after a FULL 24 hours (unless you receive a judicial waiver)
• If you have were previously married, bring proof of your divorce or be ready to provide the full name and date of death of your deceased spouse

Hopefully you will find this is a helpful quick tips in getting you started on getting your marriage license. For additional details please check the Office of The City Clerk Online HERE or in person at the following locations:

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street, Room 205
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Manhattan

141 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Hours: 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday

Queens

Borough Hall Building
120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room X001
Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Bronx

Supreme Court Building
851 Grand Concourse, Room B131
Bronx, NY 10451

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Staten Island

Borough Hall Building
10 Richmond Terrace, Room 311
Staten Island, NY 10301

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

HAPPY MARRYING

Planning: The Other Flower (again)

I often look back at previous blog posts to see what was on my mind in the past. Well in true form I checked my blog to see what I was talking about one year ago today and saw that on September 23, 2009 I was talking about carnations. I have grown very fond of these flowers over the years and every year my admiration for them grows much stronger. I know they do not get as much love as roses, and orchids or other more "fashionable" flowers but a cluster of carnations can make a very beautiful statement.

Take a stroll down memory lane with me and see what we thought of carnations then (and now).

A Little Bit A' This: The Other Flower

In addition, below are examples of how I have used simple carnations in two recent events.

Photo Courtesy of JIF Photography

Photo Courtesy of GrimDigital

How have you used carnations in your event?

Planning: It's been a long time...

I know...I know. It has been a very slow summer for the A Little Bit A' This Blog, my apologies but I have had a lot on my plate this summer (and that's a good thing), and needed to scale back a bit. But I have promised even though I have been a bit M.I.A have not forgotten you all. And to make sure you haven't forgotten me, let's get reacquainted with some new and old "me" facts:

• My name is Camille A. Plummer
• I've been planning events for 5+ years now
• I was born in Jamaica WI ( and go back every year)
• I have developed an insane obsession with feathers
• I love the color Chartreuse
• I love cymbidium and phalaenopsis orchids
• Half open doors and drawers irk me
• I hate the sound of biting into apples or pencils (cringe)
• I obsess over the details
• I am an eager Godmother in waiting (God-daughter Brookie will be here any day now)
• I love to dance...and is darn good at it
• I have been playing mass (think Brazil carnival) in Trinidad for 4 years in a row now and I'm hooked
• Once upon a time I wanted to become a Family and Relationship therapist (I often play one in my everyday life)
• I am a big sap
• I am a Taurus...and YES I can be stubborn
• My ideal client is one that likes to revel in the moment and not in the details
• Next to weddings, baby showers are my favorite event
• I'm an only child (kinda)
• I do not wear watches to tell time...but I will for style
• I love marshmallows
• I truly believe everyone deserves a little bling in life
• I am 5 feet 2 inches tall... (that's my story and I'm sticking to it)
• I hate cab driver seat belts touching my face
• I'm not a yes ma'am. If I'm planning your event, and I think something is tacky...I'm telling you it's tacky.
• I thank GOD every chance I get for all of my successes and not-so-successes. without him I wouldn't be where I am today!

THERE!...now that we have become reacquainted, what have you been up to?