Behind The Veil Blog

Behind The Veil Launches Store

2009-06-29T14:15:00.005-04:00

Press Release: For immediate release

Bridal show production company takes bridal health and wellness into their own hands. June 25, 2009-Bergenfield, NJ

Behind The Veil, a New Jersey based bridal show production company has recently launched an online health and wellness division. Show producers, Monica Tolbert-Jackson and April Chapman are bringing to the bridal community-consumers and vendors alike, a virtual store dedicated to helping individuals achieve their weight loss goals through a 2-step system. The new store which can be found online at http://www.bodymagicbybtv.com/ features several reshaping garments and nutritritional supplements designed to jump start a weight loss program and help brides look their best on their wedding day- or any day.

"Our 2-step system consist of giving our customers the ability to look good instantly and better their internal health all at the same time" says Chapman." The first step entails a full line of reshaping garments that slim you instantly; 2-3 dress sizes in most cases." There are many reshaping garments on the market that promise to smooth out any irregularities, but rarely do you find a product that can reduce your clothing size, flatten the tummy and back areas, lift your buttocks and breasts, along with providing the back support need to promote good posture."At Behind The Veil, we have garments that can do all of that and more" says Tolbert-Jackson. The garments are meant to be worn underneath your clothing, and many of them work great with today's popular bridal fashions. We even offer strapless solutions that can provide the look many brides want, but are too embarrased to wear due to excess weight in the back or mid-section. When individuals put on the garment and they can physically see a decrease in their size, they are immediately motivated to lose weight and an increase in self-esteem will result.

The Body Magic, which is the company's most popular garment has changed the way women feel and look instantly. "As soon as you put it on, you will immediately notice the difference. Not only does it give you a coke-bottle figure, but it corrects your posture and shapes the body over time into the figure you desire" says Chapman.

After you have chosen a garment that has instantly sensationalized your figure, the second step entails chosing a nutritional regimen that helps you achieve your weight loss goals. "We have everything from products that increase your metabolism and help you burn fat, to those that boost your immune system and help control sugar cravings. We even have products to aid in digestion, nutrient absorption and antioxidants" says Tolbert.

"We are proud to provide both our reshaping products and nutritional products to the bridal community as many brides struggle with their weight and appearance" says Chapman. "On your wedding day, there is so much pressure for everything to be perfect. We want our brides to know that we offer a solution that can enhance their physical, appearance without neglecting the fact that we must achieve optimum health on the inside as well." says Tolbert. Despite the pressure for brides to look their best, many grooms are expressing their need to lose a few pounds as well. "We could never forget the groom! We have garments and nutritional supplements for them as well. After all, there would be no wedding without the groom anyway." says Chapman.

Visit Behind The Veil's online store where you can browse the entire catalog of reshaping and nutritional products for men and women.

The Perfect Palette

2009-03-10T00:55:00.008-04:00

"The Perfect Palette"

-by Monica Tolbert-Jackson

Traditional weddings are over! No more white-wall, lifeless rooms. If you are looking for inspiring colors that work for the Spring and make you say "Awwww, that's so pretty!," then check out Colour Lovers. This is a useful resource to help create unlimited possibilities for the most fabulous presentations.

Colors play an important role in the design of any wedding. They bring true transformation to a room in addition to evoking a boatload of emotions within the eye of the beholder. Identify a base color, then use accent colors for elements of design. You can search over 737,505 exisiting color palettes if you lack inspiration or to be completely original, you can create your own colors.

One of my personal favorites, entitled "Wedding Flowers" is shown below:

Details of I Do in Princeton, NJ, under the direction of Kristin Rockhill, does a fabulous job of creating a timeless centerpiece using some of the colors shown above.

Once you've created the palette of your dreams, bring it with you to the show and have of our many floral design experts show you the possibilities that lie ahead.

Let's get started...

Save on Jewlery, Lingerie and More

2009-03-06T01:00:00.004-05:00

Brides, looking to save a few bucks on "wedding day essentials?" Take a look at the discounts offered by some of Behind The Veil's sponsors and affiliates. I'm talking deep discounts! Check out Lingerie from Frederick's of Hollywood. Their spring sale is GOING ON NOW! Great markdowns and $10 off orders $75.00 or more.

Also, if you are still looking for jewelry for your wedding day, or if you are like me and waited until the last minute to get your hubby-to-be his ring, check out Diamonds on the Web. Take advantage of their "5 monthly payments, NO INTEREST offer. This helps solve an immediate cash flow shortage without compromising on a great gift. Still haven't found a gift for your BFF? Diamonds on the Web is offering 50% off all gifts. If you've been a bridezilla, she deserves it. Visit today!

BTV at Bloomies!!!!

2008-10-21T22:45:00.006-04:00

Where did the time go? I was invited by Samantha Goldberg to attend a Bloomingdale's event held at the shops at Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack NJ literally in my backyard. What a delightful occasion and a superb presentation done by Samantha. She did a fine job informing brides on what items to register for and helped them put together various ensembles to make the perfect table setting with the latest trends, styles, and budget.

It was exciting to watch a previous episode of Samantha from Style Networks' "Whose Weddin g is it Anyway?" Very informative episode. "Sam" loves to make dreams come true. Check it out!

Bloomies really rolled out the red on this event with some of the most awesome food tastings from the Rockleigh Country Club, to die for cake from Carlos Bakery in Hoboken, and a band that really rocked.

All brides in attendance received a gift bag and the raffle was fantastic... you really missed it.

Sydelle and the entire staff at Bloomingdales...kudos to you! Fantastic job! Brides, it's not too late to register. Give Sydelle a call and tell her BTV sent you.

Enter to win day of wedding coordination with Samantha

2008-10-05T10:25:00.008-04:00

All brides who register to attend the Behind The Veil bridal show will automatically be entered to win free day of wedding coordination with celebrity wedding planner Samantha Goldberg. (A $2500 value) Have the flawless wedding of your dreams with Samantha right by your side. Registration available at http://www.btvexpo.com/ . Happy planning!!!

Guess Whose Coming to the Show????

2008-08-27T23:18:00.007-04:00

BTV is pleased to announce that celebrity wedding planner Samantha Goldberg will be our special guest at the New Jersey show in January 2009. Samantha is best known for her appearances on "Whose Wedding is it Anyway" on the Style Network. Now in her fifth season as a wedding planner on the Style Network, Samantha has become a recognized expert and favorite on wedding reality TV. Samantha also hosts her own call-in radio talk show entitled, "It's Your Wedding," on the Wedding Podcast Network. The program airs at 9 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month and welcomes calls from bewildered brides and industry professionals, creating a fun and informative forum for wedding planning.

Samantha brings over 25 years of wedding planning experience and will specifically help our brides have the wedding of their dreams on a "shoestring" budget. Samantha, "Welcome to Behind The Veil."

BTV Tickets on Sale Now!!!!!!!!

2008-08-07T22:41:00.005-04:00

Calling all Brides, Bridesmaids, Maids of Honor & Mothers of the Bride! Tickets for the BTV Bridal Expo 2009 on sale now. Buy your ticket today

Extra, Extra Read All About It!!!!

2008-08-04T21:32:00.012-04:00

BTV Press Release
Behind The Veil, LLC Set to Launch Northeast Regional Bridal Expo

Production company slated to bring a young, hip and fresh approach to bridal expo market

Bergenfield, N.J., August 1, 2008-Behind The Veil, LLC-a subsidiary of Marvel-Us Times Events is set to launch their premier bridal expo to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Fort Lee, N.J. Key Executive producers Monica Tolbert-Jackson and April Chapman are launching the expo in an effort to "breathe life" into a market that often lacks creativity and a young fresh approach. The expo is set for January 18, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm. "When I was looking for an expo to showcase the services of our parent company, Marvel-Us Times, I discovered that there were no expo's in our region that appealed to me," says Tolbert. "That's when I approached my business partner and said, hey, why don't we produce our own show!"

"Today's busy bride has extremely discriminating taste and they desire to have a wedding that is unlike their girlfriends," says Chapman. Behind The Veil has set itself apart by zeroing in on what brides really want. "Brides want to see the latest in fashion and creative presentation. For this reason we choose bridal service providers who bring fresh content, style and approaches in creating events that are unique. Our service providers are known to stand out among their peers" says Tolbert.

"Ultimately, our goal is to produce a show that is fun, exciting and beneficial. Our brides will leave the show having been educated and empowered to make informed decisions regarding one of the most important days of their lives. At the same time, we want to be sure that we sure that our commitment to the bridal service provider remains strong" indicates Tolbert.

Among the many bridal shows in the bridal expo market, Behind the Veil demonstrates their commitment to the success of the bridal service provider by offering a special business forum exclusive to Behind the Veil Exhibitors. "On the day of the expo, business consultants from various industry's will be on site offering business advice and solutions to enhance the success of our service provider" says Chapman. Time is set aside to allow the participating bridal service provider to re-evaluate all aspects of their business from their marketing plans to their risk managements needs. Behind the Veil demonstrates that they are committed to helping their exhibitors reach the next level in business by creating long term solutions and establishing solid relationships.

"We are extremely excited about the launch of this bridal expo as we know brides will finally get what they have been looking for" says Tolbert. "We encourage every bride to attend and experience what Behind The Veil is all about."

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda...

2008-08-04T17:13:00.008-04:00

After planning one of the most important days of our lives, some of us look back and think about all of the things we would have done differently.

For all of you brides who have already jumped the broom, post some of your "shoulda, coulda woulda's..." What would you have done differently? Would you have hired a wedding planner, eloped, done a destination wedding? Let us know. We want to hear from you.