Crown Tote Bags

Can you believe we have just a few short weeks until nationals?! I can’t believe it’s almost here! One of the things that I used the most at nationals was my huge tote bag. It carried my autograph cards, shoes, snacks, makeup, and anything else I needed!

This year, I am customizing tote bags for my International Pageant family! All the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association!!

The tote bags are $35 with the International Pageants logo crown and $10 additional if you would like your title. The size is 18” x 14”.

To order yours:

1. Email us at: jurneesjourney@gmail.com

         We need the following info to process your order:
           a. Name
           b. Shipping address (to determine shipping cost)
           c. Phone #
           d. Color choice: (red or black)
           e. Details*:  Crown only? Title only? or both?
              (*Directors/staff may order their name or "State Director",
                    "International Pageants", "Your State International
                     Pageants" or other -  just ask us (2 lines only).

2. We will forward an invoice total to you via Paypal.
     Pay safely online via Paypal (payment is requested within
     3 days of invoice).

3.  Your order will ship in 3 - 4 weeks of payment received. 

      All orders must be received by June 24, 2012.

Can’t wait to see everyone wearing these gorgeous totes at nationals! See you soon!

Jurnee Carr

Momarazzi

My mother means the world to me. She’s my best friend and confidant. She travels with me everywhere and documents my travels. 

We call her mom, but she is better known as the Momarazzi! From the day I was a local titleholder, she has been my Public Relations person and personal photographer. Not to mention an awesome makeup artist and stylist as well as wardrobe critic!

Everyone says we look like twins!

She says, "How awesome is it that I get to travel around with Miss Teen International and be her personal photographer too?!?!"

As a way to say thank you and Happy Mother’s Day, I booked a surprise photo shoot for my mother with the famous Clay Spann at the Trunk Show in Dothan, Alabama! My mom is always the one doing my makeup and taking my photos, so I thought it was her turn to switch roles and be behind the camera!

Getting some tips from the expert!

She did such a fabulous job and we had a blast with Clay and Terri! I can’t wait to see the final photos!

Jurnee Carr

Mother's Day Weekend

I have a fabulous Mother.  She’s a high school art teacher who loves teaching and inspiring the creativity in each student who participates in her class.  She also continues to be one of the most kind, caring, considerate, trustworthy and motivational people in my life.

Cheryl (Corder) Risner when she competed in pageants.

As we head into Mother’s Day Weekend, I share with you a little piece of inspiration I received from my mother as I was preparing for the Mrs. International Pageant.   She reminded that just like in my younger years competing in pageants and dance competitions, I should treasure the friendships I develop in my journey.  She couldn’t have been more right.  She also said to be the same person on-stage as you are off-stage and don’t hold back from sharing your enthusiasm and passion for your platform.   Right again.  Thanks, Mom.

Happy Mother’s Day to you all.

Janet Bolin

Indian Wedding: The Sangeet

Ok dolls, we've got just a few weeks to go before the wedding of our friends Janine and Vikrum.  We were wondering about wedding traditions and figured who better to tell us about an Indian Wedding than someone who's been to many is now planning one herself.  Here's a post from our good friend, Tina Duggal, who was kind enough to give us the 411 on Indian weddings. As Tina is getting married this summer, she is definitely an expert on wedding planning. We hope to share images from her big day, but for now read on for Indian Wedding 101.



An Indian wedding can be (and usually is) a lavish, multi-day affair.  From the bright colors, to the singing and dancing, to the beautiful traditional outfits, it's definitely a must-attend for anyone who is obsessed with weddings. Hindu wedding traditions can span up to nine days, so each culture and even each family can modify it to suit their needs.  However, the main ceremonies include the sangeet, the shaadi, and the reception.  For the days prior to the first event (the sangeet), many smaller events occur in both the bride's and groom's homes, respectively.  There are various poojas that need to be done in order to provide the most auspicious environment for the family and the home.  The homes are adorned with lights and decorations (almost like Christmas has come early!), and there is usually lots of singing and dancing as well.  The wedding is an extremely joyous time, not only for the bride and groom involved, but for their respective families.  In Indian culture, it is said that you are marrying into your partner's family, and so the families meeting, getting along, and enjoying each other's company is very important.



The sangeet day is a formal event of singing and dancing.  Some people host this event within their homes, while others can rent out a banquet facility or the like.  Traditionally, this was one of the 'separate events' that occurred in both the bride's and groom's homes, but nowadays, it is a joint event hosted by both families.  It is basically a pre-wedding celebration where everyone gets together to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of the brides and groom.  It also used to be the day that the bride had henna (or 'mehndi' in Hindi) applied to her hands and feet.  The bridal henna is very intricate and beautiful, and can take 3-4 hours total to apply!  It has no religious significance, as it is also applied to brides in Pakistan and Afghanistan (where Islam is the predominant faith), but is a way to decorate and adorn the bride for her wedding day.

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Check back next week for our continuation and more on Indian Weddings!



XOXO,

Tina, Jen, & Saira